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Blueray · Clubman A

wanted - a rack to fit a Suzuki DR 350

shack · Clubman A

RE: wanted

brownie · Expert

RE: wanted - a rack to fit a Suzuki DR 350

Schoe000 · Expert

brownie wrote:
think schooe might have one for his drz400 for sale, not sure its same fitment thou.
pm him.

Not any more but Paul (Tigerman) has it.

DorsetSteve · Novice

Won't fit a 350 anyway. They're completely different. How's the bike then Kev?

Blueray · Clubman A

Not getting delivered until next week , courier picked it up today , I will let you know Steve

Albert · Clubman A

Which model of 350 did you get?

I have a rack for mine but im not sure i want to part with it :/

I found it on eBay a couple of years ago, made by suzuki but they never fitted them to the 350's not in this country at least; they came as standard on a lot of the dr250's though so if you look for 250 racks you will probably have more success.

Hepco and Becker do make a new one but it will probably cost a fair chunk of what your bike did confuse

Hepco top rack: http://www.moto24.co.uk/hepco-becker-rear-rack-suzuki-dr-350.html?gclid=CKDxvt2n7L0CFZDKtAodxnsAwQ

Hepco full rack: http://www.moto24.co.uk/hepco-becker-complete-rack-suzuki-dr-350.html?gclid=CKH6m4Go7L0CFesSwwod2m0Arw

You will have to relocate your indicators as well if you go for one of these, you stock indicators will be on the grab rail.

Also if you can weld i can probably direct you to some how tos on turning the standard steel grab rail into a rack.

Im a bit of a DR350 nerd so let me know if you are looking for anything or have any mechanical issues biggrin

-- Edited by Albert on Saturday 19th of April 2014 10:19:38 AM

Blueray · Clubman A

I have just got a 1998 sew , it's got after Market plastics that the previous owner got shipped over from the States they look good with the rear l. E . D . Light fitting under the mud guard . I have got a few minor things to do to it , but when it's finished in a few weeks I will post up some pictures , I was looking for a standard rack for it so some thing will eventually turn up ........ Cheers Kev

Albert · Clubman A

98 is a good year for DR's wink

Mines a 99, the 98 and 99 SE models have different engine gearing to all the others, 5th and 6th are slightly taller so the bike behaves much better on the motorway.

Im guessing thats the Maier rear fender you have? I look forward to seeing the pics.

Heres mine looking filthy, thats the dr250 rack on there, is that the type you mean? I'll let you know if i see one around.

-- Edited by Albert on Monday 21st of April 2014 10:56:43 PM

Blueray · Clubman A

Yes that's the type ime looking for , thanks Albert

RichT4 · Champion

Blueray wrote:
I have just got a 1998 sew

I am intrigued by this.. Is there a specific plan for the DR350 other than lane riding?

Blueray · Clubman A

Hi Rich, no other plan at the moment for the DR only to use green laneing and for the odd commute on the road etc . I have always liked the DR 350 and am planning on using it know and then instead of the KTM, perhaps if I had been riding it on the AXE to EXE WEEKEND , I might of stayed on my feet and not somersaulted down that bank smile

RichT4 · Champion

lol - the bruise on my leg took a while to go also.

Cool - I'll wait for the pictures of your new bike then.

Albert · Clubman A

If its just for laneing why do you need a rack?

the DR350 came as standard with a grab bar like this: http://www.advrider.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=246673&stc=1&d=1296009203

For general lane riding i just have a tail pack bolted to the fender directly, i only use the rack for touring now.

If you are having issues with the fender flexing it may be that you are missing the bolt off tail sub frame, people often pull them off to save weight. its number 3 on this fiche: http://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-dr350-1998-sex_model13186/partslist/FIG42.html#results

Ive taken mine off and have no problems, but your aftermarket plastics may be more flexible?

If you dont really need these things they are just going to add weight high up on the bike if you put them back, ive taken at least 4kg off the rear of my bike by ditching them.

If you like you can come by my place outside of Bideford and try all of these bits on your bike before you shell out for them, make sure they fit your aftermarket plastics etc. but i wont be able to do it for a few weeks as im about to head to Japan.

Blueray · Clubman A

You have a good point there Albert , I may well look into just fitting a tail pack as that was one of my options if a rack was not readily available , thanks for your advice and if I need any info on the Dr you seem the man to know , thanks ......... Kev