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dr350-digest           Sunday, May 16 1999           Volume 01 : Number 050




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Date: Sat, 15 May 1999 21:09:39 -0400
From: "J. Carton" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) newbie...

Thanks for the info. I had to break out the manual, (I know RTFM) but hey,
just panicked, thought I really f-d up but after further inspection found
the fuse-blown and wow they actually provided a spare. First ride was to the
auto shop to buy a box of 5 20amp fuses for spares. Thanks for the help all.
For my next fiasco-how do I disconnect the clutch cut-off switch? And if so,
can I use the regular DR350 clutch lever (which the jokers at the parts dept
ordered by mistake for me, which when I tried to return would not accept
(out $30.00) anyways all help appreciated.

Joe
94 DR 350SE


- -----Original Message-----
From: George Kovacs <[e-mail]>
To: J. Carton <[e-mail]>
Cc: James Finnigan <[e-mail]>; DR350 List
<[e-mail]>
Date: Saturday, May 15, 1999 2:46 PM
Subject: Re: (dr350) newbie...


>NO , do not connect the to taillight wires together or you will blow the
fuse.
>If you disconected the side stand switch make sure you got the right
conncetor
>disconected .
>
>
>I would start with the basic stuff.
>
>ignition on
>red engine stop switch make sure it is on the on position
>pull the clutch lever in
>make sure the bike is in netural
>it should start ,
>
>if not check the folowing :
>make sure you did not blow the fuse when you removed the tail light.
>mine has a 20 amp fuse under the left rear fender.
>make sure you still have battery power( does the light comes on when you
turn
>the ignition on?
>check the connectors  under the left rear fender make sure yuo did not
>disconnect anything other than rear tail light.
>
>if all fails try tracing back what ever you disconected ( reconect )
>
>let us know how it goes
>
>
>George
>
>J. Carton wrote:
>
>> >additional stuff:  get rid of the licence plate extention, and plate
light,
>> and
>> >once you get the plate mount it under the tail light , you will be fine.
>> >-------     and looks much cooler too.
>> >
>>
>> HELP!! I just did the above procedure on my 94 DR350SE and now it will
not
>> start! What do I need to do to the plate light wires? Connect them? I've
>> tried both ways and am having no luck.
>
>
- -----Original Message-----
From: George Kovacs <[e-mail]>
To: J. Carton <[e-mail]>
Cc: James Finnigan <[e-mail]>; DR350 List
<[e-mail]>
Date: Saturday, May 15, 1999 2:46 PM
Subject: Re: (dr350) newbie...


>NO , do not connect the to taillight wires together or you will blow the
fuse.
>If you disconected the side stand switch make sure you got the right
conncetor
>disconected .
>
>
>I would start with the basic stuff.
>
>ignition on
>red engine stop switch make sure it is on the on position
>pull the clutch lever in
>make sure the bike is in netural
>it should start ,
>
>if not check the folowing :
>make sure you did not blow the fuse when you removed the tail light.
>mine has a 20 amp fuse under the left rear fender.
>make sure you still have battery power( does the light comes on when you
turn
>the ignition on?
>check the connectors  under the left rear fender make sure yuo did not
>disconnect anything other than rear tail light.
>
>if all fails try tracing back what ever you disconected ( reconect )
>
>let us know how it goes
>
>
>George
>
>J. Carton wrote:
>
>> >additional stuff:  get rid of the licence plate extention, and plate
light,
>> and
>> >once you get the plate mount it under the tail light , you will be fine.
>> >-------     and looks much cooler too.
>> >
>>
>> HELP!! I just did the above procedure on my 94 DR350SE and now it will
not
>> start! What do I need to do to the plate light wires? Connect them? I've
>> tried both ways and am having no luck.
>
>

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Date: Sat, 15 May 1999 20:37:44 -0700
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) needle/spring/t-handle

Patrick, the Idle screw will affect the engine from idle to between 1/4 &
3/8 throttle
and as a general rule since the adjustment screw is between the engine and
the slide it richens the idle mixture asyou open it. On some carbs it is
behind the slide then it leans the idle mixture asit is opened. hope this
helps.  Jesse
PATRICK ANDERSON wrote:

> just ordered my parts yesterday,  love that mail order!!  Anyway,  I
> just have a few questions about the carb.  The pilot air screw on the
> bottom of the carb,  what exactly does that do?  I am pretty sure it is
> an indirect way to meter fuel at low speeds,  (i.e. fuel does not flow
> past the needle.)  I dont know if the bike gets richer as you screw it
> in or out.
> Also,  I kind of blindly ordered the spring,  not knowing exactly what
> it does.  Is it a lighter spring,  allowing the slide to move up more
> easily,  (less velocity through the carb, easier it goes up?)
> thanks
> Pat
> dr350es 94

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Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 01:21:18 -0400 (EDT)
From: [e-mail] (James Adler)
Subject: (dr350) Brake lever

Joe,
You are stuck with the stock brake lever like the rest of us dualsport
model owners, many (including me) who have the wrong useless lever in
the bottom of our tool box somewhere.
As far as I know there are no aftermarket ones for the 'S" models
either. Always give the year & model as a few other parts are also not
interchangeable such as rear sprockets & spark plugs depending on the
year.
Screw the dealer, try Midwest Action Cycle, they have almost all stock
Suzuki parts or can get them Cheaper too..
                      Jim A.

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Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 07:34:48 -0600
From: "Fred Hink" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Brake lever

- ----- Original Message -----
From: James Adler <[e-mail]>
To: <[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, May 15, 1999 11:21 PM
Subject: (dr350) Brake lever


> Joe,
> You are stuck with the stock brake lever like the rest of us dualsport
> model owners, many (including me) who have the wrong useless lever in
> the bottom of our tool box somewhere.
> As far as I know there are no aftermarket ones for the 'S" models
> either. Always give the year & model as a few other parts are also not
> interchangeable such as rear sprockets & spark plugs depending on the
> year.
> Screw the dealer, try Midwest Action Cycle, they have almost all stock
> Suzuki parts or can get them Cheaper too..
>                       Jim A.
>
>
>

I can get you aftermarket levers for your "S" models for $8 - $8.60

Fred Hink
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
         Arrowhead Motorsports
http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/
435-259-7356  Fax [phone]
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 10:45:10 PDT
From: "Bryan Nolastname" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Precision Concepts

Kurt et al-

Bob Bell @ Precision Concepts in El Cajon, CA did my forks for $310.
Included in the price was new, stiffer springs, Race Tech Cartridge
Emulators, new dust & oil seals, heavier fluid, shipping & ins.    Bob is
also doing my rear shock for $170, which includes stiffer spring & his
custom rework of the stock valve, fluid, shipping & ins.  He said local DR
riders are raving about (any of you on this list?) his rework of the stock
DR shock.

I should have everything back to me by end-o-week, and will post my
impressions after a few rides.  I will really be interested to know if I can
tell almost $500 of difference in ride quality!  Seems like alot of dough
for something you cant even see!  But hey, since I'm out of sportbikes now
and the aquisition price for the DR was cheap, I dont mind throwing some $$
into it to make it the best it can be....hey! -I hope it doesnt run off &
join the Army!

Bryan in Dallas
95 DR350SE



>Bryan, great to hear you are trying Precision. Would you detail your
>experiences for the list.
>What kind of prices did Bob quote you and what did the two of you decide
>for upgrades?
>
>Kurt
>

>From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
>To: "Bryan Nolastname" <[e-mail]>,<[e-mail]>

> >Right now (forks & shock are at Precision Concepts getting reworked) I
>can
> >only test the bike in the garage.  After it warms up, there is a stumble
> >between about 3-4K rpms.  I dont like to rev it much higher than 5-6 K
>while
> >its sitting in the garage in neutral.  Any suggestions on jetting/MegaMax
> >setup would be appreciated.
>
>


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Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 19:30:38 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) Some basic and a dumb question

Okay, the dumb one first:

What's the model designation letter for the off-road only model DR?
I was under the impression it's classified as the "S" model with the "SE"
being the dual-purpose version. After reading some posts, I'm not sure.....

Okay the not so dumb one:

What can be done to improve the front forks on this bike? I've got a '93 dirt
only (S ?) model that I ride mostly as a play bike: trail riding and some
high speed fire roads are generallly what I like to do. Given a choice I'd
like the bike to be set up more for trails; looking for as compliant a front
end as I can get but also to be able to handle the high speed blasts. I weigh
in at 150 lbs, so I think the stock springs should be okay. I don't do "Big
Air", Nac Nacs or anything approaching motocross (we are talking a DR here
piloted by a 40-something dude who likes his day job). I'm not interested in
spending a ton of money either. Sound impossible?.........

I submit this for your general and specific comments and suggestions....thanx
a lot for your collective help.

Mike
'93DR350

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Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 19:40:08 -0400 (EDT)
From: [e-mail] (James Adler)
Subject: (dr350) DR call letters

Mike,
I am sure I will be corrected if wrong but the dirt only is the DR350.
The ealy kickstart dualsports are DR350S & the electric start is the
DR350SE.
Suzuki gives them other letters for each year, I
  don't keep up with those.
                       Jim A.

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Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 20:05:36 -0400 (EDT)
From: [e-mail] (James Adler)
Subject: (dr350) 7.6 kg shock spring for Kouba Link

Does anyone know off-hand which companies have these springs currently
in stock?
                          Jim A.

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Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 20:07:47 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR call letters

Jim:

Thanks for the scoop on the call letters; now that you've explained them they
seem to make sense.

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Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 21:35:05 -0400 (EDT)
From: [e-mail] (john miller)
Subject: (dr350) silencer

Anyone out there using a yoshimura silencer on their bike?What do think
of this pipe opposed to the fmf megamax?Is there an aftermarket
pipe(header) made for our bikes?Any suggestions for a best bang for the
buck silencer.

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