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Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 18:43:15 -0600
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Acerbis tank / Exhaust / WB Products / DirtBike Mag / Wheelies / Valve

>
>I have some questions about it :
>
>1. It has 2 fuel valves, one in each side of the tank. Will I have to
>use a Y fuel line connector, then use a single fuel line to the carb ?


this part is easy...yes, you need a  y connector...routing the leftside petcock is kind of tricky...


>2. Fit is not as perfect as I imagined... I think the previous owner
>didn't give me all the parts needed to install the tank because it has
>2 U-holes in its inner side that are probably meant to fit / hold to
>something in the frame that I obviously don't have (did you understand
>what I meant ? Never mind my English...)


I threw out my directions so if you can't get someone on the list that retained there's get in touch
with Acerbis...there fit kit involves taking out the top engine mount and replacing the bolts with kit
bolts and rubber biscuits in a configuration that allows the tank to fit over those newly installed
biscuits...I'm sorry for not being able to be more specific I'm just going from memory...they also
have you remove the rubber piece from the underside of the seat that rests on the tank...

Kurt



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Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 00:21:53 -0400 (EDT)
From: [e-mail] (James Adler)
Subject: (dr350) DR Parts

Claudio,
  My bike is loaded with the parts you mention.
It sounds like you need the mounting hardware for your Acerbis.  You can
use a 't' connector from an auto parts store to connect the two
petcocks.  Make sure the connector is fairly close to the carb so it
will flow, it can be a tedious job to get right.  The mounting brackets
mount to the upper engine mounts, hard to describe as Kurt mentioned.  I
have the WB Power -Up kit the hard way, bought all the parts separate
just before the kit came out. The carb is not a pumper, it is a
FlatSlide Mikuni.  I went straight to 385 with the oversize headpipe and
SuperTrapp racing exhaust. This produces a big boost in power, I believe
the Megalloy or BigGun exhaust would be even better, You can get the
Megalloy sized to fit the header, other brands may need mods, also they
do sell a pumper carb if that is what you want. The oversize header
looks exactly like stock only larger and has mounting tabs for the stock
head shield. I had to do a lot of jetting to get it right, maybe the kit
carb is better. Ignore the bike mags, they consistently put down Suzukis
in general.
Jim A.


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Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 21:20:40 -0700
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Acerbis tank / Exhaust / WB Products / DirtBike Mag /  Wheelies / Valve

Claudio, sounds like you are a wild man with this wheelie stuff. If you can wait a few
weeks I will mail you a Thumper Racing catalog a current model. I feel thier stuff is
more reliable or you can get more for your money. The 435 kit is 245.00 with this you
can lift the front wheel in fourth. the megamax or performax is better than the
megaloy. They are just finishing up thier catalog now I do however have a 97 I could
send you if I had your mailing address. Jesse

ThunderSUB wrote:

> Hi guys,
>
> I need you help. I just bought a used Acerbis tank (is this thing
> huge...). It's a bit scratched but it will do the trick. It costed me
> 1/3 of the regular price.
>
> I have some questions about it :
>
> 1. It has 2 fuel valves, one in each side of the tank. Will I have to
> use a Y fuel line connector, then use a single fuel line to the carb ?
>
> 2. Fit is not as perfect as I imagined... I think the previous owner
> didn't give me all the parts needed to install the tank because it has
> 2 U-holes in its inner side that are probably meant to fit / hold to
> something in the frame that I obviously don't have (did you understand
> what I meant ? Never mind my English...)
>
> 3. The stock tank is "attached" to the frame with two screws inside 2
> rubber "parts"... My question is : Is these 2 rubber parts needed with
> the Acerbis tank ? Can I use the stock screws ?
>
> 4. Anyone here has an Acerbis tank ?
>
> --- // ---
>
> The arrow full system   (http://www.arrow.it/) that I had ordered is
> no longer made for the DR, only the slip-on so I cancelled the order.
> I ordered the WB catalogue, the catalog is huge ! I am considering
> ordering a WB Megalloy Exhaust (P/N 08-170) with a Supertrapp Spark
> Arrestor (P/N 10-905).
>
> Anyone here has this slip-on ? What's your experience ?
>
> What about the WB Performance Header Pipe (P/N 01-169) ? Has anyone
> tried it ?
>
> Noise is not an issue where I usually ride.
>
> Which is the best slip-on (power increase) for the DR ?
>
> Has anyone tried the WB 4-Stroke "Power UP" Performance Kits ? They
> have one to the DR S that includes a rebore to 377 cm, a pumper carb,
> cam, etc... and they claim a 5.0 HP increase for $780.00
>
> --- // ---
>
> I finally got my hands on an issue of Dirt Bike Magazine ! July issue,
> great mag ! It features a comparison test between the DR (R model),
> XR250, KLX300 and Yamaha TT250R. Overall conclusion : The DR was their
> last choice... they liked the engine and carburation but they said the
> frame and swingarm need an update quick, they flex too much and the
> bike's suspension is just "decent" in their opinion.
>
> You US DR riders are so lucky ! If WB had a dealer in Portugal, I
> would have the trickiest and most powerful DR around !
>
> --- // ---
>
> Speaking of power, I finally learned how to really wheelie ! I lift it
> up in second gear and sometimes (depends on balance) I am able to go
> all the way to 5th gear !
>
> About wheelies and their consequences to the bike's engine/forks/frame
> reliability... I lift it up in second without the clutch (on power
> alone) so I guess no harm is done to the engine (am I right ?)...
> However, I change gears (3rd, 4th, 5th) without using the clutch , I
> just back off the throttle a little and go up one gear. I tried to use
> the clutch but the front looses altitude and I loose the balance.
>
> My question is, do clutchless gear-up changes harm the gearbox ? So
> far the only thing I noticed is that chain slack is increasing but I
> am doing over 50 wheelies a day... I have been doing clutchless gear
> changes in my streetbikes for years and never had gearbox problems so
> I guess this is ok...
>
> Sometimes I get it up so high that I almost flip it, so I have use the
> rear brake forcing the front to come down rather violently, do this
> harm the forks or the fork seals ? What about the steering bearings ?
> My bike is becoming more difficult to steer, so this might be the time
> to replace/lube the steering bearings...
>
> --- // ---
>
> How do I know when it's time to check the valve clearance and
> condition ? Is there any engine noise that is a symptom of need of
> valve adjustment ?
>
> Thank you all for your help !
>
> ThunderSUB   (Claudio)
> Lisbon, Portugal
> http://drive.to/thundersub
> ttp://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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Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 21:36:07 -0700
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Carb mods

Mark, how goes the battle I don't think you need to be concerned with the t
vent with the pumper I have been over serious rough stuff without a sign of
a hiccup. I believe this is only inherent to the cv carb. You probably won't
have a plug on the pumper and with the carb off you can turn it upside down,
remove the stock needle and install the tee handle one and see if the recess
tube keeps it from seating. Its pretty straight forward. how is every thing
else going together. one thing to keep in mind the rubber manifold for your
cv is probably too large for the pumper if you got a kit it should be
included along with the push pull cables? Keep me posted on your progress.
Jesse

Mark Sims wrote:

> I'm fitting a 34mm pumper carb to my '98 DR350SE.
>
> The instructions for the T-handle talk about removing
> the cap and then filing away the plug.  Once I do this,
> will the T-handle have enough clearance from the starter?
> Or is there something else I have to do?
>
> Anyone know what the T-vent does?  Is this worthwhile?
>
> Regards...Mark
>
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Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 10:26:10 +0200
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) 4.7 gal. IMS tank?

Did someone of you ever hear if it is possible to mount the 4.7 gal.
IMS tank for the Honda XL 600 on a DR 350?

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Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 08:46:50 -0300
From: "Eusebio Costa" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Acerbis Tank

CONCERNING ACERBIS TANK

Yes, I have one...

As Kurt said,
yes it is really easy to instal the "y" connector , tricky part is to route
the hoses to the carb.

Concerning installation, I still have the diagram and instructions that came
with my Acerbis Tank Kit (in case you want a copy, let me know). You do have
to exchange some bolts/nuts from the engine/frame with the ones that come
with the kit and install the so called rubber biscuits.

Following "guys from the list" advices I changed my metal tank for this
Acerbis (they said it would get dented easily), after the first time I fell
I thought it was really worth the U$200 I paid for it here in Brazil.


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Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 14:23:36 +0200
From: "Pablo" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) New Suzuki DR400

(sorry for the translation;) )

Hello. I have seen in a Spanish magazine that suzuki is preparing a new o=
ne
DR400 (or 420), and that soon it will be clever. But it will be very
specialized, it will no longer be so good "dual-sport" (this tells it the
magazine)... it will possibly be like a WR400... radical.
But there are more news: Suzuki is also preparing two new Trail bikes, ba=
sed
on the motors Twin of the Suzuki SV650(75 CV) and of TL1000S(135 CV). May=
be
soon we do see a new trail (as the Africa Twin) of Suzuki, with about 60-=
65
CV (light?)... and a SUPERVARADERO with about 115-120 CV (this I don't
believe that it is very slight: ()
When I have more news I will warn you
Do you know something more envelope the new one DR400 (pics, reviews...)?
Bye.


_______________________________________________

                           SUZUKI DR350SE
                     "Ride the winds of change"

The Suzuki DR350SE web: www.ctv.es/USERS/pasamo
English Version (provisional) - Versi=F3n en Espa=F1ol


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Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 09:20:46 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr350) 4.7 gal. IMS tank?

In a message dated 7/26/99 2:27:57 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
[e-mail] writes:

<< Did someone of you ever hear if it is possible to mount the 4.7 gal.
 IMS tank for the Honda XL 600 on a DR 350? >>


IMS has a bad habit of overestimating the capacity of their fuel tanks.  In a
conversation I had with them, they told me that the KLR tank would hold 7
gallons.  When I got it, it barely held 5 gallons.  I think Acerbis makes the
biggest tank for the DR350 at 4.25 (a true 4.25, I tested it) gallons.

Gino


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Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 11:24:09 -0400
From: "Mark Sims" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR Parts

Hi,


I'd like to give my bike a boost.  I'm not sure I want to go to
Thumper's 435 yet since my bike only has 600 miles on it.  I'm
thinking that I should go with White Brother's 377 or 385 with
10.5:1 piston and all-around cam.  Then in 2 to 4 years move up
to the 435 if I want more power.  I think I'd get more life out
of the engine that way.  Comments...

The 377 is 82mm and the 385 is 83mm (stock is 79).  I'm concerned
that the 385 might leave the jug too thin.  Would the extra 1mm
of the 377 buy me any meaningful protection?

Megacycle doesn't offer a CAM for the '98 DR350SE.  WB's lists
its all-around cam specs at .335 inch lift and 240 degree duration
for both intake and exhaust.  Does anyone know what stock is?

Mark Sims
'98 DR350SE
Atlanta, GA


James Adler wrote:
>
> Claudio,
>   My bike is loaded with the parts you mention.
> It sounds like you need the mounting hardware for your Acerbis.  You can
> use a 't' connector from an auto parts store to connect the two
> petcocks.  Make sure the connector is fairly close to the carb so it
> will flow, it can be a tedious job to get right.  The mounting brackets
> mount to the upper engine mounts, hard to describe as Kurt mentioned.  I
> have the WB Power -Up kit the hard way, bought all the parts separate
> just before the kit came out. The carb is not a pumper, it is a
> FlatSlide Mikuni.  I went straight to 385 with the oversize headpipe and
> SuperTrapp racing exhaust. This produces a big boost in power, I believe
> the Megalloy or BigGun exhaust would be even better, You can get the
> Megalloy sized to fit the header, other brands may need mods, also they
> do sell a pumper carb if that is what you want. The oversize header
> looks exactly like stock only larger and has mounting tabs for the stock
> head shield. I had to do a lot of jetting to get it right, maybe the kit
> carb is better. Ignore the bike mags, they consistently put down Suzukis
> in general.
> Jim A.
>
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