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dr350-digest        Tuesday, November 30 1999        Volume 01 : Number 208




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Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 16:40:00 -0700
From: Norman Kouba <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) carb jetting

[e-mail] wrote:

> I have a '94 DR350SE that runs fine except when I am just cruising down the
> road. At about 40 to 50mph with the throttle barely open the bike "surges"
> slightly, like it is running low on gas or something. I have opened the
> airbox, installed a Supertrapp Quiet slip-on with 6 disks and raised the
> needle one shim and raised the main jet one size. I havn't touched the pilot
> jet or screw. As I am riding along at a steady speed the bike feels vague,
> like it wants to speed up or slow down but when I crack the throttle open it
> pulls strong and clean. Any ideas?
>
>  ***************************************************
>
>    Don Sprinkle              '93 BMW R100GS
>    [e-mail]  '94 Suzuki DR350
>    Charlotte, NC             BMW MOA 83781
>
>   ***************************************************
>

Don,

I guess this is carb day so here goes.  With all those modifications I'm not sure what main
you should use, but would guess around a 135-140 depending how modified your air box is.  Most
every one with modified engines are installing a JX needle and a JX spring from Thumper
Racing.  The stock pilot should be a 37.5, and should be fine, but am sure you need to adjust
the fuel screw while its running, so a TEE handle is also required, also from Thumper Racing.
The surging is most likely caused from fuel starvation, so believe your headed in the right
direction.  Good luck  Norm

Suzuki DR Suspensions
DR. DR
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Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 16:17:54 -0700
From: Norman Kouba <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) T-handle carb adjuster

[e-mail] wrote:

> 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
>

John,

The TEE handle is a must on a DR350SE to adjust the idle fuel mixture
because the top of the
starter is very close to the bottom of the carb where the adjuster is
located.  On the dirt
only model it is possible to adjust it with a very short screwdriver and
gloves, but it's not
real pretty and you adjust it after the engine is warmed up, so one
normally comes away with
some pretty warm paws. To adjust it on your SE model you first need to
drill out the tamper
proof plug thats hiding it.  It is located on the bottom rear of the
carb venture in front of
the slide. The same TEE handle fits all DR350 models 1990 thru 1999.  In
most cases, the fuel
screw will not require adjustment if you ride below 3000ft, and NO
Modifications have been
done to the engine, or airbox, including the removal of the rubber
snorkel in the top of the
airbox. T-handles are available at Thumper Racing for approx $16.00ea.
1-800-259-5186


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Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 22:14:41 -0700
From: "Tom Warr" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Quieter exhaust?

My Yoshimura muffler is getting louder and louder.  I tried to repack it,
but that made no difference.  I am getting embarrassed to ride with my more
responsible friends.

Is there a reasonably quiet aftermarket muffler for the DRS350 that still
provides some performance?

Thanks in advance.

Tom Warr   Bikermaniac
Great Falls, Montana
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Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 22:51:00 -0700
From: Norman Kouba <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) (DR350 tranny gears)

        There is someone out there on this list that is parting out a
DR350 and posted a long list of parts for sale, and cannot find him in
my files.  I am in need of some tranny gears and request you E-mail me
if you still have those parts left.  Thanks much . Norm

Suzuki DR Suspensions


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Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 21:54:31 -0800
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) Re: (Rear brake )

To Norman Kouba, Thank you ,thank you, thank you, this is what I was
saying as I was climbing this wet red dirt hill mixed with football size
rocks
 with several twisties thrown in just to make it interesting referring
to that rear tire you let me have it worked very well. We road hard for
2 and a half days and the traction and trails couldn't have been better
we put on about 110 miles at Fouts Springs ca. My rear brake rotor is
like yours looks like polished chrome but very smooth still and has a
good feel to it, of course my original one was so bad I forgot what a
new one feels like. I found out that Jimmy Button is running this same
plating on  aluminum rotors. Will get back to you later

Regards Jesse
Norman Kouba wrote:
>
> Jesse,
>       Got the new Boron Nickel coated rear rotor with the new
> aftermarket pads installed.  After riding 80 miles in the desert sand
> washes, the rotor came back shining like crome, but can not see any sign
> of wear on the rotor.  This coating apprears to be working really good.
> I did not notice any difference in rear braking feel or stopping power,
> I did notice that after the ride, the rear wheel turns much freeier as
> the pads are not dragging on a rough rotor as before.   My first
> impressions are, this stuff is really neat, even at twice the price.
> Norm
>
> Suzuki DR Suspensions

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Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 22:20:22 -0800
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Fork oil

Hi Chris, I would recommend 7wt cartrige fork oil and no higher than 5
and 1/2 inches from the top of the forks with the springs out and forks
fully compressed. While you have the springs out put some stiffer ones
back in this will save you the hassel of doing it over I have been
through this with my own I weigh 188lbs and run 44kg/mm in mine and I
love them.

Regards Jesse

Chris Tobey wrote:
>
> Hi all, I wanted to stiffen up my forks a little bit on my 99 DR350X.  I was
> going to raise the level of the fork oil and the weight of the oil.  Does
> anyone know what weight of oil I should use and how much I should raise it
> too?
>
> Thanks, Chris
>
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Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 18:34:55 -0800 (PST)
From: john miller <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) clutch slippage

I rode my bike today and noticed the clutch slipping
when it was cold.This was the coldest weather I have
yet to ride my DR in(35deg).I use the Castrol full
synth oil.Is it normal for a clutch to slip when it's
really cold(the air and motor temp both cold)?It got
better as the bike warmed up to oper. temp.

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