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dr-digest          Wednesday, March 22 2000          Volume 01 : Number 077



Re: (dr) DRZ400S
Re: (dr) DRZ400S
(dr) Parting Out 89 RM250K
(dr) 350 rear brake pads etc.
(dr) More DRZ400S
(dr) Scratches in Plastic
(dr) Re: (klr650) Scratches in Plastic
Re: (dr) 93 DR350S Engine Missing
Re: (dr) 93 DR350S Engine Missing
(dr) Lubrication of throttle cable

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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 14:47:41 -0800
From: Jeff Corsaro <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) DRZ400S

Hi all,

I had the chance to test ride the DR400Z last week.  What you have to say is
almost exactly what my I though of it.
    The digital speedo/trip-odometer was neat, I love gizmos myself.  I
might look up the price of the unit, if it is reasonably priced (I doubt it,
but Suzuki parts prices are usually priced below Honda and Yamaha in most
cases).  I would like try to retrofit it on other bikes.
    The motor was the best part of the bike, ran very smooth and pulled like
a KTM LC4 620. The transmission was a little notchy on shifts, I think it
should free up once the shift drum and forks wear a little. The seat
definitely looked like a 125cc moto cross seat, good for looks/style and
stand-up off road riding, not good for a dual-sport bike.  I am sure the
after market seat manufactures will make a plush dual-sport seat, but I
guaranty it will look ugly on the narrow DRZ.  I was a little disappointed
with the weight. It definitely is heavier than my heavy-weight 260 lb
electric start Yamaha TTR250 trail bike and felt a little heavier than a
DR350SE, but than again it is a 400 and not a light weight air-cooled 250 or
moto-x bike.
    I talked to Baja Designs, they have a dual-sport kit in the works for
the dirt only models. The connector on the alternator is a proprietary
design that is only used by Suzuki, so they have to have it tooled.  I am
sure it will work good, because all the DRZs have high output three-phase
alternators.
    2.6 gallons sounds reasonable for a stock tank.  An after market tank
will have to grow fat to accommodate more fuel, because you have the
radiators tucked in front of it.
    Any ways if I had money to burn right now on a dirt bike now, I would
buy the DRZ over a Yamaha WR400, or a Honda XR400.

Jeff Corsaro in San Diego



> From: "Mark and Debi" <[e-mail]>
> Reply-To: "Mark and Debi" <[e-mail]>
> Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 14:23:28 -0600
> To: "DR Mailing List" <[e-mail]>
> Subject: (dr) DRZ400S
>
> I'm new to the list------is this a DR350 only site, or is DRZ400 posts
> OK??????
>
> If they are----here is my first ride impression. If not---well   ????
> Here it is anyway :-)
>
> I guess this is a premature post and evaluation as I really haven't been
> able to ride it much as I have been sick and it has rained everyday!!! I
> know it is my fault------new bike curse!!!
>
> So just about 50 miles of backroads is all I have done with it.
> 1.  It starts when cold very easily---I've had had some hard starting 350's
> in the past when it was cold. Of course my leg (thumb) was wore out  :-)
> This bike carburates perfectly--no hesitations or popping when you throttle
> off.
>
> 2. Very smooth powerful motor especially at higher revs.
>
> 3. Great mirrors--with no vibration in them period!!!!!
>
> 4. The digital trip meter and speedometer is "The Cats". (Old Barnery Fife
> quote). All the readouts are digital. Has several odometers including one
> that is a total odo and not resettable. The others are resettable forward
> and backward-----and you can also set one to countdown the miles as you
> ride.
>
> 5. Stock exhaust is somewhat louder than a DR350. I have read that a lighter
> muffler can't be bought and this one flows pretty good. So put a aftermarket
> exhaust on  and about all you are doing is irritating the heck out of the
> non-motorcycling public and possibly endangering your right to ride!!!!
>
> 6. Nice little rear fender toolbag-----rear rack available which comes with
> a plastic toolbox which mounts opposite the muffler. I've ordered
> that-----$130 retail.
>
> 7. No handguards at all-----I've ordered Acerbis rally guards with spoilers
> for it.
>
> 8. 291 pounds dry-------so it's a little porky!!!
>
> 9.  2.6 gal. gas tank including reserve-----could have been at least a 1/2
> gal. bigger!!!
>
> 10.  Clutch is slick----tranny is not----but it's new and I bet this will
> get much better.
>
> 11.  Seat------well, old 350 guys who loved their seat may hate this one.
> Looks like it came right off an RM. I'm Ok with it---but it is made for the
> offroad guy who moves around a lot and probably stands up a lot--which is
> the way I rode mostly. The wife gave it a great big thumbs down.
> If riding 2 up is your priority on this bike---I think you better
> forget it. I don't think Corbin could do anything with the thin amount of
> room there is. Her butt started hurting while she was putting her riding
> gear on!!!! After 16 miles she said "take me home"-----well it had started
> raining anyway. Was gonna put her on the Transalp but the rain kept coming
> down!!!
>
> 12.  I love this bike!!!!!!! Some guys will put knobbies on and ride her
> everywhere---which it is perfectly capable of doing. But if it is knarly and
> nasty and very wet and slick rocky----I will leave it at home and ride my
> TTR250 which I have made street legal. So the nasty's is not what I bought
> the bike for. Wish I could afford to have the offroad model also for the
> nasty's.
>
> If I think of anything else-----I'll put up another post!!!
>
> Mark Sampson
>
>
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 19:43:49 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr) DRZ400S

Awesome!  Wish I had one...  There were quite a few at the RideForKids
dualsport in San Bernadino Calif. this weekend...

Guy

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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 17:15:58 -0800
From: John-Boy Cadwell <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) Parting Out 89 RM250K

Parting out 1989 RM250K.  Let me know if you guys would like anything.
The tank, seat, rear fender, and carb are sold.  Thanks a bunch, John
Cadwell

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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 20:35:16 +0200
From: mikko vimpari <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) 350 rear brake pads etc.

Hi

I'd just like to say a few comments.Don't do like I did ,
using hard compound(sintered metal) rear brake pads.
I  used a one pair of  Ferodo sintered pads, and now
my DR's rear brake disc has almost worn out.
I prefer a low front fender on my DR. The cylinder gets
better cooling and the bike is more stable on the high
speed rides especially when it's windy. On the negative side
low fender makes my bike look more like super motard bike
than enduro.I assume in the muddy conditions it wouldn't
be practical.But I ride mainly gravel roads and dry forest
trails, there I have no problem even with branches.

Thanks for the patience
Mikko Vimpari,Finland
'97 350SE





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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:40:40 -0500
From: "Swamprider" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) More DRZ400S

Okay,

I saw a lot of DRZs at Daytona, and even one of my riding buddies went out
and bought one. They may be a great bike but...........Couldn't someone at
Suzuki styled it a little different? Heck, It looks like a 1989 RMX250!

Swampy


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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 15:35:40 -0000
From: "Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) Scratches in Plastic

Hi all,

has anyone found a good way of smoothing scratches in plastic fenders or
side panels? (without painting).

You can get rid of the scratch with fine sand paper, but that leaves a matt
finish that needs polishing somehow.

Any ideas would be appreciated !

Makes a change from tire questions doesn't it ?

Thanks,
Steve

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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 08:39:51 -0800
From: "Fred Hink" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) Re: (klr650) Scratches in Plastic

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)" <[e-mail]>
To: "'d r'" <[e-mail]>; "'KLX'"
<[e-mail]>; <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 7:35 AM
Subject: (klr650) Scratches in Plastic


> Hi all,
>
> has anyone found a good way of smoothing scratches in plastic fenders or
> side panels? (without painting).


Try a product called Plastic Renew.  It works great.

Fred


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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:44:03 -0800 (PST)
From: john miller <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) 93 DR350S Engine Missing

I think your problem is not the rev limiter but as
Jesse said your main jet is to big.Drop one jet size
and I think your problem will be gone.To big a main
jet and your motor will stutter up top and seem fine
down low.When you nail it look for any black smoke at
all coming out of the muffler a sure sign.

- --- Bob Ralston <[e-mail]> wrote:
> I did not know that this bike has a Rev limiter.
> Could be since it was
> really singing!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jan Bradley" <[e-mail]>
> To: <[e-mail]>; <[e-mail]>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2000 1:38 PM
> Subject: Re: (dr) 93 DR350S Engine Missing
>
>
> > Not trying to be funny or obvious, but could it be
> the rev limiter?
> >


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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 10:28:22 -0800
From: "Bob Ralston" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) 93 DR350S Engine Missing

John,

Thanks.  I checked last night and I do have a 137.5 main in the tool box. I
will try it this week-end and
see if it does the trick.

Bob
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "john miller" <[e-mail]>
To: <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 9:44 AM
Subject: Re: (dr) 93 DR350S Engine Missing


> I think your problem is not the rev limiter but as
> Jesse said your main jet is to big.Drop one jet size
> and I think your problem will be gone.To big a main
> jet and your motor will stutter up top and seem fine
> down low.When you nail it look for any black smoke at
> all coming out of the muffler a sure sign.
>



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Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 00:37:39 +0100
From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?J=FCrgen?= Seeger <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) Lubrication of throttle cable

Hi,

just to make it sure: a 96' DR 350 SE has not throttle cables with
teflon
(I hope, it's named teflon in English too), thus I can lubricate it
with oil - right?

J=FCrgen



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