speedytriple Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 So I went today and bought my first dirt bike. It's a 1999 suzuki dr 350 se. Has around 2800 miles on it ans set up right now for off road with full knobbies on it. Needs a little tlc and a few parts but runs top notch for a 12 year old dirt bike. this will be my new project bike, I plan to make it into a urban commuter bike. Maybe do a sumo conversion at some point? A few days spent cleaning lubing and turning wrenches and it should be a fun beater bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisted12 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 nice congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 The DR3fiddy is a great trail bike...why not use it like one? Won't have much nuts as a Sumo but it's a tractor just made for the trails and back roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I live like 130 miles away from any trails LOL! Unless there are off road areas anywhere near cleveland? The dirt bike thing is all new to me. My plans right now are to clean it, tune it up, maybe take care of the rust spots with some paint. and put a rack of some kind on it for hauling crap. I need some kind of tire with a more road bias tread pattern. I don't think the rear is even a dot legal tire? What ever I end up doing after the first round of tlc it is a fun bike either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambam Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Speedytriple, that is the very same bike that I borrowed for my one and only ever off road riding day. Mark and Shane took me to some muddy slimy hell and tortured me on that thing for about six hours. I hope you have a more civilized time on it!!:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Yes it is the same bike Bam. he said you spent more time on your butt then on the bike if he recalls right..LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambam Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Quite true, and consequently the bike spent more time sliding into ponds and off hillsides than it did on it's wheels! Tough little b'stard though, that DR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnR Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 If you don't mind, how much did it cost you? I would like to have the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Picked it up off my old riding buddy for 1200 bucks. Got all the stock stuff with it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I live like 130 miles away from any trails LOL! Unless there are off road areas anywhere near cleveland? The dirt bike thing is all new to me. My plans right now are to clean it, tune it up, maybe take care of the rust spots with some paint. and put a rack of some kind on it for hauling crap. I need some kind of tire with a more road bias tread pattern. I don't think the rear is even a dot legal tire? What ever I end up doing after the first round of tlc it is a fun bike either way.You're about 90 miles to the closest, but I get your point. Still would be a great dual sport if you plated it, for back roads and exploring.The DOT thing isn't an issue in Ohio, we just have a minimum tread depth requirement but it's not illegal to run a non-DOT tire here on the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 It is a se model so it is good to go on the plates. The guy I bought it from made it more dirt then street. I have all the se model parts to make it stock. But it does need a better street tire. any suggestions? I am looking to do 80/20 street/dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Nice bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 It looks better in pic then in person. Lol but it runs well enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 That's all that matters. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Excellent bikes! I've thrashed one mercilessly!I've got some spare parts laying around for one of those that I'd probably sell cheap.supertrapp exhaust, Dirt model forks and shock, 2 rear fenders. Heck, I've got a frame and a blown motor too (has kickstarter though)I've also got a GS500 Wheel/Rotor/Tire that some people have used to do a budget Sumo conversion (see Pookiebear on supermotojunkie/thumpertalk) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Shoot me a price on the pipe and suspension parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Nice purchase........but without any dirt available to you locally, I'd definitely sumo convert that thing.........but with the trans gearing, you'd probably want to shrink the rear sprocket quite a bit to get any real mileage and speed out of her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Its got dirt sprockets right now tops out around 65. I might swap them out for something more streetable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Some day time pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Getting ideas.......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu7ippzOHiQ&feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Shoot me a price on the pipe and suspension parts.I'll gather 'em up and take pics. Gotta see what other spares I've got too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Thanks let me know what you have an prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) So I did some work to the dr today. Painted it with bed liner. And cleaned the carbs also did a oil change. Updated with a better day time pic. Edited August 9, 2011 by speedytriple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Black it out stealth style - schaweet! Gonna be a sick ride when you're done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 This winter it is getting a full break down and paint/powder coat on the frame and motor. Most likely going to do some 17 inch spoked wheels and motard it out. This will do for now just need to fine tune the carbs some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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