XR650r owners' thread

[mattsdakar]

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

I have one of these 23ltr tanks on my XR, its great, lowers the bikes centre of gravity and I can get about 330km out of a tank. Never seen the rare tanks before, they look great, I really like that rally look, unfortunately they are well out of the budget :facepalm:

[madmartin]

feels bloody unnatural tho, the "supertanker"

[TINA RAY]

In the interests of fuel mileage, I removed the fuel bowl and unscrewed the main jet, which was a 175.

Calif spec ran a 125, so I soldered up the 175 and stuck a 1.25mm drill bit through.


Started, ran and revved ok, in the shed .

Test ride today to verify running.


Incidentally, I got 100Km till I hit Reserve, on Sunday.
Am running the tank dry in two stages to check range.



UPDATE;

Righto, 132KM.....tip bike over, then ran out again at 160.1KM total fuel range.
Refilled tank 10.9L.



125 jet ran well up till one third throttle, then started gasping.
But ran ok at 110Kmh cruise.

Decided to raise the needle up 2 clicks for the heck of it. This should not help mid and top: it didn't !
In fact the bottom end was a bit worse.

The theory now is to return the needle to its No. 3 mid position and drill the main jet progressively bigger till it runs satisfactorily up top.


Then the needle will be lowered to run as lean as possible at one third throttle, or less, the range in which most 'ADV' riding occurs.

That's the theory.......

[dino3310]

This guy is good with sorcing carb parts/jets, prices are pretty good.
ive brought the odd jet at variuos sizes from him http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=106097

[TINA RAY]

This guy is good with sorcing carb parts/jets, prices are pretty good.
ive brought the odd jet at variuos sizes from him http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=106097

JET DRILLS ARE KING DINO ! :niceone:



FINAL Test;

Put needle right Down.

Tried 135......then140......then 145 which ran very successfully.



SO:

MAIN JET....... 145

NEEDLE.......... FULLY DOWN

IDLE MIXTURE...... 2.5 TURNS OUT.




We'll see how it goes.......

[madmartin]

personally i thought the 650 ran pretty lean already

[TINA RAY]

personally i thought the 650 ran pretty lean already




For 'YOUR' 'XR650R' that may well be true. It already sounds abnormal re the fuel tank !

What CO readings are you getting throughout the Rev range, on the Dyno then ?


Funny how the main complaint about XR650Rs is, that 'they chew thru Gas'.

Hardly a trait for a lean running engine don't you think ?

[TINA RAY]

This 650 of mine has got a wicked throttle snatch, from idle to engagement.....(bad choice of words, I know):mellow:

I can't be stuffed searching threads or experimenting......anyone know the fix ?:yawn:

[dino3310]

the 600's got it to, only way to fix the 600 one is change the carb

[TINA RAY]

the 600's got it to, only way to fix the 600 one is change the carb





With respect Dino....is that what you have FOUND.....or....is that what you have READ ?

[dino3310]

bit of both, i got sick of mucking around with the jets and the slide, wasnt keen on mucking with the throttle tube. seems to be a bit of a trait with the 600 slide carb, its alright though, it caught me out a few times when i first started riding it, just part of it roughly charm:laugh:
looking at an upgrade when the budgets allow maybe FCR pumper or makuni flatside.

[TINA RAY]

Now, is the 600 carb identical to the 650 carb ?

[dino3310]

i wouldnt think so but i couldnt really say as the 650's ive seen have had pumper carbs

[TINA RAY]

i wouldnt think so but i couldnt really say as the 650's ive seen have had pumper carbs


I thank you for your input, but having owned the 650 for only 1 week, I need to compare '''apples with apples'' . LOL

Can you confirm or deny similarity.

[dino3310]

whats the carb model # on yours, will cross check with mine.
That will should sort it, since no one else is chiming in

[TINA RAY]

Oh shit Dino, I have to put down my drink, put on my glasses, leave the computer, find the torch, go into the shed, find the bike, then look all round the carb and find a fkn number !


Can't you just give me the website for a new carb ?:yawn:....I can order it online...

[dino3310]

mines the Keihn PD which might be a bit out dated than the revamped 650 motor

[dino3310]

Oh shit Dino, I have to put down my drink, put on my glasses, leave the computer, find the torch, go into the shed, find the bike, then look all round the carb and find a fkn number !


Can't you just give me the website for a new carb ?:yawn:....I can order it online...

i just did all that:facepalm:

[TINA RAY]

KEI*HIN
JAPAN
PE

....on mine.

...you are a slave-driver


Ok, so let me get it straight....you have an inherent snatching problem too, with the 600 ?

[dino3310]

KEI*HIN
JAPAN
PE

....on mine.

...you are a slave-driver


Ok, so let me get it straight....you have an inherent snatching problem too, with the 600 ?

mines the PD model.

i wouldnt call the snatch on mine a problem more a trait that im used to, only becomes a problem on say a corner when i want to add a little juice and get a lot which is followed by the arse end loosing it, although some would call that fun:laugh:

[dino3310]

This is the pumper ive seen on the 650s http://keihincarbs.com/special/FCR41XR650R/gate.html

[TINA RAY]

mines the PD model.

i wouldnt call the snatch on mine a problem more a trait that im used to, only becomes a problem on say a corner when i want to add a little juice and get a lot which is followed by the arse end loosing it, although some would call that fun:laugh:

That's exactly the 650's problem.

XRJohnny bought his pig with an Edelbrock carb on it.
It's as smooth as the DRZ.

[dino3310]

i think the XR carbs where designed for the pinned open desert type riding not slower Kiwi gravel roads.
my biggest problem with the xr carb is when ya binn it and have to spend 20-30 kicks getting the bitch started again

[TINA RAY]

This is the pumper ive seen on the 650s http://keihincarbs.com/special/FCR41XR650R/gate.html


My apologies Dino....taking the piss a little bit:mellow:


I would rather shoot myself than buy another carb to fix such a minor problem. (yeah, yeah....comments welcomed :))

This is now a CHALLENGE which I will overcome.:Punk:

Keep me in touch should you glean more info !

[mattsdakar]

Hi guys,
Thought I'd chime in...I have the stock carb that has been rejetted for my FMF exhaust which I might add just failed me on a warrant for being to loud!
My bike runs pretty sweet, I do play with the idle a bit when it's cold however on a whole the engine runs fairly smooth.
I haven't even considered the edelbrock or whatever it's called as I am happy enough with how the engine runs, you need to weight up cost vs power gained as the edelbrocks are fairly bloody expensive. To be fair, in my opinion I have more than enough anyway, so seems like a waste of money
If your XR isn't running right I'd firstly change the spark plug and airfilter, new plug makes a massive difference to ease of starting, and obviously valve clearances need to be right. I have also drilled some holes in my airbox to let it breath a bit better, I do tape these off if I'm expecting watercrossing as it can be a bit more vunerable to drowning
Be interested to hear what difference a new carb makes to your bike if thats the avenue you go down

[TINA RAY]

Hi guys,
Thought I'd chime in...I have the stock carb that has been rejetted for my FMF exhaust which I might add just failed me on a warrant for being to loud!
My bike runs pretty sweet, I do play with the idle a bit when it's cold however on a whole the engine runs fairly smooth.
I haven't even considered the edelbrock or whatever it's called as I am happy enough with how the engine runs, you need to weight up cost vs power gained as the edelbrocks are fairly bloody expensive. To be fair, in my opinion I have more than enough anyway, so seems like a waste of money
If your XR isn't running right I'd firstly change the spark plug and airfilter, new plug makes a massive difference to ease of starting, and obviously valve clearances need to be right. I have also drilled some holes in my airbox to let it breath a bit better, I do tape these off if I'm expecting watercrossing as it can be a bit more vunerable to drowning
Be interested to hear what difference a new carb makes to your bike if thats the avenue you go down




Na.
Like you I am happy with the carb.
The initial take-up is the only issue.

... Solution is under way.

Thanks for your input.

[dino3310]

My apologies Dino....taking the piss a little bit:mellow:


Keep me in touch should you glean more info !

all good, a least im having a conversation with some one on this thread other than my self:laugh:

speaking for myself, i could mod the XR up to its full potential but realistically i couldn't ride even close to its potential :no::laugh:
would be fun doing it though:Punk:

[dino3310]

tidy un molested XR http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-506902238.htm

[TINA RAY]

Interim fuel report.....

Looks like a 20% fuel range increase !:Punk:

....120Km to reserve today...... so far....

Settled on a 160 main jet...

[pete-blen]

....120Km to reserve today...... so far....


:blink:.... yer got a hole in yer tank ?

[TINA RAY]

Yeah, a big hole on top and a little one down bottom.

[pete-blen]

Yeah, a big hole on top and a little one down bottom.
:shit: it needs replaceing in that case...

[TINA RAY]

Damn, that must be the problem :(

[dino3310]

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.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-507190351.htm
didnt last long mate, did you find that Buell you were after

[LoC]

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Thought saving myself a coupla hundy by sending my doodlings into an engineering shop was worthy of a post!

Drew this out over a couple of beers with the neighbour, $25 later the Local Engineering shop hands it back with edges ground back and folded correctly. $4 bucks worth of bolts $10 worth of paint (Mitre10 Volcano Orange being an exact match) and a tin of standard primer. So say $50 bucks all up.

$225 US off Just XR's web site for a brand new one! Nothing on TM or Ebay for ages so gave up waitin.

Had an old givi plate in the junk box so have put it to good use! Have another if anyone wants it!.

So having finished this major project lol I'm brave enough to try and fit that stupid tank.

Biggest issues being securing the rear of the tank to the chassis. I got a cheap seat off TM which I have to wop about 100mm off to marry up to the new bigger tank, so I will get it recovered as well. Handle bar risers will sort out the steering lock issues (Bars hit tank at full lock) and last but not least the twin fuel taps (hopefully just a Y connection and maybe an inline fuel filter).

Got to talk nordie into swapping tanks so they match our bikes too (could be a hurdle)

Not bad I reckon for someone mechanically inept!

[TINA RAY]

Well done !

..............

[dino3310]

nice one Loc:niceone:

[dino3310]

New XR650r Carby http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/performance/auction-508056402.htm

[TINA RAY]

New XR650r Carby http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/performance/auction-508056402.htm


Thanks ....I have placed a bid

Kbers, let's not bid against each other....

[tri boy]

Thanks ....I have placed a bid

Kbers, let's not bid against each other....

Why not?
10 chars

[TINA RAY]

Why not?
10 chars


I SUPPOSE that is YOU who has just doubled my BID 0f:angry2: $1!!!!

[sheddy]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-507190351.htm
didnt last long mate, did you find that Buell you were after

I did end up with another Uly. The Honda is a cool bike and handles really nice, But... I cant consider taking the other half at all as the R is obviously only set for the rider. I knew this when I picked up the Honda and didn't think it would be a problem and then murphy presented me with a dilemma , a mint 09 Uly came up and I couldn't resist. The seduction of that crazy paint shakin 1200 just drew me back. The Uly is an addiction that was in the end too hard to kick. I Plan to be keeping the 12X for a very long time this round. So thats it really I dont ride enough as it is and having 3 road registered bikes is just too much hassle these days. I have an older TT350 thats also in limbo, need to spend a few dollars on that too. Should get off the net and into the shed.
As usual I spent a few dollars on overdue maintenance on the Honda straight up, but if you like good gear thats what happens. Im sure your all used to that scenario.
Does anyone know the guy who put the Buell into the tree Hawkes Bay way a few months back and did he pull through ??
Also looking for a better sounding exhaust for the XB and a spare drive belt. Anyone?
Cheers

[NordieBoy]

Nah, get rid of the Buell and do the TT350 up.

[madmartin]

TT350 envy...

[humphrt]

Just wondering if anyone could shed some light on issues I should keep an eye out for. I'm going to view it this weekend hopefully. Any and all help appreciated

[madmartin]

I was lucky and brought mine from a guy who had fully rebuilt the engine and suspension, but as a big thumper you want to look at the usual areas, piston slap, conrod noise etc. I would personally stay away from something that doesn't look as if it has been well maintained. The 650 wants it's tappets done every 1000k for example. Found this just now, there's others too...

http://www.xr650r.us/issues/


good luck

[dino3310]

Just wondering if anyone could shed some light on issues I should keep an eye out for. I'm going to view it this weekend hopefully. Any and all help appreciated

pity you wernt up our ways.... Sheddy's selling his

[humphrt]

Looks like that website will be an interesting read. Thanks

[tri boy]

I SUPPOSE that is YOU who has just doubled my BID 0f:angry2: $1!!!!

Double it.
Shit no.
Placed an auto bid up to ..........................
I like carbys:sunny:

[dino3310]

Double it.
Shit no.
Placed an auto bid up to ..........................
I like carbys:sunny:

if it fits it would open up that L for wheelies:Punk:

[madmartin]

Gonna smash all this one day and i'll think, hey i should've brought that stuff
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=509942076

[dino3310]

thats the head light set up im after for the 600, but alas they always show up when i got no coin:crybaby:

[mattsdakar]

So Dino are you going to come down in January to do the Dusty Butt, about time u aquainted yourself with some South Island trails.
It you be good to see another BRP there, think last year there was 5??

[cynna]

just checked the LAMS list and xr650rs didnt not make the list. never mind u can now learn on a 525exc

[brp]

just checked the LAMS list and xr650rs didnt not make the list. never mind u can now learn on a 525exc

Yeah power to weight factor to good on the pig

Did valve clearances - intakes were just about closed - Hotdiggidie-dog now, went for blast down waimak - impressive now that it can breath :Punk:

[dino3310]

So Dino are you going to come down in January to do the Dusty Butt, about time u aquainted yourself with some South Island trails.
It you be good to see another BRP there, think last year there was 5??

looking like another year with out the dino bro, looking at changing jobs so holidays will be short this summer.
But yeah i need to get down there, jatz keeps hinting so i'll try and jack up a trip some time next year:yes:

[dino3310]

Place ya orders lads before the goodies sell out http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/152716-FOX-BODY-ARMOUR-SUIT-BRAND-NEW-MOST-SIZES-CrAzY-PRICE?p=1130392454#post1130392454

[dino3310]

stator upgrade to fix the poor lighting output http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/performance/auction-512181197.htm

[madmartin]

Love your work Dino

[humphrt]

Yeah power to weight factor to good on the pig

Actually as STANDARD the xr650r only makes 32kw and weighs 127kg add the 90kg for rider etc. and it only comes to 147kw/tonne so should be on the list but I guess it depends where you get your stats

[brp]

Actually as STANDARD the xr650r only makes 32kw and weighs 127kg add the 90kg for rider etc. and it only comes to 147kw/tonne so should be on the list but I guess it depends where you get your stats

43 HP prob for the clogged up californian anti smog model - with the story usally going 45 HP corked it might have just tipped the scale

[humphrt]

Let's go with the Cali models then

[humphrt]

Scratch that dont want learners breaking any brps

[cynna]

glad i learnt to ride on an 81 xl125s and not a 650r

[madmartin]

learning to ride is something i must do some day

[dino3310]

learning to ride is something i must do some day

im still learning:baby:


seen this site, some good info and shit on here http://xr650r.us/ and here http://www.honda-xr650r.com/intro/

[NordieBoy]

learning to ride is something i must do some day

Good thing you're not learning on a 650r then isn't it.

You need to borrow the mighty DR200...

[madmartin]

I hear it's been sold... there's no hope for me now :no:

[NordieBoy]

I hear it's been sold... there's no hope for me now :no:

Yep, let's face it. You're fcuked.

[madmartin]

i can spell however...

two more days Nordie and i get my leg back without all the extra metal :woohoo:

[NordieBoy]

i can spell however...
Capitalisation however...


two more days Nordie and i get my leg back without all the extra metal :woohoo:
Unless the courier is late :shifty:

[madmartin]

mwahahaha

:facepalm:

[dino3310]

Does anyone know of any road bike wheels that will fit the XR6 without mods

[mattsdakar]

Does anyone know of any road bike wheels that will fit the XR6 without mods

Will dig out a photo's my supermoto wheels but mine are RGV250 wheels I picked up separately on TM which I then had painted but I believe CBR250 wheels are the same.
I have a oversize brake disc on my XR so the RGV front disk was to small. I went to a bike wreckers in Chch and rifled thru a bin for a suitable disk which happened to be off a zxr250, got spacers machined up and voila! Only thing I haven't properly sorted is the speedo, at the moment I use a pushbike speedo but r considering splashing out on a vapor speedo.

[mattsdakar]

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Sorry stuffed up posting photos but you get the idea, since photos taken I have bought a matching UFO supermoto front fender as stock one shakes around to much

[brp]

Pretty sure mine CBR - has honda stamped on rims - mate whose a walking encyclopedia on bikes mutted CBR 400

If I was setting up a motard set I'd go for a set second time round where you can do a quick straight swap out from dirt bike rims
to motard - I'd prob just go for another set of XR rims with road tyres - I found bugger all difference ripping round the hills between having the XR rims shod with EO7's and the motards with battleax tyres.

Motard set up has a 525 chain - xr wheel spacer removed on the chain side and thin metal shim used between hub and swing arm, 38 tooth sprocket (15 on front) turns the revving thumper into the sound of a honda water pump ticking away at 100 Km/h - had round 55 - 60 miles to the gallon on runs even with having blasts along the way ....

[madmartin]

Interesting, i've tried road tyres on my standard rims and found them seriously lacking, admittedly the rear was a piece of jelly and would overheat in no time... quite entertaining down the local goat track between Havelock and Picton and a lot less work than the R1 on a bumpy twisty as road. Surely the motard conversion would give you more grip tho, you get a bigger contact patch.:confused:

[cynna]

i gave up on mine before i got hold of a caliper spacer etc. sold them to someone in chch - havent seem them around tho. brought them from dunedin all set up with the correct spacers

[brp]

Interesting, i've tried road tyres on my standard rims and found them seriously lacking, admittedly the rear was a piece of jelly and would overheat in no time... quite entertaining down the local goat track between Havelock and Picton and a lot less work than the R1 on a bumpy twisty as road. Surely the motard conversion would give you more grip tho, you get a bigger contact patch.:confused:

Never tried road tyres on the XR rims but found the mitas E07's had amazing grip on tar - was told they that good some of the supermoto guys had used them - herringbone
tread pattern - got 6000 k's out of the rear. Herringbone pattern was a shocker on grass and mud - went through few throttle tubes , grips, new handlebars, and clutch lever that year :D Good on shingle.

Probably balances out with the pig being designed to carry 21 inch front wheel and to be shod with the correct width tyre, had 140 e07 - maybe even better with 120 (the 140 did equate to 130) - was told you can goto wide and weight of your vehicle is not centered where it should be (something like that :D) aquaplane easier in the wet.

I was expecting an even bigger step up in handling with the motard rims but was not the case, probably because I already had fantastic grip.

Wouldn't think it be the rims causing ya hot rear.





i gave up on mine before i got hold of a caliper spacer etc. sold them to someone in chch - havent seem them around tho. brought them from dunedin all set up with the correct spacers

Nice set up :niceone:

[dino3310]

thanks for the replies, they are looking smokin hot in the photos:Punk:.
prolly end up with just another set of stock rims, just want some thing that will quick change as i use the pig for work and then friday nights changing tyres and then again sunday night before work monday, kinda over changing tyres:yawn:. As always when a set comes up for sale i got no pingers:laugh: hopefully get a set by xmas, its a lotta fun passing harleys on the twisties then looking in the rear view to see them wave a fist or finger:wings:

[brp]

Yeah easier putting a road bike on HP than swapping wheels :D

[BIG RED PETE]

Does anyone know of any road bike wheels that will fit the XR6 without mods


I note you do not own an XR650R, yet you ask questions as if your bike was one.

Do you realise these are totaly diiferent bikes.

I don't know whether your wheels etc are the same as a 650 ?

I am sure people answer all your questions assuming u hv a 650.

ps, yrs is NOT a BRP

[dino3310]

Does anyone know of any road bike wheels that will fit the XR6 without mods


I note you do not own an XR650R, yet you ask questions as if your bike was one.

Do you realise these are totaly diiferent bikes.

I don't know whether your wheels etc are the same as a 650 ?

I am sure people answer all your questions assuming u hv a 650.

ps, yrs is NOT a BRP

No shit sherlock
thats why i asked " that will fit the XR6 "

[BIG RED PETE]

Suggest you start your own thread or get an XR650R

What is a XR6... a ford?

[dino3310]

Suggest you start your own thread or get an XR650R

What is a XR6... a ford?

2 post's on here and you gonna tell me that, go F#@k your self troll

[BIG RED PETE]

I mite be new but I got a 650R

you are a WANNABE:laugh:


sad boy

....little red pete blen...:violin:

[JATZ]

I mite be new but I got a 650R

you are a WANNABE:laugh:


sad boy

....little red pete blen...:violin:

Christ, you sound like a proper wanker

[BIG RED PETE]

Christ, you sound like a proper wanker



I should fit in quite nicely then, eh.....:laugh:


Thanks for the welcome :sunny:

[BIG RED PETE]

Have you got a 'pretend' bike tooo ?:wings:

[pete-blen]

I mite be new but I got a 650R

you are a WANNABE:laugh:


sad boy

....little red pete blen...:violin:


What the f@#k

you remined me of someone.....

same bike..or so yer say....
spell yer name in caps....
attitude issues....
this person hasn't posted for a week or so....

TINA RAY....

wonder if you have the same IP addy...

[Woodman]

Have you got a 'pretend' bike tooo ?:wings:

Cock, Fuck off.

[nzspokes]

Suggest you start your own thread or get an XR650R

What is a XR6... a ford?

But do you own a bike Tony?

[BIG RED PETE]

Cock, Fuck off.



How about......:laugh:NA

[BIG RED PETE]

But do you own a bike Tony?





Duh....what do YOU think....

[BIG RED PETE]

What the f@#k

you remined me of someone.....

same bike..or so yer say....
spell yer name in caps....
attitude issues....
this person hasn't posted for a week or so....

TINA RAY....

wonder if you have the same IP addy...


What a great memory you have....

NOW REMEMBER THIS.....YOU DO NOT HAVE AN XR650R.....GET OFF OUR THREAD !:laugh:

[BIG RED PETE]

I am only SAYING what other owners are THINKING


Harden up....then get a BRP !

:violin:

[chanceyy]

What the f@#k

you remined me of someone.....

same bike..or so yer say....
spell yer name in caps....
attitude issues....
this person hasn't posted for a week or so....

TINA RAY....

wonder if you have the same IP addy...

BYE BYE Tony :msn-wink: :bye:

[PrincessBandit]

....YOU DO NOT HAVE AN XR650R.....GET OFF OUR THREAD !:laugh:

Someone's being precious. i wonder who that "someone" is....

[chanceyy]

Someone's being precious. i wonder who that "someone" is....

no need to wonder PB .. :) been and gone again :)

[dino3310]

I am only SAYING what other owners are THINKING


Harden up....then get a BRP !

:violin:

other owners arent thinking this people,

I bet if they kept making the BRP im sure a lot more of us would be owning one:Punk:

i gotta say this has been the busiest the XR thread has been for a while.:laugh:

now that the troll has gone..... any more pictures of those motard pigs, maybe a few on the track

[PrincessBandit]

Hmmm, I guess it all comes down to if it smells like shit, looks like shit, and sounds like shit then it probably is shit.
Maybe next identity he comes up with he'll actually be nice and fool us all .......not.

[cynna]

lol what a loser

at least he is not pretending to be female this time

[nzspokes]

Duh....what do YOU think....

Well I know you ride a bike, ownership im not so sure off....

[madmartin]

what the hell happened here last night?

Dino, you're the only one keeping this thread alive and don't deserve to be talked to in such a way. KB needs some moderators perhaps?

[nzspokes]

what the hell happened here last night?

Dino, you're the only one keeping this thread alive and don't deserve to be talked to in such a way. KB needs some moderators perhaps?

Its has and that user has been deleted. A known prat.

[madmartin]

amen to that

what a tosser

[chanceyy]

what the hell happened here last night?

Dino, you're the only one keeping this thread alive and don't deserve to be talked to in such a way. KB needs some moderators perhaps?


:p :cool: waves hi .. on him like white on rice last nite .. gave me soooo much satisfaction as well :drool: :devil2:

[dino3310]

some minor bling arrived for the little piggy this weekend
Shinko244
270424

pillow grips
270425

chain slider to replace the home made one
270426

and stickers to make it go faster
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new spare airfilter
new sprocketts and bolts on the way:banana:

now im broke and feck all gas money:laugh:

[madmartin]

and stickers to make it go faster


:clap::banana::clap:

[Night Falcon]

some minor bling arrived for the little piggy this weekend.....

Beauty big bike bling buddy :niceone:

[brp]

"Nice Action" Dino :niceone:

[dino3310]

MMmmmm looks familiar http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-519189776.htm

[MXNUT]

MMmmmm looks familiar http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-519189776.htm

The Add forgot to say, one careful elderly owner and only used on sunday`s after church :innocent::innocent:

[dino3310]

The Add forgot to say, one careful elderly owner and only used on sunday`s after church :innocent::innocent:

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[brp]

Wonder if ya could even lose some bottom end with that header pipe and exhaust, going by another thread Honda put the two narrow pipes on to give good bottom end power .......

[dino3310]

heres a real tidy little piggy waiting to be abused :laugh: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-519943266.htm

[dino3310]

JC back at the Dakar :Punk: http://www.enduro360.com/2012/10/02/news/johnny-campbell-to-race-2013-dakar/
Back in 2001 the only time he entered as a rider... out of his own pocket on his XR650 he got 8th overall and first privateer what a fuckin legend
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[dino3310]

Round 2:woohoo:
not the XR this time, but when i think XR i think Johnny Campbell
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[madmartin]

why is it still called the Dakar anyway?

[NordieBoy]

why is it still called the Dakar anyway?

El Dakaro.

There's a whole Dakar race series. None of which finish in Dakar.

[dino3310]

i use to have the odd el dakaro in my younger days:doobey:

[brp]

JC back at the Dakar :Punk: http://www.enduro360.com/2012/10/02/news/johnny-campbell-to-race-2013-dakar/
Back in 2001 the only time he entered as a rider... out of his own pocket on his XR650 he got 8th overall and first privateer what a fuckin legend
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Cherz for da pics Dino


Like that rear fuel tank - Johnny looks to like to run his chain ktm style - loose

[dino3310]

check this page out for the tank http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Brand/Honda/honda%20xr650r%20rally%20tanks.htm

[dino3310]

I just seen the new CRF250L.... nice looking adv bike, next to it was a mint 2000 Brp:drool:
Very simular in size/height but i know which one i would buy, if only Honda put an electric leg on the BRP i reckon they would sell like hot cakes

[dino3310]

some goodies for the older pig http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=525768709&permanent=0

[dino3310]

JCR do it again:woohoo: http://jcrhonda.com/
long live the king:Punk:

[ICE180]

question best replacement carb for a Honda 650 single
my carb has got a butterfly valve that is move horizontally and lets extra air into the mix
Its on an NX650 88 but the carbs are the same

Help

[madmartin]

Dino there you go breathing life into this thread again!:clap:

[NordieBoy]

JCR do it again:woohoo: http://jcrhonda.com/
long live the king:Punk:

On a CRF450X though...

He doesn't use 650R's any more...

;)

[brp]

question best replacement carb for a Honda 650 single
my carb has got a butterfly valve that is move horizontally and lets extra air into the mix
Its on an NX650 88 but the carbs are the same

Help

Edlerbrock or Minkuni pumper carbs (however spelt)

XR's only should have them, ebay sometimes, maybe bike bandit and the like, chuck XR650R aftermarket carb into the google machine,
common as - or use factory XR650R - beaut carb !


What's Johnny thinking - can't beat cubic inch ! 200 cc down - 200cc its like another bike tacked on moving that rear sprocket - all about sales eh
and the spare parts business :D

[madmartin]

question best replacement carb for a Honda 650 single
my carb has got a butterfly valve that is move horizontally and lets extra air into the mix
Its on an NX650 88 but the carbs are the same

Help

Isn't an NX560 just a de-tuned air cooled XR650? Maybe the carb of one of them, plus an XR400 CDI, give it a bit more poke!

Oh and we need pics!

[dino3310]

On a CRF450X though...

He doesn't use 650R's any more...

;)

no shit bro:moon: :D



this is the cool honda thread and Johnny's the king

[dino3310]

@ ICE180 chuck this bad boy in her mate she'll feel like a new(better) bike:yes:
http://www.motorcyclecarbs.com/CARBURETOR_KIT_HONDA_XR650L__P8981C600.cfm

[dino3310]

Edlerbrock or Minkuni pumper carbs (however spelt)


What's Johnny thinking - can't beat cubic inch ! 200 cc down - 200cc its like another bike tacked on moving that rear sprocket - all about sales eh
and the spare parts business :D

got that right bro and its the biggest market over there, shame they went the 450 way, the 650r would have to be one of the best... i recall reading some where he did his best times on the 650.
will be interesting to see the longativity of these new 450's there making for baja...
maybe one day the market will come back for the XR, would love to see a lectrik start as well as kick on the R

[NordieBoy]

Nah, this is a cool Honda...
200cc of BEAST!
<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/dirt/2004-10-10-NorthVSouthClassicMX/slides/20041010-111312.jpg>

[ICE180]

thanks for the help

I have the NX650 in A GB400 so I dare not put up pics as its a road bike

Just trying to get the bike to stop back firing on close of throttle as its a bit disconcerting I don't want to run it to lean

I had a look at the air cut of valve seems fine so I will try for a bigger main jet as the pilot jet is spot on with the Air mix screw 1.5 turns out
It was a 48 now its a 57 still have the 155 main in it but think it might like a 160 ????

might need a new carb but hopefully not

[dino3310]

yeah try the 160.... cheaper than a carb if it works:laugh:
could be a lot more richer but, i just replaced the whole lot when i had trouble with mine although i did go up a size on each. Hows it breathing, will it back fire 'say if you had the cover of the air box'(might be a bit extreme) could be a bit restricted.
'nikau' on trademe's a good one for carb kits, bits and bobs

still wana see a picture:yes:



Nordie its a XR and all XR's are cool, especially the twinshockers, my first was a 81 250.
cool photo

[ICE180]

Have a look http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?do=picture&groupid=110&attachmentid=252387http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?do=picture&groupid=110&attachmentid=252387


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/153793-Honda-GB400-now-GB650

[brp]

got that right bro and its the biggest market over there, shame they went the 450 way, the 650r would have to be one of the best... i recall reading some where he did his best times on the 650.
will be interesting to see the longativity of these new 450's there making for baja...
maybe one day the market will come back for the XR, would love to see a lectrik start as well as kick on the R

One Baja race and the 450 is toast - bike manufactures these days in certain area's have killed the market and then created one by offering little choice (2 strokes thrown out of MX parity races) don't sell many parts with 2 strokes - as we know parts market is where the real money is - same with the xr650r - don't sell many parts with a bike that can do 80,000 plus km on same set of rings - doubt ever see its return.

No electric start good weight saving measure ....


thanks for the help

I have the NX650 in A GB400 so I dare not put up pics as its a road bike

Just trying to get the bike to stop back firing on close of throttle as its a bit disconcerting I don't want to run it to lean

I had a look at the air cut of valve seems fine so I will try for a bigger main jet as the pilot jet is spot on with the Air mix screw 1.5 turns out
It was a 48 now its a 57 still have the 155 main in it but think it might like a 160 ????

might need a new carb but hopefully not

What about putting everthing back to original with your carb ? Know the GB400 well - gloplg here in ch-ch has one - punts it along like a demon - be good weapon with nx650 shoed in - "nice action"


Cheerz for the Pic nordie - classic ! Prob still trucking that XR .....

[madmartin]

thanks for the help

I have the NX650 in A GB400 so I dare not put up pics as its a road bike

Just trying to get the bike to stop back firing on close of throttle as its a bit disconcerting I don't want to run it to lean

I had a look at the air cut of valve seems fine so I will try for a bigger main jet as the pilot jet is spot on with the Air mix screw 1.5 turns out
It was a 48 now its a 57 still have the 155 main in it but think it might like a 160 ????

might need a new carb but hopefully not

I LOOOVE the XR backfiring... one of it's endearing qualities really, doesn't quite make up for the 5 speed box, but oh well

[NordieBoy]

Cheerz for the Pic nordie - classic ! Prob still trucking that XR .....

Don't know who has it now. That was NordieBro on MissusNordieBro's bike.

[brp]

Nordie bro knew the make to ride :msn-wink:


Yeah love the backfiring on de-acceleration - hot sound like when a sprint car lets off the gas :D

Gave Helen of Troy a ride on mine and I jumped on her ST4 - she grew horns and out and passed all the Wednesday night riders
coming off a corner - when she stepped off it she said "I absolutely love it - Bangs - Burbles - Crackles all over the place"
she was keen for her son casualty to have a go - he did - few weeks later they drove down south and bought one :niceone:


Maybe they built a 5 speed box for strength over a six speed - bit like the 5 speed in a falcoone meant to be stronger than the 6

Long as the going not to tight just whack smaller sprocket on back - can afford to with all that torque eh - mine a rocket ship still with
38 tooth sprocket on motard set up

[NordieBoy]

Nordie bro knew the make to ride :msn-wink:

The only Honda in his stable now is my beloved old '79 XR250.

[dino3310]

I LOOOVE the XR backfiring... one of it's endearing qualities really, doesn't quite make up for the 5 speed box, but oh well

and the engine braking accompanying the back fire going into gravel corners, who needs brakes just dump the throttle then wind her back open.... instant power slide :woohoo:

[ICE180]

Thanks for ya help and suggestions I found the carb was fine
did some more tweaking today and put in a 160 main jet

also did these mods to the Carb made the bike go heaps better
no back firing anymore runs a lot better sits on 100k a@3700rpm
Dave's carb Mods -XR650L
http://www.4strokes.com/tech/honda/xr650lcarbmods/

put in a 160 main jet left the pilot at 56 and did these mods as it was the same Carb
Will get it onto a dyno soon to check Air Fuel mixture and power of course

[madmartin]

I needed to hear some good motorcycle news today, good stuff dude :woohoo:

[dino3310]

nice one ice:woohoo:

[ICE180]

the back firing has almost gone but I think I might need to look at the needle now to get it perfect so some more tweeking to be done

I lifted the needle up some more the other day and the Back firing got worse and you could see the black fumes comming out out the exhaust so I think It was too rich
put the needle back to what it was and the black smoke out the exhaust has stopped

the black fumes happened when you blipped the throttle.

[dino3310]

so another notch should be sweet
that motior in that frame must be a pretty awesome ride

[ICE180]

A bit to awesome as I have to watch mt speed now as it creeps up very easily

only down side is my rear suspension needs attention as It feels like it is a bit saggy on a quick take off

I am hoping to do a dyno run with A/F soon will post it up

[alterles]

Hi all

Im moving to Christchurch to work on the rebuild around Christmas time and will be looking for a good priced xr 600 to get me out there riding as soon as possible in your amazing country. I don't no if I will upgrade the bike or upgrade to a newer bike as i start to earn money but one thing i do no is that living without a bike whilst the sun shines is no fun. I would like to meet up with a few riders to show me around. Any feedback is very welcome. 35 bikes owned and counting. a lot of shit heaps and some beauties.

[madmartin]

I'm not sure how many guys from Chch are watching this thread, there might be a better one to hunt for riding buddies

[dino3310]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/133817-Looking-for-Christchurch-Adv-Rides?p=1130440212#post1130440212

[dino3310]

i was up the kaimais last weekend for a hunt on the way out as i got close to the road i heard the unmistakeble sound of the BRP coming up the first long straight passing cars, i heard him pin it

F@#k what a fanastic sound


XR's rock

[brp]

Did a search on google and found out the good old XR 600 over 20 KG's lighter than a DRZ400 - who would of thought that ? lollloll :Punk:

[dino3310]

and more torque than radio 1ZB:laugh:

[brp]

lmfao "Yeah and that's with Danny and Kerry talking at the same time" !

Mates got one - usually keeps it up at the sounds - hooked it down - hadn't been
started for 7 months/old gas - 2nd kick up it fired - its had bit of "hot work" done to it -
goes like the proverbial shower of ....

[NordieBoy]

Did a search on google and found out the good old XR 600 over 20 KG's lighter than a DRZ400 - who would of thought that ? lollloll :Punk:

That's dry weight for the XR and wet for the DRZ :facepalm:

Closer to 10kg if both wet...

Liquid cooling, battery, starter motor, cup holder, training wheels, they all add up...

[dino3310]

i got the DRZ400E at 119kgs and theDRZ400S at 132kgs

my piggy came in at 123kgs



DRY

[Box'a'bits]

Hah! I win! Gus wins by over 100kgs! No... wait....<_< Which way was good again?


I'm bored...

[dino3310]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-538943446.htm

[brp]

That's dry weight for the XR and wet for the DRZ :facepalm:

Closer to 10kg if both wet...

Liquid cooling, battery, starter motor, cup holder, training wheels, they all add up...

Did too lollol just grabbed it straight of google results

[dino3310]

Tidy looking XR600 down your way http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-539142405.htm

[madmartin]

Nice work Dino

[dino3310]

BRP in the naki, one of you naki lads could upgrade from the KTM
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-539426945.htm

[cynna]

far out 7 xr650 s on this years dusty butt. bit more then the last couple of years

[dino3310]

7:Punk:
wouldnt want to get caught behind 7 BRP's, wont be a dustybutt would be more like a dust storm :laugh:

would sound pretty cool though

[dino3310]

you do realise that you are obligated to take as many photos of the Dustybutt BRP's and post them up.:msn-wink:

hopefully join you fellas on the next one:Punk:

[madmartin]

Anybody had any experience with these hose kits?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ZPC-Honda-XR650R-silicone-radiator-hose-00-01-02-03-04-09-USA-Ship-/190578406691?hash=item2c5f5bb523&item=190578406691&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
Thinking it might be a cheaper option than 1 or 2 Honda parts

[madmartin]

one cheap piggy:shit:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=543856990

[nooles]

BRP in the naki, one of you naki lads could upgrade from the KTM
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-539426945.htm

You trying to get a bite BITCH lol, yeah well I could buy two pigs for the cost of this rebuild lol. She's a biggy:bye:

[madmartin]

that one needs some info, bit lacking in a description

[dino3310]

that one needs some info, bit lacking in a description

its a KTM ..... need i say anymore:laugh:

[dino3310]

You trying to get a bite BITCH lol, yeah well I could buy two pigs for the cost of this rebuild lol. She's a biggy:bye:

so what was it bro.... Big end.. small end.... bearings... piston an rings:(

[dino3310]

one cheap piggy:shit:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=543856990

he's dropped it a grand since the last auction, fark if i had the coin it would be in my shed

[brp]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1grSGNin_qA

[dino3310]

:Punk:makes ya wana go for a ride aye bro

[brp]

"Ain't that the truth Bud"

[cynna]

brp having fun

[madmartin]

where'd you go mate?

[brp]

"brp coming back from being lost" - but yeah had fun doing it :D

Cheers for the pic's :niceone:


We did edwards and mailing pass (up near start of south end of the molesworth) - cracker day !

[dino3310]

24l tank anyone http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-551388037.htm

[dino3310]

this little piggy went to market
this little piggy stayed home
this lttle piggy had roast beef
this little piggy had none
and this little piggy said fuck it im off for a hunt

276331 276332 276330
:ar15:
:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[Box'a'bits]

Later at the party,
All the MPS rave
Bout the hummers she's been giv'n
And the money that they've saved...

[dino3310]

To her it is skin lotion
For his promotion to
That flat in Surfer's Paradise with the ocean view





dont ya just miss the eighties:doobey::drinkup:
good tunes and good times

[XRJohnny]

It might be interesting to XR650R owners and interested forumista, that both our XR's accomplished the ride from Chch to Hanmer, yesterday, on 7.3L of premium, each. :first:

The odo was 150Km, so this equates to 20.5 Km per litre !....enough for 200Km on a standard tank....:niceone:

We were both trying hard to out-economise each other too, but the outcomes were identical.

[madmartin]

struth my one used that much doing the 110k down the Rainbow road, perhaps you don't get away with those kinda speeds on the highway tho... :Police:

[XRJohnny]

struth my one used that much doing the 110k down the Rainbow road, perhaps you don't get away with those kinda speeds on the highway tho... :Police:

We stuck to the posted limits for testing purposes

[dino3310]

shite thats better than the 600

[madmartin]

I got a safari tank for mine, never actually used it but put it on there to see what it felt like. Massive was my first thought. But it'd get me trough the Molesworth... if i ever got off my ass and fix that leaking radiator hose

[mattsdakar]

Bike all prep'd up and ready to go......


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Shit not sure how to rotate pictures sorry...

will have carnage photo's next week

[cynna]

is that a tractionater?

[mattsdakar]

is that a tractionater?

Yep, got it yesterday..chickened out on my half used Kendra after all the rain!

[cynna]

i got a new one put on yesterday as well

thats what me and buddha used last year and brp is using this year. wears quite quick but good value for money

[Transalper]

I thought that quick wearing was just an XR650 issue, not a tyre issue :bleh:
Have them on the WR for a go too.

[mattsdakar]

I thought that quick wearing was just an XR650 issue, not a tyre issue :bleh:
Have them on the WR for a go too.

Thats what raw horsepower does, rip shit and bust!

[Buddha#81]

yup only 1/3 tread left after the last dusty but fantastic tyre on day one and cant go past for the money.

[dino3310]

All the best for the DB fella's, go hard, be safe, pass all the KLR's and takes lots of BRP photos for the thread, a group photo with the bikes would be cool, i know the bikes just dont know the faces :lol:
:headbang:
Dino

[cynna]

there was one keen couple doing the dusty 2 up on a 650r

[dino3310]

:gob: 2 up.....ooooooooo thats just nasty

[cynna]

onlr xr pics i got is one of brp and one of his bloody wheel

[madmartin]

jamming wildlife in there is a novel way of overcoming the lack of front brakes tho

[brp]

"Run rabbit run run" :D

Must of been a dead one ran over along the way ....

Cherz for the pics Col - and support along the way


Was impressed with how the pig pulled me across rivers with good flow and reasonable depth carrying a 38 rear sprocket - rode the clutch a tad not to risk stalling, having not done many river crossing prior found it was a hard-case feeling of the rear spinning up clearing loose gravel then biting on a more solid base ... relief to when it did bite and moved forward :D

[Buddha#81]

:gob: 2 up.....ooooooooo thats just nasty

Yup big ups to him and the girl.......I did see them ride into Alex at the end of day one both standing on the pegs......and it wasnt to get a better view.

I'll have some BRP action shots up for you soon Dino!

[brp]

there was one keen couple doing the dusty 2 up on a 650r

That was a good set up that with the USD forks and rear foot-pegs extension, wished got photo of it.

Seen many posts on adv-rider guys saying the subframes weak - that chick was no heavyweight but no 45 kg flyweight either, reassured
be fine put my mrs on the back riding on the seal given the subframe can handle a Dusty two up - didn't see any additional sub frame strengthening ?

[dino3310]

I'll have some BRP action shots up for you soon Dino!

saweeeet, good on ya bro:corn:

[Buddha#81]

here ya go......sorry i dont know names but
1. A bloke from Geraldine doing some post drowning maint.
2. Me taking a rest by some KTM ownersw gurl!
3. A couple of piggies
4. My bike at poolbourne dam.

[Buddha#81]

Just dipping my toe in the water, hence in this thread and not listed. Thinking of going smaller, the BRP is just being wasted in my shed. anyone interested in XR650R, vapour dash, Pro circuit muffler, motard wheels (gsx mags) 12-16 tooth countershaft sprockets would want $5.5kish

[madmartin]

Just dipping my toe in the water, hence in this thread and not listed. Thinking of going smaller, the BRP is just being wasted in my shed. anyone interested in XR650R, vapour dash, Pro circuit muffler, motard wheels (gsx mags) 12-16 tooth countershaft sprockets would want $5.5kish

nice price for a lot of bike, a mate of mine was trying to swap his Katana for mine the other day if you want one of them for firebreaking...:shit:

[cynna]

Thinking of going smaller,

so u can reach the ground?

[Buddha#81]

the new one might be higher :)

[dino3310]

keen as buddha:drool:


just broke:crybaby:


always the case, when ya got $$$ want ya want isnt there and when it is ya got no $$$:oi-grr:

[Kickaha]

the new one might be higher :)

Just turbo your one


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LsqnQFb54V0#!

[madmartin]

chinese radiator hoses from Ebay arrived today, stay tuned for swearing cursing and ranting because they didn't fit. Bloody Honda were useless, thought i'd compare prices of an origional one before i brought the set. Would still be waiting ex japan... nice customer support Blue Wing, you retards:clap:

[dino3310]

Parts for the xr6 through them are a c@nt

[madmartin]

Parts for the xr6 through them are a c@nt

From what i've heard parts for any Honda in this country seem to be a bastard, had some favourable service and prices from Econohonda in the past tho.

[brp]

Ordering a new dipstick from Casbolts Ch-Ch when first got the pig was enough to avoid dealers when possible - $50 when could of had two delivered from the states for the same $.

If ya not used this crowd before they seem the go www.mrcycles.com - they quote for each shipment to NZ - not cookie cutter shipping prices. Was reasonable shipping when inquired while ago.

Get 90% of my parts off flebay - Lyttle racing in Arizona one crowd - seem to have more xr650r parts on hand than any honda dealer in NZ and at least half the price - USA$3 shipping for each additional item.


Martin - If that crowd on flebay a top seller - wouldn't they most probably bend over backwards to see you right ?

[dino3310]

From what i've heard parts for any Honda in this country seem to be a bastard, had some favourable service and prices from Econohonda in the past tho.

the age of mine makes it even harder still... fark the shit i had to do to convince the dude the rear sprockett bolt is 10mm STOCK, he thought i drilled them out:(
but i guess theres no money in the older bikes for them so they aint gonna go outa there way to stock parts for the cooler Hondas:headbang:
used ecohonda a few times there pretty good

[Waipukbiker]

A couple of years ago I did up a 1976 XL100 for my cousons son on a farm and Econo were able to suppply anything I wanted. Ive also since rebuilt a 1980 XR200 and no probs with any parts from them.

[brp]

www.mrcycles.com goes back as far as 1959 on Honda models I've looked at - should cover most needs :niceone:

[dino3310]

there postage is pretty good too

[cynna]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-576336022.htm


dont think i have seen one of these before? seat looks comfier then an xr

[madmartin]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-576336022.htm


dont think i have seen one of these before? seat looks comfier then an xr

Christ that's a whole heap of FUGLY!

Does look comfier than an XR, but then my BRP's seat is fine, as long as you're standing up:facepalm:

[brp]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-576336022.htm


dont think i have seen one of these before? seat looks comfier then an xr

"Could just see you on that - maybe they would take your ktm as trade-in for it"

[dino3310]

bit pricey but i reckon its worth it in this condition
650L http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-578608992.htm

[dino3310]

weekend up the Tongariro area:headbang:
281136
cary's BRP
281134
my little piggy
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[mattsdakar]

Nice photo's Deano,
I've recently sold my BRP and bought...........another one!
The old girl was getting a bit tired (50,000km) and I saw this other sweet one in Rangiora that had only done 9000km and had supposedly never been offroad before (which I believe to be the case as it was pretty imaculate, no chips under mudguards etc) so I bought it. I kept the big tank, headlight, oversized brake disc, braided brake line, upgraded stator etc etc (all the good bits) from the old bike and fitted them on the new..price difference was only $1000 so happy days!
As a treat I've purchased a Trailtech vapor speedo which is due to arrive ex USA tomorrow, anyone seen one or fitted one to an XR?
I'm sure it shouldn't be to difficult to fit, apparently most people connect it to the headlight power wire so the screen stays illuminated at all times while the engine is running so degating the need to rely on the watch battery backup.
The main reason for the vapor is it will make it a lot easier to quickly change bike over to supermoto mode without having to piss around with small bike speedo.
I'll keep you posted on the fitting...

[dino3310]

nice one Matt, nothing like an upgrade :lol:

[dino3310]

big boys tank http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-581080298.htm

[brp]

As a treat I've purchased a Trailtech vapor speedo which is due to arrive ex USA tomorrow, anyone seen one or fitted one to an XR?
I'm sure it shouldn't be to difficult to fit, apparently most people connect it to the headlight power wire so the screen stays illuminated at all times while the engine is running so degating the need to rely on the watch battery backup.
The main reason for the vapor is it will make it a lot easier to quickly change bike over to supermoto mode without having to piss around with small bike speedo.
I'll keep you posted on the fitting...

"Good skills with the upgrade Matt"

The headlight on NZ models is AC, there is a DC supply coming out of the rectifier - think its the black wire, Thread on adv about it with lots of guys saying the headlight is DC and one lone ranger saying headlight is in AC. Maybe a difference with USA models.

[prentiga]

hi guys, any1 know where to buy the larger tanks from and the after market exhausts .....

[madmartin]

theres a big tank on tard me, Dino posted a link on the last page dude

[dino3310]

big boys tank http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-581080298.htm


theres a big tank on tard me, dino posted a link on the last page dude

;) .

[Cary]

big boys tank http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-581080298.htm

Hell thats cheap, mine cost just under $800 couple years back from Oz, got stung by customs, didn't help....

[madmartin]

i got my big tank of Tard me, ended up having to repair it, but it was cheap. I'm still yet to use it, can't quite get my head around my big heavy pig getting that much heavier

[dino3310]

i got my big tank of Tard me, ended up having to repair it, but it was cheap. I'm still yet to use it, can't quite get my head around my big heavy pig getting that much heavier

just a visual thing mate, it dosent slow cary down one bit:chase:

[brp]

just a visual thing mate, it dosent slow cary down one bit:chase:

Not if ya just stick the standard 10L of gas in :D Noticed difference in cornering on the tar at slower speeds going to the 17L , got use to it pretty quick.

[dino3310]

dont think ive ever seen one coner at low speeds :lol: - now my old DRBIG was a bitch with tank weight at low speeds, had to pick that fat boy up a few times:facepalm:

[Buddha#81]

here ya go boys......my Pig is for sale http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/158060-Gotta-Go

[dino3310]

aw bro you could have waited another year till i saved some money:oi-grr:



:lol:

[Buddha#81]

aw bro you could have waited another year till i saved some money:oi-grr:



:lol:

you said that a year ago......didnt ya?:crazy:

[dino3310]

:laugh:
actually i think i did:pinch:
something was nagging me in the back of my head when i spent all that coin on the new deck, now i know what it was:facepalm:

[Bugzee-M]

Just wondering why you don't see 2004 -2008 XR659Rs for sale..
They all seem to be pre 2003. They made them until 2008 didn't they?

[mattsdakar]

Just wondering why you don't see 2004 -2008 XR659Rs for sale..
They all seem to be pre 2003. They made them until 2008 didn't they?

Good question,
I believe the 650R's were made 2000-2007 but yes I haven't seen one newer than 2003 here...maybe they weren't made for NZ market?

[brp]

Yeah 2007 last year

Mines 2004 - seen 2005 and 2007 for sale here

[Bugzee-M]

Yeah 2007 last year

Mines 2004 - seen 2005 and 2007 for sale here

That's good to hear. I have been looking for a while and haven't seen anything newer than 2003 even on ebay in the USA.
(This said Trade me and ebay will be full of them tomorrow)
I will keep looking
Thanks

[madmartin]

Why a later year one when they're all the same bike? Mine's early but the guy i got it from fully rebuilt everything, motor, running gear, the lot.

I've seen them advertised cheaper than what i paid, and later model. But i'm confident in my machine and the condition it's in (note, the confidence doesn't extend to my off road riding talent however)

My point is, why not look for one that's been looked after, or seen little use?

[dino3310]

Why a later year one when they're all the same bike? Mine's early but the guy i got it from fully rebuilt everything, motor, running gear, the lot.

I've seen them advertised cheaper than what i paid, and later model. But i'm confident in my machine and the condition it's in (note, the confidence doesn't extend to my off road riding talent however)

My point is, why not look for one that's been looked after, or seen little use?

might be after one with no heli-coils on it :lol:
or is that just a 600 thing :pinch::facepalm: :lol:

[madmartin]

might be after one with no heli-coils on it :lol:
or is that just a 600 thing :pinch::facepalm: :lol:

haven't found any on mine... yet...

however i did have a 750/4 that would get a couple more every time you did the tappett service, maybe it's an air cooled honda thing :confused:

[brp]

That's good to hear. I have been looking for a while and haven't seen anything newer than 2003 even on ebay in the USA.
(This said Trade me and ebay will be full of them tomorrow)
I will keep looking
Thanks

I looked for months, had my eye on a 2005 with 10k on the clock in Auckland, missed out on it and ended
up with one that had done 3K in Auckland. Were none coming up in south island - few months later they were coming
up for sale in Ch-Ch :D