Better forks on a DR350?

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Better forks on a DR350?

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bowber wrote:I bet the one running badly was a dodgy plug cap or corroded HT lead, happens commonly on them (and other bikes primarily used off road) and in several thousand miles was the only problem I had with my 450, against that was I didn't need to buy one single upgrade item such as sump guard, handlebars or suspension (oops, I bought stiffer front springs).

I'm not keen on efi on this sort of bike though, having said that I bet it's not a common problem.

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Some good info, many thanks

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Who's that on the left dressed in the twat suit and holding up the KTM's :laugh:

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boboneleg wrote:Who's that on the left dressed in the twat suit and holding up the KTM's :laugh:

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The earth just shifted on its axis!
You'll be saying you need a 2 stroke next :)
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AndyB wrote:The earth just shifted on its axis!
You'll be saying you need a 2 stroke next :)
everyone needs a 2 stroke (thumbs)
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Rhys wrote:
AndyB wrote:The earth just shifted on its axis!
You'll be saying you need a 2 stroke next :)
everyone needs a 2 stroke (thumbs)
Some people just take a few years longer to realise it :)
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AndyB wrote:The earth just shifted on its axis!
You'll be saying you need a 2 stroke next :)
Had a go on a new Beta XTrainer 2T..............very nice (thumbs)
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Usually riding with the wanabee enduro boys you find yourself going faster than you really want to.

Boring old git me prefers to enjoy the ride without being on the edge/limit all the time.

Everyone to their own though.
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ChasF wrote:Usually riding with the wanabee enduro boys you find yourself going faster than you really want to.

Boring old git me prefers to enjoy the ride without being on the edge/limit all the time.

Everyone to their own though.
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