DRZ 400s skid plate and case covers

[fox44]

Hi,

Im looking for a skid plate and a set of case savers for my 08 DRZ 400s. What are you guys using and how do you like them? I see thumper talk sells case savers but to get them shipped up here is quite a bit. Are there any local stores that stock them? It would be nice to be able to support the local dealers too.

Thanks,

Peter

 

[gonebiking]

got my skid plate @ gnarly, ricochet/utah, so far so good, i like the scorpion and hyde thou if i was going to update.unabiker rad guards too.
case savers from avicious, canadian at least.

 

[SouthPoint]

Hi,
I see thumper talk sells case savers but to get them shipped up here is quite a bit.

I have the Thumper Talk case savers and they have worked well. If you order from TT, be sure to get the manual cam chain tensioner if you haven't already. As well, you should do all of the loctite fixes that they recommend.

If you want to buy locally (and you should, if possible), then definitely try Gnarly Parts. Great store, great prices, great people. Not sure if they can get you the MCCT or not, but it is worth asking. TT might be the only source for that.

 

[gonebiking]

avicious sells the MCCT, but definitely check with gnarly first.

 

[04klr]

I believe that post 03 bikes have no need for the Mcct, or are I wrong?

 

[Shuswap]

I believe that post 03 bikes have no need for the Mcct, or are I wrong?

There is a theory out there that the post 2003 auto tensioners put too much pressure on the chain, leading to premature stretch

 

[leadsled]

I have the TT case savers and they have worked well. I bought the Moose Racing Skid Plate locally and it has been a huge savior. I definetely recommend the rad guards as well. I don't believe the MCCT is an issue with your year.

 

[gonebiking]

not according to my reading on TT. I installed one since it was easy, pretty cheap and removes any doubts.

 

[SouthPoint]

The automatic tensioners put too much tension on the cam chain for all years.

 

[snackdaddy]

Not the brand I have but made and designed locally.
http://scorpionracing.ca/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=105&Itemid=26


As I recall pre 03 cam chain tensioners would blow to bits and not apply correct tension.

Post 03 tensioners may have too much tension but they do not blow to bits.

Big picture I think you are safe with a post 03 cam chain tensioner. I never chainged mine and I sleep soundly at night.

 

[fox44]

Thanks for all the info guys. I think I will get the TT case savers and the scorpion skid plate for now. Next on the list is a set of rad guards and a MCCT.