From: owner-dr-digest@lists.xmission.com (dr-digest) To: dr-digest@lists.xmission.com Subject: dr-digest V1 #96 Reply-To: dr-digest Sender: owner-dr-digest@lists.xmission.com Errors-To: owner-dr-digest@lists.xmission.com Precedence: bulk dr-digest Tuesday, April 11 2000 Volume 01 : Number 096 (dr) RE: Any news? (dr) compression release cable/header pipe (dr) Highway Pegs/Engine Guards WARNING (dr) dr: triple clamps (dr) dr: triple clamps (dr) Forwarded message Re: (dr) Dunlop D606 and k139 Re: (dr) Dunlop D606 and k139 (dr) New DR350 forum started Re: (dr) New DR350 forum started Re: (dr) New DR350 forum started ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 08:00:38 -0700 From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: (dr) RE: Any news? 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----- From: Chris Tobey [mailto:christ@h-jenterprises.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2000 6:33 AM To: Jesse Kientz (E-mail) Subject: Any news? 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. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 12:27:09 -0700 From: Mike A Hyers Subject: (dr) compression release cable/header pipe 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. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 13:54:44 -0700 From: Wayne Marsula' Subject: (dr) Highway Pegs/Engine Guards WARNING 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. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 23:41:29 +0200 From: Rainer.Knape.SGG@t-online.de (Rainer Knape) Subject: (dr) dr: triple clamps 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. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 00:38:10 +0200 From: Rainer.Knape.SGG@t-online.de (Rainer Knape) Subject: (dr) dr: triple clamps I got an answer to my question. Thanks Jesse and John-Boy ! 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Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 17:16:55 -0600 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: (dr) Forwarded message 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. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 18:53:05 -0700 (PDT) From: john miller Subject: Re: (dr) Dunlop D606 and k139 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. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 22:31:43 EDT From: Scribbled@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) Dunlop D606 and k139 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. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 19:33:31 -0700 (PDT) From: john miller Subject: (dr) New DR350 forum started 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. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 20:46:37 -0600 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: Re: (dr) New DR350 forum started 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. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 22:11:47 -0500 From: Brian McGarry Subject: Re: (dr) New DR350 forum started 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! 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