From: owner-dr350-digest@lists.xmission.com (dr350-digest) To: dr350-digest@lists.xmission.com Subject: dr350-digest V1 #5 Reply-To: dr350-digest Sender: owner-dr350-digest@lists.xmission.com Errors-To: owner-dr350-digest@lists.xmission.com Precedence: bulk dr350-digest Wednesday, March 31 1999 Volume 01 : Number 005 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 17:39:12 -0800 From: M Lang Subject: Re: (dr350) shark fin > DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A PLACE WHERE I CAN GET A SHARK FIN OR >WHATEVER TO KEEP THE CHAIN ON? IN THE PAST I HAVE LOST THE CHAIN IN SOME >DEEP ROCKY SECTIONS--ALSO LIKE SUSAN I'M LOOKING FOR A HEAVY DUTY SKID >PLATE LOREN bohls@werewolf.net Take a look at www.scottsperformance.com. I got 1 of their skid plate and it a **BIG** improvement over stock as it's alot thicker and covers the front of the oil hoses and also both sides go up slightly to cover the front of the engine's sides. The shark fin they carry is the one that protects your rear brake disc. The one that keeps the chain aligned is the "chain guide". = Minh = ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 18:35:21 -0700 From: "Tom Warr" Subject: Re: (dr350) shark fin This is a multi-part message in MIME format. - ------=_NextPart_000_0066_01BE7492.BE037F20 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable The Shark fin, welded onto the swing arm, is to protect the rear brake = disc, rather than act as a chain guide. You need a heavy duty chaing = guide, sold by Cycle Gear (800-292-5343) or Thumper Racing = (800-259-5186) or, I think, White Brothers (714-692-3404). =20 All you thinking of upgrading your DR's, call or write these aftermarket = dealers and get (even buy) a catalogue, then start studying. TW - ------=_NextPart_000_0066_01BE7492.BE037F20 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

The Shark fin, welded onto the swing = arm, is to=20 protect the rear brake disc, rather than act as a chain guide. You = need a=20 heavy duty chaing guide, sold by Cycle Gear (800-292-5343) or Thumper = Racing=20 (800-259-5186) or, I think, White Brothers (714-692-3404). =

All you thinking of upgrading your DR's, call or = write these=20 aftermarket dealers and get (even buy) a catalogue, then start = studying. =20 TW

- ------=_NextPart_000_0066_01BE7492.BE037F20-- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 19:03:20 -0700 From: "Fred Hink" Subject: Re: (dr350) shark fin -----Original Message----- From: loren & julie bohl To: dr350@lists.xmission.com Date: Monday, March 22, 1999 11:13 AM Subject: (dr350) shark fin DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A PLACE WHERE I CAN GET A SHARK FIN OR WHATEVER TO KEEP THE CHAIN ON? IN THE PAST I HAVE LOST THE CHAIN IN SOME DEEP ROCKY SECTIONS--ALSO LIKE SUSAN I'M LOOKING FOR A HEAVY DUTY SKID PLATE LOREN Hello Loren, I sell a chain guide made by MSR for $39.95. It is annodized blue with nylon rub blocks. I sell several models of skid plates, the one I would recommend is also made by MSR and sells for $69.95. Shark fins are to protect the rear brake rotor. They are $22.95 I will have a DR350 parts list like I have made for the KLR guys soon as I get a minute to breathe. It is perfect riding weather in Moab right now so where is everybody?? Fred Hink ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Arrowhead Motorsports http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/ 435-259-7356 Fax 435-259-9148 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 11:07:24 -0500 From: Subject: (dr350) thanks for starting help Mike Farmer@ASL 03/25/99 11:07 Just a note the thank everyone for the inputs on the starting tips for the DR. The steps I now follow for a very reliable start are: 1) Put the petcock in PRI and full choke 2) hold in the de-compression lever and kick 10-12 times with no throttle. 3) turn full throttle and slow kick with the de-compression lever held in 4-5 times. 4) one last slow kick with the de-compress lever to get the sweet spot of the kick. 5) A quick kick motion and it starts in 2-3 kicks. If it has a false start then I repeat 3,4,5. This seems to work pretty well even when the temps were in the 20s F. Also people had mentioned replacing the airbox and Stroker agreed it is a bad design. I called Cycle Gear and they no longer sell a replacement box. Does anyone have any other leads for upgraded airboxes? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 09:13:30 -0700 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: Re: (dr350) thanks for starting help >Also people had mentioned replacing the airbox and Stroker agreed it is a bad >design. I called Cycle Gear and they no longer sell a replacement box. Does >anyone have any other leads for upgraded airboxes? Thumper is listing a new box without picture in their catalog..it also includes a K & N filter...I think it is still vaporware.. Kurt BTW...the DR list is up to 76 subscribers...tell your friends...sound the bell...hold a block party...this will be a great list someday... ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 08:27:21 -0800 From: Ric Lamoureux Subject: (dr350) 99 DRS I'm "getting ready to get ready" to replace recently sold 1990 DRS with a new 1999 DRS. Anyone care to relate their personal history with the new model? I'm curious as to the reliability of the electric start. Also wonder if the new model is significantly heavier. BTW, if any member knows a '98 or '99 used DRS in the Portland, OR area for sale, please give me a shout. Ric ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 10:30:43 -0700 From: Michael Terrian Subject: (dr350) 99DRS I can't comment on the '99 models. FWIW, I have had zero problems with the electric start on my '96 model. I have 6000+ miles on it. Still on the original battery. Mike Terrian terrian@ibm.net ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 10:36:52 -0700 From: "Pokluda, Gino F" Subject: RE: (dr350) 99DRS I have a 99, sadly I do not have many miles on it. The problem I have with the electric start is making sure I don't spill any coffee as I push the magic button. Gino ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 09:58:26 -0800 From: M Lang Subject: RE: (dr350) 99DRS >new 1999 DRS. Anyone care to relate their personal history with the new >model? I'm curious as to the reliability of the electric start.> > >I have a 99, sadly I do not have many miles on it. The problem I have with >the electric start is making sure I don't spill any coffee as I push the >magic button. > >Gino Me too. I have a 96 and I also have to make sure that I don't drop my doughnut because I usually hold a cup of coffee in my left hand and a doughnut in my right hand and started my DR with a push of the magic button with my pinkie :-) = Minh = ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 10:10:09 -0800 From: Ric Lamoureux Subject: (dr350) Jetting? OK--now that we've established that the late model DRS is reliable, has any member rejetted the carb (on their own or via a kit), and replaced the pipe? I did this on my '90 DRS with some success. Also, anyone try the Kouba link for the rear suspension? Ric ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 11:31:00 -0700 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: Re: (dr350) Jetting? >OK--now that we've established that the late model DRS is reliable, has any >member rejetted the carb (on their own or via a kit), and replaced the pipe? >I did this on my '90 DRS with some success. Also, anyone try the Kouba link >for the rear suspension? > >Ric No experience yet...just reading...Thumper recommends stock jetting with Jx needle and spring. I have the Kouba link and will be getting to it very soon. Norm is on this list...Norm? Kurt ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 03:01:12 -0600 From: "chasmatic" Subject: Re: (dr350) 99DRS Be careful with that coffee Gino. You could spill it onto the starter button, short circuit the switch, blow the switch and have to push the bike up the nearest hill in order to get a good running start. My advice, 1. Set coffee down 2. Push button 3. Pick up coffee 4. Think of those non-electric start bikes going thru steps 3,4 and 5 over and over 5. Smile broadly - -----Original Message----- From: Pokluda, Gino F To: DR350 Lists (E-mail) Date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 11:37 AM Subject: RE: (dr350) 99DRS >new 1999 DRS. Anyone care to relate their personal history with the new >model? I'm curious as to the reliability of the electric start.> > >I have a 99, sadly I do not have many miles on it. The problem I have with >the electric start is making sure I don't spill any coffee as I push the >magic button. > >Gino > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 05:02:56 EST From: TCrowe1234@aol.com Subject: (dr350) Scotts Steering Stabilizer Does any body use a Scotts Steering Stabilizer is it worth using one Tony ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 04:01:34 -0700 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: (dr350) Fw: BC Canyons Rally '99 Listers, I've been in contact with Ged and he has asked me to post this update announcement. FWIW, Vik and I'll be there...Ged, I'm cross-posting your announcement to three lists (sorry joint subscribers): DUST; dr350 and klr650 .... Kurt - -----Original Message----- From: Ged Schwartz To: ajax@xmission.com Date: Friday, March 26, 1999 2:03 AM Subject: Fwd: BC Canyons Rally '99 |>Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 23:03:41 -0800 |>To: GS List |>From: Ged Schwartz ) |>Subject: BC Canyons Rally '99 |> |> | |Dual Sporters, | |>I posted this a few months back and wish to make one final post...if you |are already a confirmed registrant or have no interest in a British |Columbia dual purpose ride in late July, please hit your trash icon ... |thanks for the patience: |> |>BC CANYONS RALLY 99 |> |>>This is an invitation for adventure riders: |> |> While riding with a gang of 50 other GSers ( a few 650's and one guy on |his new Triumph street rocket...[he said he left the GS at home]) last |summer for three days of Idaho backroads on the way to the Missoula |National (big thanks to Mike from Boise), I decided it would be a lot of |fun to share some of British Columbia's best riding with those interested |in backroading. |> |>>Here is the concept: This rally will be limited to a maximum of 20 riders |>who want to participate in a 3-5 day ride through a variety of canyons, |>forest service roads, some primo paved sections, and some "on your pegs" |>terrain. Each rider should have intermediate riding skills, be able to read |>good maps (a compass may help sometimes), be "self-reliant" and adventurous, |>choose to either camp or rent accomodations (each evening will offer dinner |>and the choice of camping or renting accomodation at local inns), and be |ready to ride along river canyons, desert (we have cactus in BC as well as |snow, eh!), 4-wheel roads, mountain passes, and most excellent scenery. |>> |>>The dates for the rally are from July 26 - 30th, 1999 (full moon on the |>28th). The rally will convene in Kamloops, BC on the evening of July 25th |>for socializing and discussing the tour's outline. Each day will offer 150 - |>300 kms of riding and end with supper being provided. Each day's ride has |>optional pavement routes or good gravel roads as alternate routes for those |>who wish to vary their riding. |>> |>>Those who register for the rally will receive the following: |>> * Rally itinerary; |>> * EXCELLENT maps with routes highlighted and pertinent detailed |guide notes; |>> * accomodation information so participants can reserve their own |>> lodging should they choose not to camp; |>> * locations for gas along route to be identified; |>> * suppers will be provided each night; |>> * breakfast (coffee, fruit,and muffins) will be provided each |morning; |>> * campsite costs are covered for tenters; |>> * probably some other crap also included. |>> * recommended "approach routes" for riders from out-of-province |>> so you can check out stupendous riding to and from this rally. |>> |> ** Fantastic maps are being provided with the gracious generousity of |MUSSIO VENTURES LTD...publishers of BC's BEST backroad map books. ** |> |>>This project is intended to be a cost-recovery project and IS NOT a |>commercial tour... we organize the basics so you can enjoy the ride and |>know that showers, campsights and supper are waiting at the end of your |>day's ride. | |>> |>>The cost will be $150 Canadian (about $100 US), eh? |>> |>>The route travels west from Kamloops, through old Hudson Bay trade routes |>and Caribou Gold Rush trails, and will travel primarily by gravel and dirt |>roads (some pavement is necessary for small stretches) through the towns of |>Cache Creek, Spences Bridge, Pavillion, Clinton, Bralorne, and Lilooet |>(these are the major gas stops). The 3-day ride will leave riders a few |> >hours from Pemberton/Whistler (North America's top ski resort [w/glacier |>skiing in July]), and the 5-day ride brings riders either back to Kamloops |>or with the option to go to Vancouver or the Okanagan Valley. |> |>This ride offers some of BC's best riding in terms of some good paved |sport sections, and a lot of off-slab roads. An alternate route which is |primarily paved for those who don't want the gravel/dirt components will be |marked out on the maps ....this alternate route ends up at the same |location each evening as the dirt riders ... the third night will be at |Tyax Lodge and will require about 1-2 hours riding on GOOD gravel road from |Lillooet...and the same to ride out the next day...either to Pemberton or |back to Lillooet by gravel. |> |>You don't need to be Helge Pederson to join the alternate route (but he |can come for free if he wants!) |> |>>We are floating this invitation out to you so you can consider next |>summer's riding plans now. More basic information can be obtained from me |>(Ged Schwartz) at "gsmswrsw@wkpowerlink.com" Registration packages (maps, |>etc) will be mailed to interested parties who e-mail their addresses |> |>There are some vacancies remaining...so far the long distance award goes |to *** from Arkansas...unless Erwin makes it across the Bering Straights on |his Russian route from Germany. |> |>Registration cut-off date is May 31. |> |>Thanks for letting me clutter up the list with this post. |> |>Ged Schwartz |>Kamloops, BC |>(250) 372-0550 |>81-80GS |>96 1100GSABS |> |> | | ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 07:44:01 -0700 From: "Fred Hink" Subject: Re: (dr350) Scotts Steering Stabilizer - -----Original Message----- From: TCrowe1234@aol.com To: dr350@lists.xmission.com Date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 8:09 PM Subject: (dr350) Scotts Steering Stabilizer >Does any body use a Scotts Steering Stabilizer is it worth using one > > >Tony > > I have one on my XR and I really like it. It is a bit pricey but it is a quality piece of work. If you are into going fast the Scott's Damper will save your butt many times. It takes out the head shake at high speed and lets the front end track through ruts, over rocks & roots. It is adjustable for the degree that the damper is effective and the amount of effect. There is a slow speed adjustment, high speed adjustment and the sweep. You can "dial in" your adjustments while you are riding, so if you are in a fast sandy stretch you can tighten up the front end and when you get to the tight single track loosen it up some. I sell the Scott's damper with or without the Answer Pro Taper handlebars and either Scott's or Works upper triple clamp. The total package is $599.95 I think. The reason I went with the Pro Tapers is the crossbar on regular bars will need to be bent up out of the way for the steering damper. The Pro Tapers are much stronger and lighter than the stock steel bars too. Aluminum bars will help dampen vibration also. The upper triple clamps look really nice too. The Pro Tapers will mount directly to these with out any adapters. Fred Hink ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Arrowhead Motorsports http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/ 435-259-7356 Fax 435-259-9148 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 07:38:20 -0700 From: "Tim Bernard" Subject: Re: (dr350) Jetting? Norm is still in Baja on the borrowed everything in hand me down riding gear. I have the links & am happy with the changes they made. Give Norm a chance to get back & he can fill you in. I think he is on a 99 DRS in Baja. - -----Original Message----- From: Kurt Simpson To: Ric Lamoureux ; dr350@lists.xmission.com Date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 11:28 AM Subject: Re: (dr350) Jetting? > > >>OK--now that we've established that the late model DRS is reliable, has any >>member rejetted the carb (on their own or via a kit), and replaced the pipe? >>I did this on my '90 DRS with some success. Also, anyone try the Kouba link >>for the rear suspension? >> >>Ric > > >No experience yet...just reading...Thumper recommends stock jetting with Jx needle and spring. >I have the Kouba link and will be getting to it very soon. Norm is on this list...Norm? > >Kurt > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 07:44:37 -0700 From: "Tim Bernard" Subject: Re: (dr350) 99 DRS 1. Wait for Norm to get back from Baja. 2. send him a check for a bike with the following a. 435 kit b. Kouba links & other suspension tuning c. Correct jetting & carb tuning d. Side Racks for your saddle bags Happy Trails Tim - -----Original Message----- From: Ric Lamoureux To: 'dr350@lists.xmission.com' Date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 9:28 AM Subject: (dr350) 99 DRS >I'm "getting ready to get ready" to replace recently sold 1990 DRS with a >new 1999 DRS. Anyone care to relate their personal history with the new >model? I'm curious as to the reliability of the electric start. Also >wonder if the new model is significantly heavier. BTW, if any member >knows a '98 or '99 used DRS in the Portland, OR area for sale, please give >me a shout. > >Ric > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 09:50:00 -0500 From: "Sperduto, Nick" Subject: Re: (dr350) Scotts Steering Stabilizer I had a friend who had one on his KDX. He liked it alot. It allowed him to go quicker. But he said now when he crashed, it hurt more cause he was going faster ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 07:22:30 -0800 From: Ric Lamoureux Subject: RE: (dr350) 99 DRS And I suppose Norm will take an IOU? - -----Original Message----- From: Tim Bernard [mailto:dlsboi@interplus.net] Sent: Friday, March 26, 1999 6:45 AM To: Ric Lamoureux; dr350@lists.xmission.com Subject: Re: (dr350) 99 DRS 1. Wait for Norm to get back from Baja. 2. send him a check for a bike with the following a. 435 kit b. Kouba links & other suspension tuning c. Correct jetting & carb tuning d. Side Racks for your saddle bags Happy Trails Tim - -----Original Message----- From: Ric Lamoureux To: 'dr350@lists.xmission.com' Date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 9:28 AM Subject: (dr350) 99 DRS >I'm "getting ready to get ready" to replace recently sold 1990 DRS with a >new 1999 DRS. Anyone care to relate their personal history with the new >model? I'm curious as to the reliability of the electric start. Also >wonder if the new model is significantly heavier. BTW, if any member >knows a '98 or '99 used DRS in the Portland, OR area for sale, please give >me a shout. > >Ric > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 08:51:48 -0700 From: "Tim Bernard" Subject: Re: (dr350) 99 DRS No but he believes in an IRA (Immenent Repair Account) - -----Original Message----- From: Ric Lamoureux To: 'Tim Bernard' ; Ric Lamoureux ; dr350@lists.xmission.com Date: Friday, March 26, 1999 8:23 AM Subject: RE: (dr350) 99 DRS >And I suppose Norm will take an IOU? > >-----Original Message----- >From: Tim Bernard [mailto:dlsboi@interplus.net] >Sent: Friday, March 26, 1999 6:45 AM >To: Ric Lamoureux; dr350@lists.xmission.com >Subject: Re: (dr350) 99 DRS > > >1. Wait for Norm to get back from Baja. >2. send him a check for a bike with the following > a. 435 kit > b. Kouba links & other suspension tuning > c. Correct jetting & carb tuning > d. Side Racks for your saddle bags >Happy Trails >Tim >-----Original Message----- >From: Ric Lamoureux >To: 'dr350@lists.xmission.com' >Date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 9:28 AM >Subject: (dr350) 99 DRS > > >>I'm "getting ready to get ready" to replace recently sold 1990 DRS with a >>new 1999 DRS. Anyone care to relate their personal history with the new >>model? I'm curious as to the reliability of the electric start. Also >>wonder if the new model is significantly heavier. BTW, if any member >>knows a '98 or '99 used DRS in the Portland, OR area for sale, please give >>me a shout. >> >>Ric >> > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 08:18:14 -0800 From: Ric Lamoureux Subject: RE: (dr350) 99 DRS Excuse the heresy, but at that point, wouldn't it be easier just to buy a KTM? Just asking. Ric (checking my bank balance daily) >-----Original Message----- >From: Tim Bernard [mailto:dlsboi@interplus.net] >Sent: Friday, March 26, 1999 6:45 AM >To: Ric Lamoureux; dr350@lists.xmission.com >Subject: Re: (dr350) 99 DRS > > >1. Wait for Norm to get back from Baja. >2. send him a check for a bike with the following > a. 435 kit > b. Kouba links & other suspension tuning > c. Correct jetting & carb tuning > d. Side Racks for your saddle bags >Happy Trails >Tim ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 11:35:00 -0500 From: "Sperduto, Nick" Subject: RE: (dr350) 99 DRS Actually, Ric's suggestion is the same thing I came up with when I went out by a 99dr. so I wound up with a 98 KTM 400. The only plus I found to the DR was that it's more comfortable on the road. Or if your short, the KTM is no good. Not trying to start a which bike is better flame, just making some points being that I own one of each. The dr is a 1990 model. Nick ---------- From: Ric Lamoureux To: dr350@lists.xmission.com Subject: RE: (dr350) 99 DRS Date: Friday, March 26, 1999 11:18AM Excuse the heresy, but at that point, wouldn't it be easier just to buy a KTM? Just asking. Ric (checking my bank balance daily) >-----Original Message----- >From: Tim Bernard [mailto:dlsboi@interplus.net] >Sent: Friday, March 26, 1999 6:45 AM >To: Ric Lamoureux; dr350@lists.xmission.com >Subject: Re: (dr350) 99 DRS > > >1. Wait for Norm to get back from Baja. >2. send him a check for a bike with the following > a. 435 kit > b. Kouba links & other suspension tuning > c. Correct jetting & carb tuning > d. Side Racks for your saddle bags >Happy Trails >Tim ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 15:28:40 -0800 From: Ric Lamoureux Subject: RE: (dr350) 99 DRS And the irony here is that I AM too short (5'7" on a good day, 31" inseam) for the KTM. I've read that KTM has a shorter version of the 400 dual sport bike, with the moniker "LS-E", available in Europe. Read that it has a seat height of < 33", and a 19"/17" wheel combo. Never heard that it was imported, and the several KTM dealers I queried have never even heard of such a bike. Oh, well. - -----Original Message----- From: Sperduto, Nick [mailto:SperdutoN@dnb.com] Sent: Friday, March 26, 1999 8:35 AM To: dr350@lists.xmission.com; Ric Lamoureux Subject: RE: (dr350) 99 DRS Actually, Ric's suggestion is the same thing I came up with when I went out by a 99dr. so I wound up with a 98 KTM 400. The only plus I found to the DR was that it's more comfortable on the road. Or if your short, the KTM is no good. Not trying to start a which bike is better flame, just making some points being that I own one of each. The dr is a 1990 model. Nick ---------- From: Ric Lamoureux To: dr350@lists.xmission.com Subject: RE: (dr350) 99 DRS Date: Friday, March 26, 1999 11:18AM Excuse the heresy, but at that point, wouldn't it be easier just to buy a KTM? Just asking. Ric (checking my bank balance daily) >-----Original Message----- >From: Tim Bernard [mailto:dlsboi@interplus.net] >Sent: Friday, March 26, 1999 6:45 AM >To: Ric Lamoureux; dr350@lists.xmission.com >Subject: Re: (dr350) 99 DRS > > >1. Wait for Norm to get back from Baja. >2. send him a check for a bike with the following > a. 435 kit > b. Kouba links & other suspension tuning > c. Correct jetting & carb tuning > d. Side Racks for your saddle bags >Happy Trails >Tim ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 07:08:27 -0700 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: (dr350) DR350 list 3 wk checkup... yes...you are subscribed to the DR350 List...just be patient and not too reticent to share messages...we are now up to 86 subscribers...pretty good for 3 weeks...the KLR list has 350 and generates 30 messages a day...we'll get there. lots of great info to share about this bike....for example...yesterday I received a great toy package from lister Tim "Obe Wan" Bernard...it contained some KLR parts but even more importantly...some beautiful side racks to protect the side covers and shield the muffler from softbags and crashes...and an even more gorgeous 10.5 inch luggage rack. Tim's stuff is first rate, time tested and a labor of love...I recommend it highly... Kurt Tell your friends and family (no age limit) about the dr350 list...let's get to 100 subscribers and have a party...spring industry announcements coming for the DR...look lively... ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 09:49:38 EST From: TCrowe1234@aol.com Subject: (dr350) Crash Hi guys how it going i had a good crash a 40mph on sunday and only bent my bars no damage to the dr wich was good i now have two sets of wheels on and off road whats the best on road tyres on standard rims ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 08:04:05 -0800 From: "Bruce P. Clapp" Subject: (dr350) New on the list Greetings everyone, I am new to the list, and just wanted to introduce myself. I ride a 91 DR350 in a strictly off road setting. Mostly it is logging roads, power lines, gas lines, woods trails, ect. I am always looking for new areas to ride where I live (40 miles west of Olympia WA), and try to ride three or more times a week when the weather is good. My bike is stock with the exception of the air box. I opened the top of the air box to let more air in and this ahas made a very noticeable difference. I am going to completely open up the top this week. This has worked so well that I would recommend this to anyone. For those of you that may live in the WA area, there is going to be a poker run on April 3 at the Thurston County ORV park outside of Olympia. If there is anyone that is interested, let me know and I can get the info out to you. It would be cool to meet a few fellow DR riders there. Bruce Clapp, MCSE Information Systems Administrator 360-532-9101 360-532-1792 (fax) http://www.ovalstrapping.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 09:53:22 -0700 From: "Pokluda, Gino F" Subject: (dr350) (NKLRDR) Knee braces Anyone have any good advice on a knee braces that provide lateral support and knee cap protection? Gino ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 15:05:22 -0800 From: Subject: (dr350) Re: Knee braces Good question, Gino. I've tried on many a brace, needing them for the dirt & sports w/ my boys. I started off a few years back with the standard, simple Body Glove breathable neoprene until a re-injury last month, then tried on all of the hinge type from sporting goods stores and Chaparral; settled on a pair from the former which were comfortable at the time. You could use knee protectors with most so long as they are sufficiently wide or you could buy the cups only from EVS or Fox. The CTi models seem to work well, but are costly & mandate a bow-legged style, sitting or standing. EVS & Fox have comprehensive setups, but their neoprene doesn't breath. One of the better sports-oriented models is made by McDavid w/a very effective hinge but a tad wide for me and quite warm next to the skin. You really can't judge how long they remain comfortable while in the store. The ones I ended up with do result in some chafing behind one knee, and aren't as comfortable when sitting even with a light fabric rear panel. Any brand would do a fair job of adding some confidence when riding. Any other opinions out there? John Anyone have any good advice on a knee braces that provide lateral support and knee cap protection? Gino ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 16:28:45 -0700 From: "Tim Bernard" Subject: Re: (dr350) (NKLRDR) Knee braces Gino After snapping my ACL & having a total knee recontruct using the patella tendion graft for the AXL I became the proud owner an EVS knee brace. I fitted it all up & even had the boot rebuilt to close over the knee brace. Well the first I went riding & went to get it out of my bag I could not find it. My buddy informed me that I didn't need it & he took it out. He has had two knee replacements & never used a brace. I am glad he tossed it now. I rode out when I snapped my ACL, but you can not ride out with a broken femur. If you wear riding boots & a knee brace that is where it will break. If your knee is bad get it fixed & ride without a brace. Happy Trails Tim PS check your UPS - -----Original Message----- From: Pokluda, Gino F To: 'dr350@lists.xmission.com' ; 'klr650@lists.xmission.com' Date: Tuesday, March 30, 1999 9:51 AM Subject: (dr350) (NKLRDR) Knee braces >Anyone have any good advice on a knee braces that provide lateral support >and knee cap protection? > >Gino > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 18:21:48 -0600 From: Dan Schewe Subject: (dr350) DR350SE Owner, New To This List Hello Everyone! This DR350 "chat room" is fantastic. I'm new to your list, but not to the DR! Allow me to introduce myself. I own `94 DR350SE that is used primarily for logging roads in Northeast Minnesota, and the occasional AMA trail ride in southern Minnesota. Since 1994, I have been storing the DR in the dinning room of my rented apartment (I live on the second floor), and as you may have guessed, I'm unmarried. During the winter months I dismantle the DR, clean, grease, fluids change, and update the bike for better performance. I have not done any major work to the engine, but have modified the airbox, played with the jetting enough to know what to adjust if I notice strange performance, changed gearing, and other stuff to improve ergonomics. By mid January I'm stoked to ignite the beast just to hear it run - I'm also sure that the landlord that lives above me would also love the thump of the DR! Last Friday, I rolled the showroom clean DR down the steps and out the door, fueled the beast, and looked for the nearest mud hole. Every year I get a little more nervous about getting the bike in and out of the apartment building, but a few beers usually makes me brave enough to endure the possibility of getting caught. This week I'm forced to ride the DR while my Dakota is in the shop to a paint job (damm kids gave me and 6 other residents an artistic "key-job"). After feuding with the insurance company for a week, it sure is nice to jump on the DR for the ride or wheelie home. The only thing that stinks is the traffic hand signals - as you all know the DR's turn signals were engineered by a noodle factory. Any recommendations on good break-proof turn signals would be graciously accepted. Well, it's the end of the day, and the first "warm" day we've had in a while, so I'm going home - this time without my snowmobile jacket on! Talk to you all soon! P.S. Any of you from Minnesota, eh? Dan ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 21:18:51 -0700 From: "Tom Warr" Subject: (dr350) May Rider Magazine I thought I would report that the May issue of Rider magazine has a nice article about a Project KLR 650 in nice dual sport touring mode. Written by Mark Tuttle. Pretty good stuff, though I am not a KLR expert - it's nice to know that he knows what it takes to do dual sport touring. TW ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 21:55:04 -0700 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: Re: (dr350) May Rider Magazine |I thought I would report that the May issue of Rider magazine has a nice |article about a Project KLR 650 in nice dual sport touring mode. Written by |Mark Tuttle. Pretty good stuff, though I am not a KLR expert - it's nice to |know that he knows what it takes to do dual sport touring. TW Is Rider commonly available...like at Barnes & Noble...or is it more like MCN? Kurt ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 21:30:12 -0800 From: alarsen@rapidnet.net Subject: Re: (dr350) (NKLRDR) Knee braces At 09:53 AM 3/30/99 -0700, Pokluda, Gino F wrote: >Anyone have any good advice on a knee braces that provide lateral support >and knee cap protection? > >Gino > > Is this for biking, sports, or all in general. The best brace will be one that you get custom made to your leg. Look for a sports orthotics place, but be forwarned... EXPENSIVE. Arne Arne ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 21:41:05 -0800 From: alarsen@rapidnet.net Subject: Re: (dr350) (NKLRDR) Knee braces At 04:28 PM 3/30/99 -0700, Tim Bernard wrote: >Gino >After snapping my ACL & having a total knee recontruct using the patella >tendion graft for the AXL I became the proud owner an EVS knee brace. I've been there man (still am actually). For me they used hamstring tendons and fashioned a new ACL. Arne Arne ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 02:48:36 -0600 From: "chasmatic" Subject: Re: (dr350) DR350SE Owner, New To This List Take off the stock turn signals and substitute Yamaha XT turn signals. They are very flexible on their stalks and have the same shape as stock. This message comes to you from Minneapolis. - -----Original Message----- From: Dan Schewe To: 'dr350@lists.xmission.com' Date: Tuesday, March 30, 1999 6:12 PM Subject: (dr350) DR350SE Owner, New To This List >Hello Everyone! > >This DR350 "chat room" is fantastic. I'm new to your list, but not to the >DR! Allow me to introduce myself. I own `94 DR350SE that is used >primarily for logging roads in Northeast Minnesota, and the occasional AMA >trail ride in southern Minnesota. >Since 1994, I have been storing the DR in the dinning room of my rented >apartment (I live on the second floor), and as you may have guessed, I'm >unmarried. During the winter months I dismantle the DR, clean, grease, >fluids change, and update the bike for better performance. I have not done >any major work to the engine, but have modified the airbox, played with the >jetting enough to know what to adjust if I notice strange performance, >changed gearing, and other stuff to improve ergonomics. By mid January I'm >stoked to ignite the beast just to hear it run - I'm also sure that the >landlord that lives above me would also love the thump of the DR! Last >Friday, I rolled the showroom clean DR down the steps and out the door, >fueled the beast, and looked for the nearest mud hole. Every year I get a >little more nervous about getting the bike in and out of the apartment >building, but a few beers usually makes me brave enough to endure the >possibility of getting caught. >This week I'm forced to ride the DR while my Dakota is in the shop to a >paint job (damm kids gave me and 6 other residents an artistic "key-job"). > After feuding with the insurance company for a week, it sure is nice to >jump on the DR for the ride or wheelie home. The only thing that stinks is >the traffic hand signals - as you all know the DR's turn signals were >engineered by a noodle factory. Any recommendations on good break-proof >turn signals would be graciously accepted. >Well, it's the end of the day, and the first "warm" day we've had in a >while, so I'm going home - this time without my snowmobile jacket on! >Talk to you all soon! >P.S. Any of you from Minnesota, eh? >Dan > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 09:59:00 -0500 From: "Sperduto, Nick" Subject: (dr350) Turn signals On my bike, I installed white brothers turn signal savers at about six bucks a pair. They are flexible rubber pieces that mount where your signals went, then mount the signals to the savers. I put them on and in 3 years of primarily single track riding with crashes every time out. I haven't broken one signal. The mount is stiff enough for the signals to stay straight, yet flexible enough that my signal can turn almost in a full circle. Nick - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------ The only thing that stinks is the traffic hand signals - as you all know the DR's turn signals were engineered by a noodle factory. Any recommendations on good break-proof turn signals would be graciously accepted. Well, it's the end of the day, and the first "warm" day we've had in a while, so I'm going home - this time without my snowmobile jacket on! Talk to you all soon! P.S. Any of you from Minnesota, eh? Dan ------------------------------ End of dr350-digest V1 #5 ************************* - To unsubscribe to $LIST, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe $LIST" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message.