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Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 13:21:23 -0800
From: <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Vent hose

The  stock (dirt model) vent hose uses a clip attached to the crossbar. When I
went to bars w/o a crossbar, I drilled a hole in the upper fork clamp nut &
routed a new, longer hose down into the steering stem.

John




"Pokluda, Gino F" <[e-mail]> on 03/02/99 01:10:54 PM

Please respond to "Pokluda, Gino F" <[e-mail]>

To:   dr350 <[e-mail]>
cc:    (bcc: John D Gill/RSS/Rockwell)
Subject:  (dr350) Vent hose




Out of curiosity, which way do you guys with vented gas caps route your vent
hose?

Gino, don't want my hose waggin' in the wind, Pokluda

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Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 21:29:44 +0000
From: Stuart Reid <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) DR350 Tune Ups

Hi everyone!

Although I`m very happy with my DR350 (93) I was wondering what quick
and easy tuneups I can perform. I`ve pulled the plug from the airbox
(prob. the easiest thing!), so what else? I`ve heard of some airbox you
can fit, and I don`t know about exhausts (do fourstrokes respond as well
as twostrokes to new exhausts?). How would the bikes character change
with these kind of changes?

I`ve had this bike for about 6mnths now with no real problems, so now is
the time to do something. I ride road and trail about equally, this bike
is going to have some high mileage!

Finally, any weight saving tips?

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Date: Tue, 2 Mar 99 13:30:07 PST
From: [e-mail] (Susan J. Merrill)
Subject: (dr350) Wanted - 1991 DR350S Owner's Manual

So what do we call ourselves on this list??  DRs?  :)

Does anyone have either a manual that they would like to sell
or one that they would be willing to copy some pages from for
me?  Willing to pay by check for the copy or manual.

I have a 1994 manual, but since the bike has e-start the manual
isn't what I want.  I would like to know more about the compression
release and choke operations.  I guess a 1990 - 1993 manual would
work since the bikes were kick-start only.

Thanks -

Susan Merrill

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Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 13:51:35 -0800
From: <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Wanted - 1991 DR350S Owner's Manual

>So what do we call ourselves on this list??  DRs?  :)

Lol. Is there a doctor(s) in the house?

>Does anyone have either a manual that they would like to sell
>or one that they would be willing to copy some pages from for
>me?  Willing to pay by check for the copy or manual.

 >I have a 1994 manual, but since the bike has e-start the manual
>isn't what I want.  I would like to know more about the compression
>release and choke operations.  I guess a 1990 - 1993 manual would
>work since the bikes were kick-start only.

>Thanks -

>Susan Merrill

If you have the factory OEM service manual, it covers all model years up to
purchase date of said manual, but it does not give starting hints, rather,
trouble-shooting trees. The latter sections add documentation which is
applicable to consecuitive models; those things which have changed when compared
to those up front (earlier models.)

If you mean the OEM owner's manual, then they are year-specific; you can order
one from an aurthorized shop if no one here can come up with one.

John

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Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 16:00:23 -0600
From: "Brian Luttman" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr350) DR350 Tune Ups

I haven't done any engine mods myself other then the airbox snorkel.  I was
able to remove all the rear taillight bracket assembly (felt like it weighed
30 pounds) and replaced it with a much smaller taillight/license plate
holder from Acerbis.  The Acerbis unit attached directly to the rear fender
and looks very clean.  I also removed the grab handle bar from around the
back of the seat and relocated the turn signals into the mounting holes for
it.  This moved the turn signals in closer to the bike and I hardly ever
catch anything on them anymore (I.E. my leg when I swing it over the bike).
I also removed the passenger foot pegs (nobody would ride with me anyway
<g>).

Brian Luttman
'94 DR350ES
Arlington, TX


> -----Original Message-----
> From: [e-mail]
> [mailto:[e-mail]]On Behalf Of Stuart Reid
> Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 1999 3:30 PM
> To: [e-mail]
> Subject: (dr350) DR350 Tune Ups
>
>
> Hi everyone!
>
> Although I`m very happy with my DR350 (93) I was wondering what quick
> and easy tuneups I can perform. I`ve pulled the plug from the airbox
> (prob. the easiest thing!), so what else? I`ve heard of some airbox you
> can fit, and I don`t know about exhausts (do fourstrokes respond as well
> as twostrokes to new exhausts?). How would the bikes character change
> with these kind of changes?
>
> I`ve had this bike for about 6mnths now with no real problems, so now is
> the time to do something. I ride road and trail about equally, this bike
> is going to have some high mileage!
>
> Finally, any weight saving tips?
>

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Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 14:04:03 -0800
From: <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR350S Tune Ups

>Although I`m very happy with my DR350 (93) I was wondering what quick
>and easy tuneups I can perform. I`ve pulled the plug from the airbox
>(prob. the easiest thing!), so what else? I`ve heard of some airbox you
>can fit, and I don`t know about exhausts (do fourstrokes respond as well
>as twostrokes to new exhausts?). How would the bikes character change
>with these kind of changes?

Following uncorking you will need to richen the main two and maybe one up on the
pilot. If all you want is performance out of a new muffler you would be
disappointed. $ is better spent on the suspension and a larger piston, unless
you are looking for a more authoritative sound.

>Finally, any weight saving tips?



Assuming you have the "S" version: take off the fender extension/bracket,
      passenger pegs, and replace the battery w/a battery eliminator, although
      your lights/horn may be weak @ engine idle.



John

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Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 17:16:56 -0600
From: [e-mail] (Andrus Chesley)
Subject: (dr350) Re: dr350 gas cap vent

Hey guys,
I did mine to the handlebar crossbrace with a tie wrap. It does dual purpose as not letting the cap
fall off when filling the IMS tank.
Great list, keep up with the information.
- --
Cheers and Best Regards
Andy Chesley @ 55 and ticking
'97 BMW R11RA
'97 Suzuki DR350SE
'98 Buick w/trailer
Jennings, La. @ the SW corner
"So Many Roads, So Little Time"
http://www.deltech.net/members/aches

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Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 02:00:17 -0600
From: "chasmatic" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Vent hose

Am using the Acerbis tank with vented cap.  Vent hose is 3 ft. long.  I have
rolled the excess and slipped it down beside the steering head on the left
side.  I decided to do this as I figured the extra hose might come in handy
some time.  There are no aftermarket large tanks available for my wife's XT
225.  So, I have a built in siphon hose if necessary.

Harral


- -----Original Message-----
From: Pokluda, Gino F <[e-mail]>
To: dr350 <[e-mail]>
Date: Tuesday, March 02, 1999 3:13 PM
Subject: (dr350) Vent hose


>Out of curiosity, which way do you guys with vented gas caps route your
vent
>hose?
>
>Gino, don't want my hose waggin' in the wind, Pokluda
>

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Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 16:52:14 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Help me...I'm sick...

I suppose I'm asking the wrong group. I just bought a '97 SE a week ago and already
have it in 50 pieces. I have a line on a '91 at a nice price with several of the
popular upgrades: Desert Tank, Megamax exhaust, Acerbis everything, Scotts cartridge
conversion on the front and the rear shock revalved. The bike has about 6K on it and
comes with the stock tank (perfect) and exhaust. I'm thinking of buying it for the
upgraded parts and then turning around and selling it with the stockers it comes with
and my stock suspension. Most of it is a no-brainer but on the suspension would my
thinking stand that a '91 Scotts upgrade with less than a thousand easy miles be
better than my perfect but stock '97...

The depths of my depravity...

Kurt
Salt Lake City

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Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 23:26:33 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr350) Help me...I'm sick...

In a message dated 3/3/99 4:52:19 PM Mountain Standard Time, [e-mail]
writes:

<< I suppose I'm asking the wrong group. I just bought a '97 SE a week ago and
already
 have it in 50 pieces. I have a line on a '91 at a nice price with several of
the
 popular upgrades: Desert Tank, Megamax exhaust, Acerbis everything, Scotts
cartridge
 conversion on the front and the rear shock revalved. >>

Kurt,

Pick up the phone and call the Betty Ford clinic now.  I hear they have a wing
dedicated to KLR and DR350 owners.  Then pick up the phone and order the
upsidedown white power fork for the DR350.  Send the balance of the money you
would save by not buying the other DR to me, so that I can buy a 435 kit.

Gino

Gino

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Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 05:50:31 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Manuals..

Fred, or anyone, what manuals are available for the DR? Part nos? Cost?

Kurt '97 SE

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Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 05:54:24 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Scott's...

I called Scott's and asked them what they thought about swapping forks and shocks from one of
their built jobs on a '91 to my '97. Eric told me that my '97's forks and springs were improved
over the '91 (I would have thought they were identical)...and that I'd be better off having
work done to my weight (considerable) and driving style (moderate).  He said they would revalve
and respring the forks and shock for a little less than $500 without shipping. He recommeded
that I pack the suspension parts in a hard gun case for shipping.

He suggested that the best mods were to redo the suspension as the bike really needs it. Then
to open the stock muffler (they have a process)....

Kurt
Salt Lake City

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Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 05:57:39 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Spring industry announcements...

I don't know about your local but all of Salt Lake City is a twitter about the up-coming (late
March, early April) dual-sport industry announcements...the rumors are rampant...but we'll just
have to wait and see....

Kurt

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Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 06:56:58 -0700
From: "Fred Hink" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Manuals..

- -----Original Message-----
From: Kurt Simpson <[e-mail]>
To: DR List <[e-mail]>
Date: Wednesday, March 03, 1999 10:56 PM
Subject: (dr350) Manuals..


>Fred, or anyone, what manuals are available for the DR? Part nos? Cost?
>
>Kurt '97 SE
>
>
>
>
>
Hello Kurt,

Clymer makes a manual for the 90 - 94 DR250/350 and the S models.  I sell
them for $26.95  I'll let you know how much the Suzuki service manuals are
when I call them later today.

Fred Hink
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                    Arrowhead Motorsports
http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/index.html *NEW*
                           435-259-7356
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 07:01:20 -0700
From: "Fred Hink" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Spring industry announcements...

- -----Original Message-----
From: Kurt Simpson <[e-mail]>
To: KLR650-List <[e-mail]>
Cc: DR List <[e-mail]>
Date: Wednesday, March 03, 1999 11:03 PM
Subject: (dr350) Spring industry announcements...


>I don't know about your local but all of Salt Lake City is a twitter about
the up-coming (late
>March, early April) dual-sport industry announcements...the rumors are
rampant...but we'll just
>have to wait and see....
>
>Kurt
>
>
>

Rumors???  Being "out in the sticks"  I am the last to hear these things.
What are you hearing?

Fred  (inquiring minds want to know)

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Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 06:51:01 -0700
From: "Pokluda, Gino F" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) RE: (klr650) Spring industry announcements...

>>I don't know about your local but all of Salt Lake City is a twitter about
the up-coming (late
March, early April) dual-sport industry announcements...the rumors are
rampant...but we'll just
have to wait and see....<<

Same here.  My sources will have no one, but two major announcements in the
next four weeks.

Gino

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Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 08:55:21 -0700
From: "Vik Banerjee" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) RE: (klr650) Spring industry announcements...

Okay, okay ...let me guess!

1) Honda Transalp will be sold in North America
2) Suzuki will sell its Freewind in North America

Bonus Gossip

3) Honda is working on an all new medium sized (600-650cc) dualsport that
will be sold in North America

Let me know how I did!

Cheers,

Vik




- -----Original Message-----
From: Pokluda, Gino F <[e-mail]>
To: KLR650-List <[e-mail]>
Cc: DR List <[e-mail]>
Date: Thursday, March 04, 1999 7:02 AM
Subject: (dr350) RE: (klr650) Spring industry announcements...


>>>I don't know about your local but all of Salt Lake City is a twitter
about
>the up-coming (late
>March, early April) dual-sport industry announcements...the rumors are
>rampant...but we'll just
>have to wait and see....<<
>
>Same here.  My sources will have no one, but two major announcements in the
>next four weeks.
>
>Gino
>
>

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Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 08:32:56 -0800
From: <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Help me...I'm sick...

Kirt,

I have info on a guy with '91 RMX front end and shock; the same setup I used.
Simply machine the RMX stem down 0.010" for the upper DR bearing, and it bolts
right on. Then have a muffler shop put a loop in your exh. pipe around the
shock's piggyback reservoir and voila! Dick Burleson replica (I have the article
- - send snail mail address if interested.)

John




"Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]> on 03/03/99 03:52:14 PM

Please respond to "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>

To:   "dr350" <[e-mail]>
cc:    (bcc: John D Gill/RSS/Rockwell)
Subject:  (dr350) Help me...I'm sick...




I suppose I'm asking the wrong group. I just bought a '97 SE a week ago and
already
have it in 50 pieces. I have a line on a '91 at a nice price with several of the
popular upgrades: Desert Tank, Megamax exhaust, Acerbis everything, Scotts
cartridge
conversion on the front and the rear shock revalved. The bike has about 6K on it
and
comes with the stock tank (perfect) and exhaust. I'm thinking of buying it for
the
upgraded parts and then turning around and selling it with the stockers it comes
with
and my stock suspension. Most of it is a no-brainer but on the suspension would
my
thinking stand that a '91 Scotts upgrade with less than a thousand easy miles be
better than my perfect but stock '97...

The depths of my depravity...

Kurt
Salt Lake City

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Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 08:35:53 -0800
From: <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Manuals..

OEM manual is $55+ from dealer, but worth the cost.

John




"Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]> on 03/04/99 04:50:31 AM

Please respond to "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>

To:   "DR List" <[e-mail]>
cc:    (bcc: John D Gill/RSS/Rockwell)
Subject:  (dr350) Manuals..




Fred, or anyone, what manuals are available for the DR? Part nos? Cost?

Kurt '97 SE

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 08:50:14 -0800
From: <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Scott's...

Kurt,

I had my stock '94's suspension (dirt vearsion, cartridge forks) revalved &
resprung for a little over $400 in '96; turned out to be an improvement but less
than anticipated. I was going to have it done again (in '98) but decided to go
with RMX legs; $ spent out of pocket was a wash. But what a difference.

John




"Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]> on 03/04/99 04:54:24 AM

Please respond to "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>

To:   "DR List" <[e-mail]>
cc:    (bcc: John D Gill/RSS/Rockwell)
Subject:  (dr350) Scott's...




I called Scott's and asked them what they thought about swapping forks and
shocks from one of
their built jobs on a '91 to my '97. Eric told me that my '97's forks and
springs were improved
over the '91 (I would have thought they were identical)...and that I'd be better
off having
work done to my weight (considerable) and driving style (moderate).  He said
they would revalve
and respring the forks and shock for a little less than $500 without shipping.
He recommeded
that I pack the suspension parts in a hard gun case for shipping.

He suggested that the best mods were to redo the suspension as the bike really
needs it. Then
to open the stock muffler (they have a process)....

Kurt
Salt Lake City

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 09:05:03 -0700
From: "Pokluda, Gino F" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr350) RE: (klr650) Spring industry announcements...

>>1) Honda Transalp will be sold in North America
2) Suzuki will sell its Freewind in North America

Bonus Gossip

3) Honda is working on an all new medium sized (600-650cc) dualsport that
will be sold in North America

Let me know how I did!<<


Not according to my sources. How 'bout yours, Kurt?


I'll give you a hint that one huge announcement is from Yamaha and of course
the other is from BMW, heh, heh, heh.

Gino

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Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 10:08:49 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) RE: (klr650) Spring industry announcements...

>Let me know how I did!<<
>
>
>Not according to my sources. How 'bout yours, Kurt?
>
I think I've heard the one's you are talking about and then two from Kawasaki...

Kurt

No more hints...otherwise we're just fueling the gossip...

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 09:18:31 -0800
From: "Arne Larsen" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Re: (klr650) Spring industry announcements...

Why am I recieveing all of your messages twice, your messages twice?  And
what are some of these rumours?

Arne

- -----Original Message-----
From: Kurt Simpson <[e-mail]>
To: KLR650-List <[e-mail]>
Cc: DR List <[e-mail]>
Date: Thursday, March 04, 1999 5:06 AM
Subject: (klr650) Spring industry announcements...


>I don't know about your local but all of Salt Lake City is a twitter about
the up-coming (late
>March, early April) dual-sport industry announcements...the rumors are
rampant...but we'll just
>have to wait and see....
>
>Kurt
>

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 09:43:32 -0800
From: <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Help me...I'm sick...

Kurt,

The cost was ~$900 start-to-finish, including every nut & bolt. The sale of the
stock components came to half that, which just happens to be the price redoing
the suspension front & back. Since the cost was ~equal & occasional fast rides
are within my scope, the unconventional RMX route proved a better solution for
me.

If you do mostly putt-putt & easier DS runs, it would not be necessary, and you
have the basics to start with already w/your '97 - isn't that the year they went
to cartridge internals? If not, then the RT emulators give favorable &
economical results. Skip the USD forks & shock.

If you push the envelope then the RMX components are well worth looking into.
George from Scott's did the work for Burleson's DR (w/RMX suspension), although
when I spoke with both him and Dick they vaguely remembered the project.

The article will go out in today's mail. Let me know if it does not arrive.

John


>Kurt,
>
>I have info on a guy with '91 RMX front end and shock; the same setup I used.
>Simply machine the RMX stem down 0.010" for the upper DR bearing, and it bolts
>right on. Then have a muffler shop put a loop in your exh. pipe around the
>shock's piggyback reservoir and voila! Dick Burleson replica (I have the
article
>- send snail mail address if interested.)
>
>John

That would be great John, I'm:

Kurt Simpson
34 S 1300 E
Bountiful, UT  84010

Any idea on the price I'd have to pay? I am mostly just a 51 year old dual sport
rider
without much desire for aggressive rides...would the RMX be too much for that
kind of
riding?

Thanks,

Kurt
>>
>"Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]> on 03/03/99 03:52:14 PM
>
>I suppose I'm asking the wrong group. I just bought a '97 SE a week ago and
>already
>have it in 50 pieces. I have a line on a '91 at a nice price with several of
the
>popular upgrades: Desert Tank, Megamax exhaust, Acerbis everything, Scotts
>cartridge
>conversion on the front and the rear shock revalved. The bike has about 6K on
it
>and
>comes with the stock tank (perfect) and exhaust. I'm thinking of buying it for
>the
>upgraded parts and then turning around and selling it with the stockers it
comes
>with
>and my stock suspension. Most of it is a no-brainer but on the suspension would
>my
>thinking stand that a '91 Scotts upgrade with less than a thousand easy miles
be
>better than my perfect but stock '97...
>
>The depths of my depravity...
>
>Kurt
>Salt Lake City

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 14:47:54 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) stock vs aftermarket exhuast

On 3/4/99, [e-mail] writes:
snip re: stock vs aftermarket exhuast

>>How much lighter is the aftermarket?
>
>It feels like a gazillion pounds...but is probably about 6-8 lbs...Ron?

 Kurt, my klr stock muff and head pipe weigh in at 11 LB and 2 LB-11 oz,
 (13 LB-11 oz total). The BigGun compares at 4 LB-7 oz and 2 LB-7 oz,
 (6 LB-14 oz total), chopping almost 7 LB off the stock setup.

 I won't know how much if any of the additional power comes from
 the replacement head pipe until I can get it on a dyno.  I'll put the
 stock head pipe back on and see if there's any SOP difference.

 The matched set looks great. But if it turns out there isn't any
 performance gain with the head pipe, the muff does slip over the
 stock head pipe and you'll save $120 and still have a greater
 volume of exhaust flow than any option short of running no muffler.

 The fit is excellent. Just like the stock muff it replaces, two bolts
 secure it to the subframe. The metal badge is riveted on and will
 not burn off. There's been no detectable loss of fiberglass after 500
 miles of testing. The nickel plated pipe is showing a deep purple
 heat discoloration from the head to about a foot back. Mothers will
 restore it to new if this bothers you.

 I'll have a full test report on the klr, and maybe the dr this month.
 For those of you who are more in touch with your feminine side,
 the quiet core is coming out of R&D, so I'll be testing that soon.
 Maybe we listers can come up with some standardized tests for
 all of the exhaust systems so we'll have empiric stats to compare?

 For orders or questions about Big Gun Exhaust,
 call Mike Young, [phone]

 Redondo Ron (with testosterone to spare)

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Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 12:51:46 -0700
From: "Tim Bernard" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Is this a fair price?

I think stick with 94 or later
Happy Trails
- -----Original Message-----
From: John Crittenden <[e-mail]>
To: DR350 List (E-mail) <[e-mail]>
Date: Tuesday, March 02, 1999 12:04 PM
Subject: (dr350) Is this a fair price?


>I've decided to add an off-road bike to the garage and I have my eye on a
>DR350SE.  A local dealer has a '98 with 600mi for $3900.  Is this a fair
>price?
>
>He also has a '90 with 9300mi for $2200.
>
>This is will be my first off-road bike, so I am looking for any advice I
can
>get. :-)
>
>Thanks,
>---
>John Crittenden
>Maryville, TN
>AMA/COG/VSTA/DoD
>81 XS650H / 88 ZG1000
>

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Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 12:57:10 -0700
From: "Tim Bernard" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Vent hose

First it runs up then it has a big radius of 180 deg. runs right past the
dipstick. The hose must be pinkor fuel will turn into vapor.
Happy Trails
Tim
Who just got his 435 back.............
This not the DRS350s list anymore
Break in instructions consisted of gear up 1 tooth on the front & have
fun.............
- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Tuesday, March 02, 1999 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: (dr350) Vent hose


>The  stock (dirt model) vent hose uses a clip attached to the crossbar.
When I
>went to bars w/o a crossbar, I drilled a hole in the upper fork clamp nut &
>routed a new, longer hose down into the steering stem.
>
>John
>
>
>
>
>"Pokluda, Gino F" <[e-mail]> on 03/02/99 01:10:54 PM
>
>Please respond to "Pokluda, Gino F" <[e-mail]>
>
>To:   dr350 <[e-mail]>
>cc:    (bcc: John D Gill/RSS/Rockwell)
>Subject:  (dr350) Vent hose
>
>
>
>
>Out of curiosity, which way do you guys with vented gas caps route your
vent
>hose?
>
>Gino, don't want my hose waggin' in the wind, Pokluda
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 21:01:05 -0700
From: "Tom Warr" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Is this a fair price?

Hey guys, have you seen the Kelly Blue Book on line?  It has bikes, too.  It
is really nice, giving wholesale and retail prices, and printing off the
price can be very helpful for the prospective buyer/seller.

Check it out, at:  http://www.kbb.com/

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Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 21:07:12 -0700
From: "Tom Warr" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) New to list

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Hello.  Thanks for cluing me into this list.  I am looking forward to =
exchanging information about the DR(S) 350.=20

I have a '90 DRS that I have extensively upgraded - you can read bout it =
on the Thumper page:  <http://www.ionet.net/~jhanna/DR350S.html>

Best regards,

Tom Warr   Bikermaniac
Great Falls, Montana
[e-mail]

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Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 14:39:24 -0800
From: <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Help: Broken Air/Fuel Screw

It must have been this way ever since I touched it. Screwed it in to find the
stop, then backed it out. No adjustment made it run much different: sometimes it
would cough & quit (stall off idle); other times run fine. Last night I pulled
the carb, thinking it was lean, to go one up on the pilot. Turns out the tapered
part of the needle has broken off in the orface and will not come out.

Some have recommended heating the carb body, others pushing this broken tip out
(the latter did not work); any other ideas out there?

John

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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 1999 12:40:47 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) New Member

I little information about myself.  I live in White Plains, NY and currently
ride a '93 Suzuki 350S. Bought it about two years ago in order to ride with my
10 year old son who has a Honda Z50.  Since I have some street bikes I use it
mostly for trail riding. This summer we plan on taking a trip out west to do
some riding. I have a brother who lives in Denver and a sister in Phoenix. I
also have family and friends in the Chicagoland area, one of which just
purchased a used '93 Honda XR250L.   So, if anyone
has information on trails to ride with my son I would welcome them. Secondly,
I was trying to put Brush Guards on my Suzuki and found solid fill inside the
bars. Does anyone have any information about what I could do? And finally,
does anyone have information about the Six Days of Michigan.

Thank you,

John

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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 1999 13:30:20 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr350) New Member

What is the Michigan Trail Safari?

You are right about slamming the handle bar into my thigh.  Thanks for the
tip. Any recommedations on where to get the Honda bars?

How does the Six Days of Michigan work. Let's say I trailer my bike there,
with my son and we want to do the event. Do we park my truck and trailer in
Northern Michigan, ride south and then have to ride back?  Do my son and I do
the same trail? Do we camp each night, and if so how does our camping stuff
get to each new location? What are the dates going to be this year?  How about
tires? I am currently running MT21's. And what is the terrain like?  Where we
currently ride is a little rocky with roots. Very wet this time of year and
extremely dusty in the some. Have there been any write ups in MC magazines
that I could pull and read about the event?

How does the KTM compare with the Suzuki. I test rode one a couple of years
ago and was impressed. Much too nice for me to crash!

You wrote me back about a month ago about sprocket for the DR. I believe my
stock is also 14/43.  Any big difference between 12/43 and 14/49? Is the
bigger sprocket out back more prone to rock damage?

Thank you for your input.

John



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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 12:14:55 -0500
From: <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) DR350 starting

Mike Farmer@ASL
03/10/99 12:14
I'm sure this is a cmomon thread but I am new to DRs.  I just bought a 91 with
only 1900 miles on it and am having real trouble starting it. I found the DR2350
starting page and that works for a couple of times, but then I need to replace
the plugs to get it going again.  I have 2 questions:
1) What is a good recommended replacement carburator:
2) Can I replace the kick start gears with more recent year gears to ease the
starting?

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 12:24:00 -0500
From: "Sperduto, Nick" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr350) DR350 starting

Are you changing the plugs cause they are wet with gas.

What is the current drill you go thru to start the bike.

I had a 1990. Once I gotthe correct method down, it wasn't really a problem
to start, unless it was below 25 degrees
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From: [e-mail]
To: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) DR350 starting
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1999 12:14PM



Mike Farmer@ASL
03/10/99 12:14
I'm sure this is a cmomon thread but I am new to DRs.  I just bought a 91
with
only 1900 miles on it and am having real trouble starting it. I found the
DR2350
starting page and that works for a couple of times, but then I need to
replace
the plugs to get it going again.  I have 2 questions:
1) What is a good recommended replacement carburator:
2) Can I replace the kick start gears with more recent year gears to ease
the
starting?

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 12:38:00 -0500
From: "Sperduto, Nick" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) starting drill

since this was bound to come up, here is my drill for starting a dr
With the bike cold
1) turn ignition off
2) turn petcock to prime position
3) full choke
4) pull in decompression lever
5) kick thru stroke 10 to 15 time while hold decompression lever in
6) turn ignition on
7) kick slowly till lever clicks out
8) make sure kickstarter is grabbing at top. (mine would grab at top or
about
     half inch into stroke, it has to catch at the top)
9) kick the bike over.
10) if it doesn't start,  repeat steps 7, 8 and 9 a few times. it should
start. You may have
      to adjust these instruction for half choke/ no choke depending on the
bike
11) after bike is running, turn petcock back to on position
For a warm start, steps 7,8, and 9
If you dump the bike, steps 2,and 4-9

all of these are done WITHOUT TWISTING THE THROTTLE. put your hand on the
crossbar pad or somewhere to keep from turning the throttle

the reason for the prime postion in the petcock is because when it's in the
on position, it only sucks gas while the motor is turning over, so you'll
have to kick 10 times just to get gas in the carb.
Nick

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 11:47:18 -0600
From: "chasmatic" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR350 starting

Best solution to starting problems - replace with 94 or newer DR.  Electric
start included.

I know this will fire up some of the "real men" on the list, so don't flame
me.

Harral


- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1999 11:14 AM
Subject: (dr350) DR350 starting


>
>
>Mike Farmer@ASL
>03/10/99 12:14
>I'm sure this is a cmomon thread but I am new to DRs.  I just bought a 91
with
>only 1900 miles on it and am having real trouble starting it. I found the
DR2350
>starting page and that works for a couple of times, but then I need to
replace
>the plugs to get it going again.  I have 2 questions:
>1) What is a good recommended replacement carburator:
>2) Can I replace the kick start gears with more recent year gears to ease
the
>starting?
>
>
>

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 12:57:00 -0500
From: "Sperduto, Nick" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR350 starting

And when your battery goes dead and it's uphill both ways out of a mud hole,
Mike might be kind enough to start his bike and tow you out.
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From: chasmatic
To: [e-mail]; [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR350 starting
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1999 12:47PM

Best solution to starting problems - replace with 94 or newer DR.  Electric
start included.

I know this will fire up some of the "real men" on the list, so don't flame
me.

Harral


 -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1999 11:14 AM
Subject: (dr350) DR350 starting


>
>
>Mike Farmer@ASL
>03/10/99 12:14
>I'm sure this is a cmomon thread but I am new to DRs.  I just bought a 91
with
>only 1900 miles on it and am having real trouble starting it. I found the
DR2350
>starting page and that works for a couple of times, but then I need to
replace
>the plugs to get it going again.  I have 2 questions:
>1) What is a good recommended replacement carburator:
>2) Can I replace the kick start gears with more recent year gears to ease
the
>starting?
>
>
>

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 14:31:00 -0500
From: "Sperduto, Nick" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) starting drill

I forgot that it probably helps that I have a little girth behind me. weigh
about 240 lbs
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From: [e-mail]
To: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr350) starting drill
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1999 2:23PM

Nick really did his homework on this starting drill.  Only thing I can add
is
that on my 91 if I got lazy with my kick, the bike never started.  Once I
got
assertive (pissed off) and kicked like I meant it, it always started within
2
 - 3 kicks.  So my advice is between steps 9 and 10 put step 9 1/2...Kick
again
real hard!

Doug

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 14:53:00 -0500
From: "Sperduto, Nick" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Electric and kick

While we are on the starting subject has anybody taken their electric start
dr and added a kick starter. The hole is still in the cover and the starter
motor is on the other side.
I know it's probably rare that the electric start won't work.
But I've seen it happen twice. Once, the button failed,they  took it apart
and cleaned the contacts and it worked fine. the other time the battery post
broke. I guess from all the bouncing around.
Personally I always wanted the bike to have kick and electric.

Nick

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 20:08:44 +0000
From: Stuart Reid <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR350 starting

I`ve never had *any* problems with kickstarting my (practically stock)
`93 DR, hot or cold. Theres really nothing to it. Either that or I`m
lucky :)

1. Fuel on, choke on if cold.
2. Press decompressor down.
3. Kick slowly till compressor pops up.
4. Kick over.

Thats *always* worked! And I`m glad that my bike isn`t electric start.
That`s just one more thing that can go wrong.


>  -----Original Message-----
> From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
> To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
> Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1999 11:14 AM
> Subject: (dr350) DR350 starting
>
> >
> >
> >Mike Farmer@ASL
> >03/10/99 12:14
> >I'm sure this is a cmomon thread but I am new to DRs.  I just bought a 91
> with
> >only 1900 miles on it and am having real trouble starting it. I found the
> DR2350
> >starting page and that works for a couple of times, but then I need to
> replace
> >the plugs to get it going again.  I have 2 questions:
> >1) What is a good recommended replacement carburator:
> >2) Can I replace the kick start gears with more recent year gears to ease
> the
> >starting?
> >
> >
> >

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 13:31:21 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) New Member

>bars. Does anyone have any information about what I could do? And finally,
>does anyone have information about the Six Days of Michigan.
>
>Thank you,
>
>John


Gino has a nice write-up in the latest issue of Dual Sport News...

Kurt

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