ftp.xmission.com/2014.06.ftp.xmission.com.tar/ftp.xmission.com/pub/lists/dr350/archive/v01.n122

Internet Message Format | 1999-08-02 | 17KB

From: [e-mail] (dr350-digest)
To: [e-mail]
Subject: dr350-digest V1 #122
Reply-To: dr350-digest
Sender: [e-mail]
Errors-To: [e-mail]
Precedence: bulk


dr350-digest          Tuesday, August 3 1999          Volume 01 : Number 122




----------------------------------------------------------------------

Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 23:45:02 EDT
From: Bryant Wang <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) modified corbin/travecade?

Kurt

Thanks for the info. I assume you have a modified Corbin for your klr. How
do you like it? is it noticeably comfier than stock. how much it it?

Is it just pure foam or what? is it wider?

I was looking at the travelcade saddle website. Their seat looks Like a
pretty good upgrade. They use a gel material for the butt area. Plus they
have a kit where you use your stock seat pan and presumably save money.

I have no idea what it cost. anyone?

bryant
>I mean have Corbin modify it when they build it. They don't charge extra
>for this as long
>as it is at time of sale. We started this on the KLR and it has gotten to
>the point that
>they now ask customers buying a KLR Corbin do you want the standard or
>modified? We have
>them build it "without the dip". The person we've been dealing with is Raul
>who is manager
>of customer service. If you're ready to give it a shot tell him you were
>talking with some
>of the KLR people about what they do and ask if he could build a DR seat
>the same way. If
>you look at the pictures on the web they look like the same design. I think
>it'll work.
>
>Kurt
>
>
>Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
>Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
>


_______________________________________________________________
Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com

#Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
#Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
Unsubscribe by sending message to [e-mail]. Leave subject blank
body message unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest).

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 3 Aug 1999 02:32:31 +0200
From: "Pablo" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) About CRD KIT...

Sorry for the translation ... if you don't understand something...  :) :)=
 :)

Hello. I would thank you somebody to explain to me as to install the CRD
carburetor Kit for the Suzuki DR350 (it is for a friend...
http://www.ctv.es/USERS/pasamo/masdrs.htm ). The kit is in this page
(http://www.crd-international.com/en/shop-acces.htm  ... look the pic).
These are the instructions that come with the Kit  :

_ Before mounting the CRD kit, cut the top of the airbox, keep the rubber
scotched under the seat.
_ Principal jet : 160
_ Standard needle : 3rd hole from the top
_ Throttle-chamber spring : standard
_ Tank height : 14.6+1
_ Air screw : 1T 1/8 ( unscrew )
_ Delete the grate in the air tube next to the airbox
_ Remove the breather pipe on the gearbox located at the air tube and blo=
ck
the hole with silicone.


My friend will thank that somebody explains to him as carrying out these
adjustments, as well as to know if with what brings the kit (this kit bri=
ngs
the air filterr, 1 screw (principal jet?) and manual with those
instructions) it is enough to carry out what the instructions indicate, o=
r
it is necessary to have more components....

Thank you.

_______________________________________________

                           SUZUKI DR350SE
                     "Ride the winds of change"

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



#Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
#Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
Unsubscribe by sending message to [e-mail]. Leave subject blank
body message unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest).

------------------------------

Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 19:45:05 -0600
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) modified corbin/travecade?

>Thanks for the info. I assume you have a modified Corbin for your klr. How
>do you like it? is it noticeably comfier than stock. how much it it?
>
>Is it just pure foam or what? is it wider?
>
>I was looking at the travelcade saddle website. Their seat looks Like a
>pretty good upgrade. They use a gel material for the butt area. Plus they
>have a kit where you use your stock seat pan and presumably save money.
>
>I have no idea what it cost. anyone?
>
>bryant


Corbin dualsport seats are more comfortable because they are wider...much wider. The come on their own
fiberglass pan which is much stronger than stock (at least in the case of the KLR). If you buy a
Travelcade for your DR...buy the Suzuki Gel Seat which is made by Travelcade and is cheaper. I saw
Gino's and it is definitely better than the stocker. I ordered a DR w/o the dip from Raul on
Friday...$296 with S & H in black leather and purple welt...

Kurt


#Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
#Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
Unsubscribe by sending message to [e-mail]. Leave subject blank
body message unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest).

------------------------------

Date: Mon, 02 Aug 1999 21:14:27 -0700
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) CUT AIRBOX VS MAGIC AIRBOX

HI guys, sorry I find I must backup a little I got my letter today from RST Racing
heads in Lakeland FL that did the flowbench test on the DR350 head, airbox etc. I
find it was the stock airbox that flowed the 134.3 not one with the top cut out
they are trying to find one with the top cut out and run it on the flowbench and
send me the data then I will let everyone  know how the comparison goes.
regards Jesse

kevin albrecht wrote:

> What does cfm stand for and how much is the vortex airbox?
>
> Kevin 98DR350
> At 09:05 PM 7/31/99 -0700, you wrote:
> >HI John, I see your ad in cycle news any luck yet on the sale good price
> for what
> >you have in it.for the buyer anyway. I have a customer that purchased an
> airbox and
> >he is doing some serious porting ,cam etc. and took it to an outfit that has a
> >flowbench to do some testing these are the figures he gave me and the
> certificates
> >are coming in the mail. 1.stock airbox with the top cut out 134.3 cfm
> >                                   2.vortex airbox 265 cfm
> >                                   3.stock cv carb 144 cfm
> >                                   4.stock head 148.9 cfm
> >                                   5.ported head 184 cfm
> >I guess that tells the story. I am getting more calls with the cycle news ad
> >needless to say I am excited. regards Jesse
> >
> >[e-mail] wrote:
> >
> >> According to the CG literature, their (now the improved Vortex from
> Jesse) air
> >> box is good for a few HP over a top cut-out box; their literature with
> the dyno
> >> curve shows a smooth ark as opposed to the air box cutout's
> ever-so-slight peaks
> >> and valleys, and the overrev is 500 RPMs more. What the chart does not
> show is
> >> what is felt when on the trail/road - improved throttle response let alone
> >> convient filter access and added life between services; the square area
> of the
> >> Uni filter is much larger than stock.
> >>
> >> John
> >>
> >> [e-mail] (John) on 07/07/99 07:36:10 PM
> >>
> >> Please respond to [e-mail] (John)
> >>
> >> To:   [e-mail]
> >> cc:    (bcc: John D Gill/USA/Conexant)
> >> Subject:  (dr350) CUT AIRBOX VS MAGIC AIRBOX
> >>
> >> O.K. guys lets get some opinions.How much of a power difference would
> >> there be between the stock air box if it were cut and a K&N airfilter
> >> installed as opposed to the magic airbox and the filter it comes
> >> with?This is in no way,shape,or form a knock on the magic airbox as it's
> >> reputation speaks for itself.
> >>
> >>                      P.S. I have a friend selling a 1990
> >>                              DRS 1,200miles like new
> >>                               very clean bike.He is
> >>                                looking for 2K but he is
> >>                               neg on the price.He is on
> >>                              Long Island N.Y. anyone
> >>                              interested let me know.
> >>                              It's in th paper and I don't
> >>                             think it will last long.
> >>
> >> Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
> >> Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
> >>
> >> Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
> >> Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
> >
> >
> >#Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
> >#Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
> >Unsubscribe by sending message to [e-mail]. Leave
> subject blank
> >body message unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest).
> >
> >


#Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
#Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
Unsubscribe by sending message to [e-mail]. Leave subject blank
body message unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest).

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 03 Aug 1999 06:32:38 -0700
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr350) Pumper carb on a DR350SE

Mark,

What is your concept of "difficult"???  :-)

David Heverin
(2) 1990 DR350's
.........................................
Mark Sims wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
>
> I found that's it's easy to make main jet changes without
> taking the carb off.  Just take off the seat and tank, then
> remove the brake fluid container bracket.  Loosen the bracket
> on the manifold and air boot and you can spin the carb to
> get to the underneath.  You have to take off the throttle
> cables, too.  I plan to use this approach if I change the
> needle position as well.

Mark

#Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
#Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
Unsubscribe by sending message to [e-mail]. Leave subject blank
body message unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest).

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 03 Aug 1999 10:00:43 -0400
From: "Mark Sims" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Pumper carb on a DR350SE

Hi David,

If you've had your carb off, I think you'll agree
that by far the most difficult part of reinstalling
is squeezing the carb back between the intake manifold
and air boot.  Taking off the seat and gas tank has
to be done anyway to get the cables off and is, in
my opinion, easy compared to wrestling the carb back
in.

"Easy" may be a bit of a stretch!

Regards...Mark

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> Mark,
>
> What is your concept of "difficult"???  :-)
>
> David Heverin
> (2) 1990 DR350's
> .........................................
> Mark Sims wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> >
> > I found that's it's easy to make main jet changes without
> > taking the carb off.  Just take off the seat and tank, then
> > remove the brake fluid container bracket.  Loosen the bracket
> > on the manifold and air boot and you can spin the carb to
> > get to the underneath.  You have to take off the throttle
> > cables, too.  I plan to use this approach if I change the
> > needle position as well.
>
> Mark
>
> #Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
> #Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
> Unsubscribe by sending message to [e-mail]. Leave subject blank
> body message unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest).

#Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
#Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
Unsubscribe by sending message to [e-mail]. Leave subject blank
body message unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest).

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 03 Aug 1999 07:49:54 PDT
From: "Bryan Nolastname" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Pumper carb on a DR350SE

You really dont have to take the seat/tank off to get the cables off...just
unscrew the whole plate that holds the throttle cables from the carb...just
two screws; no need to re-adjust cable travel upon reassy...just screw the
plate back on.

I dont think you'd have to take tank/seat off to turn the carb in its boots
either...assuming you have a pumper and that the pumper is smaller than the
stock CV carb.  The stock carb will not turn in its boots to allow easy
access to the bottom end....not for me anyway.

Bryan in Dallas
95 DR350SE


>From: "Mark Sims" <[e-mail]>
>Reply-To: "Mark Sims" <[e-mail]>
>To: [e-mail]
>CC: [e-mail]
>Subject: Re: (dr350) Pumper carb on a DR350SE
>Date: Tue, 03 Aug 1999 10:00:43 -0400
>
>Hi David,
>
>If you've had your carb off, I think you'll agree
>that by far the most difficult part of reinstalling
>is squeezing the carb back between the intake manifold
>and air boot.  Taking off the seat and gas tank has
>to be done anyway to get the cables off and is, in
>my opinion, easy compared to wrestling the carb back
>in.
>
>"Easy" may be a bit of a stretch!
>
>Regards...Mark
>
>[e-mail] wrote:
> >
> > Mark,
> >
> > What is your concept of "difficult"???  :-)
> >
> > David Heverin
> > (2) 1990 DR350's
> > .........................................
> > Mark Sims wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > >
> > > I found that's it's easy to make main jet changes without
> > > taking the carb off.  Just take off the seat and tank, then
> > > remove the brake fluid container bracket.  Loosen the bracket
> > > on the manifold and air boot and you can spin the carb to
> > > get to the underneath.  You have to take off the throttle
> > > cables, too.  I plan to use this approach if I change the
> > > needle position as well.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > #Visit dr350 archives at
>http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
> > #Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
> > Unsubscribe by sending message to [e-mail]. Leave
>subject blank
> > body message unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest).
>
>#Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
>#Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
>Unsubscribe by sending message to [e-mail]. Leave
>subject blank
>body message unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest).


_______________________________________________________________
Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com

#Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
#Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
Unsubscribe by sending message to [e-mail]. Leave subject blank
body message unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest).

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 03 Aug 1999 08:03:52 PDT
From: "Bryan Nolastname" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) (no DR content) Cruiser & Sportbike for sale in Dallas; Ideas on bike rental bus

Hey guys--

I buy/sell bikes in my spare time as a little side business.

In case anyone is interested...I have a cherry 96 Honda Shadow ACE 1100 for
sale for $6200 obo.  It is purple/pearl white, 6400 miles, under Honda
factory extended warranty till April, 2000, has been garage kept, and is in
perfect condition.  I can deliver the bike within about 500 miles of Dallas.

I also have a guy willing to sell me his red 98 ZX-9R for $7300, which I
have not bought yet (but probably will after sale of the ACE).  Its red,
great condition, 3K miles, new Dragon tires.  I can put anyone in contact
with this guy that wants the bike...I dont *have* to make a profit on you
guys :)

Also, what do you guys think about the likely success/failure of a bike
rental business?  I'm kinda toying with the idea of starting one here in
Dallas with about 3 bikes.  What would it be worth to you guys to rent a big
cruiser or a sharp sport bike w/ unlimited mileage for a week?  I think it
might be very lucrative to put together "route 66" trips for Europeans.  I
have a few German buddies who really like the idea of coming over here to
ride thru a but of America on that famous hiway.  I could negotiate hotel
rates along the way, have a trip plan, recommend eating/camping spots, etc.
The biggest concern which I havent even begun to research yet is the cost of
insurance for a business like this.  Thoughts are welcome!

Take care-

Bryan in Dallas
95 DR350SE


_______________________________________________________________
Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com

#Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350
#Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
Unsubscribe by sending message to [e-mail]. Leave subject blank
body message unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest).

------------------------------

End of dr350-digest V1 #122
***************************