From: owner-dr-digest@lists.xmission.com (dr-digest) To: dr-digest@lists.xmission.com Subject: dr-digest V1 #146 Reply-To: dr-digest Sender: owner-dr-digest@lists.xmission.com Errors-To: owner-dr-digest@lists.xmission.com Precedence: bulk dr-digest Friday, May 19 2000 Volume 01 : Number 146 RE: (dr) gas tanks RE: (dr) Seat foam (dr) Clutch plates and prices Re: (dr) Seat foam (dr) RV: dr-xr-wr Re: (dr) Seat foam RE: (dr) Seat foam Re: (dr) Seat foam Re: (dr) RV: dr-xr-wr Re: (dr) RV: dr-xr-wr (dr) FW: Tires for sale Re: (dr) Seat foam Re: (dr) re: DR350 mufflers ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 22:02:26 -0700 From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) gas tanks I believe that they are the same, but to be safe a quick call to the Suzuki dealer and check the part numbers would be a wise move. Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ - -----Original Message----- From: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of Jkraft1151@cs.com Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 7:00 PM To: dr@lists.xmission.com Subject: (dr) gas tanks Jesse, I was wondering if a DR250s gas tank would fit my 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. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 07:27:35 -0500 From: Chris Tobey Subject: RE: (dr) Seat foam Hi John, I would give Jesse a call. He got me a nice CEET seat cover and 1" inch taller seat foam for my DR. It almost took the dip out completely and lets you move up on the tank much easier. Chris 99 DR350X > -----Original Message----- > From: john miller [SMTP:weekendtoy98dr@yahoo.com] > Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 4:46 PM > To: DR list > Subject: (dr) Seat foam > > Anyone out there replaced the seat cover and foam on > the DRSE?I do not like the way it dips right at the > point it travels up the tank.Does the dirt only DR > come with a different seat?My buddys XR400 has a nice > riding position I think If I can lose that dip(this is > where I sit when in the woods)I will be higher and > more "on top"of the bike.Thanks john in n.y. > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send instant messages & 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. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 14:07:36 +0100 From: "Copsey, Stephen J (Steve)" Subject: (dr) Clutch plates and prices A small comment for UK folk but may apply also to other places; M&P in the UK are a large mail order company with a very comprehensive catalogue and regional counter service. They are great for stuff like = tires, chains, sprockets and brake pads but price other things very cleverly.=20 For example, spark plugs are more than my local dealers so I wonder if = some bits that you "might as well have one of those as well please" are over priced and you probably wouldn't notice. Also for my KLX - they had cam chains on special offer - same price as Kawasaki originals ! And KLX clutch plates (hence the link), a few quid more expensive than Kawasaki originals.... So it always pays to have a quick check around. Suzuki parts do seem = quite expensive though generally, and crap availability compared to the big green's next day service.=20 Its annoying that Suzuki make such good bikes..... Steve > ---------- > From: andy.doyle@bt.com[SMTP:andy.doyle@bt.com] > Reply To: andy.doyle@bt.com > Sent: 16 May 2000 08:57 > To: Andrew@Jasma.demon.co.uk; dr@lists.xmission.com > Subject: RE: (dr) 93 DR350S not reving above 7000 rpm >=20 > M&P do the friction plates at =A346 for the set, which I'm sure is a = rip-off > compared to the rest of the world! 08705 703040, part = numberRED83399. > Have > fun! >=20 > Andy >=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. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 10:37:52 EDT From: USSergeant@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) Seat foam I have found that sitting too far forward on the DR causes me trouble. Often I move WAAAAY back on the seat to keep the front from washing out. This is true when I go through deep sand, mud holes and generally any squishy substance. Also a must for crossing logs and other obstacles. As a matter of fact, I was wondering if there is an aftermarket pad to go on the rear fender so that when I move that far back my butt doesn't get hammered by that bar on the fender ;) 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. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 14:01:00 -0400 From: "Alvaro Sanchez" Subject: (dr) RV: dr-xr-wr -----Mensaje original----- De: Alvaro Enviado el: Monday, May 15, 2000 9:55 AM Para: On Asunto: dr-xr-wr Hello everybody, this is the first time i write to the list although i=B4= ve been reading it for several months. Congratulations for this list. Ok, i = am the proud owner of a dr350 96se in Dominican Republic (which means no spa= res at all). I am thinking of trading it for a : new dr, xr or wr. I would li= ke to hear you opinions. I love dual sport, i drive on and off and i see the new models some kind of radical. Thanks all, and if you came over here le= me know. - - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the 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: Fri, 19 May 2000 09:06:04 -0700 From: "Bob Ralston" Subject: Re: (dr) Seat foam John, Baja Products sells a seat especially designed for the DR. It is higher, shaped better, and longer. Bob - ----- Original Message ----- From: "john miller" To: "DR list" Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 2:45 PM Subject: (dr) Seat foam > Anyone out there replaced the seat cover and foam on > the DRSE?I do not like the way it dips right at the > point it travels up the tank.Does the dirt only DR > come with a different seat?My buddys XR400 has a nice > riding position I think If I can lose that dip(this is > where I sit when in the woods)I will be higher and > more "on top"of the bike.Thanks john in n.y. > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send instant messages & 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. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 09:01:34 -0700 From: "Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com" Subject: RE: (dr) Seat foam Hi Scott The Baja Designs extended seat kit sounds like just what you want White Bros is handling them it is a kit that includes a new cover foam extension and seat base that adds to the stock seat. It extends back to the metal grab bar and is listed at $145.00 Regards, Jesse Kientz http://www.kientech.com/ - -----Original Message----- From: owner-dr@lists.xmission.com [mailto:owner-dr@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of USSergeant@aol.com Sent: Friday, May 19, 2000 7:38 AM To: dr@lists.xmission.com Subject: Re: (dr) Seat foam I have found that sitting too far forward on the DR causes me trouble. Often I move WAAAAY back on the seat to keep the front from washing out. This is true when I go through deep sand, mud holes and generally any squishy substance. Also a must for crossing logs and other obstacles. As a matter of fact, I was wondering if there is an aftermarket pad to go on the rear fender so that when I move that far back my butt doesn't get hammered by that bar on the fender ;) 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. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 14:41:50 EDT From: Cklppnbrg@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) Seat foam From everyone's comments, I am wondering if anyone ever stands up on their footpegs while riding in heavy terrain. Going over rocks, logs and deep whoop-de-dos is very difficult if you try to stay seated, but much easier if one learns to stand up and move yourself to keep the bike balanced. As far as where I sit on the seat when seated, it is much like when I stand. I position myself where I need to be to keep the bike balanced. Going uphill, I may slide myself forward on the seat to help keep the front tire down, going downhill I would slide rearward to keep from going over the handlebars. Standing on the pegs, I do the same and have more freedom of movement to move forward and aft, using my body weight to shift the bikes center of gravity in order to keep both wheels on the ground. Also, standing on the pegs in rough terrain keeps the bike's center f gravity lower and closer to the ground since body weight is concentrated on the pegs and not on the seat. Believe it or not you have better control of the bike if you keep your feet on the pegs and are not trying to paddle your way through the rough stuff. Sometimes you have too, but usually the only time I ma on the seat is when the trail is smooth and few if any bumps. Standing through the rough stuff also makes the ride more comfortable as I am not getting bounced around with every bump and also means I can ride faster ... faster ... faster! Hope this is helpful and I have not insulted anyone's intelligence! Craig K DR350 Colorado Springs, CO - - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the 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: Fri, 19 May 2000 14:44:20 EDT From: Cklppnbrg@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) RV: dr-xr-wr Alvaro, Welcome to the list! I just bought a DR350 this past winter myself and am finding websites for spare parts and accessories. Are you able to do the same from the Dominican Republic? It may be your best source for spares whatever you ride. Craig K - - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the 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: Fri, 19 May 2000 13:11:31 -0700 From: Jim Smith Subject: Re: (dr) RV: dr-xr-wr Hello Alvaro, I just bought a 2000 DR650SE dual-sport and love it. It works perfect for what I wanted to use it for which is half highway use and half dirt road/forest trail use. It has enough power go 100 mph on the highway, is comfortable enough to spend several hours riding, has a 190 mile gas tank range and will perform adequately on dirt roads with 10 inches of suspension travel front and rear= . In my opinion, it is too heavy (324 lbs dry) for strictly off-road use or for off-road competiton. If you weigh more than 180 lbs the rear shock spring will probably be too soft for rough terrain. If I were going to ride mostly off-road, I would have bought the DRZ400, although I would have had to get a larger gas tank. To be fair, I have not ridden the XR or WR models. Jim > From: "Alvaro Sanchez" > Reply-To: "Alvaro Sanchez" > Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 14:01:00 -0400 > To: > Subject: (dr) RV: dr-xr-wr >=20 > Hello everybody, this is the first time i write to the list although i=B4ve > been reading it for several months. Congratulations for this list. Ok, i = am > the proud owner of a dr350 96se in Dominican Republic (which means no spa= res > at all). I am thinking of trading it for a : new dr, xr or wr. I would li= ke > to hear you opinions. I love dual sport, i drive on and off and i see the > new models some kind of radical. Thanks all, and if you came over here le= me > know. - - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the 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: Fri, 19 May 2000 14:39:42 -0600 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: (dr) FW: Tires for sale Please respond to Mike directly: - -----Original Message----- From: Mike Brock [mailto:brock@gopolaris.com] Sent: Friday, May 19, 2000 7:03 AM To: Kurt Simpson Subject: Tires for sale Kurt, How are you doing? I'm still pretty busy. Been getting more into street bikes, since that is what I own at the moment. How is the DR list doing, is it still growing? I have some tires for sale and was wondering if you could post them on the DR list for me. Thanks. I have 2 IRC GP-1 Dual-Sport for sale. The front is a 3.00-21 and the rear is a 4.10-18. Both tires have never been on a rim and are still in like new condition. I am asking $30 + shipping for one or both of them. They should fit a DR350-200. If you are interested or have questions you can contact me at brock@gopolaris.com Best, Mike Brock - - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the 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: Fri, 19 May 2000 16:57:51 EDT From: Cklppnbrg@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr) Seat foam Sean, Haha, Thanks for comments I agree with what you had to say. Good reminders for me also as I am getting back into this sport after a 15 to 20 hiatus ... me, an expert? Certainly not. Just have a friend or two that want to trail ride like they street ride and sometimes it works and sometimes it don't. Craig K - - to unsubscribe to dr, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe dr" in the body of the 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: Fri, 19 May 2000 15:26:00 -0700 From: Wayne Marsula' Subject: Re: (dr) re: DR350 mufflers Shayne, Will we meet at Moab? I'll be there, and be glad to go on a ride with you, loud pipes or not. Even loud pipes can be kept relatively quiet, I think it's the attitude thing that Arne mentioned. But if we ride together, all I'll ask is that you stay behind me ;o)>. And Arne, at 250#, I could use that extra power also, but I find other ways to get it. I agree that the sound can be music to some ears, but I've already had enough ear damage, can't afford any more. Wayne - -- ******************************************************************** Wayne Marsula', Escondido, CA Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - California Field Representative http://www.mikthebik.com/ "Casual Collector of Classic Hondas" MB-5 S-65 S-90 CT-90 SS-125 CA-95 CL-160 CB-200 TL-250 CB77 CL77 CA77 CB350-4 CB400F CB500-4 B-550F CB750F GL1100 BMW R100GSPD (La Tortuga Coja) BMW R75/5 "Toaster Tank" Suzuki DR350SE Yamaha YSR50 (for sale) Yamaha TW200 (for sale) AND........ A Proud Member of the: *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. ------------------------------ End of dr-digest V1 #146 ************************ - To unsubscribe to $LIST, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe $LIST" in the body of the message. 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