ADV Bum 205 Posted December 30, 2012 In the process of trying to help slagnado look for a bike I heard several people mention the DR350. I did some research I liked what I discovered. I felt this would make a great trail bike. I was going to find a cheap stock and create what I wanted, but in searching I came across this beauty. It was modified almost exactly to what I would do. The bike was immaculate and the mods were done so well it seems like it was done professionally. It looked good in the pics but in person it was amazing. Drove up to Coto de Caza and picked it up today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted December 30, 2012 Lotsa money in mods on that one! Nice grab. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted December 30, 2012 I had a DR350 about 13 years ago. Great bikes. That one looks nicer than the one I had way back then. Good find. I look forward to seeing it in person. I bet you'll be posting the next night ride invite. With that headlight you won't need to waait for the next full moon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted December 30, 2012 Lotsa money in mods on that one! Nice grab. The money spent on mods was amazing. I tried to decipher what was done with the pictures sent. When adding the prices for the just the parts it came out to much more than I paid for the whole bike. The time it would of taken me to try and create this was mind boggling. I am sleeping on the couch tonight with a cup on and one eye open. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crusty Posted December 30, 2012 Congrats. Nice find. Good thing I didn't test ride it for you yesterday, I wouldn't come back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted December 30, 2012 Nice- quite a bit lighter than your BRP, most of the torque and 6 speeds- upside down forks and clean as a whistle...good find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bboyle9 24 Posted December 30, 2012 Best part....purple frame Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted December 30, 2012 Nice- quite a bit lighter than your BRP, most of the torque and 6 speeds- upside down forks and clean as a whistle...good find Some of the reasons why I was drawn to it as a DS trail bike. A little brother to the L with weight and transmission advantages. With the mods I would put this Dr around 260-270. The PO could not tell me if the bike has been bored out. The guy before him did all the mods. I know he put the pumper carb on it from the dirt version. Starts really nice with good throttle response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bbg.will 0 Posted December 30, 2012 Nice looking bike! So I take it you will not be getting the AZ bike then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneeker 29 Posted December 30, 2012 I use Lone jack rd when I need a quick dirt fix. I would love to see a discussion elsewhere on the other roads, very interested. A smaller bore DS trail moto is invaluable. Now you have the tool. If you want to know Spooks send me a PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted December 30, 2012 RM USD front end, relaced aftermarket rims, dual 4 or 6 inch headlights etc etc Possible pumper carb? Estart? Great find Mike, enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted December 30, 2012 RM USD front end, relaced aftermarket rims, dual 4 or 6 inch headlights etc etc Possible pumper carb? Estart? Great find Mike, enjoy it! Yes on the pumper carb. Yes estart. He did a really nice job on the electronics. Kept the original suzuki handlebar switches but changed all the lights. Led package all around with the vapor computer with indicators lights. Bar risers with protaper fat bars. The only things I am not sure about are the engine bore, and a stator rewind. When the engine needs rebuilding I will bore(if not done), add kickstart, and oil cooler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted December 30, 2012 What year is that, 1999? Do you mind me asking what you paid? PM me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted December 30, 2012 What year is that, 1999? Do you mind me asking what you paid? The bike is a 96. I ended up paying 2,500. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
william 0 Posted December 31, 2012 Hey , I own two of those items, without any of those nice mods. Where do I get the pumper carbs to replace stock ones? Also, how do you add kickstart. That might be useful one cold morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCHWINN 0 Posted December 31, 2012 I would have bought it to with all those mods. I am in Coto all the time. My Brother lives there and I work on his bikes and rip around Coto. I use Oso Pkwy all the way to the end, make a left and check in at the guard shack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted December 31, 2012 I would have bought it to with all those mods. I am in Coto all the time. My Brother lives there and I work on his bikes and rip around Coto. I use Oso Pkwy all the way to the end, make a left and check in at the guard shack. The guy I bought it from bought it to check on his cabin in the Cleveland Nat Forest. All he had to do was go out Trabucco Canyon rd. The rd washed out 2 yrs ago and the only way to get there was a dirtbike. The bike has very little use and the use it does have is cruising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCHWINN 0 Posted December 31, 2012 I would have bought it to with all those mods. I am in Coto all the time. My Brother lives there and I work on his bikes and rip around Coto. I use Oso Pkwy all the way to the end, make a left and check in at the guard shack. The guy I bought it from bought it to check on his cabin in the Cleveland Nat Forest. All he had to do was go out Trabucco Canyon rd. The rd washed out 2 yrs ago and the only way to get there was a dirtbike. The bike has very little use and the use it does have is cruising. Going out the back of Coto via Rancho Santa Margarita by the Albertsons is a fun way to go to trabuco and down the hill and hit Cooks Corner Restaurant and saloon. My sister lives in Trabuco by the Steak House and also keeps a place for a horse ranch way out in De Luz that is off Clinton Keith West that I have yet to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted January 2, 2013 Hey , I own two of those items, without any of those nice mods. Where do I get the pumper carbs to replace stock ones? Also, how do you add kickstart. That might be useful one cold morning. I have a bit of experience with DR350's, owned quite a few and helped a few other people find good deals on them. If you don't already know the godfather of the DR350, he lives in Grants Pass, Oregon and his name is Jesse Kientz. www.kientech.com is the website you want to go to for any and all DR goodies. If you want to call him, be sure you put aside an hour or so because he is always willing to share his knowlege with you. You can buy a complete pumper carb setup from him, and he will jet it for your altitude and whatever pipe/airbox mods you are running. He also has a nice modified stock pipe exchange deal that works great. If anyone wants DR350 parts, hit me up because I have a lot of them. I should have a good portion of what you need for the kick start install. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldbeemer 0 Posted January 3, 2013 I saw that on CL too, but you were quicker on the trigger. If you decide it's not the right bike for you, I'd like to be first in line... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted January 3, 2013 I saw that on CL too, but you were quicker on the trigger. If you decide it's not the right bike for you, I'd like to be first in line... I actually was looking at it and talking to him for a month. He had it listed for a higher price in OC. He forced my hand when he dropped the price and advertised in all of SoCal. I am glad I beat you to it. You have enough bikes to ride! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted March 26, 2013 I got the bike so I can ride it. Bags, pivot pegz, bar risers, new bars, handguards, fairing, wrapped the header. I know I will need the suspension resprung. Then the motor upgrades will come. Right now I want to ride it so I can appreciate the new motor. Next thing is to get my other bike running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted March 26, 2013 Just as you described it. Very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crusty Posted March 26, 2013 I got the bike so I can ride it. Bags, pivot pegz, bar risers, new bars, handguards, fairing, wrapped the header. I know I will need the suspension resprung. Then the motor upgrades will come. Right now I want to ride it so I can appreciate the new motor. Next thing is to get my other bike running. Looks great, cant wait till you can ride again. A fairing on a 350???? Are you going to race Dacar with it??? Have a nice day Mike. Craig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
