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dr350-digest          Sunday, January 2 2000          Volume 01 : Number 234




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Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 20:01:27 -0800
From: Wayne Marsula' <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) 92 S model electric capacity

Doug Grosjean wrote:
>
> Ah, one I can answer......!
>
> Brian Buckman asked:
>
> << Anyway, a quick check of my Clymer manual suggests that my 92
> DR350S might be generating 65 watts total output.  That seems kind
> low, given that the headlight uses about 50 of those.  Can anyone tell
> me, was I reading it wrong, or do the old DR's just have no juice to
> spare? >>
>
> Brian,
>
> I ran into the exact same questions recently when my 1994 BMW R1100RS
> met it's demise from a blind van driver, and my DR-350 was pressed
> into service as a commuter and test vehicle for Gr.8 Designs.
>
> I hated to lose the RS, as it had a large alternator and was the
> perfect test mule for development work for my carb

Hi all,
    I had the same problem with my R100GSPD, which is a common problem with
the old airhead beemers. I first put a volt meter on to monitor the
system, then put a switch on the low beam of the headlight. Now I can
cut off the light when I need more juice, and can still use the passing
beam switch to warn cagers. Since the BMW has a parking lamp in the
housing, it still looks, slightly, like it is on in case a cop sees it.
    This has been working for me for 8 years now, and I'm sure it has saved
my many repairs due to over taxing the electric's.

Happy whatever day is coming!
Wayne Marsula'
Escondido, CA

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Date: Sat, 01 Jan 2000 16:07:09 +0100
From: [e-mail] (Rainer)
Subject: Re: (dr350) RE: Removing your chain

Hello Eric,

you can remove the chain and put a new endless chain in if you want. That's what your manual
and Suzuki will recommend.
But you have to remove the 'swing arm' (not sure about the englisch word, it's all the stuff
that holds your rear wheel and the damping system) far enough to move the chain between the
frame and the 'swing arm'.
I guess the mount the chain in the factory before they put the other stuff together.
Another option is to use a masterlink that you can 'rivot' instead of the usual spring link.
But I never heard of problems using the normal masterlink with the spring (and the DR350
doesnt have that much power) - everybody does it.
Hope I could make it clear enough with my english to help you !

Rainer


Eric Myers schrieb:

> From: "jnugent" <[e-mail]>
> Then you have to buy a master.
> __________________________________
> Can't you just press a fresh pin back into the chain, or buy a new
> non-masterlink for it?  How did it get put together in the first place?
>  I'm just asking, it was my impression that a masterlink in a chain of this
> sort (are they even available?) would be a compromise in its integrity.  Am
> I wrong?
>
> Eric


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Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 13:10:31 -0800
From: Brian Bucknam <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) 92 S model electric capacity

I asked about using an electric jacket liner.

Doug Grosjean wrote:
>I ran into the exact same questions recently when my 1994 BMW R1100RS
>met it's demise from a blind van driver, and my DR-350 was pressed
>into service as a commuter and test vehicle for Gr.8 Designs.

Sorry to hear about your BMW -- hope you were not hurt badly.

Then Doug goes on with exactly the kind of answer I was looking for -- Thanks!

I do have a Heat-Troller, so I'll probably give it a try. Also, I'd heard
about your fiber prototype stuff on another list.   I hope it's going well,
it sounds like a promising technology.


Then Wayne Marsula' suggested turning off the headlight to conserve electrons:
>...Now I can
>cut off the light when I need more juice, and can still use the passing
>beam switch to warn cagers. Since the BMW has a parking lamp in the
>housing, it still looks, slightly, like it is on in case a cop sees it.

Of course the DR does not have a parking light, but I might investigate
some options with high-output bulbs or replacing the whole headlight with
one of those HID systems.  Hmmm....


Doug also mentioned:
>Related - Baja Designs also has an alternator rewind service.  They
>claim that the output will go from 130 watts to 230 watts, and I'm
>thinking about it so that I can have heated grips and / or a jacket
>liner....  But, looking at the tiny little wires that feed the battery
>I do have some concerns about what the weak link in the system would
>be then.

Yeah, it kind of seems like the regulator, at least, would also need to be
replaced.  Interesting, though.


Thanks, guys!
Brian

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Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 18:35:54 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) Gel seat for sale

Suzuki Gel Seat for DR350 for sale -- Yellow/Black/Blue.  New in October
1999. Only has about 400 miles on it. In perfect condition. Traded my 350 in
on a 650.  $125 includes shipping to anywhere in USA.  Email me off list if
interested.

[e-mail]

Dave Bamberger/DR650/RZ350/CBR600F4/Colorado Springs/

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Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 18:52:41 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) 46 tooth rear sprocket for sale

46 tooth steel rear sprocket for 90-95 DR350SE for sale. New in October 1999.
Only has about 400 miles on it. In perfect condition. Traded my 350 in on a
650.  $22.00 includes shipping to anywhere in USA.  Email me off list if
interested.

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Dave Bamberger/DR650/RZ350/CBR600F4/Colorado Springs/

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Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2000 02:08:37 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) DR650 - Fairing/Windshield

I have read that people have mounted a Rifle Nightflight fairing to the front
of a DR650.  Anyone have any experience doing so?  If so, do you have a
picture?  I would like to get some midsection protection for street riding
and this was an alternative.  Does anyone have any other ideas??

Thanks alot!

Scott Bower
Redondo Beach, CA
98 DR 650 SE

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