Suzuki drz 400E Service Manual

CHASSIS 6-17
When remounting the front fork, align the groove 1 of the
inner tube with the upper surface 2 of the steering stem up-
per bracket.
NOTE:
Make sure that the air valve
A is at the front position when in-
stalling the front fork.
Tighten the front fork lower clamp bolts 1, front fork cap bolt 2,
and front fork upper clamp bolts 3 to the specified torque.
Front fork lower clamp bolt: 32 N·m (3.2 kgf-m, 23.0 lb-ft)
Front fork upper clamp bolt: 30 N·m (3.0 kgf-m, 21.5 lb-ft)
Front fork cap bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)
FRONT WHEEL ......................................................... 6-5
NOTE:
Before tightening the front axle nut and front axle pinch bolts,
move the front fork up and down four or five times.
SUSPENSION SETTING
After installing the front fork, adjust the rebound damping force
and compression damping force as follows.
Fully turn the damping force adjuster clockwise to the hard set-
ting position, and then turn it out to the standard setting position.
Standard setting position
Rebound damping force adjuster A:
15 clicks out
Compression damping force adjuster B:
12 clicks out
1
2
A
2
3
1
A
B

Suzuki drz 400E Specifications

General

Displacement	398 cc
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition (CDI)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	110/100-18
Engine Type	4-stroke, DOHC
Bore x Stroke	90.0 mm x 62.6 mm
Fuel System	Mikuni BSR36 carburetor
Front Brakes	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 L (2.6 US gallons)
Overall Width	825mm (32.5 inches)
Ground Clearance	315 mm (12.4 in)
Seat Height	935 mm (36.8 in.)
Curb Weight	138 kg (304 lbs)
Dry Weight	119 kg (262 lbs.)