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dr-digest             Monday, May 15 2000             Volume 01 : Number 141



Re: (dr) articles on DRZ 400
Re: (dr) articles on DRZ 400
(dr) DR350 cannisters, gearing and pegs...
Re: (dr) Chain guard & Rear shock
(dr) Handlebar Weights on DR650
RE: (dr) Handlebar Weights on DR650
Re: (dr) 350s problems..
(dr) Lean?
Re: (dr) Handlebar Weights on DR650
RE: (dr) Lean?
(dr) (no subject)
Re: (dr) Handlebar Weights on DR650

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Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 10:27:20 -0000
From: "Mark Sampson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) articles on DRZ 400

> Yeah, but the S model is blue...everyone will think it's a Yamaha...as
soon
> as I win the lottery the E model with an aftermarket street legal kit is
> going into my garage ;)
>
> ...the yellow one...


    The S model comes in Yellow also----i got a blue one--my buddy has a
yellow one. The blue one is faster :)




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Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 11:48:10 -0400
From: "Richard Fantini" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) articles on DRZ 400

>From what I understand, you can even recalibrate odometer when you trash the
factory rubber... definitely a good idea.

- -Rich


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Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 6:21 AM
Subject: Re: (dr) articles on DRZ 400


>
> > The June issue of Dirt Bike has a good write up on the DRZ, DRZ E and E
> > models.  It was worth reading.  Kind of makes me think about selling my
DR
> > (both of them) and buying the S model.  The trick digital instrument
> package
> > would be a real asset on the events I attend.
> >
> > Doug
>
>
>         Yeah!!!  I got one Doug and it is awesome!!! The digital
instrument
> includes 3 odometers------2 of them are ressetable. And you can make one
of
> them count down (backwards) if you want, instead of forward!!!
>     Power---wow!!! No aftermarket stuff needed here!!!! The exhaust is
> almost as light as any aftermarket.
>     I've trimmed a little weight off of mine here and there----even took
off
> the electric cooling fan. The offroad model doesn't even have one, so I
> figured they put in on there in case some dimwit would leave the engine
> running while for 25 minutes while waiting for a train. So far-----no
> problem!!!!!
>
>     Mark Sampson
> [e-mail]
> 2000 Suzuki DRZ400S
> 1999 Yamaha TTR250 (to old to kick)
> 1997 BMW F650  (Little Red)
> 1989 Honda Transalp--the bike that almost
> does it all!!!!!!!
> All GPS equipped of course!!!
>
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Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 12:41:03 EDT
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Subject: (dr) DR350 cannisters, gearing and pegs...

Hello Jesse.....

Did I read right?.. you're running 13/52 gearing?.. won't that make 1st too
low and then run thru all the other gears too quick?

Should the hose coming from the bottom of the street DR CV carb that came
from the charcoal cannister system be plugged when disabling it?

Whatever happened to your custom rearset pegs for tall riders.. was there a
picture available?

Thanks..

Guy

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Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 10:18:54 -0700
From: Bryan Cowger <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) Chain guard & Rear shock

>
> That front chain guard thing around the sprocket just collects dirt and small
> rocks in behind there where I can't even wash it out with a hose. The last
> time that happened, I removed the guard. Now my rule is to never mount the
> bike with shoes that have laces. I also removed the other chain guards. It
> sure makes it easier to clean and lube the chain. And lastly, many bikes I
> see do not have chain guards.
>
> I ride in tight woods and have never had any of the sticks that poke me and
> my bike all the time, cause any problems with regards to the chain. Am I just
> lucky so far?

If you're lucky, then so am I.  I've done the same things, for the same
reasons -- removed everything but the piece of curved metal that mounts
underneath the front sprocket guard.

I only ride with boots, and I can't imagine how a part of a stiff
leather boot could possibly get caught in the front sprocket area, even
if I tried to stick it in there.

In my mind, the main danger of the chain is the master link opening up
and the chain whipping around to take my leg off.  I check that link
diligently, and replace it at least once a season.  (I know that a lot
of the DRs have a continuous chain, but a larger rear sprocket often
necessitates a new, longer chain.)

My $.02

Bryan
'96 DR441

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Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 12:49:39 CDT
From: "Andrew Strickler" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) Handlebar Weights on DR650

All--
I just bought a '99 DR650 and am curious about the weights on the ends of
the handlebars. What is their purpose, and what's the effect of taking them
off?

Thanks, Andrew
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Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 10:50:50 -0700
From: "Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) Handlebar Weights on DR650

Hi Andrew these are vibration dampening bar ends and help stop the rider
from getting numb hands on long trips, that is their purpose.

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

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Subject: (dr) Handlebar Weights on DR650


All--
I just bought a '99 DR650 and am curious about the weights on the ends of
the handlebars. What is their purpose, and what's the effect of taking them
off?

Thanks, Andrew
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Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 18:59:32 +0400
From: "Colin Parkes" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) 350s problems..

The turn signal thing sounds like either 1 bulb has blown, or 1/both are the
wrong wattage (should be 21watts).
The brake/tail lamp is a dual filament one (21w/5w), sounds like the 5w
filament has blown...
The trick about getting the bike into neutral is to do it while the bike is
still moving, doesn't have to be going fast...

good luck,

Col

- -----Original Message-----
From: Jim Beranger <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: 15 May 2000 07:17
Subject: (dr) 350s problems..


>I just recently got a 91 DR350S which didn't show any problems at first but
>just recently these problems popped up-
>
>first, the right turn signal stopped blinking.. it would turn on and remain
>on. the left signal works perfectly.
>second, it is my belief that the brake light should be on dimly at all
>times, and turn bright when the lever/pedal is pulled/pushed. well, the
>brake light isn't usually on and sometimes turns bright when the brakes are
>applied..
>finally, sometimes, just sometimes, the bike will shift into neutral
between
>first and second especially when shifting quickly.. i think that's my fault
>and not the bike's. btw, is it supposed to be tricky to get the bike into
>neutral while the engine's running or does the clutch need servicing?
>
>any help is appreciated.
>
>
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Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 11:08:19 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jonathan Moon <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) Lean?

Greetings listers.

My 92 DR350S is almost ready to roll, but I'm having a bit of a
problem.  After warming and riding for a while, the bike idles at like
5000 rpm when put into neutral.  Also, the rpms stay high when the
throttle is let off after revving, even in gear.  The throttle is not
sticking (checked that first).  The top of the airbox has been mostly
cut out (previous owner).

We think we may have diagnosed the problem, but we're not sure yet.
The pilot screw (not the pilot jet) on the outside of the carb should
have a little dinky o-ring at the top and that was missing along with
the washer that pushes against it.  Could this little part be causing
my difficulties or do you guys think something else is going on...
Thanks for yor advice.

Jon

ALSO!  Does anyone know how to get my own personal copy of the parts
fiche for my bike?  I'd like to have it blow up into a poster for my
apartment wall :)

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Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Georgia

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Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 11:14:01 -0700
From: Tom Myers <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) Handlebar Weights on DR650

>All--
>I just bought a '99 DR650 and am curious about the weights on the
>ends of the handlebars. What is their purpose, and what's the effect
>of taking them off?
>
>Thanks, Andrew

Those are vibration dampers.  Taking them off will be like combining
all four of your pistons into one.

Tom
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Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 12:19:26 -0700
From: "Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) Lean?

That is a suspect thing and should be corrected because it can be pulling
air from the area that the o'ring is supposed to be sealing off. If your
dealer does not have these items your local bearing supply house should have
the o'ring. I have them if you can't find it locally.

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

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Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 11:08 AM
To: dr list
Subject: (dr) Lean?


Greetings listers.

My 92 DR350S is almost ready to roll, but I'm having a bit of a
problem.  After warming and riding for a while, the bike idles at like
5000 rpm when put into neutral.  Also, the rpms stay high when the
throttle is let off after revving, even in gear.  The throttle is not
sticking (checked that first).  The top of the airbox has been mostly
cut out (previous owner).

We think we may have diagnosed the problem, but we're not sure yet.
The pilot screw (not the pilot jet) on the outside of the carb should
have a little dinky o-ring at the top and that was missing along with
the washer that pushes against it.  Could this little part be causing
my difficulties or do you guys think something else is going on...
Thanks for yor advice.

Jon

ALSO!  Does anyone know how to get my own personal copy of the parts
fiche for my bike?  I'd like to have it blow up into a poster for my
apartment wall :)

=====
Jonathan L. Moon
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Georgia

Voice (706)-542-1713
Fax   [phone]
email:  [e-mail]

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Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 17:05:00 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr) (no subject)

I have a question for you Jesse I have a 96 dr350se with a few mods the
problem is that when I rev my bike or on a decent down a hill when I have the
clutch pulled in the RPM's take a while to come down even if I am standing
still the RPM doesn't return to normal right away it's not the throtle
because I already replaced the cables cleaned the carb and still no change ,
The only thing that looks out of the ordinary is the plastic piece that goes
on the needle under the clip seems to fit snug it still can move just not
freely I have already replaced the needle with the jxneedle and spring
                                                                    Jason

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Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 16:25:08 -0000
From: "Mark Sampson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) Handlebar Weights on DR650

> All--
> I just bought a '99 DR650 and am curious about the weights on the ends of
> the handlebars. What is their purpose, and what's the effect of taking
them
> off?


    They have just one purpose--to cut down on vibration. I wouldn't worry
about taking them off unless all you are going to do is run up and down the
interstate.

    I took them off my DRZ400S with no ill effects--although your 650 may
show a little vibration--since it has a bigger engine.

    I have a BMWF650 which I put Acerbis handguards on and thought of
getting rid of the weights. But it spends most of its time on the road
covering some pretty serious miles, so I left them on it.

    Mark Sampson
[e-mail]
2000 Suzuki DRZ400S
1999 Yamaha TTR250 (to old to kick)
1997 BMW F650  (Little Red)
1989 Honda Transalp--the bike that almost
does it all!!!!!!!
All GPS equipped of course!!!


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