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dr-digest             Friday, June 2 2000             Volume 01 : Number 160



Re: (dr) Another jetting question
Re: (dr) Prime on Petock?
(dr) Shock Links
Re: (dr) Shock Links
Re: (dr) Handling
Re: (dr) Jessie's the man
Re: (dr) Another jetting question
Re: (dr) Jessie's the man
Re: (dr) Jessie's the man
Re: (dr) Another jetting question
(dr) Mounting Brackets
RE: (dr) Shock Links
RE: (dr) Another jetting question

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 16:33:09 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr) Another jetting question

Wayne,

Good suggestions.  I ride primarily for fun, dual sport type riding.  While I
agree with what you said in principal, I cannot resist the urge to "play" a
little more with my "new" toy and try new tricks.  Maybe if I keep it long
enough, I will go with a big bore kit and trick out the suspension also ...
hehe, just for kicks and giggles (or shits and grins depending on how you
like it!).  hard things to resist after reading this list and an older
website I found when I first bought my bike.  It did occur to me that however
anyone had their DR setup, they seem to like just the way it was stock or
trick, so I am not in too big a hurry to jump into more mods when I could be
out riding!  And, BTW, I too love this bike just the way I found it!

Craig K   DR350
Colorado Springs, CO

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 16:42:22 -0000
From: "Mark Sampson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) Prime on Petock?

> What is the "Pri" position for on the fuel petock. I had the same on my
old


    The DR petcocks have a vacuum operated petcock when in the on and
reserve positions. That is----the valve opens when the engine is started and
closes when the engine stops---there is a vacuum hose that goes from the
carb to the petcock, so you never have to mess with turning the petcock on
an off.

    But----The prime postion bypass this system and lets fuel flow to the
carb even if the motor is not running and there is no engine vacuum.
    You ask why this??? So if the bike has sat a long time the fuel will
evaporate out of the float bowl and there will be no fuel in there to start
your bike----so you switch to the pri postion. If your bike just won't
start---try switching to the pri position before looking for some other
problem.
    That's what it's for!!!!!!!

Mark Sampson
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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: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 15:54:02 -0600
From: "Ben Wall" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) Shock Links

I've got a trivia question about my 90 DR350S.
On the bottom of the shock where it bolts to the linkage there is an
inscription that looks like this:

    <------>
  H            S
       Ten

Does anybody know what this means, if anything?

Thanks,
            Ben




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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 16:58:00 -0000
From: "Mark Sampson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) Shock Links

> I've got a trivia question about my 90 DR350S.
> On the bottom of the shock where it bolts to the linkage there is an
> inscription that looks like this:
>
>     <------>
>   H            S
>        Ten
>
> Does anybody know what this means, if anything?


    It is to adjust you shock rebound dampening I do believe. There is an
adjustment----when you turn it in the direction of the H (Harder) the
rebound gets harder---likewise S is for softer.

    I hope I'm not telling you wrong here---cause I wasn't sure if the one
on the bottom is compression or rebound dampening. I think the one on the
top is compression dampening. An owners manual would clarify this I'm sure.




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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 15:49:38 -0700 (PDT)
From: john miller <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) Handling

.
> The stock tires suck. >
> spins and hops. No traction.
> Some have suggested d 139 for the front and Pirelli
> MT21's for the rear. Any
> other suggestions!!
> for the tire hop are the links a solution?? New
> springs?? front and rear?? I
> weigh about 200 with gear. Most riding is done at
> hollister and  BLM trails.
>
> Help please
>
> Bill in San Jose
>
> Bill it is a Dunlop K-139 you want for the front and
yes an MT-21 Pirrelli for the rear.I use this set up
and it will make a big difference on the dirt.The
links and a new rear spring magic solution number
2.This will eliminate the thrashing the rear end gives
you at 30=mph speeds hitting bumps.All of the above
will be money well spent.  John in N.Y.
>
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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 15:53:34 -0700 (PDT)
From: john miller <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) Jessie's the man

- --- Arne Larsen <[e-mail]> wrote:
> O.K. folks... I'll come clean.  I've been lurking on
> this list for quite
> awhile.  Every so often I interject something of
> relevance, but most often I
> just read the mail.  Why?  Because I don't own a DR.
>  At this point in my
> life I'm a KLR guy.  It's been a great bike for
> me... BUT, after reading
> post after post of Jessie's excellent, patient and
> informative advice - I am
> feeling compelled to buy a DR... ANY DR... just so I
> can ask him a question.
> =-)
>
> Jessie, your wealth of knowledge, and tireless
> ability to share are simply
> awesome!  Maybe some day I can ask you something
> too. lol...
>
> Cheers and hats off,
>
> Arne
>
>
> Can I get an Amen?A very helpfull asset to this list
indeed!!!!  John in N.Y.
> -
>

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Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2000 16:54:34 -0700
From: Wayne Marsula' <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) Another jetting question

Craig,
    Some people just need to make what they have go faster. I did that for
ten years as a professional driver in the sports car endurance races
such as at Daytona and Sebring. I know what speed and power is, and what
it is used for. I too, now ride primarily for fun.
    I did rework the suspension, as for my riding weight, and perhaps for
everyone, it lacked in that area. That's not to go faster, just make it
more comfortable, and controllable. I also changed the front sprocket,
but not to go faster, just to more easily climb and more important, for
compression braking going down steep hills.
    If I had wanted to go fast at Moab, I would be bringing my BMW R100GSPD
instead of the DR. I've ridden it in Moab, and all over the back roads
of Baja, and it will go fast there. But for going "sightseeing", speed
isn't an issue. There's other places to race if that's what people need.
But with my stock bike I don't have any trouble keeping up riding the
desert here in Southern California.
Wayne
>
> Good suggestions.  I ride primarily for fun, dual sport type riding.  While I
> agree with what you said in principal, I cannot resist the urge to "play" a
> little more with my "new" toy and try new tricks.  (clip) a hurry to jump into more mods when I could be
> out riding!  And, BTW, I too love this bike just the way I found it!
>
> Craig K   DR350
> Colorado Springs, CO

- --
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        Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA
        "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas"
Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Representative
            http://www.mikthebik.com/
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MB-5    S-65    S-90    CT-90    SS-125    CA-95    CL-160
CB-200    TL-250    CB77    CL77    CA77    CB350-4    CB400F
    CB500-4    B-550F    CB750F    CB900F    GL1100
BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja)    BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank"
    Suzuki DR350SE.... Ready for some Dual Sportin' .............
AND........ A Proud Member of the: *NATIONAL*RIFLE*ASSOCIATION*

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 17:19:11 -0700
From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) Jessie's the man

.
> > =-)
> >
> > Jessie, your wealth of knowledge, and tireless
> > ability to share are simply
> > awesome!  Maybe some day I can ask you something
> > too. lol...
> >
> > Cheers and hats off,
> >
> > Arne
> >
> >
> > Can I get an Amen?A very helpfull asset to this list
> indeed!!!!  John in N.Y.
> > -


Amen!!
John,  you should see what happens when you bring your bike to his house
 : )




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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 18:23:05 -0700 (PDT)
From: john miller <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) Jessie's the man

- --- "Jeff A. Henshaw" <[e-mail]> wrote:
> ..
> > > =-)
> > >
> > > Jessie, your wealth of knowledge, and tireless
> > > ability to share are simply
> > > awesome!  Maybe some day I can ask you something
> > > too. lol...
> > >
> > > Cheers and hats off,
> > >
> > > Arne
> > >
> > >
> > > Can I get an Amen?A very helpfull asset to this
> list
> > indeed!!!!  John in N.Y.

>
> Amen!!
> John,  you should see what happens when you bring
> your bike to his house
>  : )

Well unfortunately i'm over here on the east
coast(Long Island N.Y.) and he is in Oregon and I
don't think i'll get the pleasure of meeting him in
person.But this is what makes the internet so great
for us.He is one of the nicest guys I've never
met.I've called him daily on a jetting problem and I
never got anything but pleasant advice and willingness
to help.Whenever he posts it would be wise for all to
read as you always learn something.In the fall I hope
to be getting the 435 kit installed by him.My buddy
just got his back and let me say it rips.Loaded up
with torque.

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 21:24:24 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr) Another jetting question

Bryan,

thanks for the explanation, I did not know about the fuel valve differences.

And BTW, I thought your "two cents worth" was worth at least four!
Thanks again

Craig K   DR350
Colorado Springs, CO

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Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2000 20:02:34 -0600
From: "Shayne Seefeldt" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) Mounting Brackets

Hello All,

I'm searching for a set of mounting brackets (only one actually) for acerbis
rally pro. My one bolt is stripped and subsequently so is the actual
bracket. I've talked to my local dealer and they only sell the complete
acerbis set. I need this because of a recent crash (no damage, just the
bracket twisting and then loosening).

Any help would be appreciated!!


Regards,

Shayne.
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/seefeldt/dr/index.html


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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 19:48:14 -0700
From: "Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) Shock Links

Hi Ben, Is there an adjustment screw between and slightly below the H and S
If so you have the dirt model shock if not it is the same clevis but not
machined for the rebound mechanism components. Which does not normally come
on the DRS model.

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

- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]On
Behalf Of Ben Wall
Sent: Friday, June 02, 2000 2:54 PM
To: DR List
Subject: (dr) Shock Links


I've got a trivia question about my 90 DR350S.
On the bottom of the shock where it bolts to the linkage there is an
inscription that looks like this:

    <------>
  H            S
       Ten

Does anybody know what this means, if anything?

Thanks,
            Ben




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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 19:57:34 -0700
From: "Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) Another jetting question

Hi Wayne what kind of supertrap do you have? and what jetting are you
running now? is yours an S model or dirt model?

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

- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]On
Behalf Of Bill Brownsberger
Sent: Friday, June 02, 2000 1:12 PM
To: Wayne Marsula'; [e-mail]
Cc: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr) Another jetting question


Wayne,
If your stock DR works fine for you, that's great.  My DR was stock for a
while and I thought it was very uninspiring to ride.  I put the 435cc kit
in it and it's a whole new bike, and I have a LOT more fun on it than I did
when it was stock.  So I guess the answer to your "why bother?" question is
that, for some people, its worth the $$$ and trouble to modify their bike,
for whatever reason.

Different strokes for different folks.

Billy

At 12:26 PM 6/2/2000 -0700, Wayne Marsula' wrote:
>Craig,
>    Well, I'll tell you this, my STOCK DR350 starts fine, runs fine, and
>goes as fast as I need it to. Sometimes less is more. I think you are
>working too hard at it. Sit back and decide what you really want to use
>it for. Are you running motocross? Or are you riding dual sport? If it's
>the former, sell the DR and get a DRZ. If it's the latter, why bother?
>Wayne
>(clip)
>> Yesterday I replaced the stock header pipe with a White Bros. on my
>DR350.  A previous owner had opened up the airbox and the last owner
>installed a Supertrapp muffler.  Plug color seemed okay before with >gray
over the electrodes and some black around the rim of the plug.  >Have had
no problems with it running, once I get it started!  First >start of day is
a pain, but easy after that.  My question then is will >I have to rejet the
carb
>(clip)
>--
>********************************************************************
>        Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA
>        "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas"
>Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Representative
>            http://www.mikthebik.com/
>=======================================================================
>MB-5    S-65    S-90    CT-90    SS-125    CA-95    CL-160
>CB-200    TL-250    CB77    CL77    CA77    CB350-4    CB400F
>    CB500-4    B-550F    CB750F    CB900F    GL1100
>BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja)    BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank"
>    Suzuki DR350SE.... Ready for some Dual Sportin' .............
>AND........ A Proud Member of the: *NATIONAL*RIFLE*ASSOCIATION*
>
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