My drz 400s seems to have locked up on me. It won't start or even turn over. I can roll it in neutral but when in gear it is locked up solid. top end is fine [ already took it apart and its fine ] . Any ideas ? thanks.
drz 400 tranny trouble
Started by
sinktp
, Apr 27 2012 02:20 PM
3 replies to this topic
Posted 27 April 2012 - 02:49 PM
Sounds like your camchain could of possibly jumped a tooth. Or maybe the lower cam chain sprocket is damaged. Just guessing at this point because it could be almost anything in the lower end.
Posted 27 April 2012 - 06:53 PM
How far apart have you had it; plug out and valve cover off, or the entire head? I'd say pull the clutch side cover too as you'll have access to a lot of the things that could seize, including the valve/cam train. If you haven't gotten as far as getting the plug out, try that to make sure it isn't hydraulic locked.
Posted 28 April 2012 - 08:59 AM
Thanks for the replies. Taken the head down as i thought it was in the top end. Head, cylinder and piston are fine. Looks like im gonna have to dig into the bottom end now.








