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dr-digest           Tuesday, March 14 2000           Volume 01 : Number 068



Re: (dr) New Muffler! - What jets?
RE: (dr) Bearings
(dr) New to the list and the DR
Re: (dr) New to the list and the DR
Re: (dr) New to the list and the DR

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Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 10:40:20 -0800
From: "Bob Ralston" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) New Muffler! - What jets?

Chris,

I have a 93 DR350S with the exact same pipe.  I am running a 37.5 pilot, 140
main, Scotts t-Handle @ 2 1/2 turns out and the JX Spring/Needle @ 4th
position and a UNI air filter.  It seems to run clean in the high So Cal
Desert (2,500 - 4,500 feet).  Hope this helps.

Bob Ralston

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From: "Christopher Bruno" <[e-mail]>
To: "DR350" <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2000 8:43 AM
Subject: (dr) New Muffler! - What jets?


> Hello everybody,
>
> Well after a winter of going gangbuster on my three major projects (house,
> dirtbike, and racebike) my 1990 DR350s is almost done.
>
> Over the winter I bored out the cylinder (only .020" over for now),
> rebuilt the shock, raceteched the forks, made myself some longer links,
> had the swingarm welded, put in new brake pads, replaced the rear wheel
> bearings, replaced my very dented headpipe, and welded nuts onto the frame
> to use the OEM plastic tank I picked up at the salvage yard.
>
> Well, yesterday I got a new muffler - the FMF powercore IV SA.  I got this
> over the megamax because many people have complained that the Megamax
burned
> the rear fender - that and I really like the look of the powercore.
> I probably wouldn't have replaced it at all if it weren't for the fact
that
> the OEM muffler that was on there was pretty rusted and had a hole worn
> through it.
>
> In any case, this thing is LOUD.  So loud for me, in fact, that I
considered
> returning it.  But I think that considering where I ride and who I ride
with,
> the volume probably will not be a problem.
>
> What I was hoping to find out from whomever is using the same
configuration
> (stock airbox - Powercore IV), is what jets are you using.  I am more
interested
> in those with the pumper carbs since I have one sitting on my workbench
> waiting to get put in but setting up the CV carb to work would be good
too.
>
> Thanks for any input!
> -Chris Bruno
> 1990 DR350s
> 1988 EX500 Racebike
> 1995 VFR
> 1975 DT175
>
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Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 22:48:53 +0100
From: "Pablo" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) Bearings

Thanks to all to respond me. Today I have gone to the shop to try to repa=
ir
this. I have proven another new front axis, thinking that that was the
cause... BUT it CONTINUES being SLACK. They have explained to me that som=
e
laxity is normal, and I begin to believe it, because all the components o=
f
the front wheel are in perfect state (bearings and the axis, since the ne=
w
one, produces the same effect).
Me never before had noticed, and it is possible that since I bought the
bike, already has that looseness
In march anything, the bike is not noticed  it goes perfect, alone it is
noticed with the moto in stopped and moving strong the wheel toward the
sides, and it is when one notices that small laxity.

Conclusion: that I don't worry that some looseness can be normal, and mor=
e
keeping in mind that all the components are well (new bearings, and new
axis...)... another explanation doesn't find it.

They also explained to me that the axis should never be spent (lost
diameter), because the axis doesn't rotate, if not that they make it the
bearings that is to say, the axis doesn't suffer the waste of the frictio=
n.

Thank you and bye. (and sorry for my english)

_______________________________________________

                           SUZUKI DR350SE
                     "Ride the winds of change"

The Suzuki DR350SE web: www.ctv.es/USERS/pasamo
- -----Mensaje original-----
De: Copsey, Stephen J (Steve) <[e-mail]>
Para: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Fecha: martes 14 de marzo de 2000 17:53
Asunto: RE: (dr) Bearings


A difficult one to diagnose remotely. The axle should be a reasonably goo=
d
fit in the bearing - any wear on the axle caused by a seized bearing will
show quite clearly.

I'm assuming you are tightening the axle fully before doing up the four
clamp bolts ? Sorry to state the obvious but I had a bike come back from =
a
workshop with the clamp tight, but the axle completely loose !

When the axle is done up tight, the two inner parts of the bearings and t=
he
bearing spacer become a solid mass, so a small amount of difference betwe=
en
the axle and bearing can be tolerated. If the axle is excessively worn, n=
ew
bearings will remove the play, but constant pounding off-road will loosen
things as the bearings rub their sides on the axle end and fork end. You
need to check the spacer is not worn (too short) or too long as this can =
put
excessive load on the bearings and wear them out very quickly.

By the way, 15K miles off-road in one year is some serious usage - I woul=
d
be interested to share stories about how things are wearing. Mines done 1=
0k
in two years but the wet conditions I ride in are very tough on a bike.

> ----------
> From: Pablo[SMTP:[e-mail]]
> Reply To: Pablo
> Sent: 14 March 2000 11:25
> To: [e-mail]
> Subject: (dr) Bearings
>
> Hello to all. I continue having a problem in my DR that I was not able =
to
> solve.
> The front wheel has lateral looseness. I changed 2 times the bearings, =
but
> they were well, and the wheel continues having looseness. I have
> disassembled the wheel and I have noticed that the axis that crosses th=
e
> wheel, doesn't fit perfectly in the bearings (it is as if the diameter =
of
> the axis decreases some tenth of millimeter), so that the looseness is =
due
> to that to that the axis moves inside the bearings.
> could it be that the axis has worn out and have something of diameter
> lost?
> I believe that this it is the most possible answer, but I thank any oth=
er
> suggestion, always considering that the bearings is in perfect state, a=
nd
> that the problem is in the front wheel (not in the suspension). My DR h=
as
> 1
> year and 22.000 km (15000 milles), most in off-road.
> Greetings
>
> PD: Sorry for the translation, it is made with a translator program. I
> sometimes believe that it is better my English (it=B4s very poor) that =
that
> of
> these translators programs (it=B4s very poor too)
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
>                            SUZUKI DR350SE
>                      "Ride the winds of change"
>
> The Suzuki DR350SE web: www.ctv.es/USERS/pasamo
>
>
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Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 21:57:05 -0500
From: webify <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) New to the list and the DR

Wanted to say hi and start with a few questions. I am a born-again dirt
bike rider, having ridden 25 years ago... ohh that was harder to say
than to take a fall. Anyway, huge amounts of change are evident with my
latest purchase. I'm impressed with what feels fine to sit down and
cross whereas you didn't dare do that back in the old days. Progress is
a good thing.

I am interested in knocking a little speed off the bike. The local bike
shop said the largest that was available was a 53t or so rear sprocket
for the bike. Is this really so? We could get about whatever we wanted
for any bike street or trail back in the olden days... hope this isn't
true.

I have a bike that has the lost toolkit cover. I'm betting this is a
common thing. I bet this is talked about on this list far too often..
but... what do I do about that? The dealer says it ain't on the fiche.

What happens if I run my "Not for highway use" knobbies on the street?

Thanks to all.

- --
John Hinton - Goshen, VA.
COG #3632
86 Kawasaki Concours
91 Suzuki DR250S "The Doctor"
89 Honda PC-800 Hers
86 Suzuki Savage 650 Hers
http://www.ew3d.com
http://www.mcrides.com/concours

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Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 21:05:01 -0700
From: njkouba <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) New to the list and the DR

John,

Sprocket Specialities will build just about any sprocket you want, and do
not charge any extra unless you want it anodized, etc. You can also go
smaller on the counter shaft sprocket to slow it down. 12 tooth being the
smallest I can find.  Figure about one tooth smaller on the front equals
approx. 3 teeth larger on the rear.  I'll bet the tool box lid comes with a
tool box from the dealer.  Maybe there is a used one out there somewhere.
If you want to slow it down from the 13/49 stock sprocket combination, you
should not have a problem with using the knobbies on the street unless the
local gustopo has problems with that. They may be a little slick if you lay
it over, but usually they will work fine, but do not wear very well.

Norm
Suzuki DR Suspensions
DR.  DR
http://www.geocities.com.com/motorcity/2299

webify wrote:

> Wanted to say hi and start with a few questions. I am a born-again dirt
> bike rider, having ridden 25 years ago... ohh that was harder to say
> than to take a fall. Anyway, huge amounts of change are evident with my
> latest purchase. I'm impressed with what feels fine to sit down and
> cross whereas you didn't dare do that back in the old days. Progress is
> a good thing.
>
> I am interested in knocking a little speed off the bike. The local bike
> shop said the largest that was available was a 53t or so rear sprocket
> for the bike. Is this really so? We could get about whatever we wanted
> for any bike street or trail back in the olden days... hope this isn't
> true.
>
> I have a bike that has the lost toolkit cover. I'm betting this is a
> common thing. I bet this is talked about on this list far too often..
> but... what do I do about that? The dealer says it ain't on the fiche.
>
> What happens if I run my "Not for highway use" knobbies on the street?
>
> Thanks to all.
>
> --
> John Hinton - Goshen, VA.
> COG #3632
> 86 Kawasaki Concours
> 91 Suzuki DR250S "The Doctor"
> 89 Honda PC-800 Hers
> 86 Suzuki Savage 650 Hers
> http://www.ew3d.com
> http://www.mcrides.com/concours
>





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Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 21:45:09 -0700
From: njkouba <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) New to the list and the DR

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njkouba wrote:

> John,
>
> Sprocket Specialities will build just about any sprocket you want, and do
> not charge any extra unless you want it anodized, etc. You can also go
> smaller on the counter shaft sprocket to slow it down. 12 tooth being the
> smallest I can find.  Figure about one tooth smaller on the front equals
> approx. 3 teeth larger on the rear.  I'll bet the tool box lid comes with a
> tool box from the dealer.  Maybe there is a used one out there somewhere.
> If you want to slow it down from the 13/49 stock sprocket combination, you
> should not have a problem with using the knobbies on the street unless the
> local gustopo has problems with that. They may be a little slick if you lay
> it over, but usually they will work fine, but do not wear very well.
>
> Norm
> Suzuki DR Suspensions
> DR.  DR
> http://www.geocities.com./motorcity/2299
>
> webify wrote:
>
> > Wanted to say hi and start with a few questions. I am a born-again dirt
> > bike rider, having ridden 25 years ago... ohh that was harder to say
> > than to take a fall. Anyway, huge amounts of change are evident with my
> > latest purchase. I'm impressed with what feels fine to sit down and
> > cross whereas you didn't dare do that back in the old days. Progress is
> > a good thing.
> >
> > I am interested in knocking a little speed off the bike. The local bike
> > shop said the largest that was available was a 53t or so rear sprocket
> > for the bike. Is this really so? We could get about whatever we wanted
> > for any bike street or trail back in the olden days... hope this isn't
> > true.
> >
> > I have a bike that has the lost toolkit cover. I'm betting this is a
> > common thing. I bet this is talked about on this list far too often..
> > but... what do I do about that? The dealer says it ain't on the fiche.
> >
> > What happens if I run my "Not for highway use" knobbies on the street?
> >
> > Thanks to all.
> >
> > --
> > John Hinton - Goshen, VA.
> > COG #3632
> > 86 Kawasaki Concours
> > 91 Suzuki DR250S "The Doctor"
> > 89 Honda PC-800 Hers
> > 86 Suzuki Savage 650 Hers
> > http://www.ew3d.com
> > http://www.mcrides.com/concours
> >
>
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<p>njkouba wrote:
<blockquote TYPE=CITE>John,
<p>Sprocket Specialities will build just about any sprocket you want, and
do
<br>not charge any extra unless you want it anodized, etc. You can also
go
<br>smaller on the counter shaft sprocket to slow it down. 12 tooth being
the
<br>smallest I can find.  Figure about one tooth smaller on the front
equals
<br>approx. 3 teeth larger on the rear.  I'll bet the tool box lid
comes with a
<br>tool box from the dealer.  Maybe there is a used one out there
somewhere.
<br>If you want to slow it down from the 13/49 stock sprocket combination,
you
<br>should not have a problem with using the knobbies on the street unless
the
<br>local gustopo has problems with that. They may be a little slick if
you lay
<br>it over, but usually they will work fine, but do not wear very well.
<p>Norm
<br>Suzuki DR Suspensions
<br>DR.  DR
<br><a href="http://www.geocities.com.com/motorcity/2299">http://www.geocities.com./motorcity/2299</a>
<p>webify wrote:
<p>> Wanted to say hi and start with a few questions. I am a born-again
dirt
<br>> bike rider, having ridden 25 years ago... ohh that was harder to
say
<br>> than to take a fall. Anyway, huge amounts of change are evident with
my
<br>> latest purchase. I'm impressed with what feels fine to sit down and
<br>> cross whereas you didn't dare do that back in the old days. Progress
is
<br>> a good thing.
<br>>
<br>> I am interested in knocking a little speed off the bike. The local
bike
<br>> shop said the largest that was available was a 53t or so rear sprocket
<br>> for the bike. Is this really so? We could get about whatever we wanted
<br>> for any bike street or trail back in the olden days... hope this
isn't
<br>> true.
<br>>
<br>> I have a bike that has the lost toolkit cover. I'm betting this is
a
<br>> common thing. I bet this is talked about on this list far too often..
<br>> but... what do I do about that? The dealer says it ain't on the fiche.
<br>>
<br>> What happens if I run my "Not for highway use" knobbies on the street?
<br>>
<br>> Thanks to all.
<br>>
<br>> --
<br>> John Hinton - Goshen, VA.
<br>> COG #3632
<br>> 86 Kawasaki Concours
<br>> 91 Suzuki DR250S "The Doctor"
<br>> 89 Honda PC-800 Hers
<br>> 86 Suzuki Savage 650 Hers
<br>> <a href="http://www.ew3d.com">http://www.ew3d.com</a>
<br>> <a href="http://www.mcrides.com/concours">http://www.mcrides.com/concours</a>
<br>>
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