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Originally Posted by mollydog
I'm not sure if the DRZ400S model uses magnesium side engine cases like the DRZ400E does. :confused1: These Mag cases are super soft. My shift lever punched into mine ... minor crack ... but leaking vital fluid out. Temporary solution? Chewing gum!! Worked perfectly, was on there for a week!
Finally got round to pulling the cover off and using JB weld on the inside.
Job done. Permanent fix.
So little ever breaks on the DRZ's (unless you crash hard) I'm amazed any repairs ever needs doing. Over loaded luggage racks will crack on any over land bike used off road. No surprise.
I carry two types of wire in my "misc." kit. 10 gauge plastic covered and thin safety wire. Used it only once ... saved the day. 
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Yes i agree nothing really breaks (the above is just what i added to the bike) only other issues was rear rack bolts which where very brittle (stainless but not 316 grade) and snapped often due to cyclic stress
However i snapped mirrors and indicators often so now i just consider them as consumables but i lost a metal reinforced hand guard after one large fall off but got my moneys worth out of it.
The engine cases for both the E/S/SM are the same and crack easy when dropped, the engines are the same for all the bikes apart from the E being slightly more powerful by 4hp due to a few slight changes (cams,thin base gasket,pipe,ecu ect ect) including the FCR carb.
Pretty bomb proof bike shame oil changes are low miles, i was doing my changes at 3000 miles but now will do it a 2000 miles due to loss of oil towards the end of my trip and false oil level readings
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