From: "Lisa Bierlmeier" Subject: (dr) DR650 gel seat Date: 01 Apr 2000 18:01:18 -0800 Dave - I've put several 10 hour days (on- and off-road) on a Suzuki gel seat - beats the tar out of the factory saddle for miles++. The only drawback (if you don't mind the lower standover, that is) is that it's more difficult to scoot forward over the tank. As far as DR/KLR/GS, I'd go with the DR. Stick with 95 and newer, as finding parts for the older models is a painful process. For racks, aluminum bags, highway pegs (?) etc., check out Happy Trails (www.happy-trail.com, I think). Lisa - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Tom Warr" Subject: Re: (dr) DR650 gel seat Date: 01 Apr 2000 11:48:51 -0700 >For racks, aluminum bags, highway pegs (?) etc., check out Happy >Trails (www.happy-trail.com). >Lisa Nice looking racks, and nice link - thanks. TW - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Iain Wilson Subject: (dr) oil strainer Date: 02 Apr 2000 22:27:55 +0100 Hi, My DR 350 Suzuki manual tells me that there is an oil strainer in one of the front hoses that should be taken out and cleaned whenever the oil and filter is cleaned. Is it necessary? For those of you wanting to lubricate cables I have just tried for the first time one of those devices that locks at the end of the cable and allows you to squirt aerosol grease down the cable - brilliant - a bit messy, but so straightforward and quick. Next job the tappets, that one I'm not looking forward to! Regards, Iain - DR 350 SEW 99 - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: Re: (dr) Fw: 93 DR350S Engine Missing Date: 02 Apr 2000 18:49:12 -0700 (PDT) --- Bob Ralston wrote: Thanks. > Jesse - Thanks again . You are a valuable asset to > this group. > >Amen!!!!! when you get the vortex airbox you will again play the jetting game I'd go right to a 147.5 when the time comes.Jesse solves problems across the country, some long arms on him:) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff Corsaro" Subject: RE: (dr) oil strainer Date: 02 Apr 2000 22:55:50 -0700 Hello, Clean the oil strainer for the first oil change, I found a few specs of paint from the frame in the screen. After that I would only check it every third-fourth oil change. It does not collect much, unless you let the oil go to sludge or drop something in the oil filler. Remove the skid plate, carefully loosen the hose clamp and remove the hose. Have an oil pan under, because its a little messy. Then remove the strainer with an open end wrench (17 or 19mm?). Hope that helps, Jeff Corsaro in San Diego -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Iain Wilson Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2000 2:28 PM Hi, My DR 350 Suzuki manual tells me that there is an oil strainer in one of the front hoses that should be taken out and cleaned whenever the oil and filter is cleaned. Is it necessary? For those of you wanting to lubricate cables I have just tried for the first time one of those devices that locks at the end of the cable and allows you to squirt aerosol grease down the cable - brilliant - a bit messy, but so straightforward and quick. Next job the tappets, that one I'm not looking forward to! Regards, Iain - DR 350 SEW 99 - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Mike Harpster" Subject: Re: (dr) oil strainer Date: 03 Apr 2000 08:53:30 -0400 Hi Iain, I just cleaned the strainer on my bike and there was some dirt on it. I used compressed air to clean it out. I have a 98DR350SE with 2900 miles on it. As to whether it's necessary, It's so easy to do I don't see any reason not to do it. It might have taken me 10 minutes to do the job. Mike Iain Wilson wrote: > Hi, > > My DR 350 Suzuki manual tells me that there is an oil strainer in one of > the front hoses that should be taken out and cleaned whenever the oil > and filter is cleaned. Is it necessary? > > For those of you wanting to lubricate cables I have just tried for the > first time one of those devices that locks at the end of the cable and > allows you to squirt aerosol grease down the cable - brilliant - a bit > messy, but so straightforward and quick. > > Next job the tappets, that one I'm not looking forward to! > > Regards, > > Iain - DR 350 SEW 99 > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Tom Myers Subject: Re: (dr) oil strainer Date: 03 Apr 2000 08:11:38 -0700 Hi Be careful that what you squirt in your cables does not "harden" (to prevent fling-off) like some chain lubes. If you put that in your cables they will be worse, not better. Then you'll have to clean them out by squirting WD-40 in there, or some other solvent. Tom ======= >For those of you wanting to lubricate cables I have just tried for the >first time one of those devices that locks at the end of the cable and >allows you to squirt aerosol grease down the cable - brilliant - a bit >messy, but so straightforward and quick. > >Next job the tappets, that one I'm not looking forward to! > >Regards, > >Iain - DR 350 SEW 99 > > >- > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. +------------------------------------+ | CycoActive Products tel (206) 323-2349 | 701 34th Ave fax (206) 325-6016 | Seattle, WA 98122 USA | webpage: http://www.cycoactive.com | e-mail: TomMyers@cycoactive.com +------------------------------------+ - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) oil strainer Date: 03 Apr 2000 09:07:10 -0700 Hi Iain, It is not too bad let me know when you are going to do it and I will walk you through it. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Tom Myers Sent: Monday, April 03, 2000 8:12 AM Hi Be careful that what you squirt in your cables does not "harden" (to prevent fling-off) like some chain lubes. If you put that in your cables they will be worse, not better. Then you'll have to clean them out by squirting WD-40 in there, or some other solvent. Tom ======= >For those of you wanting to lubricate cables I have just tried for the >first time one of those devices that locks at the end of the cable and >allows you to squirt aerosol grease down the cable - brilliant - a bit >messy, but so straightforward and quick. > >Next job the tappets, that one I'm not looking forward to! > >Regards, > >Iain - DR 350 SEW 99 > > >- > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. +------------------------------------+ | CycoActive Products tel (206) 323-2349 | 701 34th Ave fax (206) 325-6016 | Seattle, WA 98122 USA | webpage: http://www.cycoactive.com | e-mail: TomMyers@cycoactive.com +------------------------------------+ - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: (dr) 1999 Suzuki DR350SEX Parts For Sale Date: 03 Apr 2000 12:15:24 -0400 1999 Suzuki DR 350SEX Stuff. All new or as good as new! Complete headlight assembly Complete Instrument Assembly Rear fender subframe w/tag light & mount Muffler Rims Handlebars Fork boots Front fender Acerbis RM-style front fender Seat cover and grab strap All for $400.00 Individual components at 1/2 of retail price. Call Al Roof at (704) 228-7210 E:mail: Al.Roof.for.NC.Trails@juno.com ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: (dr) Good Parts Guy for DR-Z Date: 03 Apr 2000 12:56:49 -0400 On Mon, 3 Apr 2000 11:15:24 -0500 "Liechty, Ivan" writes: > The NCHSA Electronic Information List - http://www.nchsa.org > > Congrats Bruce. > > Too bad it isn't a Suzuki dealer. I may be in the market for a DRZ > soon and > it would be nice to have a good parts guy to fall onto. > > Ivan Ivan, You'll find that good parts guy at Suzuki-Kawasaki of Gastonia. He's Andy Courtney. Andy is the former mechanic for Billy Liles, FIM World Motocross Grand Pix Veteran, and member of the winning 1992 American Motocross Des Nations Team. Andy is among the best parts men in the business, and he probably has as much experience as anyone with the new DR-Z 400 in racing. We sponsor DR-Z riders: Curt Wilcox *Defending AMA National Hare Scramble Series 4-Stroke A Champion *1999 AMA GNCC 200 A 5th Place *Eight time ISDE Veteran *Six Time ISDE Silver Medalist *Senior Member of Team Jesus Off-Road of which shop owner Ronnie Barnes and I are members and supporters Vance Earl *Seven-Time Mid-East Hare Scramble Association Overall Champion *1999 North Carolina Hare Scramble Association Champion *1999 Interstate Hare Scramble Series Champion Tim Luckadoo *Current GNCC 4-Stroke B Class Points Leader You can reach us at: Suzuki - Kawasaki of Gastonia 501 Cox Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-1273 (704) 867-3699 FAX www.skgastonia.index/htm on the web Let us know if we can help. Al C. Al Roof Promoter - The Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, Inc. Office Manager/Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki-Kawasaki of Gastonia Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Inc. Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc. 3324 Sparrow Springs Road - Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 867-9626 Office - (704) 228-7210 Home - (704) 867-3699 FAX ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: Re: (dr) 1999 Suzuki DR350SEX Parts For Sale Date: 03 Apr 2000 14:14:35 -0400 On Mon, 3 Apr 2000 13:25:51 -0400 "Staskiewicz, Frank" writes: > Hi Al, > > How much for the Headlight assembly. Does that include the bulb. > > Frank On Mon, 03 Apr 2000 13:05:14 -0400 Christopher Bruno writes: > > How much for just the instrument assembly? > > -Chris Dear Frank and Chris, Here's a better breakdown, Thanks, Al Complete headlight assembly $100.00 Include refelctor & H-4 bulb Complete Instrument Assembly $250.00 Includes speedo, tach, indicator lights, housing and all braketry Rear fender subframe w/tag light & mount $ 50.00 Muffler $ 50.00 Rims $ 50.00 each Handlebars $ 9.95 Fork boots $ 12.95 Front fender $ 19.95 Acerbis RM-style front fender $ 7.95 Seat cover and grab strap $ 9.95 All for $400.00 Call Al Roof at (704) 228-7210 E:mail: Al.Roof.for.NC.Trails@juno.com ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) DR435 first impressions - two thumbs up! Date: 03 Apr 2000 20:43:46 -0700 Ok I talked to Jesse and the pegs are rearset 1" but not lowered... they don't look really pretty because he just wanted me to try them out first but I wouldn't give them back =) You can have the muffler for cheap, in about a week ok? ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Friday, March 31, 2000 5:22 PM > Jeff...Awesome.. unbelieveable... 3rd gear wheelies!... man I want my DR at > that level! But yeah can you tell us all about the lowered and rearset > pegs.. I'm six feet even and the 350 pegs seem high and forward.. maybe 1 > 1/2"?? Not 10 inches though.. Also will you sell the Cobra on the cheap My > airbox is cut open, stock exhaust) > > Guy > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) DR435 first impressions - two thumbs up! Date: 03 Apr 2000 20:54:39 -0700 Springer, You must have some gnarly hills where you ride, is all I can say! The pegs are one inch rearward and not lowered Jesse says, my mistake. I could put up a picture but they aren't really ready for showtime, I need to grind some corners off... you might ask Jesse how he made them. I was only testing them to see if I liked them, but I wouldn't give them back cause I liked em too much =) Jeff Henshaw 94 DR435 83 Honda CX650 Turbo 86 Kawasaki ZX1000 ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Friday, March 31, 2000 7:32 AM > "Jeff A. Henshaw" wrote: > > > > Hello everybody, > > I just had a nice ride today in the Tillamook Burn area up here in Oregon, > > on the new Kientech engineered scooter- it's definitely two thumbs up! > > Rode with an RM250 and an XR400, and found a chance to do a little drag > > racing against the XR. > > Easily passed him, > > > Lowered, rearset footpegs > > Jeff, what is the lowered footpeg think that you did? Can you > explain? I have put a set of rear pegs about 10 inches behind my > stockers and find it does wonders for uphill climbs. Much more control > and not as much strength required to hold yourself up to the handle > bars. Do you have a picture of your setup? > > Incidentally how much would all that modification (all the Mods) to > the bike cost the average guy. > > Answer these questions to the whole list, please. I think everyone > would be interested. > > - > > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > > "help" to the same address. 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Do not use quotes in your message. > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jonathan Moon Subject: (dr) Maybe FINALLY getting DR this weekend. Date: 04 Apr 2000 09:51:47 -0700 (PDT) Hey folks, As the subject line reads, nothing is final yet, but I might be driving down to buy a used DR this weekend. I'll probably have some more technical q's to ask as soon as I know some more details, but for right now I have a transport question. I will be driving it quite a ways in my Ford Ranger. 1) I need some type of ramp assmebly. Is there an inexpensive way to construct such a device? 2) What is the recommended scheme for strapping it down in the bed? It isn't a long bed but it isnt the shortest one either (6 feet?) As you might expect, I would like to do these things with little expense, but with more than adequate security. I'd have to have my new (to me) bike slide out of the back of the truck at 80mph. I shudder to think of it. Any help would be appreciated! Jon ===== Jonathan L. Moon Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Georgia Voice (706)-542-1713 Fax (706)-542-3719 email: jlmoon@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: webify Subject: Re: (dr) Maybe FINALLY getting DR this weekend. Date: 04 Apr 2000 13:54:43 -0400 Jonathan Moon wrote: 1) I need some type of ramp assmebly. Is there an > inexpensive way to construct such a device? A 2 x 10 in yellow pine about 7 - 8 feet long. There are special ends available that attach to the end to smooth the transition and sort of hold the board in place. I would get one if you can find it. I last saw them at Sam's Club. They cost more than they should, but are still less than a steel or aluminum ramp. > > 2) What is the recommended scheme for strapping it > down in the bed? It isn't a long bed but it isnt the > shortest one either (6 feet?) Four ratchet tie downs. They only need to be the 6 foot long variety. One on each side of the handlebar pulling down and forward.. compressing the front forks a good bit. Then one on the rear each side.. perhaps around the passenger foot pegs.. pulling down and back a little. Make sure you are tighter with the front tie downs than the rear. You will find you will want these things for the long run, so you might as well bite the bullet and get them for the first trip. John Hinton - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Bryan Ply Subject: Re: (dr) Maybe FINALLY getting DR this weekend. Date: 04 Apr 2000 13:20:34 -0500 Jonathan, For an inexpensive bike ramp I would suggest a 2X12, use the 8 ft length to decrease the angle. The downside to the inexpensive way is trying to handle a 300-lb bike when the handlebars are above your head!! I opted for a four-wheeler aluminum type ramp. It is wide enough to walk up with the bike. I use two tiedowns on the front of the bike. One for each side of the handlebar. I opted for the wide ones hoping that they wont break as fast. With a 6ft bed and a 8ft bike, you will have to put the bike in caddy-cornered to make it fit with the tailgate up. Congratulations on the bike. > Hey folks, > > As the subject line reads, nothing is final yet, but I > might be driving down to buy a used DR this weekend. > I'll probably have some more technical q's to ask as > soon as I know some more details, but for right now I > have a transport question. > > I will be driving it quite a ways in my Ford Ranger. > > 1) I need some type of ramp assmebly. Is there an > inexpensive way to construct such a device? > > 2) What is the recommended scheme for strapping it > down in the bed? It isn't a long bed but it isnt the > shortest one either (6 feet?) > > As you might expect, I would like to do these things > with little expense, but with more than adequate > security. I'd have to have my new (to me) bike slide > out of the back of the truck at 80mph. I shudder to > think of it. > > Any help would be appreciated! > > Jon > > ===== > Jonathan L. Moon > Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology > University of Georgia > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Bryan Ply Subject: (dr) dr-digest question Date: 04 Apr 2000 14:31:16 -0500 List, Due to an hard drive crash, I lost all of the dr-digest that I had been collecting at the house, does anyone know if or how I can get them back, I have tried to interacted with the majordomo list server software to retrieve the files. I have not been able to get that to work yet, when I try to download a file it states that it is not a valid file. The only file that I recieved was the Archive file, but that had no info in it. Is there a web page that I can go to get the files????? Thanks Bryan 99DR350 - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Subject: Re: (dr) Maybe FINALLY getting DR this weekend. Date: 04 Apr 2000 14:12:29 -0500 Hey Jonathan, I have a '98 Ranger SuperCab with the 6ft bed. My '95 DR350 fits perfect(tail down). I use an 8ft 2X10 with a ramp end fitting you can get from most hardware stores (Home Depot, Lowe's, ect...). It screws right into the board. It's a little cumbersome getting it in the first couple of times. With a little practice you can drive it right into the truck bed as I do. Practice on a small hill, NOT the truck ;^) Get some tie downs from an auto parts store or WallMart. Bike shops charge you an arm and a leg for 'em. Make sure the front wheel is up against the bed front and is pulled down good and tight. Don't worry about the back too much, just snug is good. Believe me, it ain't going anywhere. Ric > Hey folks, > > As the subject line reads, nothing is final yet, but I > might be driving down to buy a used DR this weekend. > I'll probably have some more technical q's to ask as > soon as I know some more details, but for right now I > have a transport question. > > I will be driving it quite a ways in my Ford Ranger. > > 1) I need some type of ramp assmebly. Is there an > inexpensive way to construct such a device? > > 2) What is the recommended scheme for strapping it > down in the bed? It isn't a long bed but it isnt the > shortest one either (6 feet?) > > As you might expect, I would like to do these things > with little expense, but with more than adequate > security. I'd have to have my new (to me) bike slide > out of the back of the truck at 80mph. I shudder to > think of it. > > Any help would be appreciated! > > Jon > > ===== > Jonathan L. 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Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Don Forgays Subject: (dr) Finally getting a DR: Reply Date: 04 Apr 2000 15:32:41 -0400 I have a 2000 Tacoma TRD-right off the lot, I was hoping to cause it no damage and come up with a cheap and decent way to load my 95 DR350SE into the truck as politely as possible. Jonathon, I think I have your answer. Hopefully you have something like a Home Depot near you, (that is where I got everything you need for this project). First go to the lawn tractor section. In this section there should be Ramp Ends made to modify a 2X10 or 2X12 for use as a ramp. The ones for 2X12's cost me $25. Next I purchased a 16' 2x12 for about $20-they cut in in half for free. Next I purchased a set of 6 ratcheting tie downs, set cost $11. Lastly I purchased 2 - 1" inner diameter screw in eye-lets, (looks like a threaded lolli-pop with a hole in the head) for about $2. I threaded these about 3' down the ramp from the ramp ends. I then used 1 of the ratcheting tie downs through the 2 eyelets and back to my bumper. You do this to assure that the ramps will neither slide backwards or apart. This is all you need, and total cost is under $60. These can be thrown right next to the bike when traveling without causing any problems. If you get the 2X12's then a full size dolly can also make it up the ramps... Once the bike is in the bed you attach 2 of the ratcheting tie downs to either side of the handlebars down to the 2 front tie downs in either side of your truck bed. Ratchet the two front ratcheting straps until you shock is about 1/2 compressed. This is enough to hold the bike in place if you are not doing donuts. If you want to strap the back, help yourself, if you bought the 6pack of ratcheting straps, you will have more than enough for this. Hope this helps. Don Forgays Burlington Vt 95 DR350SE - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) Maybe FINALLY getting DR this weekend. Date: 04 Apr 2000 13:58:35 -0700 Hey Rick, I used to work at PWC as a network admin type dude. Anyway, Jonathon get the tie-downs that havd a perpendicular hook, a twist if you will, and you can hook them in the holes in the Ranger. I twisted mine in a vise but you can buy them pre-twisted. I have a Ranger Super-Cab as well, and I can close the tailgate if I put the bike in to one side and move the back whell to the other side. This also helps keep the bed from tweaking in the middle front, where they are weakest. The ramp ends are also available at Fred Meyers ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 12:12 PM > > > Hey Jonathan, > I have a '98 Ranger SuperCab with the 6ft bed. My '95 DR350 fits perfect(tail > down). I use an 8ft 2X10 with a ramp end fitting you can get from most hardware > stores (Home Depot, Lowe's, ect...). It screws right into the board. It's a > little cumbersome getting it in the first couple of times. With a little > practice you can drive it right into the truck bed as I do. Practice on a small > hill, NOT the truck ;^) > > Get some tie downs from an auto parts store or WallMart. Bike shops charge you > an arm and a leg for 'em. Make sure the front wheel is up against the bed front > and is pulled down good and tight. Don't worry about the back too much, just > snug is good. Believe me, it ain't going anywhere. > > Ric > > > Hey folks, > > > > As the subject line reads, nothing is final yet, but I > > might be driving down to buy a used DR this weekend. > > I'll probably have some more technical q's to ask as > > soon as I know some more details, but for right now I > > have a transport question. > > > > I will be driving it quite a ways in my Ford Ranger. > > > > 1) I need some type of ramp assmebly. Is there an > > inexpensive way to construct such a device? > > > > 2) What is the recommended scheme for strapping it > > down in the bed? It isn't a long bed but it isnt the > > shortest one either (6 feet?) > > > > As you might expect, I would like to do these things > > with little expense, but with more than adequate > > security. I'd have to have my new (to me) bike slide > > out of the back of the truck at 80mph. I shudder to > > think of it. > > > > Any help would be appreciated! > > > > Jon > > > > ===== > > Jonathan L. 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For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) re: Vortex air box Date: 04 Apr 2000 14:01:09 -0700 Greg, I used this expanation verbatim on the Kientech web page. I hope you don't mind. It is a very good description of a plenum type air box, thanks! Jeff Henshaw ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 7:04 PM > Ideally, an air box should be tuned like a pipe, but to deliver the opposite > effect. In the case of a pipe, after an exhaust pulse leaves the port and > travels to the end of the pipe, a negative wave (a pulse of low pressure) > reflects back from the opening at the end of the pipe and travels back to > the exhaust port. A performance pipe is tuned so that the negative wave > arrives at the exhaust port just as the port is opening. This encourages the > exhaust gasses to exit the combustion chamber more quickly, allowing for > more rapid replenishment of fresh fuel-air mixture. In this way, a tuned > pipe allows the engine to breathe even more freely than an engine with no > pipe at all. That is, a tuned pipe helps suck exhaust from the engine. > > A similar even takes place within the air box. The engine gulps in air, > lowering the air pressure inside the air box. Outside air then rushes into > the air box under atmospheric pressure. Even as the pressure inside the air > box becomes equal to pressure outside, the momentum of the in-rushing air > carries a little more air into the air box, raising the pressure inside the > air box above atmospheric pressure. If the air box is tuned right, the > pressure inside the air box should reach its maximum just as the engine > takes its next gulp of air. In the ideal case, more air flows into the > engine with the air box than with a bare carburetor. In other words, a tuned > air box can help cram more air into the engine. > > > --Greg > > DR350SE '94 > CR250 '91 > XR650LE '94 > VFR750 '91 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On > Behalf Of Comobu@aol.com > Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 5:35 PM > To: dr@lists.xmission.com > Subject: Re: (dr) (DR350) Gearing Change > > > Inlet valves opening, still air chambers filling, engines being > satisfied...I > love it! > > >From what little I know, I'm going to say Jesse's right.. an airbox is > better > thru out the RPM range than just a sock airfilter... there's some mysterious > sonic wave pulses within the box that's part of the design and overall > tuning > of the motor... like a flute meant to resoanate at different notes... > because > I know you can't just drill big holes indiscrimintly (in a hurry my spelling > sucks) in the airbox... it ruins the awesome powerband of the DR! > > Guy > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mike Nielson Subject: (dr) Vortex airbox and Baja Designs lighting combo Date: 04 Apr 2000 14:33:59 -0700 Hi list, Do any of you DR350 (dirt version) owners have both a Vortex (or Cycle Gear) airbox *and* a Baja Designs dual-sport lighting kit installed? I understand the BD kit comes with some kind of bracket to mount a nicad battery either on or near the stock airbox. Is this setup compatible with the non-standard airbox? Thanx, - Mike -- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Cloudhid@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) dr-digest question Date: 04 Apr 2000 19:39:05 EDT > Due to an hard drive crash, I lost all of the dr-digest that I had been >collecting at the house, does anyone know if or how I can get them back, >I have tried to interacted with the majordomo list server software to >retrieve the files. I have not been able to get that to work yet, when >I try to download a file it states that it is not a valid file. The only >file that I recieved was the Archive file, but that had no info in it. >Is there a web page that I can go to get the files????? For older digests try: http://www.xmission.com/pub/lists/dr350/archive/ or http://www.xmission.com/pub/lists/dr/archive/ Redondo Ron - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jan Bradley" Subject: Re: (dr) Maybe FINALLY getting DR this weekend. Date: 04 Apr 2000 21:35:03 -0500 Instructions for loading DR in your pick-up: 1. Park truck at far end of 80' double at local moto-x track. 2. Ride DR around the track for a recon lap. (like Evel used to do) 3. Make sure your friends are watching and jump the DR over the double, into the back of the truck. 4. Be sure to do the knack-knack-heel-clicker thing like Travis Pastrana might do. 5. Be sure to open the sliding rear window, so that when you do the flying "W" you will end up in the drivers seat. Have the truck running, then just slam it into gear and take off creating an awsome double roost. This part will really impress your friends. 6.You won't need any tie downs, 'cause the front wheel will be stuck about half a foot into the cab. OR, 7. Skip 1-6 and just use a board. Just don't let your friends see you. You'll never live it down... JB - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: (dr) forwarded for an Icelander Date: 05 Apr 2000 01:08:01 -0700 hi can you please forward this mail for me to the list. im having trouble sending mail to the list i can reed all the mail but when i send mail it does not appear in the list. does anyone now whats wrong. tis is what i been trying to send. Im going to install a aftermarket exhaust on my dr 350 ´99, and was thinking about FMF poer core 4. Allso im going to open up the airbox. how loud is the powercore ? does it rust on welds or owerall ? does it make all that diffrence in poweroutput ? Anyone tryed White bros E series ? please help Greetings from Iceland G.Petursson - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) forwarded for an Icelander Date: 05 Apr 2000 08:36:29 -0700 Hi mr. Petursson The powercore four is a quality pipe that is some what louder than your stock pipe and should produce more power. When you cut the top of the airbox out you should have a 4x3 inch hole just behind the airbox mounting bracket. then you will have to rejet the carburetor a 140 main would be a good place to start I am assuming that this is a dirt only bike if so you may need to drop the clip on the jet needle to the fourth groove. let me know how this works out, and if you have more questions please contact me. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Jeff A. Henshaw Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 1:08 AM hi can you please forward this mail for me to the list. im having trouble sending mail to the list i can reed all the mail but when i send mail it does not appear in the list. does anyone now whats wrong. tis is what i been trying to send. Im going to install a aftermarket exhaust on my dr 350 ´99, and was thinking about FMF poer core 4. Allso im going to open up the airbox. how loud is the powercore ? does it rust on welds or owerall ? does it make all that diffrence in poweroutput ? Anyone tryed White bros E series ? please help Greetings from Iceland G.Petursson - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: mikko vimpari Subject: (dr) 350 SE key ignition switch change Date: 05 Apr 2000 19:15:04 +0300 Hi All mounting parts in my350 SE's instrument panel are broken, so I'm going to take it away, I was wondering would DR650 SE's (or any other Suzuki's model) separate key ignition switch be suitable for my 350 SE. Is there anything special with SE's ignition wiring. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks. Mikko Vimpari '97 350 SE - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: USSergeant@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) forwarded for an Icelander Date: 05 Apr 2000 12:14:08 EDT Hi Mr. Petursson. I found a FMF MegaMax (discontinued product) from Motorcycle Accessories Wharehouse and the power gain with no other mods (stock jetting, etc) was very noticeable. The noise increase was not that much- it mostly changed the pitch to a more "throaty" bark. I am told that the Big Gun and the Power Core IV are VERY loud. The welds rusted after ten minutes of riding. Next week I am going to cut a 3X4" hole in the top of my airbox and rejet. Jesse-> do you recommend a 140 jet for this setup? Scott '99 dr350se - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) forwarded for an Icelander Date: 05 Apr 2000 10:29:22 -0700 Does Motorcycle Accessories Warehouse have a website? If not how do I contact them? ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 9:14 AM > Hi Mr. Petursson. I found a FMF MegaMax (discontinued product) from > Motorcycle Accessories Wharehouse and the power gain with no other mods > (stock jetting, etc) was very noticeable. The noise increase was not that > much- it mostly changed the pitch to a more "throaty" bark. I am told that > the Big Gun and the Power Core IV are VERY loud. > The welds rusted after ten minutes of riding. > > Next week I am going to cut a 3X4" hole in the top of my airbox and rejet. > > Jesse-> do you recommend a 140 jet for this setup? > > Scott > '99 dr350se > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: USSergeant@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) forwarded for an Icelander Date: 05 Apr 2000 14:27:52 EDT Motorcycle Accessory Wharehouse - Motorcycle Accessory Warehouse. Thousands of items at LOW!, LOW! prices. We carry Helmets, Exhausts, Tires, Apparel and more. www.accwhse.com Hope this helps everyone. Scott - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) forwarded for an Icelander Date: 05 Apr 2000 11:43:04 -0700 I just ordered it =) Thanks!! ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 11:27 AM > Motorcycle Accessory Wharehouse - > Motorcycle Accessory Warehouse. Thousands > of items at LOW!, LOW! prices. We carry Helmets, Exhausts, Tires, Apparel and > more. > > www.accwhse.com > > Hope this helps everyone. > > Scott > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) forwarded for an Icelander Date: 05 Apr 2000 11:48:13 -0700 They have one or two left, part number 40995 $239.95 FMF Megamax DR250/350 255 with shipping ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 11:43 AM > I just ordered it =) > > > Thanks!! > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: ; > Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 11:27 AM > Subject: Re: (dr) forwarded for an Icelander > > > > Motorcycle Accessory Wharehouse - > > Motorcycle Accessory Warehouse. > Thousands > > of items at LOW!, LOW! prices. We carry Helmets, Exhausts, Tires, Apparel > and > > more. > > > > www.accwhse.com > > > > Hope this helps everyone. > > > > Scott > > > > - > > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: USSergeant@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) forwarded for an Icelander Date: 05 Apr 2000 14:57:02 EDT I should of asked them for a sales commission on their remaining stock... They are pricey, but I am happy with the results :) Scott - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: Re: (dr) forwarded for an Icelander Date: 05 Apr 2000 14:10:40 -0700 (PDT) The megamax is a good pipe.The powercore in my opinion only outflows it.My buddy has the same year bike as me and we each have the above exhuasts.My bike with the powercore4 would pull him a bit and I weigh 20lbs more than him.With the Megamax you need to place small washers between the discs to open it up more.The setup it comes with crushes the plates together and is somewhat restrictive.My buddy did this to his and it helped.It did make it louder and at wide open throttle our bikes are equally as loud.Simple formula is Loud=power period.FMF has redesigned the powercore4 and calls it the powercore4-2 and claim it is much quieter with the same power output and costs about 40 bucks more.I could not find a Megamax as that was the pipe I originally wanted and I am glad I got the powercore4.I am awaiting the release of the Powerbomb header pipe and will post results when I get it $189.99 Next mod -dirt carb setup from Jesse. P.S. This guy sent his motor to Jesse for the 435 kit and cam and head I don't think i'll pull him anymore:( __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Brett Buchheister" Subject: (dr) DR250 terrible blubber off of idle Date: 05 Apr 2000 17:47:15 PDT I have a 93 DR250 that I'm trying to improve the performance on. With the stock muffler I've been noticing a blubber (hesitation) when grabbing a hand full of throttle off idle. What do I do to get rid of this blubber? I put a Supertrapp exhaust on it thinking it would help the problem. It increased throttle response slightly and gave more power however it did not cure the blubber. I've noticed all the discussion about the powercore4 and other exhausts that offer better performance. So I'm thinking about trashing the SuperTrapp and buying a Cobra, FMF or other exhaust. My question is...what's the best exhaust, standard airbox mods, and jetting alternatives for improved performance and to eliminate the low end blubber on a DR250 (off road version)? Any other advice would be appreciated. Brett Buchheister DR250 ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "SWAMPY!" Subject: (dr) Your help Is Needed! Date: 06 Apr 2000 09:34:09 -0400 This is for the Florida folks and others who come here to ride in the Sunshine State. We are attempting to get through the legislature two bills relating to dirtbikes/atvs/and dual sports. the first is to actually set up a program to register off-road bikes and atvs and have the fees go into a special fund designated for trail building, improvements, aquisitions, and and what not. The second is to actually set up the fund. These trails benefit off-road users AND dual sport riders! Why? because many like to ride single track trails, and also, the jeep trails and roads we ride as dual sporters are included. So please help us out. We need to get this onto the Florida Senate Agenda. Our House, passed it, but we need to put pressure on to at least get this issue aired out and open to public debate and discussion. Don't let them table it into obscurity! You always wondered what can you do to help, or does my voice really count, nows the time and opportunity to say it and get it done! Thanks a billion, Swampy aka Robert Frey Founder Withlacoochee Dual Sport Riders Editor; Southern Dual Sporter Newsletter >Good news: Jack Terrell went to Tallahassee again to present to the OHV >bills to the House Governmental Rules and Regulations committee. The >committee passed our OHV Bills 7-1 on Wednesday. > >BAD NEWS: The Senate Tranportation Committee has not even put the OHV bills >on their calender. If SB 676 and SB 1036 do not get on the calender the OHV >Trust Fund is dead even if the House passes it! Please e-mail to the >following state senators pleading them to put our bills on the calender. It >doesn't matter if you have filled out post cards or written letters - let's >inundate them. Please write something like this: I am requesting that you >put SB 676 and SB 1036 on the Transportation Committee's calender. I am an >OHV rider and support both SB 676 and 1036 for an OHV Trust Fund. PLEASE >E-MAIL ASAP. The deadline to put items on the calender is Monday, April >10th. Here's the list: > >MOST IMPORTANT E-MAIL TO: Senator Daniel Webster, Chair of Transportation >Committee (Winter Garden) - webster.daniel.web@leg.state.fl.us > >Senator Jim Sebesta, Vice Chair (St. Petersburg) >sebesta.jim.web@leg.state.fl.us > >Senator Roberto Casas (Hialeah) >casas.roberto.web@leg.state.fl.us > >Senator James "Jim" Hargrett (Tampa) >hargrett.james.web@leg.state.fl.us > >Senator Daryl L. Jones (Miami) >jones.daryl.web@leg.state.fl.us > >Senator James E. "Jim" King, Jr. (Jacksonville) >king.james.web@leg.state.fl.us > >Senator Patsy Ann Kurth (Palm Bay) >kurth.patsy.web@leg.state.fl.us > >Senator John F. Laurent (Bartow) >laurent.john.web@leg.state.fl.us > >Senator Tom Lee (Brandon) >lee.tom.web@leg.state.fl.us > >Senator Richard Mitchell (Jasper) >mitchell.richard.web@leg.state.fl.us > >Senator Donald C. Sullivan (St. Petersburg) >sullivan.don.web@leg.state.fl.us - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Comobu@aol.com Subject: (dr) Rear spring.. Date: 06 Apr 2000 12:12:49 EDT What spring rate should I use for a street 350DR.. not using the Kouba link.. I'm 205lbs... Anybody?? Thanks Guy - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Bob Ralston" Subject: Re: (dr) Rear spring.. Date: 06 Apr 2000 14:48:27 -0700 Guy, I have a LR Signature Progressive Rear spring in great condition that I would sell to you for $40 plus the shipping cost. I liked it a lot when I road mostly on the street with an occasional moderate trail ride. I think it is a 350/390lb spring. I weigh 220lb without gear and had to add a bit of pre-load to make it right for me which would make it just about perfect for someone at your weight. If you ride a lot of dirt I would go with a straight wound spring. I run a 6.7kg without the Kouba links. I will be buying the links and a heavy 7.6kg spring from Jesse next week in the quest to tame a wicked rear end hop in the whoops since revalving didn't do the trick to my satisfaction. If I had been smart I would have bought an Ohlins shock with the right spring and would have been finished a year ago. Sincerely Bob Ralston 93 DR350S - FMF Powercore IV SA, Airbox mods, IMS 3.5 gal Desert Tank, Fineline Suspension (revalved, RaceTech fluids, 26lb front springs & 6.7kg rear spring) , Applied Racing Triple clamps (15mm forward of stock - 10mm higher), Renthal Jimmy Button Bars, JX Needle/Spring, Dunlop K139 (front) & K739 AT Desert (rear), Solid peg mounts, UNI filter, Scotts and other Thumper Racing products too numerous to mention. Next step Kouba Links and the Vortex Airbox. District 37 Desert F110 - Club: Racers Under the Son ----- Original Message ----- > What spring rate should I use for a street 350DR.. not using the Kouba link.. > I'm 205lbs... Anybody?? Thanks - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: (dr) Honda Hoot Website Date: 06 Apr 2000 20:26:30 -0400 Check out the Honda Hoot Activities website. Be sure to click on "Dual Sport Ride". More to follow! http://www.hondahoot.com/hoot/remote_activities.html Al C. Al Roof Promoter - The Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Ride Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, Inc. Office Manager/Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki-Kawasaki of Gastonia Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Inc. Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc. ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: USSergeant@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) Honda Hoot Website Date: 06 Apr 2000 21:58:08 EDT Hey, cool! It's even sponsored by Suzuki! (says so at the bottom of the page!) In a message dated 04/06/2000 8:08:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com writes: << Check out the Honda Hoot Activities website. Be sure to click on "Dual Sport Ride". More to follow! http://www.hondahoot.com/hoot/remote_activities.html Al C. Al Roof >> - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: (dr) Honda Hoot 2000 Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Website Date: 07 Apr 2000 08:50:13 -0400 On Fri, 7 Apr 2000 11:38:52 GMT baglien@access1.net writes: > Hey Al, > > I'd like to take this in, but $80 for a dual sport ride is a little > high. Do > I have to register for Honda Hoot? I had been planning on riding up > there over > the weekend and getting a day pass. > > Keep me informed about any other rides you have planned. > > -Steve Hey Steve, You DO NOT have to be a full rally registrant to enter our dual sport event. You simply pay the $30.00 Entry Fee. However, due to logistics, entries are limited to 200 Riders by Pre-Entry Only, and registration ends on June 1. Here's the info from our flyer: Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Saturday, June 24 - Asheville, NC $30.00 Entry Fee - Limited to 200 Riders by Pre-Entry Only - Registration Ends June 1 You are invited to join Honda Red Riders Scott Summers and Gary Bailey in The Honda Rider’s Club of America / Suzuki / Moose Off-Road / SuperTrapp /Suzuki-Kawasaki of Gastonia / Travelcade / Works Enduro Rider Carolina Dual Sport Adventure, a self-guided tour. Gary Bailey (left) “The Professor of Motocross”, is the most renowned instructor of motocross racing and off-road riding techniques in the world. He became the first American rider to beat the Europeans in motocross racing on July 4th, 1969. Here he is shown with his student Travis Pastrana and his contemporary Roger DeCoster. Scott Summers (right) is one of the winningest riders in off-road history, with Nine National Off-Road Championships aboard his Honda XR600R. Scott is the Grand\ Marshall of this year’s Honda Hoot Rally. For the third consecutive year Gary and Scott join in welcoming you to North Carolina’s consummate dual sport tour, featuring a course that takes you over, through and around the beautiful North Carolina Mountains and is rideable by all skill levels. Once again, this year’s event is produced by Al Roof and The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club. Over $3,000 worth of prizes, including: 30 Moose Off-Road embroidered hats; 3 SuperTrapp IDS exhaust systems; apparel from Suzuki-Kawasaki of Gastonia; and 4 Travelcade SaddleGel Seat Kits and a slew of goodies from Drew Smith’s Work Enduro Rider will be given away to participants. All participants will receive an event T-shirt and a delicious lunch out on the route. This year’s tour offers approximately 165 miles of great dual sport riding that features: 7 tunnels on the Blue Ridge Parkway as it traverses Mount Pisgah; a multitude of creeks; rustic single lane mountain bridges; spectacular waterfalls; and endless groves of Wolf Laurel. The entire course is run on public roads and land and has been changed just enough to peak the interest of event veterans! Before lunch, you can choose to ride an 8 mile, 45-minute advanced section, or take a less difficult route along scenic backroads before traveling to a breathtaking hidden overlook which can only be reached by motorcycles or 4-wheel drive vehicles. After lunch, you will be treated to a scenic tour through even more Wolf Laurel groves, babbling streams and past rustic farm houses. We hope you will join us on a most excellent adventure! To enter, call, toll free, for a Great Smokey Mountain Honda Hoot Rally brochure. 1-800-347-1289 You do not have to be a Full Rally Registrant to enter this event. Just indicate by a notation, or separate note, you are entering the dual sport event only. Requirements • All participants MUST be legally licensed motorcycle operators. Parental consent required for minors. • All bikes MUST have a current license plate, meet all requirements to be street legal in the State of North Carolina and must be equipped with a USFS-approved spark arrestor and muffling system no louder than 98db(A), measured at 0.5 meters. LOUD BIKES WILL BE SENT HOME! • Converted off-road motorcycles will be permitted provided they are properly licensed for street use and meet with the above requirements. • Roll chart (route sheet) holders or map cases are required for utilization of the provided route sheet. Participants will be unable to negotiate this self-guided tour without the use of the route sheet. • WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL INSURANCE. We urge you NOT to ride a motorcycle without it! Schedule The Honda Rider’s Club of America / American Suzuki Motor Corporation / Moose Off-Road / SuperTrapp /Suzuki-Kawasaki of Gastonia / Travelcade Carolina Dual Sport Adventure will stage from the Buncombe County Health Center Parking lot (near the Radisson Hotel Rally Headquarters) in downtown Asheville on the morning of Saturday, June 24. Parking at the Buncombe County Health Center will be extremely limited. You may be directed to park automobiles and/or tow vehicles at a nearby parking lot. 7:00 AM Check-in and pick up riders packet & T-shirt 8:00 AM Mandatory Riders Meeting 8:15 AM First Rider Check-Out 9:00 AM Last Rider Check-Out 12:00 PM Lunch at Wayehutta OHV Area 4:00 PM Last Rider Check-In and Dual Sport Prize Distribution To enter, call, toll free, for a Great Smokey Mountain Honda Hoot Rally brochure. 1-800-347-1289 You do not have to be a Full Rally Registrant to enter this event. Just indicate by a notation, or separate note, you are entering the dual sport event only. Host Hotels Radisson Hotel One Thomas Wolfe Plaza (704) 252-8211 Best Western-Central 22 Woodfin St., (704) 253-1851 Other Hotels in the Asheville Area Comfort Suites 890 Brevard Road (704) 665-4000 Days Inn Central 199 Tunnel Road (704) 254-4311 Freedom Escape Lodge 530 Upper Flat Creek Rd. Weaverville (704) 658-0814 Toll-Free: (888) 658-0814 Hampton Inn One Rocky Ridge Road (704) 667-2022 Hampton Inn 204 Tunnel Road (704) 255-9220 Holiday Inn Airport 55 Airport Road (704) 684-1213 Holiday Inn - SunSpree 1 Holiday Inn Drive (704) 254-3211 Holiday Inn - Tunnel Road 201 Tunnel Road (704) 252-4000 The Mountaineer lnn 115 Tunnel Road (704) 254-5331 Quality Inn - Biltmore 155 Hendersonville Road (704) 274-1800 Ramada Inn 180 Tunnel Road (704) 254-7451 Sleep Inn - Biltmore 115 Hendersonville Road (704) 274-1800 Super 8 East 1329 Tunnel Road (704) 298-7952 Note: Room tax rate in Asheville is 9%. Local Camp Grounds Bear Creek RV Park and Club House 81 S. Bear Creek Road (704) 253-0798 Toll-Free: 1-800-833-0798 Lake Powhatan Recreation Area Pisgah National Forest Forest Service Road 806 Big Cove Campground Route 5 Box 250 Candler, NC (704) 667-9376 Hot Springs Campground Hot Springs, NC (704) 622-7676 KOA - Asheville East 102 Highway 70 East Swannanoa, NC (704) 686-3121 KOA - Asheville West Route 5 Box 100-B Candler, NC (704) 665-7015. Blue Ridge Cycle Campground 59 Motorcycle Drive Canton, NC (704) 235-8350 For specific information, contact Al Roof, founder and President of The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, at: (704) 867-9626 e-mail: Al.Roof.for.NC.Trails@juno.com http://www.hondahoot.com/hoot/remote_activities.html ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: (dr) New rear fender installed TRICK lookin!!!!!!!!!! Date: 07 Apr 2000 18:00:19 -0700 (PDT) I installed my new rear MX fender from Maier today.I have an SE model and there are a few things on this I'd like to mention.First you will lose your license plate mount and the light assembly for it.Under the fender is a cage type bracket support that follows the contour of the original fender.No good as it will stick down when the new fender travels straight off the rear seat.Next was optional but I left the grab bar off and this includes the tool pouch.I had to mount the turn signals on the holes that are furthest back that the grab bar mounted on.I am going to install a smaller newer styled tailight as the original monster will be to heavy (and ugly) for the fender without the under bracket.I also drilled out the two holes that are up front for the grab bar and put two bolts just for extra firmness.The DR looks like a dirtbike now instead of a slithering serpant.I am happy with the way it looks.The stock rear fender was somthing that I always disliked about the DR this is my opinion only. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "jnugent" <2jnugent@prodigy.net> Subject: (dr) Dunlop D606 and k139 Date: 08 Apr 2000 09:42:56 -0400 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0007_01BFA13E.D15C61C0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi all, has anyone tried this combination a D606 in the rear and a k139 = front? My stock tires on my dual sport are in need of replacement and I = am trying to decide between this combo. and the MT 21s. Also are rim = locks something I should add and should I replace the stock tubes with = heavy duty ones? The bike only has 1400 miles on it so the tubes should = still be in good shape. I should also mention that I ride 90% offroad, = woods and sandy loose soil. Thanks for the input. Jim Nugent 97 350 SE ------=_NextPart_000_0007_01BFA13E.D15C61C0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Hi all, has anyone tried this = combination a D606 in=20 the rear and a k139 front? My stock tires on my dual sport are in need = of=20 replacement and I am trying to decide between this combo. and the MT = 21s. Also=20 are rim locks something I should add and should I replace the stock = tubes with=20 heavy duty ones? The bike only has 1400 miles on it so the tubes should = still be=20 in good shape. I should also mention that I ride 90% offroad, woods and = sandy=20 loose soil. Thanks for the input.
          &nbs= p;            = ;        =20 Jim Nugent  97 350 SE
------=_NextPart_000_0007_01BFA13E.D15C61C0-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Rainer.Knape.SGG@t-online.de (Rainer Knape) Subject: (dr) DR650SE, Suspension and carb Date: 08 Apr 2000 16:55:34 +0200 I was wondering if somebody has done major suspension modifications on his DR650SE (RaceTech cartridge emulators / gold valve for the shock / Oehlins or Technoflex shock...). If yes, please tell us your experience with it. The same question about jet kits - any comments ? And referring to Kurt Simpson's mail dated 03/31/00: Kurt, you posted the dimensions of the spring. I have checked my spring yesterday and I was astonished to see that the stock spring of my '96 european modell has other dimensions: On side of the spring is smaller, are you shure that yours is not ? OD = 79 - 83 mm ID = 55 - 59 mm length = 260 mm Coil diameter is about the same (12 mm) Hey Kurt, will you ever get your bike ready and ride it ? I am looking forward to your first impreesions. Rainer - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: Re: (dr) DR650SE, Suspension and carb Date: 08 Apr 2000 09:20:12 -0600 > I was wondering if somebody has done major suspension modifications on his > DR650SE (RaceTech cartridge emulators / gold valve for the shock / Oehlins or > Technoflex shock...). > If yes, please tell us your experience with it. > The same question about jet kits - any comments ? > > And referring to Kurt Simpson's mail dated 03/31/00: > Kurt, you posted the dimensions of the spring. I have checked my spring > yesterday and I was astonished to see that the stock spring of my '96 european > modell has other dimensions: > On side of the spring is smaller, are you shure that yours is not ? > OD = 79 - 83 mm > ID = 55 - 59 mm > length = 260 mm > Coil diameter is about the same (12 mm) > Hey Kurt, will you ever get your bike ready and ride it ? I am looking forward > to your first impreesions. I'm beginning to wonder particularly now that I just bought a new Quota. I had Race Tech (Precision Concepts) anodize the forks and shock and put a gold valve in the shock, I opted to postpone the emulator and just had him equalize the damping in the front forks and install Larry Roesler Signature Series springs. I just sent my shock to DualStar for fitting of a progressive rear spring on the stock shock so I can't recheck the measurements until it is returned. Does the White Brothers catalog list dimensions of Eibach springs? I have the factory kit ready to install along with SS brakelines front and rear. The swingarm is back...DualStar is building a centerstand for it. I'm going to do a feature on the bike in Dual Sport News and call it project dr650 of course. Kurt - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "preisinger" Subject: (dr) drz-400E and bajadesign kit Date: 08 Apr 2000 12:46:11 -0400 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_001B_01BFA158.6AF1F8E0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I purchased a DRz-400E yesterday and ordered the bajadesign kit. = Bajadesign said 5 weeks for delivery ... yuk ? Is it worth the wait, = are there any other alternatives ? I also plan to get the optional kick starter installed in case the = electric starter fails .. any comments on how necessary this is ? ------=_NextPart_000_001B_01BFA158.6AF1F8E0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
I purchased a DRz-400E yesterday and ordered the = bajadesign=20 kit.  Bajadesign said 5 weeks for delivery ... yuk ?  Is it = worth the=20 wait, are there any other alternatives ?
 
I also plan to get the optional kick starter = installed in case=20 the electric starter fails  .. any comments on how necessary this = is=20 ?
------=_NextPart_000_001B_01BFA158.6AF1F8E0-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Edward Marlowe" Subject: Re: (dr) drz-400E and bajadesign kit Date: 08 Jan 2000 19:10:45 -0000 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_004D_01BF5A0C.10957180 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable My electric start DR 350 never let me down in 2 years, no reason to = believe the DRz will be any different. Save your cash would be my = advice. You can always install one later . Ed ----- Original Message -----=20 From: preisinger=20 To: dr@lists.xmission.com=20 Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2000 4:46 PM Subject: (dr) drz-400E and bajadesign kit I purchased a DRz-400E yesterday and ordered the bajadesign kit. = Bajadesign said 5 weeks for delivery ... yuk ? Is it worth the wait, = are there any other alternatives ? I also plan to get the optional kick starter installed in case the = electric starter fails .. any comments on how necessary this is ? ------=_NextPart_000_004D_01BF5A0C.10957180 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
My electric start DR 350 never let me down in 2 = years, no=20 reason to believe the DRz will be any different. Save your cash would be = my=20 advice. You can always install one later .
 
Ed
----- Original Message -----
From:=20 preisinger
To: dr@lists.xmission.com
Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2000 = 4:46=20 PM
Subject: (dr) drz-400E and = bajadesign=20 kit

I purchased a DRz-400E yesterday and ordered the = bajadesign=20 kit.  Bajadesign said 5 weeks for delivery ... yuk ?  Is it = worth=20 the wait, are there any other alternatives ?
 
I also plan to get the optional kick starter = installed in=20 case the electric starter fails  .. any comments on how necessary = this is=20 ?
------=_NextPart_000_004D_01BF5A0C.10957180-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Bryan Ply Subject: (dr) Correct SAG DR350 Date: 08 Apr 2000 15:33:38 -0500 List, I am ready to set the sag, now all I need is the numbers. What are the free sag, and sag numbers. I weigh 185-190lb w/o gear, and I have a 99 DR350 dirt model. The springs are still stock. Thanks Bryan - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Doug B" Subject: RE: (dr) drz-400E and bajadesign kit Date: 08 Apr 2000 19:12:01 -0700 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0008_01BFA18E.51C8B800 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit I’ve had my pushbutton start ‘94, model DR since it was new in May of ’94. The only time it has failed me was when a relay in the starter circuit failed. It’s a small relay mounted just below the seat on the right side of the frame. Other than that, it has always started. I’m still running my original battery after 12k miles. Doug http://members.tripod.com/dougb1969/dualsport/dualsport.html -----Original Message----- Behalf Of preisinger Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2000 9:46 AM I purchased a DRz-400E yesterday and ordered the bajadesign kit. Bajadesign said 5 weeks for delivery ... yuk ? Is it worth the wait, are there any other alternatives ? I also plan to get the optional kick starter installed in case the electric starter fails .. any comments on how necessary this is ? ------=_NextPart_000_0008_01BFA18E.51C8B800 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

I&= #8217;ve had my pushbutton start ‘94, model DR since it was new in May of = ’94.  The only time it has failed me = was when a relay in the starter circuit failed.  It’s a small relay mounted just below the seat on the right = side of the frame.  Other than that, = it has always started.  I’m = still running my original battery after 12k miles.

 

Do= ug

ht= tp://members.tripod.com/dougb1969/dualsport/dualsport.html

 

-----Original Message-----
From: = owner-dr@lists.xmission.com [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of preisinger
Sent: Saturday, April 08, = 2000 9:46 AM
To: = dr@lists.xmission.com
Subject: (dr) drz-400E = and bajadesign kit

 

I = purchased a DRz-400E yesterday and ordered the bajadesign kit.  Bajadesign said = 5 weeks for delivery ... yuk ?  Is it worth the wait, are there any = other alternatives ?

 <= /p>

I = also plan to get the optional kick starter installed in case the electric starter fails  .. any comments on how necessary this is = ?<= /p>

------=_NextPart_000_0008_01BFA18E.51C8B800-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Doug B" Subject: RE: (dr) Dunlop D606 and k139 Date: 08 Apr 2000 19:12:06 -0700 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_000C_01BFA18E.54A9B7E0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit I can’t speak for the 606 rear tire, but I swear by the K139 front on my DR350. Nearly everyone I ride with swears by it to. We believe it is a very good dirt oriented DOT legal front tire. We all run MT-21’s on the rear. They generally last 2000 miles or more (depending on how hard of a rider we are) Doug http://members.tripod.com/dougb1969/dualsport/dualsport.html -----Original Message----- Behalf Of jnugent Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2000 6:43 AM Hi all, has anyone tried this combination a D606 in the rear and a k139 front? My stock tires on my dual sport are in need of replacement and I am trying to decide between this combo. and the MT 21s. Also are rim locks something I should add and should I replace the stock tubes with heavy duty ones? The bike only has 1400 miles on it so the tubes should still be in good shape. I should also mention that I ride 90% offroad, woods and sandy loose soil. Thanks for the input. Jim Nugent 97 350 SE ------=_NextPart_000_000C_01BFA18E.54A9B7E0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

I = can’t speak for the 606 rear tire, but I swear by the K139 front on my = DR350.  Nearly everyone I ride with = swears by it to.  We believe it is a = very good dirt oriented DOT legal front tire.  We all run MT-21’s on the rear.  They generally last 2000 miles or more (depending on how hard of = a rider we are)

 

Do= ug

ht= tp://members.tripod.com/dougb1969/dualsport/dualsport.html

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: = owner-dr@lists.xmission.com [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of jnugent
Sent: Saturday, April 08, = 2000 6:43 AM
To: d r
Subject: (dr) Dunlop D606 = and k139

 

Hi all, has anyone tried this combination a D606 in the rear and a k139 front? = My stock tires on my dual sport are in need of replacement and I am trying to = decide between this combo. and the MT 21s. Also are rim locks something I = should add and should I replace the stock tubes with heavy duty ones? The bike only = has 1400 miles on it so the tubes should still be in good shape. I should = also mention that I ride 90% offroad, woods and sandy loose soil. Thanks for = the input.

  &nbs= p;            = ;            =      Jim Nugent  97 350 SE<= /p>

------=_NextPart_000_000C_01BFA18E.54A9B7E0-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Wayne Marsula' Subject: Re: (dr) drz-400E and bajadesign kit Date: 08 Apr 2000 19:26:57 -0700 I see no advantage to buying a "kit" to do what you want. Why not just buy the battery, lights, switch and some wire, do it yourself? You'd save maybe $200, that would be enough reason for me, and you know it would work proper. I go to the local motorcycle salvage yard, find lots of good parts at a fraction of the cost of new, and it very good condition. If you're not good at projects like this, maybe you have a riding buddy who could teach you. -- ******************************************************************** Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas" http://www.mikthebik.com/ "i souport publik edekasion" BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja) BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank" Suzuki DR350SE Yamaha YSR50 Yamaha TW200 (for sale) Member: Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Rep. Honda SOHC4 #539 Internet BMW Riders BMW Motorcycle Owners of America Airheads Beemer Club #165, Baja Airmarshal (?) ===============National Rifle Association================= - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: Re: (dr) Dunlop D606 and k139 Date: 08 Apr 2000 19:54:50 -0700 (PDT) I spoke with a guy at Baja Designs on Wed.He said the MT21 is still the best wearing street/dirt tire on the market.He said it will outwear the new Dunlop606.I ordered the MT21 and I get about 2000 miles out of one with about a 70% dirt 30%street ratio.The K139 is an awsome front tire I love it. --- jnugent <2jnugent@prodigy.net> wrote: > Hi all, has anyone tried this combination a D606 in > the rear and a k139 front? My stock tires on my dual > sport are in need of replacement and I am trying to > decide between this combo. and the MT 21s. Also are > rim locks something I should add and should I > replace the stock tubes with heavy duty ones? The > bike only has 1400 miles on it so the tubes should > still be in good shape. I should also mention that I > ride 90% offroad, woods and sandy loose soil. Thanks > for the input. > Jim Nugent 97 350 > SE > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: Re: (dr) drz-400E and bajadesign kit Date: 08 Apr 2000 19:56:52 -0700 (PDT) Plan on the full 5 weeks.My buddy just got his Y2k XR400 on the road after a 6 week wait for his Baja designs kit. --- preisinger wrote: > I purchased a DRz-400E yesterday and ordered the > bajadesign kit. Bajadesign said 5 weeks for > delivery ... yuk ? Is it worth the wait, are there > any other alternatives ? > > I also plan to get the optional kick starter > installed in case the electric starter fails .. any > comments on how necessary this is ? > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: Re: (dr) New rear fender installed TRICK lookin!!!!!!!!!! Date: 09 Apr 2000 04:15:52 -0700 (PDT) I'll see what I can do.I own this computer and have an awsome scanner but can't operate them for my life.I gotta get someone to show me what this can do(a heck of a lot more than i'm making it do). --- Colin Parkes wrote: > Any chance of a photo ?????? > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: Re: (dr) New rear fender installed TRICK lookin!!!!!!!!!! Date: 09 Apr 2000 08:36:17 -0600 > I'll see what I can do.I own this computer and have an > awsome scanner but can't operate them for my life.I > gotta get someone to show me what this can do(a heck > of a lot more than i'm making it do). I read a recent survey that said scanners are the most detested piece of comptuter equipment... Kurt - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) Fw: warning ! Date: 09 Apr 2000 13:26:28 -0700 If you receive an e-mail with a subject line of "Badtimes," delete it immediately WITHOUT reading it. This is the most dangerous Email virus yet. It will re-write your hard drive. Not only that, but it will scramble any disks that are Even close to your computer. It will recalibrate your refrigerator's coolness setting so all your ice cream melts and milk curdles. It will demagnetize the strips on all your credit cards, reprogram your ATM access code, screw up the tracking on your VCR and use subspace field harmonics to scratch any CDs you try to play. It will give your ex-boy/girlfriend your new phone number. It will mix antifreeze into your fish tank. It will drink all your beer and leave its dirty socks on the coffee table when there's company coming over. It will hide your car keys when you are late for work and interfere with your car radio so that you hear only static while stuck in traffic. Badtimes will make you fall in love with a hardened pedophile. It will give you nightmares about circus midgets. It will replace your shampoo with Nair and your Nair with Rogaine, all while your current boy/girlfriend is dating behind your back and billing their hotel rendezvous to your Visa card. It will seduce your grandmother. It does not matter if she is dead, such is the power of Badtimes, it reaches out beyond the grave to sully those things we hold most dear. Badtimes will give you Dutch Elm disease. It will leave the toilet seat up and leave the hairdryer plugged in dangerously close to a full bathtub. It will remove the forbidden tags from your mattresses and pillows, and refill your skim milk with whole. It is insidious and subtle. It is dangerous and terrifying to behold. It is also a rather interesting shade of mauve. These are just a few signs. Be afraid. Be very, very afraid. Guys, when in doubt go to http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html > > > Just passing the message on. > > I have just received this e-mail: > > URGENT INFORMATION > Someone is sending out a very cute screen saver > of the Budweiser Frogs. If you download it, you will > lose everything! Your hard drive will crash and > someone from the Internet will get your screen name > and password! DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT UNDER ANY > CIRCUMSTANCES! It just went into circulation > yesterday, as far as we know. Please distribute this > message. This is a new, very malicious virus and > not many people know about it. This information was > announced yesterday morning from Microsoft. Please > share it with everyone that might access the Internet. > Once again, pass this along to EVERYONE in your > address book so that this may be stopped. AOL has said > this is a very dangerous virus and that there is NO > remedy for it at this time. > Please practice cautionary measures and forward this > to all your on-line friends. > > > > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Subject: (dr) Dallas Supercross Date: 10 Apr 2000 09:38:24 -0500 Went to the SuperCross here in big D last Saturday. Man, what an event!!! Back in the day when I raced(20yrs ago), who would have thought things would get this nuts. This was a very hard track. They should have had an air traffic controller there to sort all of the flying machines out. I have a new found respect for some of these "KIDS". I would never have attempted the things they do now that are just second nature to them. I will say that I did get that itch at 12:30am to get the DR350 out and go find a hill to fly off of. I forgot how wonderful that feeling of pure adrenaline was. Hey Bent, Muenster has some great places to jump from :^) The best part of the race was the final heat. Showtime goes down right after getting the holeshot and EVERY(20+) rider gives him a face full of Texas clay roost. By the 17th lap Big Mac moved to 4th place and that's where he finished. FRIGGIN UNBELIEVABLE RIDING!!! Without a doubt the best ride I have ever witnessed. You know, you can say what you want about the guy, but there has never been one like him! He's kinda like Ali, ya love to hate him. He's just so Damn good!!! Ric The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff Corsaro" Subject: RE: (dr) Dunlop D606 and k139 Date: 10 Apr 2000 09:39:36 -0700 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0000_01BFA2D0.AF04FC20 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I have used both the MT21 and the D606. They both work equally as good in the dirt and sand. The MT21 seems to make less noise on the pavement. But so far, I like the way the D606 wears better than the MT21. The MT21 is about $10 cheaper than the D606. If you are planning on riding 90% off road I would go with full knobbies like Dunlop D739, and be careful on the pavement. You will be much happier with the performance of knobbies tires. If you let the tire pressure down to 12-15 psi for the sand, I would definitely use a rim lock. Its not that much harder to change the tire with one on. Jeff Corsaro in San Diego -----Original Message----- From: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of jnugent Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2000 6:43 AM To: d r Subject: (dr) Dunlop D606 and k139 Hi all, has anyone tried this combination a D606 in the rear and a k139 front? My stock tires on my dual sport are in need of replacement and I am trying to decide between this combo. and the MT 21s. Also are rim locks something I should add and should I replace the stock tubes with heavy duty ones? The bike only has 1400 miles on it so the tubes should still be in good shape. I should also mention that I ride 90% offroad, woods and sandy loose soil. Thanks for the input. Jim Nugent 97 350 SE ------=_NextPart_000_0000_01BFA2D0.AF04FC20 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
    I have used both the MT21 = and the=20 D606.  They both work equally as good in the dirt and sand.  = The MT21=20 seems to make less noise on the pavement.  But so far, I like the = way the=20 D606 wears better than the MT21.  The MT21 is about $10 cheaper = than the=20 D606.  If you are planning on riding 90% off road I would go with = full=20 knobbies like Dunlop D739, and be careful on the pavement.  You = will be=20 much happier with the performance of knobbies tires.  If you let = the tire=20 pressure down to 12-15 psi for the sand, I would definitely use a rim=20 lock.  Its not that much harder to change the tire with one = on. =20
 

Jeff Corsaro in San Diego

 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: = owner-dr@lists.xmission.com=20 [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of=20 jnugent
Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2000 6:43 = AM
To: d=20 r
Subject: (dr) Dunlop D606 and k139

Hi all, has anyone tried this = combination a D606=20 in the rear and a k139 front? My stock tires on my dual sport are in = need of=20 replacement and I am trying to decide between this combo. and the MT = 21s. Also=20 are rim locks something I should add and should I replace the stock = tubes with=20 heavy duty ones? The bike only has 1400 miles on it so the tubes = should still=20 be in good shape. I should also mention that I ride 90% offroad, woods = and=20 sandy loose soil. Thanks for the input.
          &nbs= p;            = ;        =20 Jim Nugent  97 350 SE
------=_NextPart_000_0000_01BFA2D0.AF04FC20-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff Corsaro" Subject: RE: (dr) drz-400E and bajadesign kit Date: 10 Apr 2000 09:51:22 -0700 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0006_01BFA2D2.54111220 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit On the new DRz, it is very easy to convert it to a dual-sport because of the electric start, battery and charging system. I am not that impressed with the wiring harness included with the Baja-designs kit. When I bought my Yamaha TTR250, I wired it my self. The wiring harness I made looks like the OE Yamaha one. You can buy turn signals, switch and tail light from any motorcycle dealer that can order from Parts Unlimited or Motorcycle Stuff. If you keep the battery in good condition, you will never have a problem with the electric start. If you have a dual sport kit, wire a relay in for the headlight. When you stall, the headlamp will discharge the small battery in less than five minuets. I have a web page I made six months ago for my Yamaha that show how I installed the wiring and street lighting. http://www.members.home.com/jcorsaro/ttr250.html Jeff Corsaro in San Diego -----Original Message----- From: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of preisinger Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2000 9:46 AM To: dr@lists.xmission.com Subject: (dr) drz-400E and bajadesign kit I purchased a DRz-400E yesterday and ordered the bajadesign kit. Bajadesign said 5 weeks for delivery ... yuk ? Is it worth the wait, are there any other alternatives ? I also plan to get the optional kick starter installed in case the electric starter fails .. any comments on how necessary this is ? ------=_NextPart_000_0006_01BFA2D2.54111220 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
    On the new DRz, it is very = easy to=20 convert it to a dual-sport because of the electric start, battery = and=20 charging system.  I am not that impressed with the wiring harness = included=20 with the Baja-designs kit.  When I bought my Yamaha TTR250, I wired = it my=20 self.  The wiring harness I made looks like the OE Yamaha = one.  You=20 can buy turn signals, switch and tail light from any motorcycle dealer = that can=20 order from Parts Unlimited or Motorcycle Stuff.
    If you keep the battery in = good=20 condition,  you will never have a problem with the electric = start.  If=20 you have a dual sport kit, wire a relay in for the headlight.  When = you=20 stall, the headlamp will discharge the small battery in less than five=20 minuets.
 
I have=20 a web page I made six months ago for my Yamaha that show how I installed = the=20 wiring and street lighting.
http://www.memb= ers.home.com/jcorsaro/ttr250.html
 

Jeff Corsaro in San Diego =

-----Original Message-----
From: = owner-dr@lists.xmission.com=20 [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of=20 preisinger
Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2000 9:46 = AM
To:=20 dr@lists.xmission.com
Subject: (dr) drz-400E and bajadesign=20 kit

I purchased a DRz-400E yesterday and ordered the = bajadesign=20 kit.  Bajadesign said 5 weeks for delivery ... yuk ?  Is it = worth=20 the wait, are there any other alternatives ?
 
I also plan to get the optional kick starter = installed in=20 case the electric starter fails  .. any comments on how necessary = this is=20 ?
------=_NextPart_000_0006_01BFA2D2.54111220-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Scribbled@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) Dunlop D606 and k139 Date: 11 Apr 2000 00:07:22 EDT I have a D606 with a rim lock on my 99 DR350S. Great on dirt and good cornering on the street, very durable. Can beat a rim locks unless you enjoy tearing the valve stem out of you tube. Also, recently installed Vortex Airbox, JX Spring, Needle and 142.5 main. Made an incredible difference. Monster wheelies!!! Impressive performance gains over stock set-up. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Subject: (dr) Voodoo bike (long) Date: 11 Apr 2000 09:28:42 -0500 My bike is posessed. Symptoms: 1 week ago we trailered the bikes 1 hour to one of the local dirt bike ranches. Upon arrival the Suzuki would not start. I put in a new plug and it started. Rode the bike perhaps 4 hours. It rained hard that day, so we didn't get much riding in. But everything was completely covered in texas clay mud. EVERYTHING. Saturday I had the bike out and was trying to get it started. It wouldn't do anything. I removed the plug and put it in second gear, pushed it to make sure the piston was moving and got covered in gas. I mean alot of gas came spraying out of the spark plug hole. I striped it down and cleaned the carb, air filter, and plug. It fired right up and ran great. Sunday a friend borrowed the Suzuki. Trailered it about 20 minutes. Pulled up at riding area. Started the bike and pulled it about 10 feet away from the truck. It stalled. And that's the last time it ran on Sunday. He tried everything. Even field-stripped the entire carb. All the necessary elements for ignition were present. Spark looked OK, fuel was fine, air was fine. He spent three hours trying to get it running. Drove it home. Parked it. Tried to start it again Sunday night. No luck. Went to Suzuki dealer in their new, nifty building. Buy a new spark plug for TEN BUCKS! (I'm still trying to figure out why they're so expensive.) Install new plug. Bike started in 5 seconds, ran fine. Pulled that plug out and put the old plug in. Wouldn't start. Remember, this is an expensive dual-tip NGK that had only about 5 HOURS of running time that had been working fine the day before. I'm clueless as to what's killing these spark plugs. I'm reaching out to the mechanical gurus of this list for any and all advice. My friend posted this out to the Suzuki list and got the following answers....... REPLIES START HERE ============================================== I'm no bike expert but I'm pretty good on electric stuff. I'm gona say your spark is not going to the tip of the plug and giving you combustion in the cylinder. I think you're getting the spark running down the outside of the plug due to contamination.. Clean the outside of the "bad" plug really good with some isopropyl alcohol pay attention to the ceramic insulator area. Reinstall it and see if it works. Spark is like me,(lazy)we both take the path of least resistance. It has to be going to ground instead of the electrode. I can't imagine the plug core is breaking down and opening up . Also try starting it in a dark garage or at nite to see if the spark is jumping from the wire to ground.A crack in the plug wire can allow this. A brand new plug may have less resistance than one that has been run,once the resistance of the plug is greater than the cracked wire the spark will go out the cracked rubber wire. ============================================================== Sounds a lot like what my RMX just did. Sounds like an electrical system on its way out. Remember, just because it sparks outside the cylinder, doesn't mean it will spark inside. (Its harder for a spark to jump under compression.) Mine turned out to be one little loose connection at the black box. A new plug would work, but not for long. Old plugs sparked outside the cylinder, but would not run the bike. Now after fixing the connector (which didn't visually look bad.), it runs with any plugs. Unscrew the spark plug cap, and try jumping the spark directly from the hi tension lead, to the head (or exhaust pipe). It should easily jump 3/4 - 1inch & be a bright blue. If not, start checking the stator for good power. Then work you way up. Before this, you should go over the whole bike checking connectors & wires for bad connections or shorts. The first time I did this, I found two, not bad, but not good connectors, cleaned them both, and the bike ran fine again. (for a while.) As I said, my real problem, the blackbox connection didn't look visually bad, so it could only be found with the right testing gear. If you don't have it, I would suggest, doing what you can, clean connectors, check for shorts, etc. Then take it to someone who can test it properly. I decided on my local dealer, as he could easily swap bits with other bikes to find the problem quickly. And disconnect the kill switch, then you know its not a t fault. ===================================================================== Any other advise? Ric Aruffo The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: (dr) RE: Any news? Date: 11 Apr 2000 08:00:38 -0700 Hi Chris, I had a great time this weekend did about 115 miles of tight trails, and some of it on a new DR400z a really nice bike, however my 350/435 the way I have it set up is like a well broken in set of house slippers it just fits me and I wouldn't trade straight across. Thats kind of a rash statement but for my kind of riding I really like my bike. It has more bottom end than the Z which is more of a revver type which is characteristic of the oversquare motor design, but really gets with the program in the midrange to wide open throttle the suspension is really quite good and can be tuned to most riding styles with springs and adjusting depending on rider weight. we had the new kouba links on this one with the springs set up tight and it didn't bottom once with a 225lb rider aboard going over 4 to 5 ft water bars with a little airtime after each one. we didn't get a chance to punch off due to the newness of the bike and not enough straight distance to shut down things, speed builds very fast with both bikes and the corners are too tight to negotiate at speed. I have your shock done and should get the spring today or tomorrow. will work on your triple clamps today so they will be ready to ship when the spring comes in. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2000 6:33 AM Hi Jesse, any news on the spring? Have you had any problems with the triple clamps? Don't mean to bother you, I started taking off the airbox last night and I'm going to start messing with carb tonight and it's just getting me anxious to ride. How was riding friday? Well I'll talk at you later Thanks........Chris - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mike A Hyers Subject: (dr) compression release cable/header pipe Date: 11 Apr 2000 12:27:09 -0700 Howdy listers, Does anyone know where I could order a compression release cable for my 93 DRS? A local dealer told me that there not in use anymore, I tend to think that someone must have one. Also, does anyone have an opinion on the white bros. header pipe for the DR? My local shop has one for $66, I have heard that you can lose low end if you get it though, any personal experience? Thanks, Mike in Ashland Oregon - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Wayne Marsula' Subject: (dr) Highway Pegs/Engine Guards WARNING Date: 11 Apr 2000 13:54:44 -0700 Hello to the list, I feel it is time to do something I would rather not, but since I have received no response from the manufacturer, I feel it is appropriate. I bought a se of Highway Pegs/Engine Guards for my DR350SE from Happy Trails, the manufacturer. These are made quite well, and work just as well as they look. However, a problem arose the first time I took it out on the road. I burned a hole in my right boot! Your leg is very close, if not touching, the exhaust pipe when your foot is on the right peg. I had several people try this, and all had the same problem. There is a heat shield on the pipe, but it is so close to the pipe it gets almost as hot as the pipe. I wrote Happy Trails about this, but never heard back from them. I suggested the pegs could be a bit longer, or an adapter could be made for those who have the problem. Perhaps all of the owners? My solution, since they made no effort to correct the problem, was to work up a new heat shield. Going into my supply of used parts, I came up with a heat shield that fit fairly well. It happened to come from a Goldwing six cylinder model, and is chrome, but could be painted black. I made my own mounts and located the shield further from the pipe. I can now sit with my bare leg against the heat shield while idling after a hard run and with my leg on it during the run. It only gets warm now. Hopefully Happy Trails will see this and have a response, and perhaps a fix. I did not write this as a condemnation of their product. The product is made very well, it just has a little problem. In my case it cost me $20 to have the boot repaired. I do like having the pegs to use while on the highway, and found that they help protect the bike in a Tommy Tipover. I would not take them off for such a small problem, but I would also not like to see others go through the same problem, perhaps burning their leg instead of their boot. See y'all at Moab! Wayne -- ******************************************************************** Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas" http://www.mikthebik.com/ "i souport publik edekasion" BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja) BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank" Suzuki DR350SE Yamaha YSR50 Yamaha TW200 (for sale) Member: Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Rep. Honda SOHC4 #539 Internet BMW Riders BMW Motorcycle Owners of America Airheads Beemer Club #165, Baja Airmarshal (?) ===============National Rifle Association================= - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Rainer.Knape.SGG@t-online.de (Rainer Knape) Subject: (dr) dr: triple clamps Date: 11 Apr 2000 23:41:29 +0200 Hello to the list, in several mails I could read about those 'triple clamps'. Could somebody please explain to me, what they are and what they are good for, as my english is not good enough to know this expression. Thanks Rainer - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Rainer.Knape.SGG@t-online.de (Rainer Knape) Subject: (dr) dr: triple clamps Date: 12 Apr 2000 00:38:10 +0200 I got an answer to my question. Thanks Jesse and John-Boy ! Rainer - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: (dr) Forwarded message Date: 11 Apr 2000 17:16:55 -0600 Be sure and include turgut in you're reply as he is not a member of the list: ___________________________________ hi.. im turgut, from istanbul, riding a '96 klr 650, "c type" as we call here.. im about to propose a used bike to a friend of mine and cant decide to buy him a '96 650RE. if you ask why, i have spotted some differences between ths one and the contemporary dr650SE models.. the newer one has got chrome exhaust, a smaller tank a different pair of front fork, and a rear shock absorber with adjustable gas pressure.etc... what i wonder is, is the 96 dr650RE TOO worse than the preceeding dr650SE model? if not, what is your opinion for proposing this bike to a beginner? would it be too powerful? i think it has got superb brakesand think its better than riding a smaller engined bike with poorer brakes.. anyway, i'd be very happy if you answer my mail 'cos i need some help.. or you could also tell me the one who might know this subject.. if you have any questions about the "c type" klr, i'll try to answer as best as i can.. if you havent seen it yet, check it at www.kawasaki.de thanks a lot... turgut.. ps: please reply to turgut.cirpanli@koleksiyon.com.tr Kurt Simpson Executive Director Catholic Foundation of Utah 27 C Street Salt Lake City, UT 84103 Voice: 801-328-8641 ext. 306 Fax: 801-328-9680 email: ajax@xmission.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: Re: (dr) Dunlop D606 and k139 Date: 11 Apr 2000 18:53:05 -0700 (PDT) I have an FMF powercore muffler with the same set up.If you have an aftermarket muffler go to a 147.5 thats what I have and yet faster than with the 142.5 if your bike can handle it.To much and the bike will stutter up top then simply drop a jet size.Another list member tried this a while back and was happy he did. --- Scribbled@aol.com wrote: > > recently installed Vortex > Airbox, JX Spring, Needle and 142.5 main. > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Scribbled@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) Dunlop D606 and k139 Date: 11 Apr 2000 22:31:43 EDT I have an oversided header pipe on back order with Thumper Racing. Any feedback on the Thumper Header or alternatives would be appreciated. My complete '99 DR350SE set-up for now is Vortex, JXSpring, Needle, Oversided Header, stock exhaust and a 145 Main Jet. I haven't changed the airscrew factory setting yet (not sure what to do here, seems ok now). Also, going to change to after-market perches since the clutch saftey wiring is easily defeated. From: weekendtoy98dr@yahoo.com (john miller) Sender: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com Reply-to: weekendtoy98dr@yahoo.com (john miller) To: dr@lists.xmission.com I have an FMF powercore muffler with the same set up.If you have an aftermarket muffler go to a 147.5 thats what I have and yet faster than with the 142.5 if your bike can handle it.To much and the bike will stutter up top then simply drop a jet size.Another list member tried this a while back and was happy he did. --- Scribbled@aol.com wrote: > > recently installed Vortex > Airbox, JX Spring, Needle and 142.5 main. > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. 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For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: (dr) New DR350 forum started Date: 11 Apr 2000 19:33:31 -0700 (PDT) Hello guys I just stumbled upon a brand new DR forum.The address is www.dr350.com I personally like the idea of a forum as I belong to one for a car(LS1.com). It is a much more organized way to post tech chat,ques,and any info on all DR's.The site is new so there is not much up there yet but I think we here on the list can get this forum jumping.Go to the 350 section and just sign up(free) and get a topic going. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: Re: (dr) New DR350 forum started Date: 11 Apr 2000 20:46:37 -0600 John, I would've appreciated a private message from you before posting to the list. I find it ironic that you would use the existing list to publicize another way of communicating about the dr. I think you've missed a common courtesy. Kurt Simpson List admin... > Hello guys I just stumbled upon a brand new DR > forum.The address is www.dr350.com I personally like > the idea of a forum as I belong to one for a > car(LS1.com). It is a much more organized way to post > tech chat,ques,and any info on all DR's.The site is > new so there is not much up there yet but I think we > here on the list can get this forum jumping.Go to the > 350 section and just sign up(free) and get a topic going. > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. > http://invites.yahoo.com > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Brian McGarry Subject: Re: (dr) New DR350 forum started Date: 11 Apr 2000 22:11:47 -0500 John, Thanks for the info. I'm interested in the new DR400. Any other lists or real world ride reports. I would like to hear from someone that had a XR400 and would honestly compare the two. Brian john miller wrote: > Hello guys I just stumbled upon a brand new DR > forum.The address is www.dr350.com I personally like > the idea of a forum as I belong to one for a > car(LS1.com). It is a much more organized way to post > tech chat,ques,and any info on all DR's.The site is > new so there is not much up there yet but I think we > here on the list can get this forum jumping.Go to the > 350 section and just sign up(free) and get a topic going. > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. > http://invites.yahoo.com > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Roundr1@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) New DR350 forum started Date: 11 Apr 2000 23:52:13 EDT >The site is new so there is not much up there yet but I think we >here on the list can get this forum jumping. That site looks more scattered than this DR list with all posts linked and an available archive for searching out specific threads. It also seems to me that switching or adding sites will only dilute the efforts we all have and will make by dividing our dr group up among various sites. It was a nice place to visit, but I'm staying here. Thanks anyway. John O. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VTwinSuperbike@aol.com Subject: (dr) New to the list Date: 11 Apr 2000 23:57:11 EDT Hello, I'm new to this list. I just bought a brand new 1999 DR650SE. I need higher spring rate springs for the front forks and also the rear shock. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Also has anyone installed Pro Taper bars on their DR? Thanks, Jeff (Indiana) http://members.aol.com/vtwinsuperbike/1999tlr.htm - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Shayne Seefeldt" Subject: (dr) FW: Date: 12 Apr 2000 00:42:29 -0600 ---------- Hello Guys, Looking at after market exhausts for my bike. Do any of guys know what is the difference (other than price) between the Yoshimura D660AS and D660TR? Thanks, Shayne. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Shayne Seefeldt" Subject: Re: (dr) FW: Date: 12 Apr 2000 00:46:57 -0600 Sorry about that. That's aftermarket for a 2000 DR650!! Shayne. ---------- >From: "Shayne Seefeldt" >To: DR List >Subject: (dr) FW: >Date: Wed, Apr 12, 2000, 12:42 AM > > > > ---------- > From: "Shayne Seefeldt" > To: Kurt Simpson > Subject: > Date: Tue, Apr 11, 2000, 10:53 PM > > > Hello Guys, > > Looking at after market exhausts for my bike. Do any of guys know what is > the difference (other than price) between the Yoshimura D660AS and D660TR? > > Thanks, > > Shayne. > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) New rear fender installed TRICK lookin!!!!!!!!!! Date: 12 Apr 2000 00:25:27 -0700 Jesse has a digital camera and so I posted those trick fender pics for you guys at his website, www.kientech.com down at the bottom there is a link with four pics of that fender, it does look trick I have to admit I'm wanting one myself... ----- Original Message ----- ; DR list Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2000 7:36 AM > > > I'll see what I can do.I own this computer and have an > > awsome scanner but can't operate them for my life.I > > gotta get someone to show me what this can do(a heck > > of a lot more than i'm making it do). > > I read a recent survey that said scanners are the most detested piece of > comptuter equipment... > > Kurt > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: RE: (dr) New to the list Date: 12 Apr 2000 08:50:31 -0600 > I'm new to this list. I just bought a brand new 1999 DR650SE. I > need higher > spring rate springs for the front forks and also the rear shock. I used Progressive Larry Roesler springs for the front. The rear springs are a problem we're just now trying to solve. I'm having the Progressive 620 shock spring installed on my stocker. I'm going to lose the ability to factory lower the bike but I should be moving up from a 6.5 kg to a 7.0 kg. More when I get it back. Ohlins also lists a rear shock for the DR. Kurt - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Wayne Marsula' Subject: (dr) DR350 - Highway Pegs/Engine Guards WARNING Date: 12 Apr 2000 09:09:05 -0700 To the list: Yesterday I wrote a note regarding a problem that I have had with the Happy Trails highway pegs. The way I wrote it may have given the impression that Happy Trails was not responding to the problem. Actually they had been working on the problem, but had not yet gotten back to me as they had no information yet on it. The problem may not occur for all riders, and may not occur with aftermarket pipes. My whole intent was to alert other users to this potential problem, and show them a possible fix if it was a problem for them. At no point did I mean to be negative about Tim Bernard or Happy Trails, but on re-reading the note, I cans see how it could be misconstrued that way. I would encourage anyone with a DR350 who uses it on the street to look into this product. It allows you to have a very relaxing position on the bike when traffic allows. Also, Tim has offered to make the pegs wider, if I decide that is needed for my personal application. Happy Trails makes Happy Riders! (my slogan, not theirs, but it could be) Wayne -- ******************************************************************** Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas" http://www.mikthebik.com/ "i souport publik edekasion" BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja) BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank" Suzuki DR350SE Yamaha YSR50 Yamaha TW200 (for sale) Member: Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Rep. Honda SOHC4 #539 Internet BMW Riders BMW Motorcycle Owners of America Airheads Beemer Club #165, Baja Airmarshal (?) ===============National Rifle Association================= - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Arne Larsen" Subject: Re: (dr) New DR350 forum started Date: 12 Apr 2000 13:06:47 -0700 Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2000 7:33 PM > Hello guys I just stumbled upon a brand new DR > forum.The address is www.dr350.com I personally like > the idea of a forum as I belong to one for a > car(LS1.com). It is a much more organized way to post > tech chat,ques,and any info on all DR's.The site is > new so there is not much up there yet but I think we > here on the list can get this forum jumping.Go to the > 350 section and just sign up(free) and get a topic going. ddress. Do not use quotes in your message. Nothing personal against chat rooms, forums, or whatever... But if you're going to try and steal a guys list, it's pretty slimy of you to attempt to do so by posting about it on his list. Kurt Simpson has put in many long hours developing THIS forum for YOU. Have a bit more respect man. Arne - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Arne Larsen" Subject: Re: (dr) Scanner (ndr) WAS - New rear fender installed TRICK lookin!!!!!!!!!! Date: 12 Apr 2000 12:59:19 -0700 ----- Original Message ----- > I read a recent survey that said scanners are the most detested piece of > comptuter equipment... > > Kurt Interesting... For me the computer seemed "complete" once I got my scanner up and running. Cheers, Arne - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Rainer.Knape.SGG@t-online.de (Rainer Knape) Subject: (dr) Re: New to the list Date: 12 Apr 2000 12:33:01 +0200 Jeff, have a look at the archive of the list, we had several posts about the springs. In the US it seems to be a bit difficult to find stiffer springs, but I know that some companies have them (White Power, Technoflex, Promoto). I use stiffer springs front and rear (each + 10 % stiffer) and had my rear shock rebuild with more dampening. Feels much better now. Oehlins rear shock must be very good too ! Rainer __________ >Hello, > >I'm new to this list. I just bought a brand new 1999 DR650SE. I need higher >spring rate springs for the front forks and also the rear shock. Can anyone >point me in the right direction? >Also has anyone installed Pro Taper bars on their DR? >Thanks, >Jeff (Indiana) - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAld277@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) New rear fender installed TRICK lookin!!!!!!!!!! Date: 12 Apr 2000 16:22:34 EDT Thanks for the pics. That fender does look good! Mike A. Nashville In a message dated 4/12/2000 2:23:59 AM Central Daylight Time, jhenshaw@dsl-only.net writes: << Jesse has a digital camera and so I posted those trick fender pics for you guys at his website, www.kientech.com down at the bottom there is a link with four pics of that fender, it does look trick I have to admit I'm wanting one myself... >> - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: USSergeant@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) New DR350 forum started Date: 12 Apr 2000 16:40:42 EDT Forums are ok, I guess, but I feel that this list is where my best info is going to come from without having to scan through unnecessary comments, personal messages to other screen names, flame comments, etc. I'll post some things on the forum and wish those folks all the best, but it's just so much more personal on this list. Jesse is a resource worth his weight in gold and Kurt has been the best! I feel like I know Wayne Marsula personally, and I like reading the posts form [that guy in Finland- Mikko(?)] Keep up the good work and keep this list alive! Forever! Scott - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: RE: (dr) New DR350 forum started Date: 12 Apr 2000 14:50:35 -0600 > Forums are ok, I guess, but I feel that this list is where my > best info is > going to come from without having to scan through unnecessary comments, > personal messages to other screen names, flame comments, etc. > I'll post some > things on the forum and wish those folks all the best, but it's > just so much > more personal on this list. > > Jesse is a resource worth his weight in gold and Kurt has been > the best! I > feel like I know Wayne Marsula personally, and I like reading the > posts form > [that guy in Finland- Mikko(?)] > > Keep up the good work and keep this list alive! Forever! > > Scott Thanks Scott, I haven't been able to devote as much time as I would like but it will come with the two project DR's...Shane is developing a website and I have in mind doing one for Dual Sport News as well...I don't think the forums develop the sense of community that a list does, I recognize that may not be high on the agenda for some folks... Kurt Simpson - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Gary Douglas" Subject: (dr) Re: Airscrew Date: 11 Apr 2000 17:07:03 -0400 <<>> I just got the Dynojet Kit for my '99 DR350SE, and they recommend turning the airscrew all the way in until it stops, then 2 1/2 (two and a half) turns out after installing any of their main jets and needles. I will be installing a new mainjet and needle this weekend, so I'll post how that comes out. I just bought the bike two weeks ago when spring was starting, and in the past week we have gotten 18 freekin' inches of snow here in Northern Vermont! Aaaauuughhh!!! Gary Douglas So. Burlington, VT - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Wesley Woolfall" Subject: (dr) rear brake caliper Date: 12 Apr 2000 22:09:48 +0100 On the 350 are all the rear brake calipers inter-changeable. any advice welcome. Wez Dr350SP 94 - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: (dr) Public Apology Date: 12 Apr 2000 14:49:10 -0700 (PDT) I wish to first offer a sincere apology to Kurt.I am sorry and did not mean to offend you or any other list members.Although Arne has deemed me as "slimy" that is not the way this was to be taken.It was to promote more info for our bikes although I did state I liked the forum set up better and this was only an opinion and one I should have kept to myself.This list has been a very valuable source of info to me and I have met very knowledgeable people through it.Please accept this as I plead the fact that I am not a mean or dishonest person.The courtesy I did miss and should have put well more thought into what I did before I did it.In no way did I want to imply to all for an abondon ship to this list.If I could do it all over again I would certianly have done it differently.Kurt if you would e-mail me your home phone# I would gladly apologize to you personally.There is nothing more I can say I feel my character has been tarnished and I've never met anyone of you. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAld277@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) Public Apology Date: 12 Apr 2000 18:07:46 EDT In Johns defense I have to admit that I went to the site he talked about (I feel so cheap and dirty) and he did promote our list on that site. Without trying to get everyone ticked at me I believe there is no such thing as to much information. Having said all that let it be known that I have been a member of this list since near the beginning and do not believe that another site could ever threaten its superior efforts at informing all of us die hard DR owners. Mike A. Nashville - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Arne Larsen" Subject: Re: (dr) Public Apology Date: 12 Apr 2000 15:14:37 -0700 > I wish to first offer a sincere apology to Kurt.I am > sorry and did not mean to offend you or any other list > members.Although Arne has deemed me as "slimy" that is > not the way this was to be taken. Not quite John... I said what you 'did' was slimy... I never said you were. However, after reading this, I can see that you are sincere and are truly a person of the utmost integrity. If anything, your character has been strengthened. Arne - who's never posted anything in error or pissed of anyone... ever. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: RE: (dr) Public Apology Date: 12 Apr 2000 18:05:42 -0600 > I wish to first offer a sincere apology to Kurt. apology accepted! Very kind of you John and no reason to feel badly any longer. It was the second time that it had happened in two weeks and I was touchy about it. You showed a lot of character and integrity in your response. Thanks once again. I've made my mistakes as well. The internet is an extraordinarily powerful medium and it is unlike almost anything any of us have experienced...Arne, John O., Redondo, Fred Hink and a few others on this list have seen the incredible success that we've enjoyed with the KLR list that Arne now runs. Together with Gino Pokluda's Kawasaki 650 Dual Sport News it has created an amazing aftermarket support for the KLR650. I'm convinced we can do that for all of the DR's if we stick together and show that we are a potential customer base of considerable proportions. There is plenty of work to be done and I'm just wanting us to remain consolidated in our efforts. Kurt - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jan Bradley" Subject: RE: (dr) New to the list Date: 12 Apr 2000 15:53:00 -0500 Hey Kurt, When I talked to Progressive about the rear spring situation, they were adament about the fact that the spring from the 420(or 620?) shock would NOT fit the stock shock. And I'm not sure it would help in the sag dept. It is progressive and something like 6.2Kg to 6.9Kg. Just FYI... The 415 is the shock that we need. Fully adjustable, remote reservior, etc..problem is they don't make it anymore. JB >>> "Kurt Simpson" 04/12/00 09:50AM >>> > I'm new to this list. I just bought a brand new 1999 DR650SE. I > need higher > spring rate springs for the front forks and also the rear shock. I used Progressive Larry Roesler springs for the front. The rear springs are a problem we're just now trying to solve. I'm having the Progressive 620 shock spring installed on my stocker. I'm going to lose the ability to factory lower the bike but I should be moving up from a 6.5 kg to a 7.0 kg. More when I get it back. Ohlins also lists a rear shock for the DR. Kurt - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: RE: (dr) New to the list Date: 12 Apr 2000 18:39:58 -0600 > When I talked to Progressive about the rear spring > situation, they were adament about the fact that the spring from the > 420(or 620?) shock would NOT fit the stock shock. And I'm not sure it > would help in the sag dept. It is progressive and something like 6.2Kg > to 6.9Kg. Just FYI... > The 415 is the shock that we need. Fully adjustable, remote reservior, > etc..problem is they don't make it anymore. > > JB It could be Jan, I already know that it is one inch longer, the stock body will accomodate that because it is threaded for a tremendous length to accomplish the lowering. They told us it was 6.2 to 7 kg which might help...I should have word any day now. Kurt - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Shayne Seefeldt" Subject: (dr) Web Page Date: 12 Apr 2000 23:54:10 -0600 Hello All, I've posted my DR650 web page although it is far from finished. Kurt, please check that the link to join the dr list is correct. Fred, please check that rally 2000 link is correct. I've asked Jan to perhaps to a small article with photos on a supertrapp exhaust for the page. I hope he will have the time to do it. If any of you have any suggestions or would like to post something please let me know. There is a section for other DR650's, Rainers already there. Perhaps Kurt and Jan and all others would like to post a picture with info. The site is http://www.telusplanet.net/public/seefeldt/dr/index.html Thanks, Shayne. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Fred Hink" Subject: Re: (dr) Web Page Date: 13 Apr 2000 05:44:23 -0700 Hello Shayne, Your DR web site looks good, you have a real web talent. Thanks for the link to the Utah Get-Together. You could also link to Bill Haycock's site for this rally at.... http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page54.html Thanks again and keep up the good work. Fred Hink *^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* Arrowhead Motorsports www.arrowheadmotorsports.com 435-259-7356 fax 419-818-3173 Moab, Utah *^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 10:54 PM > Hello All, > > I've posted my DR650 web page although it is far from finished. > > Kurt, please check that the link to join the dr list is correct. > > Fred, please check that rally 2000 link is correct. > > I've asked Jan to perhaps to a small article with photos on a supertrapp > exhaust for the page. I hope he will have the time to do it. If any of you > have any suggestions or would like to post something please let me know. > > There is a section for other DR650's, Rainers already there. Perhaps Kurt > and Jan and all others would like to post a picture with info. > > The site is http://www.telusplanet.net/public/seefeldt/dr/index.html > > Thanks, > > Shayne. > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Mark Sampson" Subject: (dr) No, Loretta Lynn's Dual Sport Ride this year!! Date: 13 Apr 2000 06:51:56 -0000 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0097_01BFA514.C2238560 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Must to my disappointment, it seems there won't be a Loretta Lynn's = Dualsport Ride this year!!!!!! I didn't see it posted and contacted = Racer Productions personally. I sure would like to know why. I think = this was the most heavily attended dualsport in the country. My personal = favorite!!!! Wa---wa---wa :) Mark Sampson didi@mvn.net 2000 Suzuki DRZ400S 1999 Yamaha TTR250 (to old to kick) 1997 BMW F650 (Little Red) 1989 Honda Transalp--the bike that almost does it all!!!!!!! All GPS equipped of course!!! ------=_NextPart_000_0097_01BFA514.C2238560 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
    Must to my disappointment, it = seems=20 there won't be a Loretta Lynn's Dualsport Ride this year!!!!!! I = didn't see=20 it posted and contacted Racer Productions personally. I sure would like = to know=20 why. I think this was the most heavily attended dualsport in the = country. My=20 personal favorite!!!!  Wa---wa---wa :)
 
Mark Sampson
didi@mvn.net
2000 Suzuki = DRZ400S
1999=20 Yamaha TTR250 (to old to kick)
1997 BMW F650  (Little = Red)
1989 Honda=20 Transalp--the bike that almost
does it all!!!!!!!
All GPS equipped = of=20 course!!!
------=_NextPart_000_0097_01BFA514.C2238560-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "SWAMPY!" Subject: (dr) Southern Fried DS Date: 13 Apr 2000 10:08:02 -0400 Hi Gang! Just a little tease for ya'll: The upcoming issue of Southern Dual Sporter will be focusing on dual sporting in the Carolinas, along with some interesting southern land use news, bike tests and the usual southern dual sporting what not...... Those of you who subscribe already will find it in your mailbox the beginning of May. For those of you on the list who do not belong to WDSRC and subscribe to the Southern Dual Sporter Newsletter, go to our website, print the application and mail it in! That's how you recieve the Southern Dual Sporter! http://www.geocities.com/Baja/Canyon/5245 Keep the knobbies from chunking........... Swampy Devil's Creek Dual Sport Ride "The Best Dual Sport Ride In Florida!" July 29/30, 2000 Brooksville, FL ---------------------- HAVE YOU INTRODUCED A FRIEND TO WDSRC AND THE SOUTHERN DUAL SPORTER NEWSLETTER? Visit The WDSRC/Southern Dual Sporter Newsletter Web Site at http://www.geocities.com/Baja/Canyon/5245 LOUD PIPES RISK RIGHTS! Be Responsible, Be Quiet! WDSRC Adheres To The TREAD LIGHTLY! Philosophy Devil's Creek DSR, July 29/30, 2000 Brooksville, Florida __________________________________________________ Community email addresses: Post message: wdsrc@onelist.com Unsubscribe: wdsrc-unsubscribe@onelist.com Shortcut URL to this page: http://www.onelist.com/community/wdsrc - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: njkouba Subject: (dr) Re: DRZ and KLR stuff Date: 13 Apr 2000 10:16:10 -0600 njkouba wrote: > To all of you whom contacted us about the DRZ400 lowering links: > We recieved them and will be shipping them out to everyone that we > notified. If anyone had a set on order and did not get the E-Mail > confirmation, please except our appology and send us a nice letter with a > > reminder attached. For those of you who did not order but wanted more > info., > please E-Mail us, as we now can answer more of your questions and have > the final specs. Also we are building two lengths of the Kouba Link, > one length is more for lowering purposes, the other will enhance the > rear suspension, remove some of the mid stroke harshness, and lower the > unladen seat height approx. 3/4 inch. > Just found out the long awaited KLR650 fork braces will be available soon > > from Tim Bernard at: http://www.happy-trail.com/ > > Norm > > Suzuki DR Suspensions > DR. DR > http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/2299 > > - - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Edward Marlowe" Subject: Re: (dr) New DR350 forum started Date: 12 Jan 2000 18:27:31 -0000 I like just as it is, I'm going nowhere. Thanks Kurt for all your effort in keeping this list interesting and together. ED ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 2:46 AM > John, I would've appreciated a private message from you before posting to > the list. I find it ironic that you would use the existing list to publicize > another way of communicating about the dr. I think you've missed a common > courtesy. > > Kurt Simpson > List admin... > > > Hello guys I just stumbled upon a brand new DR > > forum.The address is www.dr350.com I personally like > > the idea of a forum as I belong to one for a > > car(LS1.com). It is a much more organized way to post > > tech chat,ques,and any info on all DR's.The site is > > new so there is not much up there yet but I think we > > here on the list can get this forum jumping.Go to the > > 350 section and just sign up(free) and get a topic going. > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do You Yahoo!? > > Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. > > http://invites.yahoo.com > > > > - > > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Edward Marlowe" Subject: Re: (dr) New DR350 forum started Date: 12 Jan 2000 18:32:38 -0000 Brian, I have a DR-z 400E and ride with 4 other guys on XR 400's, all the guys are considering swopping for the DR-z 400. Nuff said. ED ----- Original Message ----- Cc: DR list Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 3:11 AM > John, Thanks for the info. I'm interested in the new DR400. > Any other lists or real world ride reports. > I would like to hear from someone that had a XR400 and would > honestly compare the two. > > Brian > > > john miller wrote: > > > Hello guys I just stumbled upon a brand new DR > > forum.The address is www.dr350.com I personally like > > the idea of a forum as I belong to one for a > > car(LS1.com). It is a much more organized way to post > > tech chat,ques,and any info on all DR's.The site is > > new so there is not much up there yet but I think we > > here on the list can get this forum jumping.Go to the > > 350 section and just sign up(free) and get a topic going. > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do You Yahoo!? > > Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. > > http://invites.yahoo.com > > > > - > > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: mikko vimpari Subject: (dr) starter circuit relay Date: 13 Apr 2000 23:51:28 +0300 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_004F_01BFA5A3.2F871F20 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Doug B=20 Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2000 5:12 AM Subject: RE: (dr) drz-400E and bajadesign kit I've had my pushbutton start '94, model DR since it was new in May = of '94. The only time it has failed me was when a relay in the starter = circuit failed. It's a small relay mounted just below the seat on the = right side of the frame. Other than that, it has always started. I'm = still running my original battery after 12k miles. =20 Doug http://members.tripod.com/dougb1969/dualsport/dualsport.html Hi Doug ( I've posted this message once already, but in case you = didn't get this, i'll try again) I'm a thick-headed man. Could you please once again tell me, is that = relay little black box with rubber cover next to regulator? How many bucks that relay costs in the US. I'll buy that box for a = spare part, 'cause i ride several days lasting trips to the wilderness and it could fail also in my bike. By the way, very nice looking riding scenery there, where you ride Thanks in advance Mikko 97 DR 350SE ------=_NextPart_000_004F_01BFA5A3.2F871F20 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
 

 
----- Original Message -----
From:=20 Doug = B
Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2000 = 5:12=20 AM
Subject: RE: (dr) drz-400E = and=20 bajadesign kit

I’ve=20 had my pushbutton start ‘94, model DR since it was new in May = of ’94.  The only time it has = failed me was=20 when a relay in the starter circuit failed.  It’s a small relay = mounted just=20 below the seat on the right side of the frame.  Other than that, it has = always=20 started.  I’m = still running my=20 original battery after 12k = miles.

 

Doug

htt= p://members.tripod.com/dougb1969/dualsport/dualsport.html<= /SPAN>

 

Hi Doug   = ( I've posted=20 this message once already, but in case you didn't get this, i'll try = again)

 

I'm a thick-headed = man. Could you=20 please once again tell me, is that relay little black box with = rubber=20 cover next to regulator?

How many bucks = that relay=20 costs in the US. I'll buy that box for a spare part, 'cause i ride = several=20 days lasting trips to the wilderness

and it could fail = also in my=20 bike.

By the way, very = nice looking=20 riding scenery there, where you ride

 

Thanks in = advance

 

Mikko

97 DR=20 350SE

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I'm going to be putting some Pirelli = MT-21's on my=20 '99 DR350 real soon. I want to put rim locks on, but should I put one or = two on=20 each wheel? Seems that having only one would throw the balance out of=20 whack.
  TIA,
   Gary Douglas
   So. Burlington,=20 VT
------=_NextPart_000_002C_01BFA4AE.A88DE700-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Thomasxoxox@cs.com Subject: (dr) drz 400 opinion Date: 13 Apr 2000 20:10:27 EDT well i finally let thee old 96dr350 go last month for exchange of the mighty fine new 2000 drz400e and i love. it. after riding it and then ridding the 96 dr350 again the dr350 feels like a moped im sorry to say it but it is ive ridden the xr400 and wr400 and this bike takes the cake and eats it too wow hold on the power band is a rocket ship and it flys quite nice and plushness of a cadillac any performance mods or opinions are greatly welcomed fellower dr rider jt - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Scribbled@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) Re: Rim locks Date: 13 Apr 2000 23:22:50 EDT One wheel lock is fine unless you are tearing out your valve stems, then install another. I only have one and there is no balance problem. Plus loads of bikes come from the factory with only one wheel lock on the rear. Why do you need a wheel lock for the front other than to keep the tire on the rim in the event of a flat or to help do stoppies nacnacs. In that case I would want a whole bunch of wheel locks..... << Subj: (dr) Re: Rim locks Date: 00-04-13 18:41:38 EDT From: GDouglas@peoplepc.com (Gary Douglas) Sender: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com Reply-to: GDouglas@peoplepc.com (Gary Douglas) To: dr@lists.xmission.com I'm going to be putting some Pirelli MT-21's on my '99 DR350 real soon. I want to put rim locks on, but should I put one or two on each wheel? Seems that having only one would throw the balance out of whack. TIA, Gary Douglas So. Burlington, VT --------------------
I'm going to be putting some Pirelli MT-21's on my '99 DR350 real soon. I want to put rim locks on, but should I put one or two on each wheel? Seems that having only one would throw the balance out of whack.
  TIA,
   Gary Douglas
   So. Burlington, VT
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For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: njkouba Subject: (dr) Kouba Links, DRZ Date: 13 Apr 2000 22:05:21 -0600 The letter on the bottom is from a DRZ400 owner and is very similar to the letters we recieve. I am posting it to answer some of the questions about the DRZ suspensions and lighten my E-mail load. Hope this is OK. Norm Mike, We are building a set of links to help the rear harshness by first lowering the rear by 3/4" and then setting the sag at 3" rather than the factory reccomended 3.75" to maintain the stock geometry, turning etc. By doing this we start off in a sweeter spot in the travel, (plusher) and effectively increase the usable travel by .75". They will also match the stock spring rate for a rider in the 180 lb range rather than the present 220 lb+ range. We will be selling them for $70.00 including shipping. These Links should be available in less than two weeks. We presently have links available that will lower the rear 1.75", but are for lowering purposes, and are not reccomended for the type of riding you are doing without purchasing a considerably heavier spring and lowering the front to maintain the geometry. Thanks for your inquiry and hope this answers your questions. Norm Suzuki DR Suspensions DR. DR http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/2299 http://www.koubalink.com Mike wrote: > Dear sirs, > I have a new Suzuki DRZ400e and love the bike on the tight trails > and smaller bumps but having problems when pushing hard in the bigger > stuff (jumps)with shock harshness. Am a 50+ MXer who has gone from two > strokes to my current bike so don't know if it's my riding style or the > bikes limitations but would like to still have the plushness and turning > and be able to push the bike a little harder without bottoming and being > thrown off. a lower seat height would be an added bonus too. Can your > Kouba links help?? Thanks, ...Mike - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Doug B" Subject: (dr) NON DR - gps and mapping software Date: 14 Apr 2000 09:23:43 -0700 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0014_01BFA5F3.211F5240 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I am planning on buying the Garmin GPS III+ for use on my DR. I'd like to have the ability to connect it to a PC when I return home after a ride and download the route into mapping software to see "where in the world I've been riding" I ride in remote backcountry areas and sometimes the trails are "all over the place." Looking at a paper map it is sometimes difficult to tell which trial I'm on because the trails are close together. I'd like to get input on which mapping software will give me the most detailed information on backcountry areas (where there are no roads, just trails) and that also allows me to import GPS data so I know "exactly" where I've been. Another feature I'd need is the ability to use the map software to create a route, then upload it to the GPS for a planned ride. Any input would be greatly appreciated. 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For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: webify Subject: Re: (dr) NON DR - gps and mapping software Date: 14 Apr 2000 13:03:32 -0400 I think you will have your best luck with DeLorme's 3d State Topo maps. They are on DVD only. Most are one state per CD. They include the ability to upload your GPS routes into theirs. I do still have some questions about what can be downloaded into the GPS III+ from the software. The Mapsource CD is amazing to me. It contains the whole US. The detail is exceptional. Its maps can be downloaded directly into the GPS. It seems most software makers are assuming you will be using their software in conjunction with a laptop.. as in car use. The new DeLorme software does mapping as you want. It is a full 3d application and you can actually go stand on a mountain and look out across the terrain on your computer.. any view. Again, I don't know how much in the way of maps, you can DL into the GPS unit... maybe only waypoints. You may need both programs. Doug B wrote: > > I am planning on buying the Garmin GPS III+ for use on my DR. I'd like to > have the ability to connect it to a PC when I return home after a ride and > download the route into mapping software to see "where in the world I've > been riding" > > I ride in remote backcountry areas and sometimes the trails are "all over > the place." Looking at a paper map it is sometimes difficult to tell which > trial I'm on because the trails are close together. > > I'd like to get input on which mapping software will give me the most > detailed information on backcountry areas (where there are no roads, just > trails) and that also allows me to import GPS data so I know "exactly" where > I've been. > > Another feature I'd need is the ability to use the map software to create a > route, then upload it to the GPS for a planned ride. > > Any input would be greatly appreciated. > > Doug > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Name: winmail.dat > winmail.dat Type: DAT File (application/x-unknown-content-type-DAT_auto_file) > Encoding: base64 -- John Hinton - Goshen, VA. COG #3632 86 Kawasaki Concours ?? Kawasaki Concours (shopping) 91 Suzuki DR250S "The Doctor" ?? ?????? Trials Bike (shopping) 89 Honda PC-800 Hers 86 Suzuki Savage 650 Hers http://www.ew3d.com http://www.mcrides.com/concours - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Tom Myers Subject: Re: (dr) NON DR - gps and mapping software Date: 14 Apr 2000 10:08:41 -0700 Hi Doug, If you are in Washington, you can see an example of what the trails look like on the Garmin "MapSource US TOPO" and as they show up on the GPS screen. I've been on trails that dwindled away to nothing but "turn-arounds", but was able to follow the trail by watching the GPS screen. See http://www.cycoactive.com/gps/gps_mapcds.html and scroll down the page. There is a photo of the GPSIII+ screen and the section of the USFS map (Mad River area!) is shown. I do the same thing you are asking (with my GPS) every weekend (or at least I did that last summer). I have perhaps 50 weekends of GPS tracks saved on my computer. Tom >I am planning on buying the Garmin GPS III+ for use on my DR. I'd like to >have the ability to connect it to a PC when I return home after a ride and >download the route into mapping software to see "where in the world I've >been riding" > >I ride in remote backcountry areas and sometimes the trails are "all over >the place." Looking at a paper map it is sometimes difficult to tell which >trial I'm on because the trails are close together. > >I'd like to get input on which mapping software will give me the most >detailed information on backcountry areas (where there are no roads, just >trails) and that also allows me to import GPS data so I know "exactly" wher= e >I've been. > >Another feature I'd need is the ability to use the map software to create a >route, then upload it to the GPS for a planned ride. > >Any input would be greatly appreciated. > >Doug +-------------------------------------+ | CycoActive Products | 701 34th Ave | Seattle, WA 98122 USA | N47=B036.496' W122=B017.396' | Garmin GPS, software, accessories & mounts | GPS webpage: http://www.cycoactive.com/gps | e-mail: gps@cycoactive.com | tel (206) 323-2349 fax (206) 325-6016 +-------------------------------------+ - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Tom Myers Subject: Re: (dr) NON DR - gps and mapping software Date: 14 Apr 2000 11:05:19 -0700 >I think you will have your best luck with DeLorme's 3d State Topo maps. >They are on DVD only. Most are one state per CD. They include the >ability to upload your GPS routes into theirs. I do still have some >questions about what can be downloaded into the GPS III+ from the >software. With DeLorme you can upload waypoints and routes to the GPS. You can also download routes, waypoints and tracklogs (the breadcrumb trail of your day's travels) into your PC (from the GPS). The ONLY way to load maps into your GPS is with Garmin's Mapsource CD. You can also download routes, waypoints and tracklogs (the breadcrumb trail of your day's travels) into your PC (from the GPS) with Garmin's MapSource CD. We show some "MapSource US TOPO" maps on http://www.cycoactive.com/gps/gps_mapcds.html - scroll down the page to see the pics. There is a good comparison of the US TOPO and a photo of a US Forest service trail map. >The Mapsource CD is amazing to me. It contains the whole US. >The detail is exceptional. Its maps can be downloaded directly into the >GPS. It seems most software makers are assuming you will be using their >software in conjunction with a laptop.. as in car use. > >The new DeLorme software does mapping as you want. It is a full 3d >application and you can actually go stand on a mountain and look out >across the terrain on your computer.. any view. Again, I don't know how >much in the way of maps, you can DL into the GPS unit... maybe only >waypoints. You may need both programs. You need Garmin's MapSource CDs if you want to load maps into the GPS. I'd say this is #1 importance. Mapsource will also handle all the waypoint and tracklog uploading/downloading. DeLorme is neat for the 3D views. Tom +------------------------------------+ | CycoActive Products tel (206) 323-2349 | 701 34th Ave fax (206) 325-6016 | Seattle, WA 98122 USA | webpage: http://www.cycoactive.com | e-mail: TomMyers@cycoactive.com +------------------------------------+ - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Mark Sampson" Subject: (dr) IMS Plastic Tank for DRZ400S Date: 14 Apr 2000 13:26:57 -0000 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_005F_01BFA615.1B95F640 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable IMS does not make a plastic tank for the DRZ400S (street legal = model). But you may call them and they will tell you that------because = somebody there doesn't know the difference----depends on who you talk to = there. They promised me one, but when I got it---------it was for the = offroad model. When I called the, the fellow on the phone said they = didn't even make one for that model!!!!!!! = AAAARRRrrrggggghhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! They even said they were in the process of developing a blue tank = for the offroad model. I told them there is no blue offroad = model---again----aaaaaarrggggghhhhhh!!!!! He said----'oh". Maybe somebody else does or is going to. I'll be checking on = that!!!! Mark Sampson didi@mvn.net 2000 Suzuki DRZ400S 1999 Yamaha TTR250 (to old to kick) 1997 BMW F650 (Little Red) 1989 Honda Transalp--the bike that almost does it all!!!!!!! All GPS equipped of course!!! ------=_NextPart_000_005F_01BFA615.1B95F640 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
    IMS does not make a plastic tank = for the=20 DRZ400S (street legal model). But you may call them and they will tell = you=20 that------because somebody there doesn't know the difference----depends = on who=20 you talk to there.
 
    They promised me one, but when I = got=20 it---------it was for the offroad model. When I called the, the fellow = on the=20 phone said they didn't even make one for that model!!!!!!!  =20 AAAARRRrrrggggghhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
    They even said they were in the = process of=20 developing a blue tank for the offroad model. I told them there is no = blue=20 offroad model---again----aaaaaarrggggghhhhhh!!!!!
    He said----'oh".
 
    Maybe somebody else does or is = going to.=20 I'll be checking on that!!!!
 
    Mark Sampson
didi@mvn.net
2000 Suzuki = DRZ400S
1999=20 Yamaha TTR250 (to old to kick)
1997 BMW F650  (Little = Red)
1989 Honda=20 Transalp--the bike that almost
does it all!!!!!!!
All GPS equipped = of=20 course!!!
 
 
------=_NextPart_000_005F_01BFA615.1B95F640-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VTwinSuperbike@aol.com Subject: (dr) Gearing question DR650 Date: 14 Apr 2000 15:21:38 EDT Has anyone with a DR650 gone down a tooth on the front sprocket? Or gone up a few on the rear? For me I think it's geared way too tall, especially in first gear. I'm going to use it mainly for the dirt/trail. Any opinions are greatly welcomed. Jeff (Indiana) http://members.aol.com/vtwinsuperbike/1999tlr.htm - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Bill Zucker" Subject: Re: (dr) Gearing question DR650 Date: 14 Apr 2000 13:57:05 -0700 When I checked, there weren't any decent options for larger rear sprockets other than special (=expensive) aluminum alloys. I put a 14 tooth (one down) steel sprocket on the front, and it's MUCH better for offroading, perfectly fine for street. Less chain slap also, which is vicious on the 650. Be advised you have to grind off some of the circumference on the gear retainer plate (and the nylon bushing) to clear the chain with the smaller sprocket. Try www.sprocketspecialists.com model 590 for $35. Bill Zucker in San Diego ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 12:21 PM > Has anyone with a DR650 gone down a tooth on the front sprocket? Or gone up > a few on the rear? For me I think it's geared way too tall, especially in > first gear. I'm going to use it mainly for the dirt/trail. Any opinions are > greatly welcomed. > Jeff (Indiana) > > http://members.aol.com/vtwinsuperbike/1999tlr.htm > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: Re: (dr) DR Graphics Date: 14 Apr 2000 17:48:23 -0700 (PDT) Jody Dennis Kirk sells tank graphics for the DR.Kinda pricy though 56.99 they look pretty nice and cover the tank and the fins that stick down directly under it. John in NY --- Jody007@aol.com wrote: > My '90 DR-250 could use some new tank graphics, > anybody know where I could buy 'em? > Thanks, > Jody > Tallahassee, Fla. > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Oliver Block Subject: (dr) Anyone live in the St. Louis, Missouri area? Date: 14 Apr 2000 19:21:26 -0500 Hey, Does anyone out there live in the St. Louis, Missouri area? I'm getting back into riding for the first time since I moved out here almost 2 years ago, and I was hoping to find somebody to ride with. Please drop me a line if you're in the area. Thanks, Oliver 1995 DR 350SE oblock@ls.wustl.edu - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Scribbled@aol.com Subject: (dr) Pilot Screw for 99 DR350SEX Date: 14 Apr 2000 23:24:23 EDT According to the DR350 service manual, "The pilot screw is pre-set at the factory... not ajustable". I have a Vortex Airbox, 142.5 main, JX Spring/Needle, stock exhaust system. The carb is a 14EP, which the service manual states, "PRE-SET DO NOT ADJUST" I tried to adust the pilot screw, but, it won't budge. I don't see an Air Screw on the carb either. Does anyone have any suggestions? Jessie!? Thanks, Patrick - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: webify Subject: Re: (dr) Gearing question DR650 Date: 15 Apr 2000 00:37:27 -0400 > Has anyone with a DR650 gone down a tooth on the front sprocket? Or gone up > a few on the rear? I felt that way with my DR250. I picked up a shareware program called Gear Calc.. cost $1 and is available at http://www.ironjungle.com You can enter all your gear ratios and sprocket sizes and tire sizes and it will tell you how fast you will go in what gear at what RPM. Great help for deciding on top speed vs. slowest speed. I have dropped one tooth on the front and plan to drop one more. I will be running around 7000 rpm at 60 in 6th. I can live with that. I will knock off about another .3 mph at 1200 rpm. Down to about 2.9 mph. -- John Hinton - Goshen, VA. COG #3632 86 Kawasaki Concours ?? Kawasaki Concours (shopping) 91 Suzuki DR250S "The Doctor" ?? ?????? Trials Bike (shopping) 89 Honda PC-800 Hers 86 Suzuki Savage 650 Hers http://www.ew3d.com http://www.mcrides.com/concours - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: (dr) Bridgestone Tire Boycott Date: 15 Apr 2000 02:22:42 -0400 Please Boycott Bridgestone/Firestone Tire Company Below you will read a press release from Bridgestone/Firestone tire company about 6,000 of the 10,000 acres the company had donated to the state of Tennessee (Vice President Al Gore's home state) to be preserved as wilderness. Is it any wonder that the well-meaning majority of Americans apparently favor locking up our Public Lands to protect them from off-highway vehicles. If the very manufacturer of the O.E.M. tires that our OHVs ride would donate 10,000 acres to those who would banish us, rather than providing that 10,000 acres for their customers to ride and drive their OHVs, what is the rest of the industry that stands silently by thinking! Personally, I sometimes get a little weary of spending ALL of my "spare???" time working and fighting to provide the customers of OHV manufacturers and their suppliers with places to ride while those very companies stand virtually idly by as our OHV recreation opportunities vanish! My Bridgestones are coming off tomorrow. How about yours? Happy trails? Al C. Al Roof Promoter - The Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Ride Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, Inc. Office Manager / Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki Kawasaki of Gastonia Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Inc. Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc. Thursday April 13, 12:02 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release Bridgestone/Firestone Makes Sizable Land Donation to State of Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2000--In a move that will preserve thousands of acres of unspoiled wilderness area for generations to come, Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (BFS) announced today the donation of approximately 6,000 acres of land in White and Van Buren counties to the state of Tennessee. The gift marks the company's second major land donation to the state, bringing the total area donated by BFS to about 10,000 acres. The combined donation, to be called the Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness, represents one of the largest land donations in history to the state of Tennessee by a private company. Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. Chairman and CEO Masatoshi Ono presented Gov. Don Sundquist with the deed to the property at a news conference near the state Capitol. It includes a conservation easement, to be held by The Conservation Fund, a nationally recognized conservation organization. The conservation easement restricts development on the property to ensure that its natural beauty and environmental integrity will be preserved. The 6,000-acre tract of land includes a sizable portion of Scott's Gulf near Sparta. When combined with the previous donation, today's gift opens approximately 15 miles of the Caney Fork River and its tributaries to public access. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), which manages the adjacent 4,000-acre tract donated to the state by BFS in 1998, will also manage the newly donated property. While specific land use will be determined by TWRA, the conservation easement permits public use of the property for low-impact activities such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and hunting. Camping, cave exploration and horseback riding will be permitted with restrictions. ``This property is truly magnificent, and we felt very strongly about sharing this environmental treasure with the people of Tennessee,'' Ono said. ``We took the property off the market several years ago because we did not feel a private buyer could ensure that the natural beauty would be preserved. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has done an excellent job managing the first gift from Bridgestone/Firestone, so we feel confident about entrusting them with the management of a second and more substantial donation.'' BFS and the state of Tennessee worked with The Conservation Fund to develop a plan that ensures this property, the previously donated tract and remaining company holdings in the area will be managed in an environmentally sound manner. ``It's not every day that the state of Tennessee receives a gift of this nature, and we sincerely appreciate Bridgestone/Firestone's generosity and commitment to safeguarding the scenic beauty of our great state,'' Sundquist said. ``The company has been a major contributor to this state's economic well-being since moving its headquarters to Nashville in 1992. The donation today reinforces Bridgestone/Firestone as a major contributor to Tennessee's environmental stability as well.'' The Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness, a part of Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, is home to a variety of wildlife - including a number of rare and endangered species. The peregrine falcon, gray bat, barking tree frog and jewel darter are among the rare species known to live in the area. Rare wildflowers found on the property include the Cumberland Rosemarry. The property is also a known habitat to wild turkey, quail, deer, timber rattlesnake, beaver, and large- and small-mouth bass. ``We salute Bridgestone/Firestone for celebrating its century of business leadership by giving this magnificent property to the American people,'' said John Turner, president of The Conservation Fund. ``We are proud to be their partner in creating this spectacular outdoor legacy in the heart of Tennessee. Current and future generations will be enriched by the breathtaking wildness and quiet wonders of the Caney Fork River gorge.'' The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company (acquired by Bridgestone in 1988) purchased the property between 1970-72 for $1.2 million. Since then, Firestone, and later, Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. have maintained the combination of meadows, hardwood forests, pasture land, white water, scenic bluffs, unexplored caves and mountains as private, protected land. To commemorate today's land donation, BFS commissioned a full-color photo book entitled ``Scott's Gulf: The Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness.'' The book, which captures some of the colorful history of Scott's Gulf, features works from former U.S. Sen. Howard Baker, Jr., and renowned nature photographer John Netherton. It will be available in Nashville-area bookstores and at the Tennessee State Museum. Today's gift is a part of Bridgestone/Firestone's centennial celebration. The company is celebrating 100 years of Firestone innovation that began in 1900 through the company founded by Harvey S. Firestone. Throughout the year 2000, ``Firestone: A Legend. A Century. A Celebration.'' recognizes the Firestone entrepreneurial spirit that built the brand admired worldwide. Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone/Firestone manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and house and private brand tires. The company also produces Firestone air springs, roofing materials, synthetic rubber and industrial products. ------- Contact: Bridgestone/Firestone Inc., Nashville Jill Miller, 615/872-1463 or Dye Van Mol & Lawrence, Nashville Brian Courtney/Alisa Donato, 615/244-1818 ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: mikko vimpari Subject: (dr) Another DR350 opinion Date: 15 Apr 2000 17:09:57 +0300 Hi People who call my DR350 to a moped( and there are many of them) inspired me to write this next, i don't want to insult anybody, this is just my modest opinion. I have been thinking, what's the secret of the DR350. I've had a few big street bikes and bigger enduros,but this little bike is the one, i love the most. My street biker friends are teasing me all the time: "when you are going to change that sewing machine to a real bike" and " you are gettin old, man". I reply to them "This is THE BIKE and ten times more practical than your space shuttles" I don't see it also as an ageing issue, i'm thirtyone years old, i still often moto on my two stroke YZ and though it has more motor and suspension than my 350, there's no question about it, that DR is my absolute favourite. I see my DR350 like a good friend: trusty and modest, who never lets you down (hey! at least almost never) And like i have written, i live in the northern, expensive country, it can't get any cheaper to ride a bike than my DR. Like i said, i hope nobody gets angry and comments are welcome. Mikko, Finland DR350SE-97 - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: webify Subject: (dr) Bridgestone/Firestone Land Donation Date: 15 Apr 2000 10:35:58 -0400 Dear Sirs, I am at first impressed with your large land donation. I am always in gratitude when land is added to state and national forest or parks. I am however very distubed by the "conservation easement" placed on this property. First off, it is inconsistent. You are going to allow "low-impact activities such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and hunting". Many of these activities are in direct conflict with protecting "rare and endangered species". Canoeing and fishing WILL impact the aquatic life of which I can only assume the "jewel darter" is a member? The greatest intruder into any area are humans. How they get there makes little difference except politically. I am very upset, that a portion of this land was not set aside for OHV. We are continually losing more and more land use in our sector. The few areas now opened in our state are greatly overused, but at the same time look very little different from the overused Appallacian Trail. In fact many of the shelter areas along the AT are in terrible condition environmentally only because of hiking yet caring humans. OHV use is simply another means of enjoyment of the great outdoors and in my opinion, environmental impact is minimal while love for the outdoors is learned. I feel there is room for all on our public lands. You have taken our monies in the form of sales of OHV tires, used some of that money to afford the purchase of this land, and then told us to Keep Out! I am left with only one option as a consumer. That option is to not buy any Bridgestone or Firestone products for my dirt bike, my street bikes, my personal vehicles nor for any of my company vehicles. I feel this is the only fair response I can give you for the thanks you gave me with regards to this land donation. -- John Hinton - Goshen, VA. COG #3632 86 Kawasaki Concours ?? Kawasaki Concours (shopping) 91 Suzuki DR250S "The Doctor" ?? ?????? Trials Bike (shopping) 89 Honda PC-800 Hers 86 Suzuki Savage 650 Hers http://www.ew3d.com http://www.mcrides.com/concours Thursday April 13, 12:02 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release Bridgestone/Firestone Makes Sizable Land Donation to State of Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2000--In a move that will preserve thousands of acres of unspoiled wilderness area for generations to come, Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (BFS) announced today the donation of approximately 6,000 acres of land in White and Van Buren counties to the state of Tennessee. The gift marks the company's second major land donation to the state, bringing the total area donated by BFS to about 10,000 acres. The combined donation, to be called the Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness, represents one of the largest land donations in history to the state of Tennessee by a private company. Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. Chairman and CEO Masatoshi Ono presented Gov. Don Sundquist with the deed to the property at a news conference near the state Capitol. It includes a conservation easement, to be held by The Conservation Fund, a nationally recognized conservation organization. The conservation easement restricts development on the property to ensure that its natural beauty and environmental integrity will be preserved. The 6,000-acre tract of land includes a sizable portion of Scott's Gulf near Sparta. When combined with the previous donation, today's gift opens approximately 15 miles of the Caney Fork River and its tributaries to public access. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), which manages the adjacent 4,000-acre tract donated to the state by BFS in 1998, will also manage the newly donated property. While specific land use will be determined by TWRA, the conservation easement permits public use of the property for low-impact activities such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and hunting. Camping, cave exploration and horseback riding will be permitted with restrictions. ``This property is truly magnificent, and we felt very strongly about sharing this environmental treasure with the people of Tennessee,'' Ono said. ``We took the property off the market several years ago because we did not feel a private buyer could ensure that the natural beauty would be preserved. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has done an excellent job managing the first gift from Bridgestone/Firestone, so we feel confident about entrusting them with the management of a second and more substantial donation.'' BFS and the state of Tennessee worked with The Conservation Fund to develop a plan that ensures this property, the previously donated tract and remaining company holdings in the area will be managed in an environmentally sound manner. ``It's not every day that the state of Tennessee receives a gift of this nature, and we sincerely appreciate Bridgestone/Firestone's generosity and commitment to safeguarding the scenic beauty of our great state,'' Sundquist said. ``The company has been a major contributor to this state's economic well-being since moving its headquarters to Nashville in 1992. The donation today reinforces Bridgestone/Firestone as a major contributor to Tennessee's environmental stability as well.'' The Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness, a part of Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, is home to a variety of wildlife - including a number of rare and endangered species. The peregrine falcon, gray bat, barking tree frog and jewel darter are among the rare species known to live in the area. Rare wildflowers found on the property include the Cumberland Rosemarry. The property is also a known habitat to wild turkey, quail, deer, timber rattlesnake, beaver, and large- and small-mouth bass. ``We salute Bridgestone/Firestone for celebrating its century of business leadership by giving this magnificent property to the American people,'' said John Turner, president of The Conservation Fund. ``We are proud to be their partner in creating this spectacular outdoor legacy in the heart of Tennessee. Current and future generations will be enriched by the breathtaking wildness and quiet wonders of the Caney Fork River gorge.'' The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company (acquired by Bridgestone in 1988) purchased the property between 1970-72 for $1.2 million. Since then, Firestone, and later, Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. have maintained the combination of meadows, hardwood forests, pasture land, white water, scenic bluffs, unexplored caves and mountains as private, protected land. To commemorate today's land donation, BFS commissioned a full-color photo book entitled ``Scott's Gulf: The Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness.'' The book, which captures some of the colorful history of Scott's Gulf, features works from former U.S. Sen. Howard Baker, Jr., and renowned nature photographer John Netherton. It will be available in Nashville-area bookstores and at the Tennessee State Museum. Today's gift is a part of Bridgestone/Firestone's centennial celebration. The company is celebrating 100 years of Firestone innovation that began in 1900 through the company founded by Harvey S. Firestone. Throughout the year 2000, ``Firestone: A Legend. A Century. A Celebration.'' recognizes the Firestone entrepreneurial spirit that built the brand admired worldwide. Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone/Firestone manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and house and private brand tires. The company also produces Firestone air springs, roofing materials, synthetic rubber and industrial products. ------- Contact: Bridgestone/Firestone Inc., Nashville Jill Miller, 615/872-1463 or Dye Van Mol & Lawrence, Nashville Brian Courtney/Alisa Donato, 615/244-1818 - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Rainer.Knape.SGG@t-online.de (Rainer Knape) Subject: Re: (dr) Gearing questions Date: 15 Apr 2000 17:44:59 +0200 For all those who want to know which sprockets they can use with their chain, I have a usefull addition to the Gear Calc program. It is a very simple DOS-program (35 KByte), that calculates how much the rear axle will have to be moved when changing the sprockets or if a different chain length is necessary. I wrote this little program, because I did not want to buy new sprockets and then realyze that the chain is to short. Contact me if interested and I will mail it to you. Rainer - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Rainer.Knape.SGG@t-online.de (Rainer Knape) Subject: Re: (dr) Pilot Screw for 99 DR350SEX Date: 15 Apr 2000 17:57:30 +0200 Patric, you have to drill out a cap/plug to get acces to the pilot screw (at the bottom of the carb). Use a 3 mm drill to drill a hole in the plug and then remove the plug. Be careful not to drill into the screw (max. 6 mm). If necessary, I can send you the page of my (german) manual with a description how to do it on the DR 650 SE's BST 40 carb. Rainer _____________________ Scribbled@aol.com schrieb: > According to the DR350 service manual, "The pilot screw is pre-set at the > factory... not ajustable". I have a Vortex Airbox, 142.5 main, JX > Spring/Needle, stock exhaust system. The carb is a 14EP, which the service > manual states, "PRE-SET DO NOT ADJUST" I tried to adust the pilot screw, > but, it won't budge. I don't see an Air Screw on the carb either. Does > anyone have any suggestions? Jessie!? > > Thanks, > Patrick - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin" Subject: (dr) pumper carb or airbox next? Date: 15 Apr 2000 09:32:09 -0700 Hi gang, I'm new to the list today. Yesterday I bought a '97 DR350SE which is 100% stock, with only 1900 kms. I have already phoned Thumper Racing and have the jx needle & spring, and Unifilter on the way. This seems to be the no-brainer first modification. I don't want to go crazy with expenditures yet, but what is the next step for improving driveability, response, etc? The Vortex air box, or pumper carb? I plan on keeping the stock muffler for stealth reasons. Thanks in advance for your input, Chris Beauchemin - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: Re: (dr) pumper carb or airbox next? Date: 15 Apr 2000 12:02:31 -0700 (PDT) Chris these two things are close in price to one another.I would recommend going for the airbox it will give you more from a performance/response standpoint than the pumper carb will.In my opinion the Vortex is the best bang for the buck on our DR's and it will only further the gains on future mods you do. --- Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin wrote: > Hi gang, > what is the next step > for improving driveability, response, etc? The > Vortex air box, or pumper > carb? I plan on keeping the stock muffler for > stealth reasons. > > Thanks in advance for your input, > > Chris Beauchemin __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Wayne Marsula' Subject: Re: (dr) pumper carb or airbox next? Date: 15 Apr 2000 12:44:19 -0700 john miller wrote: > > Chris these two things are close in price to one > another.I would recommend going for the airbox it will > give you more from a performance/response standpoint > than the pumper carb will.In my opinion the Vortex is > the best bang for the buck on our DR's and it will > only further the gains on future mods you do. > > --- Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin > wrote: > > Hi gang, > > what is the next step > > for improving driveability, response, etc? The > > Vortex air box, or pumper > > carb? I plan on keeping the stock muffler for > > stealth reasons. > > > > Thanks in advance for your input, > > > > Chris Beauchemin > Chris, Before you make it go faster, make it handle better. The Kouba Links area must, and possibly some fork work. No sense having more power than the bike can handle. Wayne ******************************************************************** Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas" http://www.mikthebik.com/ "i souport publik edekasion" BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja) BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank" Suzuki DR350SE Yamaha YSR50 Yamaha TW200 (for sale) Member: Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Rep. Honda SOHC4 #539 Internet BMW Riders BMW Motorcycle Owners of America Airheads Beemer Club #165, Baja Airmarshal (?) ===============National Rifle Association================= - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Gary Douglas" Subject: (dr) Questions about my DR350SE Date: 14 Apr 2000 16:56:44 -0400 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0013_01BFA632.6A05BDC0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Just got back from a 100 mile backroad / dirtroad blast here in = Northern Vermont on my new (to me) '99 DR350ES. Oh baby! I've got a = couple questions, though: Question #1: A noise this bike makes under acceleration concerns me. It = has 2200 miles, and had 1800 miles when I bought it.=20 I know it at least went in for it's 600 mile service (have receipt). = Under load I hear an odd metallic sound. Not a typical rod knock sound, = more like a harsh metallic vibration sound. Not there when cruising or = lightly accelerating. It doesn't change pitch, either, it's either there = or not, sometimes just louder. I can't find anything loose. Is something = about to let loose inside, or maybe it's a sound that air cooled = thumpers make (fin vibration?). Anyone have any clues from my limited = description?? BTW the bike does not seem to burn any oil. I changed the = oil and filter recently, but it made no difference in the sound. Question #2: After a 100 mile ride my butt feels like I just spent my = first day in prison. What's the best way to put a comfortable seat on = this thing for road cruising and light off-road stuff? Along the same = lines, what are the best grips? My hands are still buzzing! Thanks in advance, Gary Douglas So. Burlington, VT ------=_NextPart_000_0013_01BFA632.6A05BDC0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
 Just got back from a 100 mile = backroad /=20 dirtroad blast here in Northern Vermont on my new (to me) '99 DR350ES. = Oh baby!=20 I've got a couple questions, though:
Question #1: A noise this bike makes = under=20 acceleration concerns me. It has 2200 miles, and had 1800 miles = when I=20 bought it. 
I know it at least went in for it's 600 = mile=20 service (have receipt). Under load I hear an odd metallic sound. Not a = typical=20 rod knock sound, more like a harsh metallic vibration sound. Not there = when=20 cruising or lightly accelerating. It doesn't change pitch, either, it's = either=20 there or not, sometimes just louder. I can't find anything loose. Is = something=20 about to let loose inside, or maybe it's a sound that air cooled = thumpers make=20 (fin vibration?). Anyone have any clues from my limited description?? = BTW the=20 bike does not seem to burn any oil. I changed the oil and filter = recently, but=20 it made no difference in the sound.
Question #2: After a 100 mile ride my = butt feels=20 like I just spent my first day in prison. What's the best way to = put a=20 comfortable seat on this thing for road cruising and light off-road = stuff? Along=20 the same lines, what are the best grips? My hands are still=20 buzzing!
  Thanks in advance,
     Gary = Douglas
     So. = Burlington,=20 VT
------=_NextPart_000_0013_01BFA632.6A05BDC0-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: Re: (dr) pumper carb or airbox next? Date: 15 Apr 2000 14:22:41 -0700 (PDT) This I can not argue with.I would go with the balanced approach as I did spending equal amounts on suspension and motor work.The links are a big help in the rough stuff and make a huge difference in the way the handles at higher speeds in the woods.I would recommend a spring change with it a tottal of about 200 bucks. --- Wayne Marsula' wrote: > Chris, > Before you make it go faster, make it handle > better. The Kouba Links > area must, and possibly some fork work. No sense > having more power than > the bike can handle. > Wayne > > Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Mark Sampson" Subject: Re: (dr) Questions about my DR350SE Date: 15 Apr 2000 17:11:01 -0000 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0153_01BFA6FD.9360E200 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable -----=20 Just got back from a 100 mile backroad / dirtroad blast here in = Northern Vermont on my new (to me) '99 DR350ES. Oh baby! I've got a = couple questions, though: Question #1: A noise this bike makes under acceleration concerns me. = It has 2200 miles, and had 1800 miles when I bought it.=20 Sounds like detonation to me. Caused by either a too lean fuel = mixture, but more likely poor low octane gas. The first thing I would do is put some good ole' high test gas in = it (drain out the old). I bet that is your problem. Even with good gas if the engine is hot and you are lugging the = motor with a lot of throttle it might do it anyway. So avoid lugging the = motor. It is always better to rev a motor than to lug it. Good luck, Mark Sampson didi@mvn.net 2000 Suzuki DRZ400S 1999 Yamaha TTR250 (to old to kick) 1997 BMW F650 (Little Red) 1989 Honda Transalp--the bike that almost does it all!!!!!!! All GPS equipped of course!!! ------=_NextPart_000_0153_01BFA6FD.9360E200 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
 
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 Just got back from a 100 mile = backroad /=20 dirtroad blast here in Northern Vermont on my new (to me) '99 DR350ES. = Oh=20 baby! I've got a couple questions, though:
Question #1: A noise this bike makes = under=20 acceleration concerns me. It has 2200 miles, and had 1800 miles = when I=20 bought it. 
 
    Sounds like detonation to me. = Caused by=20 either a too lean fuel mixture, but more likely poor low octane=20 gas.
    The first thing I would do is = put some=20 good ole' high test gas in it (drain out the old). I bet that is your=20 problem.
 
    Even with good gas if the = engine is hot=20 and you are lugging the motor with a lot of throttle it might do it = anyway. So=20 avoid lugging the motor. It is always better to rev a motor than to = lug=20 it.
 
Good luck,
 
Mark Sampson
didi@mvn.net
2000 Suzuki = DRZ400S
1999=20 Yamaha TTR250 (to old to kick)
1997 BMW F650  (Little = Red)
1989=20 Honda Transalp--the bike that almost
does it all!!!!!!!
All GPS = equipped=20 of course!!!
------=_NextPart_000_0153_01BFA6FD.9360E200-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: (dr) Bridgestone/Firestone Contact Information Date: 15 Apr 2000 19:56:28 -0400 Public Affairs Department Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. 50 Century Blvd. Nashville, Tennessee 37214 (615) 872-1416 Fax (615) 872-1414 bfspr@bfusa.com ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jkraft1151@cs.com Subject: (dr) (no subject) Date: 15 Apr 2000 20:17:34 EDT Jesse, you wrote, First, if you cut the top out you will have to jet up the carb a 137.5 main would be my suggestion. you should cut a half inch behind the mounting brackets on the stock airbox a 3x4 hole with the filter out for safety then remove the screen in the rubber boot. Order a jx needle and spring from Thumper Racing. This will help some It will give you an airflow of about 142cfm through the airbox verses 134cfm in the stock condition. Or you could challenge your relationship with your wife and get the vortex and get 265 cfm through the airbox. my only question is will I have to do anything with the air screw or any special instructions that I might need on the settings on the needle or jets ,never worked on carbs before other than cleaning so any further help would be apreciated . thanks, Jason - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: (dr) Insesitivity to Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Prompts Boycott of Bridgestone/Firestone Products Date: 15 Apr 2000 20:46:54 -0400 C. Al Roof Promoter - The Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Ride Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, Inc. Office Manager / Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki Kawasaki of Gastonia Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Inc. Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc. 3224 Sparrow Springs Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 (704) 228-7210 Home (704) 867-9626 Office (704) 867-3699 Fax Al.Roof.for.NC.Trails@juno.com April 15, 2000 Public Affairs Department Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. 50 Century Boulevard Nashville, Tennessee 37214 (615) 872-1416 (615) 872-1414 Fax bfspr@bfusa.com RE: Insesitivity to Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Prompts Boycott of Bridgestone/Firestone Products Gentlemen and Ladies, When I first opened the e-mail press release entitled "Bridgestone/Firestone Makes Sizable Land Donation to State of Tennessee", my heart raced. For before I scrolled down the page, I first assumed that the producer of fine off-highway motorcycle, off-road truck, and all-terrain sport utility vehicle tires must surely be establishing a model off-highway vehicle (OHV) preserve for all others in the OHV industry to follow. Imagine my dismay when I realized that this 10,000-acres of God's glorious land would not be offered for use to a multitude of the very consumers whose patronage made this purchase possible.....off-highway vehicle recreationists. Yes, I'll be the first to admit that there are places in our beautiful country where OHV recreation is not appropriate. Fortunately, the great majority of those places are already protected as public lands with Wilderness or National Monument designations. Unfortunately, there are those, including the Clinton/Gore Administration and the many EXTREME environmental groups that support it, who would very much like to see off-highway vehicle recreation, as well as agricultural, mining, and timber industries, wiped off of the face of the Earth. Tell me folks, what percent of your gross sales, or better yet, net profits, are directly related to the off-highway vehicle, agriculture, mining and timber industries? Can you afford to lose those profits? Well, until such time that Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. deems off-highway vehicle recreation a legitimate use on The Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness, you will not receive another dime of my hard earned money. Unless you can convince me otherwise, the ED77 and ED78 tires that are now mounted on my dual purpose motorcycle will immediately be replaced by tires from a manufacturer who is more sensitive to it's customer base. I will hang these tires in effigy at every OHV club meeting and event I attend. I will encourage the membership of each and every OHV club, enthusiast group and national organization I can to boycott Bridgestone/Firestone products, and I will ask the manufactures of my motorcycle, all-terrain-vehicle, sport utility vehicle, and truck to do the same. I am deeply disappointed and eagerly await your reply. C. Al Roof Promoter - The Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Ride Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, Inc. Office Manager / Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki Kawasaki of Gastonia Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Inc. Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) (no subject) Date: 15 Apr 2000 21:05:57 -0700 Not a problem John, when you get the jx needle and spring you just first remove the carb then remove the two screws from the top black cap very gently remove it, it has a spring under it so hold it down until the screws are out then let it up and off the carb. Now reach down into the hole in the center of the slide with a pair of tweezers and pull up a small plastic step washer then the stock needle now take the jx needle and put the clip on the fourth groove down from the top make sure that the little plastic washer that was below the clip on the stock needle is still in the hole drop the needle in the hole then the step washer put the new spring on the black cap and fit it back on the top in place of the stock one make sure the diaphragm is still in place . now screw the top back in place. The main jet can be replaced by removing the plug from the bottom of the bowl. Next while the carb is upside down observe the brass plug just in front of the bowl with a small hole in it this brass plug must be drilled out carefully without breaking thru and damaging the fuel screw below it. This is so the idle circuit mixture can be adjusted. This all that is to setting up the carb. the main jet sizes can be varied according to further modifications made Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Jkraft1151@cs.com Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2000 5:18 PM Jesse, you wrote, First, if you cut the top out you will have to jet up the carb a 137.5 main would be my suggestion. you should cut a half inch behind the mounting brackets on the stock airbox a 3x4 hole with the filter out for safety then remove the screen in the rubber boot. Order a jx needle and spring from Thumper Racing. This will help some It will give you an airflow of about 142cfm through the airbox verses 134cfm in the stock condition. Or you could challenge your relationship with your wife and get the vortex and get 265 cfm through the airbox. my only question is will I have to do anything with the air screw or any special instructions that I might need on the settings on the needle or jets ,never worked on carbs before other than cleaning so any further help would be apreciated . thanks, Jason - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Colin Parkes" Subject: Re: (dr) New rear fender installed TRICK lookin!!!!!!!!!! Date: 16 Apr 2000 10:39:26 +0400 AARRGGHHHH !!!!! I can't get to Jesse's site... Is your server down Jesse ??????? Gotta see that MX style fender...... Could be an Easter present to myself !!!!! cheers Col. 92'350s UK -----Original Message----- >Jesse has a digital camera and so I posted those trick fender pics for you >guys at his website, www.kientech.com down at the bottom there is a link >with four pics of that fender, it does look trick I have to admit I'm >wanting one myself... > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: Kurt Simpson >To: john miller ; Colin Parkes >; DR list >Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2000 7:36 AM >Subject: Re: (dr) New rear fender installed TRICK lookin!!!!!!!!!! > > >> >> > I'll see what I can do.I own this computer and have an >> > awsome scanner but can't operate them for my life.I >> > gotta get someone to show me what this can do(a heck >> > of a lot more than i'm making it do). >> >> I read a recent survey that said scanners are the most detested piece of >> comptuter equipment... >> >> Kurt >> >> >> - >> to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" >> with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. >> For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send >> "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > >- > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: Re: (dr) New rear fender installed TRICK lookin!!!!!!!!!! Date: 16 Apr 2000 05:04:02 -0700 (PDT) Colin, Try going to Norm's DR suspension site for the link arms and down at the bottom there is a clickable link to the Vortex airbox. --- Colin Parkes wrote: > AARRGGHHHH !!!!! > > I can't get to Jesse's site... > > Is your server down Jesse ??????? __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Ron Smith" Subject: (dr) Safety Lockout Switches-Question Date: 16 Apr 2000 10:47:17 -0500 Please forgive me if this is common knowledge. I joined this list today to get some insight from knowledgeable riders relative to my new Y2K DR650SE. The sidestane switch and the clutch switch are a nuisance it seems. (If I'm missing something here please let me know). My meter says that the clutch switch is an open circuit wether the stand is up or down. ?? I found that by placing a jumper this switch is defeated, but do not understand why I get no meter indication (reading across the switch leads) by toggling the switch. The clutch switch I assume is the same but I don't want to take a chance on damaging something by installing jumpers without first seeking enlightenment. I see the programs to calculate gearing changes, but a one-tooth drop on the countershaft seems the easiest and cheapest thing to do. That make sense? Comments, suggestions or direction to The Source of Knowledge would be appreciated. Ron - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Wayne Marsula' Subject: Re: (dr) Safety Lockout Switches-Question Date: 16 Apr 2000 08:55:27 -0700 Ron Smith wrote: > > Please forgive me if this is common knowledge. I joined this list today to > get some insight from knowledgeable riders relative to my new Y2K DR650SE. > The sidestane switch and the clutch switch are a nuisance it seems. (If I'm > missing something here please let me know). My meter says that the clutch > switch is an open circuit wether the stand is up or down. ?? I found that > by placing a jumper this switch is defeated, but do not understand why I get > no meter indication (reading across the switch leads) by toggling the > switch. > > The clutch switch I assume is the same but I don't want to take a chance on > damaging something by installing jumpers without first seeking > enlightenment. > > I see the programs to calculate gearing changes, but a one-tooth drop on the > countershaft seems the easiest and cheapest thing to do. That make sense? > > Comments, suggestions or direction to The Source of Knowledge would be > appreciated. > > Ron Ron, My personal feeling on the safety switches is mixed. At first I wanted to disconnect them, as you do. But after getting some time on the bike I've decided that they aren't that much of a nuisance after all. And the pain it could save if you forgot to put up the kickstand would be very worthwhile. The clutch is a bit more of a problem, but only when starting the bike while standing along side and warming it up. Not enough of a problem for me to change that either. Ride the bike a little while, see if you get used to them. I have changed the front sprocket to lower the gearing on my DR350. First I went to a 14 tooth, and then to a 13 tooth, which I like the best for off road work. The objection to using a small front sprocket is increased chain wear. Personally I'll just check my chain more frequently, make sure it's okay. It is much cheaper to do it this way, but even if it were not, I'd still do it this way. I've hit large rear sprockets on rocks before, so that is one argument against them. Wayne -- ******************************************************************** Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas" http://www.mikthebik.com/ "i souport publik edekasion" BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja) BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank" Suzuki DR350SE Yamaha YSR50 Yamaha TW200 (for sale) Member: Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Rep. Honda SOHC4 #539 Internet BMW Riders BMW Motorcycle Owners of America Airheads Beemer Club #165, Baja Airmarshal (?) ===============National Rifle Association================= - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Mark Sampson" Subject: Re: (dr) Safety Lockout Switches-Question Date: 16 Apr 2000 11:00:41 -0000 Ron Smith wrote: > Please forgive me if this is common knowledge. I joined this list today to > get some insight from knowledgeable riders relative to my new Y2K DR650SE. > The sidestane switch and the clutch switch are a nuisance it seems. (If I'm > missing something here please let me know). My meter says that the clutch > switch is an open circuit wether the stand is up or down. ?? I found that > by placing a jumper this switch is defeated, but do not understand why I get > no meter indication (reading across the switch leads) by toggling the > switch. Ron, I just bought a Y2K DRZ400S and went thru exactly the same thing you did. I took the switch off and soldered the wired together under the seat. And everything works just fine!!!!!! I didn't seem to harm anything by doing so. But, I am like you------------my meter says the circuit is open no matter what????? Mark Sampson didi@mvn.net 2000 Suzuki DRZ400S 1999 Yamaha TTR250 (to old to kick) 1997 BMW F650 (Little Red) 1989 Honda Transalp--the bike that almost does it all!!!!!!! All GPS equipped of course!!! - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Bryan Ply Subject: (dr) DR350 and GearCalc Date: 16 Apr 2000 11:05:44 -0500 Does anyone know the appropriate numbers to put in gear calc. I am trying to get the numbers for the 1 - 6 transmission gear ratio, and distance around the rear wheel. Well due to the brain fade any thing else that I cant obtain just by looking at the bike. The bike is completly stock gear wise except the 14 tooth countersprocket the I put on. Thanks Bryan - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) New rear fender installed TRICK lookin!!!!!!!!!! Date: 16 Apr 2000 09:33:25 -0700 The server is fine, what is the error message you get? What were you putting into the browser? Maybe we can help you figure out why you had a problem. Well, I am off to the Tillamook burn for a little R&R on the DR! Cheers ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2000 11:39 PM > AARRGGHHHH !!!!! > > I can't get to Jesse's site... > > Is your server down Jesse ??????? > > Gotta see that MX style fender...... > > Could be an Easter present to myself !!!!! > > cheers > > Col. > > 92'350s UK > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Scribbled@aol.com Subject: (dr) DR LIST POSTED ANYWHERE? Date: 16 Apr 2000 12:34:23 EDT Is there a web page out there with search engine for this list? - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) DR LIST POSTED ANYWHERE? Date: 16 Apr 2000 09:45:14 -0700 Yes there is a link to the search page on this page: http://www.kientech.com/links.htm Cheers ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2000 9:34 AM > Is there a web page out there with search engine for this list? > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin" Subject: Re: (dr) DR LIST POSTED ANYWHERE? Date: 16 Apr 2000 09:34:45 -0700 Yes, there is a link to it at the Kientech links page. I just tried but can't seem to connect to that site. Chris > Is there a web page out there with search engine for this list? - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: Re: (dr) DR LIST POSTED ANYWHERE? Date: 16 Apr 2000 10:47:53 -0600 ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2000 10:34 AM > Is there a web page out there with search engine for this list? > Yes, the searchable archives are at the following url, they said changing the "dr350" link at the end to "dr" was more difficult than it might seem: http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Regards, Kurt - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: webify Subject: Re: (dr) DR350 and GearCalc Date: 16 Apr 2000 13:15:32 -0400 1st 2.416 2nd 1.733 3rd 1.333 4th 1.111 5th 0.962 6th 0.826 Primary Reduction is 2.818 These are the ratios for the DR350, DR350S and DR250 90-94. The DR250S has lower ratios from 3rd up. 5th on the DR250S = 6th on all other DRs from 1990-1994. You can measure the OD of you tire and multiply by 3.14 to get the circumference, or radius and multply by 2 x 3.14. Or, put a dap of grease on a lug and roll the bike till it touches down twice and measure between (not suggested for street bikes). You need to do this with 'your' tire, as tires all vary. -- John Hinton - Goshen, VA. COG #3632 86 Kawasaki Concours ?? Kawasaki Concours (shopping) 91 Suzuki DR250S "The Doctor" ?? ?????? Trials Bike (shopping) 89 Honda PC-800 Hers 86 Suzuki Savage 650 Hers http://www.ew3d.com http://www.mcrides.com/concours - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Ron Smith" Subject: Re: (dr) Safety Lockout Switches-Question Date: 16 Apr 2000 12:35:13 -0500 Wayne and Mark: Thanks for your input. Glad someone else got the same readings on that sidestand switch as I did. It must me Magic. :-) I do intend to try the bike awhile before doing any by-passes. I figured it would be easier to lube the chain If I could tilt the bike over on the sidestand and let the engine spin the back tire while I sprayed. The clutch lockout is another thing altogether, just personal preference I guess. I had a choice between the new 400 and the DR yesterday. Same price so it turned into a personal thing too. The 400 was the sexiest one for sure but the seat height seemed about 2-inches above the DR. Heck, I can barely get my leg over the DR! I read the timely posts about the mixture screw too. Man, mine surges so badly at 30-40 MPH in third and 4th gear that's almost unridable. Seems like 5th is an "above 60MPH" gear with this stock gearing. Thanks again. Ron Huntsville, AL DR650 VTR996 K1100RS - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Wayne Marsula' Subject: Re: (dr) DR350 and GearCalc Date: 16 Apr 2000 10:34:06 -0700 Bryan Ply wrote: > > > Does anyone know the appropriate numbers to put in gear calc. I am > trying to get the numbers for the 1 - 6 transmission gear ratio, and > distance around the rear wheel. Well due to the brain fade any thing > else that I cant obtain just by looking at the bike. The bike is > completly stock gear wise except the 14 tooth countersprocket the I put > on. > > Thanks > Bryan > Brian, You can get the 1-6 ratios from a shop manual, I don't remember for sure, but they may also be in the owners manual. You must measure the circumference of the rear wheel. Put a mark on the tire, and a corresponding mark on the floor. Roll the bike until the mark on the tire is again at the same low point, then put another mark on the floor. Measure between the two marks, that's your rolling circumference. Wayne -- ******************************************************************** Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas" http://www.mikthebik.com/ "i souport publik edekasion" BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja) BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank" Suzuki DR350SE Yamaha YSR50 Yamaha TW200 (for sale) Member: Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Rep. Honda SOHC4 #539 Internet BMW Riders BMW Motorcycle Owners of America Airheads Beemer Club #165, Baja Airmarshal (?) ===============National Rifle Association================= - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: webify Subject: Re: (dr) Safety Lockout Switches-Question Date: 16 Apr 2000 13:30:24 -0400 On the DR250S, these circuits when closed, make connection to the positive side of the starter relay coil (the electro magnet part of the coil). It looks like maybe.. the only way I can think that it could work.. that the extra two wires coming into the sidestand switch are from the nuetral override. So, you'd have to close the clutch and sidestand switches or permanently deal with the nuetral override switch. My schematic doesn't take me through what happens in the ignitor with regards to the nuetral switch. Mark Sampson wrote: > > Ron Smith wrote: > > > Please forgive me if this is common knowledge. I joined this list today to > > get some insight from knowledgeable riders relative to my new Y2K DR650SE. > > The sidestane switch and the clutch switch are a nuisance it seems. (If > I'm > > missing something here please let me know). My meter says that the clutch > > switch is an open circuit wether the stand is up or down. ?? I found that > > by placing a jumper this switch is defeated, but do not understand why I > get > > no meter indication (reading across the switch leads) by toggling the > > switch. > > Ron, I just bought a Y2K DRZ400S and went thru exactly the same thing > you did. I took the switch off and soldered the wired together under the > seat. And everything works just fine!!!!!! I didn't seem to harm anything by > doing so. > But, I am like you------------my meter says the circuit is open no > matter what????? > > Mark Sampson > didi@mvn.net > 2000 Suzuki DRZ400S > 1999 Yamaha TTR250 (to old to kick) > 1997 BMW F650 (Little Red) > 1989 Honda Transalp--the bike that almost > does it all!!!!!!! > All GPS equipped of course!!! > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. -- John Hinton - Goshen, VA. COG #3632 86 Kawasaki Concours ?? Kawasaki Concours (shopping) 91 Suzuki DR250S "The Doctor" ?? ?????? Trials Bike (shopping) 89 Honda PC-800 Hers 86 Suzuki Savage 650 Hers http://www.ew3d.com http://www.mcrides.com/concours - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) DR LIST POSTED ANYWHERE? Date: 16 Apr 2000 11:09:30 -0700 well the problem is at my ISP's DNS server, you can try to get to the site temporarily by using this in your browser: http://216.36.55.74/Kientech/mxfender.htm ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2000 9:47 AM > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: > Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2000 10:34 AM > Subject: (dr) DR LIST POSTED ANYWHERE? > > > > Is there a web page out there with search engine for this list? > > > Yes, the searchable archives are at the following url, they said changing > the "dr350" link at the end to "dr" was more difficult than it might seem: > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 > > Regards, > > Kurt > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin" Subject: (dr) digest version? Date: 16 Apr 2000 12:10:46 -0700 Is there is a digest version of this list? - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jkraft1151@cs.com Subject: (dr) it's me again Date: 16 Apr 2000 18:19:45 EDT Not a problem, when you get the jx needle and spring you just first remove the carb then remove the two screws from the top black cap very gently remove it, it has a spring under it so hold it down until the screws are out then let it up and off the carb. Now reach down into the hole in the center of the slide with a pair of tweezers and pull up a small plastic step washer then the stock needle now take the jx needle and put the clip on the fourth groove down from the top make sure that the little plastic washer that was below the clip on the stock needle is still in the hole drop the needle in the hole then the step washer put the new spring on the black cap and fit it back on the top in place of the stock one make sure the diaphragm is still in place . now screw the top back in place. The main jet can be replaced by removing the plug from the bottom of the bowl. Next while the carb is upside down observe the brass plug just in front of the bowl with a small hole in it this brass plug must be drilled out carefully without breaking thru and damaging the fuel screw below it. This is so the idle circuit mixture can be adjusted. That is all it is to setting up the carb. the main jet sizes can be varied according to further modifications made Jesse this is Jason again should I replace the main with a No. 40 and if so is it just screw out the old screw in the new or is thier a adjustment to it ? should I also buy the T-handle air/fuel adjuster and the main jet wrench from Thumper racing ? - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jan Bradley" Subject: Re: (dr) Safety Lockout Switches-Question Date: 16 Apr 2000 17:23:19 -0500 Ron (and listers), I have a '98 DR650SE and I guess the safety switches don't really bother me. I must be used to them. I use a Pit Bull rear stand when lubing the chain. Of course if I'm on a trip I won't have the stand with me, but I would probably have a friend or two around to tip the bike up so I can lube... I too really like the DRZ400 but most (about 75%) of my riding is on road and the 400's seat is really skinny. I rode about 120 miles yesterday and my butt was sore... and I have the Travelcade Gel seat! with the stock seat it was much worse. I must have a tender butt I guess. I'll just have to live with it unless I can figure out a way to mount the drivers seat from my BMW 530i to the Suzook. I too dropped one tooth on the front sprocket. It was geared way too tall for off road use. I really couldn't use 5th gear except over 48 or so mph. Now I can shift to 5th around 44 or so. It still will cruise 80mph no problem if you can stand the wind. But, that's what I have the BMW motorcycle for. I have done a few other modifications to the DR too, and as soon as I can get them to Shayne maybe he will post them on his DR650 page... Oh, Try your DR on your favorite twisty road with the sportbike crowd...you will really suprise them. Just make sure there are no straights in the road where they can out power you!! Good luck with your new toy! JB '98 DR650SE '86 R80S >>> "Ron Smith" 04/16/00 12:35PM >>> Wayne and Mark: Thanks for your input. Glad someone else got the same readings on that sidestand switch as I did. It must me Magic. :-) I do intend to try the bike awhile before doing any by-passes. I figured it would be easier to lube the chain If I could tilt the bike over on the sidestand and let the engine spin the back tire while I sprayed. The clutch lockout is another thing altogether, just personal preference I guess. I had a choice between the new 400 and the DR yesterday. Same price so it turned into a personal thing too. The 400 was the sexiest one for sure but the seat height seemed about 2-inches above the DR. Heck, I can barely get my leg over the DR! I read the timely posts about the mixture screw too. Man, mine surges so badly at 30-40 MPH in third and 4th gear that's almost unridable. Seems like 5th is an "above 60MPH" gear with this stock gearing. Thanks again. Ron Huntsville, AL DR650 VTR996 K1100RS - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: (dr) Honda Hoot 2000 Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Website Date: 16 Apr 2000 19:46:38 -0400 On Sun, 16 Apr 2000 18:55:52 EDT DirtPilotn@aol.com writes: > So Al does this mean they can't just enter the dual sport through > you? > > nancy Yes, that's right. There are MANY changes this year: 1. You must order a Honda Hoot Brochure by calling The Honda Hoot Hotline, at 1-800-347-1289. This Hotline should simply be used to request a Great Smokey Mountain Honda Hoot Rally brochure. 2. Once you have the brochure, utilize the registration form to register for the event. And no, you do not have to be a Full Rally Registrant to enter this event. Just indicate by a notation, or separate note, you are entering the dual sport event only. You pay only $30.00! 3. Participation is limited to the first 200 Riders who pre-enter. 4. Registration Ends June 1. 5. There will be no on-site registration. 6. Due to budget constraints placed on me by Honda, the lunch stop is being moved to a much more economical, yet very nice, location. 4. Also due to budget constraints, there will only be four or five people working as paid staff. Those are Darrell Garrison, Phyllis Garrison, Ray Lewis, Bill Blythe and, probably Don Sprinkle. Volunteer assistance will be greatly appreciated, but not required. 5. The course will offer several new twists this year, including MORE DIRT, and a more relaxed pace so that folks have time to see the sights and take photos. 6. Wade Summers of Summers Racing Components (Scott's Dad) will have the SRC truck on hand and present a bike set-up clininc following the ride. 7. The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council's Bill Chapin, Director of Michigan's Cycle Conservation Club and Promoter of the Six Days of Michigan, will have the NOHVCC Peterbilt rig and other NOHVCC officials on hand to introduce entrants to their programs. 8. In addition to racing legends Scott Summers and Gary Bailey, Jim Pilon, "The Godfather of Dual Sporting", will be in attendance to ride and share ideas with his fellow riders. And, more! Don't miss it! ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) it's me again Date: 16 Apr 2000 16:32:14 -0700 Hi Jason, no adjustment necessary it just screws in place, you can try a 140 if you like but if it breaks up on open throttle you will have to go back to the 137.5. You do not need a jet wrench these jets remove with a slot screwdriver. The TEE handle is nice it is much easier to adjust the fuel screw instead of a short screwdriver. I keep them in stock and they are 16.00 Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Jkraft1151@cs.com Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2000 3:20 PM Not a problem, when you get the jx needle and spring you just first remove the carb then remove the two screws from the top black cap very gently remove it, it has a spring under it so hold it down until the screws are out then let it up and off the carb. Now reach down into the hole in the center of the slide with a pair of tweezers and pull up a small plastic step washer then the stock needle now take the jx needle and put the clip on the fourth groove down from the top make sure that the little plastic washer that was below the clip on the stock needle is still in the hole drop the needle in the hole then the step washer put the new spring on the black cap and fit it back on the top in place of the stock one make sure the diaphragm is still in place . now screw the top back in place. The main jet can be replaced by removing the plug from the bottom of the bowl. Next while the carb is upside down observe the brass plug just in front of the bowl with a small hole in it this brass plug must be drilled out carefully without breaking thru and damaging the fuel screw below it. This is so the idle circuit mixture can be adjusted. That is all it is to setting up the carb. the main jet sizes can be varied according to further modifications made Jesse this is Jason again should I replace the main with a No. 40 and if so is it just screw out the old screw in the new or is thier a adjustment to it ? should I also buy the T-handle air/fuel adjuster and the main jet wrench from Thumper racing ? - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VTwinSuperbike@aol.com Subject: (dr) DR650 Aftermarket Exhaust Date: 16 Apr 2000 23:43:58 EDT I'd like to buy an aftermarket exhaust for my 99 DR650SE. I want it as much for performance as for weight reduction. What is everyone else using? I'd like to stay away from re-jetting if at all possible. I get great mileage and acceleration now as it is in stock form. Although I think it may run lean from the factory. Any and all opinions are appreciated. Thanks in advance. Jeff (Indiana) http://members.aol.com/vtwinsuperbike/1999tlr.htm - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Wayne Marsula' Subject: Re: (dr) DR650 Aftermarket Exhaust Date: 16 Apr 2000 21:43:08 -0700 VTwinSuperbike@aol.com wrote: > > I'd like to buy an aftermarket exhaust for my 99 DR650SE. I want it as much > for performance as for weight reduction. What is everyone else using? I'd > like to stay away from re-jetting if at all possible. I get great mileage > and acceleration now as it is in stock form. Although I think it may run > lean from the factory. > > Any and all opinions are appreciated. Thanks in advance. > > Jeff (Indiana) > Jeff, You seem to be contradicting yourself. First you say you "want it as much for performance", then you say "I get great mileage and acceleration now". This makes it difficult to understand why you want to change the system. And on top of that, you don't want to bother changing the jetting, which may be necessary to optimize performance with most aftermarket exhausts. As far as saving weight goes, I doubt it would be enough to compensate for the cost of this modification. I'm confused! No offense meant, but looking at your webpage on your TL1000R, it seems you just like to make changes to what is already a good machine, and not really in need of them. Of course, if that's your hobby, go fer it! Wayne -- ******************************************************************** Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas" http://www.mikthebik.com/ "i souport publik edekasion" BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja) BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank" Suzuki DR350SE Yamaha YSR50 Yamaha TW200 (for sale) Member: Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Rep. Honda SOHC4 #539 Internet BMW Riders BMW Motorcycle Owners of America Airheads Beemer Club #165, Baja Airmarshal (?) ===============National Rifle Association================= - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Shayne Seefeldt" Subject: Re: (dr) DR650 Aftermarket Exhaust Date: 17 Apr 2000 09:54:50 -0600 I'll be getting a new exhaust here soon. I've narrowed it down to the Supertrapp IDS2, Yoshimura, and Two Brothers Racing. I have not received all the info back from each manufacture though. When I do I'll post it all on my website. Shayne. ---------- >From: VTwinSuperbike@aol.com >To: dr@lists.xmission.com >Subject: (dr) DR650 Aftermarket Exhaust >Date: Sun, Apr 16, 2000, 9:43 PM > > I'd like to buy an aftermarket exhaust for my 99 DR650SE. I want it as much > for performance as for weight reduction. What is everyone else using? I'd > like to stay away from re-jetting if at all possible. I get great mileage > and acceleration now as it is in stock form. Although I think it may run > lean from the factory. > > Any and all opinions are appreciated. Thanks in advance. > > Jeff (Indiana) > > http://members.aol.com/vtwinsuperbike/1999tlr.htm > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Greg Lara" Subject: RE: (dr) DR650 Aftermarket Exhaust Date: 17 Apr 2000 13:48:20 -0700 Jeff, You say you already get great mileage and acceleration with the stock setup. It sounds to me like what you really want to do is to make your new bike LOUDER. I don't think you will be doing anyone a favor by making your bike louder. We see the government closing more areas to OHV use everyday. One way we might all try to diminish attacks by environmentalist on our hobby/sport it to make our bikes as unobtrusive (quiet) as possible. Please consider what you are really looking for in an aftermarket bike. --Greg -----Original Message----- Behalf Of VTwinSuperbike@aol.com Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2000 8:44 PM I'd like to buy an aftermarket exhaust for my 99 DR650SE. I want it as much for performance as for weight reduction. What is everyone else using? I'd like to stay away from re-jetting if at all possible. I get great mileage and acceleration now as it is in stock form. Although I think it may run lean from the factory. Any and all opinions are appreciated. Thanks in advance. Jeff (Indiana) http://members.aol.com/vtwinsuperbike/1999tlr.htm - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jkraft1151@cs.com Subject: (dr) (no subject) Date: 17 Apr 2000 16:54:08 EDT Jesse, should I replace the Pilot Jet with a No. 40 ? - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: webify Subject: (dr) DR250S Muffler Date: 17 Apr 2000 16:58:26 -0400 Anyone have a stock DR250S muffler they'd like to sell? I may consider a trade for my Supertrapp as I can't get it quiet enough to suit me personally. Perhaps someone has an idea about how to quiet this muffler down a lot. I am down to 2 disks. -- John Hinton - Goshen, VA. COG #3632 86 Kawasaki Concours ?? Kawasaki Concours (shopping) 91 Suzuki DR250S "The Doctor" ?? ?????? Trials Bike (shopping) 89 Honda PC-800 Hers 86 Suzuki Savage 650 Hers http://www.ew3d.com http://www.mcrides.com/concours - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: Re: (dr) DR250S Muffler Date: 17 Apr 2000 17:32:53 -0400 Jeff, I have one brand new, and two used DR250S/350S mufflers for sale at $50.00 each + $10.00 shipping. Let me know if you are interested. Al Roof Promoter - The Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Ride Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, Inc. Office Manager / Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki Kawasaki of Gastonia Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Inc. Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc. On Mon, 17 Apr 2000 16:58:26 -0400 webify writes: > Anyone have a stock DR250S muffler they'd like to sell? I may > consider a > trade for my Supertrapp as I can't get it quiet enough to suit me > personally. Perhaps someone has an idea about how to quiet this > muffler > down a lot. I am down to 2 disks. > > -- > John Hinton - Goshen, VA. > COG #3632 > 86 Kawasaki Concours ?? Kawasaki Concours (shopping) > 91 Suzuki DR250S "The Doctor" ?? ?????? Trials Bike > (shopping) > 89 Honda PC-800 Hers 86 Suzuki Savage 650 Hers > http://www.ew3d.com http://www.mcrides.com/concours > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages > send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jeff Corsaro Subject: Re: (dr) DR250S Muffler Date: 17 Apr 2000 14:28:30 -0700 Hello, Try to repack it with fiber-glass. that should help a little. It will never be as quiet as a stock pipe. If it is the new style super trapp, you can buy the quite core for it, it will be close to the stock pipe sound level. Jeff Corsaro in San Diego > From: webify > Reply-To: webify > Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 16:58:26 -0400 > To: "dr@lists.xmission.com" > Subject: (dr) DR250S Muffler > > Anyone have a stock DR250S muffler they'd like to sell? I may consider a > trade for my Supertrapp as I can't get it quiet enough to suit me > personally. Perhaps someone has an idea about how to quiet this muffler > down a lot. I am down to 2 disks. > > -- > John Hinton - Goshen, VA. > COG #3632 > 86 Kawasaki Concours ?? Kawasaki Concours (shopping) > 91 Suzuki DR250S "The Doctor" ?? ?????? Trials Bike (shopping) > 89 Honda PC-800 Hers 86 Suzuki Savage 650 Hers > http://www.ew3d.com http://www.mcrides.com/concours > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: Re: (dr) DR250S Muffler Date: 17 Apr 2000 14:53:45 -0700 (PDT) I have a stock DR350 muffler for sale.I think they are the same someone correct me if I'm wrong (I may very well be) --- webify wrote: > Anyone have a stock DR250S muffler they'd like to > sell? I may consider a > trade for my Supertrapp as I can't get it quiet > enough to suit me > personally. Perhaps someone has an idea about how to > quiet this muffler > down a lot. I am down to 2 disks. > > -- > John Hinton - Goshen, VA. > COG #3632 > 86 Kawasaki Concours ?? Kawasaki Concours > (shopping) > 91 Suzuki DR250S "The Doctor" ?? ?????? Trials Bike > (shopping) > 89 Honda PC-800 Hers 86 Suzuki Savage 650 Hers > http://www.ew3d.com http://www.mcrides.com/concours > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to > "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and > old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in > your message. > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Gary Douglas" Subject: (dr) Seat woes Date: 16 Apr 2000 18:42:02 -0400 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0069_01BFA7D3.74A6F4E0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable What is the best seat to put on my DR350 for road crusing? The stock = "Kervorkian Racing" model on there now is a pain in the, well, you know. = Ouch! Too hard, IMO. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Gary in VT ------=_NextPart_000_0069_01BFA7D3.74A6F4E0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
What is the best seat to put on my = DR350 for road=20 crusing? The stock "Kervorkian Racing" model on there now is a pain in = the,=20 well, you know. Ouch! Too hard, IMO. Anyone have any = suggestions?
  Thanks,
    Gary in=20 VT
------=_NextPart_000_0069_01BFA7D3.74A6F4E0-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: (dr) stock parts for sale Date: 17 Apr 2000 17:49:07 -0700 (PDT) Stock airbox uncut with filter-50$ stock muffler-50$ stock rear fender(very good condition)with SE tail light 50$ misc items rearfender underframe bracket,grab bar with signal mounts and tool pouch(factory),stock spring,Stock header pipe goes when FMF arrives 2wks.CV carb in near future.E-mail me privatly with any offers thanks John in NY. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin" Subject: Re: (dr) Seat woes Date: 17 Apr 2000 18:09:52 -0700 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_006F_01BFA898.20BE48E0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Gary, I had a Corbin seat on my XR650L, and my wife had one on her '96 DR650. = We travelled on those bikes for six months and the seats made a HUGE = comfort difference compared to the stock torture devices. I'm seriously = considering getting one for my recently acquired DR350, but I have a = lengthy list of other more pressing modifications to get through first! = The width of the Corbin might get in the way of really aggressive = offroad riding, but it sounds like that's not your primary use of the = bike. Alsom they are kinda pricey. Go see: = http://www.corbin.com/suzuki/dr350.html Chris What is the best seat to put on my DR350 for road crusing? The stock = "Kervorkian Racing" model on there now is a pain in the, well, you know. = Ouch! Too hard, IMO. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Gary in VT ------=_NextPart_000_006F_01BFA898.20BE48E0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Gary,
 
I had a Corbin seat on my XR650L, = and my wife=20 had one on her '96 DR650.  We travelled on those bikes for six = months and=20 the seats made a HUGE comfort difference compared to the stock torture=20 devices.  I'm seriously considering getting one for my recently = acquired=20 DR350, but I have a lengthy list of other more pressing modifications to = get=20 through first!  The width of the Corbin might get in the way of = really=20 aggressive offroad riding, but it sounds like that's not your primary = use of the=20 bike.  Alsom they are kinda pricey.  Go see: http://www.corbin.com/su= zuki/dr350.html
 
Chris
What is the best seat to put on my = DR350 for=20 road crusing? The stock "Kervorkian Racing" model on there = now is=20 a pain in the, well, you know. Ouch! Too hard, IMO. Anyone have any=20 suggestions?
  Thanks,
    Gary in=20 VT
------=_NextPart_000_006F_01BFA898.20BE48E0-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Ron Smith" Subject: Re: (dr) Seat woes Date: 17 Apr 2000 20:43:11 -0500 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_000B_01BFA8AD.8BBA1560 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Looking at the Corbin page, it appears you have to change the tank on = the 650 before Corbin seats will fit. Right? -----Original Message----- From: Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin To: DR list Date: 17 April, 2000 8:19 PM Subject: Re: (dr) Seat woes =20 =20 Gary, =20 I had a Corbin seat on my XR650L, and my wife had one on her '96 = DR650. We travelled on those bikes for six months and the seats made a = HUGE comfort difference compared to the stock torture devices. I'm = seriously considering getting one for my recently acquired DR350, but I = have a lengthy list of other more pressing modifications to get through = first! The width of the Corbin might get in the way of really = aggressive offroad riding, but it sounds like that's not your primary = use of the bike. Alsom they are kinda pricey. Go see: = http://www.corbin.com/suzuki/dr350.html =20 ------=_NextPart_000_000B_01BFA8AD.8BBA1560 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Looking at the Corbin page, it appears you = have to=20 change the tank on the 650 before Corbin seats will fit. = Right?
-----Original = Message-----
From:=20 Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin <beauchemin@telus.net>
T= o:=20 DR list <dr@lists.xmission.com>
Date:=20 17 April, 2000 8:19 PM
Subject: Re: (dr) Seat=20 woes

Gary,
 
I had a Corbin seat on my = XR650L, and my=20 wife had one on her '96 DR650.  We travelled on those bikes for = six=20 months and the seats made a HUGE comfort difference compared to the = stock=20 torture devices.  I'm seriously considering getting one for my = recently=20 acquired DR350, but I have a lengthy list of other more pressing=20 modifications to get through first!  The width of the Corbin = might get=20 in the way of really aggressive offroad riding, but it sounds like = that's=20 not your primary use of the bike.  Alsom they are kinda = pricey. =20 Go see: http://www.corbin.com/su= zuki/dr350.html
 
 
------=_NextPart_000_000B_01BFA8AD.8BBA1560-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) (no subject) Date: 17 Apr 2000 18:38:20 -0700 Hi John, no do not use a 40 it is too rich instead drill out the 37.5 with a # 78 drill bit this will enlarge the orifice .002 of an inch it will help in starting and give better throttle response off the bottom. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Jkraft1151@cs.com Sent: Monday, April 17, 2000 1:54 PM Jesse, should I replace the Pilot Jet with a No. 40 ? - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: Re: (dr) Seat woes Date: 18 Apr 2000 03:25:13 -0600 Looking at the Corbin page, it appears you have to change the tank on the 650 before Corbin seats will fit. Right? ____________ That is correct...on the 650 you have to go with the IMS....on the 350 it is not necessary....although it bolts up to an Acerbis just fine... Kurt - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: Re: (dr) digest version? Date: 18 Apr 2000 03:38:20 -0600 yes, just let me know if you want to change... Kurt ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2000 1:10 PM > Is there is a digest version of this list? > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: (dr) RE: DR Parts for Sale Date: 18 Apr 2000 20:10:39 -0400 On Tue, 18 Apr 2000 09:28:47 -0400 "Staskiewicz, Frank" writes: > Hi Al, > > I got the fender and light assembly yesterday. Thank you very much! > They are in great condition. Do you have a stock header pipe by chance. > > Let me know. > > Thanks, > > Frank Frank, I'm glad the fender and headlight assembly made it to you O.K.. Unfortunately, I do not have a stock header pipe for sale. I have always used the stock header pipe in conjuction with either the stock muffler or SuperTrapp IDS Systems. I do, however, still have the following for sale. Complete Instrument Assembly $250.00 Includes speedo, tach, indicator lights, housing and all braketry Rear fender subframe w/tag light & mount $ 50.00 Mufflers (1 new, 2 used) $ 50.00 Rims (NEW, bare, no spokes, no hubs) $ 50.00 each Handlebars $ 9.95 Fork boots $ 12.95 Front fender $ 19.95 Acerbis RM-style front fender $ 7.95 Seat cover and grab strap $ 9.95 All for $400.00 Thanks, Al C. Al Roof Promoter - The Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Ride Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, Inc. Office Manager / Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki Kawasaki of Gastonia Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Inc. Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc. 3224 Sparrow Springs Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 (704) 228-7210 Home (704) 867-9626 Office (704) 867-3699 Fax Al.Roof.for.NC.Trails@juno.com Visit the best: http://www.kientech.com/ ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin" Subject: (dr) airbox mods Date: 18 Apr 2000 17:15:45 -0700 Hi gang, Has anyone had any trouble with the airbox mods that Thumper Racing recommends for use with the JX needle & spring? Specifically, any particular problems with water or crud getting in? I'm just waiting for my needle, spring, & Unifilter to arrive and was just wondering. The Vortex sounds great, but I would rather put that money towards some suspension upgrades first. If, however, the Vortex is necessary, then I may as well get it now before carving up the stock airbox. Any thoughts? Chris - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mike Nielson Subject: Re: (dr) airbox mods Date: 18 Apr 2000 17:48:07 -0700 Hi Chris, I've had the Vortex airbox on my DR350S for the past few years. (actually, I've got the Cycle Gear magic air box - precursor to the Vortex.) It is very much susceptible to sucking in water if you ride in conditions that lend themselves to that. I occasionally do rides which include stream crossings with water up to two feet deep. If I continually hit the water such that the front wheel plows and spits liquid up into the engine/airbox area, I have been known to stall the bike to the point where I had to drain water out of the float bowl to get it going again. But this is not a big problem if you're just aware of it. I'm careful now to keep my weight back during water crossings so as to keep the airbox (and my boots) as dry as possible. And even then, it's not that often that I do water deep enough to matter. You're not going to have any problem at all in a simple rainstorm or in crossing water that is say one foot or less in depth. I also ran with a cut-out on my stock airbox before replacing it. I didn't notice any problems with water getting in the engine. Both the modified stock air box and the Vortex (especially!) will suck in lots more air than can fit through the stock snorkel. Therefore, you'll probably find that your filter gets dirtier faster. I run with a filter skin over my filter now so that I can just replace or remove the skin to enable me to got longer between cleanings. The Vortex box and the accompanying rejetting are well worth it. But then, good suspension is worth it too! I did my suspension first. I was surprised at how much more *useable* power I had after the mods. Once the rear end got reworked, the wheel spent a lot more time on the ground transmitting power rather than bouncing around like it did with the stock suspenders. Happy trails, - Mike On Tue, Apr 18, 2000 at 05:15:45PM -0700, Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin wrote: > Hi gang, > > Has anyone had any trouble with the airbox mods that Thumper Racing > recommends for use with the JX needle & spring? Specifically, any > particular problems with water or crud getting in? I'm just waiting for my > needle, spring, & Unifilter to arrive and was just wondering. The Vortex > sounds great, but I would rather put that money towards some suspension > upgrades first. If, however, the Vortex is necessary, then I may as well > get it now before carving up the stock airbox. Any thoughts? > > Chris > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. -- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Shayne Seefeldt" Subject: (dr) Mud, etc Date: 19 Apr 2000 09:14:52 -0600 Hello All, This may be somewhat of a simple question, but what is everyone using to remove that baked on mud / dirt from the header pipe? After a decent off road excursion yesterday I spent nearly an hour scrubbing the baked mud off of the header. I do like a clean bike. I'm assuming there might be some sort of "engine degreaser" or the like out there. Regards, Shayne. http://www.telusplanet.net/public/seefeldt/dr/index.html - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Mud, etc Date: 19 Apr 2000 10:30:44 -0700 Hi Shayne, I discovered recently that the guys here in Oregon strip the paint off of the stock pipe and there is a plating on it, the mud does not stick to it like it does to the painted surface. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Shayne Seefeldt Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 8:15 AM Hello All, This may be somewhat of a simple question, but what is everyone using to remove that baked on mud / dirt from the header pipe? After a decent off road excursion yesterday I spent nearly an hour scrubbing the baked mud off of the header. I do like a clean bike. I'm assuming there might be some sort of "engine degreaser" or the like out there. Regards, Shayne. http://www.telusplanet.net/public/seefeldt/dr/index.html - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Rainer.Knape.SGG@t-online.de (Rainer Knape) Subject: Re: (dr) Mud, etc Date: 19 Apr 2000 23:59:31 +0200 Shayne, I use a stainless pipe - the mud still sticks on it, but it can be removed easier and the pipe won't rust. Rainer ______________________________ "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" schrieb: > Hi Shayne, I discovered recently that the guys here in Oregon strip the > paint off of the stock pipe and there is a plating on it, the mud does not > stick to it like it does to the painted surface. > > Regards, > Jesse Kientz > http://www.kientech.com/ - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAld277@aol.com Subject: (dr) Call to Action: Via Internet Date: 19 Apr 2000 18:06:38 EDT --part1_30.3fd16bc.262f87ee_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit The "E-mail Clinton: Meet With Congress About Monuments" Site (Sponsored by the eConservativeCoalition) This site offers you two ways to help stop Bill Clinton from declaring any more national monuments on our lands and resources as a political stunt--and maybe head off a Constitutional confrontation with Congress at the same time. Click here: Monument Petition (http://www.monumentpetition.com/) >> Hope you all can help Mike A. Nashville --part1_30.3fd16bc.262f87ee_boundary Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Disposition: inline Return-path: Jack5588@aol.com Full-name: Jack 5588 Message-ID: <6e.2344de4.262f2c87@aol.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: AOL 5.0 for Windows sub 106 The "E-Mail Clinton: Meet With Congress About Monuments" Site (Sponsored by the eConservativeCoalition) This site offers you two ways to help stop Bill Clinton from declaring any more national monuments on our lands and resources as a political stunt--and maybe head off a Constitutional confrontation with Congress at the same time. Click here: Monument Petition (http://www.monumentpetition.com/) --part1_30.3fd16bc.262f87ee_boundary-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VTwinSuperbike@aol.com Subject: (dr) DR650SE Rear Fender Date: 19 Apr 2000 18:36:20 EDT Has anyone removed their black plastic fender on the rear of the bike? If so how did you mount your license plate if you have one? And also if you do end up on wet pavement does the spray go up on your back without it? I think it looks horrible and I'd like to get rid of it if practical. Thanks in advance. Jeff (Indiana) http://members.aol.com/vtwinsuperbike/1999tlr.htm - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Gary Douglas" Subject: Re: (dr) DR650SE Rear Fender Date: 18 Apr 2000 21:05:43 -0400 <<>> Funny you should ask. I did just that this weekend. The fender comes off easily. The license plate light wire has a disconnect right near the battery. I unplugged it and taped the heck out of it. I took the tailight lens off, used a Dremel tool to cut a 3/4" x 2" slot in the underside of the tailight, then used silicone seal to glue in a piece of clear plastic. That took care of the Vermont required license plate light. I then took the license plate bracket and hammered it almost flat with just a little bit of a curve, bolted it to the fender, and put my plate on. Looks much better. Gary Douglas So. Burlington VT - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Greg Lara" Subject: RE: (dr) DR650SE Rear Fender Date: 19 Apr 2000 18:17:33 -0700 I'm not sure about the DR650SE, but I removed the black fender on my '94 DR350SE. It worked out great. I just bent the license plate to match the side-to-side curvature of the fender, drilled four matching holes through the fender and used four bolts with lock nuts (the kind with the white nylon O-ring inside the threads) to mount the plate. It looks trick. (Although the license plate lamp was on the black fender, the tail light on the white fender provides sufficient illumination for the plate.) I have noticed a little bit of mud can get slung up over the top, but at that point there is so much mud everywhere else that it really doesn't matter. --Greg -----Original Message----- Behalf Of VTwinSuperbike@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 3:36 PM Has anyone removed their black plastic fender on the rear of the bike? If so how did you mount your license plate if you have one? And also if you do end up on wet pavement does the spray go up on your back without it? I think it looks horrible and I'd like to get rid of it if practical. Thanks in advance. Jeff (Indiana) http://members.aol.com/vtwinsuperbike/1999tlr.htm - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: (dr) Re: [SCORE_mail_list] Honda Hoot 2000 Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Website Date: 19 Apr 2000 22:02:16 -0400 On Wed, 19 Apr 2000 09:14:00 -0400 Al writes: > Does the Hoot DS ride allow a SC licensed bike? I'm puzzled by the > statement they must be legal in NC. SC is minimal, > no turn signals etc. How full is the crowd? Still time? > > Al Harney > Dear Al, Yep, we will allow a SC licensed bike, as long as it is QUIET and has a current license plate. You do not have to have turn signals in North Carolina either, but if you do have them on the bike, they have to work. According to the folks handling the Hoot registration for Honda, as of last Friday, there were still quite a few slots left for our ride. I hope to see you there, Al C. Al Roof Promoter - The Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Ride Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, Inc. Office Manager / Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki Kawasaki of Gastonia Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Inc. Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc. ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: (dr) SuperTrapp IDS Date: 19 Apr 2000 21:34:41 -0400 On Wed, 19 Apr 2000 14:30:40 -0700 "Doug B" writes: > I have considered the Supertrapp IDS my DR but wanted to get opinions > from > those who have one before I decide how badly I need it. How does it > compare > to the stock muffler in terms of loudness? How about power > increase? > How much does the DR IDS pipe cost? > > I know two other bike owners ( I ride with them) who ride a KTM and > HONDA > who love their IDS pipes. > > Thanks, > > Doug Doug, I love the SuperTrapp IDS systems (with the Quiet Core!). I have had two, the original IDS on a '96 DR350SE, and an IDS-2 on my current bike, a '99 DR350SE. I run mine with the minimum of 4 discs. By doing so, the exhaust to is not much louder than stock, but it has a nice throaty sound. Don't look for any performance gain with 4 discs, but you do shave about 8 pounds that are placed high on the bike.....a definate plus. Hope this helps, Al C. Al Roof Promoter - The Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Ride Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, Inc. Office Manager / Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki Kawasaki of Gastonia Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Inc. Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc. 3224 Sparrow Springs Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 (704) 228-7210 Home (704) 867-9626 Office (704) 867-3699 Fax Al.Roof.for.NC.Trails@juno.com Visit the best: http://www.kientech.com/ ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Ron Smith" Subject: (dr) What a difference-- Date: 19 Apr 2000 20:59:33 -0500 --a little tweaking makes! My '00 DR650 was so lean it took several minutes of full choke to get her going. I haven't ridden to see if the surging in early mid-range is gone, but she starts and comes off choke in 30-seconds or less now. Mixture screw was at about 0.4 turns out from the factory! Set it 2-full turns and shimmed the needle. Test results tomorrow (unless I've really screwed something up. In that case, I'll be real quite for awhile.) Ron - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jan Bradley" Subject: (dr) Supertrapp IDS on DR650SE Date: 19 Apr 2000 21:48:18 -0500 I just installed my new (from Jesse) Supertrapp on my '98 DR650SE. It went on easy and is high quality. I wanted the IDS1 style (with the turn down end cap). What I ended up with was an IDS2 can with an IDS1 end piece (because Jesse knew someone at Supertrapp that had one in their desk..). Perfect. It is the Quiet series, but it ain't so quiet. The instructions hinted that 6-8 discs should be about right and that 4 should be the minimum. Of course, being one that likes just a little sound, I started with 8. With 8 discs, it is much louder than stock. I thought a bit too loud. So, I took 2 out leaving 6. I didn't think it made much difference, but I left it. I have ridden it now for a few days and decided it sounds pretty good. My riding buddies say it sounds pretty good...not too loud. I rode my friends KTM (what a vibrator) and he rode my DR and he was riding 2 bikes in front of me (on the road) and I couldn't hear him.. So, I guess it's not that loud. The instructions say that the quiet core works well with stock jetting..Althoiugh, even with the stock muffler, it was too lean. I've installed the Scotts T-handle mixture screw to two turns out, and raised the needle one little washer thickness. It is pretty good, but still seems a little soft. The stock main is a #140 and I'm thinking if trying a #142.5 or a #145. Any suggestions, Jesse? I still have the flame arrestor screen in. If I take it out, what size main should I start with? It's pretty darn close now. It doesn't have any flat spots, but a very, very slight hesitation during roll on, which got better when I raised the needle. This was there with the stock muffler too. Just a little more throttle response would be great. Enough rambling for one e-mail.. If anyone would like a picture of the IDS installed, e-mail me off list and I will fire a .jpg to you.. JB - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Supertrapp IDS on DR650SE Date: 19 Apr 2000 21:03:04 -0700 I would try a 145 and if it breaks up on full throttle go down to a 142 but I don't think it will. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Jan Bradley Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 7:48 PM I just installed my new (from Jesse) Supertrapp on my '98 DR650SE. It went on easy and is high quality. I wanted the IDS1 style (with the turn down end cap). What I ended up with was an IDS2 can with an IDS1 end piece (because Jesse knew someone at Supertrapp that had one in their desk..). Perfect. It is the Quiet series, but it ain't so quiet. The instructions hinted that 6-8 discs should be about right and that 4 should be the minimum. Of course, being one that likes just a little sound, I started with 8. With 8 discs, it is much louder than stock. I thought a bit too loud. So, I took 2 out leaving 6. I didn't think it made much difference, but I left it. I have ridden it now for a few days and decided it sounds pretty good. My riding buddies say it sounds pretty good...not too loud. I rode my friends KTM (what a vibrator) and he rode my DR and he was riding 2 bikes in front of me (on the road) and I couldn't hear him.. So, I guess it's not that loud. The instructions say that the quiet core works well with stock jetting..Althoiugh, even with the stock muffler, it was too lean. I've installed the Scotts T-handle mixture screw to two turns out, and raised the needle one little washer thickness. It is pretty good, but still seems a little soft. The stock main is a #140 and I'm thinking if trying a #142.5 or a #145. Any suggestions, Jesse? I still have the flame arrestor screen in. If I take it out, what size main should I start with? It's pretty darn close now. It doesn't have any flat spots, but a very, very slight hesitation during roll on, which got better when I raised the needle. This was there with the stock muffler too. Just a little more throttle response would be great. Enough rambling for one e-mail.. If anyone would like a picture of the IDS installed, e-mail me off list and I will fire a .jpg to you.. JB - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Owen G" Subject: (dr) Maier MX rear fender Date: 19 Apr 2000 22:20:15 PDT Hey guys, I was just looking at Jesse's page and there was a pic of that rear fender on a dr!! It looks trick!! Where can I order it from???? I am from Canada too...Later Owen '92 dr350s ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Maier MX rear fender Date: 20 Apr 2000 07:29:02 -0700 HI Owen, I am presently stocking them since I cater to the DR owners, I feel it is a worthy item. The bike on my web site is my own trusty steed that twins headlight is far superior for night riding than the stocker, no shadows or other evils hide from your view. I must apologize for not getting a list together of the items that I keep in stock. But between playing motorcycle mechanic and my keeping up with the list Questions which I feel is a very important thing that I enjoy and I am appreciative of the kind comments that the guys on the list make. I will try and come up with a list soon. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Owen G Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 10:20 PM Hey guys, I was just looking at Jesse's page and there was a pic of that rear fender on a dr!! It looks trick!! Where can I order it from???? I am from Canada too...Later Owen '92 dr350s ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Subject: RE: (dr) Maier MX rear fender Date: 20 Apr 2000 10:20:16 -0500 Jesse, Do you carry the UFO headlight assembly as well? Also, what type of exhaust is that on your steed? It looks the same as mine. The reason I ask is that, other than the discs that say SuperTrapp, there are no other markings that tell me who manufactures the pipe. I've had people tell me its a SuperTrapp 4" Pro and others tell me it's an FMF that's not produced anymore. It doesn't fit up snug against the header pipe's end "ring" well at all so I'm loosing compression. I want to call the manufacturer for a solution, but I don't know which one it is (ST or FMF). Ric "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" on 04/20/2000 09:29:02 AM Please respond to "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" cc: dr@lists.xmission.com HI Owen, I am presently stocking them since I cater to the DR owners, I feel it is a worthy item. The bike on my web site is my own trusty steed that twins headlight is far superior for night riding than the stocker, no shadows or other evils hide from your view. I must apologize for not getting a list together of the items that I keep in stock. But between playing motorcycle mechanic and my keeping up with the list Questions which I feel is a very important thing that I enjoy and I am appreciative of the kind comments that the guys on the list make. I will try and come up with a list soon. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Owen G Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 10:20 PM Hey guys, I was just looking at Jesse's page and there was a pic of that rear fender on a dr!! It looks trick!! Where can I order it from???? I am from Canada too...Later Owen '92 dr350s ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. 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Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Maier MX rear fender Date: 20 Apr 2000 09:55:08 -0700 Hi Ric, I don't know what you are referring to about losing compression. but the exhaust (rear section) is an FMF manufactured unit and sold by White Bros as the mega 4 it is no longer manufactured but it came two ways one with the stock headerpipe opening and also with the oversize pipe opening the inlet side has an o'ring seal the o'ring is a silicon material that stands high temperature better. This unit was also sold by Baja Designs and Cycle Gear. As for the pipe itself it makes great horsepower too bad they discontinued it. If you don't want yours let me know what you want for it. My header pipe is a White Bros unit that is 1/8" oversize. This may be your problem that you are using the stock headpipe and the fmf exhaust that you have may be for the oversize headpipe. Hope this answers your question Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of ric.aruffo@us.pwcglobal.com Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2000 8:20 AM Cc: dr@lists.xmission.com Jesse, Do you carry the UFO headlight assembly as well? Also, what type of exhaust is that on your steed? It looks the same as mine. The reason I ask is that, other than the discs that say SuperTrapp, there are no other markings that tell me who manufactures the pipe. I've had people tell me its a SuperTrapp 4" Pro and others tell me it's an FMF that's not produced anymore. It doesn't fit up snug against the header pipe's end "ring" well at all so I'm loosing compression. I want to call the manufacturer for a solution, but I don't know which one it is (ST or FMF). Ric "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" on 04/20/2000 09:29:02 AM Please respond to "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" cc: dr@lists.xmission.com HI Owen, I am presently stocking them since I cater to the DR owners, I feel it is a worthy item. The bike on my web site is my own trusty steed that twins headlight is far superior for night riding than the stocker, no shadows or other evils hide from your view. I must apologize for not getting a list together of the items that I keep in stock. But between playing motorcycle mechanic and my keeping up with the list Questions which I feel is a very important thing that I enjoy and I am appreciative of the kind comments that the guys on the list make. I will try and come up with a list soon. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Owen G Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 10:20 PM Hey guys, I was just looking at Jesse's page and there was a pic of that rear fender on a dr!! It looks trick!! Where can I order it from???? I am from Canada too...Later Owen '92 dr350s ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. 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Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Maier MX rear fender Date: 20 Apr 2000 11:23:28 -0700 Hi Ric, I got carried away forgot about the ufo headlight yes I do carry them, I just sold the last one that was in stock but am ordering more they are 58.00 Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of ric.aruffo@us.pwcglobal.com Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2000 8:20 AM Cc: dr@lists.xmission.com Jesse, Do you carry the UFO headlight assembly as well? Also, what type of exhaust is that on your steed? It looks the same as mine. The reason I ask is that, other than the discs that say SuperTrapp, there are no other markings that tell me who manufactures the pipe. I've had people tell me its a SuperTrapp 4" Pro and others tell me it's an FMF that's not produced anymore. It doesn't fit up snug against the header pipe's end "ring" well at all so I'm loosing compression. I want to call the manufacturer for a solution, but I don't know which one it is (ST or FMF). Ric "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" on 04/20/2000 09:29:02 AM Please respond to "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" cc: dr@lists.xmission.com HI Owen, I am presently stocking them since I cater to the DR owners, I feel it is a worthy item. The bike on my web site is my own trusty steed that twins headlight is far superior for night riding than the stocker, no shadows or other evils hide from your view. I must apologize for not getting a list together of the items that I keep in stock. But between playing motorcycle mechanic and my keeping up with the list Questions which I feel is a very important thing that I enjoy and I am appreciative of the kind comments that the guys on the list make. I will try and come up with a list soon. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Owen G Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 10:20 PM Hey guys, I was just looking at Jesse's page and there was a pic of that rear fender on a dr!! It looks trick!! Where can I order it from???? I am from Canada too...Later Owen '92 dr350s ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. 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Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: Re: (dr) SuperTrapp IDS Date: 20 Apr 2000 20:52:13 -0400 On Thu, 20 Apr 2000 14:34:55 GMT baglien@access1.net writes: > Al, > > For the Honda Hoot, I recall you saying that there are sound > restrictions. > I have a Supertrap EAR with about 6-8 discs in it. Will this pass > the sound > check, or should I mount the stock muf on it? > > thanks, > > Steve Steve, If you have the Quiet Core EAR, you should be fine. Ted Bradley, OEM Manager at SuperTrapp/Kerker will probably be doing our sound testing. I will ask that he have tools and parts on hand, so that we can fix any problems. Hope to see you in June. Al Roof ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Shayne Seefeldt" Subject: (dr) Happy Easter from Two Bros. Racing Date: 21 Apr 2000 07:36:51 -0600 I installed my new muffler for my 650 from Two Brothers Racing on Wednesday. All I can say is it rocks. If you don't like loud this isn't for you. If you like power, than this slip on is for you. I will be putting it on a dyno hopefully next week and post the results on my web page. But the power increase is amazing. A quick throttle blast in second gear can knock you on your ass. When I cruise on the freeway at my normal throttle position I get 105 - 110 km/h depending on the wind. Yesterday at the same throttle position I was cruising along at 125 km/h. Just amazing (I know I've said that already). I have not done anything with my carb yet either. The noise is incredible. It reminds me of an article by Arne Larson in a recent edition of the Dual Sport News where he ranks different pipes according to noise level. This pipe must be right up there with the "Big Gun". Installation is a no-brainer. I'll post some pictures of the pipe on my web page as soon as my film is developed. For anyone looking at a new exhaust system I highly recommend this pipe. Regards, Shayne. http://www.telusplanet.net/public/seefeldt/dr/index.html - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Bill Brownsberger Subject: (dr) FS: '94 DR435S (Florida) Date: 21 Apr 2000 10:33:26 -0400 '94 DR350S for sale 435cc Thumper Racing big bore kit (about 2K miles since install) Race Tech revalved/resprung forks and shock Mikuni TM34 flat slide carb 3.5gal fuel tank White Bros seat (firmer padding and longer in the rear) frame guards, front & rear disc guards MT21s in good shape 5500 miles everything is there and works great mechanical condition, decent cosmetic condition FL tags $2200 located in Orlando, Florida email me or call (407)896-3998 Thanks, Billy - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Wayne Marsula' Subject: Re: (dr) Happy Easter from Two Bros. Racing Date: 21 Apr 2000 07:55:36 -0700 Shayne Seefeldt wrote: > > I installed my new muffler for my 650 from Two Brothers Racing on Wednesday. > All I can say is it rocks. If you don't like loud this isn't for you. If you > like power, than this slip on is for you. > > I will be putting it on a dyno hopefully next week and post the results on > my web page. But the power increase is amazing. A quick throttle blast in > second gear can knock you on your ass. When I cruise on the freeway at my > normal throttle position I get 105 - 110 km/h depending on the wind. > Yesterday at the same throttle position I was cruising along at 125 km/h. > Just amazing (I know I've said that already). I have not done anything with > my carb yet either. > > The noise is incredible. It reminds me of an article by Arne Larson in a > recent edition of the Dual Sport News where he ranks different pipes > according to noise level. This pipe must be right up there with the "Big > Gun". > > Installation is a no-brainer. I'll post some pictures of the pipe on my web > page as soon as my film is developed. > > For anyone looking at a new exhaust system I highly recommend this pipe. > > Regards, > > Shayne. > http://www.telusplanet.net/public/seefeldt/dr/index.html > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. Shayne, I'm glad you enjoy your new pipe. But Please, Please, Please! Don't come on any organized dual sport rides. Thanks VERY much. Wayne -- ******************************************************************** Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas" http://www.mikthebik.com/ "i souport publik edekasion" BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja) BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank" Suzuki DR350SE Yamaha YSR50 Yamaha TW200 (for sale) Member: Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Rep. Honda SOHC4 #539 Internet BMW Riders BMW Motorcycle Owners of America Airheads Beemer Club #165, Baja Airmarshal (?) ===============National Rifle Association================= - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Shayne Seefeldt" Subject: Re: (dr) Happy Easter from Two Bros. Racing Date: 21 Apr 2000 09:12:07 -0600 But that's the great thing with a slip on. 15 minutes later the stock pipe is back on!! Regards, Shayne. http://www.telusplanet.net/public/seefeldt/dr/index.html ---------- >From: Wayne Marsula' >To: Shayne Seefeldt >Cc: DR List >Subject: Re: (dr) Happy Easter from Two Bros. Racing >Date: Fri, Apr 21, 2000, 8:55 AM > > Shayne Seefeldt wrote: >> >> I installed my new muffler for my 650 from Two Brothers Racing on Wednesday. >> All I can say is it rocks. If you don't like loud this isn't for you. If you >> like power, than this slip on is for you. >> >> I will be putting it on a dyno hopefully next week and post the results on >> my web page. But the power increase is amazing. A quick throttle blast in >> second gear can knock you on your ass. When I cruise on the freeway at my >> normal throttle position I get 105 - 110 km/h depending on the wind. >> Yesterday at the same throttle position I was cruising along at 125 km/h. >> Just amazing (I know I've said that already). I have not done anything with >> my carb yet either. >> >> The noise is incredible. It reminds me of an article by Arne Larson in a >> recent edition of the Dual Sport News where he ranks different pipes >> according to noise level. This pipe must be right up there with the "Big >> Gun". >> >> Installation is a no-brainer. I'll post some pictures of the pipe on my web >> page as soon as my film is developed. >> >> For anyone looking at a new exhaust system I highly recommend this pipe. >> >> Regards, >> >> Shayne. >> http://www.telusplanet.net/public/seefeldt/dr/index.html >> >> - >> to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" >> with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. >> For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send >> "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > Shayne, > I'm glad you enjoy your new pipe. But Please, Please, Please! Don't > come on any organized dual sport rides. Thanks VERY much. > Wayne > -- > ******************************************************************** > Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA > "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas" > http://www.mikthebik.com/ "i souport publik edekasion" > BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja) BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank" > Suzuki DR350SE Yamaha YSR50 Yamaha TW200 (for sale) > Member: > Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Rep. > Honda SOHC4 #539 Internet BMW Riders > BMW Motorcycle Owners of America > Airheads Beemer Club #165, Baja Airmarshal (?) > ===============National Rifle Association================= - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: mikko vimpari Subject: (dr) 350SE tranny damping Date: 21 Apr 2000 21:59:43 +0300 Hi, could Jesse or someone please answer to this question These things i know: newer 350SE has no rubber damping in the rear hub. When offroading , that's fine. But if there's no damping at all and you accelerate hard on the asphalt, the chain can give nasty jolts to the tranny, which can eventually break the tranny. Question : Is there some kind of damping system in the SE's clutch,which absorbs the jolts or has the factory beefed up the tranny gears on the 97 up SE's (I've heard that couple of XR 400 guys have broken their trannies,when accelerating hard on the asphalt.) Thanks in advance, happy eastern Mikko - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mike Ballou Subject: RE: (dr) 350SE tranny damping Date: 21 Apr 2000 14:59:41 -0400 It's in the front sprocket. I use the same one on my DRZ400E. mike -----Original Message----- Sent: Friday, April 21, 2000 3:00 PM Hi, could Jesse or someone please answer to this question These things i know: newer 350SE has no rubber damping in the rear hub. When offroading , that's fine. But if there's no damping at all and you accelerate hard on the asphalt, the chain can give nasty jolts to the tranny, which can eventually break the tranny. Question : Is there some kind of damping system in the SE's clutch,which absorbs the jolts or has the factory beefed up the tranny gears on the 97 up SE's (I've heard that couple of XR 400 guys have broken their trannies,when accelerating hard on the asphalt.) Thanks in advance, happy eastern Mikko - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "SWAMPY!" Subject: (dr) KTM/Quicksilver Date: 21 Apr 2000 15:47:27 -0400 Okay, Okay, I know. But I gotta tell ya. I finally broke down and ditched the piece-o-crap Quicksilver that has been plaguing my RXCs performance. And it was the best move (alright, maybe a little late) I've made with this bike. Got a DelOrto for $279 and had my local shop ( a GOOD one! Motorcycle Enthusiasts In Springhill, FL) install it for me. Add about 2 1/2 hour labor. So for a hair over $400, I've got myself a new bike! And I mean a new bike. It looks just like the one i dropped off there, but it runs completely different! Can you say OH MY GOD! different. It snorts! It rips! Best thing you can do to your RXC, baby! Go get one. You won't be sorry! Swampy - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "SWAMPY!" Subject: (dr) Many pardons Date: 21 Apr 2000 15:56:02 -0400 Ooops! Soooooooooorry! Meant to send that KTM thingee to the KTM list...... Many forgivenesses please. Ya'll keep ridin! Swampy - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jan Bradley" Subject: Re: (dr) Happy Easter from Two Bros. Racing Date: 21 Apr 2000 14:57:01 -0500 But it does not have a spark arrestor. At least that is what 2 Bros told me... JB >>> "Shayne Seefeldt" 04/21/00 08:36AM >>> I installed my new muffler for my 650 from Two Brothers Racing on Wednesday. All I can say is it rocks. If you don't like loud this isn't for you. If you like power, than this slip on is for you. I will be putting it on a dyno hopefully next week and post the results on my web page. But the power increase is amazing. A quick throttle blast in second gear can knock you on your ass. When I cruise on the freeway at my normal throttle position I get 105 - 110 km/h depending on the wind. Yesterday at the same throttle position I was cruising along at 125 km/h. Just amazing (I know I've said that already). I have not done anything with my carb yet either. The noise is incredible. It reminds me of an article by Arne Larson in a recent edition of the Dual Sport News where he ranks different pipes according to noise level. This pipe must be right up there with the "Big Gun". Installation is a no-brainer. I'll post some pictures of the pipe on my web page as soon as my film is developed. For anyone looking at a new exhaust system I highly recommend this pipe. Regards, Shayne. http://www.telusplanet.net/public/seefeldt/dr/index.html - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) 350SE tranny damping Date: 21 Apr 2000 15:37:03 -0700 Hi Mikko, all of the clutch bakets have dampening springs in them. I guess that Suzuki decided that the positive traction that is the result of riding on asphalt was not as bad as was first thought so they just put the dirt version hub in the dual sport models from 97 up. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of mikko vimpari Sent: Friday, April 21, 2000 12:00 PM Hi, could Jesse or someone please answer to this question These things i know: newer 350SE has no rubber damping in the rear hub. When offroading , that's fine. But if there's no damping at all and you accelerate hard on the asphalt, the chain can give nasty jolts to the tranny, which can eventually break the tranny. Question : Is there some kind of damping system in the SE's clutch,which absorbs the jolts or has the factory beefed up the tranny gears on the 97 up SE's (I've heard that couple of XR 400 guys have broken their trannies,when accelerating hard on the asphalt.) Thanks in advance, happy eastern Mikko - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VTwinSuperbike@aol.com Subject: (dr) New Exhaust System Pics Date: 21 Apr 2000 19:36:09 EDT I installed my SuperTrapp ISD2 today and removed the rear fender from my bike. If anyone wants to see the pics, here's the URL: http://members.aol.com/vtwinsuperbike/dr650.htm Jeff (Indiana) - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin" Subject: (dr) Mushy front brake Date: 21 Apr 2000 21:02:10 -0700 Howdie gang, My recently acquired '97 DR350SE has a front brake that feels mushy. I have bled it, but there was no difference. I think I've read somewhere that it's the brake line and that they are all like this - is that true? Can anyone recommend a good source for a bolt-on aftermarket hydraulic line? Thanks in advance. Chris - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mike Nielson Subject: Re: (dr) Mushy front brake Date: 21 Apr 2000 21:35:55 -0700 Hi Chris, Funny you should mention this because I've always felt that my '91 DR350S had marginal brakes at best. I've always changed my brake pads every other year or so and have also replaced the brake fluid at about the same interval. None of this made a significant improvement in the braking action. Then a few weeks ago I bought a '96 DR350 that had been very well cared for. It's the dirt version, but it has essentially the same brake components and stuff as my '91 DRS. The very first time riding it I could tell in an instant that the brakes were light years better than those my DRS. The difference? The previous owner installed a Fastline front brake line and also drained the entire front and rear system to replace the fluid with Dot 5 silicone fluid. I would have never thought that an upgraded brakeline and different fluid would make such a big change but apparently it does. The guy I bought the '96 from has a large collection of motorcycles and commented "Yeah, whenever I get a new bike -- especially a go-fast street bike -- the first thing I do is swap out the brake lines to get the thing to stop reliably." Wish I'd known that years ago - I would not have had to live so long with the marginal brakes on my '91! Happy trails, - Mike On Fri, Apr 21, 2000 at 09:02:10PM -0700, Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin wrote: > Howdie gang, > > My recently acquired '97 DR350SE has a front brake that feels mushy. I have > bled it, but there was no difference. I think I've read somewhere that it's > the brake line and that they are all like this - is that true? Can anyone > recommend a good source for a bolt-on aftermarket hydraulic line? Thanks in > advance. > > Chris > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. -- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: (dr) New UFO Dual Sport Lighting Date: 22 Apr 2000 01:29:38 -0400 While at the Powersports Industry Show in Indianapolis this past February, I discovered two neat new dual sport lighting units from UFO. They are a headlight assemblies and taillight/fenderette assemblies featuring integral turn signals. Although I doubt that these units are D.O.T. approved, many of you may find them suitable to your needs. The headlight assembly really cleans up the front end of a bike. And, the small, integral turn signals should be extremely durable, safely tucked out of harms way. When used in conjuntion with a small, round speedometer assembly (Baja Designs) to replace my stock DR350SE headlight and instrument assemblies, shaved nine pounds off of the front of the bike. There are a few glitches with the headlight assembly though: it is not a halogen unit, though bright (replacement bulbs are cheap!); the mounting straps are for inverted forks, so you will either have to modify them with zip-ties, or use O.E.M. mounting straps for an off-road DR 350 or an RMX 250; the unit also sits a little low, so you will probably want to fabricate some upper mounting brackets (possibly from the original front turn signal brackets) in order to raise the assembly a couple of inches. Although I have not yet received one of the taillight assemblies, it should be just what the doctor ordered in most cases. It looks similar to the O.E.M. unit found on KTM RXCs, fitting under the rear fender, and with a small, black "fenderette" just the right size for mounting a license plate. Although the taillight assembly will not work very well with stock DR 350 rear fenders, it should work wonderfully with the new MX style rear fender from Maier plastics. Hope this helps some of you. Happy trails, Al C. Al Roof Promoter - The Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Ride Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, Inc. Office Manager / Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki Kawasaki of Gastonia Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Inc. Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc. 501 Cox Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28054 704) 867-9626 Office (704) 867-3699 Fax Al.Roof.for.NC.Trails@juno.com ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jmloco@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) New Exhaust System Pics Date: 22 Apr 2000 09:39:18 EDT Jeff, Exhaust looks great, as does both your bikes. Have you taken the 650 off road much yet; if so, how does it handle? Looking at one of your pictures it seems like your rear tire is taking some street abuse. Are there many public places to ride in Indiana? I visit Chicago each year and the only off-road spot we have found is near Oswego, about 90 minutes SW of Chicago. Excellent site, John 93 dr350s 93 750ss - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Doug B" Subject: (dr) suspension upgrades Date: 22 Apr 2000 07:24:43 -0700 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0004_01BFAC2B.D48943C0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Several years ago, Suzuki changed a few things on the DR SE suspension, the forks I believe, using the same as the dirt model, allowing more adjustability. I may not have gotten the details correct here, so correct me if I'm wrong. What I need to know is what Suzuki did to upgrade the SE suspension and what year these changes were made. I am thinking of selling my '94 as it is getting a little tired and would like to get a newer DR. 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For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Shayne Seefeldt" Subject: Re: (dr) Happy Easter from Two Bros. Racing Date: 22 Apr 2000 08:33:14 -0600 No spark arrestor. That's correct. In theory this is an exhaust for the street only. Shayne. ---------- >From: "Jan Bradley" >To: , >Subject: Re: (dr) Happy Easter from Two Bros. Racing >Date: Fri, Apr 21, 2000, 1:57 PM > > But it does not have a spark arrestor. At least that is what 2 Bros told > me... > > JB > >>>> "Shayne Seefeldt" 04/21/00 08:36AM >>>> > I installed my new muffler for my 650 from Two Brothers Racing on > Wednesday. > All I can say is it rocks. If you don't like loud this isn't for you. > If you > like power, than this slip on is for you. > > I will be putting it on a dyno hopefully next week and post the results > on > my web page. But the power increase is amazing. A quick throttle blast > in > second gear can knock you on your ass. When I cruise on the freeway at > my > normal throttle position I get 105 - 110 km/h depending on the wind. > Yesterday at the same throttle position I was cruising along at 125 > km/h. > Just amazing (I know I've said that already). I have not done anything > with > my carb yet either. > > The noise is incredible. It reminds me of an article by Arne Larson in > a > recent edition of the Dual Sport News where he ranks different pipes > according to noise level. This pipe must be right up there with the > "Big > Gun". > > Installation is a no-brainer. I'll post some pictures of the pipe on my > web > page as soon as my film is developed. > > For anyone looking at a new exhaust system I highly recommend this > pipe. > > > Regards, > > Shayne. > http://www.telusplanet.net/public/seefeldt/dr/index.html > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Wayne Marsula' Subject: Re: (dr) suspension upgrades Date: 22 Apr 2000 07:41:18 -0700 Doug B wrote: > > Several years ago, Suzuki changed a few things on the DR SE suspension, the > forks I believe, using the same as the dirt model, allowing more > adjustability. > Doug > Doug, The 98-99 models of the DR350 do have the same suspension as the dirt models. I still changed the fork springs to Progressive Suspension units, and put the Kouba Links and a heavier spring on the rear. Gotta tune it for your riding weight and style, you know. Wayne -- ******************************************************************** Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas" http://www.mikthebik.com/ "i souport publik edekasion" BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja) BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank" Suzuki DR350SE Yamaha YSR50 Yamaha TW200 (for sale) Member: Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Rep. Honda SOHC4 #539 Internet BMW Riders BMW Motorcycle Owners of America Airheads Beemer Club #165, Baja Airmarshal (?) ===============National Rifle Association================= - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "William C. Mitchell" Subject: (dr) Tires etc... Date: 22 Apr 2000 13:03:12 -0400 I just bought a '98 DR 350. The tires need replacing so I ordered Pirelli MT 70s for the front and rear. I do almost all of my riding on the street but I plan to join some local dual sport group rides as they come up. I put Michelin Sirac tires on my sons XT 225. I was riding that before I bought the DR. The Michelin are great on the road, but I would guess they are suicide in the mud. I really hate mud and will go to great lengths to avoid it, so this hasn't been a problem. I know most off roaders say the MT 21 tires are the best for on/off road with a definite bias toward off road, but what about those of use that spend nearly all our time on the road with occasional jaunts into the National Forests or local woods. Bill Mitchell Raleigh, NC - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Wayne Marsula' Subject: Re: (dr) Tires etc... Date: 22 Apr 2000 12:08:14 -0700 > I know most off roaders say the MT 21 tires are the best for on/off road > with a definite bias toward off road, but what about those of use that > spend nearly all our time on the road with occasional jaunts into the > National Forests or local woods. > > Bill Mitchell > Raleigh, NC William, I'd go for something like the dual sport tires used on the larger bikes. I have the Avon Gripster H on my BMW R100GSPD, and like them better than any others I've tried. You will sacrifice a LOT off road, but for forest service roads they will work if you drop the pressure. Wayne -- ******************************************************************** Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas" http://www.mikthebik.com/ "i souport publik edekasion" BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja) BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank" Suzuki DR350SE Yamaha YSR50 Yamaha TW200 (for sale) Member: Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Rep. Honda SOHC4 #539 Internet BMW Riders BMW Motorcycle Owners of America Airheads Beemer Club #165, Baja Airmarshal (?) ===============National Rifle Association================= - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin" Subject: (dr) '96 DR650 parts for sale Date: 22 Apr 2000 12:46:52 -0700 In case anyone is interested, I have the following parts for sale. They were all removed from a new '96 DR650SE soon after purchase and are virtually like new: sprocket (15 tooth) $5 side stand $20 tool kit (never used) $10 chainguard $10 grab rails $10 seat $75 (or trade for DR350 seat) factory service manual $30 All prices in USD, buyer pays shipping. Chris - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: (dr) Important Poll! Date: 22 Apr 2000 17:10:29 -0400 *** BLUERIBBON ALERT *** BLUERIBBON ALERT *** BLUERIBBON ALERT *** Dear Subscriber: USA Weekend is running a national call-in poll on whether OHVs should be banned from National Parks. The phone number for the NO vote is: 1-800-446-8406 It is very important for you to get this out to your own email networks STAT! I have already called in and registered my NO votes on two separate phones as they "cookie" your phone number so you can only vote once. It is important that the OHV community win this poll as it will be cited by the anti-access folks if we lose. *** END ALERT *** END ALERT *** END ALERT *** END ALERT *** ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! 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Date: 22 Apr 2000 14:55:16 -0700 They also have the poll on the web - VOTE HERE http://www.usaweekend.com/quick/index.html Doug -----Original Message----- Behalf Of al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2000 2:10 PM mxeast@mindspring.com; NCHSA@listbot.com; NCOHVAssociation@listbot.com; psserve@aol.com; SCORE_mail_list@listbot.com; wdsrc@onelist.com Cc: trmagazine@prodigy.net *** BLUERIBBON ALERT *** BLUERIBBON ALERT *** BLUERIBBON ALERT *** Dear Subscriber: USA Weekend is running a national call-in poll on whether OHVs should be banned from National Parks. The phone number for the NO vote is: 1-800-446-8406 It is very important for you to get this out to your own email networks STAT! I have already called in and registered my NO votes on two separate phones as they "cookie" your phone number so you can only vote once. 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Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Bill Clough" Subject: (dr) DRZ400S fender Date: 22 Apr 2000 17:54:29 -0400 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0038_01BFAC83.CEA55C20 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi, I'm the proud owner of a new DRZ400S (the dual purpose model). I hate = the rear fender extension assembly though. It's too long and looks = goofy. Does anyone know of a good fender eliminator kit for this model? = I want to keep it street legal but hate to have to hacksaw off the long = extension. Thanks, Bill Clough ------=_NextPart_000_0038_01BFAC83.CEA55C20 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
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I'm the proud owner of a new DRZ400S (the dual = purpose model).=20 I hate the rear fender extension assembly though. It's too long and = looks goofy.=20 Does anyone know of a good fender eliminator kit for this model? I want = to keep=20 it street legal but hate to have to hacksaw off the long = extension.
 
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------=_NextPart_000_0038_01BFAC83.CEA55C20-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: Re: (dr) DRZ400S fender Date: 22 Apr 2000 19:27:23 -0400 On Sat, 22 Apr 2000 17:54:29 -0400 "Bill Clough" writes: > Hi, > > I'm the proud owner of a new DRZ400S (the dual purpose model). I hate the rear fender extension assembly though. >It's too long and looks goofy. Does anyone know of a good fender eliminator kit for this model? I want to keep it street >legal but hate to have to hacksaw off the long extension. > > Thanks, > Bill Clough Bill, While at the Powersports Industry Show in Indianapolis this past February, I discovered two neat new dual sport lighting units from UFO. They are a headlight assemblY and a taillight/"fenderette" assembly featuring integral turn signals. Although I doubt that these units are D.O.T. approved, you may find them suitable to your needs. The headlight assembly really cleans up the front end of a bike. And, the small, integral turn signals should be extremely durable, safely tucked out of harms way. When used in conjuntion with a small, round speedometer assembly (Baja Designs) to replace my stock DR350SE headlight and instrument assemblies, shaved nine pounds off of the front of the bike. There are a few glitches with the headlight assembly though: it is not a halogen unit, though bright (replacement bulbs are cheap!); the mounting straps are for inverted forks, so you will either have to modify them with zip-ties, or use O.E.M. mounting straps for an off-road DR 350 or an RMX 250; the unit also sits a little low, so you will probably want to fabricate some upper mounting brackets (possibly from the original front turn signal brackets) in order to raise the assembly a couple of inches. Although I have not yet received one of the taillight assemblies, it should be just what the doctor ordered in most cases. It looks similar to the O.E.M. unit found on KTM RXCs, fitting under the rear fender, and with a small, black "fenderette" just the right size for mounting a license plate. Although the taillight assembly will not work very well with stock DR 350 rear fenders, it should work wonderfully with the new MX style rear fender from Maier plastics, or, especially, the new DR-Z rear fender. I have 6 of them on back order from the importer. If they don't get them soon, I plan to have my friend Billy Liles pick some up while he's in Italy visiting his partners at Tecnosel Seats & Stickers. Give me a call Tuesday if you would like to purchase one. Happy trails, Al C. Al Roof Promoter - The Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Ride Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, Inc. Office Manager / Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki Kawasaki of Gastonia Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Inc. Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc. 501 Cox Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28054 704) 867-9626 Office (704) 867-3699 Fax Al.Roof.for.NC.Trails@juno.com ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Kerrie Steward" Subject: (dr) Re: bars Date: 23 Apr 2000 09:16:03 +1000 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0048_01BFAD04.8C332620 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi guys and gals, Just one quick question.How do I select a set = of bars for my '99 350s.Any suggestions greatly welcomed. Jessse , just in case you happen to read this(as if you wont!) did you = happen to get the measurement of the 140 main jet.I'm=20 =20 about to do some playing.Regards Wayne(Im typing this on my wifes = email address for those of you who are confused) DR350s- only mod so far is Staintune Big bore header and pipe,also I = have cut the top out of the airbox ------=_NextPart_000_0048_01BFAD04.8C332620 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
 
Hi guys and gals,
          &nbs= p;            = ; =20 Just one quick question.How do I select a set of bars for my '99 = 350s.Any=20 suggestions greatly welcomed.
 
Jessse , just in case you happen to = read this(as=20 if you wont!) did you happen to get the measurement of the 140 main = jet.I'm=20
 
about to do some playing.Regards = Wayne(Im typing=20 this on my wifes email address for those of you who are = confused)
 
DR350s- only mod so far is Staintune = Big bore=20 header and pipe,also I have cut the top out of the=20 airbox
------=_NextPart_000_0048_01BFAD04.8C332620-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: (dr) Re: Important Poll! Date: 22 Apr 2000 19:42:24 -0400 Howdy everyone! They also have the poll on the web - VOTE HERE TOO! http://www.usaweekend.com/quick/index.html Happy trails, Al C. Al Roof Promoter - The Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Ride Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, Inc. Office Manager / Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki Kawasaki of Gastonia Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Inc. Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc. 501 Cox Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28054 704) 867-9626 Office (704) 867-3699 Fax Al.Roof.for.NC.Trails@juno.com On Sat, 22 Apr 2000 07:49:41 -0400 "Paul Clipper" writes: > > *** BLUERIBBON ALERT *** BLUERIBBON ALERT *** BLUERIBBON ALERT *** > > Dear Subscriber: > > USA Weekend is running a national call-in poll on whether OHVs > should be > banned from National Parks. The phone number for the NO vote is: > > 1-800-446-8406 > > It is very important for you to get this out to your own email > networks > STAT! I have already called in and registered my NO votes on two > separate > phones as they "cookie" your phone number so you can only vote once. > > It is important that the OHV community win this poll as it will be > cited by > the anti-access folks if we lose. > > *** END ALERT *** END ALERT *** END ALERT *** END ALERT *** > > > > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Wayne Marsula' Subject: Re: (dr) Important Poll! Date: 22 Apr 2000 17:55:08 -0700 Doug B wrote: > > They also have the poll on the web - VOTE HERE > > http://www.usaweekend.com/quick/index.html And the poll stands at: 14.3% YES 85.7% NO Cheers! Wayne -- ******************************************************************** Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas" http://www.mikthebik.com/ "i souport publik edekasion" BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja) BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank" Suzuki DR350SE Yamaha YSR50 Yamaha TW200 (for sale) Member: Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Rep. Honda SOHC4 #539 Internet BMW Riders BMW Motorcycle Owners of America Airheads Beemer Club #165, Baja Airmarshal (?) ===============National Rifle Association================= - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin" Subject: (dr) DR650 Parts Manual for sale Date: 22 Apr 2000 21:33:21 -0700 I forgot one thing from my previous list of '96 DR650 parts for sale. I also have the parts manual (approx. 60 pages) which has been reproduced (enlarged, obviously, and then photocopied) from the Suzuki microfiche. The price is $15 (half the cost of producing it). Chris - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "C.B." Subject: (dr) 97 dr650 gel seat Date: 23 Apr 2000 04:18:18 -0400 has anyone tried the Suzuki gel seat for the dr650,,the stock seat is too painful. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "C.B." Subject: (dr) 97 dr650 exhaust Date: 23 Apr 2000 06:14:35 -0400 I am looking for a slip-on for my 97 dr650,,supertrapp ids2 or Yoshimura yrd tec ,which is preferred ,,,? - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "jnugent" <2jnugent@prodigy.net> Subject: Re: (dr) 97 dr650 exhaust Date: 23 Apr 2000 09:10:22 -0400 I have the IDS 2 on my dr350se and am very happy with the pipe, the power increase was very good and the ability to tune for sound and power is great. I have the quite core but with all 12 disks in place it is as loud as you would want, but you can easily make it much quieter. Also I think that the YRD is no longer available, It was my 1st choice but when I tried to get one I found out that it had been replaced with a new pipe that is not tunable and does not have a spark arrester. You can add a spark arrester to the new Yose pipe but it costs about $80 and the pipe will be as loud as it is with one hope of quitting it down if it is to loud. The supertrapp is a very good pipe for the money, I got mine from Baja Designs for $195. Hope this helps. Jim Nugent 97 dr350 SE ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2000 6:14 AM > I am looking for a slip-on for my 97 dr650,,supertrapp ids2 or Yoshimura yrd > tec ,which is preferred ,,,? > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Scribbled@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) Re: bars Date: 23 Apr 2000 10:46:57 EDT I use Renthal bars. Expensive, but, don't bend as easy as steel bars. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) 97 dr650 exhaust Date: 23 Apr 2000 09:15:04 -0700 Hi CB, I just sent a IDS unit to Jan bradley Maybe he can tell you how he likes it, I just tried a Yoshamura on my DR 435 and it is great not too noisy and also makes good power. However it does cost more. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of C.B. Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2000 3:15 AM I am looking for a slip-on for my 97 dr650,,supertrapp ids2 or Yoshimura yrd tec ,which is preferred ,,,? - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Wardlow" Subject: (dr) Pipes Date: 23 Apr 2000 11:46:04 -0700 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0027_01BFAD19.817E7800 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I have a 93 DR 350 and need to put a new pipe on it. I had a megaloy on = it, but it is now gone. Any advice about witch puts out good power and = sound. I have been looking at several different super traps. They are = the only kind of after market exhaust that I have owned. Maybe would = like to try something different. Thanks ------=_NextPart_000_0027_01BFAD19.817E7800 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
I have a 93 DR 350 and need to put a = new pipe on=20 it.  I had a megaloy on it, but it is now gone.  Any advice = about=20 witch puts out good power and sound.  I have been looking at = several=20 different super traps.  They are the only kind of after market = exhaust that=20 I have owned.  Maybe would like to try something different. =20 Thanks
------=_NextPart_000_0027_01BFAD19.817E7800-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Pipes Date: 23 Apr 2000 15:21:58 -0700 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_000D_01BFAD37.AA8654C0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I just put on a yoshimura It sounds great and has great power output. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Jesse Wardlow Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2000 11:46 AM I have a 93 DR 350 and need to put a new pipe on it. I had a megaloy on it, but it is now gone. Any advice about witch puts out good power and sound. I have been looking at several different super traps. They are the only kind of after market exhaust that I have owned. Maybe would like to try something different. Thanks ------=_NextPart_000_000D_01BFAD37.AA8654C0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
I just=20 put on a yoshimura It sounds great and has great power=20 output.
 

Regards,
Jesse Kientz
http://www.kientech.com/

 
-----Original Message-----
From: = owner-dr@lists.xmission.com=20 [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of Jesse=20 Wardlow
Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2000 11:46 AM
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Subject: (dr) Pipes

I have a 93 DR 350 and need to put a = new pipe on=20 it.  I had a megaloy on it, but it is now gone.  Any advice = about=20 witch puts out good power and sound.  I have been looking at = several=20 different super traps.  They are the only kind of after market = exhaust that=20 I have owned.  Maybe would like to try something different. =20 Thanks
------=_NextPart_000_000D_01BFAD37.AA8654C0-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Rainer.Knape.SGG@t-online.de (Rainer Knape) Subject: Re: (dr) Tires etc... Date: 24 Apr 2000 02:30:39 +0200 William, I found the Metzeler Enduro 3 to be a very good tire for mostly street use (it is a common tire in Europe - no idea what about the US). You can be very fast with this tires - and they are not to bad offroad too. I used it on several bikes, the rear tire was good for about 5000 miles (depending on your riding style you might easily wear in in 2500 miles). Rainer - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Doug B" Subject: (dr) GPS q's Date: 23 Apr 2000 19:21:41 -0700 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0003_01BFAD59.27EB7460 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Who has their GPS III or III+ wired direct to your DR's electrical system? If anyone does have it wired this way, does the GPS stay powered up when you hit the magic button to start the bike, or does it momentarily shutdown due to the dip in voltage? I have a button-start DR and this issue is a concern for me before I mount a GPS on my bike. With my helmet cam wired to the bike, it shut's down when I fire off the starter, then I have to fiddle with the camera to get it going again. It would be way too annoying to lose a portion of a track log when I stopped for a break and the GPS shutdown when I was ready to start the bike again. I am planning on wiring direct to the battery, as I already have a wire behind the headlight shroud that goes direct to the battery for my grip heaters and helmet cam wiring. 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For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Re: bars Date: 23 Apr 2000 20:44:22 -0700 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_001C_01BFAD64.B46F6F80 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hi Kerrie, sorry for the delay the orifice is .055 inches for the 140 main jet. As far a bars go I will be stocking the good ones, Pro tapers plus others and Applied Racing triple clamps. Will be getting my Information this week so stay tuned. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Kerrie Steward Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2000 4:16 PM Hi guys and gals, Just one quick question.How do I select a set of bars for my '99 350s.Any suggestions greatly welcomed. Jessse , just in case you happen to read this(as if you wont!) did you happen to get the measurement of the 140 main jet.I'm about to do some playing.Regards Wayne(Im typing this on my wifes email address for those of you who are confused) DR350s- only mod so far is Staintune Big bore header and pipe,also I have cut the top out of the airbox ------=_NextPart_000_001C_01BFAD64.B46F6F80 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Hi=20 Kerrie, sorry for the delay the orifice is .055 inches for the 140 main=20 jet.  As far a bars go I will be stocking the good ones,  Pro = tapers=20 plus others and Applied Racing triple clamps.  Will be getting my=20 Information this week so stay tuned.
 

Regards,
Jesse Kientz
http://www.kientech.com/

 
-----Original Message-----
From: = owner-dr@lists.xmission.com=20 [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of Kerrie=20 Steward
Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2000 4:16 PM
To:=20 dr@lists.xmission.com
Subject: (dr) Re: = bars

 
Hi guys and gals,
          &nbs= p;            = ; =20 Just one quick question.How do I select a set of bars for my '99 = 350s.Any=20 suggestions greatly welcomed.
 
Jessse , just in case you happen to = read this(as=20 if you wont!) did you happen to get the measurement of the 140 main = jet.I'm=20
 
about to do some playing.Regards = Wayne(Im typing=20 this on my wifes email address for those of you who are = confused)
 
DR350s- only mod so far is Staintune = Big bore=20 header and pipe,also I have cut the top out of the=20 airbox
------=_NextPart_000_001C_01BFAD64.B46F6F80-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jim Smith Subject: Re: (dr) GPS q's Date: 23 Apr 2000 21:14:04 -0700 I've got the GPS 12MAP which is supposed to function like the GPS III+ but in a different case. When using it in the car, if you turn the ignition off it reverts to its own batteries for power and presents a dialog saying it will turn itself off in 30 seconds unless you press enter to keep it using its own batteries. So I don't think hitting the magic button should be a problem. Jim > From: "Doug B" > Reply-To: "Doug B" > Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 19:21:41 -0700 > To: "DR list" > Subject: (dr) GPS q's > > Who has their GPS III or III+ wired direct to your DR's electrical system? > > If anyone does have it wired this way, does the GPS stay powered up when you > hit the magic button to start the bike, or does it momentarily shutdown due > to the dip in voltage? - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jonathan Moon Subject: (dr) Guess what I (finally) bought this weekend... Date: 23 Apr 2000 21:16:53 -0700 (PDT) I am the proud owner of a 1992 DR350S model. Boy am I happy! (My first scoot) As I got a good deal on it, it needs some work. My uncle is a good motorcycle mechanic (formerly by trade) and will be helping with repairs, but I would like to find out some sources for some things such as: Rear Brake Disc (a little warped) and Pads Right side engine gasket Full on manual (clymer?) misc. spare parts (oil filter, mirrors, etc.) Has anyone mounted flush mount signals on the rear end of their bike? Thanks for all your help guys. I wanna go ride, but until a few things get fixed (like the oil leak and the rear disk, turn signals, etc.) I guess I'm wrenchin' Jon ===== Jonathan L. Moon Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Georgia Voice (706)-542-1713 Fax (706)-542-3719 email: jlmoon@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jan Bradley" Subject: Re: (dr) GPS q's Date: 23 Apr 2000 23:34:09 -0500 Go ahead and do it. The III+ is designed to run on something like 6 to 20 volts (don't quote me). When power is cut to the GPS completely, it gives you a warning that says "touch a button or I will turn off in thirty seconds". That is of course if you have batteries in it. Thumbing the starter wouldn't be that long anyway. I have mine wired so that +12v is only on with the key on. If I stop for a short time, I hit a button and it runs on it's internal batteries until I turn the key on again... seems to work fine. JB >>> "Doug B" 04/23/00 09:21PM >>> Who has their GPS III or III+ wired direct to your DR's electrical system? If anyone does have it wired this way, does the GPS stay powered up when you hit the magic button to start the bike, or does it momentarily shutdown due to the dip in voltage? I have a button-start DR and this issue is a concern for me before I mount a GPS on my bike. With my helmet cam wired to the bike, it shut's down when I fire off the starter, then I have to fiddle with the camera to get it going again. It would be way too annoying to lose a portion of a track log when I stopped for a break and the GPS shutdown when I was ready to start the bike again. I am planning on wiring direct to the battery, as I already have a wire behind the headlight shroud that goes direct to the battery for my grip heaters and helmet cam wiring. Doug - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Wayne Marsula' Subject: Re: (dr) GPS q's Date: 24 Apr 2000 04:40:12 -0700 Doug B wrote: > > Who has their GPS III or III+ wired direct to your DR's electrical system? > > If anyone does have it wired this way, does the GPS stay powered up when you > hit the magic button to start the bike, or does it momentarily shutdown due > to the dip in voltage? Doug, I have my G-III wired direct to the battery. It does not shut off when you start the bike, it takes very little voltage to run it. Just remember to shut it off when done with your ride. It can drain the battery in about 4 days. Wayne -- ******************************************************************** Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas" http://www.mikthebik.com/ "i souport publik edekasion" BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja) BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank" Suzuki DR350SE Yamaha YSR50 Yamaha TW200 (for sale) Member: Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Rep. Honda SOHC4 #539 Internet BMW Riders BMW Motorcycle Owners of America Airheads Beemer Club #165, Baja Airmarshal (?) ===============National Rifle Association================= - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Richard Fantini" Subject: Re: (dr) Mushy front brake Date: 24 Apr 2000 10:25:35 -0400 I wouldn't necessarily just pass this off as the brake line. I've ridden a '98 DR359SE with factory brake components, and it seemed relatively crisp on the front. I had mystery mushy brake syndrome on a '91 RM 125 that I had rebuilt... I must have bled the system through 6 or more times. Turned out that bracket that the caliper pins screw into was ever-so-slightly bent causing the pads to be just a tiny bit off from parallel to the rotor. Every time you pulled the lever, it would twist the caliper and flex the rotor a bit, giving you that wonderful vague mush feeling. -Rich ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2000 12:02 AM > Howdie gang, > > My recently acquired '97 DR350SE has a front brake that feels mushy. I have > bled it, but there was no difference. I think I've read somewhere that it's > the brake line and that they are all like this - is that true? Can anyone > recommend a good source for a bolt-on aftermarket hydraulic line? Thanks in > advance. > > Chris > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Rainer.Knape.SGG@t-online.de (Rainer Knape) Subject: (dr) Helmet cam, GPS wiring Date: 24 Apr 2000 16:45:35 +0200 Hello Doug, can you tell me how you fix the helmet cam on the helmet ? Is it a special (small , light) camera or just a 'normal' video camera ? I probably will not record whole trips, but it I would like to do some records 'just for fun' and see how it looks on the TV if I ride my bike offroad. Concerning your question about the GPS wiring: I have no personel expirience, but I would expect the voltage go down very much during the start, no matter where you connect the cable. If your GPS has own batteries (as Jim's) you should not have problems. You could try to measure the voltage of your DR while you press the magic button and see if it is within the GPS's specifications. Rainer - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Guess what I (finally) bought this weekend... Date: 24 Apr 2000 07:46:16 -0700 Hi Jonathan, I have addressed a few things below for you congratulations on your new steed. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Jonathan Moon Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2000 9:17 PM I am the proud owner of a 1992 DR350S model. Boy am I happy! (My first scoot) As I got a good deal on it, it needs some work. My uncle is a good motorcycle mechanic (formerly by trade) and will be helping with repairs, but I would like to find out some sources for some things such as: Rear Brake Disc (a little warped) and Pads Hi Jonathan I have the ticket it is a specially plated stainless steel rotors and pads that I have devloped for the DR they will last longer than anything you can buy. The braking action is superb. They sell for $150.00 each front or rear this includes the plating process. Right side engine gasket use the OEM part. Full on manual (clymer?) get the factory one it is by far much better misc. spare parts (oil filter, mirrors, etc.) Has anyone mounted flush mount signals on the rear end of their bike? Thanks for all your help guys. I wanna go ride, but until a few things get fixed (like the oil leak and the rear disk, turn signals, etc.) I guess I'm wrenchin' Jon ===== Jonathan L. Moon Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Georgia Voice (706)-542-1713 Fax (706)-542-3719 email: jlmoon@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Richard Fantini" Subject: Re: (dr) GPS q's Date: 24 Apr 2000 12:12:50 -0400 The cycoactive.com site says... "The internal power converter of the units above can handle DC power from 10-32V. Below 10V, the unit reverts to the four AA batteries." so you should be ok. However, for anyone who has an older GPS without this function, here's a schematic you can use instead. (mind you, this is off the top of my head) http://www.corruptonline.com/images/other/backupschematic.gif -Rich ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2000 10:21 PM > Who has their GPS III or III+ wired direct to your DR's electrical system? > > If anyone does have it wired this way, does the GPS stay powered up when you > hit the magic button to start the bike, or does it momentarily shutdown due > to the dip in voltage? > > I have a button-start DR and this issue is a concern for me before I mount a > GPS on my bike. With my helmet cam wired to the bike, it shut's down when I > fire off the starter, then I have to fiddle with the camera to get it going > again. > > It would be way too annoying to lose a portion of a track log when I stopped > for a break and the GPS shutdown when I was ready to start the bike again. > > I am planning on wiring direct to the battery, as I already have a wire > behind the headlight shroud that goes direct to the battery for my grip > heaters and helmet cam wiring. > > Doug > > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: njkouba Subject: (dr) How much testing has been done on the DR-Z400(S)... Date: 24 Apr 2000 10:53:14 -0600 Sean wrote: > I am interested in the Kouba Links for the DRZ400, and was interested in > how much testing has been done on this platform? and the price... >Sean Sean, We build 2 lengths of the Kouba Links for the DRZ400. One length was built mainly with lowering the rear as much as possible without the tire rubbing a hole in the fender, and are reccomended for riders that are primarily interested in lowering the bike and not as interested in trying to inhance the performance of the suspension. They help the suspension and increase the travel but in most cases will require a heavier spring if riden very hard. They will lower the rear 1.75 inches, but for best results, require the front to be lowered at least an inch. The other length will increase the usable travel slightly, minimize the midstroke harshness, and in most cases, riders under 220lbs do not require a heavier spring, unless motorcross is the plan. They will also match the stock rear spring rate to riders in the 180-220lb range, as stock, the spring appears to be too heavy for riders under 220 lbs when setting the sag at Suzuki's reccomended 3.75 inches with the stock links. They can also be used to lower the rear approx. 3/4's of an inch using the stock sag, but we reccomend setting the sag at 3 inches for as good as it gets, unless lowering the rear is a concern. We have not spent a lot of time testing the lowering links, but have considerable time testing the performance links on both the DRZ400 and the DRZ400E. We have not done much testing on the "S" model, other than the linkage etc. is the same with the exception of the shock shaft is shorter and the shock lost it's external rebound adjuster. The rear leverage ratios on all the DRZ models are very similar to the DR350, and Suzuki gave us considerably better parts and angles to work with on the DRZ, so that gave us a lot of prior knowledge on what to look for and how much change was required. We charge $70.00 for either length of the Kouba Links for the DRZ400, and $75.00 for the ones that fit the DR350, including Priority Mail shipping to anywhere in the US. Hope we answered your questions, and thanks for the inquiry. Norm -- Dr. DR Suzuki DR Suspensions http://www.koubalink.com http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/2299 - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: njkouba Subject: Re: (dr) Re: bars Date: 23 Apr 2000 22:16:17 -0600 --------------E79229B35D0582CA6BFFE412 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Kerrie, >From our experiences, we have observed that riders over 5'9" like the Renthal, Jimmy Button bend the best, for shorter riders, the RM highs or the CR bend are preferred, and am not sure what bend the Pro Tapers are but they seem to fit everyone. Norm -- Dr. DR Suzuki DR Suspensions http://www.koubalink.com http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/2299 "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" wrote: > Hi Kerrie, sorry for the delay the orifice is .055 inches for the 140 > main jet. As far a bars go I will be stocking the good ones, Pro > tapers plus others and Applied Racing triple clamps. Will be getting > my Information this week so stay tuned. Regards, > Jesse Kientz > http://www.kientech.com/ > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com > [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of Kerrie Steward > Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2000 4:16 PM > To: dr@lists.xmission.com > Subject: (dr) Re: bars > > > > Hi guys and gals, Just one quick > question.How do I select a set of bars for my '99 350s.Any > suggestions greatly welcomed. Jessse , just in case you > happen to read this(as if you wont!) did you happen to get > the measurement of the 140 main jet.I'm about to do some > playing.Regards Wayne(Im typing this on my wifes email > address for those of you who are confused) DR350s- only mod > so far is Staintune Big bore header and pipe,also I have cut > the top out of the airbox > --------------E79229B35D0582CA6BFFE412 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Kerrie,

From our experiences, we have observed that riders over 5'9" like the Renthal, Jimmy Button bend the best, for shorter riders, the RM highs or the CR bend are preferred, and am not sure what bend the Pro Tapers are but they seem to fit everyone.   Norm
--
Dr. DR
Suzuki DR Suspensions
http://www.koubalink.com
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/2299

"Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" wrote:

Hi Kerrie, sorry for the delay the orifice is .055 inches for the 140 main jet.  As far a bars go I will be stocking the good ones,  Pro tapers plus others and Applied Racing triple clamps.  Will be getting my Information this week so stay tuned. Regards,
Jesse Kientz
http://www.kientech.com/ 
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of Kerrie Steward
Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2000 4:16 PM
To: dr@lists.xmission.com
Subject: (dr) Re: bars
 
 
Hi guys and gals,                         Just one quick question.How do I select a set of bars for my '99 350s.Any suggestions greatly welcomed. Jessse , just in case you happen to read this(as if you wont!) did you happen to get the measurement of the 140 main jet.I'm about to do some playing.Regards Wayne(Im typing this on my wifes email address for those of you who are confused) DR350s- only mod so far is Staintune Big bore header and pipe,also I have cut the top out of the airbox

 
  --------------E79229B35D0582CA6BFFE412-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: mikko vimpari Subject: (dr) swingarm change to dr350? Date: 24 Apr 2000 20:11:42 +0300 Hi Thanks Jesse and Mike I just looked at the picture of a '90 RM250, it's swingarm didn't look very much different to me than the DR350 swingarm. So, i thought to ask, has anybody tried to fit Rm swingarm to the 350 or are the measurements too different? Rm swingarm benefits would be : No flexibility, longer- bike would be more stable and Dr wouldn't look anymore so short. That Scotts swingarm is way too expensive, and i don't know is it any longer than the original. A used Rm swingarm would be cheaper to buy. ( I know that one option is to weld and brace original swingarm) I hope that somebody else has also thought this project. Thanks Mikko - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) swingarm change to dr350? Date: 24 Apr 2000 10:19:35 -0700 Hi Mikko, I just happen to have an RM swingarm. packed away I will compare it to the DR and get back to you. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of mikko vimpari Sent: Monday, April 24, 2000 10:12 AM Hi Thanks Jesse and Mike I just looked at the picture of a '90 RM250, it's swingarm didn't look very much different to me than the DR350 swingarm. So, i thought to ask, has anybody tried to fit Rm swingarm to the 350 or are the measurements too different? Rm swingarm benefits would be : No flexibility, longer- bike would be more stable and Dr wouldn't look anymore so short. That Scotts swingarm is way too expensive, and i don't know is it any longer than the original. A used Rm swingarm would be cheaper to buy. ( I know that one option is to weld and brace original swingarm) I hope that somebody else has also thought this project. Thanks Mikko - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Re: bars Date: 24 Apr 2000 10:22:34 -0700 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0008_01BFADD7.015E62C0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I believe that the pro tapers come in some of the popular bends just like the renthols I will Know for sure when I get my catalogs from Applied Racing. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of njkouba Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2000 9:16 PM Kerrie, >From our experiences, we have observed that riders over 5'9" like the Renthal, Jimmy Button bend the best, for shorter riders, the RM highs or the CR bend are preferred, and am not sure what bend the Pro Tapers are but they seem to fit everyone. Norm -- Dr. DR Suzuki DR Suspensions http://www.koubalink.com http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/2299 "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" wrote: Hi Kerrie, sorry for the delay the orifice is .055 inches for the 140 main jet. As far a bars go I will be stocking the good ones, Pro tapers plus others and Applied Racing triple clamps. Will be getting my Information this week so stay tuned. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- From: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of Kerrie Steward Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2000 4:16 PM To: dr@lists.xmission.com Subject: (dr) Re: bars Hi guys and gals, Just one quick question.How do I select a set of bars for my '99 350s.Any suggestions greatly welcomed. Jessse , just in case you happen to read this(as if you wont!) did you happen to get the measurement of the 140 main jet.I'm about to do some playing.Regards Wayne(Im typing this on my wifes email address for those of you who are confused) DR350s- only mod so far is Staintune Big bore header and pipe,also I have cut the top out of the airbox ------=_NextPart_000_0008_01BFADD7.015E62C0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
I=20 believe that the pro tapers come in some of the popular bends just like = the=20 renthols I will Know for sure when I get my catalogs from Applied=20 Racing.
 

Regards,
Jesse Kientz
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Kerrie,=20

From our experiences, we have observed that riders over 5'9" like the = Renthal, Jimmy Button bend the best, for shorter riders, the RM highs or = the CR=20 bend are preferred, and am not sure what bend the Pro Tapers are but = they seem=20 to fit everyone.   Norm
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Hi Kerrie, sorry for the delay the orifice is .055 inches = for the 140=20 main jet.  As far a bars go I will be stocking the good = ones,  Pro=20 tapers plus others and Applied Racing triple clamps.  Will be = getting my=20 Information this week so stay = tuned. Regards,
Jesse Kientz =
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 =20 Hi guys and gals,          &nb= sp;           &nbs= p; =20 Just one quick question.How do I select a set of bars for my '99 = 350s.Any=20 suggestions greatly welcomed. Jessse , just in case you happen to read this(as if you = wont!) did=20 you happen to get the measurement of the 140 main=20 jet.I'm about = to do some=20 playing.Regards Wayne(Im typing this on my wifes email address for = those of=20 you who are confused) DR350s- only mod so far is Staintune Big bore header and = pipe,also I=20 have cut the top out of the=20 airbox

 
 =20 ------=_NextPart_000_0008_01BFADD7.015E62C0-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Tom Myers Subject: Re: (dr) GPS q's Date: 24 Apr 2000 10:35:20 -0700 >If anyone does have it wired this way, does the GPS stay powered up when you >hit the magic button to start the bike, or does it momentarily shutdown due >to the dip in voltage? If voltage drops below 10v the unit will revert to the internal batteries. After the DR lights up, the supply voltage will return to 12 (0r 13+) and whatever message was on the screen will disappear on its own. If you have no batteries in the GPS, it might shut off but I doubt it. Be sure to tape your batteries together (one strip of black electrical tape, lengthwise). Tom +-------------------------------------------+ | CycoActive Products | 701 34th Ave | Seattle, WA 98122 USA | | Design/Manufacture of Motorcycling Accessories | webpage: http://www.cycoactive.com/mc | e-mail: moto@cycoactive.com | tel (206) 323-2349 fax (206) 325-6016 +-------------------------------------------+ - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "ken s" Subject: (dr) drz400 Date: 24 Apr 2000 19:55:54 -0400 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_002D_01BFAE27.197F6480 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable hi guys, just signed on list,love it.i have one question,does anyone = know how long it should take for new drz400 to come in after you order = from dealer,i sold my 92 dr350 and orderd new 400 3 weeks ago. = thanks ken ------=_NextPart_000_002D_01BFAE27.197F6480 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
hi guys, just signed on list,love it.i = have one=20 question,does anyone know how long it should take for new drz400 to come = in=20 after you order from dealer,i sold my 92 dr350 and orderd new 400 3 = weeks=20 ago.        thanks=20 ken
------=_NextPart_000_002D_01BFAE27.197F6480-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: webify Subject: Re: (dr) GPS q's Date: 24 Apr 2000 22:11:53 -0400 > If you have no batteries in the GPS, it might shut off but I doubt it. Be > sure to tape your batteries together (one strip of black electrical tape, > lengthwise). Why? -- John Hinton - Goshen, VA. COG #3632 86 Kawasaki Concours 86 Kawasaki Concours (coming) 91 Suzuki DR250S "The Doctor" ?? ?????? Trials Bike (shopping) 89 Honda PC-800 Hers 86 Suzuki Savage 650 Hers http://www.ew3d.com http://www.mcrides.com/concours - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "William C. Mitchell" Subject: (dr) Gearing and online shopping Date: 25 Apr 2000 09:02:43 -0400 The DR 350 SE I bought last week seemed a little sluggish in low gear, and upon inspection the rear sprocket has been changed for a 41 tooth, the front is still 15. I can't imagine why the previous owner choose this gearing but before I change it I'd like to hear what those of you who ride on the road use. I'm leaning toward buying a 45 tooth rear, this would yield slightly higher gearing than the stock off road, but lower than the stock on road SE. I ride every day it isn't raining. Most of my riding is on road, with forays off road as available. Any thoughts? BTW, does anyone know of reliable online ordering sources for gears, rims, helmets, clothing,,,etc? Among other things, I'm looking for a good, summer weight, high visibility yellow, riding jacket. Bill Mitchell Raleigh, NC - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Wayne Marsula' Subject: Re: (dr) Gearing and online shopping Date: 25 Apr 2000 07:10:22 -0700 "William C. Mitchell" wrote: > > The DR 350 SE I bought last week seemed a little sluggish in low gear, and > upon inspection the rear sprocket has been changed for a 41 tooth, the > front is still 15. I can't imagine why the previous owner choose this > gearing but before I change it I'd like to hear what those of you who ride > on the road use. > Bill, On my 98 350SE I use the stock gearing for on road and improved trails. I have tried a 14T front and a 13T, wasn't happy with the feel of the 14, but the 13 is great on single track, and still not too bad on road. It still gets over 50 mpg on dirt roads and climbing 6000 feet and back down on an over 100 mile trip. Wayne -- ******************************************************************** Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas" http://www.mikthebik.com/ "i souport publik edekasion" BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja) BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank" Suzuki DR350SE Yamaha YSR50 Yamaha TW200 (for sale) Member: Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Rep. Honda SOHC4 #539 Internet BMW Riders BMW Motorcycle Owners of America Airheads Beemer Club #165, Baja Airmarshal (?) ===============National Rifle Association================= - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Comobu@aol.com Subject: (dr) Jetting advice... Date: 25 Apr 2000 14:33:36 EDT Sorry.. never paid attention to the jetting posts but now own a 90 DR350S... I'll remove the airbox snorkel, it's got a Uni foam airfilter, stock exhaust...it needs a lot of choke on days that aren't even cold out.. so what main, pilot, slide spring? change should I make.. Sorry again, I'm sure everyone sick of seeing jetting posts.. Guy - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Brian Bucknam Subject: Re: (dr) Gearing and online shopping Date: 25 Apr 2000 12:27:02 -0700 At 9:02 AM -0400 4/25/00, William C. Mitchell wonders: >BTW, does anyone know of reliable online ordering sources for gears, rims, >helmets, clothing,,,etc? Among other things, I'm looking for a good, summer >weight, high visibility yellow, riding jacket. The ultimate hi-vis, good protection, waterproof riding jacket would be an Aerostich Darien, or the top of a 2-piece roadcrafter. It has lots of effective vents for warm weather, too. See: http://www.aerostich.com/riderwearhouse.store Helmets are a little difficult to buy online -- unless you're replacing one with the exact same model, you should really try them on to ensure a good fit. For other stuff, the cheapest place is http://www.accwhse.com/ They're not the most reliable, but they usually get it right. Brian -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Brian Bucknam squid@theracetrack.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Jetting advice... Date: 25 Apr 2000 13:37:03 -0700 Ok Guy, Here we go again, Just kidding. This is fun for me first I am assuming that this is totally stock, exhaust etc. you say you removed the snorkel you mean the rubber intake on top of the airbox with the nice flow enhancing radius on it so that you can get more air into the airbox through the none radiusd slightly enlarged hole with the square edges. This will not help but will hinder the flow. If you want more flow you just cut the whole top out starting at 1/2 inch back from the mounting brackets and cut a 3x4 inch opening this will give you about all you can get from the stock airbox. Then you remove the large screen from the intake boot. Now for the carb on the bottom front you have the fuel mixture screw for the idle circuit that is under a brass plug with a small hole in it carefully drill out the brass plug now you have access to your fuel mixture screw this controls the amount of fuel that feeds the idle circuit. Adjust this until you get the highest rpms then drop the rpms with the throttle stop to mfr's specs. Install a 140 main jet and get a jx needle and spring from Thumper Racing and put the clip in the fourth groove down on the needle. This should help the starting and give you a little more boost for little $$ Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Comobu@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 11:34 AM Sorry.. never paid attention to the jetting posts but now own a 90 DR350S... I'll remove the airbox snorkel, it's got a Uni foam airfilter, stock exhaust...it needs a lot of choke on days that aren't even cold out.. so what main, pilot, slide spring? change should I make.. Sorry again, I'm sure everyone sick of seeing jetting posts.. Guy - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Gary Douglas" Subject: (dr) Sanity Check Date: 24 Apr 2000 18:21:11 -0400 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0005_01BFAE19.DE68F8A0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I think I've figured out what the odd metallic r-r-r-r-appp is on = acceleration and high revs with my '99 DR350. It a vibration coming from = the gas tank! It's the strangest sound, and I've been trying to figure = it out as I ride. Bike has 2,000 well maintained miles, and I just = changed oil/filter/plug/adjusted timing/cleaned air filter, etc. I was = experimenting with slightly different riding positions on-road, and I = found that when I was way forward with my knees squeezing in on the tank = that the vibrations perfectly matched the sound when it occurred. I = could alter the sound a little bit by squeezing in on the tank. I am = going to remove the tank and check all the rubber mounting cushions, and = maybe experiment with tightening or loosening the bolts. I don't know = what else to do other than a plastic tank, which is a possibility = anyways. I hit reserve the other day after 75 miles! Anyone else = have/notice that sound? Gary Douglas So. Burlington, VT (It stopped raining and hit 50 degrees today! Whoo-hoo! Summer!) ------=_NextPart_000_0005_01BFAE19.DE68F8A0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
I think I've figured out what the odd = metallic=20 r-r-r-r-appp is on acceleration and high revs with my '99 DR350. It a = vibration=20 coming from the gas tank! It's the strangest sound, and I've been trying = to=20 figure it out as I ride. Bike has 2,000 well maintained miles, and I = just=20 changed oil/filter/plug/adjusted timing/cleaned air filter, etc. I was=20 experimenting with slightly different riding positions on-road, and = I =20 found that when I was way forward with my knees squeezing in on the tank = that=20 the vibrations perfectly matched the sound when it occurred. I could = alter the=20 sound a little bit by squeezing in on the tank. I am going to remove the = tank=20 and check all the rubber mounting cushions, and maybe experiment with = tightening=20 or loosening the bolts. I don't know what else to do other than a = plastic=20 tank, which is a possibility anyways. I hit reserve the other day after = 75=20 miles! Anyone else have/notice that sound?
    Gary = Douglas
    So. Burlington, = VT
    (It stopped raining = and hit 50=20 degrees today! Whoo-hoo! Summer!)
------=_NextPart_000_0005_01BFAE19.DE68F8A0-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: Re: (dr) Sanity Check Date: 25 Apr 2000 15:37:50 -0700 (PDT) I had a noise also on hard acceleration and it was my clutch lever rattling around in the perch.Silly but it had me going for a bit. I think I've figured out what the odd metallic > r-r-r-r-appp is on acceleration and high revs with > my '99 DR350. It a vibration coming from the gas > tank! ! > Anyone else have/notice that sound? > Gary Douglas __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Oliver Block Subject: (dr) Why does Suzuki make the stock airbox like that? Date: 25 Apr 2000 18:10:37 -0500 Hi, I apologize for this very basic question, but why did Suzuki choose that airbox design (on the DR350s) if it is so incredibly restrictive? Is there a downside to cutting the top off the airbox? Every person I know who has had their DR for a while has upgraded to the Cycle Gear or Vortec airbox, so why didn't Suzuki buy the rights to those designs a long time ago and incorporate it into the stock bike? Obviously I am totally ignorant as to how the after-market industry and bike manufacturers interact - if anyone out there has a minute to inform me I'd greatly appreciate it. As always, thanks for your time and your patience with a beginner. -Oliver `1995 DR350SE - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jonathan Moon Subject: Re: (dr) Why does Suzuki make the stock airbox like that? Date: 25 Apr 2000 16:34:56 -0700 (PDT) I believe it is because water can easily enter the carb through the airbox if one cuts holes in it or uses a vortex airbox. That's why mine is going to sealed back up with tape as the original owner cut it up. by the way, anyone have a stock airbox that will fit a 92 DR350S that they would like to be rid of? Jon --- Oliver Block wrote: > Hi, > I apologize for this very basic question, but why did Suzuki > choose that airbox design (on the DR350s) if it is so incredibly > restrictive? Is there a downside to cutting the top off the airbox? > Every person I know who has had their DR for a while has upgraded to > the Cycle Gear or Vortec airbox, so why didn't Suzuki buy the rights > to those designs a long time ago and incorporate it into the stock > bike? Obviously I am totally ignorant as to how the after-market > industry and bike manufacturers interact - if anyone out there has a > minute to inform me I'd greatly appreciate it. > > As always, thanks for your time and your patience with a beginner. > > -Oliver > `1995 DR350SE > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > ===== Jonathan L. Moon Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Georgia Voice (706)-542-1713 Fax (706)-542-3719 email: jlmoon@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Greg Lara" Subject: RE: (dr) Why does Suzuki make the stock airbox like that? Date: 25 Apr 2000 16:34:46 -0700 I expect that Suzuki constructed that airbox as they did in order to meet the noise limit requirements for certifying the DR350 as street legal. --Greg -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Oliver Block Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 4:11 PM Hi, I apologize for this very basic question, but why did Suzuki choose that airbox design (on the DR350s) if it is so incredibly restrictive? Is there a downside to cutting the top off the airbox? Every person I know who has had their DR for a while has upgraded to the Cycle Gear or Vortec airbox, so why didn't Suzuki buy the rights to those designs a long time ago and incorporate it into the stock bike? Obviously I am totally ignorant as to how the after-market industry and bike manufacturers interact - if anyone out there has a minute to inform me I'd greatly appreciate it. As always, thanks for your time and your patience with a beginner. -Oliver `1995 DR350SE - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jeff Corsaro Subject: Re: (dr) Why does Suzuki make the stock airbox like that? Date: 25 Apr 2000 16:37:13 -0700 They have emissions and sound regulations they have to conform too to sell bikes in America, Japan and Europe. Especially for California models. That is the primary reason, the air box and muffler is so restrictive. Jeff Corsaro in San Diego > From: Oliver Block > Reply-To: Oliver Block > Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 18:10:37 -0500 > To: dr@lists.xmission.com > Subject: (dr) Why does Suzuki make the stock airbox like that? > > Hi, > I apologize for this very basic question, but why did Suzuki > choose that airbox design (on the DR350s) if it is so incredibly > restrictive? Is there a downside to cutting the top off the airbox? > Every person I know who has had their DR for a while has upgraded to > the Cycle Gear or Vortec airbox, so why didn't Suzuki buy the rights > to those designs a long time ago and incorporate it into the stock > bike? Obviously I am totally ignorant as to how the after-market > industry and bike manufacturers interact - if anyone out there has a > minute to inform me I'd greatly appreciate it. > > As always, thanks for your time and your patience with a beginner. > > -Oliver > `1995 DR350SE > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Rainer.Knape.SGG@t-online.de (Rainer Knape) Subject: Re: (dr) Sanity Check Date: 26 Apr 2000 01:46:46 +0200 Gary, I had the same sound with my old DR 600. Made me very nervous until I found that it was just the tank (when not full), especially because it was there overnight ! I got used to it. Rainer > Anyone else have/notice that sound? Gary Douglas - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Tom Myers Subject: Re: (dr) GPS q's Date: 25 Apr 2000 17:29:41 -0700 > > If you have no batteries in the GPS, it might shut off but I doubt it. Be >> sure to tape your batteries together (one strip of black electrical tape, >> lengthwise). > >Why? Due to vibration, your batteries jump apart thousands of times. Each time they jump apart, they spark. With each spark, there is a little black oxide buildup. Eventually this buildup causes resistance, and even though your batteries are not dead, the GPS can't get enough power to run. So you will go thru batteries quickly. This is most often the cause of the dreaded "shutdown". Taping the batteries together reduces the sparking, and the thickness of the tape makes the batteries fir more snug in the case. Make sure whatever you stick to the batteries doesn't prevent you from shaking them out. See http://www.cycoactive.com/gps/gps_batteries.html for more description and some photos. Also there is a risk to the GPS itself due to vibration. We 'harden' the electronics in the III+ for motorcycle use. This is most important for single cylinder or other rough engines. See http://www.cycoactive.com/gps/gps_vmod.html Highly adviseable that you wire the GPS direct in to your 12v. An option for dirt bikes is to power it with a battery from a Makita (or eequivalent) cordless drill. Any electronics attached to a motorcycle requires special considerations. Especially single-cylinder or hi-rpm. Probably no worries on the Concours. A motorcycle is a really fun application for GPS, and we think we've got it figured out. Tom -- +-------------------------------------------+ | CycoActive Products | 701 34th Ave | Seattle, WA 98122 USA | | Design/Manufacture of Motorcycling Accessories | webpage: http://www.cycoactive.com/mc | e-mail: moto@cycoactive.com | tel (206) 323-2349 fax (206) 325-6016 +-------------------------------------------+ - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) Why does Suzuki make the stock airbox like that? Date: 25 Apr 2000 17:44:06 -0700 I don't know how some of you guy's figure you're gonna get water in the airbox? Do you ride in water up to the bottom of the seat? And wouldn't the stock airbox take in water if you submerge IT up to the top? Of course it would... I don't get it? ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 4:34 PM > I believe it is because water can easily enter the carb through the > airbox if one cuts holes in it or uses a vortex airbox. That's why > mine is going to sealed back up with tape as the original owner cut it > up. by the way, anyone have a stock airbox that will fit a 92 DR350S > that they would like to be rid of? > > Jon > > --- Oliver Block wrote: > > Hi, > > I apologize for this very basic question, but why did Suzuki > > choose that airbox design (on the DR350s) if it is so incredibly > > restrictive? Is there a downside to cutting the top off the airbox? > > Every person I know who has had their DR for a while has upgraded to > > the Cycle Gear or Vortec airbox, so why didn't Suzuki buy the rights > > to those designs a long time ago and incorporate it into the stock > > bike? Obviously I am totally ignorant as to how the after-market > > industry and bike manufacturers interact - if anyone out there has a > > minute to inform me I'd greatly appreciate it. > > > > As always, thanks for your time and your patience with a beginner. > > > > -Oliver > > `1995 DR350SE > > > > - > > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > > > ===== > Jonathan L. Moon > Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology > University of Georgia > > Voice (706)-542-1713 > Fax (706)-542-3719 > email: jlmoon@yahoo.com > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. > http://invites.yahoo.com > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: USSergeant@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) Why does Suzuki make the stock airbox like that? Date: 25 Apr 2000 20:58:41 EDT Suzuki wanted to sell the DR in Eurpoe, as well as the USA, but only wanted to make one bike. In some European countries there is a horsepower limitation on younger riders for street use (which is 29 hp, so it goes). So Suzuki made a great bike, then choked it down to meet the laws in the countries they sold it into, hence only 29 hp. But underneath that sheep's clothing is a wolf waiting to be released. That's why the airbox and exhaust mods give such a great boost. Someone told me that one a while back and I believe one of our readers (from Europe) said something similar and confirming. As an aside, a buddy of mine showed me a dirt bike magazine from Japan that had street legal kits for the Honda CR250! Lights, turn signals- the whole works! The ads in this magazine indicated to me that there are minimal hassles in Japan to get ANY bike street legal- even two strokes! I wonder if the DR350 sold in Japan comes with a restrictive airbox, exhaust, etc. Scott - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin" Subject: (dr) Re: Jetting advice... Date: 25 Apr 2000 18:03:28 -0700 Hi Jesse, I found your post informative because I will soon be doing the same. However, I must confess to being slightly confused. Thumper Racing told me that one only really needs to change the main jet on a DR350SE if the muffler is being replaced (even though it makes sense to me that providing more airflow will require more fuel at all RPM's). Could it be that Thumper Racing is correct because there is a limited increase in airflow at higher RPM (where the main jet comes into play) due to the restricted nature of the stock airbox (even if it is cut open)? Or, have you observed that increasing the main jet size is still necessary given the "airbox-carving-and-jx-needle-and-spring" modification? Am I missing something? Chris Beauchemin > Install a 140 main jet and get a jx needle and spring from Thumper Racing > and put the clip in the fourth groove down on the needle. This should help > the starting and give you a little more boost for little $$ > > Regards, > Jesse Kientz - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "preisinger" Subject: Re: (dr) drz400 Date: 25 Apr 2000 21:26:16 -0400 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0017_01BFAEFC.E3FC0800 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I got a 400E the next day, but I understand the kick start versions are = hard to get. I know I can not buy a the optional kick starter for my = bike ... out of stock with no promise delivery date .... also the = Bajadesigns dual sport kit is back ordered too with a promise delivery = date of 5 weeks ----- Original Message -----=20 From: ken s=20 To: dr@lists.xmission.com=20 Sent: Monday, April 24, 2000 7:55 PM Subject: (dr) drz400 hi guys, just signed on list,love it.i have one question,does anyone = know how long it should take for new drz400 to come in after you order = from dealer,i sold my 92 dr350 and orderd new 400 3 weeks ago. = thanks ken ------=_NextPart_000_0017_01BFAEFC.E3FC0800 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
I got a 400E the next day, but I understand the kick = start=20 versions are hard to get.    I know I can not buy a the = optional=20 kick starter for my bike ... out of stock with no promise delivery date = ....=20 also the Bajadesigns dual sport kit is back ordered too with a promise = delivery=20 date of 5 weeks
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hi guys, just signed on list,love = it.i have one=20 question,does anyone know how long it should take for new drz400 to = come in=20 after you order from dealer,i sold my 92 dr350 and orderd new 400 3 = weeks=20 ago.        thanks=20 ken
------=_NextPart_000_0017_01BFAEFC.E3FC0800-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Greg Lara" Subject: (dr) Street-legal CR250s Date: 25 Apr 2000 18:37:40 -0700 > As an aside, a buddy of mine showed me a dirt bike magazine from Japan that > had street legal kits for the Honda CR250! Lights, turn signals- the whole > works! The ads in this magazine indicated to me that there are minimal > hassles in Japan to get ANY bike street legal- even two strokes! I wonder if > the DR350 sold in Japan comes with a restrictive airbox, exhaust, etc. Actually, in Japan Honda sells street-legal CR250s right out of the box. On the other hand, the Japanese government is actually quite restrictive on motorcycles (as well as cars). For example, they have a tiered licensing system based on displacement and horsepower. Something like: 50 cc (scooters), under 250 cc, under 400 cc (53 HP max), and unlimited. Their licensing requirements are very tough and require a lengthy, difficult road test including slow-speed agility/control tests that I expect most of us would fail. Many people who want a license for a big bike pay $2,000 - $3,000 to attend a driving school for two or three months where they can memorize the road course in order to pass the test. Those who don't take this approach may have to take the road test 10 times before passing. (Of course, once they fail one test, there is usually a six-week waiting period until they can schedule their next road test.) In comparison, the license test here in CA was a joke. In addition, bikes 400cc and over must be submitted to a semi-annual safety inspection. Because the government inspector will simply fail the bike upon finding the first fault (and not tell you what else is wrong with the bike), many people pay a few hundred dollars to have a mechanic perform a pre-inspection. On the flip side, the displacement restrictions apply to 2-stroke and 4-stroke bikes alike. 250cc bikes seem to be the most popular, due to minimized licensing, inspection, and insurance hassles. Therefore, you find many 250cc 2-strike bikes, both dirt bikes and two-cylinder repli-racers. When I was living in Tokyo, I rode a Yamaha TDR250, a 250cc twin in a dual-sport configuration. To be honest, it was completely biased towards street riding, but it was a real screamer!. --Greg - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: (dr) RE: Jetting advice... Date: 25 Apr 2000 19:29:38 -0700 Hi Chris, I have found that with the airbox cut back fire screen removed and a free flowing pipe requires a richer main jet plus the needle clip in the fourth groove down. If it is too rich it will break up on wide open throttle. Plus you should check your plug color after you do this or any jetting it will tell you what is happening. hope this clears up the confusion. If you have more questions please feel free to get back to me. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 6:03 PM Cc: jesse@rvi.net Hi Jesse, I found your post informative because I will soon be doing the same. However, I must confess to being slightly confused. Thumper Racing told me that one only really needs to change the main jet on a DR350SE if the muffler is being replaced (even though it makes sense to me that providing more airflow will require more fuel at all RPM's). Could it be that Thumper Racing is correct because there is a limited increase in airflow at higher RPM (where the main jet comes into play) due to the restricted nature of the stock airbox (even if it is cut open)? Or, have you observed that increasing the main jet size is still necessary given the "airbox-carving-and-jx-needle-and-spring" modification? Am I missing something? Chris Beauchemin > Install a 140 main jet and get a jx needle and spring from Thumper Racing > and put the clip in the fourth groove down on the needle. This should help > the starting and give you a little more boost for little $$ > > Regards, > Jesse Kientz - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: (dr) What Bridgestone/Firestone should have done with 10,000-acres of land Date: 26 Apr 2000 01:40:40 -0400 C. Al Roof Promoter - The Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Ride Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, Inc. Office Manager / Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki Kawasaki of Gastonia Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Inc. Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc. 3224 Sparrow Springs Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 (704) 228-7210 Home (704) 867-9626 Office (704) 867-3699 Fax Al.Roof.for.NC.Trails@juno.com April 25, 2000 Public Affairs Department Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. 50 Century Boulevard Nashville, Tennessee 37214 (615) 872-1416 (615) 872-1414 Fax bfspr@bfusa.com RE: What Bridgestone/Firestone should have done with 10,000-acres of land Dear Gentlemen and Ladies, Below you will find a press release on Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) breathing new life into a damaged Colorado National Forest recreational site. Mitsubishi's funding will repair and improve the Grand Lake Multiple-Use Trail System, one of the Colorado's most heavily used trail systems. The trails provide recreational opportunities for riders of motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and four-wheel drive vehicles as well as skiers, snowshoers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, backpackers and hikers. Think about how much better it would have been if Bridgestone/Firestone would have created a multiple-use recreation area providing recreational opportunities for riders of motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and four-wheel drive vehicles as well as skiers, snowshoers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, backpackers and hikers on the 10,000-acres donated to the State of Tennessee which will only allow low-impact activities such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and hunting, making no consieration for off-highway vehicle recreation. I have yet to receive a reply to my e-mail letter to you dated April 15. As I stated in that letter, UNLESS YOU CAN CONVINCE ME OTHERWISE (i.e. making provisions for OHV recreation), the ED77 and ED78 tires that are now mounted on my dual purpose motorcycle will immediately be replaced by tires from a manufacturer who is more sensitive to it's customer base. I will hang these tires in effigy at every OHV club meeting and event I attend. I will encourage the membership of each and every OHV club, enthusiast group and national organization I can to boycott Bridgestone/Firestone products, and I will ask the manufactures of my motorcycle, all-terrain-vehicle, sport utility vehicle, and truck to do the same. I am deeply concerned and eagerly await your reply. Please have the common courtesy to send me a reply. Sincerely, Al C. Al Roof Promoter - The Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Ride Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, Inc. Office Manager / Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki Kawasaki of Gastonia Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Inc. Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc. Message------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------- Mitsubishi Motors Sponsors Colorado National Forest Restoration Auto Company Helps the Environment as a Tread Lightly! Partner In Education, Recreation and Restoration CYPRESS, Calif., April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- With its deep commitment to support environmental issues, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) breathes new life into a damaged Colorado National Forest recreational site. MMSA will partner with Tread Lightly!, a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation and protecting the great outdoors. MMSA is an official sponsor of Tread Lightly!'s "Restoration for Recreation" program. This program helps ensure that damaged lands become enjoyable recreation havens. It accomplishes this through land rehabilitation and public education on outdoor ethics to minimize future impacts. The Colorado project, the first in a planned series of national restoration projects sponsored by MMSA, consists of the construction of a new bridge, several stream crossings and restoration of nearby trails. The project, scheduled to begin this summer, is located in the Stillwater Pass area of the Sulphur Ranger District in Grand County, Colorado. The Colorado State Parks Trails Program has also provided a grant for this project. A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the project's completion is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 23, 2000, to coincide with "National Public Lands Day." "We care about the environment and we're very proud to support this critical restoration project, especially at a time when government budgets have been cut by as much as 80 percent," said Ellen Gleberman, MMSA senior vice president, legal, government relations and public affairs. "The program not only protects and preserves our land for future responsible use, but it also creates valuable partnerships with government agencies, private corporations and the public. It's a win-win situation for everyone involved," she added. The bridge will feature a natural, "cobblestone" look and will be built from recycled stone and steel materials. Another environmental benefit comes into play during construction -- the bridge will be built in pieces that are easily transported to the project site for assembly. These pieces won't require the use of heavy construction equipment, thereby eliminating the associated environmental impacts. The bridge will be installed on the Grand Lake Multiple-Use Trail System, one of the states' most heavily used trail systems. The trails provide recreational opportunities for riders of motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and four-wheel drive vehicles as well as skiers, snowshoers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, backpackers and hikers. With the increase in popularity as well as its multi-use nature, the trail system is showing the impact of heavy use. Loss of vegetation coupled with stream bank erosion has caused excess sediment to be deposited into the stream at the current crossings. This in turn reduces water quality and presents hazards to the public and the wildlife, especially the cutthroat trout, a fish recognized by Colorado as a "sensitive" species. Installing a new bridge and water crossings will dramatically reduce the amount of sediment being deposited, allowing more eco-friendly use of this recreational area. Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. was established in 1982 by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Tokyo, and markets a full line of vehicles, including coupes, convertibles, sedans and sport utility vehicles. The website address is www.mitsubishicars.com. Tread Lightly!'s website address is www.treadlightly.org. SOURCE Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. CO: Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc.; Colorado National Forest; Tread Lightly!; Colorado State Parks Trails Program ST: California, Colorado - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Subject: (dr) Mitsubishi Motors Sponsors Colorado National Forest Restoration Date: 26 Apr 2000 01:55:36 -0400 Mitsubishi Motors Sponsors Colorado National Forest Restoration Auto Company Helps the Environment as a Tread Lightly! Partner In Education, Recreation and Restoration CYPRESS, Calif., April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- With its deep commitment to support environmental issues, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) breathes new life into a damaged Colorado National Forest recreational site. MMSA will partner with Tread Lightly!, a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation and protecting the great outdoors. MMSA is an official sponsor of Tread Lightly!'s "Restoration for Recreation" program. This program helps ensure that damaged lands become enjoyable recreation havens. It accomplishes this through land rehabilitation and public education on outdoor ethics to minimize future impacts. The Colorado project, the first in a planned series of national restoration projects sponsored by MMSA, consists of the construction of a new bridge, several stream crossings and restoration of nearby trails. The project, scheduled to begin this summer, is located in the Stillwater Pass area of the Sulphur Ranger District in Grand County, Colorado. The Colorado State Parks Trails Program has also provided a grant for this project. A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the project's completion is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 23, 2000, to coincide with "National Public Lands Day." "We care about the environment and we're very proud to support this critical restoration project, especially at a time when government budgets have been cut by as much as 80 percent," said Ellen Gleberman, MMSA senior vice president, legal, government relations and public affairs. "The program not only protects and preserves our land for future responsible use, but it also creates valuable partnerships with government agencies, private corporations and the public. It's a win-win situation for everyone involved," she added. The bridge will feature a natural, "cobblestone" look and will be built from recycled stone and steel materials. Another environmental benefit comes into play during construction -- the bridge will be built in pieces that are easily transported to the project site for assembly. These pieces won't require the use of heavy construction equipment, thereby eliminating the associated environmental impacts. The bridge will be installed on the Grand Lake Multiple-Use Trail System, one of the states' most heavily used trail systems. The trails provide recreational opportunities for riders of motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and four-wheel drive vehicles as well as skiers, snowshoers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, backpackers and hikers. With the increase in popularity as well as its multi-use nature, the trail system is showing the impact of heavy use. Loss of vegetation coupled with stream bank erosion has caused excess sediment to be deposited into the stream at the current crossings. This in turn reduces water quality and presents hazards to the public and the wildlife, especially the cutthroat trout, a fish recognized by Colorado as a "sensitive" species. Installing a new bridge and water crossings will dramatically reduce the amount of sediment being deposited, allowing more eco-friendly use of this recreational area. Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. was established in 1982 by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Tokyo, and markets a full line of vehicles, including coupes, convertibles, sedans and sport utility vehicles. The website address is www.mitsubishicars.com. Tread Lightly!'s website address is www.treadlightly.org. SOURCE Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. CO: Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc.; Colorado National Forest; Tread Lightly!; Colorado State Parks Trails Program ST: California, Colorado ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "William C. Mitchell" Subject: (dr) Gears Date: 26 Apr 2000 13:18:45 -0400 First, thanks for the replies to my gearing question. It looks like 15-41 is the stock gearing for my 98-DR350SE. I bought a 14 tooth front sprocket that I'll be trying out soon, and I'll probably get a 13 later. My owners manual must be for an earlier model than what I have, since it claims the stock gearing is 15-43. The listed transmission gears must be off too. When I calculate what my RPMs should be in top gear, I'm about 400 higher by my tach. My manual says 6th gear is 0.826, does anyone have a newer manual than Sept. 97. I would appreciate the correct 1-6 transmission gear info. Bill Mitchell - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Comobu@aol.com Subject: (dr) Jeff Henshaw.. exhaust Date: 26 Apr 2000 13:41:11 EDT Jeff if you're still out there...do you still have the Cobra? Guy - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Comobu@aol.com Subject: (dr) Jetting.. Date: 26 Apr 2000 13:43:28 EDT Again I missed the jetting post on a certain mod.. something about the pilot jet getting reamed out.. also is it the spring and a different needle jet from Thumper?? These are questions for the DR-S CV carb... Thanks Guy - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Jetting.. Date: 26 Apr 2000 11:57:32 -0700 Hi Guy, the jx needle and spring is an aftermarket unit that works well with the CV carbs it has five grooves for changing the mid range fuel mixture. Thumper Racing handles them. As for the pilot jet thing I suggest that you adjust the fuel screw until you get the highest rpms then readjust the idle speed to normal with the throttle stop screw if this does not give satisfactory results like shorter warm up times and you are at over 2 turns out on the fuel screw then you can drill out the pilot with a # 78 drill bit this will give you a richer pilot circuit but not as rich as a #40 pilot. The fuel screw is located under the carb in front of the bowl if it has not been messed with before, it will have a brass plug over it with a tiny hole in the middle with a flash light you can see the screw slot below the brass plug. the brass plug must be drilled carefully so as not to go through and hit the fuel screw . Hope this clears things up. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Comobu@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2000 10:43 AM Again I missed the jetting post on a certain mod.. something about the pilot jet getting reamed out.. also is it the spring and a different needle jet from Thumper?? These are questions for the DR-S CV carb... Thanks Guy - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) Why does Suzuki make the stock airbox like that? Date: 26 Apr 2000 13:24:58 -0700 Well yeah, ya know it seems to me that the stock airbox has three screws on a cover on the left side. Do some people think that is a watertight seal? Another thing is, that the carburetor would be completely submerged by the time you get the airbox wet. So there would be a lot of places water might come in besides the box. Isn't there any breathers on the carb? How about all the connections on the snorkel, gas lines, etc., they would all be tested for leaks in that case. You could just as easily tape up the side of a Vortex where the filter is changed as you can tape the sides of your stock one, ( or use silicon sealant, whatever ) and the only opening left is on top, just like the stock one....... So it really is ludicrous to imply that a Vortex will chug-a-lug water like a thirsty hippopatumus, and the stock one makes your DR into a virtual submarine, capable of depths up to 200 feet..... Water is a non-issue when comparing the two. Power, however is an issue :) I noticed that the guy at DR350.com says that "in my opinion, the Vortex is not worth the price" and he says it costs 300 dollars, which is not true, it costs 279. All you need do is compare your jet size on a DR with the Vortex to the Jet size he says he is running, and you will see that he is wrong. My jet is a 155 and he is running a 145. Maybe not a fair comparison because my carb is 35mm and his is 34mm. If I had the stock airbox on my bike, or NO air box, it would have less power than it does with a tuned airbox on it. There is no other way to gain 4-7 HP for 279 dollars that I know of. That makes the Vortex well worth the price. The guy at dr350.com is just wrong. He even suggests that taking out the plastic thing on top of the stock airbox will help-- and it won't . It makes it worse. If you read the flow bench results at Jesse's website you will see that the guy is also wrong about the stock intake being capable of handling a 36mm carb. RST Racing Heads took the end plate and the filter off of the stock airbox, and it still flowed 3.8 CFM *LESS* than a *STOCK* DR350 cylinder head. With all due respect, his is not rocket science to understand -- the stock airbox is JUNK. Jeff ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2000 10:21 AM > Jeff, > Really good reply, sure wish I could reply to some of those rocket science > people. His degree's are probably not in the common sense field. Sure glad > he's not teaching our kids. > > Norm > > > "Jeff A. Henshaw" wrote: > > > I don't know how some of you guy's figure you're gonna get water in the > > airbox? Do you ride in water up to the bottom of the seat? And wouldn't > > the stock airbox take in water if you submerge IT up to the top? Of course > > it would... I don't get it? > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Jonathan Moon" > > To: "Oliver Block" ; > > Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 4:34 PM > > Subject: Re: (dr) Why does Suzuki make the stock airbox like that? > > > > > I believe it is because water can easily enter the carb through the > > > airbox if one cuts holes in it or uses a vortex airbox. That's why > > > mine is going to sealed back up with tape as the original owner cut it > > > up. by the way, anyone have a stock airbox that will fit a 92 DR350S > > > that they would like to be rid of? > > > > > > Jon > > > > > > --- Oliver Block wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > I apologize for this very basic question, but why did Suzuki > > > > choose that airbox design (on the DR350s) if it is so incredibly > > > > restrictive? Is there a downside to cutting the top off the airbox? > > > > Every person I know who has had their DR for a while has upgraded to > > > > the Cycle Gear or Vortec airbox, so why didn't Suzuki buy the rights > > > > to those designs a long time ago and incorporate it into the stock > > > > bike? Obviously I am totally ignorant as to how the after-market > > > > industry and bike manufacturers interact - if anyone out there has a > > > > minute to inform me I'd greatly appreciate it. > > > > > > > > As always, thanks for your time and your patience with a beginner. > > > > > > > > -Oliver > > > > `1995 DR350SE > > > > > > > > - > > > > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > > > > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > > > > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > > > > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > > > > > > > > > > > > Jonathan L. Moon > > > >BA, MA, BS, Common sense > > > > Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology > > > University of Georgia > > > > > > Voice (706)-542-1713 > > > Fax (706)-542-3719 > > > email: jlmoon@yahoo.com > > > > > > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: Re: (dr) Why does Suzuki make the stock airbox like that? Date: 26 Apr 2000 18:07:30 -0700 (PDT) Yes indeed!!If you look in the forums you will see I took this issue to task with him at great length.He states that the Vortex is not worth the money but changing the carb(from a cv)is.I ran the gammet on how the airbox will WELL outperform any carb upgrade out there.I totally agree that for the money there is NO other way to get more power to the rear wheel than a Vortex period.The problem with the stock airbox is unfixable it is the actual design of it that is it's flaw.To compare jet sizes with him is unfair is your motor stock?Sounds to me like a 435 is being fed on your end or your motors head flows like the Mississippi.I am currently running a 147.5 with a stock bore and the vortex with an FMF muffler.Pumper carb bored out to 35mm is on the way along with an FMF headerpipe so I'll try out a 150.This is an abnormaly large jet size for a stocker. > I noticed that the guy at DR350.com says that "in my > opinion, the Vortex is > not worth the price" > My jet is a 155 and he is running a 145. Maybe not > a fair comparison > because my carb is 35mm and his is 34mm. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online and get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/ - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) Why does Suzuki make the stock airbox like that? Date: 26 Apr 2000 19:07:19 -0700 Thanks John, you helped me prove my point by comparing a similar engine with Vortex, and your jet is bigger. I know mine wasn't a fair comparison but it also goes to show, that if I had a stock airbox full of holes my 435 would be hog-tied, right? :) I'll have to go read the forum that should make for interesting reading to see someone defy objective facts with subjective opinion. ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2000 6:07 PM > Yes indeed!!If you look in the forums you will see I > took this issue to task with him at great length.He > states that the Vortex is not worth the money but > changing the carb(from a cv)is.I ran the gammet on how > the airbox will WELL outperform any carb upgrade out > there.I totally agree that for the money there is NO > other way to get more power to the rear wheel than a > Vortex period.The problem with the stock airbox is > unfixable it is the actual design of it that is it's > flaw.To compare jet sizes with him is unfair is your > motor stock?Sounds to me like a 435 is being fed on > your end or your motors head flows like the > Mississippi.I am currently running a 147.5 with a > stock bore and the vortex with an FMF muffler.Pumper > carb bored out to 35mm is on the way along with an FMF > headerpipe so I'll try out a 150.This is an abnormaly > large jet size for a stocker. > > > I noticed that the guy at DR350.com says that "in my > > opinion, the Vortex is > > not worth the price" > My jet is a 155 and he is > running a 145. Maybe not > > a fair comparison > > because my carb is 35mm and his is 34mm. > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Talk to your friends online and get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. > http://im.yahoo.com/ > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Doug B" Subject: RE: (dr) GPS q's Date: 26 Apr 2000 20:45:26 -0700 I would like to extend a great big thank you to all who provided advice for wiring and operating GPS's on bikes. Now I just need to buy one and mount it to my soon to be acquired 97 DR350 SE that will replace my tired 'ole 94 DR 350SE. Doug - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin" Subject: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 26 Apr 2000 21:29:00 -0700 I'm being offered a nearly new Megamax reasonably cheap, but I'm wondering what the general opinion is of this muffler. Baja sells them for around $215. What should I expect to pay for a used one? Half that? Will this muffler make much of a difference powerwise over the stock one? I know, I know, I need to get the Vortex... that will happen soon) Chris - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 26 Apr 2000 22:29:28 -0700 > I'm being offered a nearly new Megamax reasonably cheap, but I'm wondering > what the general opinion is of this muffler. Baja sells them for around > $215. What should I expect to pay for a used one? Half that? > > Will this muffler make much of a difference powerwise over the stock one? > I know, I know, I need to get the Vortex... that will happen soon) > > Chris Well Chris, gee I sure hope they do add power... cause I just bought one for 255 with shipping =) - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 26 Apr 2000 22:33:55 -0700 Yes yes get it they make great power one of the guys that has one of my motors runs one and he can run with a YZ426 they are no longer manufactured so this may be your is your only chance to get one. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Jeff A. Henshaw Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2000 10:29 PM > I'm being offered a nearly new Megamax reasonably cheap, but I'm wondering > what the general opinion is of this muffler. Baja sells them for around > $215. What should I expect to pay for a used one? Half that? > > Will this muffler make much of a difference powerwise over the stock one? > I know, I know, I need to get the Vortex... that will happen soon) > > Chris Well Chris, gee I sure hope they do add power... cause I just bought one for 255 with shipping =) - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: andy.doyle@bt.com Subject: (dr) RE: DR greetings from Finland Date: 27 Apr 2000 09:02:06 +0100 Hi Mikko, I've been out of action for 9 weeks after a van turned into me on my = GPZ, mangling my left leg. I didn't have the list address at home, so I've = been off-air for a while. The DR is going fine, although it took a few = weeks before I could get my leg over it again. Raised a few eyebrows going = round on my son's scooter with crutches strapped to my back before that I = reckon I'll get about =A39000 compensation on top of the 9 week holiday, so I = think I feel a few upgrades coming on! A big-bore kit and pumper carb is top = of the list to get the best from Jesse's airbox. It's spring here too. = Though we hardly had any snow to speak of, it's good to have dry roads and 15+ = degrees C to ride around in. I'm not offroad much till my leg gets stronger, = but I'm looking forward to some more adventurous trails in the summer. Glad the clutch went well. My DR is still on the original battery = after 4 years and 40,000 miles, but I think I'd replace it more often if I was = going into the wilderness! It's a bastard to bump-start, especially on the = flat! A kickstart would be a handy addition for peace of mind! Cheers! Andy 96 DR350SES, Suffolk, England=20 > -----Original Message----- > From: mikko vimpari [SMTP:mikko.vimpari@mail.suomi.net] > Sent: 08 April 2000 12:26 > To: andy.doyle@bt.com > Subject: DR greetings from Finland >=20 > Hello Andy >=20 > I haven't heard from you on the list for a long time > so i thought, i'll write privately to hear, how you and Dr > are doing. > It's finally coming spring to the northern Finland, > It's been one metre of snow here, but soon i can > change spike tyres to the summer tyres. > I changed clutch plates and springs and everything went > smoothly. > Plates were not actually worn out, but i ride many days > lasting trips to the wilderness in the summertime,so i did it > for safety. > I have been chasing a used kickstarter kit to my SE, > but haven't found yet, a new kit would be very expensive > so maybe i will buy a new battery, also for safety issue. >=20 > It would be nice to hear, how you are doing, > please, could you write privately to me. >=20 > Cheers!(finnish: H=F6l=F6kynk=F6l=F6kyn! or Kippis!) >=20 > Mikko >=20 >=20 >=20 - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)" Subject: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK ! Date: 27 Apr 2000 11:06:10 +0100 > Hi Andy, > > (actually its been wet as hell as I'm sure you know). > > I was interested to see your quoted mileage - I presume a reasonable > proportion of that must be road use ? My 98SE has gone through its first > 10K with no major probs apart from endless brake pads, tires, front > sprockets, oil changes and a chain/rear spkt. Thats all trail riding in > some very wet conditions so pretty tough on the poor thing. > > Anyway, my interest is how your machine has held up, ie have you had to > replace/fix anything major? I shall more than likely keep mine for a few > years yet so am always interested in other's experiences. My KLX650 has > done 26K miles (mainly trail use) and parts of it are already suffering > badly though the previous owner wasn't very clever with a spanner. > > Hope yer leg heals quickly otherwise you'll miss the one week of sunshine > we might get later this year .... > > Cheers > > Steve > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Kerrie Steward" Subject: Re: (dr) Sanity Check Date: 27 Apr 2000 20:35:19 +1000 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_003C_01BFB088.1A9B7620 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Gary Wayne from Australia here.I to, have had the rattling noise and = it only appears to be when I am not revving it hard enough and labouring = the motor.My bike has the plastic tank therefore cannot be = vibration.When I rev it a bit harder the noise virtually disappears.It = seems to be pinging and if I run premium fuel I think it will disappear = totally(crap unleaded here with low octane).I am not a mechanic but this = is what I found,hope it helps Cheers all Wayne ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Gary Douglas=20 To: =20 Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 8:21 AM Subject: (dr) Sanity Check I think I've figured out what the odd metallic r-r-r-r-appp is on = acceleration and high revs with my '99 DR350. It a vibration coming from = the gas tank! It's the strangest sound, and I've been trying to figure = it out as I ride. Bike has 2,000 well maintained miles, and I just = changed oil/filter/plug/adjusted timing/cleaned air filter, etc. I was = experimenting with slightly different riding positions on-road, and I = found that when I was way forward with my knees squeezing in on the tank = that the vibrations perfectly matched the sound when it occurred. I = could alter the sound a little bit by squeezing in on the tank. I am = going to remove the tank and check all the rubber mounting cushions, and = maybe experiment with tightening or loosening the bolts. I don't know = what else to do other than a plastic tank, which is a possibility = anyways. I hit reserve the other day after 75 miles! Anyone else = have/notice that sound? Gary Douglas So. Burlington, VT (It stopped raining and hit 50 degrees today! Whoo-hoo! Summer!) ------=_NextPart_000_003C_01BFB088.1A9B7620 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Gary
       = Wayne from=20 Australia here.I to, have had the rattling noise and it only appears to = be when=20 I am not revving it hard enough and labouring the motor.My bike has the = plastic=20 tank therefore cannot be vibration.When I rev it a bit harder the noise=20 virtually disappears.It seems to be pinging and if I run premium fuel I = think it=20 will disappear totally(crap unleaded here with low octane).I am not a = mechanic=20 but this is what I found,hope it helps
Cheers all
          &nbs= p;   =20 Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From:=20 Gary=20 Douglas
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 = 8:21=20 AM
Subject: (dr) Sanity = Check

I think I've figured out what the odd = metallic=20 r-r-r-r-appp is on acceleration and high revs with my '99 DR350. It a=20 vibration coming from the gas tank! It's the strangest sound, and I've = been=20 trying to figure it out as I ride. Bike has 2,000 well maintained = miles, and I=20 just changed oil/filter/plug/adjusted timing/cleaned air filter, etc. = I was=20 experimenting with slightly different riding positions on-road, and = I =20 found that when I was way forward with my knees squeezing in on the = tank that=20 the vibrations perfectly matched the sound when it occurred. I could = alter the=20 sound a little bit by squeezing in on the tank. I am going to remove = the tank=20 and check all the rubber mounting cushions, and maybe experiment with=20 tightening or loosening the bolts. I don't know what else to do = other=20 than a plastic tank, which is a possibility anyways. I hit reserve the = other=20 day after 75 miles! Anyone else have/notice that sound?
    Gary = Douglas
    So. Burlington,=20 VT
    (It stopped = raining and hit 50=20 degrees today! Whoo-hoo! = Summer!)
------=_NextPart_000_003C_01BFB088.1A9B7620-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAld277@aol.com Subject: (dr) Fwd: The truth about CARA: sign this petition Date: 27 Apr 2000 07:19:30 EDT --part1_e0.3a0ce49.26397c42_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In a message dated 4/25/2000 9:52:22 AM Central Daylight Time, Jack 5588 writes: << Dear Friend: > > Within the next month, the House of Representatives may bring up for a > vote the worst piece of legislation for property owners rights in the > past thirty years - the Conservation and Reinvestment Act, known as > CARA. CARA will create a $45 billion dollar permanent federal > government slush fund to buy up private property. There is no > protection from eminent domain, so federal and state government can > literally leave you no choice on whether to sell your land - AT THEIR > LOW BALL PRICE. > > To fully appreciate the disaster that CARA would create, imagine this > tool in the hands of a Gore Administration. > > Join me in doing something to defeat CARA. Get others who care about > this issue to sign this petition, http://onedemocracy.com/cara and it > will be delivered to key leaders in the House of Representatives. This > will also allow you and others to keep informed on the things you can do > to stop this attack on all of our property rights. > > Thank you, > > Chuck Cushman, Executive Director and Founder > American Land Rights Association >> --part1_e0.3a0ce49.26397c42_boundary Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Disposition: inline Return-path: Jack5588@aol.com Full-name: Jack 5588 Message-ID: <6d.3062a8e.26370b26@aol.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: AOL 5.0 for Windows sub 106 Dear Friend: > > Within the next month, the House of Representatives may bring up for a > vote the worst piece of legislation for property owners rights in the > past thirty years - the Conservation and Reinvestment Act, known as > CARA. CARA will create a $45 billion dollar permanent federal > government slush fund to buy up private property. There is no > protection from eminent domain, so federal and state government can > literally leave you no choice on whether to sell your land - AT THEIR > LOW BALL PRICE. > > To fully appreciate the disaster that CARA would create, imagine this > tool in the hands of a Gore Administration. > > Join me in doing something to defeat CARA. Get others who care about > this issue to sign this petition, http://onedemocracy.com/cara and it > will be delivered to key leaders in the House of Representatives. This > will also allow you and others to keep informed on the things you can do > to stop this attack on all of our property rights. > > Thank you, > > Chuck Cushman, Executive Director and Founder > American Land Rights Association > --part1_e0.3a0ce49.26397c42_boundary-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Scribbled@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK ! Date: 27 Apr 2000 08:21:36 EDT FYI - I have a 99DR350SE, 3500 miles, mostly grueling off road riding and had to replace the CDI. The start button didn't work, when hotwired the lights would flicker. I would feel more comfortable in the woods with a kickstart. I also feel this list in extremely valuable! Jessie and the others provide a great service to us all! Keep up the good work! :) << Subj: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK ! Date: 00-04-27 06:07:05 EDT From: scopsey@lucent.com (Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)) Sender: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com Reply-to: scopsey@lucent.com (Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)) To: dr@lists.xmission.com > Hi Andy, > > (actually its been wet as hell as I'm sure you know). > > I was interested to see your quoted mileage - I presume a reasonable > proportion of that must be road use ? My 98SE has gone through its first > 10K with no major probs apart from endless brake pads, tires, front > sprockets, oil changes and a chain/rear spkt. Thats all trail riding in > some very wet conditions so pretty tough on the poor thing. > > Anyway, my interest is how your machine has held up, ie have you had to > replace/fix anything major? I shall more than likely keep mine for a few > years yet so am always interested in other's experiences. My KLX650 has > done 26K miles (mainly trail use) and parts of it are already suffering > badly though the previous owner wasn't very clever with a spanner. > > Hope yer leg heals quickly otherwise you'll miss the one week of sunshine > we might get later this year .... > > Cheers > > Steve > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. 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Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 11:06:10 +0100 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2448.0) Content-Type: text/plain Sender: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com Precedence: bulk Reply-To: "Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)" >> - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) RE: DR greetings from Finland Date: 27 Apr 2000 06:20:50 -0700 Hi Andy, It may be possible to install the kickstarter on your model to find out you would have to remove the clutch cover and see if the two tapped holes are at the rear of the motor behind where the kickstarter would normally go. Just a thought Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of andy.doyle@bt.com Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 1:02 AM Hi Mikko, I've been out of action for 9 weeks after a van turned into me on my GPZ, mangling my left leg. I didn't have the list address at home, so I've been off-air for a while. The DR is going fine, although it took a few weeks before I could get my leg over it again. Raised a few eyebrows going round on my son's scooter with crutches strapped to my back before that I reckon I'll get about £9000 compensation on top of the 9 week holiday, so I think I feel a few upgrades coming on! A big-bore kit and pumper carb is top of the list to get the best from Jesse's airbox. It's spring here too. Though we hardly had any snow to speak of, it's good to have dry roads and 15+ degrees C to ride around in. I'm not offroad much till my leg gets stronger, but I'm looking forward to some more adventurous trails in the summer. Glad the clutch went well. My DR is still on the original battery after 4 years and 40,000 miles, but I think I'd replace it more often if I was going into the wilderness! It's a bastard to bump-start, especially on the flat! A kickstart would be a handy addition for peace of mind! Cheers! Andy 96 DR350SES, Suffolk, England > -----Original Message----- > From: mikko vimpari [SMTP:mikko.vimpari@mail.suomi.net] > Sent: 08 April 2000 12:26 > To: andy.doyle@bt.com > Subject: DR greetings from Finland > > Hello Andy > > I haven't heard from you on the list for a long time > so i thought, i'll write privately to hear, how you and Dr > are doing. > It's finally coming spring to the northern Finland, > It's been one metre of snow here, but soon i can > change spike tyres to the summer tyres. > I changed clutch plates and springs and everything went > smoothly. > Plates were not actually worn out, but i ride many days > lasting trips to the wilderness in the summertime,so i did it > for safety. > I have been chasing a used kickstarter kit to my SE, > but haven't found yet, a new kit would be very expensive > so maybe i will buy a new battery, also for safety issue. > > It would be nice to hear, how you are doing, > please, could you write privately to me. > > Cheers!(finnish: Hölökynkölökyn! or Kippis!) > > Mikko > > > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Staskiewicz, Frank" Subject: (dr) RM250 Forks Date: 27 Apr 2000 09:26:26 -0400 Would a set of 86' RM250 front forks be worth checking out for a swap on my DR350 or is that going too far back in time? - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: andy.doyle@bt.com Subject: RE: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK ! Date: 27 Apr 2000 14:03:25 +0100 Hi Steve, The vast majority of my DR's 40,000 miles have been on backroads and green lanes, with occasional forays onto motorways (very boring at 85mph) and mud, which is rather interesting on the Avon Gripsters I run! I've recently had to replace the clutch plates and springs, and the ignition switch died about the same time. I've had the clutch cable snap twice, but this was caused by the lever at the engine end of the cable having a 'v' shaped slot in it that was cutting into the cable. I filed it square and the current on has lasted 20000 miles plus. My rear tyres are iffy after 5000 miles but I run them to 6000 coz I'm mean and I'm not worried about grip on the rear centre tread. Front tyres and pads last 10000 or so. I'm on my 3rd new set of sprockets so I guess they run about 10000 too. 'O' ring chains go about 6000 then I stick a cheapo on till the sprockets are knackered. Noticeably more power at the back wheel with a cheap, non-'O' ring chain! I've had the throttle cable snap once, but the only other time it's let me down was on a trip through the Brecon Beacons last year, where it managed to get stuck in 6th on the 1st day. This buggered the trail riding but it did get me the 300 miles home again. It turned out to be a little bolt on the end of the selector mechanism had come out....fixed it with only removing the clutch cover. The only other problem I can remember having was when riding flat out in sub-zero temperatures. If I rode at full throttle for more than 3 minutes, the beast didn't want to know anything under 5000rpm after that...you had to switch off and wait a few minutes, then it would be fine. I eventually found that the rubber diaphragm in the CV carb was freezing to the top of the carb, leaving the jet wide open. A good clean followed by a THIN layer of grease on the upper surface has cured this. I've owned a lot of bikes in my 27 years of riding, and the DR is my favourite by a long way. It has sufficient go to be fun but tops out at legalish speeds so I don't need any restraint (never one of my strong points!). I had a quick blat on a mate's GSXR1100 a few months back, and rather rapidly saw 160mph in a 60 limit...not the way to keep your licence or your legs! I ride weekly with a crowd including Blades, TL1000s, ZXRs etc and usually spend quite a lot of time at each meeting point waiting for them. Unless the route includes straight roads! I've got Jesse's airbox, Acerbis tank so I don't have to find gas every hour, a low front mudguard so the bike goes where I point it on windy days, a White Bros oversize front disk and, wait for it, a q/d windscreen. The latter makes 85mph cruising a LOT more comfortable, and comes off in 10 secs for offroad. It gets fed 10/40 semi synthetic every 2000 miles or so, and probably drinks about 250mls between times. If you get anywhere near as much pleasure from yours as I've had you've made a good buy! Have you found any tyres that grip wet grass, mud and tarmac? Cheers! Andy 96 DR350SES Suffolk, England > -----Original Message----- > From: Copsey, Stephen J (Steve) [SMTP:scopsey@lucent.com] > Sent: 27 April 2000 11:06 > To: dr@lists.xmission.com > Subject: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK ! > > > Hi Andy, > > > > (actually its been wet as hell as I'm sure you know). > > > > I was interested to see your quoted mileage - I presume a reasonable > > proportion of that must be road use ? My 98SE has gone through its first > > 10K with no major probs apart from endless brake pads, tires, front > > sprockets, oil changes and a chain/rear spkt. Thats all trail riding in > > some very wet conditions so pretty tough on the poor thing. > > > > Anyway, my interest is how your machine has held up, ie have you had to > > replace/fix anything major? I shall more than likely keep mine for a few > > years yet so am always interested in other's experiences. My KLX650 has > > done 26K miles (mainly trail use) and parts of it are already suffering > > badly though the previous owner wasn't very clever with a spanner. > > > > Hope yer leg heals quickly otherwise you'll miss the one week of > sunshine > > we might get later this year .... > > > > Cheers > > > > Steve > > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) RM250 Forks Date: 27 Apr 2000 06:38:19 -0700 Hi Frank, as long as they are 43mm they will slide into your triple clamps. I used the 87 RM forks and they did fine. You will have to play with the wheel spacers and bearings unless you use the RM wheel also. I am not sure if the 86 had the cartridge fork but the 87 did hope this helps. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Staskiewicz, Frank Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 6:26 AM Would a set of 86' RM250 front forks be worth checking out for a swap on my DR350 or is that going too far back in time? - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: andy.doyle@bt.com Subject: RE: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK ! Date: 27 Apr 2000 14:21:31 +0100 Meant to stick this URL on the last posting. Gotta spare =A3150?=20 http://www.tts-performance.co.uk/tts.shtml Cheers! Andy > -----Original Message----- > From: Copsey, Stephen J (Steve) [SMTP:scopsey@lucent.com] > Sent: 27 April 2000 11:06 > To: dr@lists.xmission.com > Subject: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK ! >=20 > > Hi Andy, > >=20 > > (actually its been wet as hell as I'm sure you know). > >=20 > > I was interested to see your quoted mileage - I presume a = reasonable > > proportion of that must be road use ? My 98SE has gone through its = first > > 10K with no major probs apart from endless brake pads, tires, front > > sprockets, oil changes and a chain/rear spkt. Thats all trail = riding in > > some very wet conditions so pretty tough on the poor thing. > >=20 > > Anyway, my interest is how your machine has held up, ie have you = had to > > replace/fix anything major? I shall more than likely keep mine for = a few > > years yet so am always interested in other's experiences. My KLX650 = has > > done 26K miles (mainly trail use) and parts of it are already = suffering > > badly though the previous owner wasn't very clever with a spanner. > >=20 > > Hope yer leg heals quickly otherwise you'll miss the one week of > sunshine > > we might get later this year .... > >=20 > > Cheers > >=20 > > Steve > >=20 >=20 > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: andy.doyle@bt.com Subject: RE: (dr) RE: DR greetings from Finland Date: 27 Apr 2000 14:51:47 +0100 Hi Jesse! =20 I didn't notice these holes in my cover (presumably behind the blanking plug?), but I'll check next time it's off. I plan to buy a spare = engine from the breakers to have a big bore kit fitted (I just like having 2 motors!) The chances are it'll be an older model than mine, though = with a lot less miles, so it may well be possible to fit to that. I wouldn't = want the kickstart INSTEAD of the electric boot though! I haven't tried = kicking a bike over in a stream or halfway up a slippery hill for a LONG time! = Will be after one of your bored pumper carbs when the insurance money comes through! How's life the other side of the pond? Cheers! Andy=20 > -----Original Message----- > From: Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com [SMTP:jesse@rvi.net] > Sent: 27 April 2000 14:21 > To: andy.doyle; dr > Subject: RE: (dr) RE: DR greetings from Finland >=20 > Hi Andy, It may be possible to install the kickstarter on your model = to > find > out you would have to remove the clutch cover and see if the two = tapped > holes are at the rear of the motor behind where the kickstarter would > normally go. Just a thought >=20 > Regards, > Jesse Kientz > http://www.kientech.com/ >=20 > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com = [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On > Behalf Of andy.doyle@bt.com > Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 1:02 AM > To: dr@lists.xmission.com > Subject: (dr) RE: DR greetings from Finland >=20 >=20 > Hi Mikko, >=20 > I've been out of action for 9 weeks after a van turned into me on my = GPZ, > mangling my left leg. I didn't have the list address at home, so = I've > been > off-air for a while. The DR is going fine, although it took a few = weeks > before I could get my leg over it again. Raised a few eyebrows going > round > on my son's scooter with crutches strapped to my back before that I > reckon > I'll get about =A39000 compensation on top of the 9 week holiday, so = I think > I > feel a few upgrades coming on! A big-bore kit and pumper carb is top = of > the > list to get the best from Jesse's airbox. It's spring here too. = Though > we > hardly had any snow to speak of, it's good to have dry roads and 15+ > degrees > C to ride around in. I'm not offroad much till my leg gets stronger, = but > I'm looking forward to some more adventurous trails in the summer. >=20 > Glad the clutch went well. My DR is still on the original battery = after 4 > years and 40,000 miles, but I think I'd replace it more often if I = was > going > into the wilderness! It's a bastard to bump-start, especially on the > flat! > A kickstart would be a handy addition for peace of mind! >=20 > Cheers! >=20 > Andy >=20 > 96 DR350SES, Suffolk, England >=20 > > -----Original Message----- > > From: mikko vimpari [SMTP:mikko.vimpari@mail.suomi.net] > > Sent: 08 April 2000 12:26 > > To: andy.doyle@bt.com > > Subject: DR greetings from Finland > > > > Hello Andy > > > > I haven't heard from you on the list for a long time > > so i thought, i'll write privately to hear, how you and Dr > > are doing. > > It's finally coming spring to the northern Finland, > > It's been one metre of snow here, but soon i can > > change spike tyres to the summer tyres. > > I changed clutch plates and springs and everything went > > smoothly. > > Plates were not actually worn out, but i ride many days > > lasting trips to the wilderness in the summertime,so i did it > > for safety. > > I have been chasing a used kickstarter kit to my SE, > > but haven't found yet, a new kit would be very expensive > > so maybe i will buy a new battery, also for safety issue. > > > > It would be nice to hear, how you are doing, > > please, could you write privately to me. > > > > Cheers!(finnish: H=F6l=F6kynk=F6l=F6kyn! or Kippis!) > > > > Mikko > > > > > > >=20 > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. >=20 >=20 > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: andy.doyle@bt.com Subject: (dr) RE: Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK ! Date: 27 Apr 2000 14:23:54 +0100 Sorry if this is double-posted! I think I just sent it to Steve! Hi Steve, The vast majority of my DR's 40,000 miles have been on backroads and green lanes, with occasional forays onto motorways (very boring at 85mph) and mud, which is rather interesting on the Avon Gripsters I run! I've recently had to replace the clutch plates and springs, and the ignition switch died about the same time. I've had the clutch cable snap twice, but this was caused by the lever at the engine end of the cable having a 'v' shaped slot in it that was cutting into the cable. I filed it square and the current on has lasted 20000 miles plus. My rear tyres are iffy after 5000 miles but I run them to 6000 coz I'm mean and I'm not worried about grip on the rear centre tread. Front tyres and pads last 10000 or so. I'm on my 3rd new set of sprockets so I guess they run about 10000 too. 'O' ring chains go about 6000 then I stick a cheapo on till the sprockets are knackered. Noticeably more power at the back wheel with a cheap, non-'O' ring chain! I've had the throttle cable snap once, but the only other time it's let me down was on a trip through the Brecon Beacons last year, where it managed to get stuck in 6th on the 1st day. This buggered the trail riding but it did get me the 300 miles home again. It turned out to be a little bolt on the end of the selector mechanism had come out....fixed it with only removing the clutch cover. The only other problem I can remember having was when riding flat out in sub-zero temperatures. If I rode at full throttle for more than 3 minutes, the beast didn't want to know anything under 5000rpm after that...you had to switch off and wait a few minutes, then it would be fine. I eventually found that the rubber diaphragm in the CV carb was freezing to the top of the carb, leaving the jet wide open. A good clean followed by a THIN layer of grease on the upper surface has cured this. I've owned a lot of bikes in my 27 years of riding, and the DR is my favourite by a long way. It has sufficient go to be fun but tops out at legalish speeds so I don't need any restraint (never one of my strong points!). I had a quick blat on a mate's GSXR1100 a few months back, and rather rapidly saw 160mph in a 60 limit...not the way to keep your licence or your legs! I ride weekly with a crowd including Blades, TL1000s, ZXRs etc and usually spend quite a lot of time at each meeting point waiting for them. Unless the route includes straight roads! I've got Jesse's airbox, Acerbis tank so I don't have to find gas every hour, a low front mudguard so the bike goes where I point it on windy days, a White Bros oversize front disk and, wait for it, a q/d windscreen. The latter makes 85mph cruising a LOT more comfortable, and comes off in 10 secs for offroad. It gets fed 10/40 semi synthetic every 2000 miles or so, and probably drinks about 250mls between times. If you get anywhere near as much pleasure from yours as I've had you've made a good buy! Have you found any tyres that grip wet grass, mud and tarmac? Cheers! Andy 96 DR350SES Suffolk, England > -----Original Message----- > From: Copsey, Stephen J (Steve) [SMTP:scopsey@lucent.com] > Sent: 27 April 2000 10:51 > To: 'andy.doyle@bt.com' > Subject: Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK ! > > Hi Andy, > > (actually its been wet as hell as I'm sure you know). > > I was interested to see your quoted mileage - I presume a reasonable > proportion of that must be road use ? My 98SE has gone through its first > 10K > with no major probs apart from endless brake pads, tires, front sprockets, > oil changes and a chain/rear spkt. Thats all trail riding in some very wet > conditions so pretty tough on the poor thing. > > Anyway, my interest is how your machine has held up, ie have you had to > replace/fix anything major? I shall more than likely keep mine for a few > years yet so am always interested in other's experiences. My KLX650 has > done > 26K miles (mainly trail use) and parts of it are already suffering badly > though the previous owner wasn't very clever with a spanner. > > Hope yer leg heals quickly otherwise you'll miss the one week of sunshine > we > might get later this year .... > > Cheers > > Steve > > > ---------- > > From: andy.doyle@bt.com[SMTP:andy.doyle@bt.com] > > Reply To: andy.doyle@bt.com > > Sent: 27 April 2000 09:02 > > To: dr@lists.xmission.com > > Subject: (dr) RE: DR greetings from Finland > > > > Hi Mikko, > > > > I've been out of action for 9 weeks after a van turned into me on my > GPZ, > > mangling my left leg. I didn't have the list address at home, so I've > > been > > off-air for a while. The DR is going fine, although it took a few weeks > > before I could get my leg over it again. Raised a few eyebrows going > > round > > on my son's scooter with crutches strapped to my back before that I > > reckon > > I'll get about £9000 compensation on top of the 9 week holiday, so I > think > > I > > feel a few upgrades coming on! A big-bore kit and pumper carb is top of > > the > > list to get the best from Jesse's airbox. It's spring here too. Though > > we > > hardly had any snow to speak of, it's good to have dry roads and 15+ > > degrees > > C to ride around in. I'm not offroad much till my leg gets stronger, > but > > I'm looking forward to some more adventurous trails in the summer. > > > > Glad the clutch went well. My DR is still on the original battery after > 4 > > years and 40,000 miles, but I think I'd replace it more often if I was > > going > > into the wilderness! It's a bastard to bump-start, especially on the > > flat! > > A kickstart would be a handy addition for peace of mind! > > > > Cheers! > > > > Andy > > > > 96 DR350SES, Suffolk, England > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: mikko vimpari [SMTP:mikko.vimpari@mail.suomi.net] > > > Sent: 08 April 2000 12:26 > > > To: andy.doyle@bt.com > > > Subject: DR greetings from Finland > > > > > > Hello Andy > > > > > > I haven't heard from you on the list for a long time > > > so i thought, i'll write privately to hear, how you and Dr > > > are doing. > > > It's finally coming spring to the northern Finland, > > > It's been one metre of snow here, but soon i can > > > change spike tyres to the summer tyres. > > > I changed clutch plates and springs and everything went > > > smoothly. > > > Plates were not actually worn out, but i ride many days > > > lasting trips to the wilderness in the summertime,so i did it > > > for safety. > > > I have been chasing a used kickstarter kit to my SE, > > > but haven't found yet, a new kit would be very expensive > > > so maybe i will buy a new battery, also for safety issue. > > > > > > It would be nice to hear, how you are doing, > > > please, could you write privately to me. > > > > > > Cheers!(finnish: Hölökynkölökyn! or Kippis!) > > > > > > Mikko > > > > > > > > > > > > > - > > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) RE: DR greetings from Finland Date: 27 Apr 2000 08:07:45 -0700 Hi Andy, These tapped holes are inside you would have to remove the clutch cover to see them they hold a little bracket that engages the kickstart gear. A friend that works for Suzuki did this to his 96 just for a backup and has had to use it on occasion. Life is good here in Oregon It is springtime with lots of green everywhere. I have been almost busier than I want to be I became an official senior citizen on the first of April, 65 but I am still out in the woods with the young guys now and then. The airbox thing is gradually picking up along with some of the other items I am handling it is helping to supplement my retirement plus keeps my mind working . The list is a great thing I really enjoy the communication with the guys on it. You take care now will talk more later. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of andy.doyle@bt.com Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 6:52 AM Hi Jesse! I didn't notice these holes in my cover (presumably behind the blanking plug?), but I'll check next time it's off. I plan to buy a spare engine from the breakers to have a big bore kit fitted (I just like having 2 motors!) The chances are it'll be an older model than mine, though with a lot less miles, so it may well be possible to fit to that. I wouldn't want the kickstart INSTEAD of the electric boot though! I haven't tried kicking a bike over in a stream or halfway up a slippery hill for a LONG time! Will be after one of your bored pumper carbs when the insurance money comes through! How's life the other side of the pond? Cheers! Andy > -----Original Message----- > From: Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com [SMTP:jesse@rvi.net] > Sent: 27 April 2000 14:21 > To: andy.doyle; dr > Subject: RE: (dr) RE: DR greetings from Finland > > Hi Andy, It may be possible to install the kickstarter on your model to > find > out you would have to remove the clutch cover and see if the two tapped > holes are at the rear of the motor behind where the kickstarter would > normally go. Just a thought > > Regards, > Jesse Kientz > http://www.kientech.com/ > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On > Behalf Of andy.doyle@bt.com > Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 1:02 AM > To: dr@lists.xmission.com > Subject: (dr) RE: DR greetings from Finland > > > Hi Mikko, > > I've been out of action for 9 weeks after a van turned into me on my GPZ, > mangling my left leg. I didn't have the list address at home, so I've > been > off-air for a while. The DR is going fine, although it took a few weeks > before I could get my leg over it again. Raised a few eyebrows going > round > on my son's scooter with crutches strapped to my back before that I > reckon > I'll get about £9000 compensation on top of the 9 week holiday, so I think > I > feel a few upgrades coming on! A big-bore kit and pumper carb is top of > the > list to get the best from Jesse's airbox. It's spring here too. Though > we > hardly had any snow to speak of, it's good to have dry roads and 15+ > degrees > C to ride around in. I'm not offroad much till my leg gets stronger, but > I'm looking forward to some more adventurous trails in the summer. > > Glad the clutch went well. My DR is still on the original battery after 4 > years and 40,000 miles, but I think I'd replace it more often if I was > going > into the wilderness! It's a bastard to bump-start, especially on the > flat! > A kickstart would be a handy addition for peace of mind! > > Cheers! > > Andy > > 96 DR350SES, Suffolk, England > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: mikko vimpari [SMTP:mikko.vimpari@mail.suomi.net] > > Sent: 08 April 2000 12:26 > > To: andy.doyle@bt.com > > Subject: DR greetings from Finland > > > > Hello Andy > > > > I haven't heard from you on the list for a long time > > so i thought, i'll write privately to hear, how you and Dr > > are doing. > > It's finally coming spring to the northern Finland, > > It's been one metre of snow here, but soon i can > > change spike tyres to the summer tyres. > > I changed clutch plates and springs and everything went > > smoothly. > > Plates were not actually worn out, but i ride many days > > lasting trips to the wilderness in the summertime,so i did it > > for safety. > > I have been chasing a used kickstarter kit to my SE, > > but haven't found yet, a new kit would be very expensive > > so maybe i will buy a new battery, also for safety issue. > > > > It would be nice to hear, how you are doing, > > please, could you write privately to me. > > > > Cheers!(finnish: Hölökynkölökyn! or Kippis!) > > > > Mikko > > > > > > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: USSergeant@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 27 Apr 2000 11:33:30 EDT I paid $250 for my Megamax just a few weeks ago and feel it gave me a much better response- even with the stock jetting, airbox, no other engine mods. They say this exhaust is discontinued- I searched a while before I found one at Motorcycle Accessory Wharehouse (MAW). Scott - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 27 Apr 2000 08:47:12 -0700 Scott and the rest of you, I think I got the last one they had. I jumped on it when I heard you bought one from them, and at that time they said they had either one or two left. In my case the head pipe is larger than stock so it will need work to fit, Jesse does this at his shop too. The Collar comes off and gets enlarged on a lathe or something, and welded back on again. Then he seals it with the red RTV stuff, because you lose the O-ring seal in the process. I can't wait to ride it. The bike is so awesome already it should be quite nice with the new pipe on. Plus, it'll be the only part on the bike that's still shiny, at least for a day or two =) ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 8:33 AM > I paid $250 for my Megamax just a few weeks ago and feel it gave me a much > better response- even with the stock jetting, airbox, no other engine mods. > > They say this exhaust is discontinued- I searched a while before I found one > at Motorcycle Accessory Wharehouse (MAW). > > Scott > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Ric Aruffo" Subject: RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 27 Apr 2000 11:23:21 -0500 Jesse, I have the same problem with the stock header pipe being too large. Did you say that someone sells an FMF header pipe that will fit the FMF exhaust? Ric Aruffo -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Jeff A. Henshaw Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 10:47 AM Scott and the rest of you, I think I got the last one they had. I jumped on it when I heard you bought one from them, and at that time they said they had either one or two left. In my case the head pipe is larger than stock so it will need work to fit, Jesse does this at his shop too. The Collar comes off and gets enlarged on a lathe or something, and welded back on again. Then he seals it with the red RTV stuff, because you lose the O-ring seal in the process. I can't wait to ride it. The bike is so awesome already it should be quite nice with the new pipe on. Plus, it'll be the only part on the bike that's still shiny, at least for a day or two =) ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 8:33 AM > I paid $250 for my Megamax just a few weeks ago and feel it gave me a much > better response- even with the stock jetting, airbox, no other engine mods. > > They say this exhaust is discontinued- I searched a while before I found one > at Motorcycle Accessory Wharehouse (MAW). > > Scott > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Christopher Bruno Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 27 Apr 2000 12:32:49 -0400 Ric Aruffo wrote: > > Jesse, > I have the same problem with the stock header pipe being too large. Did you > say that someone sells an FMF header pipe that will fit the FMF exhaust? > > Ric Aruffo Jeff said that his stock pipe was larger than stock so I believe he had a different issue than you. I think I know what you're saying because I, too, had a problem with the header pipe being too larger - sort of. You can't use the stock header pipe with the OEM gasket and an FMF pipe. But mine fit pretty well without any gasket at all (no leaks, anyways). -Chris Bruno 90 DR350+ 95 VFR 88 EX500 Racer 75 DT175 - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 27 Apr 2000 09:30:58 -0700 Hi Ric, the stock headpipe will fit the mega max ok but the oversize headpipe will not so I have to enlarge the area where the headpipe slips into the megamax. I just cut it off, bore it out to fit the headpipe and weld it back on. If your headpipe will not slip in it is not the stock head pipe. The oversize headpipes are 1&1/2 inches in diameter vs 1&3/8 inches for the stock one. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Ric Aruffo Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 9:23 AM Jesse, I have the same problem with the stock header pipe being too large. Did you say that someone sells an FMF header pipe that will fit the FMF exhaust? Ric Aruffo -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Jeff A. Henshaw Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 10:47 AM Scott and the rest of you, I think I got the last one they had. I jumped on it when I heard you bought one from them, and at that time they said they had either one or two left. In my case the head pipe is larger than stock so it will need work to fit, Jesse does this at his shop too. The Collar comes off and gets enlarged on a lathe or something, and welded back on again. Then he seals it with the red RTV stuff, because you lose the O-ring seal in the process. I can't wait to ride it. The bike is so awesome already it should be quite nice with the new pipe on. Plus, it'll be the only part on the bike that's still shiny, at least for a day or two =) ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 8:33 AM > I paid $250 for my Megamax just a few weeks ago and feel it gave me a much > better response- even with the stock jetting, airbox, no other engine mods. > > They say this exhaust is discontinued- I searched a while before I found one > at Motorcycle Accessory Wharehouse (MAW). > > Scott > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 27 Apr 2000 09:38:40 -0700 You are correct Chris you have to get rid of the mesh sleeve that is on the stock headpipe. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Christopher Bruno Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 9:33 AM Ric Aruffo wrote: > > Jesse, > I have the same problem with the stock header pipe being too large. Did you > say that someone sells an FMF header pipe that will fit the FMF exhaust? > > Ric Aruffo Jeff said that his stock pipe was larger than stock so I believe he had a different issue than you. I think I know what you're saying because I, too, had a problem with the header pipe being too larger - sort of. You can't use the stock header pipe with the OEM gasket and an FMF pipe. But mine fit pretty well without any gasket at all (no leaks, anyways). -Chris Bruno 90 DR350+ 95 VFR 88 EX500 Racer 75 DT175 - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: andy.doyle@bt.com Subject: RE: (dr) RE: DR greetings from Finland Date: 27 Apr 2000 16:22:59 +0100 Wow! That's even older than me! Congratulations on coming of age! Hope you intend to grow old disgracefully! Does the US Govt cough up a decent living pension or is it a pittance like they dish out over here? I can assure you from all of us that the list benefits from you more than you benefit from us! Don't work too hard, speak soon. Andy > -----Original Message----- > From: Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com [SMTP:jesse@rvi.net] > Sent: 27 April 2000 16:08 > To: andy.doyle; dr > Subject: RE: (dr) RE: DR greetings from Finland > > Hi Andy, These tapped holes are inside you would have to remove the > clutch > cover to see them they hold a little bracket that engages the kickstart > gear. A friend that works for Suzuki did this to his 96 just for a backup > and has had to use it on occasion. Life is good here in Oregon It is > springtime with lots of green everywhere. I have been almost busier than I > want to be I became an official senior citizen on the first of April, 65 > but > I am still out in the woods with the young guys now and then. The airbox > thing is gradually picking up along with some of the other items I am > handling it is helping to supplement my retirement plus keeps my mind > working . The list is a great thing I really enjoy the communication with > the guys on it. You take care now will talk more later. > Regards, > Jesse Kientz > http://www.kientech.com/ [Doyle,A,Andy,NAI22 DOYLEA X] snip - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mike Nielson Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 27 Apr 2000 12:28:09 -0700 Hmmm ... I think this sort of speaks to a concern that I have about a '96 DR350 I recently bought with a SuperTrapp EAR already installed. The fit between the header pipe and the muffler is not great (i.e., it's pretty loose) and it appears there is no gasket or mesh sleeve where the two pieces join. Has anyone else with a SuperTrapp noticed this? Has anyone tried to eliminate the extra clearance by fabricating a gasket of some sort? - Mike On Thu, Apr 27, 2000 at 09:38:40AM -0700, Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com wrote: > You are correct Chris you have to get rid of the mesh sleeve that is on the > stock headpipe. > > Regards, > Jesse Kientz > http://www.kientech.com/ - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 27 Apr 2000 12:48:16 -0700 Hi Mike, What I did was take the mesh sleeve and slip it over a round piece of steel and gently with a hammer tap it all the way around so it becomes thinner. The object is to make it thin enough to fit between the headpipe and the EAR reciever then apply the clamp this will seal it up. On a different note I believe I was supposed to send you some other items do you recall what it was, I did send the biscuit you should have it by now. Let me know if I missed something. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Mike Nielson Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 12:28 PM Cc: DR350 Hmmm ... I think this sort of speaks to a concern that I have about a '96 DR350 I recently bought with a SuperTrapp EAR already installed. The fit between the header pipe and the muffler is not great (i.e., it's pretty loose) and it appears there is no gasket or mesh sleeve where the two pieces join. Has anyone else with a SuperTrapp noticed this? Has anyone tried to eliminate the extra clearance by fabricating a gasket of some sort? - Mike On Thu, Apr 27, 2000 at 09:38:40AM -0700, Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com wrote: > You are correct Chris you have to get rid of the mesh sleeve that is on the > stock headpipe. > > Regards, > Jesse Kientz > http://www.kientech.com/ - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mike Nielson Subject: (dr) SuperTrapp discs - power vs. noise vs. jetting Date: 27 Apr 2000 12:49:38 -0700 Hi List, With all this chatter on the list recently about aftermarket exhausts, let me ask your opinion about fine-tuning of a SuperTrapp exhaust. A few weeks ago I bought a '96 DR350 with a SuperTrapp EAR. I'm in the process of moving my Cycle Gear air box over from my '91 DRS. I've really not even had a chance to ride the '96 yet other than up and down the street, but I can tell already that the exhaust is too loud for my liking. The EAR came to me with 8 discs. I'm planning to experiment with removing some discs to get the noise level down. Do any of you with SuperTrapp experience have a feel for how much difference disc removal makes in terms of noise and power? And do you find it necessary to make significant jetting changes when adjusting the number of discs? I'll have the bike out in the desert for a few days next week and will do fine-tuning at that time, but I'm hoping that someone on the list can give me some guidance in terms of a good initial setup. Also, I've tried to pull the core out of the EAR to check the packing but I can't get it out. I removed the 6 screws and the end cap and disks, but still could not get it out, at least not with just a moderate amount of force. Is it normal for the core to be difficult to remove? - Mike -- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: webify Subject: Re: (dr) SuperTrapp discs - power vs. noise vs. jetting Date: 27 Apr 2000 16:18:48 -0400 On my 250, there seems to be so little difference in volume.. it is slight but not too great.. that I would not worry with disks vs. volume. I went down to 2 at one point and it tried to get quieter, but you are supposed to run at least 4. Tune for power and if you are unhappy, I think the only option is a different muffler. That is where I am and I'm not going to be a noise nuisance on the trails I ride. I think that is the first step I can take to help keep our few trails open. I'm just waiting for some money to come in before dealing with this. The life of the self-employed!! Mike Nielson wrote: > > Hi List, > > With all this chatter on the list recently about aftermarket exhausts, > let me ask your opinion about fine-tuning of a SuperTrapp exhaust. > A few weeks ago I bought a '96 DR350 with a SuperTrapp EAR. I'm in > the process of moving my Cycle Gear air box over from my '91 DRS. > I've really not even had a chance to ride the '96 yet other than up and > down the street, but I can tell already that the exhaust is too loud > for my liking. The EAR came to me with 8 discs. I'm planning to experiment > with removing some discs to get the noise level down. Do any of you with > SuperTrapp experience have a feel for how much difference disc removal makes > in terms of noise and power? And do you find it necessary to make significant > jetting changes when adjusting the number of discs? I'll have the bike out > in the desert for a few days next week and will do fine-tuning at that time, > but I'm hoping that someone on the list can give me some guidance in terms > of a good initial setup. > > Also, I've tried to pull the core out of the EAR to check the packing but > I can't get it out. I removed the 6 screws and the end cap and disks, but > still could not get it out, at least not with just a moderate amount of force. > Is it normal for the core to be difficult to remove? > > - Mike > > -- > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. -- John Hinton - Goshen, VA. COG #3632 86 Kawasaki Concours 86 Kawasaki Concours (coming) 91 Suzuki DR250S "The Doctor" ?? ?????? Trials Bike (shopping) 89 Honda PC-800 Hers 86 Suzuki Savage 650 Hers http://www.ew3d.com http://www.mcrides.com/concours - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Rainer.Knape.SGG@t-online.de (Rainer Knape) Subject: Re: (dr) SuperTrapp discs - power vs. noise vs. jetting Date: 27 Apr 2000 23:40:15 +0200 Mike, I have a Supertrapp EAr on my DR 650 SE. I have no personel experience with the number of disks (running with 4 or 5 disk, like I got it), but as far as I have heard there is no big difference in power, but in loudness ! What I believe is that at low rpm (where I prefer to have power) the exhaust does not restrict the engine very much, so you probably will feel the difference only when reving high. Thats about the feeling that I had when replacing the stock muffler with the Supetrapp. To remove the core you have to open the (3 ?) special screws around the side of the muffler, towards the end where the disks are. The tool needed is called 'torx' (at least in Germany). In your earlier mail you write about the bad connection between the pipe and the muffler. I had the same problem with my DR650, and I found out that I had to buy the OEM gasket from Suzuki. Now it fits good. Hope this helps. Rainer ________________ Mike Nielson schrieb: > Hi List, > > With all this chatter on the list recently about aftermarket exhausts, > let me ask your opinion about fine-tuning of a SuperTrapp exhaust. > A few weeks ago I bought a '96 DR350 with a SuperTrapp EAR. I'm in > the process of moving my Cycle Gear air box over from my '91 DRS. > I've really not even had a chance to ride the '96 yet other than up and > down the street, but I can tell already that the exhaust is too loud > for my liking. The EAR came to me with 8 discs. I'm planning to experiment > with removing some discs to get the noise level down. Do any of you with > SuperTrapp experience have a feel for how much difference disc removal makes > in terms of noise and power? And do you find it necessary to make significant > jetting changes when adjusting the number of discs? I'll have the bike out > in the desert for a few days next week and will do fine-tuning at that time, > but I'm hoping that someone on the list can give me some guidance in terms > of a good initial setup. > > Also, I've tried to pull the core out of the EAR to check the packing but > I can't get it out. I removed the 6 screws and the end cap and disks, but > still could not get it out, at least not with just a moderate amount of force. > Is it normal for the core to be difficult to remove? > > - Mike - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Scribbled@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 27 Apr 2000 21:17:12 EDT Here's the FMF Header Pipe part numbers for a 99DR350 (this came straight from fmf, see below). Which would be better, High-Flo or PowerBomb?? Jessie, your thoughts/recommendations? thanks, Patrick Subj: HEADERS The 2 headers we offer are the High Flo which will give your bike a little more low-end to mid-range power, and the Powerbomb which will give your bike a little more overall power gain, and will quiet down the bike some. Both headers are stainless steel, and ceramic coated which keeps the heat in better, and are shaped for maximum flow. The part # on the High-Flo is an S-401H $149.99, and the Powerbomb is an S-421H $189.99. Thanks... - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Scribbled@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 27 Apr 2000 21:19:49 EDT Thumper Racing sells and adapter for oversized headers and after market exhaust on DR's... << Subj: RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 00-04-27 12:35:36 EDT From: jesse@rvi.net (Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com) Sender: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com Reply-to: jesse@rvi.net (Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com) To: ric.aruffo@studiointeractive.com (Ric Aruffo), dr@lists.xmission.com Hi Ric, the stock headpipe will fit the mega max ok but the oversize headpipe will not so I have to enlarge the area where the headpipe slips into the megamax. I just cut it off, bore it out to fit the headpipe and weld it back on. If your headpipe will not slip in it is not the stock head pipe. The oversize headpipes are 1&1/2 inches in diameter vs 1&3/8 inches for the stock one. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- From: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of Ric Aruffo Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 9:23 AM To: dr@lists.xmission.com Subject: RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please Jesse, I have the same problem with the stock header pipe being too large. Did you say that someone sells an FMF header pipe that will fit the FMF exhaust? Ric Aruffo -----Original Message----- From: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of Jeff A. Henshaw Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 10:47 AM To: dr@lists.xmission.com Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please Scott and the rest of you, I think I got the last one they had. I jumped on it when I heard you bought one from them, and at that time they said they had either one or two left. In my case the head pipe is larger than stock so it will need work to fit, Jesse does this at his shop too. The Collar comes off and gets enlarged on a lathe or something, and welded back on again. Then he seals it with the red RTV stuff, because you lose the O-ring seal in the process. I can't wait to ride it. The bike is so awesome already it should be quite nice with the new pipe on. Plus, it'll be the only part on the bike that's still shiny, at least for a day or two =) ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 8:33 AM Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please > I paid $250 for my Megamax just a few weeks ago and feel it gave me a much > better response- even with the stock jetting, airbox, no other engine mods. > > They say this exhaust is discontinued- I searched a while before I found one > at Motorcycle Accessory Wharehouse (MAW). > > Scott > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. 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For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin" Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 27 Apr 2000 18:30:37 -0700 Hi guys, thanks for your input. I get the impression that I better go get the used one before I miss out! One last question though - I've seen reference to Megamax and Megamax II - are there two different versions? This particular used Megamax that I'm considering has a rivetted FMF name plate on the side of the can, which is not something I've seen on Megamaxes pictured on the internet or in catalogs. Is it an older one? Oh yeah, it comes with the quiet core, but is missing the o-ring at the headpipe end. This must be some kind of special heat resistant o-ring - is that right? Should I just use some high-heat silicone? Thanks again! 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Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 27 Apr 2000 19:51:44 -0700 (PDT) ohh boy this is the exact can of worms I just opened the beginning of the week.I have spoken and e-mailed with this exact question to FMF along with a freind of mine on Tuesday.Three different techs and three different answers.I'm going with the powerbomb it is paid for and i'm waiting for it to be released.I was told the chamber(bomb) in the pipe lets the exhuast cool off and contract inside it and this creates a draw(vacume)of sorts on the motor and improves flow.It has to do with enhancing exhuast "scavenging" a term that can be looked up i'm sure for a better explaination than I can give.It was due to be released today for the DR350 I e-mailed them for an update we will see.I originally thought this pipe was designed only for noise reduction(not a bad thing) but I was wrong.I was assured the powerbomb will out perform the hi-flo.I'll keep ya'll posted I plan on slapping on the pumper carb(bored to 35mm) and the pipe in one shot after this there is no more that can be done without opening up the motor(this winter he-he-he) Which would be better, > High-Flo or PowerBomb?? > Jessie, your thoughts/recommendations? thanks, > Patrick __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? 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Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: john miller Subject: (dr) exhuast info Date: 27 Apr 2000 20:24:50 -0700 (PDT) This may have no concern for most of you.I found this link with some real technical info on exhuast scavenging.Open the page and scroll down to the scavenging section it is very technical but explains that bigger is not always better with a header pipe.Click this link http://users2.50megs.com/xlr8/ls1/theory.htm these are the principles i'm sure FMF uses in designing exhuast.I would imagine a great deal of time and money are spent with research and developement of their products. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online and get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/ - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)" Subject: RE: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK ! Date: 28 Apr 2000 11:09:56 +0100 Andy, thanks for taking the time for this - it makes interesting reading. I'm really impressed at how your bike has held up - that's a lot of = miles for a small air-cooled, and it sounds as though you don't mind using = the throttle.... My only comment relates to your possible fitting of a big = bore kit - would the bottom end (of the engine) cope after this sort of = mileage ? I don't tend to cruise much over 70 myself on the DR, any more for = shorter bursts only. Maybe I'm under-estimating the engine's strength judging = from your use. Off-road the strong mid-range is usually enough power for the = rear tire to cope with unless there's some loose gravely stuff to play = in..... My stock engine will hit 80 fairly easily off-road but conditions usually = limit top speeds to a more sensible 50-60. I heard about the selector bolt problem somewhere else (TBM magazine?) = - anyone know if it affects later models? You're right - its a great bike and I have big grin on my face whenever = I go out on it. Even though my KLX will blow it away power wise the DR zips through its gears in an enjoyable way and responds much better to silly behaviour than a lumpy 650. My current tire fave for the rear is a Cheng Shin C858 (from M&P) about = =A331 - wears almost as well as an MT21, much cheaper, pretty well as good off-road (ie its no motorcross tire) and has a more rounded profile for naughty road behaviour. In a lot of ways the front is even more important off-road and I use a fairly aggressive (but road legal) Bridgestone 661. If you want to do = some more serious off-road but keep reasonable road behaviour try the front = MT21, but they wont last any where near as long as your Gripsters! Take it easy on that leg ! Steve > ---------- > From: andy.doyle@bt.com[SMTP:andy.doyle@bt.com] > Sent: 27 April 2000 14:03 > To: scopsey@lucent.com; dr@lists.xmission.com > Subject: RE: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK ! >=20 > Hi Steve, >=20 > The vast majority of my DR's 40,000 miles have been on backroads and = green > lanes, with occasional forays onto motorways (very boring at 85mph) = and > mud, > which is rather interesting on the Avon Gripsters I run! >=20 > I've recently had to replace the clutch plates and springs, and the > ignition > switch died about the same time. I've had the clutch cable snap = twice, > but > this was caused by the lever at the engine end of the cable having a = 'v' > shaped slot in it that was cutting into the cable. I filed it square = and > the current on has lasted 20000 miles plus. My rear tyres are iffy = after > 5000 miles but I run them to 6000 coz I'm mean and I'm not worried = about > grip on the rear centre tread. Front tyres and pads last 10000 or = so. > I'm on my 3rd new set of sprockets so I guess they run about 10000 = too. > 'O' > ring chains go about 6000 then I stick a cheapo on till the sprockets = are > knackered. Noticeably more power at the back wheel with a cheap, = non-'O' > ring chain! I've had the throttle cable snap once, but the only = other > time > it's let me down was on a trip through the Brecon Beacons last year, = where > it managed to get stuck in 6th on the 1st day. This buggered the = trail > riding but it did get me the 300 miles home again. It turned out to = be a > little bolt on the end of the selector mechanism had come = out....fixed it > with only removing the clutch cover. The only other problem I can > remember > having was when riding flat out in sub-zero temperatures. If I rode = at > full > throttle for more than 3 minutes, the beast didn't want to know = anything > under 5000rpm after that...you had to switch off and wait a few = minutes, > then it would be fine. I eventually found that the rubber diaphragm = in > the > CV carb was freezing to the top of the carb, leaving the jet wide = open. A > good clean followed by a THIN layer of grease on the upper surface = has > cured > this. >=20 > I've owned a lot of bikes in my 27 years of riding, and the DR is my > favourite by a long way. It has sufficient go to be fun but tops out = at > legalish speeds so I don't need any restraint (never one of my strong > points!). I had a quick blat on a mate's GSXR1100 a few months back, = and > rather rapidly saw 160mph in a 60 limit...not the way to keep your = licence > or your legs! I ride weekly with a crowd including Blades, TL1000s, = ZXRs > etc > and usually spend quite a lot of time at each meeting point waiting = for > them. Unless the route includes straight roads! I've got Jesse's = airbox, > Acerbis tank so I don't have to find gas every hour, a low front = mudguard > so > the bike goes where I point it on windy days, a White Bros oversize = front > disk and, wait for it, a q/d windscreen. The latter makes 85mph = cruising > a > LOT more comfortable, and comes off in 10 secs for offroad. It gets = fed > 10/40 semi synthetic every 2000 miles or so, and probably drinks = about > 250mls between times. >=20 > If you get anywhere near as much pleasure from yours as I've had = you've > made > a good buy! Have you found any tyres that grip wet grass, mud and = tarmac? >=20 > Cheers! >=20 > Andy >=20 > 96 DR350SES Suffolk, England >=20 > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Copsey, Stephen J (Steve) [SMTP:scopsey@lucent.com] > > Sent: 27 April 2000 11:06 > > To: dr@lists.xmission.com > > Subject: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK ! > >=20 > > > Hi Andy, > > >=20 > > > (actually its been wet as hell as I'm sure you know). > > >=20 > > > I was interested to see your quoted mileage - I presume a = reasonable > > > proportion of that must be road use ? My 98SE has gone through = its > first > > > 10K with no major probs apart from endless brake pads, tires, = front > > > sprockets, oil changes and a chain/rear spkt. Thats all trail = riding > in > > > some very wet conditions so pretty tough on the poor thing. > > >=20 > > > Anyway, my interest is how your machine has held up, ie have you = had > to > > > replace/fix anything major? I shall more than likely keep mine = for a > few > > > years yet so am always interested in other's experiences. My = KLX650 > has > > > done 26K miles (mainly trail use) and parts of it are already > suffering > > > badly though the previous owner wasn't very clever with a = spanner. > > >=20 > > > Hope yer leg heals quickly otherwise you'll miss the one week of > > sunshine > > > we might get later this year .... > > >=20 > > > Cheers > > >=20 > > > Steve > > >=20 > >=20 > > - > > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages = send > > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. >=20 - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)" Subject: RE: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK ! Date: 28 Apr 2000 11:25:26 +0100 Sorry - forgot to shorten the email. Before someone ticks me off for bad email etiquette.... > ---------- > From: Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)[SMTP:scopsey@lucent.com] > Reply To: Copsey, Stephen J (Steve) > Sent: 28 April 2000 11:09 > To: dr@lists.xmission.com > Subject: RE: (dr) Greetings from Sunny Hampshire, UK ! > > Andy, > > thanks for taking the time for this - it makes interesting reading. > > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 28 Apr 2000 07:59:02 -0700 Hi John, this is interesting I have not heard this aspect of the powerbomb before only the quieting part, it does sound feasable though there has not been much going on in the head pipe technology lately other than the ceramic coating so this is quite refreshing Let me know how it works, the JM project will be finished today. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of john miller Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 7:52 PM dr@lists.xmission.com ohh boy this is the exact can of worms I just opened the beginning of the week.I have spoken and e-mailed with this exact question to FMF along with a freind of mine on Tuesday.Three different techs and three different answers.I'm going with the powerbomb it is paid for and i'm waiting for it to be released.I was told the chamber(bomb) in the pipe lets the exhuast cool off and contract inside it and this creates a draw(vacume)of sorts on the motor and improves flow.It has to do with enhancing exhuast "scavenging" a term that can be looked up i'm sure for a better explaination than I can give.It was due to be released today for the DR350 I e-mailed them for an update we will see.I originally thought this pipe was designed only for noise reduction(not a bad thing) but I was wrong.I was assured the powerbomb will out perform the hi-flo.I'll keep ya'll posted I plan on slapping on the pumper carb(bored to 35mm) and the pipe in one shot after this there is no more that can be done without opening up the motor(this winter he-he-he) Which would be better, > High-Flo or PowerBomb?? > Jessie, your thoughts/recommendations? thanks, > Patrick __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? 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Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please Date: 28 Apr 2000 08:06:25 -0700 Hi Chris, the older model has a larger area from the headpipe up to the can area and the megamax II has a smaller configuration in that same area the o'ring you are referring to is a silicone o'ring that is quite heat resistant. Good luck, if you have any fitting problems at the header interface we can handle that. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Chris &/or Sheila Beauchemin Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 6:31 PM Hi guys, thanks for your input. I get the impression that I better go get the used one before I miss out! One last question though - I've seen reference to Megamax and Megamax II - are there two different versions? This particular used Megamax that I'm considering has a rivetted FMF name plate on the side of the can, which is not something I've seen on Megamaxes pictured on the internet or in catalogs. Is it an older one? Oh yeah, it comes with the quiet core, but is missing the o-ring at the headpipe end. This must be some kind of special heat resistant o-ring - is that right? Should I just use some high-heat silicone? Thanks again! Chris - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: mikko vimpari Subject: (dr) greetings and swingarm Date: 28 Apr 2000 23:25:46 +0300 Hi Andy and Jesse Very nice to hear, that you are back in action! My only big bike crash has been from 60 mph a hit with reindeer. That poor Santa Claus animal died at once and i survived. They are very incalculable animals, and here are lots of them.Couple of times i have almost hit with a moose, better to avoid those giants. I try to ride more slowly in the nature nowadays. Jesse, i don't wanna rush you, you are a very busy inventor, but is there any chance, that Rm swingarm fits to the Dr. Thanks, Mikko - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Wesley Woolfall" Subject: (dr) rear links Date: 28 Apr 2000 22:02:48 +0100 I was reading an artical in the MCN, that the police were using DR350 to chase off-road bikes. The article says that thaythat thay use a lower gearing for better acceleration (a good idea), and that thay had the rear end jacked up, from what I have hered from the list, I understand that lowering the rear end is better for off-roading. My question is does anyone make the Kouba links on the list. Wez DR350SP 94 - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) rear links Date: 28 Apr 2000 16:17:24 -0700 Hi Wesley, Norm Kouba is on the list, and will probably be contacting you. His address is on my website below my name Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Wesley Woolfall Sent: Friday, April 28, 2000 2:03 PM I was reading an artical in the MCN, that the police were using DR350 to chase off-road bikes. The article says that thaythat thay use a lower gearing for better acceleration (a good idea), and that thay had the rear end jacked up, from what I have hered from the list, I understand that lowering the rear end is better for off-roading. My question is does anyone make the Kouba links on the list. Wez DR350SP 94 - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Gary Douglas" Subject: (dr) Lighting upgrade Date: 28 Apr 2000 00:02:27 -0400 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_000B_01BFB0A5.0A65CF40 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Sorry if this is an old topic., but: What is the best INEXPENSIVE = headlight upgrade for a '99 DR350 for on-road purposes? Can anything = worthwhile be done for under $100? Under $50? Went for my first night = ride of any length tonight, and found the lighting to be pretty limited! Thanks, Gary ------=_NextPart_000_000B_01BFB0A5.0A65CF40 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Sorry if this is an old topic., but: = What is the=20 best INEXPENSIVE headlight upgrade for a '99 DR350 for on-road purposes? = Can=20 anything worthwhile be done for under $100? Under $50? Went for my first = night=20 ride of any length tonight, and found the lighting to be pretty=20 limited!
   Thanks,
    =20 Gary
------=_NextPart_000_000B_01BFB0A5.0A65CF40-- - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: mikko vimpari Subject: Re: (dr) greetings and swingarm Date: 29 Apr 2000 08:04:07 +0300 Sorry all, now when i have cleared my head from alcohol, i'm shamed how stupid and irresponsible my writing was. I won't write again. ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Friday, April 28, 2000 11:25 PM > Hi Andy and Jesse > > > Very nice to hear, that you are back in action! My only big bike crash > has been from 60 mph a hit with reindeer. That poor Santa Claus animal > died at once and i survived. They are very incalculable animals, and here > are lots of them.Couple of times i have almost hit with a moose, better to > avoid those giants. I try to ride more slowly in the nature nowadays. > > Jesse, i don't wanna rush you, you are a very busy inventor, but is > there any chance, that Rm swingarm fits to the Dr. > > Thanks, Mikko > > > > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) greetings and swingarm Date: 28 Apr 2000 22:49:41 -0700 Hi mikko, relax my friend I sincerely enjoy your posts, I see nothing wrong with them, I have enjoyed them, I will locate the RM swingarm and compare it to the DR tomorrow. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of mikko vimpari Sent: Friday, April 28, 2000 10:04 PM Sorry all, now when i have cleared my head from alcohol, i'm shamed how stupid and irresponsible my writing was. I won't write again. ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Friday, April 28, 2000 11:25 PM > Hi Andy and Jesse > > > Very nice to hear, that you are back in action! My only big bike crash > has been from 60 mph a hit with reindeer. That poor Santa Claus animal > died at once and i survived. They are very incalculable animals, and here > are lots of them.Couple of times i have almost hit with a moose, better to > avoid those giants. I try to ride more slowly in the nature nowadays. > > Jesse, i don't wanna rush you, you are a very busy inventor, but is > there any chance, that Rm swingarm fits to the Dr. > > Thanks, Mikko > > > > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Miguel Angel Moreno" Subject: (dr) Problem with the chain Date: 01 May 2000 19:17:42 +0200 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_00CC_01BFB3A1.EC0F5E80 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi all, could someone please answer to my question: The question is for a 98 DR350SE. The drive chain play is OK (25-40mm=3D0.8-1.6in) and my chain make a = sound when i accelerate, the chain rattle in the drive chain guide. Can = i solve the problem with a more large rear driven sprocket?. I have the = stock sprocket (15-43). If not, how could i solve it. Thanks and Sorry for my english. ------=_NextPart_000_00CC_01BFB3A1.EC0F5E80 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Hi all, could someone please = answer to my=20 question:
 
The question is for a 98=20 DR350SE.
 
The drive chain = play is OK=20 (25-40mm=3D0.8-1.6in) and my chain make a sound when i accelerate, the = chain=20 rattle in the drive chain guide. Can i = solve the=20 problem with a more large rear driven sprocket?. I have the stock = sprocket=20 (15-43). If not, how could i solve it.
 
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That poor Santa Claus animal > > died at once and i survived. They are very incalculable animals, and here > > are lots of them.Couple of times i have almost hit with a moose, better to > > avoid those giants. I try to ride more slowly in the nature nowadays. > > > > Jesse, i don't wanna rush you, you are a very busy inventor, but is > > there any chance, that Rm swingarm fits to the Dr. > > > > Thanks, Mikko > > > > > > > > > > > > - > > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > > - > to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: mikko vimpari Subject: (dr) Greetings again Date: 30 Apr 2000 18:23:28 +0300 Hi guys Thanks very much for your support. There was a little misconception in my post I meant, that i won't write to the list when i drink something stronger than coffee, which is only right way to do things This is a great list filled with great persons and i will not leave the list, until i'm gonna be fired from the list( just kidding :^) Thanks Mikko ( Yes, that reindeer and moose part was true) - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Garth Skelton" Subject: (dr) DR 650 Date: 30 Apr 2000 10:18:22 PDT I have been on the list serve for a while but have never posted. I am still learning about dual sport bikes, and have been riding for a couple years. In case there was ever any doubt, my bike is the best! Just kidding. It is stock, except for Mt 21 tires. I have driven it across the country, all through Montana, and am now residing in and exploring North Central Washington. I cannot seem to find parts on the internet. I am looking for rear links if they make them. An air filter if I can find one, (UNI does not seem to make one for the 650) and highway pegs. I checked with Happy Trails and they said only if I had a skid plate made from another manufacturer. Is there a place to find all that I need in one place? All sites I have visited have parts for the 250 and 350 but nothing for the 650. Help is greatly appreciated. Ride on Garth ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SMRGEO@aol.com Subject: (dr) 97' 350 FOR SALE Date: 30 Apr 2000 13:25:19 EDT 97' DR 350 225 MILES, EXCELLENT CONDITION. COBRA ALUMINUM SILENCER/SPARKE ARRESTOR, HAND GUARDS, MOOSE ALUMINUM BARS, K&N AIR FILTER, SHOP MANUAL, NEVER RACED, ADULT OWNED....PIC AVAILABLE. INDIANA. $2500.00 SMRGEO@AOL.COM - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Iain Wilson Subject: (dr) dr 350 mudguards Date: 30 Apr 2000 22:23:53 +0100 Dear List, I find myself commuting on my DR350 - does anyone manufacture front mudguards that could keep the crap off my trousers? Thanks, Iain - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Colin Parkes" Subject: Fw: (dr) rear links Date: 30 Apr 2000 23:09:53 +0400 -----Original Message----- >Hi Wez,, > >the busys (police) use DR350s here in Liverpool, > >I think they have 3, at least that's the most I've seen at one time..... >I saw one at the New Brighton road race last year, it looked stock, but to >be honest, I didn't look in detail..... > >later > >Col > >-----Original Message----- >From: Wesley Woolfall >To: dr >Date: 29 April 2000 01:06 >Subject: (dr) rear links > > >>I was reading an artical in the MCN, that the police were using DR350 to >>chase off-road bikes. The article says that thaythat thay use a lower >>gearing for better acceleration (a good idea), and that thay had the rear >>end jacked up, from what I have hered from the list, I understand that >>lowering the rear end is better for off-roading. My question is does anyone >>make the Kouba links on the list. >> >>Wez >>DR350SP 94 >> >> >>- >> to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" >> with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. >> For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send >> "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. >> > - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Steven McGarry Subject: (dr) oil in airbox Date: 30 Apr 2000 20:53:25 -0400 hi all can anyone tell me why engine oil could enter the airbox, as this happene= d to a freind whos bike = has only got 1,000miles on it. thanks stevie (scotland) = - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: Re: (dr) DR 650 Date: 30 Apr 2000 21:23:56 -0600 > I cannot seem to find parts on the internet. I am looking for rear links if > they make them. An air filter if I can find one, (UNI does not seem to make > one for the 650) and highway pegs. I checked with Happy Trails and they > said only if I had a skid plate made from another manufacturer. probably not as so much of what we want are speciality items....I'm surprised at your response from Happy Trails...did you talk to Tim Bernard? He is very high on the DR650 and 350. I have two different sets of racks and highway pegs for my DR. I get 90% of all my parts from Fred Hink at www.arrowheadmotorsports.com all over the internet. For the DR that has included a Wolfman Explorer bag; Factory jet kit; Stainless steel brakelines front and rear; stainless lifetime oil filter; extra clutch and throttle cable; levers; SuperTrapp IDS 2; brakepads; he also has the K & N filter for the DR. He is very fast and helpful. Fred are you still on the list? Take a bow... DualStar is a great source for specialty items and is working hard on a number of DR650 items including a centerstand. Mike just sent me the Larry Roeseler Signature series springs and mounted a progressive spring on my Race Tech Gold Valved rear shock. Kurt (making progress, now the bike is only in 40 pieces) - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Lisa Bierlmeier" Subject: (dr) DR650 queries, eh Date: 30 Apr 2000 20:30:27 -0700 Greetings, all - A coupla questions regarding my 97 DR650: I want to install a temperature gauge to restrict flow to the oil cooler when the bike's not up to temp - what is the recommended operating temperature for this bike? Also, is there any value to running non-multi-weight oils, 50w in summer and 30/40w in winter, changing more frequently? A buddy of mine does this with his SR's. Is there a tank bag out there that will work well on both the stock and an IMS tank? Thanks - Lisa 1997 DR650 'Doc' FSSNOC #3779 NWTT, BCCOM, WSBMWR - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Fred Hink" Subject: Re: (dr) DR 650 Date: 30 Apr 2000 21:36:16 -0700 ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2000 8:23 PM > I get 90% of all my parts from Fred Hink at www.arrowheadmotorsports.com all > over the internet. For the DR that has included a Wolfman Explorer bag; > Factory jet kit; Stainless steel brakelines front and rear; stainless > lifetime oil filter; extra clutch and throttle cable; levers; SuperTrapp IDS > 2; brakepads; he also has the K & N filter for the DR. He is very fast and > helpful. Fred are you still on the list? Take a bow... Thanks Kurt, I would except my ankle is several shades of purple tonight. Can I post a picture of my newest injury like Sarah did on that "other" list? Fred Hink *^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* Arrowhead Motorsports www.arrowheadmotorsports.com 435-259-7356 fax 419-818-3173 Moab, Utah *^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) oil in airbox Date: 30 Apr 2000 21:00:56 -0700 Hi Steven, one reason could be too much oil in the engine and it is barfing it out the crankcase vent which has a hose connecting to the airbox. The next reason would be residue from the last time you serviced your airfilter, and lastly the rings may be worn allowing excess blowby which will blow oil out of the crankcase vent. Hope this gives you some ideas to explore. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Steven McGarry Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2000 5:53 PM hi all can anyone tell me why engine oil could enter the airbox, as this happened to a freind whos bike has only got 1,000miles on it. thanks stevie (scotland) - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. 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