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dr350-digest          Tuesday, July 27 1999          Volume 01 : Number 114




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Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 14:59:50 -0700
From: Doug Bragg <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr350) DR Parts

I'm not sure of the cost of either engine bore (from Thumper or the others)
but I would probably go with the least expensive of the options, because in
a few years you may want another bike, like I now do, here's why (don't
mean to bore you with my story):

I bought my '94 DR 350 SE new in May '94, basically new to riding other
than a Honda Trail 70 back in my early teens (1982-1985), so it was like
learning to ride again.
I do most of my riding on fire roads and trails too.  I have now reached a
point in my riding ability that surpasses what I'd like the DR to do.
 Power is plentiful for me with 15/47 gearing (I'm 150 lbs + about 15-20
pounds of fanny pack and back pack that I always wear and sometime another
5 lbs of video camera equipment-aka helmet cam), it's just the suspension
that makes it a handful on trails where one can carry speed (say 3rd gear).
 This works real good for trail riding in 2nd gear (slower speeds),
although highway speeds of 60, the bike is running at 6500 RPM.
I'm using stock exhaust and stock jetting.  I never really though much
about how the DR was holding back my ability to ride until I rode a
friend's KTM RX/C 400 and his ATK 605 (both dual sport bikes) earlier this
summer.  I have even upgraded the front and rear suspension, but I can't
come close to riding the DR lilke I did the KTM and ATK.
I'm not saying the DR isn't a good bike, I love mine and have enjoyed every
minute I've spent behind the bars riding it 11k miles.  It's just maybe not
up to what an high level intermediate or advanced rider can throw at it.

my 2 cents worth.

Doug

- -----Original Message-----
From:    Mark Sims [SMTP:[e-mail]]
Sent:    Monday, July 26, 1999 10:32 AM
To:    Doug Bragg
Cc:    'DR350 list'
Subject:    Re: (dr350) DR Parts

I only ride in the dirt, on trails connected by fire roads.  I'm
looking for more thrust at bottom for the trail riding.

I'm currently fitting a pumper carb, air box and Big Gun exhaust
but I'll be (pleasantly) surprised if that gives me as much as
I'm looking for.

I'm also running 14/41 rather than stock 15/41 sprockets which
made a nice difference.  I may try 14/43.

Mark

Doug Bragg wrote:
>
> Mark:
>
> What type of riding do you mostly do, street or dirt?
>
> If dirt, is it trail or mostly road (fire roads, etc.)?
>
> doug
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   Mark Sims [SMTP:[e-mail]]
> Sent:   Monday, July 26, 1999 8:24 AM
> To:     James Adler; [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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Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 19:33:53 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) trip to Europe

I am sending my bike via sea to Europe.  Where do I buy the required
insurance?  Also,  what type of license will be needed.  I am going for 3-4
weeks but am leaving the bike with family.  Can I transfer the bike over to a
family member so that it can be registered there?  I will be going again next
year and will try to sell the bike there.

Thanks in advance

John

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Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 21:37:42 -0400 (EDT)
From: [e-mail] (James Adler)
Subject: (dr350) DR Parts

Mark,
Since your bike is so new you could go with either a cam and stock bore
hi-comp piston or the 378. Both would give a nice boost. My bike is old
so I went straight to 385 but would not have if t was newer and ridden
on the street at all. I rode mine with stock & FS Mikuni  aftr the mods,
slight increase with FS but stocker would work fine. I had mine done at
Cycle Specialty in Fayetteville.
Jim A.


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Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 21:44:34 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr350) re: plastic tanks

In a message dated 7/26/99 11:24:46 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
[e-mail] writes:

<< Does anyone know/have expericence on setting up a modern day IMS or
 Clarke or Acerbis tanks with a set up like this.. sure would help get
 max fuel out of the tank.
 Heck, even my BMW has a lot of wasted , unuseable fuel--
  >>

The Acerbis DR350 tank is dual petcock.  Gravity feed no less.

Gino

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Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 08:30:54 +0200
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) Used DR 350SE

Hallo! Checked out a DR 350SE one hour ago. It is a 1998 model, which
was used in a shop as test bike for customers for 500 km. Then the
current owner bought it and sells it now. He says that there are 2500 km
on it now, but as the speedometer is defekt, you can't proove. The
bike looks ok, but not very clean. There is a little rust on the
handlebars. This surprises me a little bit. But the best thing is,
that the DR did not start. The owner excused many times and could
not understand. He says he has no service book, where the first
service is marked. In Austria the DR is sold for about 3800 US$. He
wanted 3100 US$. I told him that I would pay 2800 US$ and that he
has to do a check by the Austian Drivers Club. What do you think?

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Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 06:06:16 -0700
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Used DR 350SE

David, greetings from Grants Pass Oregon you might just check the plug,or possibly a
valve adjustment. I bought mine used, got it home, and kicked my brains out for about
20 minutes then checked the plug which was fouled, I installed a new one and it started
the first kick. A tight intake valve will cause hard starting also. These are simple
things, and the price sounds fair.  Jesse

[e-mail] wrote:

> Hallo! Checked out a DR 350SE one hour ago. It is a 1998 model, which
> was used in a shop as test bike for customers for 500 km. Then the
> current owner bought it and sells it now. He says that there are 2500 km
> on it now, but as the speedometer is defekt, you can't proove. The
> bike looks ok, but not very clean. There is a little rust on the
> handlebars. This surprises me a little bit. But the best thing is,
> that the DR did not start. The owner excused many times and could
> not understand. He says he has no service book, where the first
> service is marked. In Austria the DR is sold for about 3800 US$. He
> wanted 3100 US$. I told him that I would pay 2800 US$ and that he
> has to do a check by the Austian Drivers Club. What do you think?
>
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Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 7:39:02 PDT
From: Scott Aldrich <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Used DR 350SE

  I agree about checking the plug.  I let my '98 DR350SE sit for a
couple of weeks after a long dual sport ride.  When I went to start it
a couple of weeks later, it wouldn't start.  I changed the plug and
she fired right up.

Otherwise it sounds like a good price that you offered.

Good luck!

- --
Scott Aldrich

> David, greetings from Grants Pass Oregon you might just check the
> plug,or possibly a valve adjustment.  I bought mine used, got it home,
> and kicked my brains out for about 20 minutes then checked the plug
> which was fouled, I installed a new one and it started the first kick.
> A tight intake valve will cause hard starting also.  These are simple
> things, and the price sounds fair.  Jesse
>
> [e-mail] wrote:

> > Hallo! Checked out a DR 350SE one hour ago. It is a 1998 model, which
> > was used in a shop as test bike for customers for 500 km. Then the
> > current owner bought it and sells it now. He says that there are 2500 km
> > on it now, but as the speedometer is defekt, you can't proove. The
> > bike looks ok, but not very clean. There is a little rust on the
> > handlebars. This surprises me a little bit. But the best thing is,
> > that the DR did not start. The owner excused many times and could
> > not understand. He says he has no service book, where the first
> > service is marked. In Austria the DR is sold for about 3800 US$. He
> > wanted 3100 US$. I told him that I would pay 2800 US$ and that he
> > has to do a check by the Austian Drivers Club. What do you think?

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Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 12:42:32 -0500
From: David Millhollon <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) swing arm

Has anyone had Thumper box in there swing arms.Did it make a drastic
improvement? Was the shipping process and turn around time tolerable?My
95DR350s sucks in the handling department.Haven't made any changes yet
but would like to know of any mods that can be made without having to
deprive my children of food.Thanks Guys and Gals this list is really
cool.
David in Ft Worth
95 DR350(s)


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Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 11:56:21 -0700
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) swing arm

David, now that I have tried them the first thing I would suggest would be a set of
kouba links. Contact Norm Kouba at www.geocities.com/motorcity/2299 or
[e-mail] or 208-939-3753. You will find no more sidekick or harsh rear
kick up just a nice plush ride.  Jesse

David Millhollon wrote:

> Has anyone had Thumper box in there swing arms.Did it make a drastic
> improvement? Was the shipping process and turn around time tolerable?My
> 95DR350s sucks in the handling department.Haven't made any changes yet
> but would like to know of any mods that can be made without having to
> deprive my children of food.Thanks Guys and Gals this list is really
> cool.
> David in Ft Worth
> 95 DR350(s)
>
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Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 15:06:37 -0500
From: David Millhollon <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) suspension

You guys have some great advice. The Kouba Links sound like an =
inexpensive fix for what seems to be a big problem.What would complement =
this for the front end.I love the bike but it handles like the handle =
bars are wet noodles and I have a flat on the rear. Would trying to find =
a set of USD RM forks be an impossible and expensive feat? I would like =
to be able to ride this thing on a mx track for fun if I wanted to.
Thanks
Dave in FT WORTH with a superslinky DR350(s)=09


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