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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 13:35:33 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[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.


I've been told that the "problem" whatever it was...was corrected by '93...

Kurt

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 15:41:00 -0500
From: "Sperduto, Nick" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Thanks Gino

Just wanted to thank Gino for publishing my Michigan trail safari article.
It looks good.

Thanks,

Nick

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 13:43:22 -0700
From: "Pokluda, Gino F" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr350) Thanks Gino

Thanks for sending it in. I have the enviable problem of having too much
material for DSN, that's why it will be 24 pages starting with the next
issue.  Keep that great stuff coming.

Gino

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 13:46:24 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (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


I just returned from Death Valley where I met up with Susan Merrill on her nice
'91...we both tried these 11 steps and repeat and couldn't get it to fire when
cold...only warm...otherwise it is a push start. This is a good place for this list to
earn its keep...let's get the problem and solution documented for the archives...

Why do these 350's have a hard time starting?

Kurt

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 13:50:05 -0700
From: "Pokluda, Gino F" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr350) starting drill

>>Why do these 350's have a hard time starting?

Mine doesn't.  Here is my starting drill:

1. Grab a cup of coffee.
2. Walk out to garage.
3. Pull out choke.
4. Press little red button on right handlebar
5. Drink coffee until engine warms.
6. Ride away.

Gino ;-)

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 13:52:02 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) starting drill

>1. Grab a cup of coffee.
>2. Walk out to garage.
>3. Pull out choke.
>4. Press little red button on right handlebar
>5. Drink coffee until engine warms.
>6. Ride away.
>
>Gino ;-)


No..no...no...I was only talking to those with money still in their pockets...

Kurt

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 17:13:15 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr350) starting drill

Nick,

John again. Just read your instructions. When I got my IMS tank they said I
had to get a new petcock. The new petcock has ON - OFF - Reserve. I will have
to go check the old petcock to see how it relates. Just wondering if you knew
if this petcock (it was from White Bros) operated in the same way? Not that I
have that much trouble starting my bike. It relates to how many people are
watching.

Thanks again

John

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 17:37:20 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr350) starting drill

In a message dated 3/10/99 3:52:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, [e-mail]
writes:

<< No..no...no...I was only talking to those with money still in their
pockets...

 Kurt >>

Touche!  That doesn't mean I'm not jealous.

John

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 15:46:14 -0700
From: "Pokluda, Gino F" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr350) starting drill

>>talking to those with money still in their
pockets...<<

I do have money.  You forget I *was* going to buy a KTM.

Did you take both the DR and KLR to DV?  If so, how was the DR when compared
to the KLR?

Gino

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 15:59:13 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) starting drill

>Did you take both the DR and KLR to DV?  If so, how was the DR when compared
>to the KLR?
>
>Gino


No..the DR is in the same state my KLR was when I bought it last February..in 50
pieces..with stuff on order. This was a shakedown cruise for my KLR...it performed
great but wrong list to expand on that...Death Valley has some nice rides at any level
you can imagine...

Kurt

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Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 10:34:39 -0600
From: "chasmatic" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR350 starting

Well, that would be an unenviable position to be in, but so far hasn't
happened.  On the other hand, I have started the bike several thousand times
doing no more than punching that little button on the right handlebar (and
adjustting the choke).

From the way it sounds, I would have to get off my bike, hoping it didn't
fall over into the mud and then give Mike an uphill push start so he could
tow me out.  By then, I'd probably have a heart attack and the fact that my
bike didn't start would no longer be important.  :-))

Actually, it's too bad the manufacturers don't leave the kickstarter on the
bikes since gear is there.  It would be nice to have the option if
necessary.

Harral


- -----Original Message-----
From: Sperduto, Nick <[e-mail]>
To: chasmatic <[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
<[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
<[e-mail]>
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1999 11:57 AM
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.
> ----------
>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: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 10:47:30 -0600
From: "chasmatic" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Electric and kick

Ditto.

Harral

- -----Original Message-----
From: Sperduto, Nick <[e-mail]>
To: 'dr350 post' <[e-mail]>
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1999 1:54 PM
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: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 10:56:49 -0600
From: "chasmatic" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR350 starting

 And I`m glad that my bike isn`t electric start.
>That`s just one more thing that can go wrong.

Apparently you've never fallen over in a mud hole at the bottom of two hills
and had your DR flood.  That happened to a friend of mine and he nearly
wasted his battery before it cleared out and restarted.  I'm not sure his
leg would have lasted long enough to get it restarted.  Of course, he could
have pulled the plug and drained the crankcase with the chance of having mud
and dirt fall into the pllug hole.

Call me a sissy but I'll take that electric start everytime.  (so far, mine
hasn't failed me - knock on wood)

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: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 11:05:21 -0600
From: "chasmatic" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) starting drill

Although this hasn't happened to me - yet, watch out for the dreaded BATTERY
FAILURE!  You'll need two cups of coffee then.  Actually Gino, you'll need
two cups of coffee and several bismarcks.  A steady diet of this will get
your weight up to 240 lbs where Doug says, the extra heft will help you get
that thing started.  I'm only 230 lbs but as of yet, I haven't had to kick
my battery.

Harral


- -----Original Message-----
From: Pokluda, Gino F <[e-mail]>
To: 'dr350 post' <[e-mail]>
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1999 2:50 PM
Subject: RE: (dr350) starting drill


>>>Why do these 350's have a hard time starting?
>
>Mine doesn't.  Here is my starting drill:
>
>1. Grab a cup of coffee.
>2. Walk out to garage.
>3. Pull out choke.
>4. Press little red button on right handlebar
>5. Drink coffee until engine warms.
>6. Ride away.
>
>Gino ;-)
>

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Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 10:18:35 -0700
From: "Pokluda, Gino F" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr350) starting drill

>>Actually Gino, you'll need
two cups of coffee and several bismarcks.  A steady diet of this will get
your weight up to 240 lbs where Doug says, the extra heft will help you get
that thing started.<<

I'm actually quite good at kick starting bikes from years of owning SR500s
and XS650s with a battery eliminator. But I prefer electric with the kick
option and will be looking into that.

Gino

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Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 11:46:35 -0600
From: "chasmatic" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) starting drill

>I'm actually quite good at kick starting bikes from years of owning SR500s
>and XS650s with a battery eliminator. >
>Gino


Oh, you animal, you  :-))

Harral

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Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 20:53:05 -0600
From: Phil <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) 95DR350SE

I HAVE A QUESTION I HAVE A 95DR350SE AND I WANT TO IMPROVE THE RIDE i DO
SOME BACK ROADS AND SOME AMA DUAL SPORT RIDES ANY SUGGESTIONS
TIA PHIL

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Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 20:54:05 -0700
From: "Tom Warr" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) 95DR350SE

Phil asks:  I HAVE A 95DR350SE AND I WANT TO IMPROVE THE RIDE

The Kouba Link is an inexpensive option.  Check out

Norman Kouba
8660 Brookside Ln
Boise, Idaho 83703
208 9393753

Web Page ( www.geocities.com/motorcity/2299 )

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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 08:37:08 +0200
From: "Jakes Louw" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) New member

Hi

I'm a new member on the list, and I was wondering if it's always so
quiet?



Jakes Louw
[e-mail]

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Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 22:51:26 -0800
From: "Arne Larsen" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) New member

- -----Original Message-----
From: Jakes Louw <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Thursday, March 11, 1999 10:44 PM
Subject: (dr350) New member


>Hi
>
>I'm a new member on the list, and I was wondering if it's always so
>quiet?


Kurt just started the list a few weeks ago, so the membership is growing.
Welcome aboard.

Arne

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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 04:40:05 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) New member

>Hi
>
>I'm a new member on the list, and I was wondering if it's always so
>quiet?
>
>
>
>Jakes Louw
>[e-mail]


For now the list is in a quiet mode because it is less than two weeks old...however,
we now have nearly 60 members...it will pickup the DR is just too interesting of a
bike not to have plenty to talk about. What we need is for people to start by sharing
some of the experiences without expecting much in return...

I bought my '97 three weeks ago and have begun a few upgrades. The new
Ahh...ahhh...cher...beez... tank arrived last night (thanks Fred)...it is a lovely
thing with the red white and blue 4th of July decal...my kids vote to keep it
on...Gino...torched his...I dunno...a splash of color might be the ticket of the
day....Fred also sent me one of the K & P surgical stainless steel oil filters
(lifetime) and a magnetic drain plug that I have to try to see if it will fit. I also
ordered a shop manual from him.

I also have Norm's Kouba links (Norm, I still need the instructions...I realize I
probably tossed them w/the packaging...but could you send me a copy?)...or, does
anyone have them handy and just type them for the list..probably not extensive...

I also ordered a set of lister Tim Bernard's sideracks and custom 10.5" luggage
rack....this last required a bit of arm twisting because Tim just got back his new
435 from Norm and is full of power lust.

I had a great talk with Bob Bell of Precision Concepts in El Cajun (Caaahoon) on the
recommendation of Eldon Carl. Bob has had great success with setting up the forks and
shocks on the DR. He is offering some great prices to listers (these are in my notes
at work and I'll post them later)...Here are some excerpts from memory. On the
pre-'98 forks Bob recommends the following depending on what kind of money you wish
to invest:

cheapest:  revalve the forks (somewhere around $75) and install the correct springs
for your weight and riding style.

mid: install Race Tech cartridge emulators...and set them up for your weight and
riding style (about $150 if memory serves)

top: install Race Tech cartridge conversion...with custom setup for your weight and
riding style ($395), this uses the excellent cartridge system used in the XR400 and
XR650.

I was elated at this last because I got a great price on the '97 but it didn't have
the better forks of the '98 on up...

Extras: hard anodizing of fork lowers ($75?)

On the rear...he can revalve and set the correct spring for ($75...again, I have to
verify when I get to work tomorrow)...

Last week I called Scott's...they'll set the front and rear up for a little less than
$500...they offer a custom boxed swing arm for $500 but don't recommend it unless you
are into some hard core riding..

I'm petty certain I'm going to pull my forks and shock for work with Bob Bell...John
Gill sent me a couple of articles describing the RM fork and shock conversion and it
is tempting...I also received the new Thumper catalog and they don't recommend a jet
kit for the DR..just installing the Jx needle and spring...they also are listing a
custom airbox with K & N filter with no picture because it is still vaporware but it
at least shows they are committed...

Anyone care to describe a valve adjustment for the list (again, no manual yet) what
are the recommended interval checks?

Kurt
Salt Lake City

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

Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 04:40:05 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) New member

>Hi
>
>I'm a new member on the list, and I was wondering if it's always so
>quiet?
>
>
>
>Jakes Louw
>[e-mail]


For now the list is in a quiet mode because it is less than two weeks old...however,
we now have nearly 60 members...it will pickup the DR is just too interesting of a
bike not to have plenty to talk about. What we need is for people to start by sharing
some of the experiences without expecting much in return...

I bought my '97 three weeks ago and have begun a few upgrades. The new
Ahh...ahhh...cher...beez... tank arrived last night (thanks Fred)...it is a lovely
thing with the red white and blue 4th of July decal...my kids vote to keep it
on...Gino...torched his...I dunno...a splash of color might be the ticket of the
day....Fred also sent me one of the K & P surgical stainless steel oil filters
(lifetime) and a magnetic drain plug that I have to try to see if it will fit. I also
ordered a shop manual from him.

I also have Norm's Kouba links (Norm, I still need the instructions...I realize I
probably tossed them w/the packaging...but could you send me a copy?)...or, does
anyone have them handy and just type them for the list..probably not extensive...

I also ordered a set of lister Tim Bernard's sideracks and custom 10.5" luggage
rack....this last required a bit of arm twisting because Tim just got back his new
435 from Norm and is full of power lust.

I had a great talk with Bob Bell of Precision Concepts in El Cajun (Caaahoon) on the
recommendation of Eldon Carl. Bob has had great success with setting up the forks and
shocks on the DR. He is offering some great prices to listers (these are in my notes
at work and I'll post them later)...Here are some excerpts from memory. On the
pre-'98 forks Bob recommends the following depending on what kind of money you wish
to invest:

cheapest:  revalve the forks (somewhere around $75) and install the correct springs
for your weight and riding style.

mid: install Race Tech cartridge emulators...and set them up for your weight and
riding style (about $150 if memory serves)

top: install Race Tech cartridge conversion...with custom setup for your weight and
riding style ($395), this uses the excellent cartridge system used in the XR400 and
XR650.

I was elated at this last because I got a great price on the '97 but it didn't have
the better forks of the '98 on up...

Extras: hard anodizing of fork lowers ($75?)

On the rear...he can revalve and set the correct spring for ($75...again, I have to
verify when I get to work tomorrow)...

Last week I called Scott's...they'll set the front and rear up for a little less than
$500...they offer a custom boxed swing arm for $500 but don't recommend it unless you
are into some hard core riding..

I'm petty certain I'm going to pull my forks and shock for work with Bob Bell...John
Gill sent me a couple of articles describing the RM fork and shock conversion and it
is tempting...I also received the new Thumper catalog and they don't recommend a jet
kit for the DR..just installing the Jx needle and spring...they also are listing a
custom airbox with K & N filter with no picture because it is still vaporware but it
at least shows they are committed...

Anyone care to describe a valve adjustment for the list (again, no manual yet) what
are the recommended interval checks?

Kurt
Salt Lake City

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

Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 06:58:11 -0700
From: "Fred Hink" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) New member

- -----Original Message-----
From: Kurt Simpson <[e-mail]>
To: Jakes Louw <[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
<[e-mail]>
Date: Thursday, March 11, 1999 9:45 PM
Subject: Re: (dr350) New member


>I bought my '97 three weeks ago and have begun a few upgrades. The new
>Ahh...ahhh...cher...beez...

Guzhuntheit!!

 tank arrived last night (thanks Fred)...it is a lovely
>thing with the red white and blue 4th of July decal...my kids vote to keep
it
>on...Gino...torched his...I dunno...a splash of color might be the ticket
of the
>day....Fred also sent me one of the K & P surgical stainless steel oil
filters
>(lifetime) and a magnetic drain plug that I have to try to see if it will
fit. I also
>ordered a shop manual from him.


Just think Kurt, next time you are out in the boonies and need a heart
transplant and have to get your blood filtered you can take out your K&P,
give it to the doctors and say "here ya go!"  <chuckle>

Let me know if the magnetic drain plug works and when the service manual
shows up.

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

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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 10:59:40 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) Re: (klr650) DR350 list...NKLR

In a message dated 3/12/99 8:42:29 AM Mountain Standard Time,
[e-mail] writes:

<< >Anybody know how i can subscribe to the new DR350 list I've heard about?
 >
 >Robert >>

It's a quiet list because most of them are out trying to kick start their
bikes ;-)

Gino, Mr. 'Lectric, Pokluda

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

Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 09:55:20 -0700
From: "Tim Bernard" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Re: (klr650) DR350 list...NKLR

Gino
It is quiet because of the pureness of DR riders. BTW on the starting mine
started failing to have enough batterry a few years back & the problem was
my replacement of the headlight with a higher output bulb & it was
discharging the battery. I was suspect of this & pulled the bulb out on the
trail. I took it to the dealer for a check & was informed of the limited DR
charging system. I was also informed that if you did not run with headligt
it would fry the system. We have proved this to incorrect, but we also leave
the taillight on. I am sure this will bring some intellect to a debate, but
it don't matter cause I paid my $50.
- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>;
[e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Friday, March 12, 1999 9:06 AM
Subject: (dr350) Re: (klr650) DR350 list...NKLR


>In a message dated 3/12/99 8:42:29 AM Mountain Standard Time,
>[e-mail] writes:
>
><< >Anybody know how i can subscribe to the new DR350 list I've heard
about?
> >
> >Robert >>
>
>It's a quiet list because most of them are out trying to kick start their
>bikes ;-)
>
>Gino, Mr. 'Lectric, Pokluda
>

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

Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 12:47:29 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) DR350 engine mods

What are the best mods for the DR350 i have a performance exhaust is the 441cc
kit worth while is changing the cam a good idea

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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 13:31:41 -0500
From: "Rob and Laurie" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) New

Testing, vroom, vroom ,vroom....

Robert

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

Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 13:33:00 -0500
From: "Sperduto, Nick" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr350) New

Watch out for that tree !
 ----------
From: Rob and Laurie
To: dr350 list
Subject: (dr350) New
Date: Friday, March 12, 1999 1:31PM

Testing, vroom, vroom ,vroom....

Robert

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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 14:25:22 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Precision Concepts...

Here are the prices for DR350 suspension upgrades:

Reshim and progam the rear shock        $99
Hard anodize shock body                           $60
Setup front forks (conventional)                 $75
Setup front forks (cartridge)                        $99
Hard anodize fork lowers                            $80
Race Tech Cartridge Conversion            $375

Bob Bell
Precision Concepts
1675 N Johnson
El Cajon, CA  92020
619-593-7473


Kurt

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

Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 17:21:11 -0600
From: "chasmatic" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Re: (klr650) DR350 list...NKLR

After kick starting those SR 500's, Gino has seen the light  :-))


- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>;
[e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Friday, March 12, 1999 10:09 AM
Subject: (dr350) Re: (klr650) DR350 list...NKLR


>In a message dated 3/12/99 8:42:29 AM Mountain Standard Time,
>[e-mail] writes:
>
><< >Anybody know how i can subscribe to the new DR350 list I've heard
about?
> >
> >Robert >>
>
>It's a quiet list because most of them are out trying to kick start their
>bikes ;-)
>
>Gino, Mr. 'Lectric, Pokluda
>

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

Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 17:30:55 -0600
From: "chasmatic" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR350 engine mods

Some of us are in agreement that if you don't have the electric start
version, that is the best mod you can make.  The seat can use some help.  A
rear rack is a nice addition.  Learn to ride the front end as the DR likes
to wash out the front on slippery surfaces.  The front end is pushed out for
highway stability and it works great, however, it lacks bite for off-road
(no one else has mentioned this so maybe its me).  Actually, now that I
think about it, the rear spring is too soft for my weight and maybe thats
why the front end washes as the bike sags in tthe rear.  Anyone else had
this problem?

Harral


- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Friday, March 12, 1999 12:00 PM
Subject: (dr350) DR350 engine mods


>What are the best mods for the DR350 i have a performance exhaust is the
441cc
>kit worth while is changing the cam a good idea
>

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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 16:32:43 -0800
From: <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Re: Which Headlight Bulbs

Say Tim,

Tell us the proper/improper bulb wattages.

John




"Tim Bernard" <[e-mail]> on 03/12/99 08:55:20 AM

Please respond to "Tim Bernard" <[e-mail]>

To:   [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail]
cc:    (bcc: John D Gill/RSS/Rockwell)
Subject:  Re: (dr350) Re: (klr650) DR350 list...NKLR




Gino
It is quiet because of the pureness of DR riders. BTW on the starting mine
started failing to have enough batterry a few years back & the problem was
my replacement of the headlight with a higher output bulb & it was
discharging the battery. I was suspect of this & pulled the bulb out on the
trail. I took it to the dealer for a check & was informed of the limited DR
charging system. I was also informed that if you did not run with headligt
it would fry the system. We have proved this to incorrect, but we also leave
the taillight on. I am sure this will bring some intellect to a debate, but
it don't matter cause I paid my $50.
- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>;
[e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Friday, March 12, 1999 9:06 AM
Subject: (dr350) Re: (klr650) DR350 list...NKLR


>In a message dated 3/12/99 8:42:29 AM Mountain Standard Time,
>[e-mail] writes:
>
><< >Anybody know how i can subscribe to the new DR350 list I've heard
about?
> >
> >Robert >>
>
>It's a quiet list because most of them are out trying to kick start their
>bikes ;-)
>
>Gino, Mr. 'Lectric, Pokluda
>

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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 21:01:33 -0600
From: Phil <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) (no subject)

I need the e mail address for the dust list and how I subscribe
HELP,HELP
TIA PHIL

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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 21:14:14 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) (no subject)

- -----Original Message-----
From: Phil <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Friday, March 12, 1999 7:55 PM
Subject: (dr350) (no subject)


>I need the e mail address for the dust list and how I subscribe
>HELP,HELP
>TIA PHIL
DUST:
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>
>
>

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Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 08:45:02 -0500
From: "david olson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Big Gun Exhaust

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Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 08:40:52 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Big Gun Exhaust

Are there any fellow DR350 owners that have tried the Big Gun Exhaust ? Their
advertising on the web claims an 8 HP increase which I find unbelievable.
I am looking for some power or I'm looking for a 2 stroke, still not sure!


A number of KLR people are trying the Big Gun and reporting tremendous power
increases...

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Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 08:45:09 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Fw: (dr350) New member

>Kurt;  My computer says it sent the link installations instructions, but
>could not find it in sent messages so will send a copy snail mail first
>thing Monday, sorry about that. I reccomend a tight .005" intake and .009"
>exhaust cold, and the interval being if you cannot hear them, adjust them.
>If you can hear a valve its a happy valve.  Please check your price list
>from Bob Bell, as including front springs or rear spring, the price seems a
>bit light considering the cost of just the springs. Thanks for the excellent
>job your doing on starting and attending this list, it is and can be very
>informative for the DR model owners.
>
>
>Suzuki DR Suspensions
>DR. DR


Norm, I agree on Bob's prices...I will double-check but they are special prices for
DSN subscribers...

Kurt

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Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 13:29:52 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) Re: '95 DR350SE

I have found a '95 for sale.  I was wondering about market value.  Kelly Blue
Book says $1450 trade in, $2300 retail and the owner is asking $3K.  The bike
has less than 3K miles and has some a/m accessories.

Also wondering if '95 is a decent year for this model or is the '96 on
preferable.  I will be using the bike to ride in some dual-sport events & some
trail riding (ride to trail rather than trailer).

All comments appreciated!

Kevin, Portland, OR.

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Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 13:58:29 -0500
From: "WDSRC" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Re: '95 DR350SE

Here in Florida a 95 fetches between 1800 and 2400 depending on
condition....
- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Saturday, March 13, 1999 1:32 PM
Subject: (dr350) Re: '95 DR350SE


>I have found a '95 for sale.  I was wondering about market value.  Kelly
Blue
>Book says $1450 trade in, $2300 retail and the owner is asking $3K.  The
bike
>has less than 3K miles and has some a/m accessories.
>
>Also wondering if '95 is a decent year for this model or is the '96 on
>preferable.  I will be using the bike to ride in some dual-sport events &
some
>trail riding (ride to trail rather than trailer).
>
>All comments appreciated!
>
>Kevin, Portland, OR.
>
>

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Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 20:30:47 +0000
From: Stuart Reid <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR350 starting

You`ve got me there... :)

After a crash I tend to hold the decompressor down, kick over quite a
few times then kick as normal with the decompressor out.

Sometimes theres no other choice than let it cool down.



[e-mail] wrote:
>
> Stuart,
>
> Anything special after crashing....this is where I have the most trouble with
> my '93.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John

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

Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 20:41:50 +0000
From: Stuart Reid <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR350 engine mods

I find that as well, but I assumed it was down to my lack of riding
ability. The DR350 is my first dirt bike so I have nothing to compare it
to.


chasmatic wrote:
>
> Some of us are in agreement that if you don't have the electric start
> version, that is the best mod you can make.  The seat can use some help.  A
> rear rack is a nice addition.  Learn to ride the front end as the DR likes
> to wash out the front on slippery surfaces.  The front end is pushed out for
> highway stability and it works great, however, it lacks bite for off-road
> (no one else has mentioned this so maybe its me).  Actually, now that I
> think about it, the rear spring is too soft for my weight and maybe thats
> why the front end washes as the bike sags in tthe rear.  Anyone else had
> this problem?
>
> Harral
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
> To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
> Date: Friday, March 12, 1999 12:00 PM
> Subject: (dr350) DR350 engine mods
>
> >What are the best mods for the DR350 i have a performance exhaust is the
> 441cc
> >kit worth while is changing the cam a good idea
> >

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

Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 20:48:10 +0000
From: Stuart Reid <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Dr350 models

Are UK DR350s (like mine ;) ) any different to the american ones? I see
mine as a true dualsport (good for the road and easily capable on the
trail) that doesn`t really need any modifications, so what is the
difference in the offroad model? Can any of the parts from an offroad
DR350 be fitted to the `street` model, and is it worth it?

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

Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 23:04:49 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Re: '95 DR350SE

|I have found a '95 for sale.  I was wondering about market value.  Kelly Blue
|Book says $1450 trade in, $2300 retail and the owner is asking $3K.  The bike
|has less than 3K miles and has some a/m accessories.
|
|Also wondering if '95 is a decent year for this model or is the '96 on
|preferable.  I will be using the bike to ride in some dual-sport events & some
|trail riding (ride to trail rather than trailer).
|

As far as I know 94-96 are the same, 97 may have a different rear hub, 98-99 improved
suspension front and rear...My guess is that $2,600 would be a fair price for a mint '95 but
the market dictates...I had to travel 700 miles for mine....and the next closest was 1200 miles
(both roundtrip)....

Kurt

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Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 02:24:57 -0600
From: "chasmatic" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Re: '95 DR350SE

Kevin,

'95 is a good year.  You get the electric start which some of us think is
the only way to go.  3 bills seems a little high depending on which acc. the
bike has.  If it's got an aftermarket seat (Corbin, Travelcade), big tank,
performance pipe, etc., these are useful.  If it's got some decals,
different grips, etc., they are worth nothing.  In very good shape and
stock, 2400 to 2500 would be about right.  Add on for useful acc.

Harral


- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Saturday, March 13, 1999 12:32 PM
Subject: (dr350) Re: '95 DR350SE


>I have found a '95 for sale.  I was wondering about market value.  Kelly
Blue
>Book says $1450 trade in, $2300 retail and the owner is asking $3K.  The
bike
>has less than 3K miles and has some a/m accessories.
>
>Also wondering if '95 is a decent year for this model or is the '96 on
>preferable.  I will be using the bike to ride in some dual-sport events &
some
>trail riding (ride to trail rather than trailer).
>
>All comments appreciated!
>
>Kevin, Portland, OR.
>

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Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 02:32:25 -0600
From: "chasmatic" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR350 engine mods

Can't be us.  Gotta be the bike.  My wife's Serow is just the opposite.
Front end bites like an angry rattlesnake.  Had to soften up the rear end to
get it to sag, pushing the front end out for stability.

Harral


- -----Original Message-----
From: Stuart Reid <[e-mail]>
To: dr350 <[e-mail]>
Date: Saturday, March 13, 1999 2:41 PM
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR350 engine mods


>I find that as well, but I assumed it was down to my lack of riding
>ability. The DR350 is my first dirt bike so I have nothing to compare it
>to.
>
>
>chasmatic wrote:
>>
>> Some of us are in agreement that if you don't have the electric start
>> version, that is the best mod you can make.  The seat can use some help.
A
>> rear rack is a nice addition.  Learn to ride the front end as the DR
likes
>> to wash out the front on slippery surfaces.  The front end is pushed out
for
>> highway stability and it works great, however, it lacks bite for off-road
>> (no one else has mentioned this so maybe its me).  Actually, now that I
>> think about it, the rear spring is too soft for my weight and maybe thats
>> why the front end washes as the bike sags in tthe rear.  Anyone else had
>> this problem?
>>
>> Harral
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
>> To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
>> Date: Friday, March 12, 1999 12:00 PM
>> Subject: (dr350) DR350 engine mods
>>
>> >What are the best mods for the DR350 i have a performance exhaust is the
>> 441cc
>> >kit worth while is changing the cam a good idea
>> >
>

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