DR350 Thread - Page 947

heirhead · 01-14-2013, 08:57 PM

Hello,

Thanks to greg bender and 2bold2getold for there help.
On the rear brake pedal is there splines inside so you can adjust it up or down?
Mine with brakes adjusted is 2 inches to low.

Thanks for your wisdom,

Heirhead

ADV BUM · 01-14-2013, 09:09 PM

Previous owner installed the vapor computer. He did not install the temp sensor. I was going to hook it up to the spark plug like trail tech says, but I am reading people dont like those temp readings. I like the idea of hooking it up to the banjo bolt like others have done. Does any one know off hand what size loop/sensor I should order to install on the banjo bolt?

Thank you

2bold2getold · 01-14-2013, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heirhead

Hello,

Thanks to greg bender and 2bold2getold for there help.
On the rear brake pedal is there splines inside so you can adjust it up or down?
Mine with brakes adjusted is 2 inches to low.

Thanks for your wisdom,

Heirhead

No splines. Looks like there is a stop bolt and lock nut in the frame just in front of the brake pedal pivot used to adjust the brake pedal upper limit. And a couple of lock nuts on the master cylinder rod, at the clevis, to adjust the throw. If your pedal isn't bent or messed with.

heirhead · 01-14-2013, 09:34 PM

Hello,

Thanks,
will try and adjust that way.

Heirhead

RuggedExposure · 01-14-2013, 09:37 PM

Just got the o-ring kit from Greg Bender.

Looks like an outstanding setup. Will have pics posted when I get a chance.

tntmo · 01-15-2013, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heirhead

Hello,

Thanks to greg bender and 2bold2getold for there help.
On the rear brake pedal is there splines inside so you can adjust it up or down?
Mine with brakes adjusted is 2 inches to low.

Thanks for your wisdom,

Heirhead

If you are still having issues, let me know. I have three rear master cylinders in my stash of parts. We can get you going in no time!

Greg Bender · 01-15-2013, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by visovm

To pick up on the discussion on page 943, I developed a slightly different attachment method for the MooseRacing skid plate I picked up through ProCycle.

I did not like the "P" mounting clamps in the back, and read about others who welded on pieces of aluminum to the rear of the skid plate to attach to the factory mounts. I dont have easy access to someone who knows how to weld aluminum, so I decided a mechanical connection could be no worse than the "P" clamps and would eliminate the bolts sticking out and getting destroyed and subsequently impossible to remove.

I have a lot of old stock aluminum, and machine hardware so that was not the issue. I used some L shaped aluminum and stainless hardware to attach the brackets to the skid plate in the proper position. This was a free mod for me since I have all the tools and materials, but I would imagine it would not be too expensive to purchase the materials if you dont have a friend who can weld it for you.

Here is the solution I came up with:

I hope this helps anyone who is considering something like this. When I have a chance to take it out and beat the heck out of it, I will report back if there are any failures.

I wish Moose and others would just weld on these tabs to use the factory mounting points. I would be willing to pay a little more for a skid plate that used all four stock mounting points.

OUTSTANDING!!!

Like you, I would have been very willing to pay extra to have the skid plate use all four stock mounting points.

Regards,

Gregory Bender

Greg Bender · 01-15-2013, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADV BUM

Previous owner installed the vapor computer. He did not install the temp sensor. I was going to hook it up to the spark plug like trail tech says, but I am reading people dont like those temp readings. I like the idea of hooking it up to the banjo bolt like others have done. Does any one know off hand what size loop/sensor I should order to install on the banjo bolt?

Thank you

To which banjo bolt are you referring? There are several and I probably know the size or can take a quick measurement in the garage this morning.

Regards,

Gregory Bender

Greg Bender · 01-15-2013, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RuggedExposure

Just got the o-ring kit from Greg Bender.

Looks like an outstanding setup. Will have pics posted when I get a chance.

Glad to hear it :>

Regards,

Gregory Bender

MrPulldown · 01-15-2013, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Bender

OUTSTANDING!!!

Like you, I would have been very willing to pay extra to have the skid plate use all four stock mounting points.

Regards,

Gregory Bender

That is a great solution. I had a local welder weld on tabs for me. Cost about $30. Which is not bad but messed with the heat treat. After smacking a couple of rocks near the weld, they have now cracked. If I only thought to bolt it together.

Hotmamaandme · 01-15-2013, 05:10 PM

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...0#post20493730

Drufiddy · 01-16-2013, 06:49 PM

Any little DR riders out there have a front rotor for a 94 SE? I did the Western TAT in August and bent the front a tad. Breaking power is pretty bad. Thanks!

O'Hooligan · 01-16-2013, 09:15 PM

OK, I need the opinions of the gathered experts on my paranoia! I removed clutch and sidestand switches and wired the connector wires together and the bike ran fine. I ran the bike a few times no problems, But then my CDI unit malfunctioned, consequently the bike won't run. I know its the cdi as I was able to swap out a borrowed one and the spark was good.

The question is was this just coincidence or did it just decide it was time to quit? Before I drop lots of $$$ on a new cdi, I want to make sure it was not something I did.

Any suggestions?

VooDooDaddy · 01-16-2013, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O'Hooligan

The question is was this just coincidence...?

Yes. Many, many of us have removed the 'safety' switches from our bikes. I have had mine removed from just about every Suzuki I have ever owned, including my track-only GSX-R1000, DR350, DR650, and my Ducati track bike, and they have continued to run just as before with no issues what-so-ever.

2bold2getold · 01-16-2013, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O'Hooligan

OK, I need the opinions of the gathered experts on my paranoia! I removed clutch and sidestand switches and wired the connector wires together and the bike ran fine. I ran the bike a few times no problems, But then my CDI unit malfunctioned, consequently the bike won't run. I know its the cdi as I was able to swap out a borrowed one and the spark was good.

The question is was this just coincidence or did it just decide it was time to quit? Before I drop lots of $$$ on a new cdi, I want to make sure it was not something I did.

Any suggestions?

I removed my side stand and clutch switches about 1200 miles ago. No problems so far.

01-14-2013, 08:57 PM	#14191
heirhead Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: SoCal. Harbor Town, DP. Oddometer: 271	rear brake Hello, Thanks to greg bender and 2bold2getold for there help. On the rear brake pedal is there splines inside so you can adjust it up or down? Mine with brakes adjusted is 2 inches to low. Thanks for your wisdom, Heirhead

01-14-2013, 09:37 PM	#14195
RuggedExposure wandering the desert Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Hermanas, NM (on the US/Mex border past BFE) Oddometer: 679	Just got the o-ring kit from Greg Bender. Looks like an outstanding setup. Will have pics posted when I get a chance. __________________ Many 'a hand began to scan around for the next plateau. Some say it was Greenland, and some say Mexico. Others decided it was nowhere except for where they stood. Border Road 100 Border Road Rally Raid '13 Husky Terra 650 , '08 Kawasaki Meanstreak 1600, '95 DR350S

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Hotmamaandme Wishing I was riding RTW Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Gardnerville NV Oddometer: 2,420	Rear rack forsale or trade http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...0#post20493730 __________________ My screen name is kind of long. I am the "ME" part, my name is Cory. Jimmy Lewis quote: "Those KLRs are full of potential. Just takes a rider..."

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01-14-2013, 09:09 PM	#14192
ADV BUM Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Oddometer: 119	Previous owner installed the vapor computer. He did not install the temp sensor. I was going to hook it up to the spark plug like trail tech says, but I am reading people dont like those temp readings. I like the idea of hooking it up to the banjo bolt like others have done. Does any one know off hand what size loop/sensor I should order to install on the banjo bolt? Thank you

01-14-2013, 09:34 PM	#14194
heirhead Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: SoCal. Harbor Town, DP. Oddometer: 271	Hello, Thanks, will try and adjust that way. Heirhead

01-16-2013, 06:49 PM	#14202
Drufiddy n00b Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Sacramento Oddometer: 8	Any little DR riders out there have a front rotor for a 94 SE? I did the Western TAT in August and bent the front a tad. Breaking power is pretty bad. Thanks!

01-16-2013, 09:15 PM	#14203
O'Hooligan Ken Dodd's dads dogs dead Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Oddometer: 531	OK, I need the opinions of the gathered experts on my paranoia! I removed clutch and sidestand switches and wired the connector wires together and the bike ran fine. I ran the bike a few times no problems, But then my CDI unit malfunctioned, consequently the bike won't run. I know its the cdi as I was able to swap out a borrowed one and the spark was good. The question is was this just coincidence or did it just decide it was time to quit? Before I drop lots of $$$ on a new cdi, I want to make sure it was not something I did. Any suggestions?