Got myself a DR-Z400! It’s torquey motor, light weight, and Japanese reliability makes it the perfect fun bike! And what better way to enjoy a fun bike than to make some modifications to take it to the dirt!
The first step to making it dirt-friendly is to get a set of larger dirt wheels. The DRZ400 comes in 3 configurations – DRZ400SM, DRZ400S and DRZ400E. The S and E versions come with dirt-friendly 21″ front and 18″ rear wheels, while the SM version has 17″ wheels. So I bought myself a set of S / E 21″ & 18″ wheels for my SM.
With the new wheels here, now I’ll need new tires! I wanted a set of aggressive dirt tires that are still road-legal. And after some research, decided to go for a set of Dunlop D603’s.
Spent the weekend converting the Zee… Can’t wait to take her to the dirt!
Nice! Where u get that offroad wheels at bro?
I got them shipped in from China and installed them myself.
hi, which website you bought from & whats the cost like with shipping?
thanks!
Try searching on eBay, AliExpress and AliBaba.
Hi,
That was a great project that u have done!!!💪
May I know how much is the set of wheels from China? Any foreseeable problem with LTA inspection if done with the changed rims?
Thanks
Steve
I didn’t encounter any issues regarding the wheels at my last inspection.
Nice project. Just got myself a SM and also want to convert. Just want to check if you need to change the side-stand to cater for the taller wheels.
Yes I did replace the side stand with the 400S/E version. You will also need the replacement springs – the 400SM springs wont work on the 400S/E side stand.
Would you mind sharing where you got the side stand from? Been scouring Lazada, Aliexpress, Carousell with no avail.
I bought mine off eBay.