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1996 Suzuki DR350SE
Property of sachou. Added Apr 18 2015

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Aug 11 2024

Checked valve clearance Intake (left): 0mm Intake (right): 0mm Exhaust (left): 0.15mm Exhaust (right): 0.15mm Adjusted valve clearance Intake (left): 0.08mm Intake (right): 0.08mm Exhaust (left): 0.10mm Exhaust (right): 0.10mm Replaced exhaust valve cover O-Ring Inspected spark plug - some carbon build up. Replaced: CR9EK Rejetted carburetor: Main jet: 125 Pilot jet: 37.5 Needle clip: (richer) iiiIi (leaner) 2 1/2 turns out Oil change - Shell Rotella T6 5W-30, OEM filter

  • 22,700

Added by sachou on Aug 25 2024 at 8:16 pm


Feb 18 2024

Killed battery down to 5V (left USB charger plugged in). Trickle charged. Wired in grip heaters - used factory aux wire (brown and black/white wire), switched with key, handlebar on/off switch

  • 22,523

Added by sachou on Feb 18 2024 at 6:45 pm


Feb 11 2024

Added .5 quart of oil. Tail light support bolt finally blew through luggage rack. Reinforced using aluminum plate - bombproof now.

  • 22,523

Added by sachou on Feb 12 2024 at 7:28 pm


Oct 22 2023

Added Stabil. Lubed chain - Chain-Saver.

  • 22,492

Added by sachou on Oct 22 2023 at 2:13 pm


Jun 14 2023

- Killed battery (7 volts). Jumpstarted. - Straightened handguards - Replaced handguard shields - Lubed clutch and throttle cables: Chainsaver Teflon Wax - Installed grip heaters - Replaced grips: Pro Taper Full Diamond MX

  • 22,238

Added by sachou on Jun 14 2023 at 12:18 am


May 31 2023

- Cleaned and lubed chain: Chain-Saver Wax Lube - Pressure washed

  • 22,238

Added by sachou on May 31 2023 at 10:59 pm


May 24 2023

- Replaced air filter skin - Replaced front left turn signal - Replaced both rear turn signals - Rewired driving lights - Modified gauge cluster for ziptie breakaway mounting - Adjusted and lubed, added grip tape to kickstand - Adjusted mirrors - Changed oil (it was horrifically black, whoops) and filter: Shell Rotella T6 5W-40

  • 22,158

Added by sachou on May 24 2023 at 12:27 am


May 2 2023

Replaced air filter skin

  • 22,158

Added by sachou on May 2 2023 at 12:52 am


Sep 18 2022

New battery - Shorai LFX14L2-BS12

  • 22,075

Added by sachou on Sep 18 2022 at 6:14 pm


Apr 12 2020

-Rebuild rear shock/replace bump stop, 2.5W Redline oil -Grease shock linkages -Rear Wheel Bearings -Front Wheel Bearings -Chain/Sprockets -Rear Tire - Kenda Trakmaster II 110/100-18 -Replace fuel tank bushing mount -Frame tape

  • 20,900

Added by sachou on Apr 13 2020 at 1:17 pm


Aug 20 2019

Oil Change Shell Rotella T5 15W-40

  • 20,429

Added by sachou on Aug 20 2019 at 11:09 pm


Jun 7 2019

New Mikuni TM33 Pump Carburetor -Main: 127.5 -Pilot: 35 -Needle clip: iiiil (leanest) -Air Screw: 2 turns out

  • 19,800

Added by sachou on Jul 30 2019 at 3:18 pm


Aug 12 2018

Oil Change. Shell Rotella T5 15W-40

  • 19,267

Added by sachou on Aug 12 2018 at 5:56 pm


Jul 16 2018

2nd oil change after rebuild. Oil was pitch black and slightly sparkly. 10W-40 Conventional.

  • 18,694

Added by sachou on Jul 16 2018 at 10:39 pm


Jul 8 2018

1st oil change after rebuild. 10W-40 Conventional. Oil was sparkly.

  • 18,525

Added by sachou on Jul 16 2018 at 10:38 pm


Top end rebuild -Timing Chain Tensioner: 7 click remaining -New OEM 0.5mm overbore piston, rings -Bored and machined cylinder by Gregg Brott

  • 18,507

Added by sachou on Jul 15 2018 at 2:35 pm


Sep 10 2015

New Rear Tire: Shinko 244 4.60x18

  • 14,100

Added by sachou on Apr 7 2016 at 6:01 pm


Sep 9 2015

Changed oil, Lucas Semi Synthetic Motorcycle 10W-40 Cleaned, oiled air filter Installed Seat Concepts foam and cover Changed fork oil: 10W

  • 13,900

Added by sachou on Sep 9 2015 at 1:32 am


Jul 12 2015

Replaced Front Rotor and Pads with new ones from eBay. Bled Front and Rear Brakes Changed Oil - cheapo standard oil, emgo filter Checked Clutch thickness - within manufacturers spec Replaced Clutch springs with EBC CK heavy duty Replaced Clutch cable Checked Timing chain tensioner - 15 clicks in, 8 clicks remaining Checked valve clearances - within spec

  • 12,000

Added by sachou on Jul 12 2015 at 7:08 pm


Apr 26 2015

New RX-Ring Chain, 14t Front Sprocket, 41t Rear Sprocket for in-city use - 55mph at 6000rpm in 6th gear. New Kenda K270 Tires, 3.25 front, 120/80 Rear, Speedometer 99% accurate. Washed and oiled Air Filter. Replaced leaking fuel line. Clutch is slipping, and will need to be replaced.

  • 10,650

Added by sachou on Apr 28 2015 at 10:30 pm


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