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dr-digest           Sunday, February 6 2000           Volume 01 : Number 026



(dr) DR350  Swingarm
Re: (dr) Mime-Version: 1.0
(dr) DR650 update...
(dr) List notes...
Re: (dr) DR650 update...
(dr) DR
(dr) dr 350 exhaust dilemma
Re: (dr) dr 350 exhaust dilemma
Re: (dr) dr 350 exhaust dilemma
Re: (dr) drz400e
Re: (dr) drz400e
Re: (dr) List notes...

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Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 10:47:31 -0000
From: "Andrew Spooner" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) DR350  Swingarm

I recently took my 93 DR350 to the my local Suzuki garage in the UK. They
have been poor to date, but in the last 6 months they employed a young
mechanic who has been racing DR's in the USA and seems to really know his
bikes. Like a lot of people on the list, I've taken great pleasure in trying
to perfect the original machine with many aftermarket parts and i've really
wanted somebody local to chat things over with and check my mods from time
to time. (problem this time round was a dirty carb and I could kick myself
for not checking it) best thing to come out of it is I've know got someone
local to discuss problems etc with.

I have two reasons for the above comments

1) It's very hard to find somebody near where I live who offers a great deal
of experience and creative ideas. Apart from Taylor Racing in Chippenham,
who are a long way from where I live, I find it very hard to get help in the
UK. If anyone else lives near south west London and wants details of the
garage then please mail me and i'll send you the details.

2) The mechanic in question told me the bikes Swingarm is short and is fine
for road work (for the time being it's used as my winter bike to work,
therefore perfect), if I go offroad he suggest a longer swingarm and
different gearing. Gearing is fully understood and not a problem, know this
may show my inexperience, but what options do I have with the Swingarm?
who's known for producing the best equipment, and what setups do you guys on
the list have. Is it really an issue or will I be just spending money for
nothing? I only ever intended the bike to do recreational off road riding.

Thanks for any advice,
Andrew Spooner

93 DR350
98 CBR900RRW (until someone stole it last weekend - but I live in hope)
60's Triumph TigerCub + AJS




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Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 23:40:45 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) Mime-Version: 1.0

> Is your Corbin on your DR650 as wide and as comfortable as the corbin on
> your KLR.


Hi Joe, the back is in 200 pieces at the moment...but it should start coming back
together soon. The Corbin is every bit as wide and I think it is going to work great.
I'll let you know.

Kurt


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Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 07:51:43 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) DR650 update...

Just a couple of notes.

In working through my suspension rework, I contacted Elden Carl who is the number one
KLR knowledge base and a technical writer for Dual Sport News. He had some good
things to say about the DR650 and finally came out and send it would be his bike of
choice if the cockpit accomodated a larger rider. He is 6' 1". I'm 5' 91/2"...

I'm marveling how this bike is put together. Take the front countershaft sprocket for
example. On my KLR I had to use a three foot cheater bar (an air wrench would've been
more elegant) and a 27 mm socket to loosen the countershaft nut to change sprockets.
On the DR it is a very simple and clever design.

Remove three bolts (10mm head) now take the lock plate and rotate it just a few
degrees clockwise and remove it. Now take off the sprocket. What you now see is only
the shaft coming out of the engine. In other words, the shaft has a slot in it for
the lock plate to rotate and then the sprocket becomes the "back plate" for its own
attachment. I'm certain that is clear as mud but it is very clever and a delight. I
can now carry a 14T sprocket with me while running a 16T front and be able to change
the gearing on arrival in less than a 1/2 hour with the eccentric chain adjusters....

I took delivery of the Trapp IDS 2 can and mid-pipe. The construction seems improved
since my list IDS 1. The Trapp label is now riveted instead of a label that everyone
found peeled off leaving a mess behind. It looks like I'll save 5-7 lbs over the OEM.
I'm very tempted to try the Two Brothers setup...if I can talk them into doing an
evaluation for Dual Sport News I'm all set (g)...

Kurt



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Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 08:02:34 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) List notes...

The dr list has grown steadily in the past year and is now standing at 225. I
continue to expect it to grow. In the past weeks we've expanded from the original
dr350 list to all DR's. I think it is working fine and advise all listers to put a
bike identifier in all caps in the subject line so filters can be used. So:
"DR650" "DR350" "DR200" . The recent thread on synthetics is an example of
"crossover" info that is helpful to everyone.

As some of you know, I'm the editor of Dual Sport News. I took it over in partnership
with Ron LaMantia of Redondo Beach, CA a few months ago after Gino Pokluda decided to
take a breather. Ron and I are working hard to expand the subscription base by
ensuring that it is an "all-brands" publication and attempting to improve its format.

In the "real" world I work in the not-for-profit arena developing relationships with
volunteers. It is natural for me to start something and then hand it off and let
others gain the thrill of ownership and leadership. So, with this long message I'm
very pleased to announce that Mike Brock, dual sport and Suzuki DR enthusiast has
volunteered to take over as moderator of the DR list.

Mike and I have corresponded on a variety of other lists and he recently started a
Suzuki dual sport list at another location. I asked him if he would like to combine
efforts and he said yes so he's bringing his subscribers over and taking over the
helm so I can get back to work editing DSN.

I'll continue to be an active participant on the list but Mike will be the new
guiding force. I'll let him introduce himself.

Thanks for your help in getting the DR list off to a good start and please give Mike
the same courtesy and cooperation you gave to me...

Kurt Simpson
Editor
Dual Sport News
www.dualsport.org


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Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 08:04:44 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) DR650 update...

> Remove three bolts (10mm head) now take the lock plate and rotate it just a >few
degrees clockwise and remove it. Now take off the sprocket. What you >now see is only

oops should've been counterclockwise...

Kurt


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Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2000 08:08:18 -0800
From: Wayne Marsula' <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) DR

Kurt,

> Mike and I have corresponded on a variety of other lists and he recently started a
> Suzuki dual sport list at another location. I asked him if he would like to combine
> efforts and he said yes so he's bringing his subscribers over and taking over the
> helm so I can get back to work editing DSN.
>
    Thanks for all your hard work on the DR List. I hope that everyone on
the list will (continue) to support your other endeavor, Dual Sport
News. It is an important publication to our sport, and very informative.
Best of luck to you in that pursuit, and welcome aboard to Mike Brock.
Wayne Marsula'
Escondido, CA

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Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 12:04:46 -0500
From: "jnugent" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) dr 350 exhaust dilemma

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Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 10:37:06 -0800
From: "Fred Hink" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) dr 350 exhaust dilemma

This is news to me.  I know FMF is making the Megamax 2 but I think the
regular Megamax is still available.  Check with me tomorrow and I will see
if I can find you one.

I have sold a bunch of the ST IDS 2 for the KLR650 and XR650L.  They are a
decent pipe for the money.  There are many different pipes for your bike out
there on the aftermarket.  Depending on what you want out of your pipe will
determine which pipe is right for you.

Fred Hink
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Arrowhead Motorsports
www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
435-259-7356  fax [phone]
Moab, Utah
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From: "jnugent" <[e-mail]>
To: "d r" <[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2000 9:04 AM
Subject: (dr) dr 350 exhaust dilemma


Hello,
I have come to find out that the fmf mega max has been discontinued. I have
tried all
the mail order places but no one has any left in stock. Does anyone know
were I
could find one? Or does anyone know of a suitable replacement? I was
thinking
about the supertrapp IDS 2,anyone have any experience with this pipe? I have
a 97 350 se and am going to modify the stock box and install a carb kit from
Thumper. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

                                    Thanks, Jim Nugent




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Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 10:52:48 -0800
From: "Fred Hink" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) dr 350 exhaust dilemma

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From: "jnugent" <[e-mail]>
To: "d r" <[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2000 9:04 AM
Subject: (dr) dr 350 exhaust dilemma


>Hello,
>I have come to find out that the fmf mega max has been discontinued.

I just got a new Tucker Rocky catalog and they list the Megamax2 for only
certain bikes and the DR is not one of them.  They do list a new header pipe
that is suppose to increase HP and lower sound, called the "Powerbomb".  FMF
is making a Powercore IV and Powercore IV 2, to replace the Megamax.  It
looks pretty trick. and I am sure FMF knows their business and has improved
their exhaust systems.

Fred


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Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 01:37:28 -0500
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr) drz400e

On Sat, 5 Feb 2000 22:12:19 -0500 Steven McGarry
<[e-mail]> writes:
>
>
>
>
>i was reading a mag here in the uk about the drz 400e  and they put it
>ona
>dyno run and it only puts out 31.2hp at the rear wheel.
>a long way off suzuki`s claimed 47.

Manufacturers measure horsepower at the crankshaft.  It a much higher
rating without the load of the clutch, transmission, chain and sprokets.
When comparing different bikes, make sure you're comparing apples to
apples.

Al Roof
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Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 19:23:09 -0500
From: Steven McGarry <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) drz400e

even from crank to rear wheel you would not lose 15bhp, would you ?

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Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 21:34:49 -0700
From: "Tom Warr" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) List notes...

Mighty strong work, Kurt.  Thanks for both this list, and for Dual Sport
News, the only publication devoted to dual sport motorcycling that I know
of.  TW



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