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dr-digest           Saturday, April 15 2000           Volume 01 : Number 102



(dr) Another DR350 opinion
(dr) Bridgestone/Firestone Land Donation
Re: (dr) Gearing questions
Re: (dr) Pilot Screw for 99 DR350SEX
(dr) pumper carb or airbox next?
Re: (dr) pumper carb or airbox next?
Re: (dr) pumper carb or airbox next?
(dr) Questions about my DR350SE

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Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 17:09:57 +0300
From: mikko vimpari <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) Another DR350 opinion

Hi


People who call my DR350 to a moped( and there are many of them) inspired me
to write this next,
i don't want to insult anybody, this is just my modest opinion.

I have been thinking, what's the secret of the DR350.
I've had a few big street bikes and bigger enduros,but this little bike is
the one, i love the most.
My street biker friends are teasing me all the time: "when you are going to
change that sewing machine to a real bike"
and " you are gettin old, man". I reply to them "This is THE BIKE and ten
times more practical than your space shuttles"
I don't see it also as an ageing issue, i'm thirtyone years old,  i still
often moto on my two stroke YZ  and though
it has more motor and suspension than my 350, there's no question about it,
that DR is my absolute favourite.

I see my DR350 like a good friend: trusty and modest, who never lets you
down (hey! at least almost never)
And like i have written, i live in the northern, expensive country, it can't
get any cheaper
to ride a bike than my DR.
Like i said, i hope nobody gets angry  and comments are welcome.

Mikko, Finland
DR350SE-97








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Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 10:35:58 -0400
From: webify <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) Bridgestone/Firestone Land Donation

Dear Sirs,

I am at first impressed with your large land donation. I am always in
gratitude when land is added to state and national forest or parks. I am
however very distubed by the "conservation easement" placed on this
property. First off, it is inconsistent. You are going to allow
"low-impact activities such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and
hunting". Many of these activities are in direct conflict with
protecting "rare and endangered species". Canoeing and fishing WILL
impact the aquatic life of which I can only assume the "jewel darter" is
a member? The greatest intruder into any area are humans. How they get
there makes little difference except politically.

I am very upset, that a portion of this land was not set aside for OHV.
We are continually losing more and more land use in our sector. The few
areas now opened in our state are greatly overused, but at the same time
look very little different from the overused Appallacian Trail. In fact
many of the shelter areas along the AT are in terrible condition
environmentally only because of hiking yet caring humans.

OHV use is simply another means of enjoyment of the great outdoors and
in my opinion, environmental impact is minimal while love for the
outdoors is learned. I feel there is room for all on our public lands.

You have taken our monies in the form of sales of OHV tires, used some
of that money to afford the purchase of this land, and then told us to
Keep Out! I am left with only one option as a consumer. That option is
to not buy any Bridgestone or Firestone products for my dirt bike, my
street bikes, my personal vehicles nor for any of my company vehicles. I
feel this is the only fair response I can give you for the thanks you
gave me with regards to this land donation.

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


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Thursday April 13, 12:02 pm Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Bridgestone/Firestone Makes Sizable Land Donation to
State of Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2000--In
a move that will preserve thousands of acres of
unspoiled wilderness area for generations to come,
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (BFS) announced today the
donation of approximately 6,000 acres of land in White
and Van Buren counties to the state of Tennessee.

The gift marks the company's second major land
donation to the state, bringing the total area donated
by BFS to about 10,000 acres. The combined donation,
to be called the Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial
Wilderness, represents one of the largest land
donations in history to the state of Tennessee by a
private company.

Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. Chairman and CEO Masatoshi
Ono presented Gov. Don Sundquist with the deed to the
property at a news conference near the state Capitol.
It includes a conservation easement, to be held by The
Conservation Fund, a nationally recognized
conservation organization. The conservation easement
restricts development on the property to ensure that
its natural beauty and environmental integrity will be
preserved.

The 6,000-acre tract of land includes a sizable
portion of Scott's Gulf near Sparta. When combined
with the previous donation, today's gift opens
approximately 15 miles of the Caney Fork River and its
tributaries to public access.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), which
manages the adjacent 4,000-acre tract donated to the
state by BFS in 1998, will also manage the newly
donated property. While specific land use will be
determined by TWRA, the conservation easement permits
public use of the property for low-impact activities
such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and
hunting. Camping, cave exploration and horseback
riding will be permitted with restrictions.

``This property is truly magnificent, and we felt very
strongly about sharing this environmental treasure
with the people of Tennessee,'' Ono said. ``We took
the property off the market several years ago because
we did not feel a private buyer could ensure that the
natural beauty would be preserved. The Tennessee
Wildlife Resources Agency has done an excellent job
managing the first gift from Bridgestone/Firestone, so
we feel confident about entrusting them with the
management of a second and more substantial
donation.''

BFS and the state of Tennessee worked with The
Conservation Fund to develop a plan that ensures this
property, the previously donated tract and remaining
company holdings in the area will be managed in an
environmentally sound manner.

``It's not every day that the state of Tennessee
receives a gift of this nature, and we sincerely
appreciate Bridgestone/Firestone's generosity and
commitment to safeguarding the scenic beauty of our
great state,'' Sundquist said. ``The company has been
a major contributor to this state's economic
well-being since moving its headquarters to Nashville
in 1992. The donation today reinforces
Bridgestone/Firestone as a major contributor to
Tennessee's environmental stability as well.''

The Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness, a
part of Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, is home to a
variety of wildlife - including a number of rare and
endangered species. The peregrine falcon, gray bat,
barking tree frog and jewel darter are among the rare
species known to live in the area. Rare wildflowers
found on the property include the Cumberland
Rosemarry. The property is also a known habitat to
wild turkey, quail, deer, timber rattlesnake, beaver,
and large- and small-mouth bass.

``We salute Bridgestone/Firestone for celebrating its
century of business leadership by giving this
magnificent property to the American people,'' said
John Turner, president of The Conservation Fund. ``We
are proud to be their partner in creating this
spectacular outdoor legacy in the heart of Tennessee.
Current and future generations will be enriched by the
breathtaking wildness and quiet wonders of the Caney
Fork River gorge.''

The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company (acquired by
Bridgestone in 1988) purchased the property between
1970-72 for $1.2 million. Since then, Firestone, and
later, Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. have maintained the
combination of meadows, hardwood forests, pasture
land, white water, scenic bluffs, unexplored caves and
mountains as private, protected land.

To commemorate today's land donation, BFS commissioned
a full-color photo book entitled ``Scott's Gulf: The
Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness.'' The
book, which captures some of the colorful history of
Scott's Gulf, features works from former U.S. Sen.
Howard Baker, Jr., and renowned nature photographer
John Netherton. It will be available in Nashville-area
bookstores and at the Tennessee State Museum.

Today's gift is a part of Bridgestone/Firestone's
centennial celebration. The company is celebrating 100
years of Firestone innovation that began in 1900
through the company founded by Harvey S. Firestone.
Throughout the year 2000, ``Firestone: A Legend. A
Century. A Celebration.'' recognizes the Firestone
entrepreneurial spirit that built the brand admired
worldwide.

Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. is a subsidiary of
Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and
rubber company. Bridgestone/Firestone manufactures and
markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and house and
private brand tires. The company also produces
Firestone air springs, roofing materials, synthetic
rubber and industrial products.


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Contact:

     Bridgestone/Firestone Inc., Nashville
     Jill Miller, 615/872-1463
     or
     Dye Van Mol & Lawrence, Nashville
     Brian Courtney/Alisa Donato, 615/244-1818

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Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 17:44:59 +0200
From: [e-mail] (Rainer Knape)
Subject: Re: (dr) Gearing questions

For all those who want to know which sprockets they can use with their chain, I
have a usefull addition to the Gear Calc program.
It is a very simple DOS-program (35 KByte), that calculates how much the rear
axle will have to be moved when changing the sprockets or if a different chain
length is necessary.
I wrote this little program, because I did not want to buy new sprockets and
then realyze that the chain is to short.
Contact me if interested and I will mail it to you.

Rainer


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Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 17:57:30 +0200
From: [e-mail] (Rainer Knape)
Subject: Re: (dr) Pilot Screw for 99 DR350SEX

Patric,

you have to drill out a cap/plug to get acces to the pilot screw (at the bottom
of the carb).
Use a 3 mm drill to drill a hole in the plug and then remove the plug. Be
careful not to drill into the screw (max. 6 mm).
If necessary, I can send you the page of my (german) manual with a description
how to do it on the DR 650 SE's BST 40 carb.

Rainer
_____________________
[e-mail] schrieb:

> According to the DR350 service manual, "The pilot screw is pre-set at the
> factory... not ajustable".  I have a Vortex Airbox, 142.5 main, JX
> Spring/Needle, stock exhaust system.  The carb is a 14EP, which the service
> manual states, "PRE-SET DO NOT ADJUST"  I tried to adust the pilot screw,
> but, it won't budge.  I don't see an Air Screw on the carb either.  Does
> anyone have any suggestions?  Jessie!?
>
> Thanks,
> Patrick


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Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 09:32:09 -0700
From: "Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) pumper carb or airbox next?

Hi gang,

I'm new to the list today.  Yesterday I bought a '97 DR350SE which is 100%
stock, with only 1900 kms.  I have already phoned Thumper Racing and have
the jx needle & spring, and Unifilter on the way.  This seems to be the
no-brainer first modification.

I don't want to go crazy with expenditures yet, but what is the next step
for improving driveability, response, etc?  The Vortex air box, or pumper
carb?  I plan on keeping the stock muffler for stealth reasons.

Thanks in advance for your input,

Chris Beauchemin


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Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 12:02:31 -0700 (PDT)
From: john miller <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) pumper carb or airbox next?

Chris these two things are close in price to one
another.I would recommend going for the airbox it will
give you more from a performance/response standpoint
than the pumper carb will.In my opinion the Vortex is
the best bang for the buck on our DR's and it will
only further the gains on future mods you do.

- --- Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin
<[e-mail]> wrote:
> Hi gang,
> what is the next step
> for improving driveability, response, etc?  The
> Vortex air box, or pumper
> carb?  I plan on keeping the stock muffler for
> stealth reasons.
>
> Thanks in advance for your input,
>
> Chris Beauchemin


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Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 12:44:19 -0700
From: Wayne Marsula' <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) pumper carb or airbox next?

john miller wrote:
>
> Chris these two things are close in price to one
> another.I would recommend going for the airbox it will
> give you more from a performance/response standpoint
> than the pumper carb will.In my opinion the Vortex is
> the best bang for the buck on our DR's and it will
> only further the gains on future mods you do.
>
> --- Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin
> <[e-mail]> wrote:
> > Hi gang,
> > what is the next step
> > for improving driveability, response, etc?  The
> > Vortex air box, or pumper
> > carb?  I plan on keeping the stock muffler for
> > stealth reasons.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for your input,
> >
> > Chris Beauchemin
>

Chris,
    Before you make it go faster, make it handle better. The Kouba Links
area  must, and possibly some fork work. No sense having more power than
the bike can handle.
Wayne
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Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 16:56:44 -0400
From: "Gary Douglas" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) Questions about my DR350SE

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 Just got back from a 100 mile backroad / dirtroad blast here in =
Northern Vermont on my new (to me) '99 DR350ES. Oh baby! I've got a =
couple questions, though:
Question #1: A noise this bike makes under acceleration concerns me. It =
has 2200 miles, and had 1800 miles when I bought it.=20
I know it at least went in for it's 600 mile service (have receipt). =
Under load I hear an odd metallic sound. Not a typical rod knock sound, =
more like a harsh metallic vibration sound. Not there when cruising or =
lightly accelerating. It doesn't change pitch, either, it's either there =
or not, sometimes just louder. I can't find anything loose. Is something =
about to let loose inside, or maybe it's a sound that air cooled =
thumpers make (fin vibration?). Anyone have any clues from my limited =
description?? BTW the bike does not seem to burn any oil. I changed the =
oil and filter recently, but it made no difference in the sound.
Question #2: After a 100 mile ride my butt feels like I just spent my =
first day in prison. What's the best way to put a comfortable seat on =
this thing for road cruising and light off-road stuff? Along the same =
lines, what are the best grips? My hands are still buzzing!
  Thanks in advance,
     Gary Douglas
     So. Burlington, VT

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mile=20
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when=20
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either=20
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thumpers make=20
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