You are supposed to check chain tension while you are on the bike. More chains, sprockets, output shafts and seals have been ruined by having the chain too tight, than crashes caused by the chain coming off😮
@@MrTravis789 ideally it should be checked at exactly the halfway point through the suspension stroke. It’s pretty much impossible for one person to check it while on the bike, that’s why the manual gives you a specification while it’s on the stand, it should be fine at that magical midpoint.
Moto Bandito it’s not ideal, but it has held up for a few thousand street miles. I’m sure some difficult single track would put an end to the clutch in quick order. A new heavy duty clutch is going in soon.
I need a buddy like Tom to fix my collection of parts/bike. Haha! Good job bro. Jetting a carb seems like witchcraft. Stock jetting for the BSR36? Where do I get the big bore kit, is that the 440?
Nice job. Your buddy looked like a happy man. Supercross was in town here but I decided a camp trip on the WR in the desert rain would be more fun. Found a nice cave to pitch my tent in.
azdesertdog Supercross is one of the only sports I really go out of my way to watch. Riding and camping is a better option though! Justin is stoked to have his bike going again.
Not pinging on anybody's stature since am only 5'8" but your buddy is sitting while kicking the DR. Mine is like 35" and no way I could sit. Is your buddy that tall or is the bike lowered? And if its lowered could I get some tips? Thanks!
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures my exhaust valve got stuck an bursted my piston an score the head alittle, i cant get the parts for it and no one really knows much about the bike.
Just had a 1991dr350 given to me, to get TDC , apparently pull in the decompression levee kick it until it pops out.and kick it over w the chock out. If it fires or shows sign of life, push the chock in , pull the decompression lever until it pops out .then kick.tbe bike over .It should start. If not pull it w a truck and MAKE ER RUN!! that's where I'm at. Good luck!!!
this is such a struggle to watch someone try to kick start a bike like this. it might be easier to start if you bring it to top dead center first. especially with a single. and give it a really good kick instead of these half ass kicks. fucking try and start it! like an old harley. stand on the right side swing arm and get your whole body on top of the kick lever and put your wait into it. I suppose ive struggle starting a 1985 Xt600 with a dirty carb, but it definitely makes the motor turn over.
matias shanahan the original Mikuni TM33 had a worn out carb body where the slide goes. It’s a fairly common issue on that carburetor and causes erratic idle and surging at higher speed. We had this carburetor available and wanted to try it. It’s been working great, my buddy is very happy with the results.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Tnx Tom. Thrill when a movie star gives an answer back! Been out of it 22 yrs. Soon be back on something. I think dr350, the good fun yt stories bout it. GoodShow.
You are supposed to check chain tension while you are on the bike. More chains, sprockets, output shafts and seals have been ruined by having the chain too tight, than crashes caused by the chain coming off😮
I have a dr350 and someone tells me my chain is too loose every time I stop for gas. Wait until I put my fat ass on it and look again, chief.
@@MrTravis789 ideally it should be checked at exactly the halfway point through the suspension stroke. It’s pretty much impossible for one person to check it while on the bike, that’s why the manual gives you a specification while it’s on the stand, it should be fine at that magical midpoint.
Nice job on my Dr I've had the clutch slipping issue before with already new clutch plates and put in new heavy duty springs and fixed it right up.
Moto Bandito it’s not ideal, but it has held up for a few thousand street miles. I’m sure some difficult single track would put an end to the clutch in quick order. A new heavy duty clutch is going in soon.
Good job Tom, your a good man..
I'm just doing what Tom's do. You know how that goes!
What's a good carb rebuild kit to buy? I just picked up a 91' dr350 that's been sitting for 20 years
Take the carburetor apart and clean it, I rarely buy rebuild kits. If you need individual parts then you can just buy what you need.
google Greg Bender This Old Tractor for a cheap resource for all the orings you will need in a cheap kit
I need a buddy like Tom to fix my collection of parts/bike. Haha! Good job bro. Jetting a carb seems like witchcraft. Stock jetting for the BSR36? Where do I get the big bore kit, is that the 440?
It was an older Thumper Racing 435 kit, I think there’s a 441 now? I don’t remember the jets we used, really should check
Nice job. Your buddy looked like a happy man. Supercross was in town here but I decided a camp trip on the WR in the desert rain would be more fun. Found a nice cave to pitch my tent in.
azdesertdog Supercross is one of the only sports I really go out of my way to watch. Riding and camping is a better option though! Justin is stoked to have his bike going again.
Not pinging on anybody's stature since am only 5'8" but your buddy is sitting while kicking the DR. Mine is like 35" and no way I could sit. Is your buddy that tall or is the bike lowered? And if its lowered could I get some tips? Thanks!
Thomas Jackson it’s had a bit of seat foam cut out and the rear preload dialed out a bit. He’s about the same height as you.
I have. 1998 dr350 se that looks like that one. I’m having the same issue. Carburetor! I got it to start but it’s running funky. Any suggestions
I always suggest a thorough carburetor cleaning, along with valve clearance check and adjustment.
cool vid. thanks! thinkin if picking a dual sport for my first bike.
almightyeggroll951 lots of good choices out there for dual sports.
hey tom i need help with my dr350, im from guyana and there is only about 2 of the bike in my country.
Michael Ragnauth I would love to go riding in Guyana. What’s going on with your bike?
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures my exhaust valve got stuck an bursted my piston an score the head alittle, i cant get the parts for it and no one really knows much about the bike.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures and sure it would be nice to have you over here there is alot of long an awsome trails to hit up over here.
@@michaelragnauth8816 That doesn't sound good. I don't know how shipping is to your country, but ProCycle website used to offer pistons and cylinders.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventuresok thanks for he help, because i use my bike for long rides on really rough roads and no lie i do ride pretty hard .
That is not how you kickstart a dr350
dns 2403 ok...so it appears that it started..hit me with the critiques! This one has the automatic decompression cam, and the decomp cable is gone.
Just had a 1991dr350 given to me, to get TDC , apparently pull in the decompression levee kick it until it pops out.and kick it over w the chock out. If it fires or shows sign of life, push the chock in , pull the decompression lever until it pops out .then kick.tbe bike over .It should start. If not pull it w a truck and MAKE ER RUN!!
that's where I'm at. Good luck!!!
this is such a struggle to watch someone try to kick start a bike like this. it might be easier to start if you bring it to top dead center first. especially with a single. and give it a really good kick instead of these half ass kicks. fucking try and start it! like an old harley. stand on the right side swing arm and get your whole body on top of the kick lever and put your wait into it. I suppose ive struggle starting a 1985 Xt600 with a dirty carb, but it definitely makes the motor turn over.
Mr. Frodo thanks for your input?
Wich carburetor do yo put?
matias shanahan DRZ400S carburetor, I believe it’s the BSR36 Mikuni?
No idea really. But why don't you clean they one that it's have before?
matias shanahan the original Mikuni TM33 had a worn out carb body where the slide goes. It’s a fairly common issue on that carburetor and causes erratic idle and surging at higher speed. We had this carburetor available and wanted to try it. It’s been working great, my buddy is very happy with the results.
I ser that carburetor of drz 400s is keihin fcr36, maybe it's similar to the one yo put
matias shanahan the Keihin FCR39 is the carburetor for the DRZ400E. We used the Mikuni BSR36 from the DRZ400S. Completely different carburetors.
i would remove the fender bag, never liked thos things
Yeah, there’s something for everyone.
47? Spray ether is cheap.
I had to go back and watch it again, didn’t believe that he kicked it over that much! It’s a good workout for him. 😂
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Tnx Tom. Thrill when a movie star gives an answer back! Been out of it 22 yrs. Soon be back on something. I think dr350, the good fun yt stories bout it. GoodShow.
Robert Miller movie star 😂😂. I have a love for the DR350, just a good all around machine. I’m waiting for my buddy to sell this one back to me.