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Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 23:26:23 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) Re: dr350-digest V1 #201

The stock seat is a triangular wedge compared to the plush gel seat.  Seat
height is reduced maybe 1/2 inch, or so. I never measured.  The gel seat is
wider.  Cost is $159.95, and IMHO well worth the price.  I've done several
100+ mile trail rides W/O discomfort.

Dave Bamberger/DR350SE/CBR600F4/RZ350/Colorado Springs/

In a message dated 11/21/99 8:22:42 PM, [e-mail]
writes:

<< I noticed in a Suzuki accessories book they listed a replacement gel seat
for
the DR350 series. Has anyone ought there bought of these ? >>

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Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 21:01:22 -0800
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) On any Saturday

Hi Guy, been there done that, thats my old stomping grounds I know
exactly what you mean did you try petes path or Jay's way. I will be at
Stonyford or fouts springs area this coming weekend now this is dirtbike
heaven 90,000 acres of marked trails I will be parked at the Davis flats
camping area in case you show up there I have a white with blue trim
short winnebago class "A".

Regards Jesse


> Guy Schneider wrote:
>
> The rain has come, the season is open and its time to get busy.  Here
> is a riding conditions check for those in Nor Cal couch potatoes who
> are thinking of getting out this next weekend.....
>
> Went to Holister this past Saturday - what a blast.  The GP track was
> so souppy that I took one pass at a tire spinning, mud slinging 7 mph
> then pulled it off - only after sliding out twice.  Thick mud is tough
> stuff to ride in - but a hell of a blast!
>
> The trails are wet but in great shape and should be prime in the West
> Ranch after drying out a bit this week.  Conditions are muddy with
> puddles but plenty of bite to pick up speed and get your blood
> pumping.  Make sure you have good offroad tires (with no more than 12
> lbs. psi) because your not going to get off of the picnic pad without
> them.  Oh yah, don't forget to bring about $20 extra to the power
> cleaner afterwards because your going to need it.
>
> This is kids play at its finest - toys, mud and an all day hall pass.
> Have a good time..
>
> Guy
>
> PS - If anyone has some feedback on other areas including Carnagie,
> Metcalf and the badlands of Sacramento and Redding, please give a
> heads up.  Free weekends are too precious to waist on a long drive and
> bad conditions.
>
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 00:27:34 -0600
From: "chasmatic" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) HI, brief introduction

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Joe,

Have run some Chen Ching's with very good results (C-852's I believe?)  =
They are a DOT dual sport tire.  They have been everywhere from the =
loamy soil of Minn. to the rocky conditions around the Moab area and do =
an excellent job on the pavement.

Another excellent tire, especiallly for your conditions is the Dunlop =
752 ST's.  They are not DOT, but work really well no matter where you =
ride, with the excepttion of wet pavement.  You would want to take it =
easy in those conditions.

Harral
    -----Original Message-----
    From: Joe Smith <[e-mail]>
    To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
    Date: Friday, November 19, 1999 11:30 AM
    Subject: (dr350) HI, brief introduction
   =20
   =20
    Hi
    My name is Joe.  I have a 93 DR350S that I purchased to relearn some =
dirt skills, possibly with an eye towards riding in Mexico in the =
future.  The bike is lightly modified, with an IMS tank and Acerbis =
handguards and I am currently using Metzler Unicross tires.  Currently I =
live in Beaverton Oregon and do most of my riding in the coastal =
mountains.  I have been riding for thirty years and my other current =
bikes are a Honda GL1500 Goldwing and a Ducati 900 Monster.
        The bike seems tough, able to climb and run well through tight =
trails.  My original idea was to trade it for a KLR650 after a summer of =
trail riding for familiarization but at the moment I'm glad its no =
heavier than it is, especially when I have to pick it up.
        One thing I have noticed is that it seems pretty 'twitchy' at =
highway speeds above 50 or so, which I blame mostly on the Metzler front =
tire.  Is there an acceptable compromise tire which will yield stable =
street handling and still work OK off road?
        Thanks for any input and looking forward to sharing info with =
you all. =20
        Regards
        Joe


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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 08:57:02 -0800
From: Trail Rider <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) On any Saturday

Jesse,

  I'll be up at Elk mountain (cc camp) on Saturday November 27 riding
with a bunch of other guys.  If I can, I'll try to swing on over to
where you're at.  We'll both be riding in the same mountain range, I'll
be on the west side and you'll be on the east side.  Either that or you
can ride with us if you'd like.

Guy,

  If you'd like, you're more than welcome to join us.  The place that
we'll be riding is in the Mendocino National forest just north-east of
Ukiah.  Let me know and I can give you the particulars.

jessekientz wrote:
>
> Hi Guy, been there done that, thats my old stomping grounds I know
> exactly what you mean did you try petes path or Jay's way. I will be at
> Stonyford or fouts springs area this coming weekend now this is dirtbike
> heaven 90,000 acres of marked trails I will be parked at the Davis flats
> camping area in case you show up there I have a white with blue trim
> short winnebago class "A".
>
> Regards Jesse
>
> > Guy Schneider wrote:
> >
> > The rain has come, the season is open and its time to get busy.  Here
> > is a riding conditions check for those in Nor Cal couch potatoes who
> > are thinking of getting out this next weekend.....
> >
> > Went to Holister this past Saturday - what a blast.  The GP track was
> > so souppy that I took one pass at a tire spinning, mud slinging 7 mph
> > then pulled it off - only after sliding out twice.  Thick mud is tough
> > stuff to ride in - but a hell of a blast!
> >
> > The trails are wet but in great shape and should be prime in the West
> > Ranch after drying out a bit this week.  Conditions are muddy with
> > puddles but plenty of bite to pick up speed and get your blood
> > pumping.  Make sure you have good offroad tires (with no more than 12
> > lbs. psi) because your not going to get off of the picnic pad without
> > them.  Oh yah, don't forget to bring about $20 extra to the power
> > cleaner afterwards because your going to need it.
> >
> > This is kids play at its finest - toys, mud and an all day hall pass.
> > Have a good time..
> >
> > Guy
> >
> > PS - If anyone has some feedback on other areas including Carnagie,
> > Metcalf and the badlands of Sacramento and Redding, please give a
> > heads up.  Free weekends are too precious to waist on a long drive and
> > bad conditions.

- --
Scott Aldrich
'98 Suzuki DR350SE
'85 Honda CR125R
'74 Yamaha DT125A
__________________________________________
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 10:28:29 -0800
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) On any Saturday

Hi again Guy,  I will arrive at fouts springs Friday the 26th and will
be hooking up with a bunch there, I will be probably playing tourguide
as usual but would sure enjoy meeting up with you.

On a different note if I remember correctly both metcalf and Carniege
have more than their share of that glue mud that builds up between the
swingarm and rear tire when it is really wet. I have never seen a time
when it was too wet or too dry to have good traction at fouts springs
though. The only down side is summer time its pretty hot there.

Regards....Jesse

Trail Rider wrote:
>
> Jesse,
>
>   I'll be up at Elk mountain (cc camp) on Saturday November 27 riding
> with a bunch of other guys.  If I can, I'll try to swing on over to
> where you're at.  We'll both be riding in the same mountain range, I'll
> be on the west side and you'll be on the east side.  Either that or you
> can ride with us if you'd like.
>
> Guy,
>
>   If you'd like, you're more than welcome to join us.  The place that
> we'll be riding is in the Mendocino National forest just north-east of
> Ukiah.  Let me know and I can give you the particulars.
>
> jessekientz wrote:
> >
> > Hi Guy, been there done that, thats my old stomping grounds I know
> > exactly what you mean did you try petes path or Jay's way. I will be at
> > Stonyford or fouts springs area this coming weekend now this is dirtbike
> > heaven 90,000 acres of marked trails I will be parked at the Davis flats
> > camping area in case you show up there I have a white with blue trim
> > short winnebago class "A".
> >
> > Regards Jesse
> >
> > > Guy Schneider wrote:
> > >
> > > The rain has come, the season is open and its time to get busy.  Here
> > > is a riding conditions check for those in Nor Cal couch potatoes who
> > > are thinking of getting out this next weekend.....
> > >
> > > Went to Holister this past Saturday - what a blast.  The GP track was
> > > so souppy that I took one pass at a tire spinning, mud slinging 7 mph
> > > then pulled it off - only after sliding out twice.  Thick mud is tough
> > > stuff to ride in - but a hell of a blast!
> > >
> > > The trails are wet but in great shape and should be prime in the West
> > > Ranch after drying out a bit this week.  Conditions are muddy with
> > > puddles but plenty of bite to pick up speed and get your blood
> > > pumping.  Make sure you have good offroad tires (with no more than 12
> > > lbs. psi) because your not going to get off of the picnic pad without
> > > them.  Oh yah, don't forget to bring about $20 extra to the power
> > > cleaner afterwards because your going to need it.
> > >
> > > This is kids play at its finest - toys, mud and an all day hall pass.
> > > Have a good time..
> > >
> > > Guy
> > >
> > > PS - If anyone has some feedback on other areas including Carnagie,
> > > Metcalf and the badlands of Sacramento and Redding, please give a
> > > heads up.  Free weekends are too precious to waist on a long drive and
> > > bad conditions.
>
> --
> Scott Aldrich
> '98 Suzuki DR350SE
> '85 Honda CR125R
> '74 Yamaha DT125A
> __________________________________________
> NetZero - Defenders of the Free World
> Get your FREE Internet Access and Email at
> http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html

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