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From: owner-dr350-digest@lists.xmission.com (dr350-digest)
To: dr350-digest@lists.xmission.com
Subject: dr350-digest V1 #206
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dr350-digest Saturday, November 27 1999 Volume 01 : Number 206
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Date: Thu, 25 Nov 1999 13:32:18 -0800
From: jessekientz <jesse@rvi.net>
Subject: Re: (dr350) RE: DR350vsDR650
To Joe Smith and Eric Mmyers Thanks Eric for the referrel. Joe first I
will refer you to my website and then you can contact me for any
questions that you may have whether you purchase my Airbox or not I
specialize in working on the Dr350 In fact I have two 435cc conversions
in progress as we speak. Both of you I wish a happy thanksgiving.
Regards Jesse
Http://kientech.com (website)
Eric Myers wrote:
>
> Joe,
>
> I've got a '99 DR350 and it feels like a rock on the road. My other ride
> is a '98 VTR1000 Honda Superhawk. I know what you mean by having another
> bike, I've got four between the wife, son and myself.
>
> I think your stability problem might be due to the tire(s) you have. I'm
> not familiar with them, but they might be the cause.
>
> I'm going to drop a tooth on the countershaft as well. I don't think it
> will adversly affect the road performance of the bike and would help lend a
> hand to front wheel antics. In fact the last time I had the bike out on
> the road...couple days ago, I felt that shortening the gearing would help
> it hang up there around 70mph or so with better ease.
>
> The cycle gear box is available from Jesse ...i'm sure he'll email you of
> this fact once he reads these posts. I understand that the box allows the
> motor to breath much better for a nice 4-5hp increase. On the DR that
> would be huge, and I think very noticeable.
>
> With regard to comfort, I couldn't agree more, and I understand that a Gel
> seat might help or even a Corbin, for long rides...I don't know how they
> affect leg position when manuveuring in the dirt.
>
> At times I've thought of going to a 440 kit to boost street performance but
> don't think I'll take that route.
>
> For me, the debate is to ditch the VTR and DR350 buying a KDX220 and a
> DR650 as replacements. The 650 with some massaging could be a nice long
> legged touring bike with the ability to take an excursion into areas I
> would be reluctant to take the sportbike into given the opportunity. I
> think the hooliganism factor of a lightly massaged 650 would be
> overwhelmingly delicious.
>
> My decision will wait until my son is older since he's currently dictating
> my offroad riding level right now.
>
> Eric
>
> Joe Smith Wrote:
>
> I don't mind the 350 as a street bike, except the seat is not good and
> the thing feels awfully twitchy above about 50-55mph (it has Metzler
> Unicross knobbies on it right now.). When it falls, at 43 and my back
> already bothering me, I am glad its no heavier than it is. As the bike
> sits
> it has an IMS 3.4 gallon tank, dynojet kit and the snorkels have been
> removed from the airbox (kind of wanted that Cycle Gear airbox but I
> understand it is no longer made). If I kept it the mods I would consider
> are a better seat, luggage rack, heavier springs and oil, possibly the
> Summers fork brace (seems expensive for what it is but I am told it works
> really well). Also I am going to drop the countershaft sprocket one tooth
> for more pull off road, what does this do to the street performance in your
> experience?
>
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Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999 14:30:10 EST
From: JCHol@aol.com
Subject: (dr350) T-handle carb adjuster
Please pardon the request for repeating info, but I am in need of simple
explanation:
What is the function of the T-handle adjuster?
Will it work on 95-97 models of the DR 350?
Where are the parts available?
Thanks.
John Holliman
over the hill guy
Lafayette, LA
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