XR650r owners' thread

[cynna]

i will be back on the db on mine if it hadnt sold by then

seen another one at the burt munro with a acerbis tank on. had #71 or something on the side panels. is that anyoen from here. had a roll chart holder on as well

[dino3310]

Fark at $50 it woulda been the perfect DB tyre! Fook there seems to be plenty of BRP's for sale at the moment!
yeah always when ya havent got any spare $$$$ :no:


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!
i'll be looking at the 2013 DB ( and nelson beah races), got the kids the second half of holidays so cant make this one:cry:

[cooneyr]

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!

Got three XRR's so far this year. Four if Cynna brings his. Missing Casualty and possibly the guy from Ashburton (or was it Timaru) but he could have also changed bikes.

Cheers R

[madmartin]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=429696765

i mean, seriously, who fucking gold plates their brp?

[dino3310]

:woohoo: :not:
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it makes ya wanna ride:Punk:

[tri boy]

Noice DVD Deano, ol buddy ol pal, giz a watch afta you aye, ol buddy ol pal.;)

[dino3310]

i'll sneak around with a few beers some time for a BRP session:drinkup:

[cruza]

.....So this red pig for sale in chch , worth looking at .... or do i just go 525 way?.....:whistle:
Dr did tour da kiddie circuit duties most of afternoon, seriously starting to piss me off with lack of grunt:brick:

[dino3310]

diffinately worth a look cruza, if i had some pingers it would be in my mancave already

[orangeback]

hi there , while im away on holiday with the family , i have had a look at a bike that has been looming around for sale for ages , Its a uk based 05 XR650l i'm told is the power plant and it seriously lacking some grunt , :brick::crazy::brick: to the stage that i walked away from it . to go do some recherche on it( gooogle) , i had the ready s in the pocket, but i recon it had the power of a dr250, the bike felt tight with 8500km that looked to be genuine. I know you can de cock them and loose the pipes to something free flowing , but fu-k me i could only launch the front wheel in 1st pulling on the bars like hell. and it was only about 30-60 cm for a short time.http://www.motorradonline.de/sixcms/media.php/11/thumbnails/MRD_12_2005_Honda_FMX650.jpg.289913.jpg

[cruza]

hi there , while im away on holiday with the family , i have had a look at a bike that has been looming around for sale for ages , Its a uk based 05 XR650l i'm told is the power plant and it seriously lacking some grunt , :brick::crazy::brick: to the stage that i walked away from it . to go do some recherche on it( gooogle) , i had the ready s in the pocket, but i recon it had the power of a dr250, the bike felt tight with 8500km that looked to be genuine. I know you can de cock them and loose the pipes to something free flowing , but fu-k me i could only launch the front wheel in 1st pulling on the bars like hell. and it was only about 30-60 cm for a short time.http://www.motorradonline.de/sixcms/media.php/11/thumbnails/MRD_12_2005_Honda_FMX650.jpg.289913.jpg

Yeah I've ridden one too . must have heavier flywheel and be de tuned. my old 1999 xr600r was way more potent.

[tri boy]

Hate the carb.
Not the bike.MHO

[dino3310]

like TRIBOY sez "hate the carb"

big difference between the CV XRL and the Slide XR600r even with standard XRL's the XR6 feels way more responsive.
There might be some heavier restrictions on the bike been a uk model, i think the XRR had like a restictor in the inlet boot or somethink like that:confused: + the smog kit junk - like cruza said "detuned"
Triboys XRL pulls well for stock but the XRR's pull better:bleh:

plug and play mukuni and a megacycle cam with decork and she'll pull like a school boy, but then thats a few$$$


nice looking bike though, those forks and rims would look grouse on my XR6:msn-wink:

[dino3310]

Some spec's if ya wanna get rough an dirty on a XR600
http://justxr.com/info/gbell600.html

[puddytat]

Hey all knowing ones....im interested in a 650 for sale in Chch, has a mega tank & a few other good bits on it but what are the bits that go wrong on them?
trademe listing #438568664

[centaurus]

Hey all knowing ones....im interested in a 650 for sale in Chch, has a mega tank & a few other good bits on it but what are the bits that go wrong on them?
trademe listing #438568664

There was a page on the net entitled BRP achille's heel with the most common/known failures - nothing on it is actually major. However I can't find the URL anymore.

On top of thet, being a thumper and a dirt bike, the first things I would check:
- compression (the most important). Try kicking it thourgh the TDC (top dead center) without the use of the manual decompressor and if you can without significant effort then the compression is under question
- bearings: front/rear wheel and rear linkage/suspension. Invidually they might not be expensive but if you end up doing the whole rear it will not be cheap

Another way to see the state of the engine is to start it from cold and see how easy it is.

[puddytat]

Cheers for that.....things like bearings & linkages i could do myself to save $$$,thanks for the tip re compression etc. To start cold are they the standard find TDC, one kick with choke, next kick with no choke like the old XRs of the 80's I used to have? My xr250 really kicked back hard:mad:
Does anyone here recognise the bike at all......Id add a likny but I havent sussed out how to do that yet.

[cynna]

hey thats my bike. if it doesnt sell in the next few days i will be taking it on the dusty but next weekend.

if u want to know more pm me or text/ring on the number on the trademe listing

[puddytat]

hey thats my bike. if it doesnt sell in the next few days i will be taking it on the dusty but next weekend.

if u want to know more pm me or text/ring on the number on the trademe listing

Cool man, i'll give you a bell this evening...:2thumbsup

[brp]

Take it 1.6L the oil capacity with filter change, took 1.9 out and reading was just slightly over the full mark.

Read while ago there was a fault at some stage with the supplied dipstick of giving the false reading that more oil needed to be added ?

How much do you normally put in ?




Cruza - 525 be the better choice if MX tracks and tight trail rides going to be your main form of riding.

[Buddha#81]

5 pigs on the dusty butt.......heres a couple255727255728

[cynna]

and heres a couple more

[offrd]

Recently sold my DR650, just was to poggy for me off road, any good BRP's out there worth lookin at?

Others on my list are the KTM 640's.... Previously i was piloted around by a KTM950... probably should have kept it...

Scuse the ignorance but tis the 650r that's watercooled right? that be the one to look at?

[cruza]

Cruza - 525 be the better choice if MX tracks and tight trail rides going to be your main form of riding.

Went and had a good look and ride of cynna's last week, quite liked it , trying to sort ride on ktm over next week or so.

[cynna]

5 pigs on the dusty butt


there must have been 6 - there is one having trouble in the river at the end of TAers video. has the standard tank on which would have been a hassle

[cynna]

Recently sold my DR650, just was to poggy for me off road, any good BRP's out there worth lookin at?

Others on my list are the KTM 640's.... Previously i was piloted around by a KTM950... probably should have kept it...

Scuse the ignorance but tis the 650r that's watercooled right? that be the one to look at?

mine is for sale for $5000 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=442424701

and yes the 650r is watercooled and the 650l is the heavier aircooled bike

[dino3310]

hey Offroad mate that bike of Cynnas is definately worth a looksey mate, she'll leave the DR650s for dead:Punk:
i would buy it but im a tight arsed poor fella :laugh:

[offrd]

Long way to come for a looksie, but the pix loksie good!!!

Will do some smurfing the net get a feel for em.

Just when i thought i had it sussed..... LOL



:scooter:

[dino3310]

Long way to come for a looksie, but the pix loksie good!!!

Will do some smurfing the net get a feel for em.

Just when i thought i had it sussed..... LOL



:scooter:

Carey's up your way ish...
buy him a cider he might let you have a play on his brp

[brp]

Went and had a good look and ride of cynna's last week, quite liked it , trying to sort ride on ktm over next week or so.

Sweet, good buy with all the extras. I had same decision between 525 and XR, from what I seen on trademe the 525 was good for about 300hrs (10,000 k's) before a rebuild - guy I bought motard set off his pig had done 80,000 k's and was just starting to use oil.
If you looking at mainly doing MX tracks probably best with a lighter better geared SX KTM or YZF's etc, if you dont live close to the track and not have money to burn you will have to trailer your bike to take full advantage of decent knobs anyway.

Read KTM state 525 no good for highway use , RFS motor not designed for it.


Anyone heard what highest amount of K's someone has gotten out of the KTM 520 to 530 series ?



Yep yep decisions decisions :D no one perfect bike out there that does it all ?

[Cary]

Cary's up your way ish...
buy him a cider he might let you have a play on his brp

I offered but he just came round for a look, bit scared of the mighty BRP (he got the 640A instead)

Other than using a bit of oil she did a great job on the DB week(end) :)
Was real glad i invested in the 24lt tank, well worth it.

[dino3310]

:woohoo: go the BRP's:Punk:

be nice if they put a lecky leg on the 650r no doubt there'd be a few more followers

the only problem with owning a BRP is that i want another one or two:msn-wink:

[dino3310]

I offered but he just came round for a look, bit scared of the mighty BRP (he got the 640A instead)

Other than using a bit of oil she did a great job on the DB week(end) :)
Was real glad i invested in the 24lt tank, well worth it.

nice one mate.
how many Ks all up, did you ride down or trailer it from aucks like those ktm bunny's :lol:

[Cary]

Rode from Picton, don't find SH1 that much fun on the XR......

Just shy of 3000k in the end.

[dino3310]

3000k..... hard bloke:laugh:
ive been trialing some folded up bubble wrap tapped to the plank, not to bad for about 300-400kms

[Cary]

Yep, trip from Picton to Fairlie on the Friday was a little testing on the arse!! About 400k in I was wishing it put the sheepskin on after all.......

Ok when moving around on the Molesworth gravel but the rest of the way it was the ol stand/sit/stand routine then trying sidesaddle, one cheek at a time!

[Taz]

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Anyone heard what highest amount of K's someone has gotten out of the KTM 520 to 530 series ?



Yep yep decisions decisions :D no one perfect bike out there that does it all ?

My 525's up to 12000kms :)

[brp]

Nice, you got any idea what you will get out of it before rebuild, oil use ?

[dino3310]

double the oil and half as many kms before rebuild compared to the BRP:bleh:

[brp]

Be lucky to get 40,000 km out of 525 , more like 20,000 km at most ?

[cynna]

About 400k in I was wishing it put the sheepskin on after all.......
!


buddha couldnt reach the ground with his on. heard he ditched it at kurow

[puddytat]

good to see your BRP has sold Cynna...was a good deal for someone

[NordieBoy]

buddha couldnt reach the ground with his on. heard he ditched it at kurow

That'll be the one I carted all the way to Roxborough then. Shrek's got it now...

[cynna]

good to see your BRP has sold Cynna...was a good deal for someone

sorry it sold before you got a chance to look at it. been no interest for a while and then everyone was keen at once.

[puddytat]

sorry it sold before you got a chance to look at it. been no interest for a while and then everyone was keen at once.

yeah ,I noticed....obviously the price was right & I myself very nearly hit the buy now button.

[Buddha#81]

That'll be the one I carted all the way to Roxborough then. Shrek's got it now...

I left it where it would find a good home......I was hoping for better than life on a beemer:laugh:

[NordieBoy]

I left it where it would find a good home......I was hoping for better than life on a beemer:laugh:

Probably end up on the XLR250 :headbang:

[mattsdakar]

sorry it sold before you got a chance to look at it. been no interest for a while and then everyone was keen at once.

Hey Col, pleased to hear you sold bike, who what where?

[Transalper]

Hey Col, pleased to hear you sold bike....
Yea, also I'm sure your right leg will return more or less to normal now and you'll be able to walk in a straight line again real soon. :bleh:

[dino3310]

hard to beat the BRP for what its got stock standard and price.... shocks,carb, torque.
Went for a blat up thompsons track, been 22 years since my last visit, track hasent changed that much over that time, although this time my trail riding skills are farkin shameful :lol: the ol girl just soaks up the rocky bumps and mud ladden wallows, was in first gear most of the way in and a lot of clutch riding till i got some confidence and riding legs back:sweatdrop was a fantastic work out even managed to sneak a little down the eastern side turned around just before the track gets shall i say "Aquatic"... had a snack at the top and made my way back down, even managed a bit of second gear speeds :facepalm::laugh: had a loosey down some side tracks and came close to some real no point of return(not without a push anyways) got back to the bottom had to strip and hang the soaked riding gear up to dry...
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[dino3310]

a slip half way up
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drying out
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been a while since she seen mud
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[dino3310]

strike a pose
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a veiw west from the top
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the veiw east
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[dino3310]

this is the top of the track
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[dino3310]

after that i still had some time and gas so i head along old tearoha rd and shot over the kaimais to visit the ol lady, man the piggy hauls arse up there, the torque is fantastic. had a feed and headed home.
waterfall off the ranges
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about as chicken as i get on knobs
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top of the kaimai road summit
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[dino3310]

next time i'l take lower gearing and use the smaller tank and get some actuall pictures of the track :facepalm:


did i mention that BRP's are f@#kin grouse:Punk:

Hey Triboy we'll will have to get up there for a BRP's picnic:woohoo:

[CRM]

Good on ya mate :Punk: Love that XR :love:

[dino3310]

anyone got a 42t rear sprocket going cheap:corn:

[dino3310]

would love to see my pig looking like this
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[dino3310]

anyone got a 42t rear sprocket going cheap:corn:

Bump :laugh: .

[MXNUT]

anyone got a 42t rear sprocket going cheap:corn:

Ive got a 44 tooth sprocket that i could cut a couple of teeth off for ya :devil2:

















Probably wont fit a BRP though :rolleyes:

[buggsubique]

Ive got a 44 tooth sprocket that i could cut a couple of teeth off for ya :devil2:




Probably wont fit a BRP though :rolleyes:

Mate, that's a misconception. It's about sprocket diameter so you'd be best to pull out the grinder and take the whole thing down a bit :devil2:

[madmartin]

surely the cheapest option is to whack a couple of links off the chain :bleh:

[buggsubique]

Or just keep a rooted tyre on there with its effectively lower-gearing effect. There's a bunch of options to skin this cat - don't jump straight to the obvious one! :rolleyes:

[NordieBoy]

Or just keep a rooted tyre on there with its effectively lower-gearing effect. There's a bunch of options to skin this cat - don't jump straight to the obvious one! :rolleyes:

Yep, a 120/80/18 Shinko 705 is 4 rear teeth smaller than the 18" MT43 Pirelli.

[madmartin]

come on, lets not get serious now

[dino3310]

:clap: smart arses :moon:

[Monstaman]

Guys seen this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=448929941

[dino3310]

Was having a play down the beach(on the XR) got up to 140 on one run thought i was Johnny Campbell for about 5 seconds till this young fella on his Husky 510 made me look like i was a newby on a 250:facepalm: :laugh:
fook them things are quick, might need a 630 transplant with pumper carb and hotcam to try and keep up:wings:
The XR's torque was something fastastic when ya hit the real soft stuff, was a real treat to play in what is made for, will have to try and get in it more often.
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[Night Falcon]

Was having a play down the beach(on the XR) got up to 140 on one run thought i was Johnny Campbell for about 5 seconds till this young fella on his Husky 510 made me look like i was a newby on a 250:facepalm: :laugh:
fook them things are quick, might need a 630 transplant with pumper carb and hotcam to try and keep up:wings:
The XR's torque was something fastastic when ya hit the real soft stuff, was a real treat to play in what is made for, will have to try and get in it more often.

Nice. Theres something magic about power sliding on nice stretch of sand.

[dino3310]

Nice. Theres something magic about power sliding on nice stretch of sand.

oh yeah :Punk:

[dino3310]

cheap wiseco for a 600
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/pistons-rings/auction-462458974.htm

[dino3310]

this will get the XR blood pumping
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/11eUVbHK5zY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[dino3310]

Tidy piggy http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/newreply.php?p=1130298848&noquote=1

[mattsdakar]

Thought it's about time someone a part from Dino posted so photo's to keep the BRP thread going, so here's a few from this years Dusty Butt.
They are taken on the Omarama Saddle and Black Forest roads....

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[NordieBoy]

DB1K Day 1...
<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20120121%20DB1K%20day%201/slides/20120121-115428.jpg>


Couldn't help myself there :D

[dino3310]

nice looking tool kit

[mattsdakar]

DB1K Day 1...
<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20120121%20DB1K%20day%201/slides/20120121-115428.jpg>


Couldn't help myself there :D

Bastard! :bleh: :laugh:

[NordieBoy]

Bastard! :bleh: :laugh:

I might have a couple of you on the Reefton & Ross ride too....

[dino3310]

CARY's BRP all nice n dirty
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my pig
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and a native pig
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[NordieBoy]

and a native pig

You cone off your wildlife up there?

[madmartin]

that cone must have been put there by the authorities... clearly that's the correct side of the pig:Police:

[MXNUT]

You cone off your wildlife up there?

Safety 1st on the KCAR ride :love:



Dont want anyone to hurt themselves:no:














Or get Dirty:eek:

[dino3310]

bargain http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-471718767.htm

[sheddy]

Hi Guys.
Recently bought me the said beast [ 2003 ex tauranga trademe deal]. Want to ride the corners differently to the Hog line. I am changing the back sprocket to 45 as it had a 40 and the front is a 15. A little more get up and go expected. In the process figured the rear wheel bearings were shot, so have replaced them. Chain is knackered as well and need to go up from 106 links to 108/110 as she wasnt long enough to go 40 to 45t. Is anyone selling the stainless wheel spacers as the alloy ones are all cut out by the seals. Also any particular chain recommendations O ring or otherwise. running a Pirelli scorpion rear tyre.
Cheers for any info.

[dino3310]

:woohoo:nice one sheddy you gonna love it on the coast roads heading north, up the southern side of the kaimai is a rush on the brp good place to lose the chicken strips:laugh:
i had that on my watch list, nice bike.
cant help with the sprocketts as im on the XR6 but as for chains O-ring or X-ring, need a good chain for the XR donk, too much torque for el cheapos.

are ya looking at any offroad as me and triboy thinking of doing Thompsons before it gets to wet

[dino3310]

pigs like water.... 42nd traverse
http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww83/dino3310/93XR600r/P4290042.jpg
photo by CARY

[dino3310]

:laugh: was just looking at my photo bucket albums and found the same river crossing from 2 years ago
http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww83/dino3310/93XR600r/IMG_4742.jpg

as you might notice on this thread Sheddy i like talking to my self:laugh::facepalm:

[madmartin]

:laugh: was just looking at my photo bucket albulms and found the same river crossing from 2 years ago
http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww83/dino3310/93XR600r/IMG_4742.jpg

as you might notice on this thread Sheddy i like talking to my self:laugh::facepalm:

i'm listening dino

[NordieBoy]

i'm listening dino

Only 'cause you're stuck on the couch...

[Woodman]

:laugh:

as you might notice on this thread Sheddy i like talking to my self:laugh::facepalm:



You gotta talk to someone intelligent.

[dino3310]

site worth looking at Sheddy
http://www.xr650r.us/collars/

[madmartin]

Only 'cause you're stuck on the couch...

i'm hopping now... ridden the XR up and down the drive too:bleh:

[Andy67]

i'm hopping now... ridden the XR up and down the drive too:bleh:

have you guys seen XR650 vs DRZ400 in sand dunes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3yFaA12U9Y

:innocent:

[fridayflash]

must be rear tyre and rider for sure...the guy on the dr had the engine on the boiler xr rider
seemed to be runnung out of puff...higher road gearing perhaps?
or maybe the quiker revving drz is just better in the dunes huh

[Andy67]

must be rear tyre and rider for sure...the guy on the dr had the engine on the boiler xr rider
seemed to be runnung out of puff...higher road gearing perhaps?
or maybe the quiker revving drz is just better in the dunes huh

i dont know mate, new to all of this and just looking for a wind up. forgive me. could be anything but yes i think the xr was carrying less speed towards the end :eek:

[fridayflash]

it sounded a bit pathetic power wise....still corked in the pipe and poss other adr bits
still onboard

comments indicate a worn tyre which doesnt help eh:violin:

[madmartin]

i find the best excuse is lack of talent...

always worked for me when lying in a heap under my bike on the easiest of fire breaks:facepalm:

[NordieBoy]

i find the best excuse is lack of talent...

always worked for me when lying in a heap under my bike on the easiest of fire breaks:facepalm:

I thought it was lack of power?
I mean, that DR200 is snorting nitrous obviously.

The XR doesn't have a hope of keeping up :msn-wink:

[dino3310]

Tyres

nuff sed

[Andy67]

Tyres

nuff sed

I'm interested in this..tyres are something I need to learn about, what's the best all round tyre for this sort of stuff , ie off road

[madmartin]

and when i get ahead, i have a wee lie down so the others can catch up...

[NordieBoy]

and when i get ahead, i have a wee lie down so the others can catch up...

How long has this latest "wee lie down" lasted now?

:shifty:

[madmartin]

mid January... you do the math

if that surgeon had washed his bloody hands i might've been healed up sooner:violin:

[centaurus]

I'm interested in this..tyres are something I need to learn about, what's the best all round tyre for this sort of stuff , ie off road

I chose the easy way out. For the sports bike I am very particular about tyres and I've tried enough brands and models to know what I like and what I don't. For the dirtbike however, I don't put enough kms to get a change to test that (only about 10,000 km/year) so I stick with kenda offroad tyres. They chew pretty fast on asphalt (since they're knobblies) but the knobs pattern gives them a decent grip on the road (not so much in the rain :D ) and a very good grip offroad. Moreover, being one of the cheapest (if not THE cheapest) road legal knobblies, I can affort to replace them when they wear out and not have to keep swapping between tyres depending on where I want to go riding on a given day.

And believe me, I've tried a few road legal knobblies that are twice the price and wasn't very impressed either offroad or on the street.

[Andy67]

I chose the easy way out. For the sports bike I am very particular about tyres and I've tried enough brands and models to know what I like and what I don't. For the dirtbike however, I don't put enough kms to get a change to test that (only about 10,000 km/year) so I stick with kenda offroad tyres. They chew pretty fast on asphalt (since they're knobblies) but the knobs pattern gives them a decent grip on the road (not so much in the rain :D ) and a very good grip offroad. Moreover, being one of the cheapest (if not THE cheapest) road legal knobblies, I can affort to replace them when they wear out and not have to keep swapping between tyres depending on where I want to go riding on a given day.

And believe me, I've tried a few road legal knobblies that are twice the price and wasn't very impressed either offroad or on the street.

Brilliant stuff mate. Thanks

[fridayflash]

I chose the easy way out. For the sports bike I am very particular about tyres and I've tried enough brands and models to know what I like and what I don't. For the dirtbike however, I don't put enough kms to get a change to test that (only about 10,000 km/year) so I stick with kenda offroad tyres. They chew pretty fast on asphalt (since they're knobblies) but the knobs pattern gives them a decent grip on the road (not so much in the rain :D ) and a very good grip offroad. Moreover, being one of the cheapest (if not THE cheapest) road legal knobblies, I can affort to replace them when they wear out and not have to keep swapping between tyres depending on where I want to go riding on a given day.

And believe me, I've tried a few road legal knobblies that are twice the price and wasn't very impressed either offroad or on the street.



im with you on that 100 %
kenda k760.....

LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!

[madmartin]

I had some IRC's on one of my old XR400's, things were amazing, we have mean some tire ripping rocks around here and they seems to last really well while still offering good grip, haven't seen them since sadly, but this was a few years ago. Think they were a budget tire, but can't remember if they were DOT approved or not. Tried Kenda's on my old XT and it ripped them to bits in no time on the same terrain.

[dino3310]

AC10s are great but the rears wear fast on the pig the fronts are my tyre of choice i just buy what evers cheap an nasty for the rear, i even use 2nd hand mx tyres for the rear at times. the regular t65's mt21's e-o9s are good but im a tight arse so $1 reserve tyres will do me. like Valintino sez " put something you trust on the front and a round rubber thing on the rear"

[NordieBoy]

like Valintino sez " put something you trust on the front and a round rubber thing on the rear"

He was talking about sex :facepalm:

[dino3310]

He was talking about sex :facepalm:

geez watta you NADs get up to down there:shit:

[madmartin]

:laugh:
He was talking about sex :facepalm:
:laugh:

[dino3310]

any of us here on an XR650r out at Kawhia today

[dino3310]

Did i mention that XR's are friggen awesome:Punk:
i love when your in say fourth gear low revs and then you just open the pig up and pull harder than a school boy then into fifth and repeat till you go of the speedo:wings:
or when its a long uphill and ya just pinn it in fifth - oh the sound of that zorst is fantastic.
why oh f#ckin why did the powers at be in honda stop making the R model, was listening to some US riders saying JC's baja times were quicker on the 650 than the 450, imagine if they put a lecky leg on it i bet there would be more Honda ADV converts.
when one of us wins lotto we gotta go to the states and bring a shipping container of BRP's back:devil2:



so you fellas gettin any miles in this weekend

[cynna]

would have done some miles if i still had the xr but went out on the ktm and my rear sprocket lost all its bolts and came off....... must remember to check them more often

[madmartin]

would have done some miles if i still had the xr but went out on the ktm and my rear sprocket lost all its bolts and came off....... must remember to check them more often

bloody hell! scary stuff!!

[dino3310]

Hi Guys.
Is anyone selling the stainless wheel spacers as the alloy ones are all cut out by the seals. Cheers for any info.

this might be helpfull http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wheels/auction-475346374.htm

[NordieBoy]

bloody hell! scary stuff!!

I've got shots of a CRF up in Hira during a 3hr cross country at the base of Mt Everest that had loose sprocket bolts. Every bolt hole in the hub had been ripped apart.
All the bolts were still attached to the sprocket though.

[mattsdakar]

I had the Pig out on Sunday, Ryan (coonyer) and I did a organised high country trail ride up at Flock Hill station (past Porters Pass near Lake Pearson)
Lots of slippery clay after heavy rain overnight but had a blast, Ryan unfortunately lost an engine mount bolt after his 2nd lap so had to sit the rest of the day out. No other 650R's there but there was a fairly mint road legal XR600 circulating .

I love blasting past fancy pants motorcross bikes on my road legal 23ltr fuel tanked beast on these rides, very satisfying! :bleh:

[dino3310]

oh yeah :Punk::Punk::Punk:

[dino3310]

:drool:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-476787205.htm

[madmartin]

Hmm really the price of an XR is falling tho

[dino3310]

good nick too, if i could i would.
there slowly gonna get rearer and rearer, kinda wonder what i'l be riding in 10-15 years, hard to think what would/could replace it.

prolly still be on the 600:2thumbsup

[madmartin]

true, most of it looks to be in good cond, however i wonder about the wear on the engine covers... all this is speculation until you actually talk to the bloke that owns it, plus i'm a skeptical prick at the best of times...

what do we do about replacing them? well for me the 650 was a compromise, i found my 400 a better and more agile bike in the tricky stuff but i was going to kill it on the road, so i chose the bigger machine. I've rued the decision many a time stalled half way up a firebreak and covered in sweat, but when it comes to open dirt road blasting, the power always makes me smile

[dino3310]

i hear that:clap:

[mattsdakar]

true, most of it looks to be in good cond, however i wonder about the wear on the engine covers... all this is speculation until you actually talk to the bloke that owns it, plus i'm a skeptical prick at the best of times...

what do we do about replacing them? well for me the 650 was a compromise, i found my 400 a better and more agile bike in the tricky stuff but i was going to kill it on the road, so i chose the bigger machine. I've rued the decision many a time stalled half way up a firebreak and covered in sweat, but when it comes to open dirt road blasting, the power always makes me smile

In relation to replacing engine covers, I put my foot brake lever through my right engine cover earlier this year (thats another story).
Replacement was only about $80 bucks (ex AKL not Japan) and after one trail ride it looks totally scuffed up by my boots
so don't look to much into the condition of the engine covers on a XR

[madmartin]

my interpretation of replacement was what bike to replace it with...

[dino3310]

Replacing a BRP Mmmmmm:confused:
hopefully honda might replace the XRL with a lecky start XRR:Punk:
a part from the expensive KTM i cant see anying coming close to performance allthough the husky 630 would be the closest in comparison IMHO.
may be i'l just ride the pig till im to old to kickstart the bugga then buy a scooter:laugh:

[mattsdakar]

Oi Dino, bugger off :devil2:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=478011255

Love Travelling

[madmartin]

oh thanks, might put a bid on them too:niceone:

[young1]

I am new to this thread, so forgive me for not going back through the pages. Two questions; what was the last year new 650R's were sold in NZ and what was the last they were made (and sold overseas)?

Mike

[dino3310]

Oi Dino, bugger off :devil2:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=478011255

Love Travelling


oh thanks, might put a bid on them too:niceone:

OI bugga off will ya, those shit tyres are only good for tight arses like me :lol: plus the profiles too small for the 650:whistle:, it just wouldnt look right.

Hey Mike, i had a discussion on these subjects not long ago and i got my years up the woop woop so i'll let one of these other blokes anwser those questions:scratch:

[madmartin]

OI bugga off will ya, those shit tyres are only good for tight arses like me :lol: plus the profiles too small for the 650:whistle:, it just wouldnt look right.

you know the bidding's already too rich for me anyway

[dino3310]

im nearly at my limit

[NordieBoy]

I've only got about 3 sets of tyres that skinny left and don't even like to put them on the 350!

[madmartin]

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this 110 section michelin was "character building" on the back of my BRP

half way down the queen charlotte it had gone completely off :woohoo:

[dino3310]

I've only got about 3 sets of tyres that skinny left and don't even like to put them on the 350!

i only use them on the rear

[LoC]

Gentlemen, could you be so kind as to tell me if the 1986s Xr250r and Xr600r's wheels are identicle (well any other parts for that matter). Someones wrecking one tardeme and Eddieb's thread has put me off changing tyres forever. So I plan to waltz them to me local shop and have a set of duals (road n trails) and just switching when needs arise.
Ive trawled for a microfiche to no avail, read a few nightmares from the motard threads about swapping rims etc, just not good reading for the mechanically inept.
So cheers for any help setting up me new hobby the DB riders have finally worn me down, so tentative steps into adventure riding at first.

[Big Col]

Good on you Fred finally all that harping has paid off.

[dino3310]

I wouldn't have a clue LoC i could only asume they would be the same except the axle size on the 250 might be smaller and possibly a narrower profile on the rim..... maybe measure up your axle and hub width etc and get the seller to do the same.

ive wanted two sets of rims but when ever any come up ive never got the coin:brick:

[LoC]

Well scouring the net for a "what fits my bike" thread came up with jack squat, so looks like I'm gunna have to do it myself, what seems clear is items with different OEM part numbers can still be physically identicle and vice versa. BUT theirs a wealth of knowledge out there I need to collate, so a serious cut n paste session might be in order!

[dino3310]

when i need answers i go to here http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=413870&page=300 some of the guys there know there shit when it comes to XR600's

[dino3310]

Im thinking of selling the Pig, i love the old beasty but theres another i love more and due to finacial restrictions i need to sell one to help purchase the other.
any one here interested

[LoC]

Thanx for the URL have stumbled across them before!

[Transalper]

....Eddieb's thread has put me off changing tyres forever. So I plan to waltz them to me local shop and have a set of duals (road n trails) and just switching when needs arise. .....
Which thread is that?
It's not that big a deal once you have the hang of it but in the long run I found I settled on a compromise tyre and just rode that tyre most the year round, only changing for very special occasions. That was on the Transalp first time round.
Now with the DR I do have two sets of rims and while yes that is a big bonus I eventually couldn't be arsed changing wheels every weekend either.

Just remember find your focus and get a tyre to suit. When we last spoke you only wanted to do easy gravel to start with so almost any tyre would be fine for that but I don't remember how many sealed km's you were expecting to mix in with the gravel.
If there's going to be a lot of seal or you really want to be able to hang on to seal in the corners then that's going to affect your choices.

J and I must come up for another visit soon, we've missed a whole season now and we're limited to 4 wheeled travel again in 5 more weeks for several months thanks to the cost of REG's and the fact I want to filter some money aside to finally do some suspension work on the bikes.

[Transalper]

Just been reading the thread about the cool tools... I'd say a bead breaker from T7 (I got one and give it the thumbs up), the 'cool tool' and a small compressor then you'd be set for quick tyre changes at home.

[MXNUT]

Im thinking of selling the Pig, .


Come on spill the beans, what you looking at :wait::corn:

[dino3310]

Come on spill the beans, what you looking at :wait::corn:


a motorcycle:msn-wink:

[dino3310]

okey dokey heres the deal, i want this other bike and would like to keep the XR cause its f#cking brilliant, But repayments on the loan i am looking at is to high for the short term sooo next possibility is to sell the XR to half the amount borrowed which would make it more affordable and pick up another chook chaser next year when certain things are paid of and finances are a little better. so looking at whats around ie; terdme the piggy's are selling but very slowly so i dont want to play the waiting game on terdme and miss out on this bike so im just throwing some feelers out there to see if anyones interested
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[mattsdakar]

Possible repost but I thought it was pretty cool, What do you call a gaggle of XR's?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otx4okceZsc&feature=related

[Crim]

What do you call a gaggle of XR's?


One has choices;

drove of pigs
herd of pigs
litter of pigs
farrow of pigs (piglets) - may be the 200??
sounder of pigs (wild pigs) - my personal favourite after hearing yours leave me way behind on numerous occasions, Matt

[NordieBoy]

A root of pigs?

Then you can tell the missus you're just going out for a root with the boys.

She'll understand.

[dino3310]

, What do you call a gaggle of XR's?



I'd call it

Fucking awesome

[dino3310]

okey dokey heres the deal, i want this other bike and would like to keep the XR cause its f#cking brilliant, But repayments on the loan i am looking at is to high for the short term sooo next possibility is to sell the XR to half the amount borrowed which would make it more affordable and pick up another chook chaser next year when certain things are paid of and finances are a little better. so looking at whats around ie; terdme the piggy's are selling but very slowly so i dont want to play the waiting game on terdme and miss out on this bike so im just throwing some feelers out there to see if anyones interested
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Was thinking 4K

[madmartin]

dude you started this thread, surely that means you're not allowed to sell your XR?

[dino3310]

Cynna started the thread, i just hang out here with the cool crowd:l:msn-wink::cool:

just noticed i've done 320 posts on this thread

[madmartin]

Cynna started the thread, i just hang out here with the cool crowd:l:msn-wink::cool:

just noticed i've done 320 posts on this thread

lol my bad... you do keep it revving tho

[dino3310]

never heard a BRP bouncing of the limiter:headbang:
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[dino3310]

XR6 20l tank http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/fuel-tanks/auction-482206540.htm

[madmartin]

never heard a BRP bouncing of the limiter:headbang:
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LsqnQFb54V0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

more reminders i should give up on wheelies...

[LoC]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=482206540, My buddy Carl tells me $231 was a steel! Cool investment on the slow and gradual rebuild of ye old thumper!

[cynna]

Cynna started the thread, i just hang out here with the cool crowd:l:msn-wink::cool:

just noticed i've done 320 posts on this thread

i did start it but dino keeps it alive ..... sold my xr so only sneak back in everynow and then

[dino3310]

Faaaaaaaark http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-483039333.htm

[madmartin]

Faaaaaaaark http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-483039333.htm

don't buy that, it needs a service in 91k's!

[MXNUT]

Faaaaaaaark http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-483039333.htm

Forget the tiger, i can see you on that.:cool:

It would outlast you at those low kms :first:

[dino3310]

Forget the tiger, i can see you on that.:cool:

It would outlast you at those low kms :first:

fark i reckon mate, but 8k is only his starting price:weep: couldnt afford the Tiger so this would be right out of my price range..... unless you buy it for me and i pay you back on a extremely Looooooooooooooong term loan:2thumbsup

[dino3310]

Piggy's got a new bash plate
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front mount
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rear mounts
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[dino3310]

cleaned and photogenic:laugh:

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[dino3310]

isnt she perdy
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[Waihou Thumper]

Noice Deano! You got it looking good bud.
Even got the flask of soup on the back for when she breaks down...:)
BUT, more reliable than the aprilia thing I bought....(well maybe it is a teething thing...)
we will see.....

[dino3310]

Noice Deano! You got it looking good bud.
Even got the flask of soup on the back for when she breaks down...:)
BUT, more reliable than the aprilia thing I bought....(well maybe it is a teething thing...)
we will see.....

she dont break down mate, only flats:msn-wink: (touch wood)
she's been running sweet since the semi rebuild 10k ago.

hope its something simple for ya to fix mate, bloody old rotax aye:(

[dino3310]

rack for XR650l maybe http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/panniers-luggage/auction-483601311.htm

[dino3310]

Put one of these bad boys on ya 650 and you'll never leave her
http://www.bajadesigns.com/ProductDetail/041023_Electric-Start-Kit-Xr650r-Starter-Motor
http://www.spracing.ch/kit%20demarreur.htm

[dino3310]

minta :drool: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-488931293.htm

[madmartin]

Put one of these bad boys on ya 650 and you'll never leave her
http://www.bajadesigns.com/ProductDetail/041023_Electric-Start-Kit-Xr650r-Starter-Motor
http://www.spracing.ch/kit%20demarreur.htm

just the ticket for my dodgey leg!

[dino3310]

they look exspensive but i reckon it would be worth it:yes:

theres a couple of threads on thumpertalk and ADV on them, theres other brands that make them as well, baja designs use to but i couldnt find it on there web site

[LoC]

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My reintroduction to Adventure riding "86 XR600R" she's in good nick for her age & the local mechanic gave her his seal of approval too. Going to run her through a reg n warrant next week, should be all go!.
My neighbour has had it sitting in his garage for the last 4 years so I plucked up the courage to make an offer that didn't result in injury. When he showed me it it still had the tag from the local Honda dealer for a rebuild it had done 4 years ago and it hasn't moved since. It came with a folder full of history etc so for once in my life I may have not bought a lemon.

[dino3310]

Fantastic LoC she's a real beauty:2thumbsup

i hope you touched wood when typing lemon:laugh:

i brought mine with a new slug rings:facepalm: then i had to rebuild it cause they done a shit job. but thats my sob story.
Your one looks a rippa mate, look forward to seeing it on the road and associated gravel:Punk::wings:

keep up the photos:corn:

[LoC]

[QUOTE=dino3310;1130349166]Fantastic LoC she's a real beauty:2thumbsup


I think she's purdy as a button!
Wish the bank acc could match the wishlist
todo's
Fix beg steal borrow a kickstarter (sure is an exact science gettin these goin ain't it?) its got one just needs repairing, found one for $157 US :(
Have a closer look at a crack in the swingarm (one on TM atm $100)
Have fusion engineer fab me a rack for a givi plate
resist the temptation to install a spare hid headlight I have laying about.
stop combing every adv website for parts 25/7
Ignore Transalper pointing me at $200 unbreakable mirrors, $200 ram mounts, bash plates, Suspension upgrades, GPS's... I could go on...think HE thinks I won lotto? (Just kiddin Carl)
Yup rainbow/Molesworth here I come (baby steps)
Body could do with a rebuild first too.

[dino3310]

i got my mirrors from a trade me store at $1 reserve i figure if they brake i'l just get another $1 pair:D
PM "22manyrides" on ADV rider he might have a few spare kickstarts lying around or even post up on the "call all XR600" thread, those fellas have got all sorts in there mancave's - could be wayyyy cheaper than buying of the net.;)
nothing wrong with trolling the net i'm quite often looking at shit i cant afford after midnight.:yawn:
catch up to the NADS there always into some good riding around thoseways might even have some spare parts too:shifty:

hey the body wont keep up with the XR so just ride till ya F@cked have a rest then ride again:2thumbsup

[tri boy]

Hi LoC,:wavey:
Nice pig.:yes:
XR mantra is,
Change oil every 1000mile
change oil every 1000mile
change oil every 1000mile
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Enjoy.:done:

[LoC]

Hi LoC,:wavey:
Nice pig.:yes:
XR mantra is,
Change oil every 1000mile
change oil every 1000mile
change oil every 1000mile
.
.
.
.
.

Enjoy.:done:

Will do!!!! I promise!!!!
bits are gettin scareser and scarcerer for these... theyre like gold
Not like those common as muck other brands lol

[dino3310]

this dude seems to have a few XR bits an bobs http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?&searchType=0001-0026-0135-&searchString=xr&x=0&y=0&searchregion=100&type=Search&sort_order=&redirectFromAll=False&memberToSearchId=3002951&generalSearch_keypresses=2&generalSearch_suggested=0
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[dino3310]

old owners manual http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/manuals-magazines/auction-488528554.htm

[Transalper]

....
Ignore Transalper pointing me at $200 unbreakable mirrors, $200 ram mounts, bash plates, Suspension upgrades, GPS's... I could go on...
Hey !! I never said anything about suspension and you asked me about GPS stuff :bash:

[dino3310]

:nya: :girlfight:

[dino3310]

mint day for a ride
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[NordieBoy]

this dude seems to have a few XR bits an bobs http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?&searchType=0001-0026-0135-&searchString=xr&x=0&y=0&searchregion=100&type=Search&sort_order=&redirectFromAll=False&memberToSearchId=3002951&generalSearch_keypresses=2&generalSearch_suggested=0
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They know how to get speed out of a 79-80 XR500 too...
<img width=600 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/road/Nelson%20Port%20Races/20050102%20Nelson%20Port%20Races/ThePits/slides/20050102-090339.jpg>

[dino3310]

Fark that looks mean Fran, any specs on the beast

[cynna]

http://world.honda.com/news/2012/c120702Dakar-Rally/index.html?from=r


wonder what this could lead to...

[thepom]

mmmn.........nice

[LoC]

mmmn.........nice

Long time no see! see if you can guess who this is?

[dino3310]

http://world.honda.com/news/2012/c120702Dakar-Rally/index.html?from=r


wonder what this could lead to...

Woop woop:woohoo: bout time they got back in the game, pity the BRP didnt get a fair go at it, i remeber JC getting 6th? on his only atempt as a privateer F$#kin legend.

i hope this means a hole heap of accessories and maybe road going rally type ride.... new model perhaps or an dakarised CRF

[LoC]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-490924830.htm
Of course its on TM the day after I order one off Ebay:weep:, ohh and about a 3rd of the price just to rub it in.:mad:
Combed a heap of parts manuals:crazy:

[dino3310]

off topic but hey im a poser:laugh:
couldnt get out riding the last couple of weeks so i headed out with the kids to the local mountainbike track borrowed the boy's bike and yee haa - was a shit load of fun but i was fooked at the end of it
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[LoC]

Bit the bullet and bought it anyhoo shessh $35 buck, the other I ordered off fleabay arrived ($120) and is indentical to this one from TM

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=492084620

Best price I could get in NZ $167 + GST 2 weeks from Japan
OEM Price from Honda dealer $237 + GST again 2 weeks from Japan

No brainer really!

Isn't too dissimilar to the original I'm having to replace (which suffers the anoying floppy kickstarter syndrome. Inner was too slogged out to simply put in a stronger spring for the ball bearing...really it needs a sleave inserted) BUT in the too hard box it goes with all my other "Ïll save myself a few bob" DIY projects!

[dino3310]

i dont buy OEM from honda nz anymore, to exspencive for my budgets.
These guys in Te aroha could be worth a looksey if your stuck for the odd part, there prices are better than Bluewing honda and some of there specials are pretty good.
http://www.econohonda.co.nz/honda_motorcycle_parts.html

[madmartin]

i dont buy OEM from honda nz anymore, to exspencive for my budgets.
These guys in Te aroha could be worth a looksey if your stuck for the odd part, there prices are better than Bluewing honda and some of there specials are pretty good.
http://www.econohonda.co.nz/honda_motorcycle_parts.html

Yup i agree about Ecohonda, still check OEM parts prices too. When I was fixing my VTR thou, the OEM sidecover was $80 less from the local honda dealer, Econohonda blew them outta the water on everything else i brought tho

[LoC]

i dont buy OEM from honda nz anymore, to exspencive for my budgets.
These guys in Te aroha could be worth a looksey if your stuck for the odd part, there prices are better than Bluewing honda and some of there specials are pretty good.
http://www.econohonda.co.nz/honda_motorcycle_parts.html
Ta heaps yeah some serious marking up going on!

[madmartin]

It can't all be blamed on the dealers either, blue wing honda have had us all by the balls for years. Personally i'd rather support the locals before going to ebay or trade me, face it people, we NEED our local bike shops, but you gotta draw the line somewhere

[dino3310]

non OEM parts are a lot cheaper from the local, but when they want to sting me $470 for a counter shaft when i can get it for $130us:crazy:
some of the non franchise shops are pretty good for sorcing parts at better prices, demitris in morrinsville is a local on for me there half pet store half motorcycle accessories, they helped me sorce some odd sized bearings for the DRBIG in 2 days where suzuki took nearly 2 months and twice the price:crazy:
but yeah i support the locals as much as i can but i think if it wasnt for places like trademe and the interweb i wouldnt be riding at the moment.
would love to spend 6 months riding in the US and buying up shit to bring back

[NordieBoy]

Demitris in morrinsville is a local on for me there half pet store half motorcycle accessories.

So they do Harley's too...

:banana:

[madmartin]

So they do Harley's too...

:banana:

no Nordie, that's Brian Tamaki...

[NordieBoy]

no Nordie, that's Brian Tamaki...

Oops, looked like a dancing banana to me. Easy mistake to make though.

[madmartin]

Oops, looked like a dancing banana to me. Easy mistake to make though.

i was referring to the Harley part... Plus dancing banana's have a use

[dino3310]

:lol::lol::lol:

[dino3310]

Had the morning to go play so i headed up thompsons track, of went the screen big tank and on went the little tank, mx tyre and low gearing
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[dino3310]

some more snaps
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[Waihou Thumper]

​Looked in good nic, the track, not you :)

[dino3310]

yeah mate just wet n greasy enough to be fun

[tri boy]

(mumble,grumble, damn work, grrrrr...........not happy, need my pills..................

[dino3310]

:bleh: yeah mate like a pig in shit...... oh wait it was a pig in shit:killingme

[dino3310]

anyone got an XR rear guard laying around they could part with, broke the arse end off mine...

[Waihou Thumper]

anyone got an XR rear guard laying around they could part with, broke the arse end off mine...FFS Dino! Stop lifting the front end mate, ride it......:)

[madmartin]

hahaha... i suffer from a similar ailment. I'm doing it wrong apparently and should learn to use the back brake... :facepalm:

[dino3310]

No no no no no, i was backing into a park at work it was a tight squeeze i was watching the bars so they didnt scratch the brand new BT50 and i backed into the fence:facepalm:
not a major as it broke at the plate and broke the reflector so i just trimmed it with the stanley knife, re adjusted the plate, it looks a little rude but still useable, a few cracks in it very brittle so im keeping an eye out for a second hand one cause im to tight to buy new:laugh:
next time i'll just scratch the ute:whistle:

im fookin useless at wheelies so i dont bother anymore :baby:

[madmartin]

im fookin useless at wheelies so i dont bother anymore :baby:

...more good advice

[dino3310]

This puppy would be nice in the stable:drool: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-498011420.htm

[madmartin]

This puppy would be nice in the stable:drool: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-498011420.htm

nice find man, that's bloody good buying too at that price

[NordieBoy]

nice find man, that's bloody good buying too at that price

If it was registered, it'd be LAMS approved too.

Along with all the road legal YZ465 and 490's :devil2:

[dino3310]

nice find man, that's bloody good buying too at that price

aw mate if i had the coin it would be in my shed already:headbang:

[madmartin]

If it was registered, it'd be LAMS approved too.

Along with all the road legal YZ465 and 490's :devil2:

and the RE5 rotary

[madmartin]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=497908662&permanent=0

Remember seeing this advertised just before i brought my BRP

[dino3310]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=497908662&permanent=0

Remember seeing this advertised just before i brought my BRP

i wouldnt mind those rims for my 600

[madmartin]

I think the trade me fairy needs to buy me that one... Are you listening trade me fairy? Huh?

[dino3310]

if there was such a thing as a trademe fairy bro i'd be one very happy man with lots of toys:msn-wink: . or she's just a bitch and doesnt like me:(

[dino3310]

played with a 2stroke all day today:sweatdrop

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[Waihou Thumper]

played with a 2stroke all day today:sweatdrop267601 267602 267600Was that notifiable work mate? :)

[dino3310]

Was that notifiable work mate? :)

yip i notified the farmer:laugh:

[madmartin]

oh no, the OSH inspector is a subscriber! :eek5:

[dino3310]

osh & Labour Dep :moon::shake::rofl:

[Waihou Thumper]

oh no, the OSH inspector is a subscriber! :eek5:Nope, a vested interest in Dino's safety...:Playnice:


osh & Labour Dep :moon::shake::rofl:MOBiE - Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, Sort of like the guy that sings...:)

[tri boy]

Does that chainsaw do good wheelies mista?:headbang:

[dino3310]

Just had an idea....
I could go into business.... cut em down with the saw then rip the stumps out with the XR:headbang:

[dino3310]

This could be a go-er for some one, sounds like he's got all the goodies i want for mine. If the motor is sound its a pretty good price http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-502360331.htm

[brp]

If ya start the 650 without using the decomp is it hard on the kick start set up ?

[NordieBoy]

If ya start the 650 without using the decomp is it hard on the kick start set up ?

Not if you ease it past TDC first.

It's just a bastard if you're in a hurry...

[brp]

Cheers Nordie :niceone:

[madmartin]

never used to use the decomp on the 400, i didn't think it was even possible to start the 650 without it tho! They should have done what yamaha did with the early xt series and the auto decomp, that was a far superior system i thought

[cynna]

i used to start mine without the decomp. dont they have auto decomp as well???

[madmartin]

hmmm, gonna have to consult my manual now!

[dino3310]

the XR600 has a auto on the cam which can be a pain at times(hard to find TDC), upgraded cams like hotcams etc dont have them and without the auto on the 600 you NEED the manual decomp, The 650 seems a lot easier to kick over but then there a total different donkey

[madmartin]

there's some kinda auto anti kick back thingy on the 650 isn't there?

was gonna look at my manual, but it's dark and cold outside

[dino3310]

yeah i think so mate, like the 600 only a more modern set up. after seeing carey start his 650 a few times it looks like he's kicking a CRF over, easy peasy

[XRJohnny]

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As old hands with trail bikes (early '70s) we all learnt a trick when we ran out of gas.
There was always a little bit of fuel left on the other side of the tank from the fuel tap.
We used to lay down the bike on the tap side, so any fuel trapped in the low part on the other side would flow over into the tap side of the tank.
Depending on the model of bike, we got up to 10Km of precious extra fuel, which was always enough to get to a supply.


The STANDARD tank on the XR650R is probably the WORST offender of trapped fuel that I have yet come across.
On the ''other side'' resides 1.5 litres of trapped fuel !
The normal reserve capacity measures 1.2 litres.
This is where the Average rider would ''run out''.
Unknown to him there is still even more ''reserve, reserve'' left at his disposal.

I realise the majority of you would know this already.....sweet, but many mature riders I have have spoken with in recent years, have not had this basic grounding.
If this information helps anyone at any time to extricate themselves from a situation it is worth the post.

Thanks Guys....PIG on :Punk:

I will be putting this post up on USA sites too, as our Pigs are always being slated for small fuel range.
I have never found any mention of this peculiarity on their sites.


Photos showing volumes above.
These are 1.5L bottles.
Clear Bottle contains Reserve....1.2 L
Green bottle contains LHS 'dregs'.......1'5L

[dino3310]

1.5l Faaaark:gob:

[dino3310]

this poor fella just cant get it up <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3KrLAc2cipY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[madmartin]

268064 268063


As old hands with trail bikes (early '70s) we all learnt a trick when we ran out of gas.
There was always a little bit of fuel left on the other side of the tank from the fuel tap.
We used to lay down the bike on the tap side, so any fuel trapped in the low part on the other side would flow over into the tap side of the tank.
Depending on the model of bike, we got up to 10Km of precious extra fuel, which was always enough to get to a supply.


The STANDARD tank on the XR650R is probably the WORST offender of trapped fuel that I have yet come across.
On the ''other side'' resides 1.5 litres of trapped fuel !
The normal reserve capacity measures 1.2 litres.
This is where the Average rider would ''run out''.
Unknown to him there is still even more ''reserve, reserve'' left at his disposal.

I realise the majority of you would know this already.....sweet, but many mature riders I have have spoken with in recent years, have not had this basic grounding.
If this information helps anyone at any time to extricate themselves from a situation it is worth the post.

Thanks Guys....PIG on :Punk:

I will be putting this post up on USA sites too, as our Pigs are always being slated for small fuel range.
I have never found any mention of this peculiarity on their sites.


Photos showing volumes above.
These are 1.5L bottles.
Clear Bottle contains Reserve....1.2 L
Green bottle contains LHS 'dregs'.......1'5L

I've only ever got mine about 500m with this method, needing reserve usually means needing to walk...

[TINA RAY]

I've only ever got mine about 500m with this method, needing reserve usually means needing to walk...



So what is different with your bike ?

Has the main fuel pipe on the tap (inside the tank) been cut down ?

[madmartin]

yeah i'd say, still the fuel range is a bit of a joke, hence the 25litre safari monster

[dino3310]

chuck this bugga on and you would only need fueling once a month http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Brand/Honda/honda%20xr650r%20rally%20tanks.htm