XR650r owners' thread

[Phreaky Phil]

start No2 prototype tomorrow which will iron out some of that, this is fun, wish i had more time.Hey bud, be careful with screens forward and vertical, they cause a lot of buffeting. I spent hours experimenting with screens and for me they want to be angled back and only high enough to take the air off your chest but not direct it at your helmet.
Have fun experimenting:niceone:

[dino3310]

yeah mate i hear ya, might shorten the metal and extend the plastic and curve it back, well at least make it so i can muck around with plastic rather than metal... the screen set up on the big was mint it was like small is better:msn-wink:

[dino3310]

Don't forget indicator mounts

was thinking another set of these as i have them on the back already and very easy to put on.
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[Buddha#81]

Dino, you've inspired me to knock something up for the Dusty Butt, the buffering is a killer and any help for the 100 km will be worth the effort, I post my results up on Saturday!

[dino3310]

:niceone: cool mate,look forward to the photos.
i had a lazy day today. i'l go with Matts advice before i get to far into it and sorce the light im gonna use. Was also looking at how to mount a screen i dont think it would take much, would just need a bracket coming up from the same mounting points on the forks.

Thats the only thing i hate about the XR, when your on the road after a day on the metal or tracks heading towards home and ya start getting that pinch in the middle of your shoulders... the last ride i did we rode home from national park fark i was down to 70kms for the last hour was just to much after a weekend of riding.



shit that bleeted on a bit:weird:

[Buddha#81]

It will be something quick, The 650R has a two piece headlight and I'll look at repacing the top number board bit.

[centaurus]

Hey guys. I see that some of you are thinking of changing the lights on your BRPs. If any of you wants to get rid of the original BRP lights let me know.

I have a crappy aftermarket headlight on my XR which is pretty much useless at night (those crappy streetfighter spotlights) and I was thinking that instead of risking buying an expensive aftermarket headlight still get the same crappy illumination, might as well find a cheapish OEM headlight assembly and bring the bike back to stock form.

[dino3310]

just out of curiosity what is the wattage on a stock 650r light?
the 6 is only35w

[centaurus]

just out of curiosity what is the wattage on a stock 650r light?
the 6 is only35w

The service manual says 35W

[dino3310]

The service manual says 35W

shit that sux but plenty enough for an enduro though.
i finding it down right dangerouse at night, ive only been caught out a couple of times.
i guess its enough to get home though, thats the main thing.

[cynna]

i got caught in the dark a few months ago on the first dusty butt prerun. we had to turn back when we couldnt get thru due to the snow and it got dark pretty quick. had to have cooneyr in front and transalper behind me so i good see where i was going - my light was just a feeble glow. still havent got it sorted ..... another thing i better get on to

[dino3310]

i got caught in the dark a few months ago on the first dusty butt prerun. we had to turn back when we couldnt get thru due to the snow and it got dark pretty quick. had to have cooneyr in front and transalper behind me so i good see where i was going - my light was just a feeble glow. still havent got it sorted ..... another thing i better get on to

chuck one of these bad boys in then upgrade bulbs http://www.xrsonly.com/parts-categories-1/electrical-electronics/stators/ricky-stator-high-output-stator-honda-xr650r-200-watts

[Buddha#81]

here ya go dino, this mornings efforts, alloy painted black after the dusty butt i might try using it as a mold to heat some dark perspex over it to this shape. It transforms the bike at 100km, no bufferting and less wind noise in the helmet.

the tail light were on sale at supercheap and modified exhaust bolt as a luggage tiedown point.

[dino3310]

nice one mate looks good.
does that exhaust bolt get hot, mine gets real hot i cant touch it

[Buddha#81]

nice one mate looks good.
does that exhaust bolt get hot, mine gets real hot i cant touch it

dunno i'll find out when my bags fall off the bike on the Dusty Butt.:msn-wink:

[dino3310]

posted it before but it always get me going before a big ride:msn-wink:
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[dino3310]

and one for the 650 lads
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[CRM]

posted it before but it always get me going before a big ride:msn-wink:
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Awesome - that guy should wear a cape and an S on his chest. Imagine that sort of pace for hours on end? :niceone:

[dino3310]

650 rally fairing http://www.off-the-road.de/Other-bikes/Fairing-Light/Rally-fairing-kit-XR-650-R-to-use-with-Acerbis-Tank.html

[Buddha#81]

650 rally fairing http://www.off-the-road.de/Other-bikes/Fairing-Light/Rally-fairing-kit-XR-650-R-to-use-with-Acerbis-Tank.html

Fooken cool but not for the $'s........i'm happy with my freebie. Bloody stoked with how much bufferting it eliminates and good height for visibility when up on the pegs.

[dino3310]

Fooken cool but not for the $'s........i'm happy with my freebie. Bloody stoked with how much bufferting it eliminates and good height for visibility when up on the pegs.

nice one bro,
i might look at a temporary screen till i can afford a lighting upgrade.

[Buddha#81]

Well worth the effort!!!! After the dusty butt i'll look at it as a plug to make tinted perspex ones so 1000km of testing if they are up to the task. I'm going to be riding with other BRP owners so will have to get them to evaluate its merrits. Matts one is higher and Col's bikes standard so be interesting to get them to ride my bike.

[Buddha#81]

As a side note for lighting, I'm running a LED stop Tail and brought a 45/45W headlight bulb from Hampton Honda down here, effectively got 25% brighter headlight and with the loss of the tail light the current draw is simular. The BRP has a glass semi sealed beam and is a much better light than the earlier 600's. As dirt bikes go i dont think the headlight on the pig is too bad.

[dino3310]

yeah would be good to compare XR set ups and stuff, i dont know any XR6 owners up here to compare and get ideas of.
you could even try the LED indicators to bro they only 1w compared to the factory 5w.
i had the led tail but it didnt have the white plate light and it looked daft, i might try one of these LED tail bulbs going from your idea i should be able to get it down 10 or so watts and put another 10 in the lamp 228986

[dino3310]

forot to add ive got a acerbis with a H4 bulb so its a little better than the stock.... but still shit:laugh:

[Buddha#81]

yeah would be good to compare XR set ups and stuff, i dont know any XR6 owners up here to compare and get ideas of.
you could even try the LED indicators to bro they only 1w compared to the factory 5w.
i had the led tail but it didnt have the white plate light and it looked daft, i might try one of these LED tail bulbs going from your idea i should be able to get it down 10 or so watts and put another 10 in the lamp 228986

I'm sure the watts help but the quality of the lens and reflector are far more important and fitting a modern free form lamp for $50-$75 would be the best upgrade you could do. Shit I have a 1000000 candle power hand held spot light with 12v supply and a 15watt bulb...... all in the quality of the optics. Something like this http://www.narva.com.au/sitebuilder/products/large/58/72070.png with a low wattage bulb (its 165 x 100mm) could be the go.

[cynna]

. Matts one is higher and Col's bikes standard so be interesting to get them to ride my bike.

how does it attach - i could test it on my bike for the ride back from fairlie to chch....:innocent:

on the prerun i rode ryans ktm and really noticed the difference a fairing makes ... so much so i brought a tenere for my longer more road orientated rides. cant believe i used to ride with 16 inch apehangers up to auckland

[Buddha#81]

how does it attach - i could test it on my bike for the ride back from fairlie to chch....:innocent:

4 bolts (top tripple clamp) more than happy to rip it off for the ride home! it will take 10min to swap over :niceone:

[dino3310]

Something like this http://www.narva.com.au/sitebuilder/products/large/58/72070.png with a low wattage bulb (its 165 x 100mm) could be the go.

:niceone: that could be the go for the new fairing:woohoo:

[cooneyr]

...on the prerun i rode ryans ktm and really noticed the difference a fairing makes ... so much so i brought a tenere for my longer more road orientated rides. cant believe i used to ride with 16 inch apehangers up to auckland

Ha ha - tainted ya. :msn-wink: Only one draw back to a really good fairing not enough wind flow when off road on a hot day. Gets bloody hot.

[dino3310]

Hey Buddha is this one of them fancy tail lights http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=347979224&permanent=0

[Buddha#81]

Hey Buddha is this one of them fancy tail lights http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=347979224&permanent=0

simular......got mine from super cheap, $40ish. It came with the number plate bracket which i discarded in favour of the original.

[dino3310]

i liking this one, its not poking so out there as a full blown rally fairing
https://shop.rallyraid.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=RRXR650F
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[dino3310]

and one on a XR6
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[mattsdakar]

i liking this one, its not poking so out there as a full blown rally fairing
https://shop.rallyraid.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=RRXR650F
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That looks cool, and the price is quite reasonable,it'll be the postage thats the killer!:eek:

[cynna]

how bout this type of thing. not sure how it will handle the rough stuff

not that cheap either. $179 at cycletreads

[cynna]

sitting here at the computer when i should be packing my bike for the DB

anyway heres another that comes in 3 sizes made in oz. just emailed them for a price

[centaurus]

how bout this type of thing. not sure how it will handle the rough stuff

not that cheap either. $179 at cycletreads

I rode a BRP with this screen fitted last year and I wasn't impressed. It does take some of the wind off the rider but all the wind pressure and the buffeting seems to go in the handlebars - the steering becomes quite twitchy on the motorway.

[dino3310]

how bout this type of thing. not sure how it will handle the rough stuff

not that cheap either. $179 at cycletreads

been looking at those, theres a couple bikes on here with them, XT600, DR650 they seem to be holding up pretty well.. would need to try one first i think as im not to keen with the bar mount after reading centaurus comment. But yeah definately worth a serious look.

on another note... ive got led blinks (2x1w) on the rear and orderd an led tail bulb (1.5w)
and the old gear was blinks 2x5w and tail 23w so i figure thats gained me 29.5w me thinks.
so if thats the case then i should be able to up the headlight from 35w to 55w does that sound about write?

[dino3310]

i dont know if that aussie one would work on mine, as ive jus got the rubber mounts so if i fix it to the old plastic like what i think it is in the picture then it will be all over the place at speed.... maybe...

[cynna]

the ozzie one $160 for 300mm and $180 for 400mm $aus plus 20 - 20 postage. homemade like you are doing seems to be the way to go...

[dino3310]

a lot of coin for bugga all really, like you say home made would be the way at this stage at least i could muck around with hieght/length without cutting up the expensive bling:eek:

[Buddha#81]

4 pigs went for a play in the dust.......all finished. we burnt oil, tons of fuel and rubber. 1028km in 30hrs.

[Buddha#81]

couple more......

[dino3310]

awesome mate:niceone: that would have been a bloody good weekend,

How'd that screen go?

[cynna]

2 even rode there and back.....

all 4 broke and indicator. did sams have bashplate? doesnt look like he had one in the photos - I wonder how his cases coped

good photos Brent - likes the ones you emailed as well

[Buddha#81]

2 even rode there and back.....

all 4 broke and indicator. did sams have bashplate? doesnt look like he had one in the photos - I wonder how his cases coped

good photos Brent - likes the ones you emailed as well

Sams has the std bashplate but has been cut back around the catch bottle, must have been broken at some stage?

[mattsdakar]

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Oh well, I've finally jumped in at the deep end after deciding months ago my baby needed new rings !!!
Cracked the cases and have taken piston out.
Piston and barrell were in surprisingly good order but the oil seal ring which was pretty loose. Decided to reuse original piston until found out there are no rings sets available in NZ, ex Japan only, for $145. Bugger it couldn't wait 10-20 working days so got a new Wossner sent down overnight from AUckland $230 thankyou very much! Have dropped head into the pro's to get valves and seating ground, however they said intake valves are stuffed so back to Mr Honda, thankfully got last set in NZ ex Bluewing in AKL which are on the way which is where I'm at now...waiting waiting
I have had to make up my own left and right case gaskets as again ex Japan at $80 and $130 respectively :shit:
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So far so good but crapping myself that I'll leave a piece out somewhere

[tri boy]

Make sure the clearances, (piston-barrel) are within the Wossner specs, (info in the kit).
They are different from the Honda specs, (slightly more tolerance/clearance if I remember is required).
Quite important.:yes:
They are a bloody nice piston.

Also, oil control ring assy's run a different tolerance than the top rings, so don't let this spook you.

[Stylo]

22 litre I think. My original tank did about 170 to reserve. Never got to reserve on this one yet! I think it will do about 300km. Love the pics by the way. My aim is to get down there on the XR one of these days and do some of those roads I hear so much about:drool:.

Nice thread and just look'ng in ....have'nt had a big Trail Bike for a few years but thinking about getting another soon . XR650 is hard to find so thinking about a DR650 , plan is we've got something we can jump on and do some back country stuff - two up anmd make a change from the Road stuff we do ...and a DR sounds like value for money, even new. Me-thinks we can't go wrong, don't wanna go the XTZ route, just keep it minimal . Any worries with a DR650 at 8.5k new ??

[cooneyr]

...Oh well, I've finally jumped in at the deep end after deciding months ago my baby needed new rings !!!....

Good stuff. What I can see from the pics looks very similar to a 91 XR250. Seems honda either didn't need to improve a good thing or are cheep barsteds!

Cheers R

[Buddha#81]

Just think you could have saved all that money by putting mineral oil in it. Have you checked the big end? This is their major weakness!

Looking at the wheels shouldn't this be in the Motard section?

[mattsdakar]

Just think you could have saved all that money by putting mineral oil in it. Have you checked the big end? This is their major weakness!

Looking at the wheels shouldn't this be in the Motard section?

Guess what, I had been running it on mineral, don't why I thought it was semi, and it's not like you never took your motard on the dirt!!

[mattsdakar]

Make sure the clearances, (piston-barrel) are within the Wossner specs, (info in the kit).
They are different from the Honda specs, (slightly more tolerance/clearance if I remember is required).
Quite important.:yes:
They are a bloody nice piston.

Also, oil control ring assy's run a different tolerance than the top rings, so don't let this spook you.

Thanks for the comments will check into those clearances, as for info included there was bugger all only 3-4 lines explaining how to run the piston in :angry:

[mattsdakar]

Ah, anyone got a spare clutch hub?....Don't ask doh!!!! :facepalm:

[cooneyr]

Ah, anyone got a spare clutch hub?....Don't ask doh!!!! :facepalm:

I know exactly what you did :facepalm: I did the same thing to a Chinese honda rip-off. I take it you have the tool for removing the castellated nut and some old 2c (or current 10c) coins (between the primary drive and clutch hut gears)?

[mattsdakar]

I know exactly what you did :facepalm: I did the same thing to a Chinese honda rip-off. I take it you have the tool for removing the castellated nut and some old 2c (or current 10c) coins (between the primary drive and clutch hut gears)?

Ah you got it in one :facepalm:, broke a stud off clutch hub that clutch spring slides on while trying to brace with a large screwdriver to tighten locking nut, doh!
Expensive and time consuming rookie error!!

[alane]

Ah you got it in one :facepalm:, broke a stud off clutch hub that clutch spring slides on while trying to brace with a large screwdriver to tighten locking nut, doh!
Expensive and time consuming rookie error!!

One of those vise grips with the big "up & over" jaws,for holding bits together for welding etc.----Take swiveling lugs off & weld bits in to grip iner clutch plate lugs.:woohoo:
Can be adjusted for various size hubs.:2thumbsup

[Stylo]

Nice thread and just look'ng in ....have'nt had a big Trail Bike for a few years but thinking about getting another soon . XR650 is hard to find so thinking about a DR650 , plan is we've got something we can jump on and do some back country stuff - two up anmd make a change from the Road stuff we do ...and a DR sounds like value for money, even new. Me-thinks we can't go wrong, don't wanna go the XTZ route, just keep it minimal . Any worries with a DR650 at 8.5k new ??

Looks like you guy's have enough friends to talk to without a new Guy butting in , no worries and thank's for the 'No feedback at all ' ...take it easy anyhow...Cheers, Mark

[Buddha#81]

Looks like you guy's have enough friends to talk to without a new Guy butting in , no worries and thank's for the 'No feedback at all ' ...take it easy anyhow...Cheers, Mark

us BRP owners are a little different, dont take it to heart dude. The XR is not exactly the best two up bike.......as much as you discounted them thr XTZ may be better if ya gotta pillion.

[dino3310]

Nice thread and just look'ng in ....have'nt had a big Trail Bike for a few years but thinking about getting another soon . XR650 is hard to find so thinking about a DR650 , plan is we've got something we can jump on and do some back country stuff - two up anmd make a change from the Road stuff we do ...and a DR sounds like value for money, even new. Me-thinks we can't go wrong, don't wanna go the XTZ route, just keep it minimal . Any worries with a DR650 at 8.5k new ??

XR for 2 up would friggen suck nuts IMHO the DR not much better, check PhreakyPhills http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=617031&page=4
stock seating arrangements ain't very nice, very cramped.
would suggest as many test rides on as many different bikes as you can. The transalps a good comfy Honda for 2 up.
the XRs way more fun on yor own:wings:

[cynna]

us BRP owners are a little different, dont take it to heart dude. The XR is not exactly the best two up bike.......as much as you discounted them thr XTZ may be better if ya gotta pillion.

your XR seemed to be ok 2 up today.....

id better start checking this thread more then every couple of days

dr650s are a popular choice - was quite a few on the dusty butt. cheap and simple with an electric start. grab a big tank and you are all set. i think they come with passenger pegs as well - xr650r s dont

[Buddha#81]

your XR seemed to be ok 2 up today.....

thats only because it was a better option than walking back to ya broken ass yammy. :sick:

[dino3310]

:killingme:killingme:clap:

[cynna]

thats only because it was a better option than walking back to ya broken ass yammy. :sick:

i was doing ok hitchhiking with my charm and good looks

[Buddha#81]

i was doing ok hitchhiking with my charm and good looks

and you got rides with shot gun weldings yokels and ugly horse girls!:sick:

[helenoftroy]

i was doing ok hitchhiking with my charm and good looks


and you got rides with shot gun weldings yokels and ugly horse girls!:sick:

:killingme:niceone::rockon:

You guys have just made my night!!!!!

[thepom]

All he needed was a banjo and a handfull of thumbs and he would fit right in....:gob:

[mattsdakar]

If it's not one thing it's the next!

Yesterday spent almost two hours trying to fit new cam chain over cam sprocket and on to cam but after several attempts and one tainty gave up in disgust.
This morning after trying every possible remedy realised that Hamptons had given me the wrong length cam chain...118 links instead of 122 links. Interestingly the packaging had the right part number on it. The XR600 had a 118 link so that's where they may have stuffed up, just another wee trick to look out for :angry:

[dino3310]

are we there yet:wait:

[mattsdakar]

[/ATTACH][QUOTE=dino3310;1129980520]are we there yet:wait

F*%K!!!!!!!!!
Now there aren't any XR650 cam chains available in NZ, ex Japan only, f@#k!!!
It's the last piece before puzzle can be assembled!!!
Bugger it, going to put old one back on as was actually still pretty good, (bugger all slack). As I was making up gaskets I made a few spares for each side cover so will fit new cam chain (when it arrives in 10-20 working days :facepalm:) when I next have the time and inclination to tinker :weird:
By the way, had to order a new clutch hub after earlier rookie error, $280 ex japan! yes 10-20 working days! But actually found new one on internet ex USA for $95NZD plus postage and 6-10 days postage
231436231437231438231439[QUOTE=dino3310;1129980520]are we there yet:wait

[cynna]

oops i must have got the last cam chain last year...

do you check thumpertalk and bike bandit etc for prices? way cheaper then what honda charge here and the get here in about a week. none of this 10 - 20 working days crap

[mattsdakar]

oops i must have got the last cam chain last year...

do you check thumpertalk and bike bandit etc for prices? way cheaper then what honda charge here and the get here in about a week. none of this 10 - 20 working days crap

Cheers Col, hadn't seen Bike Bandit before, might use them in future :2thumbsup

[dino3310]

yeah bro go with the .coms some of the postage can seem pricey but its way better than what Bluewing Honda has to offer (insert what i really think of them here @#$% %^&* &^%$ )... i got most of my gear from Bikebandit about 2k worth and the wossner from you know who... even when i had the DRs it was waaayyyy better service from Kientech and alpha sports.com.

[alane]

www.babbittsonline.com:blink:

Good exploded veiws of parts anyway.:woohoo:

[dino3310]

anyone know of a Hotcams stage 1 for the XR6 sitting around unused at a cheaper price, or maybe a valve train set... rockers :whistle:
am looking at an upgrade soon but like most of us money is tight:facepalm:

[Eddieb]

anyone know of a Hotcams stage 1 for the XR6 sitting around unused at a cheaper price, or maybe a valve train set... rockers :whistle:
am looking at an upgrade soon but like most of us money is tight:facepalm:

Why are you spending all this money on it when you know you really want a DR?

[Woodman]

Why are you spending all this money on it when you know you really want a KLR?

:innocent:.......................

[dino3310]

Why are you spending all this money on it when you know you really want a DR?
Big difference between 5undie and 5k bro

:innocent:.......................

checky fella you.
but when i think about it a KLR would be great, ive got my class 2 licence to operate one(just need to get a new log book) :laugh:

[mattsdakar]

anyone know of a Hotcams stage 1 for the XR6 sitting around unused at a cheaper price, or maybe a valve train set... rockers :whistle:
am looking at an upgrade soon but like most of us money is tight:facepalm:

Think you have been spending to much time on here:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409774

(I've read the whole thing thru :grouphug:)!
Personally I just think it would be money wasted, my XR is plenty powerful enough for what I do on it, hotting it up is just shortening it's life!:buggerd:

[dino3310]

Think you have been spending to much time on here:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409774

(I've read the whole thing thru :grouphug:)!
Personally I just think it would be money wasted, my XR is plenty powerful enough for what I do on it, hotting it up is just shortening it's life!:buggerd:

just doing it to replace PO muppets poor workmanship thats still giving me head aches, NOT doing it for the sake of hotting her up. Its life was shortened by some past muppet, so im just giving life back to it:woohoo:
Thats a good thread alright, ive been thru it and the XR6 one:blink: and the countles rebuilds... kinda strange we dont get sick of reading and following the rebuild threads:corn:

[dino3310]

another big tank for the BRP http://www.justgastanks.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_9_127&products_id=486

[mattsdakar]

another big tank for the BRP http://www.justgastanks.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_9_127&products_id=486

Jeepers AUD590 + postage, glad my bike came with the big tank fitted, that ain't cheap! :shit:

[dino3310]

not wrong mate, i think mine to replace is around $700 nz

[dino3310]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Suspension/auction-354466713.htm
handy for someone, i would but im fooking broke:facepalm:

[cynna]

havent seen one of these before - honda fmx650

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=355943409



hows the progress on your bike going Matt?

[dino3310]

i like them forks

[mattsdakar]

havent seen one of these before - honda fmx650

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=355943409



hows the progress on your bike going Matt?

Hey Col,
Rebuild getting there, bike is back in one bit but kickstart not working properly so going to have to take that apart to see why?
Hope your house escaped the damage, luckily ours is fine, no extra damage

Saw these XR650r rims for sale on trade me if anyone wants a second set
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=356603223

Rgds Matt

[dino3310]

I love this bike, fill the rear tanks with bourbon/coke on one side and water in the other she'd be perfect for NZ:woohoo:

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[banjo3006]

I have done a search and managed to download the Workshop/Service manual but would like to know if anybody has a link for the owners manual for the XR650R. Thanks in advance.
Cheers

[dino3310]

http://issuu.com/xr650r/docs/honda_xr650r_service_manual_2000-2007
http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=653373

[banjo3006]

http://issuu.com/xr650r/docs/honda_xr650r_service_manual_2000-2007
http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=653373

Cheers thats the service manual Ive already got but have not been able to locate a owners any ideas

[mattsdakar]

Cheers thats the service manual Ive already got but have not been able to locate a owners any ideas

I have a XR650R manual if you need a quote or want a page or two copied and faxed, drop me a pm.

[mattsdakar]

By the way, just returned from a timely holiday in Oz and have my bike back together and running. New piston seems to be delivering more power
Hoping to head away this weekend for a run in ride but bike seems to be running well, :woohoo::woohoo:

[dino3310]

Saaweeeet mate:woohoo:

[dino3310]

started hooking up the screeny thingamejig tonight still gotta find a little clear screen for the top. soo no benda or welds so shes a little rough:facepalm: but if it works practically i'll get a pro to make a new one later on:yes:

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sorry for the shit phone photos

[NordieBoy]

started hooking up the screeny thingamejig tonight still gotta find a little clear screen for the top. soo no benda or welds so shes a little rough:facepalm: but if it works practically i'll get a pro to make a new one later on:yes:

Wheatbix packet screen?

[dino3310]

Wheatbix packet screen?

will be till i get the length sorted:D

[Crim]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-356112360.htm

[thepom]

If thats an electric start its the mutts.......

[dino3310]

yep leccy start, nice bike but farkkk 10K :gob:

[Waihou Thumper]

This'll give you blokes a stiffy! :)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-360646300.htm

[dino3310]

This'll give you blokes a stiffy! :)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-360646300.htm

Stiffy !!!! mate everytime i get on my XR i get a stiffy:devil2:

it sez 'NOT RESTORED, GENUINE MINT CONDITION' which means that its due for an overhaul soon:laugh:
notice how theres no rub marks anywhere... bit suss.
Shes a hot looking old lass thats for sure

[dino3310]

all ready for some play:clap: got some card board ready to suss screen length.

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[Woodman]

This'll give you blokes a stiffy! :)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-360646300.htm

Had one of those prior to the KLR. Was a English import so had no rev counter and the pillion pegs were bolted to the swingarm, other than that was pretty much the same. Nice bike, but it was terrible off road, it either went straight when I wanted to turn or the back would come round too far. Just totally random. Spent a lot of time in ditches. I could not believe how good the KLR was off road after spending a couple of years on the XL, thats how bad it was.

[dino3310]

all ready for some play:clap: got some card board ready to suss screen length.

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went for a 10min open road on the seal to see how she went and she felt a little better even without the screen on there yet, the only down side was when i stood up and looked down on the fairing she's crooked as fock :facepalm: but at least at around 100-120 it had no noticeble affect, gotta take it off to make another light bracket as the beam aint right yet so when shes of i'll try to straighten it a little.
i liked the look and feel when on the bike.... mmmmmmmmm dreams of dakar :lol:

[mattsdakar]

Tip of the day for adjusting valve clearances:

When doing front (exhaust valves) you need to go past TDC allowing the piston to drop approx 2cm before adjusting. Doing exhaust valves at TDC gives a false reading. Intake valves are to be set at TDC.
NB: This is an XR specific method

Anyone got a spare speedo cable I could buy from them??

[dino3310]

is that just on the 650 bro or all XRs

[mattsdakar]

is that just on the 650 bro or all XRs

Sorry bud, not to sure about yours, definitely on XR650r's

[dino3310]

Sorry bud, not to sure about yours, definitely on XR650r's

sweet bro, checked the manual for the 6 and shes at tdc.
fark the XR turns into a commuter tomorrow, dont think the AC10's gonna last long:( . might have to start thinking along the lines of a XR6 motard:devil2:

[cynna]

Anyone got a spare speedo cable I could buy from them??

$20 on trademe http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=361553684

[mattsdakar]

$20 on trademe http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=361553684

Cheers done deal, its on the way

[CRM]

Here's an 01 XR650R for $3500 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-363930695.htm)!!:gob: If I had the money...:brick: only 14000km!! And it's a local one too. Somebody buy this before I do something silly please :shutup:

(I'm happy to check it out for you :scooter: - I'll be back in Whangarei on Thursday)

[dino3310]

good buy alright:gob:

[centaurus]

Hi guys, I need your help.

When I bought my BRP, I checked the valve clearances and they were ok. Now, a few thousand kms later, I decided to check them again. They seem a bit tight so I adjusted them.

Unfortunately, after adjusting them I have the "loose valve clatter". I checked the adjustement a few times to make sure it's ok, but the valves still tick.

The service manual sais: make sure the auto decompressor is not activated. I have no ideea how to do that. I made sure I didn't turn the engine backwards but more than that I don't know how to check the state of the auto-decompressor.

Is there anything I'm missing? Is there any trick on the BRPs?

[mattsdakar]

Just make sure there is some slack in the decompression cable.
As per earlier post of mine you need to go just past TDC to do the exhaust clearances. If you have done both intake and exhaust at TDC this will probably be the noise you can hear.
If you try again and go past TDC I quarantee the exhaust valves will be loose at this point. I found the best way to check was to stick a screwdriver in the sparkplug hole and let the piston drop about 2cm. (Intake valves are done at TDC)
This is actually contrary to what my manual states but works, was shown this trick by well respected chch bike mechanic after I took my bike to him with same dilemma!
Good luck

[NordieBoy]

Unfortunately, after adjusting them I have the "loose valve clatter". I checked the adjustement a few times to make sure it's ok, but the valves still tick.

Wrong TDC?

[centaurus]

Just make sure there is some slack in the decompression cable.
As per earlier post of mine you need to go just past TDC to do the exhaust clearances. If you have done both intake and exhaust at TDC this will probably be the noise you can hear.
If you try again and go past TDC I quarantee the exhaust valves will be loose at this point. I found the best way to check was to stick a screwdriver in the sparkplug hole and let the piston drop about 2cm. (Intake valves are done at TDC)
This is actually contrary to what my manual states but works, was shown this trick by well respected chch bike mechanic after I took my bike to him with same dilemma!
Good luck

Thanks man. That did the trick. After a dozen tries on Sunday, I was just about to start banging my head against the wall :). Once I checked and adjusted the exhaust valves after the TDC, everything went well.

[mattsdakar]

Thanks man. That did the trick. After a dozen tries on Sunday, I was just about to start banging my head against the wall :). Once I checked and adjusted the exhaust valves after the TDC, everything went well.

Cool glad to hear it worked for you, now go spank it!

[dino3310]

XR6 and its mate the XRL went for a we pootle down south ways
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[mattsdakar]

Nice shots Dino, like the first one with the steeds lined up, good looking setup
This is how my bike looked when packed for the four day "Dusty Butt" ride:


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[Tony W]

Here's an 01 XR650R for $3500 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-363930695.htm)!!:gob: If I had the money...:brick: only 14000km!! And it's a local one too. Somebody buy this before I do something silly please :shutup:

(I'm happy to check it out for you :scooter: - I'll be back in Whangarei on Thursday)


A KBer from Napier has bought it ! :sunny:

[mattsdakar]

A KBer from Napier has bought it ! :sunny:

Welcome to the dark side! :weird:

[dino3310]

Nice shots Dino, like the first one with the steeds lined up, good looking setup
This is how my bike looked when packed for the four day "Dusty Butt" ride:


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nice mate, that screen looks the shiz

[fridayflash]

A KBer from Napier has bought it ! :sunny:

sure did...it was me! cheers teedub, hope wgtn was good?

yes folks im now the proud new owner of that xr650, long drive from napier to northland to pick it up (although the guy did come down to whangarei to meet)
its now competing for shed space alongside dr650 (soon to be ex )

[Buddha#81]

sure did...it was me! cheers teedub, hope wgtn was good?

yes folks im now the proud new owner of that xr650, long drive from napier to northland to pick it up (although the guy did come down to whangarei to meet)
its now competing for shed space alongside dr650 (soon to be ex )

Good buying dude, welcome to the darkside!:yes:

[DR Girl]

sure did...it was me! cheers teedub, hope wgtn was good?

yes folks im now the proud new owner of that xr650, long drive from napier to northland to pick it up (although the guy did come down to whangarei to meet)
its now competing for shed space alongside dr650 (soon to be ex )

CONGRATS ED, sounds like you got a great buy.:rockon: Rapt the guy took your RMX. Look forward to meeting the Pig & can see a Waikaremoana Loop challenge coming up. I had $20 down for the fastest & Johnny on his BRP at 4hr 50min is still tops. Bart keen to give it a go now.:woohoo:

[Phreaky Phil]

Have you XR boys been watching this build ? Guna be a weapon:woohoo:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=656909

[dino3310]

one cheapy for the back of a CC piggy
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Tyres/auction-367936783.htm

[dino3310]

bloody good buy (Front and back for $20) but its pick up only http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Tyres/auction-368465145.htm

[KX500]

lmfao :facepalm: - why would anyone bother going to the trouble of fitting some worn out tyres - no wonder with 7 hours togo its still on a $1 - not even poor buggers willing to bid lolllololl

[dino3310]

i'd get em if i could pick up, still a couple of thousand K left in em, its tires and deals like that thats kept me riding the last year

[tri boy]

I'm with you dino.:yes:
Bargain hunting is the new skill set required by many.
Those with alot of disposalble cash could see it quickly dissapear over the next year or two. Mind you, if they ride old two strokes, then they are pretty desperate already:laugh:

[warewolf]

lmfao :facepalm: - why would anyone bother going to the trouble of fitting some worn out tyres 1000km on tyres that'll do 5-10,000km isn't exactly "worn out".

I bet there's still a couple of bikes between that seller and Padmei! :shutup:

[mattsdakar]

1000km on tyres that'll do 5-10,000km isn't exactly "worn out".

I bet there's still a couple of bikes between that seller and Padmei! :shutup:

Oi you lot keep out of it, I'm in the bidding war :ar15:

[dino3310]

i found an old Bridgestone between a couple of sheds behind a mates place:facepalm: its my comute tyre during the week and then the AC10s back on friday nights:woohoo: ...... im not poor, i just tight and want more beer money :rofl:

[dino3310]

Oi you lot keep out of it, I'm in the bidding war :ar15:

go get em bro... the BRP would eat rear tires faster than most bikes:woohoo:

[dino3310]

:woohoo: got some cheap tires Matt

[cooneyr]

Not sure this fits into the poor category given the price but y'all seen this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-369926234.htm)old XR thumper.

R

[Crim]

Just looked at that auction Ryan and this jumped out at me


Not desperate, thinking of a change thus neg at or over this price

he is asking 5k so how do you negotiate over that?


................"look I know you are asking $5,000 but I really want to pay $5,500 for it?".........:blink:

[mattsdakar]

:woohoo: got some cheap tires Matt

Yip, picked them up last night, looking at them I would estimate that they have done only about 500km's on tarmac...nil dirt in tread so a tyre set for $51..bargain :woohoo:
Struan (KBer) wasn't too happy as I outbid him, but have offered him a near new rear for his freewind as a peace offering that I had left over from my Dakar days.

[ADVGD]

Struan (KBer) wasn't too happy as I outbid him,

Word on the street is that he is so pissed off he is organising a knife fight for you and him down a dark alley somewhere, best of luck with that mate, you may need it, 4 other KBers have pissed him off in the past, oddly enough no one has seen or heard of them in a long long time :p

[KX500]

I'm with you dino.:yes:
Bargain hunting is the new skill set required by many.
Those with alot of disposalble cash could see it quickly dissapear over the next year or two. Mind you, if they ride old two strokes, then they are pretty desperate already:laugh:

Time is money ! You too busy wasting it whinging about the economy.
Make some more money its that simple - simple.


650HP per ton could have something to do with it, why would anyone bother owning a 95 piece of british junk ? Registration worth more than your boat anchor :D

[dino3310]

Time is money ! You too busy wasting it whinging about the economy.
Make some more money its that simple - simple.

you make it sound so simple:blink:

650HP per ton could have something to do with it, why would anyone bother owning a 95 piece of british junk ? Registration worth more than your boat anchor :D

i'd love to have that piece of british junk in my garage:drool: , i could park it next to the 73 bonnie i havent got yet:facepalm:

[Buddha#81]

Fook I love my 650R. At the start of the year it did the DB1K, a few weeks ago i rode it to a rally, a couple of weeks ago i did motorcycling canty enduro meeting at Ruapuna and was the first motard home and in the top ten in the mixed motard, clubbies, calassic class. During the week i scored a cheap set of knobblies off torpedo 7 and spent today out he river with my kids. Its does nothing well but with the option of the 17's there is nothing it wont do!!!!!:love:

[Kickaha]

Its does nothing well

So bikes do take after their owners :whistle:

[cynna]

Fook I love my 650R. At the start of the year it did the DB1K, a few weeks ago i rode it to a rally, a couple of weeks ago i did motorcycling canty enduro meeting at Ruapuna and was the first motard home and in the top ten in the mixed motard, clubbies, calassic class. During the week i scored a cheap set of knobblies off torpedo 7 and spent today out he river with my kids. Its does nothing well but with the option of the 17's there is nothing it wont do!!!!!:love:

are you racing it at methven tomorrow?

[mattsdakar]

Dude let me know next time you are going tarding at Ruapuna, would love to do a few laps in Motard mode with the engine all fresh

[Buddha#81]

are you racing it at methven tomorrow?

nah mate........mite head down for a look though.

[dino3310]

Went for a descent blat today around the mountain, fookin awesome day for a ride.

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[dino3310]

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[dino3310]

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[mattsdakar]

Nice shots Dino, what bay is that in shot 2...surf looks orsome! :gob:

[dino3310]

that was lion rock mate the notorious fishing spot, heres Raglan crowded as ever
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and ruapuke beach only 15mins away and going of
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[XF650]

Yip, picked them up last night, looking at them I would estimate that they have done only about 500km's on tarmac...nil dirt in tread so a tyre set for $51..bargain :woohoo:
Struan (KBer) wasn't too happy as I outbid him, but have offered him a near new rear for his freewind as a peace offering that I had left over from my Dakar days.

Ha ha - first time I'v been "bribed" to stop bidding! Those 605's are great tyres.

[mattsdakar]

Ha ha - first time I'v been "bribed" to stop bidding! Those 605's are great tyres.

Just checked tyre, it's a Michelin T64, still plenty of tread on it if you want to swap for a couple Heinekens

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[Crim]

Just checked tyre, it's a Michelin T64, still plenty of tread on it if you want to swap for a couple Heinekens

If Struan don't be takin' it - there be a couple of heinekens here abouts, oh, ahh (typing dosen't really convey a pirate accent, does it?) ;)

[XF650]

If Struan don't be takin' it - there be a couple of heinekens here abouts, oh, ahh (typing dosen't really convey a pirate accent, does it?) ;)

At this stage I'd like to try the T64 for Brass Monkey, especially if the weather is going to be anything like last year.

[mattsdakar]

If Struan don't be takin' it - there be a couple of heinekens here abouts, oh, ahh (typing dosen't really convey a pirate accent, does it?) ;)

I'll bear it in mind Crim, however Stuan's got first dibs

[Tony W]

If Struan don't be takin' it - there be a couple of heinekens here abouts, oh, ahh (typing dosen't really convey a pirate accent, does it?) ;)

I think you did a great job ! :yes:

[dino3310]

any chance someones got one of those plastic drive gears for a XR6 or XR650L they would part with :D

[NordieBoy]

any chance someones got one of those plastic drive gears for a XR6 or XR650L they would part with :D

Ford or Honda?


:shutup:

[centaurus]

any chance someones got one of those plastic drive gears for a XR6 or XR650L they would part with :D

What plasting drive gear are you refering to?

[mattsdakar]

What plasting drive gear are you refering to?

I'm thinking speedo drive, mines all but worn out so if you happen to come across another one Dino...

[centaurus]

I'm thinking speedo drive, mines all but worn out so if you happen to come across another one Dino...

You might be in luck. I bought an xr600 one last year hoping it would fit the xr650r but it doesnt. They changed the front axle thickness on the 600 at some point.

I believe mine is for a 17mm witdh (I'll measure tonight). what axle width do you have on your bike?

[dino3310]

I'm thinking speedo drive, mines all but worn out so if you happen to come across another one Dino...
different size with the 650R bro(me thinks) these guys are good they only do parts http://www.econohonda.co.nz/ they got one for the 600 but i aint got mucho pingo's

You might be in luck. I bought an xr600 one last year hoping it would fit the xr650r but it doesnt. They changed the front axle thickness on the 600 at some point.

I believe mine is for a 17mm witdh (I'll measure tonight). what axle width do you have on your bike?

my 93's a 17mm :D

[banjo3006]

Gidday
For those of you that have already done this I could use some advise on setup.
Front is very soft and will need respringing, I weigh 200lb 90kg, but what other setting are others running.
Have you dropped forks through clamps, How Far?
Front rebound and compression setting that work for you and your weight/riding style.
Any advise appreciated
Cheers

[mattsdakar]

Gidday
For those of you that have already done this I could use some advise on setup.
Front is very soft and will need respringing, I weigh 200lb 90kg, but what other setting are others running.
Have you dropped forks through clamps, How Far?
Front rebound and compression setting that work for you and your weight/riding style.
Any advise appreciated
Cheers

I have dropped my forks down about 1.5cm in the clamps, I've had my forks revalved and resleeved so mine might be quite different to yours.
What you want to do is work out how many clicks you have for adjustment then start at about 70% hardness and play around with them from there
Take a screwdriver with you on your next ride and everytime you stop give them a half turn etc

[dino3310]

i'm 105kgs my forks are lowered bout 20mm to fit the acerbis light set up, i wouldnt have a clue on set up, when i got the bike i was 82kg and i havent changed a thing on the bike, even with the extra muscle:msn-wink:

[dino3310]

little piggy got a prezzy today
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[NordieBoy]

Cool box.
You could make all sorts of things with that :yes:

[dino3310]

Cool box.
You could make all sorts of things with that :yes:

Dunno bout the box but i made this with the mounts :woohoo:
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[Squiggles]

Dunno bout the box but i made this with the mounts :woohoo:
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What screen was that originally?:rockon:

[dino3310]

http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2012-honda-xr650l-preview :woohoo:

[dino3310]

What screen was that originally?:rockon:

i bought some bits and pieces in a trademe sale, was a box of cruiser crap but alas there was a screen all for the price of $6:yes: and then i was scanning trademe and a Givi screen with mounts poped up for a very fair price and walla, so to answer the question the screen is of a big fat arsed cruiser of which i've cut down and the mounts are of the Givi screen.

So 238156 + 238157 = 238158

:D

[dino3310]

even though it looks the part the wind was crazy, tried every setting but it just would work right on the pig so tonight i turned it upside down with the narrower side up and she was almost bang on, so i'll give her another trim up tomorrow and she should be right:woohoo:

[mattsdakar]

Looking good Dino, the screen and light setup really modernises the whole look of the bike. It's great thats it's clear, mine is a black perspex and I can't see thru it which is a pain in the arse on slow technical terain :rockon:

[dino3310]

yeah mate she's looking better, im gonna trim it down quite a bit, still getting a lot of bad wind and it aint the pies :lol:

still wouldnt mind ordering one of these http://www.britanniacomposites.com/lynx.html

[dino3310]

heres a goodie with the plate:gob: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-376384784.htm

[dino3310]

fanito
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[madmartin]

Hey does anybody out there have a set of XR650 rims they are willing to part with?

[dino3310]

old skool cool http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-377010207.htm

[dino3310]

XRs ROCK:scooter::Punk:
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[centaurus]

I've been thinking lately to get rid of my supermoto kit for the Xr650R. Haven't used it in a while and I don't forsee the need to put it back on the bike. I was thinking of gauging the "public interest" before putting it on trademe.

the kit contains:
- Front and rear wheel (from a CBR250 and machined to fit) with warrantable tyres, spacers, recently replaced bearings and seals.
- front wheel has oversize brake disk that comes with bracket for the OEM brake caliper
- Rear wheel comes with sprocket and oversize brake disk that fits with the OEM brake caliper - this one is brand new - never been used. alternatively I can supply the normal CBR250 rear disk and a caliper that can be installed on the XR and fits it (this is how I had it setup when it was with SM wheels)
- Trailtech vapor speedo assembly
- supermoto front fender
- additional OEM kickstand that can be shortened to suit the smaller wheels (instead of cutting the original kickstand).

As a sidenote, the day before removing the SM kit, the bike passed a WOF so everything in this kit is warrantable.

All this for $2000. I know few people buy bikes in winter so if there's no interest here, I won't bother listing it 'till spring.

[Buddha#81]

I've been thinking lately to get rid of my supermoto kit for the Xr650R. Haven't used it in a while and I don't forsee the need to put it back on the bike. I was thinking of gauging the "public interest" before putting it on trademe.

the kit contains:
- Front and rear wheel (from a CBR250 and machined to fit) with warrantable tyres, spacers, recently replaced bearings and seals.
- front wheel has oversize brake disk that comes with bracket for the OEM brake caliper
- Rear wheel comes with sprocket and oversize brake disk that fits with the OEM brake caliper - this one is brand new - never been used. alternatively I can supply the normal CBR250 rear disk and a caliper that can be installed on the XR and fits it (this is how I had it setup when it was with SM wheels)
- Trailtech vapor speedo assembly
- supermoto front fender
- additional OEM kickstand that can be shortened to suit the smaller wheels (instead of cutting the original kickstand).

As a sidenote, the day before removing the SM kit, the bike passed a WOF so everything in this kit is warrantable.

All this for $2000. I know few people buy bikes in winter so if there's no interest here, I won't bother listing it 'till spring.

Price might be slightly high when ya can get S/M wheel set up for $1500 and are stronger than Mags, not taking away that you have everything and more to go straight into the bike. I just rode my 650 to the brass monkey via 3 gravel road passes and had to keep reminding myself that mags can easily be munted with the next pot hole ya hit. What tyres are fitted?

Great fun the BRP in Motard trim and i can run mid pack or better at levels, ruapuna or greymouth s/r on a 11 year old bike with a simular wheel set up!

[dino3310]

mmmmmmm lecky leg http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-383321891.htm

[madmartin]

i reckon that's a pretty good price considering there's tyres and brakes involved... running out of things to sell tho, if i hadn't just run over a dog on my R1 then you'd have a buyer chap:shit:

[centaurus]

... What tyres are fitted?


Rear: Michelin PIlot active - decent grip and in seems to last forever
Front: Pirelly Sport Demon - brilliant grip and angle. Once the rear was worn (which never happened) I was planning to get a sport demon for the back too and see if it increases my max lean angle.

[dino3310]

:drool: My XR6 would love a set of motard rims, gets a bit addicting speically after a blat over the divi from Raglan:banana:

[cynna]

the xr fell over again in the latest aftershock and blocked the side door of the garage so i couldnt get in. pushed it up with 2 by 4 thu the gap in the door until i could get it open again

landed on the ktm as well but no damage done. leaving the bikes out on the grass tonight incase there is another decent shake...

[madmartin]

bugger! Guess there's not much point in having a road bike in chch any more is there?

[thepom]

well my africa twin is up for sale..........after I picked it up off my pushbike ..again...

[cooneyr]

Exc fell of it's log o wood chopping block stand as well. Only quake to make any bike fall over at my place.

[dino3310]

Hey if you fella's get stuck for parts or just wanna good parts supplier try these fellas http://www.trademe.co.nz/services/trades/automotive/auction-382747864.htm or there website (still uder construction) http://www.smebike.info/index.php?route=product/category&path=35 . Alec is bloody good, i refered a couple of blokes from the states who were haveing trouble finding parts for there carbs gave them this info and wham straight away it was in the mail. I just got some more jets and stuff through them pretty good pricing hard to beat. Having said that, after putting new jets in the old pig started first kick and idling sweet, hopefully get a ride next week to see how well she preforms through the range.


Disclaimer: i dont know them personally im just reporting a good service

[dino3310]

Fark bigger jets + 40 tooth sprock on the rear = bloody awesome highway gearing, only problem is the speedo only goes up to 140:shutup: :laugh:

[banjo3006]

Thread been a bit quiet lately :) Any BRPs doing the Cold Kiwi

[dino3310]

bloody quiet alright mate:corn:
no cold kiwi for me:no:



any BRP photos lying round fellas

[centaurus]

any BRP photos lying round fellas

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[centaurus]

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[centaurus]

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[centaurus]

And one more for good measure.

Hope I got you drooling enough to make you go to the garage and start prepping your bikes :D


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[cynna]

heres mine, casualtys and buddha81s from this years dusty butt. mattsdakars bike is also in one of the pics

[mattsdakar]

heres mine, casualtys and buddha81s from this years dusty butt. mattsdakars bike is also in one of the pics

Photo 5 is cool, 4 piggies in shot :Punk:

[dino3310]

Photo 5 is cool, 4 piggies in shot :Punk:

second that :Punk:

nice photos:2thumbsup

[dino3310]

heres my lastest add on home made bling tool box

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[mattsdakar]

heres my lastest add on home made bling tool box

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Thats cool Dino, like the stickers, where's your flash arse screen gone?
I must dig some photo's out and post them, it's been awhile :violin:

[cynna]

woke up and it was a nice day so had to go for a ride. here are some pics

[cynna]

and a couple more on the way home

[dino3310]

Thats cool Dino, like the stickers, where's your flash arse screen gone?
I must dig some photo's out and post them, it's been awhile :violin:

still there bro keeping the ride smooth
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might try and head out for a blat tommorrow

[dino3310]

geesh you fellas got some beaut looking country down there cynna

[dino3310]

went for a short ride this morning
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[banjo3006]

Off to cold kiwi tomorrow
Will try to represent team BRP as best we can :woohoo:

[dino3310]

:corn: dont forget the photos

[dino3310]

the last few pages on this thread have got some friggen awesome BRPs http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=16768978#post16768978

[pete-blen]

Who sells those perspex / lexan screens..?
think I could make use of one...

[dino3310]

246147 dunno mate, i just hover trademe till what i want comes up :D

cycletreads got these, which ive seen on DR's XT's http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/222-windscreens_fairing_screens_an/1490-slipstreamer_s_06_spitfire_scr.aspx

[NordieBoy]

Who sells those perspex / lexan screens..?
think I could make use of one...

Got a spare rubbish bin?

[Waihou Thumper]

Who sells those perspex / lexan screens..?
think I could make use of one...

I got a Givi screen that will fir your bike. It came off a xt600e. Willing to sell it if you are interested. Mounts to the bars, nice and tall as well but I prefer the wind in my face :)

[Waihou Thumper]

Big white pig for sale...Something diff to the BRP. Do we need another thread? :innocent: Looks okay for a good ADV bike if is all fixed...:) Dino, want another?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-404668180.htm

[dino3310]

He's been trying to sell that one for a while, looks a little older than the 9K kms but. would be nice to have another for a project bike:shifty: but my wallets tighter than a nuns @#$%

Mmmmm :drool: 628 kit, stage 1 cam, FMF o/s header with power bomb and exhaust, oil cooler, rox risers, CRF forks, steering damper, rikki stator, HID and rally fearing with 5 gallon tank, Flatside carb, pivot pegs, oh and a nappy for when i shit myself going to fast :lol:

[dino3310]

heres an L ready for an adventure http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-405443469.htm

[Waihou Thumper]

heres an L ready for an adventure http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-405443469.htm

Ready to hit the price at auction end..ssshhh...:) for the above comment then, what will that all set you back, of course there is labour..

[dino3310]

i could buy that L for the same price....
ebay and ADV could source a lot of it cheaper but yeah would be costly to mod it all at once. apart from the piston i would do the labour myself.

even if i could mod it out, i could never ride it to its limits :laugh:

[Andy Williams]

I rode from Fairle in Christchurch to Auckland's north shore with a standard tank.......a logistical nightmare completed in 20hrs!!! :shit:

[dino3310]

I rode from Fairle in Christchurch to Auckland's north shore with a standard tank.......a logistical nightmare completed in 20hrs!!! :shit:

monkeybutt monkeybutt :laugh:
long trip mate, how many fills

[madmartin]

I rode from Fairle in Christchurch to Auckland's north shore with a standard tank.......a logistical nightmare completed in 20hrs!!! :shit:

mate that's brutal

[Andy Williams]

My body was smashed but the bike was worth the pain. 2002, 1 owner & 2600km on the clock. Unused for three years. The best birthday present ever!!!! I just need a bigger tank :shit:

[centaurus]

My body was smashed but the bike was worth the pain. 2002, 1 owner & 2600km on the clock. Unused for three years. The best birthday present ever!!!! I just need a bigger tank :shit:

The acerbis sahara tank is really good. I bought one for my BRP and used it last summer for the big trip down south (two weeks). Being a big tank it looks a bit ungainly but I was surprised to find the centre of gravity doesn't move upwards on the bike with a full tank - it just moves forward (don't need to worry about accidental wheelies when accelerating :) ). Better still, the added weight in the front balanced nicely with my soft panniers in the back. And the quality is up there.

However, I use that tank only when I go touring. Doing SERIOUS offroad with that tank is a hassle and the added weight (if you fill it up) in the dirt or deep mud it a serious inconvenience.

[Andy Williams]

monkeybutt monkeybutt :laugh:
long trip mate, how many fills

I think it was 14, and one from the can I had with me............:gob:

[Andy Williams]

Where did you buy it and how much did it cost??

[dino3310]

google is our friend
4gallon
http://imsproducts.com/Products.cfm?ManufacturerSet=Honda&maD=true&ModelSet=XR650R&modD=true&yeD=true&siD=true&TypeSet=Fuel Tank&SeriesSet=&sed=true&tyd=true&YearsSet=00-07&SizeSet=4.6 gal
7 gallon
http://imsproducts.com/Products.cfm?ManufacturerSet=Honda&maD=true&ModelSet=XR650R&modD=true&yeD=true&siD=true&TypeSet=Fuel Tank&SeriesSet=&sed=true&tyd=true&YearsSet=00-07&SizeSet=7.0 gal

http://www.justgastanks.com/

[centaurus]

I'm selling my BRP motard kit. Anybody interested?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=418389822

I know it might look expensive but it COMPLETE, WOFable and working. Moreover, it's interchangeable with the normal wheels (most supermoto kits for BRP require at least a different rear brake caliper, incompatible with the rear brake disk on the dirt wheels)

[madmartin]

Yep definitely want a retard kit for my XR, but can't afford your one:violin:

[dino3310]

check it out:2thumbsup

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[sudman]

What was this guy thinking:weird:, he should locked up:Police:

http://www.vft.org/vftforsale3-StreetMXers.html

[madmartin]

What was this guy thinking:weird:, he should locked up:Police:

http://www.vft.org/vftforsale3-StreetMXers.html

Hahaha, sickness!

[dino3310]

thats one F@#ked up project:laugh:
pillion pegs? wheres a pillion to sit.
prolly corners on rails and snots most road bikes on the twisties:Punk:

[dino3310]

one of yours?
come on cough up who's selling there PIG
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-423215539.htm

[mattsdakar]

one of yours?
come on cough up who's selling there PIG
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-423215539.htm

The very author of this thread, cynna (Col) now has a KTM 625 sxc, boo hisss!

[madmartin]

thats a bloody good buy really

[dino3310]

The very author of this thread, cynna (Col) now has a KTM 625 sxc, boo hisss!

bloody hell he didnt even give us first dibs:nono:

[cynna]

yep thats mine

been getting pressure to sell some of my toys so had the xr the longest so time for it to go

not expecting it to sell straight away. well hope it doesnt as i want to do one more dusty but on it

[madmartin]

get up thur ya pig

[dino3310]

some more home made piggy stuff
Mid pipe wrap to stop the odd burnt strap or garment
251709
header guard
251710
seat padding
251711(it actually worked) :laugh:

hey im not cheap.... just a tight arse:laugh:

[dino3310]

heres a bargain 650 tire http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/tyres/auction-427507064.htm

[Buddha#81]

heres a bargain 650 tire http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/tyres/auction-427507064.htm

Fark at $50 it woulda been the perfect DB tyre! Fook there seems to be plenty of BRP's for sale at the moment!

[Andy Williams]

We should organize a BRP meet!!!

[mattsdakar]

We should organize a BRP meet!!!

We did last year, it was called the Dusty Butt ride! Five there from memory, look forward to seeing a few more this year hint hint, make it happen boys!