Suzuki drz 400E Service Manual

DR-Z400/EK2 (’02-MODEL) 11-25
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Riding the motorcycle with abnormal gas pressure can
damage the rear shock absorber unit. Low gas pressure
can result in oil leakage. Abnormal gas pressure cannot
provide normal performance of the rear shock absorber.
Be sure to fill the rear shock absorber unit to the speci-
fied pressure.
REASSEMBLY AND REMOUNTING
Reassemble and remount the rear shock absorber in the reverse
order of removal and disassembly. Pay special attention to the
following points:
• Install the spring, spring seat, and circlip.
• Turn the adjuster 1 to obtain the spring length A of
258.0 mm (10.16 in).
• Tighten the lock ring 2 to the specified torque.
Rear shock absorber lock ring:
90 N·m (9.0 kgf
.
m, 65.0 lb-ft)
SPRING SETTING TABLE
Spring preset length
Standard Softest Stiffest
258.0 mm 259.5 mm 247.5 mm
(10.16 in) (10.22 in) (9.74 in)
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Do not set the spring less than 247.5 mm (9.74 in).
• Tighten the rear shock absorber upper and lower mounting
nut to the specified torque.
Rear shock absorber upper and lower mounting nut:
55 N·m (5.5 kgf
.
m, 40.0 lb-ft)

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.)