1)Push decompression lever, it should stay pressed in 2)Push a little kickstart lever, decompression lever should "click" and back to normal position 3)Kick hard 4)Go to 1 if not started DR is great bike!
Thanks, but I owned this bike for 2 years now and decompression lever worked 0 times for me. Maybe because my bike has airbox mod and rejeted carb, but decompression never works.
@Billy Hickey its funny because I had an XR500 and I learned how to kick my Dr350 from kicking my old Xr500 lol When I was selling the XR the buyer was kicking it like he was trying to start a 2 stroke. I thought he was going to hurt himself. He kicked it 15 times until he was out of breath, then I got on it, pushed the kick starter past that tight spot, kicked it once and the bike started right away
Tried what you said to do and it worked just like you said it would!! Cannot thank you enough. Didn't think I'd ever get it started. Thank you, Sir Dune Master.
Going to look at a dr350s some time this weekend. The guy said its probably no good because of how hard it is to start. Im just going to check a few things and see if this video helps me start it. If i cant get it to start in a timely manner, then i dont need it. If this video helps me start it, then im paying cash and having myself a good time.
starting my old bullet is similar - what you are doing is getting the engine JUST past top dead centre on the compression stroke, so you have the best position for the full kick. on a bullet, it also prevents `kick back` which can be painful on a big single!
For me I guess every bike is a little different, my bike is a 91 dr350 dirt model and for me cold start is hold decomp lever for 6 kicks then find the sweet spot give just a small bump past top dead center like the video shows and give it a strong kick. The way it was discribed to me was Suzuki didn’t engineer the starting gear correctly and it’s said to be to fast so going just a hair past too dead center tends to be the sweet spot...... Anyway hot start can be a little tough due to now the bike is hot and is vaporizing gas in the carb and the cylinder causing vapor lock...... so give it 10-12 kicks with the decomp lever pressed in to clear it out, find too dead center give it a slight bump and give it hell, works every time for me.
Thanks for your input. I need to update this video because I did some adjustments and now it starts way easier. About 2 weeks ago I was trail riding and dropped the bike and snapped my decompression cable, and once I replaced it with a new one, the bike starts first kick with decompression. Also, the way you describe how to start your DR350 is just a good all-around way to start a 4 stroke. Another thing, I never had an issue hot starting my bike, it always starts easy first kick. Cheers.
That's not really the correct starting method for these although it might work great for you. Your supposed to pull the decompression lever in and let go, it will stay in. Then kick it slowly until the lever pops out, raise the Kickstart lever then give it a good kick
@@dunemaster3179 nice, good thinking. It's always good to have a plan B. Did you ever manage to drain the battery while in the field? in the worst case, you can always start the bike by rolling down a hill and putting the gear in
@@ralphderkapitaen9875 I never drained it in a field, but I did drain it a few times at home because I installed usb charger to the battery and it had a slow drain. Kickstarter is definitely not necessary and I probably wont ever use it, but its nice to have.
I am here because I am looking at picking up a 1996 Dr350 tomorrow and I noticed it has a kickstart. I don't mind kickstarters. I have a KLR 250 that usually fires up every kick and no compression lever the dr has
I know this is 3 years later and you probably wont answer but I have a dr250 and that thing is a pain to start and the kick is back firing at me do you know what the problem could be?
@@NoBoost_101 Pumper carb will give it a little bit more response on the low end, but it's really not worth it. I don't think there are any easy mods that you can do without major engine work. Actually, google Aribox Mod for Dr350. that will give it a little bit more power
Does anyone know if the general mechanics and layout of the 250 and 350 are the same? I get the displacement is different but I’m curious about the rest
Olá, você pode fazer vídeos tentando ligar a motocicleta, a mulher ou a garota e que ela não inicie, que ela não pode iniciá-la e que ela chute muitas vezes que ela chute muitas vezes com os pés descalços ou chinelos e shorts
That was the carb and I think he meant thats only an issue if you have an aftermarket tank that the fuel line is lower than it should be. Don't worry about that unless you have that huge acerbis tank
I have an 88 DR 200 that has compression release lever....I guess it's normal for it to click back after kicking it? Are you holding the compression release when you are getting fuel into system good? I'm referring to, when you said press decompress lever, kick over several times? Just wondering because my 88 has some serious compression to be just a 200 and the decompress clicks back after first kick but have also read to hold it open.....and info on that would be appreciated. Thanks
I have a 1992 DR 350 and I have never blocked off that carb vent , My bike starts every time . 10 kicks with the decompression lever pulled in to clear it , then find the sweet spot on the kick start and it starts .....like he does it .
Hi Mick. It’s a Chinese knock off Yoshimura exhaust. I had to fab my own midpipe. Here’s a link to eBay page where I got it it from: rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F183591907113
1)Push decompression lever, it should stay pressed in
2)Push a little kickstart lever, decompression lever should "click" and back to normal position
3)Kick hard
4)Go to 1 if not started
DR is great bike!
Thanks, but I owned this bike for 2 years now and decompression lever worked 0 times for me. Maybe because my bike has airbox mod and rejeted carb, but decompression never works.
@Billy Hickey its funny because I had an XR500 and I learned how to kick my Dr350 from kicking my old Xr500 lol When I was selling the XR the buyer was kicking it like he was trying to start a 2 stroke. I thought he was going to hurt himself. He kicked it 15 times until he was out of breath, then I got on it, pushed the kick starter past that tight spot, kicked it once and the bike started right away
I’m taking a break in the AC right now, from hyperventilating trying to start this 90 350 a friend brought me to work on.
Going to try this
I feel this. Any luck?
Tried what you said to do and it worked just like you said it would!! Cannot thank you enough. Didn't think I'd ever get it started. Thank you, Sir Dune Master.
I'm glad to hear that my video still helps people!
Instructions unclear; I now have a hole in my foot.
first put on your boots...........
Going to look at a dr350s some time this weekend. The guy said its probably no good because of how hard it is to start. Im just going to check a few things and see if this video helps me start it. If i cant get it to start in a timely manner, then i dont need it. If this video helps me start it, then im paying cash and having myself a good time.
starting my old bullet is similar - what you are doing is getting the engine JUST past top dead centre on the compression stroke, so you have the best position for the full kick. on a bullet, it also prevents `kick back` which can be painful on a big single!
Good info! I just got one of these. can't wait to ride it when the snow melts!
Rode mine in the snow a couple days ago , it was Awesome
learning the feel of kickstarting. is a lost art form...almost like driving a manual....
For me I guess every bike is a little different, my bike is a 91 dr350 dirt model and for me cold start is hold decomp lever for 6 kicks then find the sweet spot give just a small bump past top dead center like the video shows and give it a strong kick. The way it was discribed to me was Suzuki didn’t engineer the starting gear correctly and it’s said to be to fast so going just a hair past too dead center tends to be the sweet spot...... Anyway hot start can be a little tough due to now the bike is hot and is vaporizing gas in the carb and the cylinder causing vapor lock...... so give it 10-12 kicks with the decomp lever pressed in to clear it out, find too dead center give it a slight bump and give it hell, works every time for me.
Thanks for your input. I need to update this video because I did some adjustments and now it starts way easier. About 2 weeks ago I was trail riding and dropped the bike and snapped my decompression cable, and once I replaced it with a new one, the bike starts first kick with decompression. Also, the way you describe how to start your DR350 is just a good all-around way to start a 4 stroke. Another thing, I never had an issue hot starting my bike, it always starts easy first kick. Cheers.
Do you have an update video yet? I just got a 250 and it's a real MF to start.
That's not really the correct starting method for these although it might work great for you. Your supposed to pull the decompression lever in and let go, it will stay in. Then kick it slowly until the lever pops out, raise the Kickstart lever then give it a good kick
As far as I’m aware, using the decomp lever as you say just locates the optimal spot. He’s doing the same thing, just finding the spot by feel.
and thats why the electric starter was added into the newer models..:-)
And that’s why I have the electric start model now too. I did add Kickstarter just in case I drain the battery.
@@dunemaster3179 nice, good thinking. It's always good to have a plan B. Did you ever manage to drain the battery while in the field? in the worst case, you can always start the bike by rolling down a hill and putting the gear in
@@ralphderkapitaen9875 I never drained it in a field, but I did drain it a few times at home because I installed usb charger to the battery and it had a slow drain. Kickstarter is definitely not necessary and I probably wont ever use it, but its nice to have.
Good stuff Man. Spend a good 20 kicks usually to get mine going. Will definitely give it a Kick 😉
does the vacuum port stay blocked off 24/7 or just while starting? how do you block it off?
I am here because I am looking at picking up a 1996 Dr350 tomorrow and I noticed it has a kickstart. I don't mind kickstarters. I have a KLR 250 that usually fires up every kick and no compression lever the dr has
Good morning workout
Thanks
need this video was kicking the fuck out of mine today with no joy gunna try again tomorrow
I know this is 3 years later and you probably wont answer but I have a dr250 and that thing is a pain to start and the kick is back firing at me do you know what the problem could be?
good
Thank you 🙏🏼
I have a 1991 DR350 Started first kick when I got it got it home started let ut sit till the next day and it just won’t start for the life of me
Did you get it going?
Thank you sooooo much
Gracias..exelente tu video... 👍
works every time 1000% any ideas on some mods ???
Like performance mods?
@@dunemaster3179 yeah
@@NoBoost_101 Pumper carb will give it a little bit more response on the low end, but it's really not worth it. I don't think there are any easy mods that you can do without major engine work. Actually, google Aribox Mod for Dr350. that will give it a little bit more power
Why block off vent?
Does anyone know if the general mechanics and layout of the 250 and 350 are the same? I get the displacement is different but I’m curious about the rest
Olá, você pode fazer vídeos tentando ligar a motocicleta, a mulher ou a garota e que ela não inicie, que ela não pode iniciá-la e que ela chute muitas vezes que ela chute muitas vezes com os pés descalços ou chinelos e shorts
How do you block that piece off that’s on the engine ?
That was the carb and I think he meant thats only an issue if you have an aftermarket tank that the fuel line is lower than it should be. Don't worry about that unless you have that huge acerbis tank
I have an 88 DR 200 that has compression release lever....I guess it's normal for it to click back after kicking it? Are you holding the compression release when you are getting fuel into system good? I'm referring to, when you said press decompress lever, kick over several times? Just wondering because my 88 has some serious compression to be just a 200 and the decompress clicks back after first kick but have also read to hold it open.....and info on that would be appreciated. Thanks
I was holding the decompression lever to get fuel and fresh air in the cylinder.
Does it help if you block off the carb vent even with stock tank?
I have a 1992 DR 350 and I have never blocked off that carb vent , My bike starts every time . 10 kicks with the decompression lever pulled in to clear it , then find the sweet spot on the kick start and it starts .....like he does it .
Hi mate which exhaust you have on? Mick from England
Hi Mick. It’s a Chinese knock off Yoshimura exhaust. I had to fab my own midpipe. Here’s a link to eBay page where I got it it from: rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F183591907113
Where did you get the aftermarket pipe
It was a knock off yoshi exhaust from eBay and I made my own midpipe to connect it to the header.