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dr350-digest         Wednesday, July 14 1999         Volume 01 : Number 103




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Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 17:25:58 -0600
From: "Scott Benkert" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 18:26:27 -0500

Would like to make some modifications to my 99 Dual Sport 350sex. Would
appreciate insight as to the priority of changes I should consider. Plan to
make changes to the air box, suspension (links, spring), header and exhaust,
possible porting, forks?, etc. Would also like to know what the jx needle
talk is all about (forgive my lack of understanding on this one), and other
suggestions for making the dual sport more off road worthy. Also plan to
drop down the front sprocket to a 14. thanks

scott b


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Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 17:42:30 -0600
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Fw: (klr650) DR350 shift lever - NKLR

- -----Original Message-----
From: mary hupfer <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 5:36 PM
Subject: (klr650) DR350 shift lever - NKLR


>I have an aftermarket shift lever for a Suzuki 250/350, '93-96 (it came
with my
>KLR650). If anyone can use it let me know.
>Mary
>
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Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 00:03:51 -0400 (EDT)
From: [e-mail] (James Adler)
Subject: (dr350) Re: Shock Info

Thanks all for the info. I thought it would be simple, just did not know
about the collars coming loose on the bottom. I was concerned about
spring tension as I have only worked on old style dual shocks. I'm glad
that won't be a problem, time for an Eibach.
                            Jim A.



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Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 08:11:49 -0400
From: "WDSRC" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) QwikSilver: junk or gold?

Quicksilver--------Junk It!

Came stock on my KTM RXC, it's a piece of@#$?* crap!

Robert

- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
To: Mark Sims <[e-mail]>
Cc: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 6:54 PM
Subject: Re: (dr350) QwikSilver: junk or gold?


>Mark,
>
>Consensis is the pumper is better, but now that you have it call Rob Barnum
@
>760-247-6285 (SoCal). He used to work for Edelbrock, is a DR enthusiast
himself,
>and can offer some assistance.
>
>John
>
>
>
>
>"Mark Sims" <[e-mail]> on 07/13/99 01:58:44 PM
>
>Please respond to "Mark Sims" <[e-mail]>
>
>To:   [e-mail]
>cc:    (bcc: John D Gill/USA/Conexant)
>Subject:  (dr350) QwikSilver: junk or gold?
>
>
>
>
>Hi all,
>
>I've been browsing the DR350 archive and enjoying reading of
>DR350 owner's questions/answers and experiences for about a week
>now.  You all seem like a great bunch of guys (and gals?) and I
>feel I'm truly experiencing the power of the Internet.  I figure
>it's time to introduce myself.
>
>I live in Atlanta and bought a new '98 DR350SE in April.  I've
>been riding it exclusively in the dirt, but would also like to
>do some dualsport tours.  If anyone in the Atlanta area would
>like to hook up to ride let me know.
>
>I've been having ALOT of fun with the bike, but I'm a bit
>disappointed in the acceleration.  Then I learned of the world
>of aftermarket parts.  I have a BIGGUN exhaust ordered and I'm
>hooking up with Jesse to get the magic airbox.
>
>I also got an Edelbrock QwikSilver carb.  I put the carb on Sunday
>and I was pretty shocked at the way the bike would almost die when
>I opened the throttle from closed while coasting in 1st gear.  I
>was hoping that I just needed to play with the tuning - but when I
>called Edelbrock they said that is to be expected and that all carbs
>(other than pump) do that.  Well my stock CV carb did not!
>
>So I'd like to know, has anyone else experienced the QwikSilver?
>Does the stock carb with the JX needle and spring do that?
>
>Edelbrock is adamant that there is not a problem with their
>carbs.  The thought of that carb (at $300+) ending up on a
>shelf is nauseating for me!
>
>Any thoughts on the subject would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Regards...Mark
>
>P.S.  A couple of mods that do work for me:
>
> 1. I changed the front sprocket from a 15 to a 14 tooth.  What
>    a difference that made!  The bike is much more energetic and
>    the top end I lost seems negligible to me (since I ride in
>    the dirt).
>
> 2. I removed the strap from the seat.  Your butt will thank you.
>
>Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
>Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 09:02:07 -0400
From: "Mark Sims" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) QwikSilver: junk or gold?

Hi Jeremy,

Thanks for the info.  I've never had my bike cut out with the stock
carb - but I'm only catching a little air at this point.

Mark


jd1195 wrote:
>
> hello there, mark.  well, i have the same bike as you, although i bought it
> last year in may, and i also thought of the qwicksilver carb.  i dont know
> much about bike modifications, but i have an uncle who races and really
> knows bikes.  i asked him about the carb, and he said i might as well jump
> the bike into a lake if im gonna put that carb on!  he says they are no
> good.  and trust me, if he says something, i listen!  he rides a 99 yz400f,
> which is a whole different world, but he knows both worlds.  i say, send it
> back and look elsewhere.  i dont know what else is out there, but trust me,
> these guys on this list will set you up real nice!  oh, yeah, do you jump
> your bike?  i went riding with my two uncles, and they were just a bouncin
> around on these whoops and a small jump, so i decided, ok, why not.  well,
> the bike jumps ok and lands fine, but, after a few good hits it cut out all
> of a sudden.  it was a pretty hot day, but i wasnt idling around or nothin,
> just happened.  do you have this problem?  let me know, and if there is
> anything to do about it.  thanks, and good luck!
>
> jeremy rosipko
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mark Sims <[e-mail]>
> To: <[e-mail]>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 1:58 PM
> Subject: (dr350) QwikSilver: junk or gold?
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I've been browsing the DR350 archive and enjoying reading of
> > DR350 owner's questions/answers and experiences for about a week
> > now.  You all seem like a great bunch of guys (and gals?) and I
> > feel I'm truly experiencing the power of the Internet.  I figure
> > it's time to introduce myself.
> >
> > I live in Atlanta and bought a new '98 DR350SE in April.  I've
> > been riding it exclusively in the dirt, but would also like to
> > do some dualsport tours.  If anyone in the Atlanta area would
> > like to hook up to ride let me know.
> >
> > I've been having ALOT of fun with the bike, but I'm a bit
> > disappointed in the acceleration.  Then I learned of the world
> > of aftermarket parts.  I have a BIGGUN exhaust ordered and I'm
> > hooking up with Jesse to get the magic airbox.
> >
> > I also got an Edelbrock QwikSilver carb.  I put the carb on Sunday
> > and I was pretty shocked at the way the bike would almost die when
> > I opened the throttle from closed while coasting in 1st gear.  I
> > was hoping that I just needed to play with the tuning - but when I
> > called Edelbrock they said that is to be expected and that all carbs
> > (other than pump) do that.  Well my stock CV carb did not!
> >
> > So I'd like to know, has anyone else experienced the QwikSilver?
> > Does the stock carb with the JX needle and spring do that?
> >
> > Edelbrock is adamant that there is not a problem with their
> > carbs.  The thought of that carb (at $300+) ending up on a
> > shelf is nauseating for me!
> >
> > Any thoughts on the subject would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Regards...Mark
> >
> > P.S.  A couple of mods that do work for me:
> >
> >  1. I changed the front sprocket from a 15 to a 14 tooth.  What
> >     a difference that made!  The bike is much more energetic and
> >     the top end I lost seems negligible to me (since I ride in
> >     the dirt).
> >
> >  2. I removed the strap from the seat.  Your butt will thank you.
> >
> > Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
> > Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
> >

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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 01:17:22 +0100
From: "ThunderSUB" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) News from Portugal ! Suspension & carb work, please help.

Hi,

I have done some mods to my DR to make it Dirt only. So far I have
removed : The horn, passenger pegs, passenger grab rail, blinkers,
mirrors, battery, tool box, clocks, chain guard, sidestand interlock
switch and the left controls on the handlebar.

I have also replaced the stock handlebar for a Tomaselli Aluminum one,
Renthal hand grips, Acerbis plastic headlight, 13 teeth Renthal front
sprocket.

The bike feels a lot lighter than stock, in fact it feels lighter than
my friend's XR250 !

As soon as I replace the stock exhaust system for the new Alum one and
the stock tank (all dented already...) for a a used Acerbis plastic
one, I will weight the bike.

I have also took the bike to the best Portuguese suspension tuner. He
mostly works with TechnoFlex. So far, he has only modified the forks
and set the rear shock sag for my weight. He replaced the stock fork
springs for heavier ones, new fork oil, new fork seals, modified the
hydraulics, etc... to suit my weight and riding style. What a
difference ! I feel a lot more confident with the bike now and I am
riding a lot faster off-road ! It costed me $200, worth every penny.

He told me the stock shock ('93 DR350 S) sucked as it hasn't rebound
adjustment. I will take the bike back to him to get new shock oil, new
gas, new spring and the hydraulics modified to get  faster rebound
than stock. However, he warned me that I shouldn't expect much...

Do you gus think a new shock would solve the rear wobble and
instability of my DR ?

A new shock costs $630. It's a TechnoFlex fully adjustble in
compression (low & high speed), preload, rebound and rider's height.
To modify the stock shock he will charge $135, that's a $500
difference !

I also want to get some opinions on this :

I have ordered an ARROW full system for my DR. I have a Twin Air
filter, I will cut the top of the airbox open and add a Dynojet Stage
2 Kit and a Platinum spark plug. I will get the carb tuned by a
specialist using a Dyno. How much HP increase should I expect ?

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

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ICQ# [3072424]

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


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