XR650r owners' thread

[madmartin]

mate sucks balls...

still, given the value of them, it's well worth fixing...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=728967327
:banana:

[400sm]

im thought the acerbis tank offered more protection for the radiator. . . . lot

Yes they are good tanks.
I have one FOR SALE, should anyone need one

[dino3310]

mate sucks balls...

still, given the value of them, it's well worth fixing...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=728967327
:banana:

fark shes a minta mate, still got the smog kit on her.....
just had a play with th piggy starting to look like a sticky valve, got it freed up will take it for a gentle blat around the block tomorrow. fingers crossed.......... so glad the old piggys are so basic to work on

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[dino3310]

check this one http://www.trademe.co.nz/729061989

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[dino3310]

rode the piggy to work today..... seems to be fine, never had a sticky valve on a bike before so had me a little worried:2thumbsup

[madmartin]

Nice one... still what is the cause? It would make me reluctant to go 50k into the bush until i'd satisfied myself it was sorted

[dino3310]

Nice one... still what is the cause? It would make me reluctant to go 50k into the bush until i'd satisfied myself it was sorted

possibly condensation.. rode home during the rain, parked up nearly 2weeks of wet weather, damp shed....... or - running super rich,spent last four months lugging through town, carbon build up..... dunno really, the run to work today went sweet... will keep an eye on it if it happens again i'll open her up

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[dino3310]

hey fellas.
any interest for my little piggy, got myself in a little financial hole. got our toyota estima up for sale cheap but theres not much interest so if i cant sell that soon then the piggy has to go.

if someones keen on the pig or a cheap people mover flick me a pm

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[madmartin]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=749199736

good price

[dino3310]

put another zero on the end of that price and you can buy my tank :laugh:

[madmartin]

you still selling the ol girl? That's sad man, you're the life and soul of this thread

[dino3310]

you still selling the ol girl? That's sad man, you're the life and soul of this thread

just had a look back at the first page, my XR started here on the 2nd post crm was one of the PO's

The people mover sold, cash came through today so the piggys gonna sit in the shed for a while yet:woohoo:

[cynna]

most of the chch lot have sold theirs

i went to a 99 tenere then ktm625sxc and now a 2011 tenere
buddha81 is now on his second big bwm
mattsdakar is still on his wr450 i think
sam had his xr for sale last i heard
brp still has his tho - need to drag him out in the mud one day soon


good to see you can still keep the thread alive Dino

[dino3310]

in the spirit of keeping it alive

a classic scott summers

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[NordieBoy]

Saw a pic of Colin Lyster doing that to a "lightweight" framed Manx Norton with a big smile on his face.
Must have been 150kg at least :D

[madmartin]

that guy needs to come riding with me so he can lift my XR over all the gates

[dino3310]

just drag it under the gate, it will save the fofo valve:D

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[madmartin]

and scratch all my beautiful plastics? :nono:

[dino3310]

and scratch all my beautiful plastics? :nono:

you make it sound like a ktm

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[madmartin]

i don't have the patience to look through one of Nordie's vids to screenshot you a photo of it lying on it's side, but i only star in the one and you don't have to look very hard in that....:clap:

[dino3310]

good project piggy http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-750466063.htm

[madmartin]

cheap as... but what's with the guys feedback?

[dino3310]

cheap as... but what's with the guys feedback?

make sure you got one hand on the bike when ya hand over the cash....
wouldnt mind a few of the goodies on and with it.

[Scubbo]

these things aren't LAMS approved are they? - http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=728967327

[madmartin]

think they are actually, but that's WAAAAY too much to pay for one, tidy or not

[Scubbo]

a DR650 better value? (i'm on the fence which bike to progress to, wanting something that can do a light tour and gravel road bash, perhaps the DR? though like the fairing of the KLR)

[madmartin]

you're not gonna wanna tour on an XR650R, the seat is not at comfortable for distance. I've not had first hand experience with the DR or the KLR, but both would probably make a better bike for use on the road. Buy an XR if you want big tree pulling torque, and silly make you grin power, but not if you wanna tour the country

[cynna]

thats a xr650l and not r

different bike and seat looks comfier but its not on lams list although you can apply i think

the xr650r seat is bearable - there are worse. one guy did the dusty butt on his two up and rode down from up north somewhere. but yeah for that price you can get a new dr

[cynna]

also might be hard to get a bigger tank for that model as they are not that common

[cynna]

bored and googling now - just seen that the xr650l is still a current model overseas never new that...... electric start as well. wonder why they dont bring them to nz new - a bit of competition for the dr


http://powersports.honda.com/2014/xr650l/street.aspx

[dino3310]

yeah bro true dat :headbang:



on another note... cheap as buggary clutch kit http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=750397053

[dino3310]

nice low kms little piggy http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-769044669.htm

[madmartin]

pretty sharp buying there

[dino3310]

would love to buy a low km one like that and totally mod it out, but as usual no coin:baby:

[madmartin]

given the current payment demands for the rego around here... dreaming is all i can do these days:mad:

[dino3310]

f@ck i reckon bro:mad:

have you signed the petition
http://www.change.org/petitions/the-new-zealand-government-to-consider-the-improvements-in-vehicle-safety-features-and-the-training-that-is-undertaken-to-ride-a-motorcycle-in-new-zealand-when-setting-acc-levy-fees?recruiter=85201067&utm_campaign=signature_receipt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition


copy and paste it around......... typical bikers slow to sign up so the more it gets around the better, even to non bikiers

[dino3310]

any one got a decent xr600 rear mudguard laying around. getting little piggy ready to go back on the road

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[Cary]

Swingarm nut removal tool, home made, bit rough but works....
$10 to cover p&p or pickup for free.

[dino3310]

WOW http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-786068441.htm

[madmartin]

WOW http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-786068441.htm

he could always change the conditions on his license:msn-wink:

[dino3310]

woop woop little piggy flew through its wof today, hook the rego up next week:ride:

[madmartin]

woop woop little piggy flew through its wof today, hook the rego up next week:ride:

hmmm, thanks for the reminder, mine hasn't been legal in almost a month... :(

[dino3310]

REGO done and out for a wee ride today.... Faaaaark its been a while...... ahhhh missed that sound... thump thump thump thump BBbbrrraaaaaaaaaaaaap

[dino3310]

pretty tidy http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-792275170.htm

[fridayflash]

hi all, my brother is looking at buying this piggy http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-801396757.htm

pretty tidy, anybody know the owner? could be an ok buy at say.. $6.5k or so. is anyone aware of any other xr650r's for sale at the mo?

[madmartin]

hi all, my brother is looking at buying this piggy http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-801396757.htm

pretty tidy, anybody know the owner? could be an ok buy at say.. $6.5k or so. is anyone aware of any other xr650r's for sale at the mo?

I reckon it's a bit much, but that's my Scottish heritage shining though. K's are getting up there ( depending on use of course ) keep in mind not many of them always had the speedo connected. Have a good listen to the motor or get it checked over before your mate parts with his cash. In saying that now i look closely at the photos it looks bloody immaculate. I think this guy can justify his asking price, he's looked after it.

I paid 5k for mine, it had been fully rebuilt. New everything. I had the rims straightened and brought a big tank (25 litres was a mistake). All I've ever done since is service it and replace stuff I broke crashing it. I got lucky buying mine, but they're a fantastic bike and I'd never sell it

[fridayflash]

thanks martin, i got mine for 3k and it had done 16,000 kms but as you say...speedo may have been off for a time, my rims needed straightening too!
that one is mint, ill give it that..and id say he'll buy it unless another option crops up soonish

[madmartin]

keep us posted mate and thanks for kicking some life into the thread:niceone:

[fridayflash]

will do, kinda hoping he buys it..as thatll mean some dirty touring this summer! heres my brp long since sold but not forgotten! was cheap at $3000 ut a bit rough around the edges...frucken grunty tho!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=305140&d=1415437026

[dino3310]

another XRlegend <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/nRCpPP_uRjc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[dino3310]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-807294831.htm
mint bike but fark are they worth that much:confused:

[fridayflash]

i agree dean, its a bit hopeful..i know he paid 4.5k for it, i test rode it when the previous owner had it down my way..went awesome! the exhaust on it is new old stock. still think its just worth 4.5k and no more

[madmartin]

and who remembers when an XR500 was only worth $500... should've brought them all then

[dino3310]

tidy 650L http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-809511018.htm

[madmartin]

that's pretty good buying there

[Buddha#81]

I'd be asking why it needed a top end rebuild at 23,000km, cool bike though!

[madmartin]

how many dirt bike speedo's are correct? Mine had top end and conrod done and it's only done 5000km

[dino3310]

carjam was interesting, 5 different plates over the years, bit of a flat spot in the kms the last few years, prolly sitting around to long with shite oil then fired her up and cooked her. frames tidy so kms look about right with how tidy she is.

one thing ive found with XRs is a lot of fellas treat em like a road bike with there service intervals, and oil changing an XR at 5000kms or more ain't gonna give the motor longevity

[Bugzee-M]

I pulled the trigger and bought an XR650R.
I have enjoyed tidying it up for the last few months.
I have taken it up the street for a blast or two just to scare the neighbors and will re-register it soon for summer.
I am looking for an aftermarket tank to extend the range.
I am after something like a IMS 4.6.
Keep an eye out for me will ya.
If anyone is up for a bush ride around Taupo, contact me please.
Thanks
Bugzee M
Taupo

[madmartin]

I pulled the trigger and bought an XR650R.
I have enjoyed tidying it up for the last few months.
I have taken it up the street for a blast or two just to scare the neighbors and will re-register it soon for summer.
I am looking for an aftermarket tank to extend the range.
I am after something like a IMS 4.6.
Keep an eye out for me will ya.
If anyone is up for a bush ride around Taupo, contact me please.
Thanks
Bugzee M
Taupo

Mate, go for the smaller tanks, in my experience the bigger you go the more top-heavy your bike will become, 15 to 17 litres is the go i reckon. My bike has a mind of it's own with the 25 litre on it... this is a reflection of my lack of riding talent obviously, but who really needs 400km of range?

[cynna]

heres a nice xr

[dino3310]

:woohoo::Punk::headbang:

[Tazz]

Mate, go for the smaller tanks, in my experience the bigger you go the more top-heavy your bike will become, 15 to 17 litres is the go i reckon. My bike has a mind of it's own with the 25 litre on it... this is a reflection of my lack of riding talent obviously, but who really needs 400km of range?

Is it the design of the tank as well as the fuel? Could you not just half fill it..?

[madmartin]

full it's just too heavy off road, you can put stuff inside the tank that deals with the slosh factor when they're half full, but in hindsight i should've got a 15litre one

[Bugzee-M]

http://justgastanks.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=568

Have you heard of this "tank foam"?
It stops fuel sloshing around in the tank
It only takes up 1% of the volume and lasts 15 years...

I agree about the huge 6.2 or 7 US gallon tanks being too big.
For the one or two times a year they are useful, they are too much tank for 99% of your riding
The IMS 4.6 is twice the capacity of stock but doesn't look much wider.
I guess its the way its shaped to fit into the frame that gives the extra capacity.
If I have a slosh problem I will use the above foam.:niceone:

[400sm]

Mate, go for the smaller tanks, in my experience the bigger you go the more top-heavy your bike will become, 15 to 17 litres is the go i reckon. My bike has a mind of it's own with the 25 litre on it... his is a reflection of my lack of riding talent obviously,t but who really needs 400km of range?

The Acerbis 25L tank is awesome.
Whether it was full or nearly empty, it made NO difference to the XR's rideabilty.
"Top heaviness", or "fuel slosh" are just naive Knitters' imaginations running wild.

"......this is a reflection of my lack of riding talent obviously........" YES.

[Tazz]

The Acerbis 25L tank is awesome.
Whether it was full or nearly empty, it made NO difference to the XR's rideabilty.
"Top heaviness", or "fuel slosh" are just naive Knitters' imaginations running wild.

"......this is a reflection of my lack of riding talent obviously........" YES.

25L of petrol = 18kg's worth of imagination.


:lol:

Depends on what you're doin with the bike I guess.

[cynna]

i never had any trouble with the 24l acerbis tank. dont think mattsdakar did either. 300+ km range comes in handy down south

[thepom]

Me neither
.handy too for helping your mate or strangers who get caught short.....plus with mine I can isolate the front from the back so can use the back tank with only the empty weight of the front.....ktm 690 with safari front tank

[Woodman]

http://justgastanks.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=568

Have you heard of this "tank foam"?
It stops fuel sloshing around in the tank
It only takes up 1% of the volume and lasts 15 years...

I agree about the huge 6.2 or 7 US gallon tanks being too big.
For the one or two times a year they are useful, they are too much tank for 99% of your riding
The IMS 4.6 is twice the capacity of stock but doesn't look much wider.
I guess its the way its shaped to fit into the frame that gives the extra capacity.
If I have a slosh problem I will use the above foam.:niceone:


Yep, got it in the KLRs 27litre IMS tank. Definitely makes a difference.

[fridayflash]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-821001835.htm

anybody know this bike? bit pricey i think...still keeping an aye out for a decent one for my brother..slim pickens lately

[Bugzee-M]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-821001835.htm

bit pricey i think...still keeping an aye out for a decent one for my brother..slim pickens lately

This is about what they are going for lately on Trade Me, in fact usually about $6k for one with a "live plate"
I have seen one a few months ago on at $7K and remember thinking "you are bloody dreaming" as it was nothing special..... only for it to disappear off the listings a week later. Presumably sold.

When I returned to NZ 4 years ago a good BRP was $4500. They are definitely appreciating in value.
I was in the Honda dealer in Hamilton last week and the manager was lamenting the fact that Honda was not producing a big bore enduro/trail bike. He said that if they did, "he could sell them all day"
This is another reason why the XR650R will continue to increase in value.
(Also the fact that they are really fun to ride)

[fridayflash]

perhaps your right, there was a minter on trademe a month ago which in hindsight my brother shouldve pounced on, at $6,500 it was worth iti paid $3500
for mine with road gear and live plate, but then again a mate of mine paid $10,000 for his altho it included an excel set of motard wheels and bigger brakes etc. this time last year there were no less than 6 brp's on trade me but theyre a bit few n far atm sadly

[Scubbo]

they sound like beasts, whyyyyyyyyyy stop making such great things japan?

[dino3310]

CRFr CRFx 450's

[dino3310]

nice set up but pricey http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-824664051.htm

[puddytat]

Be a bit of a cunt to do the forks wouldn't it?....

[gwynfryn]

Be a bit of a cunt to do the forks wouldn't it?....

What was he thinking? Should have at least put some rubber boots on there first!

[dino3310]

Be a bit of a cunt to do the forks wouldn't it?....

CRF conversion:msn-wink:

[Bugzee-M]

:shit:
nice set up but pricey http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-824664051.htm

Check out this dreamer.....:shit:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-830144860.htm

[dino3310]

dreamer is a nice way to put it:laugh:

[madmartin]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=841710601


braaaaaarp!:devil2:

[dino3310]

i'll 2nd that braaaaaarp:devil2: and add a braaaaaarp braaaaaarp!:headbang:

[madmartin]

mwoaaaahhahahaahahaha:woohoo:

[dino3310]

Fook yeah http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-852082660.htm

[Bugzee-M]

Fook yeah http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-852082660.htm

Come on !
There is a HUGE difference between the L and the R!
Gimmie a well maintained 10 year old R over a new L any day.
Fook yeah!

[puddytat]

Hey fellas....does the 650R suffer from the swingarm pivot bolt problems of the 400R?

[puddytat]

Corrrrrrrr, this looks alright:yes:http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=858302487

[dino3310]

fark yeah shes seems a tidy beasty....... no test rides?



cracks me up how people still say bullet proof:laugh:

[madmartin]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-864595343.htm

what's with this bike?

Is it the same bloke selling it this time or is it just a poisoned chalice that no cnut wants?

Looks like good buying at maybe 5k with the extras, not that i'm offering it mind...

[dino3310]

$$$$$$$$$$$$😞

[puddytat]

This looks like good value I reckon....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-910766569.htm

[dino3310]

Goodies have started to arrive for little pigs head ache

http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww83/dino3310/Mobile%20Uploads/image_5.jpg (http://s708.photobucket.com/user/dino3310/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_5.jpg.html)

[dino3310]

couple tidy BRP's

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-915866726.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-915392859.htm

:Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk:

[puddytat]

Why cant people put up more photos:weird:

Its not like it costs more...:tugger:

I'd hazard a guess that the first one's been raced. Not that that's a bad thing, just saying...

[dino3310]

they all look the same dont they:laugh:

[dino3310]

Stock size top end gasket set for the 600
https://touch.trademe.co.nz/motors/listing/view/919158237

[madmartin]

Stock size top end gasket set for the 600
https://touch.trademe.co.nz/motors/listing/view/919158237


Did you break your 6hundy Dino?

[dino3310]

When I did the rebuild a few years ago the only thing I didn't do was the valves so they were on the cards and then I did the old 'while your in there' 😂 and went a 630 slug, hot cam stage 1 so new rockers and chain for the cam, whole top end.
Should be a mint motor after this lot with a bit more oomp

[dino3310]

That gasket set is a stock one I originally ordered which is 3mm to small now:Punk::Punk::Punk:

[madmartin]

When I did the rebuild a few years ago the only thing I didn't do was the valves so they were on the cards and then I did the old 'while your in there' 😂 and went a 630 slug, hot cam stage 1 so new rockers and chain for the cam, whole top end.
Should be a mint motor after this lot with a bit more oomp

A race kitted XR600 was one of my first experiences in big bore dirt biking, thing was epic. Good shit man:devil2:

[dino3310]

Farkin MINTA http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-922895221.htm :drool::drool::drool:

[RMOTO]

Farkin MINTA http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-922895221.htm :drool::drool::drool:

Hey ya Dino, yeah mate that is a super super tidy specimen. It'll be interesting to see how much this goes for... and of course who to

[cynna]

7000 grand and still not at reserve...... if only they made a new version with electric start

[madmartin]

hey bring it on.

mine had been totally rebuilt, engine and running gear when i brought it and has done only 5000k since...

not that i'm gonna list it on trade me for 10k, i'm keeping it:msn-wink:

[madmartin]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-922919638.htm

That bloke has a cool XR400 too, that interestingly, does have a lekkie leg.

I really rated the XR400's i owned, fabulous dirt bikes and no pesky radiator to smash. As an adventure bike they we a little too stressed on the road for my liking though

[dino3310]

Nice bikes alright bro, wouldn't mind my 600 looking like that tard

[dino3310]

Here's a motard for ya Martin https://touch.trademe.co.nz/motors/listing/view/927173954

[madmartin]

in an ideal world I'd have two XR's, one with the 'tard wheels and the other set up for mis-adventure riding.

As it is once i do the swap over it tends to stay in one guise or the other for quite a while.

She's a mean motard bike, fast as hell in the twisty stuff but I tend to push it a tad too close to the limits... It's not gonna end well one day. Logic dictates that I should keep the big knobbly tires on her and I might live longer

[dino3310]

Might have to sell mine after the rebiuld, ticked up to much on the cc:(

[cynna]

in an ideal world I'd have two XR's, one with the 'tard wheels and the other set up for mis-adventure riding.

As it is once i do the swap over it tends to stay in one guise or the other for quite a while.

i had that problem with mine - got the motard set up but never could be bothered changing it over

[madmartin]

Might have to sell mine after the rebiuld, ticked up to much on the cc:(

I dunno Dino, a lent on XR600 is a pretty potent weapon. I think you'd miss it, you kinda have the best of both worlds, big power, relatively light weight and no radiators and cooling system to worry about

[dino3310]

I used to change over every Friday/ Sunday nights but like most just can't be f@cked any more

[dino3310]

I dunno Dino, a lent on XR600 is a pretty potent weapon. I think you'd miss it, you kinda have the best of both worlds, big power, relatively light weight and no radiators and cooling system to worry about

Bang on there mate, power to weight ratio or rather more torque to weight ratio :2thumbsup is pretty friggen awesome, yeah I'll be gutted if it goes, will be playing it week by week when she's up and running again

[dino3310]

Here's a tidy one https://touch.trademe.co.nz/motors/listing/view/928309659

[Bugzee-M]

This has probably been thrashed to death in the past 108 pages but what tires do you recommend for the XR for NZ conditions.
I have to re-VIN my bike so they need to be road legal.
I plan to ride about 50/50 road and off road.
Looking for something that will handle adventure rides like the 42nd Traverse and will give reasonable mileage/longevity on road.

What do you recommend?

[madmartin]

I run knobblies, the front is something staggeringly unimpressive, the back a Pirelli MT21, had a few of them. Current one has probably done 2000k and has no grip at all in the gravel now. It's a trade off really, either you change tyres often and run knobblies for off-road grip or you fit a dual purpose tyre that lasts, grips well on the road, but isn't as good on the dirt.

In saying that i've struck more than a few hills i haven't managed to climb because the MT21 has clogged up with mud, while riders with more talent and less dirt orientated rubber have ridden merrily past...

[dino3310]

Shinko244 rear- mitchy AC10 front

[Bugzee-M]

Shinko244 rear- mitchy AC10 front

I have been looking at MT21's and D606's...


Dino, where do you buy your tires from?
I work in Hamilton Monday to Friday just down the road from Boyds. I was in there last week looking at tires. Where else is worth looking at in the Tron?

What about the online places?

Have you ever been stopped by the cops and had them give you a ticket for "off road use only"
tires?

[dino3310]

I have been looking at MT21's and D606's...


Dino, where do you buy your tires from?
I work in Hamilton Monday to Friday just down the road from Boyds. I was in there last week looking at tires. Where else is worth looking at in the Tron?

What about the online places?

Have you ever been stopped by the cops and had them give you a ticket for "off road use only"
tires?

i get the rear shinkos from here http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/ab4btyres/shinko-dual-sport-tyres/2681.aspx
AC10's i get from where evers selling them cycletreads trademe etc there normally around $95.

dont buy from local shops, my budgets tight since buying the house so i just look for specials on line.
theres Hamilton Honda in town and the one across the road from boyds, MV in morrinsville have got a good rep.
actually come to think of it there fuck all for bikes in hamilton.

no problem with these tyres there DOT rated, although i do run mx tires from time to time but havent been pulled over with them yet, even when i have been pulled over they havent bothered with tires.

[dino3310]

speak of the devil http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/tyres/auction-934817529.htm
http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/243-michelin_off_road/1634-michelin_ac10.aspx

[10bikekid]

Shinko244 rear- mitchy AC10 front

On the KLR run 244 on the front and Mitch T63 on the back, very impressed with the 63 its even ok on a wet road, something the AC10's on the WR are not, but would say AC10 best agresive Dot tire and fine in the dry if a little lumpy riding

[dino3310]

Ac10 is a waste of coin for a rear on an XR it would last about 2 seconds, on the front its mint

[madmartin]

Pretty good buying this pig:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=974738411

As for all the other clowns that think their XR's are worth 8 grand... keep it up guys! :banana:

[r056xr]

7000 grand and still not at reserve...... if only they made a new version with electric start

"Real men do not need an electric leg"

If The King Of Baja had an electric leg it would only aid
in leaning it towards being another bloated overweight
wrong kind of pig.

Lightweight monster power helps to make it what it is, A Legend !



Tractionator HD/HT found to be best all-round tyre
Good chunky knobblie for the front to help control
front end that carries weight.
More wrestling of front end required on tar than T63
Longest lasting tyre ever run on XR650R
Stiffside wall so can run low pressure offroad
21 on front 18 pounds on back seems good
on tar for handling and longgevity

T63 prob best tyre for gravel ever run
but do not last long on tar even though handle well on it - shocking on mud

Seen others run M21's and go great on tar - but last easily half the
mileage than the tractionator.

[dino3310]

Well finally 8months of steering at an rolling frame in the shed the little pig is back on the road with a new top end everything valve train rockers camchain hotcam and 630 slug, just breaking her in and setting the carb right :banana::banana::banana::banana:
Special thanks to he who can't be named for being the bestest mechanic:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[MXNUT]

Well finally 8months of steering at an rolling frame in the shed the little pig is back on the road with a new top end everything valve train rockers camchain hotcam and 630 slug, just breaking her in and setting the carb right :banana::banana::banana::banana:
Special thanks to he who can't be named for being the bestest mechanic:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Is that a 630 B/B kit Dino ??

You will be stoked to be mobile on 2 wheels again, have to catch up early next year for a ride.

[dino3310]

Is that a 630 B/B kit Dino ??

You will be stoked to be mobile on 2 wheels again, have to catch up early next year for a ride.

Just a 100mm(630cc) wossner and stage one hotcam, yeah bro be good to catch up for a hoon.
Shit I've missed riding, just a buzz riding to work again

[GuidoHL]

Hi, I'm after an XR650R for adventure riding. I've got a TT500G but doesn't really have the legs on the road for the company I'm likely to keep. Also despite the huge reliability of the old TT it is a 36 yr old bike so would prefer to use for shorter, closer to home events and rides. Also keen to be able to trail ride the XR. Thanks.

[puddytat]

Here's one...http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1008823204.htm

dunno about the mileage though....but seems well sorted otherwise.

[GuidoHL]

Thanks for that. Yes there are a couple on trademe - one in Tauranga with alot of extra parts but at a couple of grand more. Another with 51K on the clock. So I've looked at the normal channels like Trademe but wondered if this forum brought any more out of the woodwork.

[puddytat]

This is what I'd buy.....http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1009410873.htm

On closer inspection though it looks like its had a bit of a hard life for the ks

[GuidoHL]

Cheers Puddytat. What makes you think it's had a tough time?

[puddytat]

Well my XR400 has done 21000 ks & the engine cases show no where near as much wear....plus the other garks & scratches.Looks like a bit of oxidation on the motor plus he has replaced (good on him too) a fair bit which leads me to believe that the previous owner didn't look after it that well & the seller has tidied it up.
If the oil changes wernt regular ( they have a small volume of oil) then that can cause issues down the line.
So apart from what Ive mentioned I think it is still worth looking at...:yes:

[KX500]

Well my XR400 has done 21000 ks & the engine cases show no where near as much wear

But your xr400 does not have the real deal weight saving magnesium clutch cover that wears
from the kick starting motion :bleh:

[puddytat]

Doesn't have a radiator either...but does have a sexy wee oil cooler:niceone:

[GuidoHL]

Tracked down this 650 that had been in a shed for the last 6 years. Owner had used it mostly for road riding with CBR wheels so original wheels/discs are mint. 22000km. He'd bought it off a mate of mine who was a honda dealer (now KTM) back then so probably went riding with him when he had this one. I recall he commented it had heaps of grunt but didn't like to stop off road! Changed all the fluids, new tyres and swingarm linkage bearings and she's on the road. Bloody rego for a 650 bike is criminal compared to cars. I guess we cost alot to fix when some car has flattened us .............. Stand and oversize tanks, Pro Circuit pipe.
Went for a blat around Ruapuke and coast rode to Raglan and it went sweet. Comfortable at 100kmph with grunt to pass left but after 130km my butt was over it - might have to sort a better seat or a sheepskin or gel. Continental TKC's are great but I'm probably going to get about 500km out of the rear!!!

[Night Falcon]

Nice bike, sounds like a minta! Yup it costs lots to fix us up, but no more than its costs if ya get run over on 250. In any case hope you never have to find out.


bit of a ghost town in here these days, times past the BRP guys would be all over a new bike post :Offtopic:

[GuidoHL]

Thanks. Actually took it into town to get a warrant holder from supercheap and on the way out an old fella pulls out on me at a roundabout. Locked her up but didn't hit him. Didn't even have 35km's on the clock since rego and someone wants to kill me! But I'm an old koot so have some defensive instincts.

[Bugzee-M]

Thanks. Actually took it into town to get a warrant holder from supercheap and on the way out an old fella pulls out on me at a roundabout. Locked her up but didn't hit him. Didn't even have 35km's on the clock since rego and someone wants to kill me! But I'm an old koot so have some defensive instincts.

Good to see another BRP in the Waikato.
Nice looking bike.

[GuidoHL]

Thanks. There must be a few more kicking about in someones shed? Just back from overseas and it's a bit colder than when I left but great to get out on it again. Unfortunately I was away later than I'd hoped and missed a 3 day ride with some guys from Whangarei who have some favourite tracks up there. I put some 80/20 adventure tyres on as the road ones were old as the hills and I wanted a little bit of dirt tread in the event I ended up on some gravel and didn't have my offroad wheels on. They are great but I ain't no road rider. About a month back I went over to Kawhia on it with my brother who has an MT-01. Great ride. Must do the Old Mountain Road to Raglan soon too.

[dino3310]

Well finally 8months of steering at an rolling frame in the shed the little pig is back on the road with a new top end everything valve train rockers camchain hotcam and 630 slug, just breaking her in and setting the carb right :banana::banana::banana::banana:
Special thanks to he who can't be named for being the bestest mechanic:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

anyone interested in a XR600, KBers have first dibs.
looking at putting her on the market sometime soon....... too many fuckin bills.

history since the first page on this thread, can take some pics and post up when i get time if someones looking for one

[MrMarko]

How similar are the NX 650 Dominator and the XR 650 engines?

Anybody got some info?

[dino3310]

as far as i know they are almost or are identical, the early NX's had kick start as well as the lecky leg, which can be mated to the later XR650l's.
i think the NX gearing was slightly different and with a longer 5th.
it is the XR650L you're talking about? as the XR650r was a total redesign and different from any other XR, such a shame as they were rated as one of if not thee best 650 donk made

[tri boy]

anyone interested in a XR600, KBers have first dibs.


$5 and a bag of chips:bleh:

[dino3310]

$5 and a bag of chips:bleh:

:crybaby:

swap for Fatty :yes:

[dino3310]

10chars .
323925

[MXNUT]

anyone interested in a XR600, KBers have first dibs.
looking at putting her on the market sometime soon....... too many fuckin bills.

history since the first page on this thread, can take some pics and post up when i get time if someones looking for one

Bugger Bugger Bugger , sorry to hear that

[dino3310]

Bugger Bugger Bugger , sorry to hear that

You know how it is bro..... Always on a tight budget then I go spend money I haven't got 😁

[tri boy]

You know how it is bro..... Always on a tight budget then I go spend money I haven't got 😁

Sell ya arse on the corner of kent st in frankton man.

kanny will even supply the lipstick:bleh:
Seriously dude, ACC pays good money for a couple of fingers..................

[dino3310]

Sell ya arse on the corner of kent st in frankton man.

kanny will even supply the lipstick:bleh:
Seriously dude, ACC pays good money for a couple of fingers..................
Cunny funt
I could use my Island Street name....
Fartoeasi

[MrMarko]

Hmmm the more i look into it the more similar the nx650 dominator motor is. i just need to rebuild it as shes billowing smoke and losing compression so i parked it up a couple of months ago...

Anybody got some rings, stem seals head gasket... maybe some big end bearings (i'll need to measure my crank)

If anybody has some sitting around let me know need to get her alive again.

[dino3310]

Oil change – check
Valve clearance – check
All ready to hoon – check

[dino3310]

going out to the general public this week if no takers

[dino3310]

A chap turned up, was keen as......
Then he said I'll give you 2K, I said naa sorry mate, he said it's only an XR blah blah 20 years old blah blah blah, I said thanks for leaving, he said I'll give you 2.5K cash, I said go buy someone else's XR for 2K and spend another 3K getting it as good as this one..... He left disappointed- bwaaaahahaha what a trier

[sheddy]

The bike market is a fickle thing. One minute you could sell your bike 4 times over nekt min no one is buying anything. 20 odd watchers on trademe for my Buell 3 tyre kickers and no serious negotiations. At least your bike generally isn't devaluing as it sits at home, collectibility is just time related. Whats the asking on your 600 . cheers

[dino3310]

The bike market is a fickle thing. One minute you could sell your bike 4 times over nekt min no one is buying anything. 20 odd watchers on trademe for my Buell 3 tyre kickers and no serious negotiations. At least your bike generally isn't devaluing as it sits at home, collectibility is just time related. Whats the asking on your 600 . cheers

Yeah mate bang on there.
4K I have advertised for 4.5K ono but 4K my lowest price. I haven't posted on trade etc, only kept it on our bike sites to avoid the muppets

[MrMarko]

Selling the nx650 dominator is anybody wants it, rego on hold, everything good except rings and chain lol

would like 1k ono for it.

[dino3310]

Yeah mate bang on there.
4K I have advertised for 4.5K ono but 4K my lowest price. I haven't posted on trade etc, only kept it on our bike sites to avoid the muppets

Sitting in the shed waiting for some one to love

[madmartin]

Breathing some life in the thread, good on ya Dino.

What's this place gonna be like if you sell your piggie mate?

[dino3310]

Breathing some life in the thread, good on ya Dino.

What's this place gonna be like if you sell your piggie mate?

I'll still visit bro, XR's in the blood now 😁

[cynna]

Yeah mate bang on there.
4K I have advertised for 4.5K ono but 4K my lowest price. I haven't posted on trade etc, only kept it on our bike sites to avoid the muppets

missing out on the biggest market cos of a few muppets? all the bikes and cars i have sold nornally get a couple of dumb questions wanting to swap a 88 honda civic but always the first or second person that comes buys it

[dino3310]

missing out on the biggest market cos of a few muppets? all the bikes and cars i have sold nornally get a couple of dumb questions wanting to swap a 88 honda civic but always the first or second person that comes buys it

Yeah true that bro, more of an excuse really 😁

[dino3310]

shes gone to a new home.
fark just went through the thread..... i had the pig for 7 years next month.

[JATZ]

:weep: A sad day indeed

[Horney1]

A chap turned up, was keen as......
Then he said I'll give you 2K, I said naa sorry mate, he said it's only an XR blah blah 20 years old blah blah blah, I said thanks for leaving, he said I'll give you 2.5K cash, I said go buy someone else's XR for 2K and spend another 3K getting it as good as this one..... He left disappointed- bwaaaahahaha what a trier


Hey Dino, I'm finally doin some catch up on KB. Good on ya, mate. That's the thing, all those good parts cost dollars! :laugh:

[400sm]

Breathing some life in the thread, good on ya Dino.

What's this place gonna be like if you sell your piggie mate?

This guy never had an XR650R.
Wannabe....

[dino3310]

This guy never had an XR650R.
Wannabe....
A wannabe what, I mean what could owning a 650r make me

[gwynfryn]

A wannabe what, I mean what could owning a 650r make me
Perhaps Retro!

[dino3310]

My 600 maybe

[Muzz67]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1231784668.htm

[gwynfryn]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1231784668.htm

I'm always cautious when I see front brake lines run outside the fork legs.

[00quattro00]

Can someone give me a rough price i should list my xr600r for? Its a 1987, rego, wof, just stripped it down and replaced the counter shaft and lots of other parts, sprockets and chain. Im the 2nd owner, i was going to motard it but just dont have time

[Scubbo]

I've got a fancy new $50 note i'll trade you for it :yes:

[madmartin]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1271856046

some nice bits on this one

[GuidoHL]

Hi guys. I'm tryig to find a blown, cheap or wrecked 650R for parts - specifically the frame of a NZ model. Anybody have one or know where I might look? Tried heaps of wreckers but of course they aren't to blowing up so they haven;t seen any.
Thanks,
Nick

[ICE180]

just though I would share my NX650 dropped a valve

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=4913

Not nice at all time for a rather large rebuild

[Scubbo]

that'll buff out :blink:

[ICE180]

If only that would be nice

[FlangMasterJ]

Hey squad. Just bought myself an '02 XR650R with 6000km on it. Pretty awesome score. Any other owners done the uncorking using this method? https://4strokes.com/viewtopic.php?t=65

How'd it go and were you happy with the results?

[FlangMasterJ]

Anyone offer some suspension setting suggestions for a 90kg rider? The stock setup is far too soft. Until I get a heavier rear shock can anyone recommend some settings to try in the interim?

[Scroty12]

HI GUYS,

I have only just looked at the website for the fitting time ever due to maybe parting with my big red pig.
I hope im not breaking any rules by posting my bike here as i have no idea what its all about,
Any way here goes, 2002 XR 650. Has been warranted and road rego before so fitted with blinkers break lights n things.
15,000 km always garaged road geared at the moment.
Rego on hold.
Beautiful condition only normal rub marks on foot peg area.
1 owner.
Im not a great forum/ web page person so email or txt / phone would be best.
Thinking of trademe it but at the right price im ok with doing the deal before i do that.
John
021741381
Jmpreecesnr@xtra.co.nz

[maltd]

Hi folks

I recently brought an 03 XR650R into the country but am finding it is not possible to register here as doesn't have the right frame stamp to say it complies with NZ safety standards.

My only option now is to get dispensation from NZTA (not holding my breath) or swap the frame for an NZ one.

Does anyone know where i could find a frame?

cheers

[GuidoHL]

Hi folks

I recently brought an 03 XR650R into the country but am finding it is not possible to register here as doesn't have the right frame stamp to say it complies with NZ safety standards.

My only option now is to get dispensation from NZTA (not holding my breath) or swap the frame for an NZ one.

Does anyone know where i could find a frame?

cheers

Yep, welcome to my world. Think I saw your post on facebook. My brother is in the same situation with a BRP that came from the US. Originally sold as trail model so no way it can get registered in NZ. Really annoying as it's identical to my 03. I've been trying to track down a wrecked one for a year or so - thought I'd found a stolen/retrieved but owner was going to rebuild.
Of course NZTA want $180 just to receive your application but I wouldn't hold my breath on an outcome - if you get lucky let me know.

[FlangMasterJ]

If anyone is in the market for a clean XR650R mine is up for sale. https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/186232-2002-XR650R-Motard-7300kms!

[GuidoHL]

If anyone is in the market for a clean XR650R mine is up for sale. https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/186232-2002-XR650R-Motard-7300kms!



10.5K?? No wheel options? No oversize tank? Surely a high output stator?? Don't mean to be disrespectful but this bothers me - it just drives prices up unrealistically. For 6K more you can be into a 690 or 701. My '03 owes me 5K and I think that is realistic. Clarke tank, CBR and factory wheels. More miles but that's no biggy on a BRP.
But good on you for having a crack I guess.

[FlangMasterJ]

10.5K?? No wheel options? No oversize tank? Surely a high output stator?? Don't mean to be disrespectful but this bothers me - it just drives prices up unrealistically. For 6K more you can be into a 690 or 701. My '03 owes me 5K and I think that is realistic. Clarke tank, CBR and factory wheels. More miles but that's no biggy on a BRP.
But good on you for having a crack I guess.

Was your XR650R the motard that was listed up on TradeMe not long ago?

[GuidoHL]

Nah. Bought mine privately a few years ago and I'm being buried with it.