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dr350-digest        Tuesday, November 16 1999        Volume 01 : Number 198




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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 08:16:48 -0800
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Cost for used parts...

Hi Chris,  Go for it that carb is a $300. item alone when you can find one. You will have to
get the rubber manifold too your cv carb manifold will not work.

Regards Jesse

Christopher Bruno wrote:

> Hey guys, I need your advice on something.
>
> After this past weekend I realized that I need to do something about my gas
> tank.  I have a 1990 DR350S and the gas tank with the original rubber bumpers
> bounced around so much that I lost the bumpers on one crash (making the tank
> REALLY bounce around).  Also, with the locking street gas cap, gas pours
> out like crazy when the bike goes down.  I guessing that with a dirt version
> tank both of these will be remedied to some degree.  Also, for the rides
> that I do, range isn't too much of a problem.
>
> So I talked to a local bike junk yard and I can get a dirt version carb
> and a dirt version gas tank for $150.  It sounds like a decent deal to
> me - what do you guys think?
>
> -Chris Bruno
>
> 1990 DR350S
> 1995 VFR750
> 1988 EX500 Racer
> 1975 DT175
>
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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 13:15:09 -0600
From: "Coleman, Patrick" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Carb problems

I'm new to the list, so please forgive me if this problem has been discussed
to death.

My 1990 DR350S has been having some carb flooding problems of late. I
replaced the needle and seat, which helped, but on my last ride it would not
idle, and the outside of the carb would get wet, at slow speeds only. At
higher throttle positions, it ran fine. I suspect float level problems. I
plan to take it apart this weekend and check it out.

Anyone have any suggestions as to what I should look for, or how I should
set the float level?

TIA

Pat Coleman



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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 14:50:15 -0500
From: Christopher Bruno <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Carb problems

"Coleman, Patrick" wrote:
>
> I'm new to the list, so please forgive me if this problem has been discussed
> to death.
>
> My 1990 DR350S has been having some carb flooding problems of late. I
> replaced the needle and seat, which helped, but on my last ride it would not
> idle, and the outside of the carb would get wet, at slow speeds only. At
> higher throttle positions, it ran fine. I suspect float level problems. I
> plan to take it apart this weekend and check it out.
>
> Anyone have any suggestions as to what I should look for, or how I should
> set the float level?
>
> TIA
>

Hi Pat,

I was having the same problems as you last weekend.  Adjusting the float
level is not difficult at all, but let me give you one little tip that
I found last week.  The manual says to allow the float to sit on its
own as you measure the level.  However, the float is heavy enough that it
will compress the spring in the needle under its own weight (which most
floats in my experience do not do).  So when I adjusted the level, I
tilted the carb slightly so that the float wasn't pushing the spring
in the needle in at all.  Also, there is part of the float 'frame' that
gets pushed down by the float bowl cover.  Push that down with your
hand so that you can get an accurate measurement.

Another thing you might want to check is the seat O-ring.  If that is
worn out then you should replace it because even with a new needle and
seat and properly adjusted level, if the o-ring isn't sealing then the
float bowl will overflow anyways.

- -Chris

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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 15:25:53 -0800
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Carb problems

Hi Patrick, you might check the o"ring around the seat part of the needle and seat assembly
however if you put a new assembly in there it should be with a new o'ring.You are correct the
float level sounds like its a little high I would suggest a "factory"shop manual the float
hieght holding the carb upside down should be .570" +-.040" measured between the flat carb
surface and the float with the float assy. in place. hope this helps.

Jesse
http://kientech.com


"Coleman, Patrick" wrote:

> I'm new to the list, so please forgive me if this problem has been discussed
> to death.
>
> My 1990 DR350S has been having some carb flooding problems of late. I
> replaced the needle and seat, which helped, but on my last ride it would not
> idle, and the outside of the carb would get wet, at slow speeds only. At
> higher throttle positions, it ran fine. I suspect float level problems. I
> plan to take it apart this weekend and check it out.
>
> Anyone have any suggestions as to what I should look for, or how I should
> set the float level?
>
> TIA
>
> Pat Coleman
>
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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 19:06:27 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) exhaust pipe problem

I am trying to install a Supertrapp but the header pipe seems to be fused
with the pipe that leads to the muffler. I have tried a "bigger hammer",
heat, and PB Blaster all to no avail. Any suggestions? Thanks.

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   Don Sprinkle              '93 BMW R100GS
   [e-mail]  '94 Suzuki DR350
   Charlotte, NC             BMW MOA 83781

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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 16:41:48 -0800
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) exhaust pipe problem

Hi Don, just got through with one like that, but a little liquid wrench and gentle tapping
around the circumfrence expands the outer pipe and a side to side action will eventually
loosen it up oh yes and patience and persistance is the major part of the operation
Regards Jesse

[e-mail] wrote:

> I am trying to install a Supertrapp but the header pipe seems to be fused
> with the pipe that leads to the muffler. I have tried a "bigger hammer",
> heat, and PB Blaster all to no avail. Any suggestions? Thanks.
>
>  ***************************************************
>
>    Don Sprinkle              '93 BMW R100GS
>    [e-mail]  '94 Suzuki DR350
>    Charlotte, NC             BMW MOA 83781
>
>   ***************************************************
>
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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 09:45:29 -0500
From: Christopher Bruno <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Gas tank swapping

Wow - I'm really bombarding the list with questions this week...

Anyways, after some responses from the list that agreed that the
deal was half decent, I went down and picked up a carb and gas tank
from a dirt version DR350 to fit to my DR350S.  I even got the
boots for the carb thrown in.  However, I originally thought that the
DR350S had the mounting provisions for the dirt version tank but
I was wrong.  I have a few ideas on how I can make new brackets but
was wondering if anybody else has done this before?

Thanks!

- -Chris

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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 19:27:52 -0800
From: Trail Rider <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) K&N filter

Hi David,

  After you did the changes outlined below, was there a noticeable
difference in exhaust noise?

David Millhollon wrote:
>
> I put the K&N that I aquired from Bryan on a 96 DR 350 that was stock, and
> could tell a noticable difference. I shortened the screw that holds the
> filter on by @ 1/4" and had no problem installing it. I also cut the end off
> of the stock pipe and removed the baffle, then welded the end back on for
> cosmetics.I raised the main jet to a 135, and cut the top out of the airbox.

Thanks,
- --
Scott Aldrich
'98 Suzuki DR350SE
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