Monday, August 16, 2010

Back With Another DR350

Pics of the new (to me) DR350SE:






After a back surgery last year, I impulsively and stupidly sold off my Dual Sport Bikes, KLR650 & DR350. I tried the world of street bikes with a 1985 Honda Nighthawk CB700SC, and just did not get real excited over that. After some thinking it over I sold the Nighthawk and just picked up another DR350SE, this one a 1996. I should have never sold the DS bikes and learned a lesson, the hard way. It will take some time to replace the both, but I got off to a good start with this new to me DR350.

I did not realize how much I would miss the Dual Sport bikes until I did not have them anymore. Never again will I make such a big decision withour some serious thought first.

The Dr350 is a 96 and is almost stock with the exception of a Progressive 420 rear shock, and an upgraded front suspension. This is much nicer riding than the 94 that I sold, but i now have to build it up to where my 94 was. I've got the exhaust and carb jet kit on order, I need to get the Clarke 4.2 gal tank, the Pro-Taper bars, and a new seat cover and I should be back in business.