20 Most Recent 1993 Suzuki DR 350 S Questions & Answers

Try tighten cable adjusters, check cable for damage, check the clutch release arm for damage, if thats ok its worn clutch plates replace the clutch plates and check components for damage,

if it wasnt you would soon know it , it would seize up , open filler plug when running you will get oil flying out if its pumping do it slowly , or disconnect an oil supply pipe and kick over ,

Install a new spark plug; NGK DPR9EA-9. Be sure the battery is fully charged. Drain the carb to remove any condensation in the float bowl. Use the choke and throttle sparingly to avoid flooding. Get the piston going upward to TDC compression. Now gently push the piston just past TDC so it will be heading downward. Now give the kick lever a good strong kick. Repeat the process as needed.

make sure it is not overfull with oil(sometimes a flooding carb can put fuel into the sump) or it may be compression blowing past the rings and pressurising the sump,
a small amount can sometimes be normal on very rough terrain

The oil has emulsified due to water getting in it

HI, QUITE A SIMPLE JOB IN THIS ENGINE, LESS COMPLICATED THAN MODERN BIKES, IF YOU ARE IN ANY WAY CONFIDENT YOU CAN DO THIS THEN JUST MAKE SURE YOU PRE ALIGN ALL THE MARKINGS ON THE CRANKSHAFT, AND CAMSHAFT BEFORE DISASEMBLY, MAKE YOURSELF A DIAGRAME, TOP DEAD CENTRE, WITH CAM LOBES FACING DOWN, YOUL HAVE NO PROBLEMS, THE ONLY TIP I WOULD GIVE YOU IS CLEANLYNESS IS INPERATIVE, CLEAN THE MATING SURFACE OF THE ROCKER COVER AND CYLINDERHEAD, USE A GOOD SEALENT , IE HAELOMAR OR SIMILAR BUT DONT USE SILICONE AS THIS PUSHES OUT WHEN YOU TIGHTEN UP THE FIXING BOLTS, 6mmBOLTS 6-8ftlbs & 8mm bolts 12-16ftlbs (6mm bolts have a 10mm bolt head & 8mm bolts have a 12mm bolt head,

Yes, first check with your local bike dismantler then check the Web through Google if you can't find any in your local area else go to eBay under parts.

You didn't specify front or rear so I will hit both.
Start with the front. Refer to this diagram:
http://216.37.204.203/Suzuki_OEM/SuzukiDB.asp?Type=13&A=91&B=43
Unbolt bracket 13 from the fork leg, then remove the 2 brake pad retaining pins #12. The brake pads can then be removed. You will have to compress the spring #5 when putting the pads back in to be able to reinstall the pins #12.
On the rear, refer to this page:
http://216.37.204.203/Suzuki_OEM/SuzukiDB.asp?Type=13&A=91&B=49
You have one of two choices, either remove the rear wheel so you can drop the pads out by removing the brake pad retaining pins #13 or unscrew #8 from the caliper bracket then remove the caliper.

get the specks for the shim clearances and when you shim it put the clearances in the middle of the spec

Most are spray mate, but I have used chainsaw oil in the past, its very good, easy to clean off if it flings and I just used to put it on the chain with an old paint brush.

Check clutch switch may be stuck bike thinks you are putting in gear without pulling clutch

Off position, FILL tank completely to prevent rust if its metal, if its plastic to prevent condensation inside.

Hi, Check battrery cabbles to and from the starter. Check that alternater is charging. Check
solenoid which would be near starter. (lose connections). Good luck.

What bike do you have, and are the volts/ohms in spec? You can have continuity, but not enough juice for proper spark. cleaned the ground posts with sand paper and the put it back on. then i unplugged the kill switch and then plugged it back in. then replaced the spark plug and it started right up . so try this couple of things and see what happens. You need a mulit-meter to make sure that you are getting proper juice

Hi,,remove the tape and check the connections,,when you say "everthing went dead i assume you mean all lights ect,,,check your fuse box,,,more than likely the indicator wiring has shorted and blown a fuse.

Hi dogothedeser,

You did not state what model Suzuki you have. Some batteries are on the underneath of the bike; seats are usually bolted on and can be removed by removing the side covers and then removing the bolts holding the seat on. The fuel tank usually has to come off too. This is usually held on by a single bolt under the seat.

If you would please post a comment with the Model of your Suzuki, I may be able to assist you quickly.

Thank you.

do you have stock main and pilot jets in carb?

i will assume the pads are tight against the disc?, release the pressure by undoing the bleed screw, don,t forget rebleed the brake..

Just a big nut on one end. Sounds like its frozen in, as there is a metal "tube" in the center of the wheel between the wheel bearings, and if it's never been greased, I'm sure it's rusted in. Lots of patience and spray rust solvent in, and let it sit, repeat... This may help.