From: owner-dr350-digest@lists.xmission.com (dr350-digest) To: dr350-digest@lists.xmission.com Subject: dr350-digest V1 #183 Reply-To: dr350-digest Sender: owner-dr350-digest@lists.xmission.com Errors-To: owner-dr350-digest@lists.xmission.com Precedence: bulk dr350-digest Thursday, October 7 1999 Volume 01 : Number 183 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 07:12:00 +0100 From: Markus LIndrgen Subject: (dr350) gold valves Bryan, I read your post about goldvalves and now have some questions. If the stock piston has too small flow area, can=B4t you make it bigger and then change the shims. Would that give the same (great) results as installing a Gold valve? Also you mention dual stage rebound damping. Can you explain this further? What=B4s the advantages of having this?=20 I like to learn as much as possible about suspension/tuning/valving. Does anyone know a web site where I can read about this? Books? Thanks! Markus Skellefte=E5, Sweden Support Dual Sport News with your subscription http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page2.html Visit the dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Unsubscribe by sending a message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com Leave subject blank, message is unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 09:44:45 -0400 From: "WDSRC" Subject: (dr350) Florida Dual Sport Ride The insurance is purchased, The permit is approved! It's Time to get your entries in for the SEMINOLE WIND DUAL SPORT RIDE on November 6, 1999 in Eureka, FL. The ride will be 168 easy to challenging miles of roads and jeep trails trough the northern Ocala National Forest. Entry forms can be found at the WDSRC website at http://www.geocities.com/Baja/Canyon/5245 If you missed Devil's Creek, Don't Be Left Behind Again! There's a 100 rider limit! Get your entry in TODAY! Robert Frey WDSRC "Loud Pipes Risk Rights, Be Responsible, Be Quiet!" Support Dual Sport News with your subscription http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page2.html Visit the dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Unsubscribe by sending a message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com Leave subject blank, message is unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 06 Oct 1999 09:00:22 -0600 From: Norman j Kouba Subject: Re: (dr350) Latest Dirt Bike Magazine The Strickler's wrote: > Lighter, Yellower, and still with an electric start. > The New Dirt Bike shows the New DRZ400. It also gives a short blurb, not a > test yet. My question to anyone who has seen the article is, are the front > forks the same as prior years? > > Strick Suzuki says the forks are 49mm conventionals, (at least on the dirt only models) but are not saying if they are the dual chambered ones as the 96 and 97 RM's had. Cross your fingers and hope that they are the good ones, the 96 RM forks were voted boingers of the year by I believe Dirt Bike Magazine. I have a set on my DR, and they work really well every where, after I got the springs right for the added mass. Norm Suzuki DR Suspensions Http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/2299 Support Dual Sport News with your subscription http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page2.html Visit the dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Unsubscribe by sending a message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com Leave subject blank, message is unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 12:16:43 EDT From: Comobu@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr350) Swapping DR & RMX Forks Chris Will be looking forward to hearing more about the proper way..proper year RMX,RM fork swap... Thanks Guy Support Dual Sport News with your subscription http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page2.html Visit the dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Unsubscribe by sending a message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com Leave subject blank, message is unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 13:04:36 EDT From: CGUBERA@aol.com Subject: (dr350) RMX/DR Fork swap I have learned a bit more since yesterday... JN Innovations in Hayward, CA (800-883-5332, jn-innovations.com) has done more than a few like swaps. They are a suspension tuning company that also does some machine work through John's (the owner) dads machine shop next door. John himself has an XR600 with YZ250 forks on which he had to perform a similar operation. Bascially what he is doing for me is taking 91 RMX forks and their clamps and, instead of using the RMX stem that comes with the bottom clamp then having to machine the stem down 3 mm to fit the top bearing, he is pressing the DR stem into the RMX clamp. Since the DR stem is smaller at the top he has to also press in a bushing to make it equal to the RMX diameter. This allows me to not modify any critical parts and to use stock bearings. He said he has had no problems with years of hard riding on the others he has done. The way I see it is instead of taking something big and shaving it down (which caused the breakage) he is taking the DR stem and building it up. According to the owner of my local shop, Hayward Honda/Suzuki, which has been in business for 28 years, they have never seen a stem bolt snap like mine did. I am not worried that the DR stem is 3mm less in diameter. He is rushing it to get it back to me on Thursday night. Hopefully he will be able to finish the job. I am signed up for the 500 mile Ridge Runners ride this weekend with plenty of fast dirt sections. Don't think I won't be a little slow and puckered over the first few rough sections.... Chris in Nor Cal Support Dual Sport News with your subscription http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page2.html Visit the dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Unsubscribe by sending a message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com Leave subject blank, message is unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 17:44:02 EDT From: RAld277@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr350) Latest Dirt Bike Magazine From all the info I have been able to gather the new DRZ400 recycles absolutely nothing from the DR350. This appears to be a totally fresh machine. Cant wait to see one up close. Mike A. Nashville Support Dual Sport News with your subscription http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page2.html Visit the dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Unsubscribe by sending a message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com Leave subject blank, message is unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 19:28:55 EDT From: Comobu@aol.com Subject: Re: (dr350) RMX/DR Fork swap Chris, Are the 91 RMX forks USD? Where did you find them? Is the stem one piece with the lower triple clamp? Meaning you'll use the lower DR clamp and stem with the upper RMX triple clamp which needs the bushing?? (Some sort of drawing-email program would be nice for you to explain this!) Guy Support Dual Sport News with your subscription http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page2.html Visit the dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Unsubscribe by sending a message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com Leave subject blank, message is unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 06 Oct 1999 19:53:38 -0700 From: impresa@erols.com Subject: Re: (dr350) 110/80/18 rear way too small Chuck, Regarding your tire size choices.... I just replaced a 120/100/18 Dunlop K695 on the rear of my DR. I found that it had been rubbing on the inside of the swingarm. A clear indication that it was to wide. I realize that this is an off-road only tire, and that is what I use since I only ride off-road, but I think the same would hold true for a DOT approved tire of the same size. I now have a Dunlop 755 (110/100/18) mounted and it seems to be better size choice. BTW, I prefer the taller sidewall of the 100 series tires for the same reason you might. Dave charles w vokac wrote: > > My rear tire is a 110/80/18. I replaced the stock rear tire before I > knew anything about tire sizing and just went by what the Suzuki dealer > told me (honestly, he told me to get a 110/80/18). I have been > complaining about the bike being too small for me and maybe I have > discovered one reason why. I just saw a picture of myself on the bike > and I noticed how small the rear tire is. The undersized rear makes the > bike look like it's tilted back - kindof like the rear tire is sitting in > a hole. I want to change it to a 140/90/18 but Mike you said in your > 9-20-99 post that this is a stretch for a stock DR. Is the limit for a > stock street version DR 130/90/18? Sorry for beating a dead horse! > > thanks - Chuck Vokac - Panama City Beach - '92DR350S Support Dual Sport News with your subscription http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page2.html Visit the dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Unsubscribe by sending a message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com Leave subject blank, message is unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 00:08:14 -0400 From: "WDSRC" Subject: (dr350) LAND USE ALERT >> URGENT ALERT >> >> The BlueRibbon Coalition just received word that Chief Dombeck is expected >> to announce his >> new travel management policy next Wednesday, October 13th. U.S. Senator >> Larry Craig is >> seeking Congressional co-signers for the following letter to head off the >> possibility of a "Closed >> Unless Posted Open" policy. >> >> Everyone interested in protecting access to Forest Service land should >> immediately call both your >> Senators and your Representative - Congressional switchboard >> #(202)224-3121 - and ask them >> to please co-sign Senator Larry Craig's "US Forest Service Access >> Protection" letter. If your >> Senators or Representative need additional information "they" should call >> Senator Craig's office >> at (202)224-2752 and ask for Dan Whiting. If you use e-mail to communicate >> with your >> legislators, please also phone them as well. >> >> This should all be self explanatory, but if "you" need additional >> information, please call the >> BlueRibbon Coalition office at (208)233-6570. >> >> The time is short, do not delay. Please make your calls right away and >> distribute this notice >> to your networks. >> >> >> Mike Dombeck >> Chief, USDA Forest Service >> Auditors Building >> Washington, DC 20250 >> >> Dear Chief Dombeck: >> >> We are writing to you today to reiterate our concerns about the >> philosophy which governs >> public travel on public lands. >> >> As you very well know, the Forest Service governs nearly 200 million >> acres of land in the >> United States. We recognize the value those lands hold for natural >> resources, such as timber, >> minerals, and oil, and no one can deny the opportunity they hold for >> recreation. Since the lands >> are in the public domain, individual costs are minimal and the lands are >> generally open for all to >> use without discrimination. >> >> Now we are seeing a fundamental shift into how our lands are managed >> for people's access. >> Historically, in the United States, we have allowed the public to travel >on >> lands in the public >> domain unless it is specifically prohibited. This is exactly the way it >> should be -- travel with >> reasonable restrictions where a need is demonstrated. However, we are >> seeing a trend in >> management policy, specifically in the Forest Service, toward keeping our >> public lands closed >> unless posted open. While the Forest Service might like this step >backward >> to feudal European >> policies, it is completely unacceptable to us and those who use our public >> lands. >> >> To say that the public cannot access their land unless the federal >> government gives them >> permission is in fundamental opposition to the freedoms on which our >> country was founded. >> Consequently, we are writing to assure you that we are willing to work >with >> you to find ways to >> balance public access with protection of our environmental resources and >> that any attempt by the >> Forest Service to continue to lock our constituents off the land they own >> will be fought >> vigorously. We cannot stand by idly and watch our constituents lose the >> right to travel on the land >> they own. >> >> We have concerns that you will be incorporating a similar policy into >> your soon-to-be-released >> transportation policy. We want to meet with you regarding our concerns >> before the draft >> transportation plan is released and hope to hear from you soon. >> >> >> Sincerely, >> >> >> > Support Dual Sport News with your subscription http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page2.html Visit the dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Unsubscribe by sending a message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com Leave subject blank, message is unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 22:45:28 -0600 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: (dr350) Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 22:43:59 -0600 Jesse, sent a simple drawing which I've put up here, unfortunately, I'm not able to get it in a format that does justice to it. But you can get the idea. http://members.tripod.com/ajaxut/DR350/RMX.htm Kurt Editor Dual Sport News dsneditor@softhome.net Support Dual Sport News with your subscription http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page2.html Visit the dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Unsubscribe by sending a message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com Leave subject blank, message is unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 22:59:01 -0600 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: Re: (dr350) Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 22:43:59 -0600 I'm still working on it...I can get a nice image in Explorer 4 on a PC...a shadow image on Netscape 4+...we have some of the best minds on the web working feverishly on this...(g) Actually, I would love to do a write up on this entire procedure for the January/February issue of DSN. John Gill was going to work with me on it until he went on to other pursuits. I'll even offer the DSN bike as the transplant if I had a willing guide...We have to have something to keep us busy until the DRZ400 is among us... Kurt - ----- Original Message ----- From: Kurt Simpson To: DR350 Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 1999 10:45 PM Subject: (dr350) Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 22:43:59 -0600 > Jesse, sent a simple drawing which I've put up here, unfortunately, I'm > not able to get it in a format that does justice to it. But you can get > the idea. > > http://members.tripod.com/ajaxut/DR350/RMX.htm > > Kurt > Editor > Dual Sport News > dsneditor@softhome.net > > > Support Dual Sport News with your subscription http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page2.html > Visit the dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 > Unsubscribe by sending a message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com > Leave subject blank, message is unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest). > > Support Dual Sport News with your subscription http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page2.html Visit the dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Unsubscribe by sending a message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com Leave subject blank, message is unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 18:19:50 -0400 (EDT) From: weekendtoy98DR@webtv.net (John) Subject: (dr350) SPRINGS Anyone out there looking to sell a 7.6 Eibach?I am having a hard time getting one and figured if someone wanted a different rate they might want to part with theirs. Support Dual Sport News with your subscription http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page2.html Visit the dr350 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=dr350 Unsubscribe by sending a message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com Leave subject blank, message is unsubscribe dr350 (or dr350-digest). ------------------------------ End of dr350-digest V1 #183 ***************************