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dr350-digest         Thursday, August 26 1999         Volume 01 : Number 138




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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 07:29:24 -0700
From: Eric Martin Seitz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) The age old question!

I spend lots of quality time starting my beast! (WB 440 kit) :-)

Eric

At 09:54 PM 8/23/99 -0700, [e-mail] wrote:
>Kurt,
>
>I am shocked!  :-)  The starting routine is partof the charm of the
>non-electric start  DR350.  It's all in following the routine.  Don't
>follow the prescribed steps and you are doomed to frustration, and a
>tired body.  I bought a 1990 DR350 from a guy who claimed that id had
>some serious mechanical problems because there was NOTHING he could do
>to get it started.  I drained the old gas from the carb and in two kicks
>it was running.  He was amazed (and probably thinking he might not sell
>it after all).  I shut it off and he tried to start it.  Nothing.  I
>paid $800 and loaded the bike in my truck.  It has run (and started)
>perfectly since.
>
>David
>..........................................
>Kurt Simpson wrote:
>>
>> >I have found a '92 DR350 with 11,000kms (6875miles) for $3000CDN
>> >($2000USD) - good condition and its a street legal one.
>>
>> I think you can do better Vik. But the main thing you have to watch for is
>the starting. The S models
>> didn't pick up lecky start until '94 and the earlier ones have a horrible
>reputation for starting. My
>> friend Susan has one I think about the same age and can only start it when
>cold with a push. I thought
>> it was maybe her leg until I tried it and had the same results.
>>
>> Kurt
>
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Eric Martin Seitz
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 12:53:13 PDT
From: "Bryan Nolastname" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Final results:  Vortex airbox

Just a few comments about my recent experience w/ Jesse's Vortex airbox.
This is on a 95 DR350SE w/ a MegaMaxII exhaust.

I ended up w/ a 140 main, JX needle/spring (needle on 4th position from
top), the stock 37.5 pilot jet, and the T-handle adjuster 1.5 turns out.
This setup starts in an instant, runs smooth at any RPM, and has near
instant throttle response.  I have a little popping upon deceleration, but
its not too bad.  As Jesse suggested, I probably ought to have the stock
pilot jet drilled just a hair bigger.

I originally put in a 147 main and a 40 pilot when I first installed the
Vortex.  Way too rich.  Down to a 140 main, couldn't tell ANY difference in
how it ran.  Back down to the stock pilot jet, and bingo!  With the bigger
pilot jet, I could run the T-handle all the way closed, and it would still
run....as good an indication as any that it was too big.  With the bigger
pilot, the bike would surge/sputter when held steady at 4-6K RPM.  Now its
as smooth as can be.  When I compared the two pilot jets (37.5 vs 40), I
noticed that the 40 is SOOOO much bigger....seems there ought to be an
in-between size....but there aint.  We're talking pinhole size to #2
pencil-lead size difference---and the 40 ALSO has 4 additional little holes
along the side!  No wonder it made me run rich.  I talked to Thumper
Racing's tech guy, Russell, and he said they dont even run a 40 pilot in
their 435 engines w/ the Vortex!

Before I installed the Vortex airbox, I was running a top-cut stock airbox
w/ K&N filter, 135 main, JXneedle/spring,stock pilot.  It was a significant
improvement over stock and ran great.  I notice the most difference with the
Vortex in that it revs quicker/better throttle response, and is stronger on
the top end.  I'm glad I did it.

Thanks for the replacement hose Jesse...worked great!

By the way, for grins you can check out my new webpage:
http://users.ticnet.com/vfrman/start.htm
there is a link at the bottom of the page to a (way too big) picture of me &
my bike from my recent Colorado trip.  I will eventually add a page just for
the DR & the mods I've done.  Jesse & Norm, I'll put links to you guys'
sites on it.

Bryan in Dallas



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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 20:25:05 +0200
From: "Pablo" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) About air filter

how many laundries does the air filter last? According to the manual, it is
necessary to wash it each 3000 km (2000 miles) or less if you circulates for
powdery areas (off-road). I have 17000 km (10600 miles) and about 6
laundries, and seemingly, the filter seems in good state... is the moment of
changing it for other or will it last more? which are the symptoms that the
air filter has ended and does it have to be replaced?... A last question.
which is the best air filter... the original Suzuki or other marks?

Thank you.


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                           SUZUKI DR350SE
                     "Ride the winds of change"

The Suzuki DR350SE web: www.ctv.es/USERS/pasamo


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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 17:08:43 -0300
From: "Eusebio Costa" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) The Oil Question

Can anyone tell me about the harm of putting too much oil in the reservoir
of the DR. The problem is, I changed the oil last week, but couldn't take
one of the nuts off, the one below the fuel tank, it is spoiled, just
removed the bottom one. The result is, the bike got less than 1,5 liter and
when I check the oil, according to the instructions in the manual, it is
more than full. Any suggestions ? Am I checking the oil wrongly or the oil
didn't go all away because of the spoiled nut ?
Thanks
Zeus


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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 15:25:15 -0700
From: Doug Bragg <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr350) air filter

Don't know if it is the best or not but I like my K&N because it is easily
cleaned and reoiled.

Usually I ride with several people so I get lot of dust when it is dry, in
this case I clean the filter after every ride.  If I don't encounter dust
then I wait until I do ride in the dust before changing the filter.
 Recently I have gone on three rides and still haven't cleaned the filter
because of the lack of dust on the trail.


- -----Original Message-----
From:    Pablo [SMTP:[e-mail]]
Sent:    Wednesday, August 25, 1999 11:25 AM
To:    [e-mail]
Subject:    (dr350) About air filter

how many laundries does the air filter last? According to the manual, it is
necessary to wash it each 3000 km (2000 miles) or less if you circulates
for
powdery areas (off-road). I have 17000 km (10600 miles) and about 6
laundries, and seemingly, the filter seems in good state... is the moment
of
changing it for other or will it last more? which are the symptoms that the
air filter has ended and does it have to be replaced?... A last question.
which is the best air filter... the original Suzuki or other marks?

Thank you.


_______________________________________________

                           SUZUKI DR350SE
                     "Ride the winds of change"

The Suzuki DR350SE web: www.ctv.es/USERS/pasamo


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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 15:19:19 -0700
From: Doug Bragg <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) side panel screws

A word to the wise:

In order to prevent replacing these screws all the time I recommend using
removable loc-tite on the side panel screws and the headlight shroud screws
otherwise you WILL loose them eventually.  I have lost several of each
before I started loc-titing them several years ago.

But, my Dual Star stainless rack works great for strapping down the side
panel on to after I loose the screws.

db


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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 15:28:00 -0700
From: Doug Bragg <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: (dr350) The Oil Question

Also, you can remove the oil hose below the nut to drain all the oil out of
the frame reservoir.  The hose is held in place with a hose clamp.

Db
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- -----Original Message-----
From:    Eusebio Costa [SMTP:[e-mail]]
Sent:    Wednesday, August 25, 1999 1:09 PM
To:    dr350 suzuki
Subject:    (dr350) The Oil Question

Can anyone tell me about the harm of putting too much oil in the reservoir
of the DR. The problem is, I changed the oil last week, but couldn't take
one of the nuts off, the one below the fuel tank, it is spoiled, just
removed the bottom one. The result is, the bike got less than 1,5 liter and
when I check the oil, according to the instructions in the manual, it is
more than full. Any suggestions ? Am I checking the oil wrongly or the oil
didn't go all away because of the spoiled nut ?
Thanks
Zeus


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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 18:35:50 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) leather jacket for sale

For Sale: Hein Gericke, First Gear Scout leather jacket with removable liner
that buttons in/out, antique brown, size 44, men's/women's, just cleaned, has
vents front and back and arms, many pockets.  Paid $525.00 will sell for
$300.00.

John

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Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 9:38:25 PDT
From: Scott Aldrich <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) side panel screws

> A word to the wise:
>
> In order to prevent replacing these screws all the time I recommend using
> removable loc-tite on the side panel screws and the headlight shroud screws
> otherwise you WILL loose them eventually.  I have lost several of each
> before I started loc-titing them several years ago.

  I agree.  On my last dual sport, I lost three screws.  One for a
side panel, one in the front headlight plate, and one on the rear
brake light.  Instead of loc-tite, I replaced all of the screws with a
10mm hex nut type.  That way I can use a socket wrench to tighten them
properly.  Those phillip head screws aren't worth crap.  Toss 'em as
soon as possible.

- --
Scott Aldrich

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