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dr-digest            Friday, April 28 2000            Volume 01 : Number 125



RE: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK !
RE: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK !
RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please
RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please
(dr) greetings and swingarm
(dr) rear links
RE: (dr) rear links
(dr) Lighting upgrade

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Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 11:09:56 +0100
From: "Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK !

Andy,

thanks for taking the time for this - it makes interesting reading.

I'm really impressed at how your bike has held up - that's a lot of =
miles
for a small air-cooled, and it sounds as though you don't mind using =
the
throttle.... My only comment relates to your possible fitting of a big =
bore
kit - would the bottom end (of the engine) cope after this sort of =
mileage ?

I don't tend to cruise much over 70 myself on the DR, any more for =
shorter
bursts only. Maybe I'm under-estimating the engine's strength judging =
from
your use. Off-road the strong mid-range is usually enough power for the =
rear
tire to cope with unless there's some loose gravely stuff to play =
in..... My
stock engine will hit 80 fairly easily off-road but conditions usually =
limit
top speeds to a more sensible 50-60.

I heard about the selector bolt problem somewhere else (TBM magazine?) =
- -
anyone know if it affects later models?

You're right - its a great bike and I have big grin on my face whenever =
I go
out on it. Even though my KLX will blow it away power wise the DR zips
through its gears in an enjoyable way and responds much better to silly
behaviour than a lumpy 650.

My current tire fave for the rear is a Cheng Shin C858 (from M&P) about =
=A331
- - wears almost as well as an MT21, much cheaper, pretty well as good
off-road (ie its no motorcross tire) and has a more rounded profile for
naughty road behaviour.

In a lot of ways the front is even more important off-road and I use a
fairly aggressive (but road legal) Bridgestone 661. If you want to do =
some
more serious off-road but keep reasonable road behaviour try the front =
MT21,
but they wont last any where near as long as your Gripsters!

Take it easy on that leg !

Steve

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> From:     [e-mail][SMTP:[e-mail]]
> Sent:     27 April 2000 14:03
> To:     [e-mail]; [e-mail]
> Subject:     RE: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK !
>=20
> Hi Steve,
>=20
> The vast majority of my DR's 40,000 miles have been on backroads and =
green
> lanes, with occasional forays onto motorways (very boring at 85mph) =
and
> mud,
> which is rather interesting on the Avon Gripsters I run!
>=20
> I've recently had to replace the clutch plates and springs, and the
> ignition
> switch died about the same time.  I've had the clutch cable snap =
twice,
> but
> this was caused by the lever at the engine end of the cable having a =
'v'
> shaped slot in it that was cutting into the cable.  I filed it square =
and
> the current on has lasted 20000 miles plus.  My rear tyres are iffy =
after
> 5000 miles but I run them to 6000 coz I'm mean and I'm not worried =
about
> grip on the rear centre tread.  Front tyres and pads last 10000 or =
so.
> I'm on my 3rd new set of sprockets so I guess they run about 10000 =
too.
> 'O'
> ring chains go about 6000 then I stick a cheapo on till the sprockets =
are
> knackered.  Noticeably more power at the back wheel with a cheap, =
non-'O'
> ring chain!  I've had the throttle cable snap once, but the only =
other
> time
> it's let me down was on a trip through the Brecon Beacons last year, =
where
> it managed to get stuck in 6th on the 1st day.  This buggered the =
trail
> riding but it did get me the 300 miles home again.  It turned out to =
be a
> little bolt on the end of the selector mechanism had come =
out....fixed it
> with only removing the clutch cover.  The only other problem I can
> remember
> having was when riding flat out in sub-zero temperatures.  If I rode =
at
> full
> throttle for more than 3 minutes, the beast didn't want to know =
anything
> under 5000rpm after that...you had to switch off and wait a few =
minutes,
> then it would be fine.  I eventually found  that the rubber diaphragm =
in
> the
> CV carb was freezing to the top of the carb, leaving the jet wide =
open.  A
> good clean followed by a THIN layer of grease on the upper surface =
has
> cured
> this.
>=20
> I've owned a lot of bikes in my 27 years of riding, and the DR is my
> favourite by a long way.  It has sufficient go to be fun but tops out =
at
> legalish speeds so I don't need any restraint (never one of my strong
> points!).  I had a quick blat on a mate's GSXR1100 a few months back, =
and
> rather rapidly saw 160mph in a 60 limit...not the way to keep your =
licence
> or your legs! I ride weekly with a crowd including Blades, TL1000s, =
ZXRs
> etc
> and usually spend quite a lot of time at each meeting point waiting =
for
> them.  Unless the route includes straight roads!  I've got Jesse's =
airbox,
> Acerbis tank so I don't have to find gas every hour, a low front =
mudguard
> so
> the bike goes where I point it on windy days, a White Bros oversize =
front
> disk and, wait for it, a q/d windscreen.  The latter makes 85mph =
cruising
> a
> LOT more comfortable, and comes off in 10 secs for offroad.  It gets =
fed
> 10/40 semi synthetic every 2000 miles or so, and probably drinks =
about
> 250mls between times.
>=20
> If you get anywhere near as much pleasure from yours as I've had =
you've
> made
> a good buy!  Have you found any tyres that grip wet grass, mud and =
tarmac?
>=20
> Cheers!
>=20
> Andy
>=20
> 96 DR350SES  Suffolk, England
>=20
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:    Copsey, Stephen J (Steve) [SMTP:[e-mail]]
> > Sent:    27 April 2000 11:06
> > To:    [e-mail]
> > Subject:    (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK !
> >=20
> > > Hi Andy,
> > >=20
> > > (actually its been wet as hell as I'm sure you know).
> > >=20
> > > I was interested to see your quoted mileage - I presume a =
reasonable
> > > proportion of that must be road use ? My 98SE has gone through =
its
> first
> > > 10K with no major probs apart from endless brake pads, tires, =
front
> > > sprockets, oil changes and a chain/rear spkt. Thats all trail =
riding
> in
> > > some very wet conditions so pretty tough on the poor thing.
> > >=20
> > > Anyway, my interest is how your machine has held up, ie have you =
had
> to
> > > replace/fix anything major? I shall more than likely keep mine =
for a
> few
> > > years yet so am always interested in other's experiences. My =
KLX650
> has
> > > done 26K miles (mainly trail use) and parts of it are already
> suffering
> > > badly though the previous owner wasn't very clever with a =
spanner.
> > >=20
> > > Hope yer leg heals quickly otherwise you'll miss the one week of
> > sunshine
> > > we might get later this year ....
> > >=20
> > > Cheers
> > >=20
> > > Steve
> > >=20
> >=20
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Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 11:25:26 +0100
From: "Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK !

Sorry - forgot to shorten the email.

Before someone ticks me off for bad email etiquette....

> ----------
> From:     Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)[SMTP:[e-mail]]
> Reply To:     Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)
> Sent:     28 April 2000 11:09
> To:     [e-mail]
> Subject:     RE: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK !
>
> Andy,
>
> thanks for taking the time for this - it makes interesting reading.
>
>

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Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 07:59:02 -0700
From: "Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please

Hi John, this is interesting I have not heard this aspect of the powerbomb
before only the quieting part, it does sound feasable though there has not
been much going on in the head pipe technology lately other than the ceramic
coating so this is quite refreshing Let me know how it works,  the JM
project will be finished today.

Regards,
Jesse Kientz
http://www.kientech.com/

- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]On
Behalf Of john miller
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 7:52 PM
To: [e-mail]; [e-mail];
[e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please


ohh boy this is the exact can of worms I just opened
the beginning of the week.I have spoken and e-mailed
with this exact question to FMF along with a freind of
mine on Tuesday.Three different techs and three
different answers.I'm going with the powerbomb it is
paid for and i'm waiting for it to be released.I was
told the chamber(bomb) in the pipe lets the exhuast
cool off and contract inside it and this creates a
draw(vacume)of sorts on the motor and improves flow.It
has to do with enhancing exhuast "scavenging" a term
that can be looked up i'm sure for a better
explaination than I can give.It was due to be released
today for the DR350 I e-mailed them for an update we
will see.I originally thought this pipe was designed
only for noise reduction(not a bad thing) but I was
wrong.I was assured the powerbomb will out perform the
hi-flo.I'll keep ya'll posted I plan on slapping on
the pumper carb(bored to 35mm) and the pipe in one
shot after this there is no more that can be done
without opening up the motor(this winter he-he-he)
Which would be better,
> High-Flo or PowerBomb??
> Jessie, your thoughts/recommendations?  thanks,
> Patrick


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Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 08:06:25 -0700
From: "Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please

Hi Chris, the older model has a larger area from the headpipe up to the can
area and the megamax II has a smaller configuration in that same area the
o'ring you are referring to is a silicone o'ring that is quite heat
resistant. Good luck, if you have any fitting problems at the header
interface we can handle that.

Regards,
Jesse Kientz
http://www.kientech.com/

- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]On
Behalf Of Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 6:31 PM
To: DR list
Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please


Hi guys, thanks for your input.  I get the impression that I better go get
the used one before I miss out!  One last question though - I've seen
reference to Megamax and Megamax II - are there two different versions?
This particular used Megamax that I'm considering has a rivetted FMF name
plate on the side of the can, which is not something I've seen on Megamaxes
pictured on the internet or in catalogs.  Is it an older one?

Oh yeah, it comes with the quiet core, but is missing the o-ring at the
headpipe end.  This must be some kind of special heat resistant o-ring - is
that right?  Should I just use some high-heat silicone?

Thanks again!

Chris


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Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 23:25:46 +0300
From: mikko vimpari <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) greetings and swingarm

Hi Andy and Jesse


Very nice to hear, that you are back in action!  My only big bike crash
has been from 60 mph a hit with reindeer. That poor Santa Claus animal
died at once and i survived. They are very incalculable animals, and here
are lots of them.Couple of times i have almost hit with a moose, better to
avoid those giants. I try to ride more slowly in the nature nowadays.

Jesse, i don't wanna rush you, you are a very busy inventor, but is
there any chance, that Rm swingarm fits to the Dr.

Thanks, Mikko





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Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 22:02:48 +0100
From: "Wesley Woolfall" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) rear links

I was reading an artical in the MCN, that the police were using DR350 to
chase off-road bikes. The article says that thaythat thay use a lower
gearing for better acceleration (a good idea), and that thay had the rear
end jacked up, from what I have hered from the list, I understand that
lowering the rear end is better for off-roading. My question is does anyone
make the Kouba links on the list.

Wez
DR350SP 94


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Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 16:17:24 -0700
From: "Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) rear links

Hi Wesley, Norm Kouba is on the list, and will probably be contacting you.
His address is on my website below my name

Regards,
Jesse Kientz
http://www.kientech.com/

- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]On
Behalf Of Wesley Woolfall
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2000 2:03 PM
To: dr
Subject: (dr) rear links


I was reading an artical in the MCN, that the police were using DR350 to
chase off-road bikes. The article says that thaythat thay use a lower
gearing for better acceleration (a good idea), and that thay had the rear
end jacked up, from what I have hered from the list, I understand that
lowering the rear end is better for off-roading. My question is does anyone
make the Kouba links on the list.

Wez
DR350SP 94


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Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 00:02:27 -0400
From: "Gary Douglas" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) Lighting upgrade

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headlight upgrade for a '99 DR350 for on-road purposes? Can anything =
worthwhile be done for under $100? Under $50? Went for my first night =
ride of any length tonight, and found the lighting to be pretty limited!
   Thanks,
     Gary

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