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Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 16:27:04 EDT
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Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 17:07:24 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR Day

In a message dated 6/21/99 10:59:05 AM Central Daylight Time, [e-mail]
writes:

<< The most important
 change made to his compared to my stock DR though is definitely the
 incredible stoutness and straight-line stability of his front-end..the RMX
 upside-down forks and triple-clamps. >>

After getting my brains beat out this weekend I am also giving serious
consideration to a major change to my front end. When the forks where stock
they were very wishy washy. I went to some heavier springs and now the bike
handles the heavy stuff well but is very busy on small stuff. It just seems
like you cant tune these forks like you can on other dirt bikes. I have come
to the conclusion that I need a different set of forks. Now I know some of
you out there are wizards at this stuff so your help will be much
appreciated. By the way I have a 95 dirt only DR.

1. If I go to the RMX forks is it a strait bolt up?
2. Is there a particular model year or years I need to look for?
3. Can RM forks be used? If so apply questions 1 and 2 for RM.
4. Are their any other good options Im missing?

Help on this would be much appreciated.
Mike A.
Nashville

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Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 15:21:25 -0700
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR Day

Mike, I installed 87 rm forks on my bike and the changes that I had to make was
the front wheel bearings due to the larger axle on the RM, these bearings have
the same OD but several Internal dimensions are available. Then later I got a
set of marzocci 45mm off a CR 250 95 model with the triple clamps all I had to
do was press out the honda stem and press in the DR stem and they work fine I
had to get the brake carrier from PPS, marzocci disributors. But this tells me
that the RMX would be an easy switch just press out the stem and press in the DR
and change the bearings John Gill has done this to his you might check with him
as to what problems he had in installing the RMX forks on his bike.  Jesse

[e-mail] wrote:

> In a message dated 6/21/99 10:59:05 AM Central Daylight Time, [e-mail]
> writes:
>
> << The most important
>  change made to his compared to my stock DR though is definitely the
>  incredible stoutness and straight-line stability of his front-end..the RMX
>  upside-down forks and triple-clamps. >>
>
> After getting my brains beat out this weekend I am also giving serious
> consideration to a major change to my front end. When the forks where stock
> they were very wishy washy. I went to some heavier springs and now the bike
> handles the heavy stuff well but is very busy on small stuff. It just seems
> like you cant tune these forks like you can on other dirt bikes. I have come
> to the conclusion that I need a different set of forks. Now I know some of
> you out there are wizards at this stuff so your help will be much
> appreciated. By the way I have a 95 dirt only DR.
>
> 1. If I go to the RMX forks is it a strait bolt up?
> 2. Is there a particular model year or years I need to look for?
> 3. Can RM forks be used? If so apply questions 1 and 2 for RM.
> 4. Are their any other good options Im missing?
>
> Help on this would be much appreciated.
> Mike A.
> Nashville
>
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Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:19:44 -0400
From: "Joel Ashman" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Front Brakes.  (Was Newbie Questions)

I might have to try the brake line trick also.  I just got finished bleeding
new fluid into my front brakes on my '92 350S, and the brake still won't
stop the wheel (while pushing) even though the response from the brake lever
is good and strong.  Anyone have any other thoughts?

On another note, I was in the process of starting my bike to take it to get
some air in the front tire, when the kick stand snapped on me, and left me
in a slightly embarrassing position.  Using the kick stand to start the
bike, you say?  Well, I'm 5' 5" and not much of that is leg length.  I've
got no choice but to use the kick stand while starting, unless the bike is
well warmed up.

Any ideas on price of a new stand?  Until I get one, I'm kinda screwed, what
with that stupid switch that I've never taken the time to disable.  Oh well,
I guess I now have both time and motivation...

- --Joel

Joel Ashman
[e-mail]
99 SV650
92 DR350S


 -----Original Message-----
From:     [e-mail]
[mailto:[e-mail]]  On Behalf Of [e-mail]
Sent:    Monday, June 21, 1999 8:48 AM
To:    [e-mail]; [e-mail]
Subject:    Re: (dr350) Newbie Questions

In a message dated 6/21/99 7:28:50 AM Central Daylight Time,
[e-mail] writes:

<< The front brake feels spongy, and is weaker than I think it
 should be.  I changed the fluid (which looked original);
 removed the caliper, and cleaned everything up, and
 sanded the glazing off the pads (the pads look to have
 about 50% left) -- none of which helped.  Any
 suggestions? >>


Try installing a braided stainless steel brake line. The rubber lines tend
to
bulge when the brakes are applied.

Mike A.
Nashville

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Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 22:27:49 -0600
From: njkouba <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR Day

[e-mail] wrote:

> In a message dated 6/21/99 10:59:05 AM Central Daylight Time, [e-mail]
> writes:
>
> << The most important
>  change made to his compared to my stock DR though is definitely the
>  incredible stoutness and straight-line stability of his front-end..the RMX
>  upside-down forks and triple-clamps. >>
>
> After getting my brains beat out this weekend I am also giving serious
> consideration to a major change to my front end. When the forks where stock
> they were very wishy washy. I went to some heavier springs and now the bike
> handles the heavy stuff well but is very busy on small stuff. It just seems
> like you cant tune these forks like you can on other dirt bikes. I have come
> to the conclusion that I need a different set of forks. Now I know some of
> you out there are wizards at this stuff so your help will be much
> appreciated. By the way I have a 95 dirt only DR.
>
> 1. If I go to the RMX forks is it a strait bolt up?
> 2. Is there a particular model year or years I need to look for?
> 3. Can RM forks be used? If so apply questions 1 and 2 for RM.
> 4. Are their any other good options Im missing?
>
> Help on this would be much appreciated.
> Mike A.
> Nashville
>
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Mike:   The problem with the stock front forks is they have to much high speed
compression and not enough  low speed rebound.  When you installed the heavier
springs you need to increase the rebound, and decrease the compression.  A fork
brace is the best improvement one can make for minimizing the flex.  To my
knowledge the 89-97 RM or RMX front forks will fit if you exchange the lower
tripple clamp stem with the DR's.   Then  it's a bolt on as far as the forks are
concerned,  having the RMX or RM front wheel and brakes just makes it easier, as
no spacers etc are required.  If you have a choice, the 96 & 97 RM dual
chambered  49mm conventionals are awsome for enduro type riding, as they can be
revalved for a very plush controlled ride with mininum stickshon.  The down side
is the fork tubes hang down below the axel. The up sidedown type forks  are a
big improvement over stock but are pretty rude on the small stuff unless the
compression and rebound shims are changed and the air blead is vented.

Did you get my letter? Your computer will not except my E-mail.  Thanks  Norm

Suzuki DR Suspensions
DR. DR


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Date: Mon, 21 Jun 99 21:47:20
From: "Ludwig Geromiller" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Upgrading the DR

Hi Claudio,

the stock throttle of an '93 DR will fit with the Mikuni TM36 carb.
Technoflex seem to be quite good, but Oehlins will be even better in my =
opinion.
Regarding the springs: I use a set of harder WP Springs, AFAIK there is =
no harder set
from =99hlins availiable. The Acerbis tank is just a little wide, but it=
 holds lots of gasoline
and will give you a better range.

on my page i got a picture of the kouba-links compared to the stock Suz.=
 links. they are
about 8mm longer.

http://www.ccwn.org/Ludwig.Geromiller/motorrad/dr350e.htm

If money is no  issue, get the Kouba-links and an =99hlins shock with a =
harder spring.

Have a nice time. And remember: the rubber side of your bike should stay=
 downside.

Ludwig.


On Sat, 19 Jun 1999 20:39:08 +0100, ThunderSUB wrote:

>Hi guys,
>
>I have a DR 350 S ('93), stock engine and Twin Air filter.
>
>I have decided to go for the Arrow alum. exhaust full system and for a
>Mikuni 36mm Flat side carb.
>
>Before I order these parts, can someone tell me if I will be able to
>use the stock throttle with the new carb ?
>
>I will open the top of the airbox and have it re-jet.
>
>Now, about the suspension... Anyone heard about TECNOFLEX ? Are they
>any good ?  Which are the best shock / front springs to replace the
>stock ones (Ohlins, WP, etc...) ?
>
>What are Kouba Links ? Is there a homepage where I can see them ?
>
>Should I buy a new shock or go with the Kouba links (assuming money is
>a secondary issue) ?
>
>I also need a plastic tank. I am thinking about Acerbis. What do you
>guys think ?
>
>Please, feel free to e-mail me any advice and/or suggestions about
>these matters !
>
>Anyone know good company sites (in Europe) that sell these parts and
>ship internationally ?
>
>Thanks !
>
>ThunderSUB   (Claudio)
>Lisbon, Portugal
>http://drive.to/thundersub
>http://www.ip.pt/~ip203789/r1/index.html
>http://www.ip.pt/~ip203789/speed/speed.html
>http://www.ip.pt/~ip203789/virago/virago.html
>
>[e-mail]
>ICQ# [3072424]
>
>* 1982 Honda Dax 70
>* 1993 Suzuki DR350S
>* 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1
>
>
>ThunderSUB   (Claudio)
>Lisbon, Portugal
>http://drive.to/thundersub
>http://www.ip.pt/~ip203789/r1/index.html
>http://www.ip.pt/~ip203789/speed/speed.html
>http://www.ip.pt/~ip203789/virago/virago.html
>
>[e-mail]
>ICQ# [3072424]
>
>* 1982 Honda Dax 70
>* 1993 Suzuki DR350S
>* 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1
>
>
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350
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Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 08:05:51 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr350) Front Brakes.  (Was Newbie Questions)

In a message dated 6/21/99 11:14:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[e-mail] writes:

<< I might have to try the brake line trick also.  I just got finished
bleeding
 new fluid into my front brakes on my '92 350S, and the brake still won't
 stop the wheel (while pushing) even though the response from the brake lever
 is good and strong.  Anyone have any other thoughts? >>

Joel;

Don't even think about trying the brake line replacement, just do it. The
Clymer's manual I have for my '93 DR350 says to replace both brake lines
around the 2-year mark.

When was the last time the calipers were rebuilt? I'm thinking maybe the
front one has siezed up; if it's never been done, this might be the time to
tear into them (do front and rear 'cause Murphy's law will have the rear one
sieze about 2-3 days after you finish working the front). Make sure you've
bled all the air from the system.

Don't know offhand the price for a kickstarter lever, but it might not be too
bad if you were to order one new. Check out the online salvage yards first;
fire up your favorite search engine and punch in "motorcycle salvage". Check
where you live for salvage yards; the DR's a popular bike so there should be
some out there for salvage. Look in the back of "Dirt Bike" or "Dirt Rider"
mags, there's usually a couple of ads for salvage yards.

Mike
'93DR350

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Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 13:10:30 +0100
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) Stopping a DR350

Hi,

Anyone out there know of a White Brothers stockist in the UK?  There's an
oversize front disk and calliper displacer in their catalogue that may make
stopping more of a science than an art, but the only European address I have
is in Sweden.

Also, if anyone has fitted such a beast I'd be very interested to hear your
opinions.

My bike's a '96 DR350SES, now with 30,000 miles, Cycle Gear airbox, Acerbis
16 litre tank and low front mudguard, if anyone want to know anything about
them.

Cheers!

Andy Doyle             Suffolk, England

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Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 11:01:31 -0400
From: "WDSRC" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Florida Dual Sport Ride

Just a quick reminder:

The cutoff date for entering the 1999 Devil's Creek Dual Sport Ride July
31/August 1  in Brooksville, FL is coming up fast! We only have 30 slots
left. You can get an event flyer by e-mailing the Withlacoochee Dual Sport
Riders at [e-mail] or you can print one from our website at
http://www.geocities.com/Baja/Canyon/5245

So far we have bikes ranging from Yamaha XT225's to a BMW GS1100 with riders
coming in from Miami, Pensicola, Jacksonville and all over! Come join us for
a G-R-E-A-T dual sport ride. This is NOT like the Daytona event!

Look forward to having you join us!

Robert Frey
WDSRC
"Loud Pipes Risk Rights, Be Responsible, Be Quiet."


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Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 07:53:22 -0700
From: <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Upgrading the DR

Claudio,

I still think if you decide to order a carb, then you'd be best off with the
33mm pumper. But if you insist on the 36mm FS (recommended for 385cc up), then I
have one for sale ($100US; $250 new; you pay shipping), White Brothers Part No.
15-726 (for a '90-'93 S model, but will fit all of the dirt models w/an extra
boot and manifold I have), in the original WB Mikuni box, plus an assortment of
jets. It comes with a nice Gunnar Gasser whirlpull throttle and cable, of which
you will need as you cannot use theFS mikuni with the stock cable and throttle
housing - to answer your original question. Additionally, I have a UNI foam
filter if you want it.

Any suspension work or new components will result in a improvement; it depends
upon how important it is to you, what you plan on doing with it, and how much
you want to spend.

John




"ThunderSUB" <[e-mail]> on 06/19/99 12:39:08 PM

Please respond to "ThunderSUB" <[e-mail]>

To:   "Suzuki DR350S" <[e-mail]>
cc:    (bcc: John D Gill/USA/Conexant)
Subject:  (dr350) Upgrading the DR




Hi guys,

I have a DR 350 S ('93), stock engine and Twin Air filter.

I have decided to go for the Arrow alum. exhaust full system and for a
Mikuni 36mm Flat side carb.

Before I order these parts, can someone tell me if I will be able to
use the stock throttle with the new carb ?

I will open the top of the airbox and have it re-jet.

Now, about the suspension... Anyone heard about TECNOFLEX ? Are they
any good ?  Which are the best shock / front springs to replace the
stock ones (Ohlins, WP, etc...) ?

What are Kouba Links ? Is there a homepage where I can see them ?

Should I buy a new shock or go with the Kouba links (assuming money is
a secondary issue) ?

I also need a plastic tank. I am thinking about Acerbis. What do you
guys think ?

Please, feel free to e-mail me any advice and/or suggestions about
these matters !

Anyone know good company sites (in Europe) that sell these parts and
ship internationally ?

Thanks !

ThunderSUB   (Claudio)
Lisbon, Portugal
http://drive.to/thundersub
http://www.ip.pt/~ip203789/r1/index.html
http://www.ip.pt/~ip203789/speed/speed.html
http://www.ip.pt/~ip203789/virago/virago.html

[e-mail]
ICQ# [3072424]

* 1982 Honda Dax 70
* 1993 Suzuki DR350S
* 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1


ThunderSUB   (Claudio)
Lisbon, Portugal
http://drive.to/thundersub
http://www.ip.pt/~ip203789/r1/index.html
http://www.ip.pt/~ip203789/speed/speed.html
http://www.ip.pt/~ip203789/virago/virago.html

[e-mail]
ICQ# [3072424]

* 1982 Honda Dax 70
* 1993 Suzuki DR350S
* 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1


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