From: owner-dr350-digest@lists.xmission.com (dr350-digest) To: dr350-digest@lists.xmission.com Subject: dr350-digest V1 #90 Reply-To: dr350-digest Sender: owner-dr350-digest@lists.xmission.com Errors-To: owner-dr350-digest@lists.xmission.com Precedence: bulk dr350-digest Sunday, June 27 1999 Volume 01 : Number 090 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 21:35:09 -0400 (EDT) From: MILLFAM@webtv.net (john miller) Subject: (dr350) front forks I have a 98 DR SE model.It has the same forks as the dirt model.In the catalogue it reads fully adjustable preload for both the front and rear.Is there a preload adjustment for the front forks?If so where is it and how does it work. Thanks ,John Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to Editor@dualsport.org for info. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 23:49:56 -0400 (EDT) From: jadler@webtv.net (James Adler) Subject: (dr350) Fork Preload John, If your forks have preload adjustment it will be at the top of the fork leg, on older models ( like mine) it is a large slot for a flat blade screw driver to turn the fork spring in or out for more or less spring tension. I am not sure about the new models exactly but if you have any adjustment it will be there on the top. Many forks have graduated lines scribed in the side of the fork to make both sides equal in adjustment. Hope this helps, Jim A. Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to Editor@dualsport.org for info. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 22:59:43 -0500 From: "Matthew G. Wilson" Subject: Re: (dr350) front forks John, I have a '98 DR350 Dirt. The only way to adjust spring preload on these forks is to add/change spacers above the springs. The spring preload adjuster of the older models was replaced by rebound dampening adjusters. - -Matt - ----- Original Message ----- From: john miller To: Sent: Saturday, June 26, 1999 8:35 PM Subject: (dr350) front forks > I have a 98 DR SE model.It has the same forks as the dirt model.In the > catalogue it reads fully adjustable preload for both the front and > rear.Is there a preload adjustment for the front forks?If so where is it > and how does it work. > Thanks ,John > > > Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 > Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to Editor@dualsport.org for info. Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to Editor@dualsport.org for info. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 00:12:39 -0400 (EDT) From: jadler@webtv.net (James Adler) Subject: (dr350) forks Matt/John Spacers will do the job, that is not exactly ' externally adjustable'. On the other hand, I would trade my easy preload for your better forks any day. BTW, you guys who don't like the RMX need to give it time, it takes awhile after riding a DR. I love my DR but the RMX is a Cadillac compared to it. Makes my DR front end feel like a jackhammer. JA Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to Editor@dualsport.org for info. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 10:10:36 -0400 (EDT) From: MILLFAM@webtv.net (john miller) Subject: (dr350) suspension set up My 98 dr has both adjustable rebound and damping on the front and rear.I weigh about 165 and have no idea how to set it up.I would like it to be set up as close to a dirt bike as possible.Where I ride there are a lot of whoops and short hills.Any help or ideas i'd appreciate.I also plan on getting the koubas very shortly. Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to Editor@dualsport.org for info. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 07:52:46 -0700 From: Subject: Re: (dr350) forks Jim, Jim & Others, ...though you all might want to know what I experienced last weekend. Traded a friend for the day, my DRX441 for his '94 RMX. Here is what he said, RMX vs. DRX: DRX is taller (stock DR is a comfy couch). Starts w/one kick (it's a '94 dirt; sorry Gino & other SEers: no button for the pinky/donut/coffee pose). The front will stand up w/throttle; doesn't need to be wound up going on hills. Overshoots turns before learning technique(?) With RMX suspension, there's no excuse for not going fast (thanks, bud :-/): this is *not* your dad's DR. Here's what I have to say, DR vs. RMX: Burbles off of idle, even with jetting changes. Fairly easy to light up. Feels a bit lighter, thinner - nice change. Whoa! mid-range hit; easily stays on top of whoops; shoots forward like a mild rocket. Back end easy to whip out on turns if need be. Less forgiving if out of peak power spread, but re-entry is just a clutch pull or gear shift away - recovers fast. Jumps predictably. No compression braking :-o Deflects more off of rocks/roots. Not as much vibration as expected (piston one year old - needs replacing). Better gas mileage than anticipated. Can be trail ridden, chugged if so desired, but more fun when pushed. John jadler@webtv.net (James Adler) on 06/26/99 09:12:39 PM >BTW, you guys who don't like the RMX need to give it time, it takes awhile after riding a DR. I love my DR but the RMX is a Cadillac compared to it. Makes my DR front end feel like a jackhammer. JA Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to Editor@dualsport.org for info. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 10:26:43 -0500 From: George Kovacs Subject: Re: (dr350) front forks Hi , Yes , the only way to adjust preload on the front is to shim the spring, the handlebar also must come off, in order to get the caps off the top of the forks. I use a PVC pipe , same diameter as the spring , cut in 5/8" length . ( clean it very good , from plastic pieces ,and shavings) Do one side at the time, use a tie down strap to pull the front down , so can get get to the dampening rods, you need to unscrew it from the cap , (a 14 and 17 mm wrench,) to get the spacer in, once done , i adjusted the rebound screw all the way in, to compensate for the added spring tension. George 99 350 SE john miller wrote: > I have a 98 DR SE model.It has the same forks as the dirt model.In the > catalogue it reads fully adjustable preload for both the front and > rear.Is there a preload adjustment for the front forks?If so where is it > and how does it work. > Thanks ,John > > Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 > Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to Editor@dualsport.org for info. Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to Editor@dualsport.org for info. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 11:33:15 -0400 From: "Rob" Subject: (dr350) 600 mile maint. check This is a multi-part message in MIME format. - ------=_NextPart_000_001A_01BEC090.D85C3DE0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable The 600 mile maintenace check is soon arriving on my DR350SE. Is this = important to take in, or can I handle most of the =20 maintenace myself? The bike shop where i bought it want's $88 plus any = parts costs to do the service. Rob DeForge - ------=_NextPart_000_001A_01BEC090.D85C3DE0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
The 600 mile maintenace check is = soon arriving=20 on my DR350SE.  Is this important to take in, or can I handle most = of=20 the    
maintenace = myself?  The=20 bike shop where i bought it want's $88 plus any parts costs to do the=20 service.
 
Rob = DeForge
- ------=_NextPart_000_001A_01BEC090.D85C3DE0-- Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to Editor@dualsport.org for info. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 14:08:04 -0500 From: George Kovacs Subject: (dr350) RE: 600 mile service Hi Rob, Your owners manual goes through the stuff that needs to be check, and changed . The most important part of the first service is , first oil change , grease where fitting are and where you think it is necessary , chain adjustment , check, readjust valve clearance , than check steering head bearings, and other bolts and nuts for tightness, like front , rear wheel, triple clamp bolts, spooks on the wheel cables , battery connections , and other stuff that could come loose. Just give it a good look over. If you can do the valve adjustment , the rest should be easy. George. Visit dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to Editor@dualsport.org for info. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 21:31:04 -0600 From: "Tom Warr" Subject: (dr350) Clark Tank This is a multi-part message in MIME format. - ------=_NextPart_000_0140_01BEC0E4.5C874D00 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I think someone commented on aftermarket tanks for the DRS bikes. I saw = a Clark tank on a DRS350 yesterday. I have the Acerbis tank. I believe = both are 4 gallons. =20 The look similar, though the Clark is less ugly. The Acerbis has some = concave places into which my knees fit, and the front part of the tank = acts as a fairing for my legs. The Clark tank is rounder, though still = hangs down quite a bit. =20 =20 The owner of the Clark tank told me it was difficult to mount. Mounting = points did not line up and he had to do several modifications. My = Acerbis tank fit perfectly. The big difference in the two is the thickness of the plastic. The = Clark tank is much thinner than the Acerbis. I can attest to how tough = that Acerbis is, after now about 4 years of constant abuse (trail = riding, motocross jumps, lots of crashes). =20 My friend said he was sorry he chose the Clark tank (he did so because = it is about $60 cheaper), and will replace it with an Acerbis if it = breaks. Does IMS still make a tank for the DRS? =20 Tom Warr Bikermaniac Great Falls, Montana drwarr@montana.com - ------=_NextPart_000_0140_01BEC0E4.5C874D00 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
I think someone commented on = aftermarket tanks=20 for the DRS bikes.  I saw a Clark tank on a DRS350 yesterday.  = I have=20 the Acerbis tank.  I believe both are 4 gallons.
 
The look similar, though the Clark is less = ugly.  The=20 Acerbis has some concave places into which my knees fit, and the front = part of=20 the tank acts as a fairing for my legs.  The Clark tank is rounder, = though=20 still hangs down quite a bit. 
 
The owner of the Clark tank told me = it was=20 difficult to mount.  Mounting points did not line up and he had to = do=20 several modifications.  My Acerbis tank fit perfectly.
 
The big difference in the two is the thickness of = the=20 plastic.  The Clark tank is much thinner than the Acerbis.  I = can=20 attest to how tough that Acerbis is, after now about 4 years of constant = abuse=20 (trail riding, motocross jumps, lots of crashes).
 
My friend said he was sorry he chose the Clark tank = (he did so=20 because it is about $60 cheaper), and will replace it with an Acerbis if = it=20 breaks.
 
Does IMS still make a tank for the DRS?
 
Tom Warr   = Bikermaniac
Great Falls,=20 Montana
drwarr@montana.com
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