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dr-digest            Thursday, June 1 2000            Volume 01 : Number 155



Re: (dr) Looking for Hepco Becker Panniers
(dr) Re: Driving in Bolivia
RE: (dr) Jetting advice...
(dr) dr350 plastic
RE: (dr) Jetting advice...
Re: (dr) dr350 plastic
RE: (dr) Jetting advice...

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 22:51:26 +0200
From: [e-mail] (Rainer Knape)
Subject: Re: (dr) Looking for Hepco Becker Panniers

Gregory,

I can not help you with your local dealers, but I can help you with the german
Hepco sites or get other information for you.
Just tell me what info you need, what kind of 'pannier rack' (not shure about
the english word) you use to mount the panniers on ...

Rainer
(Munich, Germany)

"Gregory D. Pink" schrieb:

> Howdy. Trying to find a set of Hepco Becker Panniers has been a real
> experience so far. Ride West BMW, which is supposed to be a distributor,
> doesn't have a clue. My German is not sehr gut so reading the Hepco site is
> problematic. Does anyone have any suggestions? This would be for a 1990
> Suzuki DR650. TIA
>
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 21:00:29 -0700
From: "Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) Re: Driving in Bolivia

Hi David,

My wife and I were travelling in South America (Chile, Argentina, Bolivia,
and Peru) in 1998 (I was on a XR650L and my wife on a DR650SE) for six
months.  We never had any fuel trouble, other than running out several times
in Patagonia!  I remember specifically that unleaded fuel was easily
available in Bolivia, and besides, leaded fuel won't hurt anyway.

I believe that the compression ratio on the '96 or newer DR650 is similar to
the ratio on the DR350, and we never had any problem anywhere in South
America with the 650, so I wouldn't worry about it.

I would definitely recommend a Scottoiler for travelling - worth every
penny!  It was the one modification
that we did not do that I wish we had done.

Hope this helps,

Chris

> Does someone know what happens if one tanks leaded fuel in a DR 350 SE
> 1999. I will drive in Bolivia, and I'm not sure if I alway get unleaded
> fuel. As the
> octane can be quite low in Bolivia, shoul I take a bottle of octane
> booster or mount a thiker cylinder head sealing so that the compression
> is not too high! Any tip on this is appreciated!
>
> Thanks!
>
> PS: Do you think a Scott Oiler is it worth?


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Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 13:44:57 +0100
From: "Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) Jetting advice...

Sorry, but I need to ask the same old question.

I'm a bit confused as to what jets I might need until I take the carb off
and check what's on there. My (standard) 1998 DR350SE apparently has a 127.5
main jet (according to the dealer) and I was recommended to go up to a 137.5
for the air box chop (as is frequently mentioned).

Could someone confirm that I have bought the right increase ? Can anyone
confirm that the later UK spec model has a 127.5?

Sorry to be a pain but I will be doing the mod to a tight schedule with no
opportunity to change the jet if its wrong.

Thanks !

Steve

I-promise-to-never-ask-about-the-mod-again
I-promise-to-never-ask-about-the-mod-again
I-promise-to-never-ask-about-the-mod-again
.....

> ----------
> From:     Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com[SMTP:[e-mail]]
> Reply To:     Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com
> Sent:     25 April 2000 21:37
> To:     [e-mail]; [e-mail]
> Subject:     RE: (dr) Jetting advice...
>
> Ok Guy, Here we go again, Just kidding. This is fun for me first I am
> assuming that this is totally stock, exhaust etc. you say you removed the
> snorkel you mean the rubber intake on top of the airbox with the nice flow
> enhancing radius on it so that you can get more air into the airbox
> through
> the none radiusd slightly enlarged hole with the square edges. This will
> not
> help but will hinder the flow. If you want more flow you just cut the
> whole
> top out starting at 1/2 inch back from the mounting brackets and cut a 3x4
> inch opening this will give you about all you can get from the stock
> airbox.
> Then you remove the large screen from the intake boot. Now for the carb on
> the bottom front you have the fuel mixture screw for the idle circuit that
> is under a brass plug with a small hole in it carefully drill out the
> brass
> plug  now you have access to your fuel mixture screw this controls the
> amount of fuel that feeds the idle circuit. Adjust this until you get the
> highest rpms then drop the rpms with the throttle stop to mfr's specs.
> Install a 140 main jet and get a jx needle and spring from Thumper Racing
> and put the clip in the fourth groove down on the needle. This should help
> the starting and give you a little more boost for little $$
>
> Regards,
> Jesse Kientz
> http://www.kientech.com/
>
>

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Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2000 08:56:53 -0400
From: Bill Brownsberger <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) dr350 plastic

I'm looking for aftermarket plastic for my '94 DR350S.  Anyone know who
might be a good source for such a thing?  I'm hoping to get something other
than just white and I wouldn't mind stuff that's a little different than
stock, as long as it can easily be made to fit and not look like a garage
special.

I'm also looking for a used stock plastic DR350R fuel tank.  I would be
glad to trade an oversized (3 or 3.5 gallon, I'm not sure) tank for your
stock plastic one.  I just don't like the looks of the bigger tank and
don't really need the extra range.

Thanks,
Billy

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Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 14:15:19 +0100
From: [e-mail]
Subject: RE: (dr) Jetting advice...

Hi Steve.  My 96 (registered, 95 model) 350SES came with a 137.5 from the
factory.  I'm currently running a 147.5 with Jesse's airbox...probably too
rich but the plug's the right colour and it runs well.  The jets only cost a
couple of quid each so it's worth getting one or two either side of what you
think you want.  Is there a Haynes or Clymer manual that'll tell you what's
in there already?  127.5 sounds too small to me.

If you read this Jesse, I just stuck a second-hand LaserPro silencer on.
It's way to loud really, but the really annoying thing is the backfire on
the overrun.  No air leaks that I can see.  I know you posted something
about this a couple of weeks ago but I didn't take it in as I had no problem
at the time.  Was it the pilot jet?  The bikes come with a CV carb this side
of the pond.

Cheers!

Andy

> -----Original Message-----
> From:    Copsey, Stephen J (Steve) [SMTP:[e-mail]]
> Sent:    01 June 2000 13:45
> To:    [e-mail]
> Subject:    RE: (dr) Jetting advice...
>
> Sorry, but I need to ask the same old question.
>
> I'm a bit confused as to what jets I might need until I take the carb off
> and check what's on there. My (standard) 1998 DR350SE apparently has a
> 127.5
> main jet (according to the dealer) and I was recommended to go up to a
> 137.5
> for the air box chop (as is frequently mentioned).
>
> Could someone confirm that I have bought the right increase ? Can anyone
> confirm that the later UK spec model has a 127.5?
>
> Sorry to be a pain but I will be doing the mod to a tight schedule with no
> opportunity to change the jet if its wrong.
>
> Thanks !
>
> Steve
>
> I-promise-to-never-ask-about-the-mod-again
> I-promise-to-never-ask-about-the-mod-again
> I-promise-to-never-ask-about-the-mod-again
> .....
>
> > ----------
> > From:     Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com[SMTP:[e-mail]]
> > Reply To:     Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com
> > Sent:     25 April 2000 21:37
> > To:     [e-mail]; [e-mail]
> > Subject:     RE: (dr) Jetting advice...
> >
> > Ok Guy, Here we go again, Just kidding. This is fun for me first I am
> > assuming that this is totally stock, exhaust etc. you say you removed
> the
> > snorkel you mean the rubber intake on top of the airbox with the nice
> flow
> > enhancing radius on it so that you can get more air into the airbox
> > through
> > the none radiusd slightly enlarged hole with the square edges. This will
> > not
> > help but will hinder the flow. If you want more flow you just cut the
> > whole
> > top out starting at 1/2 inch back from the mounting brackets and cut a
> 3x4
> > inch opening this will give you about all you can get from the stock
> > airbox.
> > Then you remove the large screen from the intake boot. Now for the carb
> on
> > the bottom front you have the fuel mixture screw for the idle circuit
> that
> > is under a brass plug with a small hole in it carefully drill out the
> > brass
> > plug  now you have access to your fuel mixture screw this controls the
> > amount of fuel that feeds the idle circuit. Adjust this until you get
> the
> > highest rpms then drop the rpms with the throttle stop to mfr's specs.
> > Install a 140 main jet and get a jx needle and spring from Thumper
> Racing
> > and put the clip in the fourth groove down on the needle. This should
> help
> > the starting and give you a little more boost for little $$
> >
> > Regards,
> > Jesse Kientz
> > http://www.kientech.com/
> >
> >
>
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Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2000 07:29:22 -0700
From: Mike A Hyers <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) dr350 plastic

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Billy,

there is a used DR350R tank for $50 at this site.
http://www.fourstrokesonly.com/Closeoutsale.html  However this tank will
not fit the S model without some modifications that include welding a
bracket to the frame.  There is more discussion of the mods needed in
the dr archives from about four months ago I believe.  As far as plastic
I now Maier  http://www.maier-mfg.com/   has plastic for the DR , not
sure aaaabbbbout colors though.

Good Luck, Mike in ashland Oregon, 93 DR350S

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Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 16:17:45 +0100
From: "Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) Jetting advice...

So, I am thinking that the enduro model with the non-CV carb perhaps has a
127.5 jet and mine (CV) has something else ???

Looks like I might have to rip it out tonight and have a look. Darn.

sc

> ----------
> From:     Chris  Tobey[SMTP:[e-mail]]
> Sent:     01 June 2000 15:27
> To:     'Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)'
> Subject:     RE: (dr) Jetting advice...
>
> Steve, My 99 DR350X (dirt only) also came with a 127.5 main from the
> factory.  I'm currently running the vortex with a 145 main but before that
> I
> had the top cut out of my stock airbox and was running a 137.5 main with
> no
> other mods.  I would recommend the 137.5 but it wouldn't hurt to get a
> size
> up and maybe a size down as well.  I think you can get them for about $3 a
> piece.  Good luck.
>
> Chris
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:    Copsey, Stephen J (Steve) [SMTP:[e-mail]]
> > Sent:    Thursday, June 01, 2000 7:45 AM
> > To:    [e-mail]
> > Subject:    RE: (dr) Jetting advice...
> >
> > Sorry, but I need to ask the same old question.
> >
> > I'm a bit confused as to what jets I might need until I take the carb
> off
> > and check what's on there. My (standard) 1998 DR350SE apparently has a
> > 127.5
> > main jet (according to the dealer) and I was recommended to go up to a
> > 137.5
> > for the air box chop (as is frequently mentioned).
> >
> > Could someone confirm that I have bought the right increase ? Can anyone
> > confirm that the later UK spec model has a 127.5?
> >
> > Sorry to be a pain but I will be doing the mod to a tight schedule with
> no
> > opportunity to change the jet if its wrong.
> >
> > Thanks !
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > I-promise-to-never-ask-about-the-mod-again
> > I-promise-to-never-ask-about-the-mod-again
> > I-promise-to-never-ask-about-the-mod-again
> > .....
> >
> > > ----------
> > > From:     Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com[SMTP:[e-mail]]
> > > Reply To:     Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com
> > > Sent:     25 April 2000 21:37
> > > To:     [e-mail]; [e-mail]
> > > Subject:     RE: (dr) Jetting advice...
> > >
> > > Ok Guy, Here we go again, Just kidding. This is fun for me first I am
> > > assuming that this is totally stock, exhaust etc. you say you removed
> > the
> > > snorkel you mean the rubber intake on top of the airbox with the nice
> > flow
> > > enhancing radius on it so that you can get more air into the airbox
> > > through
> > > the none radiusd slightly enlarged hole with the square edges. This
> will
> > > not
> > > help but will hinder the flow. If you want more flow you just cut the
> > > whole
> > > top out starting at 1/2 inch back from the mounting brackets and cut a
> > 3x4
> > > inch opening this will give you about all you can get from the stock
> > > airbox.
> > > Then you remove the large screen from the intake boot. Now for the
> carb
> > on
> > > the bottom front you have the fuel mixture screw for the idle circuit
> > that
> > > is under a brass plug with a small hole in it carefully drill out the
> > > brass
> > > plug  now you have access to your fuel mixture screw this controls the
> > > amount of fuel that feeds the idle circuit. Adjust this until you get
> > the
> > > highest rpms then drop the rpms with the throttle stop to mfr's specs.
> > > Install a 140 main jet and get a jx needle and spring from Thumper
> > Racing
> > > and put the clip in the fourth groove down on the needle. This should
> > help
> > > the starting and give you a little more boost for little $$
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Jesse Kientz
> > > http://www.kientech.com/
> > >
> > >
> >
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