Suzuki DR350SE Walk around, review plus all mods

1998 Suzuki DR350SE. This video includes a in depth breakdown of the bike and everything I have done to it including how much money I spent on it. Also is kind of a review of the bike. In case you can’t tell but watching the video I really love this bike. Here’s the breakdown of what I have done and the cost:
TM33 pumper carb-200
Renthal 613 enduro tall bars-90
Ricochet skid plate-110
Acerbis hand guards-70
Seat concepts low seat-240
Double take mirrors-130
JNS LED headlight -145
Manracks rear rack -120
IMS foot pegs- 40
Wolfman luggage-250
JNS 1 inch lowering foot pegs-120
Tusk bar risers -30
Turn signals-20
USB ports-16
Galfer steel cables front and rear-145
UFO front fender -40
Acerbis 4.25 gallon tank-240
Acerbis gas cap -30
Front Racetech suspension-500
Rear Racetech suspension-587
Fork boots-40
Labor-1000

[@ShaneZettelmier]

You got great taste. If I had to choose 3 Bikes it would be a KLR 650 a DS 350 SE and a TW 200. I’m looking for TW 200 now because I’ve got back any problems and it being lower is more practical for me but other than that the DR 350 SE is pretty much my favorite. I would love a 1984 XL 350 but this has an electric start. Lol. I’ve driven an XL 600 as well and it’s great but I really like the 350, it’s a lot easier to ride yet still has plenty of power, I can see where a younger person might want a little more power or speed out of it but the 350 is very formidable. The 250s are good but I always want a little bit more power. I think the KLR 650 has nearly perfect as it is, the TW 200 is great but I would definitely like to see it come out in a 250 or 300 cc, it’s just a bit under powered even for what it is but even with only the 200 it’s awesome, just a slow version of awesome. The DR 350 SE is just a great combination, very good off-road pretty good on the street as well plenty of power but not too out of hand come on my only real complaint on it from the stock version is the seat is kind of uncomfortable but the seat concepts fix works great. Other than putting an electric starter on a Honda XL 350 I think this is one of the best bikes out there for just a good all around tool sport do everything bike, the only exception to that would be if you’re really short.

[@AzPauly]

just picked up a '97 w/4k on it, will need spring work... watched this 2x...coming off a xr650l x18 years...light(er) is right..👍

[@johnw9874]

Thanks for sharing. I, too, love the DR350S. Mine is a 1991 that is still running strong.

[@ant4278]

Nice bike just picked up the same bike today 3000 miles on it can't wait to do some upgrades to suspension.

[@hdb1975]

How much did you pay for it?

[@PetterIvarsson]

Good talk! Many of these old bikes sell like cupcake here in Sweden now. A bike like this was up for sale in the morning and buy noon it was gone.

[@Dastardly_X]

Very helpful, Thanks 🤘🤘🤘

[@doccops]

Thanks for the video, I guess you won't be doing many more but no worries ;) I have an enduro and an electric start, brilliant bikes.

[@backstreetzero2019]

Nice bike and great mods, only thing I’d add to “finish” it is adding a kickstart.

[@ShaneZettelmier]

I agree on the aftermarket tank, they do look pretty bad and get dirty and stain easily. Lately I’ve been wondering if you could put a wrap on them from a vinyl place, then you could even integrate some new graphics, but if you could take it off and have it wrapped in it would be slick vinyl and everything we just rinse off of it, I’m just not sure if it would stick or not

[@tracyandersonmd]

Dude, love the no-nonsense video. Thanks for all the great info. The first thing I need to figure out for my recently purchased 1999 model is tires. Unfortunately, you don't list these. I want something like the Mitas E-09 or E-10, but these are not available in the 80/100 and 110/100 that come on the DR350 (not sure if these sizes cannot be changed) What tires did you go with??

[@Weltbummler23]

Great build. Now all u need is the big bore kit and will be gold up to 75 on freeway.

[@Sam-xt5gb]

which big bore kit? I got the pumper carb on it and I can hit 65 but any higher is uncomfortable

[@Weltbummler23]

@@Sam-xt5gb built motors / thumper racing still has a big bore kit, i think around 430cc

[@ShaneZettelmier]

The tank and seat look to be in great shape. If that thing is pretty much rust free inside you’ll probably make a good bit of your money back selling that in the original seat, they’re getting pretty hard to find

[@TheRuralOnes]

One more question Mike! For your “off road” carb swap (Mikuni TM33) did you go with the Niche Cycle conversion kit by chance? I’m about to pull the trigger on it but trying to find someone with some instillation feedback. Niche Cycle provides machined adaptors for air and engine side with new motion pro cables. Thanks for any help!

[@ilyaivanov2283]

Благодарю за обзор байка 👍

[@Iamthewatchingsamurai]

Great video, thanks for including all the pricing and info. I’m looking for those 1inch Tusk bar risers, and I don’t think I can find the specific ones. Were they the 1 1/8? Also, I’m 6’3 with the same 1990. How tough was it to install those JNS 1 inch lowered foot pegs? I would like to do that as well, but I have heard it can be pretty challenging. Which specific USB port did you get? I’d like to buy one as well.

[@MrMikepaul8]

On Amazon Tusk Handlebar Risers 7/8" Bars, 30mm Height for Suzuki DR350SE 1994-1999 JNS foot pegs, piece of cake. On Amazon Vemote Motorcycle Phone Charger USB, Waterproof 6.8A Dual Port QC3.0 Fast Charging, Quick Disconnect SAE USB Adapter, Voltmeter, ON/Off Switch&Fuse for Phone,Tablet. (7/8inch Handlebar, Blue)

[@Iamthewatchingsamurai]

@@MrMikepaul8 thanks a ton man!

[@TheRuralOnes]

I’m looking for the jns headlight, might be a noob question but is it the same light for the dr650? I don’t see one labeled for the 350. Thanks! Slick bike and I have a purple frame as well 🤙🏽

[@MrMikepaul8]

Check out procycle.com. It’s labeled 90-93 dr350s. It fits in any dr350

[@hendrikpot7143]

Hey Michael, love the video! Is there any chance of you considering parting ways with this bike in the future and selling?

[@MrMikepaul8]

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[@aznskrachmaztah]

Are you going to dry lock the floor?

[@wheelie_boyz_187]

What's the model number on your CDI

[@johnconsidine8432]

I am looking at a 1999 Suzuki 350 they want 2700 it has 7500 miles on it do you think that’s too much I’m thinking like more off 2500

[@MrMikepaul8]

I wouldn’t walk on it for 200. If it’s registered and has all the paperwork and it’s in good shape…..you can’t touch a dual sport for that kinda money. I’m still always looking at the used dual sport market and for 2700 bucks gets you this bike turn key with documentation I would jump on it. But remember I am very biased about this bike cause I love it.

[@Itsjake908]

Selling?