XR650r owners' thread [Archive]

cynna

16th December 2008, 10:46

my xr arrived yesterday so its time to start shopping round for some extras. there doesnt seem to be a xr thread like the dr650 one so id better make a start

key ignition, pack rack and bark busters are first on my list . it has been set up pretty well so dont need to worry about decorking it or getting a larger tank

has anyone got any suggestions for the ignition and pack rack

CRM

16th December 2008, 13:10

Yeah great idea - XR600's included of course?:rockon:...turn back the yellow tide... :scooter:

Big Red Pigs forever:first: !!

cynna

16th December 2008, 14:51

Buddha#81

16th December 2008, 15:15

I'm glade you have included 600's. A couple of weeks ago I brought my third 600 (I should never sold the other two). It was too cheap to not buy it and has been 630 kitted, the downside is its a RE twin carb model. Unfortuatly I probally wont be joining you on Adventure rides but aim to trail ride and motard the thing.

CRM

16th December 2008, 17:00

of course

hopefully i can change the title to xr owners thread

found the answer to my lack of ignition problem - just have to make a choice now
1 - key ignition switch . looks simple to install for $150nz
2- trail tech vapur computer with ignition. lots of features but a bit more complicated to install. $340 nz

probably have to go the cheaper way

both are from america - cant seem to find anything here or from oz

I got a Trail Tech Vapor for my old bike from this guy in Auckland http://vm.net.nz/xtremewholesale/catalogue/?category=43&customlist=1. He's got lots of good stuff he imports.

I haven't got a key ignition, just have a Xena alarmed disc lock - cost about $70, probably more secure than an ignition key.

cynna

17th December 2008, 10:06

i should get one of those disc locks as well but i t brings back bad memories of when i ws 15 with my new bike at school.....

the key ignition wont be very secure but just another thing to slow down a thief and to give me piece of mind when i park it up

might have to add a dummy by the speedo as the one i have ordered fits on the radiator behind the tank shroud

cynna

17th December 2008, 13:19

CRM

17th December 2008, 15:45

im thinking of ordering this rack for about $230

only really looking at something to hold sleeping bag and tent so dont need anything too flash or expensive. this will come in handy for lifting the bike out of bogs as well so wont need to get one of those tugger straps

anyone got one of these or can suggest something else

Mines got some bits welded on to take a ventura rack - see http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=83420&page=4

The ventura racks are quite cheap and you can get the grab bar, high rack or low rack and interchange them depending on the situation. Probably get the whole set for not much more than $230 (rack alone for mine was $69 - already had the brackets and grab rail on the bike). Cheers

MXNUT

17th December 2008, 16:05

.................. so wont need to get one of those tugger straps

Talk about leaving yourself wide open .......................:innocent:

The ventura racks are quite cheap and you can get the grab bar, high rack or low rack and interchange them depending on the situation. Probably get the whole set for not much more than $230 (rack alone for mine was $69 - already had the brackets and grab rail on the bike). Cheers

Cycle treads in Auck will do you a Ventura kit with 2 different size racks with mounting brackets and a pack for $299.00

cynna

18th December 2008, 08:53

emailed ventura and they havent got any brackets for my model in stock so there is a 4 week manufacturing wait. tried cycletreads as well just in case tho

might add one of those tool bags like in your pic CRM

cynna

18th December 2008, 08:56

Talk about leaving yourself wide open .......................:innocent:

doh - they could have chosen a better name

thetugger.com

CRM

12th January 2009, 15:39

Not a lot of action on this thread so thought I'd put a nice pic or two...

http://desertwatch.typepad.com/photos/bikes/pc310047.jpg

Little ride we did on Saturday - Kaiikanui Rd North-East of Whangarei

http://desertwatch.typepad.com/photos/bikes/pc310027.jpg

Real nice twisty gravel road out to Mimiwhangata peninsula

http://desertwatch.typepad.com/photos/bikes/pc310026.jpg
http://desertwatch.typepad.com/photos/bikes/pc310024.jpg
Awesome views of the coast (a bit overcast though)

http://desertwatch.typepad.com/photos/bikes/pc310039.jpg

A neat bit of coast. Did the loop out around Helena Bay then down the seal a bit and back onto Pigs Head Road and home. The East Coast is a bit tame for getting off the road (all fenced up) but the gravel was good and the scenery was stunning. We'll head out the West Coast next weekend maybe.

JATZ

12th January 2009, 16:37

Had a ride up the Maungatapu with cynna the other day, nice looking ride he got himself. All it needs is a beterer seat and lecky start.
I know he took a couple of pics, maybe he'll stick em on here.

:corn::corn:

cynna

13th January 2009, 09:12

CRM

13th January 2009, 09:29

how big is your tank CRM - looks massive. mine has only got a 16 litre on which doesnt get to 200km before i hit reserve

just done a few hundred km from chch to nelson via rainbow and lolesworth roads. lost a coule of bolts, fuel vent pipe and my inner rear guard came loose on my ride with JATZ

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

monchopper

13th January 2009, 09:43

Cynna
Are you still looking for an ignition key? If so Check this out (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Honda-XR400-XR250-XR650-CRF250-CRF450-Ignition-Key_W0QQitemZ330298662994QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Mot orcycle_Parts?hash=item330298662994&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318). I've got a UK ebay account and am getting a few bits and pieces sent over from the UK very soon and could buy that for you. I'm in Chch at the moment so you could pick it up when it arrives. (Offer conditional to letting the XR400's on this tread as well!!).

I've just bought a XR400 off trademe (my 2nd) looking forward to putting all my go faster goodies on it and taking it for a spin will post some pics when arrives

cynna

13th January 2009, 12:02

yes i ended up getting one from ebay in the states. the one you found tho would have been more ideal tho - it is more visible to thieves. the one i got sits in between the radiator shroud and tank so unless you are looking for it you cant see it.

even tho they are simple enough to override to someone that knows what they are doing at least they may slow them down. i have an old DR ignition that im going to mount in the same way as the one in that link just so i have something visible and just wire it in to nothing

thanks for the offer tho monchopper - will have to keep an eye out for another xr400 on the road. i saw one a few weeks ago at lyttleton and then again a couple of days later at new brighton

and i still havent got round to changing the thread title to include all xr's...... will get round to finding out how tho

CRM

18th January 2009, 08:29

Had a fun ride yesterday - did about 100km out some back roads across the Hikurangi swamp to a mate who has an MX track on his farm. This is what I like about big XRs - you can do gravel, seal, dirt and pretend MX :laugh: and it's all huge fun!

NordieBoy

18th January 2009, 12:30

And all without the need to refuel 'till next year.

CRM

20th January 2009, 08:14

There's a guy (gpcustom) over on the DR650 thread who is talking about making up some bashplates. I got one off him a couple of years ago for my DRZ400 that was really nice so asked if he was able to make one up for an XR. Looks like he probably can if anyone else interested in getting one.

cynna

23rd January 2009, 09:26

bit short of money so will have to leave the bash plate for a while

great photos of the jumps. i might have a go at trying to fly today

CRM

23rd January 2009, 09:49

bit short of money so will have to leave the bash plate for a while

great photos of the jumps. i might have a go at trying to fly today

And take some pics... :woohoo:

CRM

25th January 2009, 16:40

My mate turned up today with nearly new DR650 (he's changed the pipe otherwise stock). I was interested to see how it went compared to my XR600 so took it for a spin, psyching myself for the feeling of "I wish I got one of these instead" (DR650 was on the top of my list before the XR came up).

It felt smaller than the XR (partly due to my big tank and bar risers but also slightly lower seat on the DR). Performance wise it was a little smoother - I can see why they would be nicer for distance road work, but the instant kick in the guts wasn't there like the XR6. It was nice but I'm pleasantly smug that my old XR has got the edge. :Punk: and it's got character...:ride:

NordieBoy

27th January 2009, 20:29

but the instant kick in the guts wasn't there like the XR6. It was nice but I'm pleasantly smug that my old XR has got the edge. :Punk: and it's got character...:ride:

DR's CV carb VS XR's proper carb.

However it's quite easy to put a pumper carb on the DR :D

CRM

31st January 2009, 09:03

Check this out - http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-200311464.htm one owner, 7000km XR600. 1991 but they didn't change until they brought out the XR650L in 98 I think which was virtually the same just with E start so heavier. You could own the peak of dual purpose motorcycle technology prior to things getting complicated and heavy! :Pokey:

CRM

21st February 2009, 08:16

Just picked up some motard wheels for the XR off TM. I've been looking for some spare wheels ever since I got the bike and found these for $300 which is amazing - were also on a 93 XR6 so should be no problem for fitting. A bigger disc on the front but comes with an adaptor for the caliper so it's a quick change jobby.

Now I can blast around town in the week and put the knobs on for the weekend - they should arrive this week :woohoo:

cynna

21st February 2009, 10:56

cool that was a good deal. will be good te hear what it handles like on the road with the motard wheels

im after some for mine as well. then i will be able to sell my MZ motard

off for a ride today since i havent been out on it for ages. been raining down here so the tracks should be nice and slippery

kevfromcoro

21st February 2009, 16:00

Great thread cynna...i had a XL 600R..great bike
even though it backfired and put me off work for 6 weeks.
it was a joy to ride.....
pitty the new 650 hasnt got a bit more touring gear on it..

got a v-strom now.........
its good too...
but my father allways told me

never buy anything that starts with ...S.
CHEERS KEV

cynna

23rd February 2009, 15:45

they should arrive this week :woohoo:

how are you getting them shipped to you? was it very exspensive? im waiting to hear back from bike tranz to see how much it would cost to get some wheels send to me.

CRM

24th February 2009, 08:13

how are you getting them shipped to you? was it very exspensive? im waiting to hear back from bike tranz to see how much it would cost to get some wheels send to me.

$52.50 by Fastway Couriers - Masterton to Whangarei. I'd say that was pretty good for the weight of two wheels - I've found Fastway about the best for that sort of thing. I was breaking up a car a couple of years ago and sending bits around the country and doing some research Fastway were the best at that time for the fairly big stuff (some other couriers won't take large/heavy).

cynna

25th February 2009, 00:13

thanks CRM - gave them a call but have to get back to them with the size and weight. seems a pretty reasonable price

Bams

27th February 2009, 21:57

Hi if you after a bit of security in regaurd to someone nicking you xr when I had my one I just drilled a hole in the air box and fitted a push in switch from dick smiths which was out of sight worked so well it would fool me sometimes then a padlock on the back disc I always found what do you do with your gear more of a problem??? I think adventure rides just have to figure everyones going to be friendly and honest and till to date I have never had a problem. I miss my xr600

cynna

7th March 2009, 21:12

Hi if you after a bit of security in regaurd to someone nicking you xr when I had my one I just drilled a hole in the air box and fitted a push in switch from dick smiths which was out of sight worked so well it would fool me sometimes

what did the switch do? was it a kill switch?

this is my main form of security but i cant take him with me

Tony W

1st April 2009, 19:36

Just some pics of XR Johnny's new "adv" bike, bought and brought from Ak, on Saturday. :niceone:

Acerbis 24.5L tank ordered yesterday ! (only 12km per Litre :eek: on trip !)

Note adv wheels in pic...

Let the farkling begin !!!:devil2:

NordieBoy

1st April 2009, 19:44

Just some pics of XR Johnny's new "adv" bike, bought and brought from Ak, on Saturday. :niceone:

Cool. Wheels and panniers. Dunno about the lacework though.

Tony W

1st April 2009, 19:47

Cool. Wheels and panniers. Dunno about the lacework though.

:devil2:...you're just too fast for me, icehole..!

NordieBoy

1st April 2009, 20:57

Oh dear. That is an extremely nice example :drool:

MXNUT

2nd April 2009, 07:20

Well done Johnny, that looks like Colmans on K Rd

cynna

2nd April 2009, 10:28

was that the one on trademe - wondered why the ad expired early? i had my eye on those motard wheels.....

CRM

2nd April 2009, 19:43

Yeah look nice those wheels - should be able to put my new motard wheels on my XR600 on the weekend after a slight hitch last weekend (had to take front one to engineers to get bored out a little). Now all good to go - can't wait to get the mean machine going. :woohoo:

NordieBoy

2nd April 2009, 20:11

Boring out the 600 already?

That didn't take long :D

CRM

4th April 2009, 14:56

Boring out the 600 already?

That didn't take long :D

Well this is a 650 thread after all...

Anybody want to buy some wheels? I got them both on today but found the back one is not quite lining up on the sprocket side. If a put a spacer in there the disk won't line up (by about 3mm). Also can't seem to get the front calipers on - my old disk was a little worn and just can't get the space wide enough to get over the new disk (both 4mm but the old one was worn nearer to 3 - do I have to take the calipers apart or let out the fluid?)

I've got so frustrated I've wasted 2 Saturdays on this I've put the wheels on TradeMe here (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=211524004). See pics of the bike on my other thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=2012705#post2012705)

NordieBoy

4th April 2009, 15:34

Also can't seem to get the front calipers on - my old disk was a little worn and just can't get the space wide enough to get over the new disk (both 4mm but the old one was worn nearer to 3 - do I have to take the calipers apart or let out the fluid?)

Stick a clean screwdriver in between the pads and lever them apart.
Makes it a lot easier.
Make sure you pump the brakes a few times before using them for an emergency stop :D

CRM

5th April 2009, 08:36

Stick a clean screwdriver in between the pads and lever them apart.
Makes it a lot easier.
Make sure you pump the brakes a few times before using them for an emergency stop :D

Yeah tried the screwdriver trick but still not happening - probably next time I get a chance to work on it will go straight in - just how it goes sometimes I guess. :confused:

Tony W

5th April 2009, 15:02

Yeah tried the screwdriver trick but still not happening - probably next time I get a chance to work on it will go straight in - just how it goes sometimes I guess. :confused:

Undoing the caliper bleed nipple first, may help.

cynna

6th April 2009, 03:56

that sucks that they didnt fit- im tempted but will have the same trouble

CRM

6th April 2009, 09:25

that sucks that they didnt fit- im tempted but will have the same trouble

I think the best way would be to get 3mm planed off the sprocket side of the wheel - probably do-able. if they don't sell I might take it in and see what the engineers can do.

zxcvbnm

7th April 2009, 20:43

I had one while in AU, wish I could have brought it back with me. Might get another one day when I get organized again.

Tony W

18th April 2009, 22:53

Wow, these 24.5L tanks are HUGE !
Beautifully made though, I must say.

(..not sure how to mount it...?)

cynna

19th April 2009, 00:27

frewi

19th April 2009, 07:35

Thought I'd chime in after reading this thread for while. Got me an Xr 650R about 7 months back, after two years riding my old Xr 500 over here in France. The riding here is mostly rocky trails in woods with abit of fast country lanes. It can get abit tight at times. The 650 is like a tractor!! Put a new tire on it after riding all winter slipping all over the place and wow!! what a difference. Infact the beast gets me out of more trouble then it gets me into. A bit of a step in the trail or a bit of a dip with a flick of the throttle and its all behind you. Good fun the big bores. Hoping maybe soon to get some rims with road tyres give give it bash on the road. Dunno yet.
Heres a pichttp://img24.imageshack.us/img24/6311/051q.th.jpg (http://img24.imageshack.us/my.php?image=051q.jpg)

blackballs

19th April 2009, 08:39

damn that is big

should get decent range out of that. my aftermarket tank is only 16 l and good for less then 200k. better then the original 10 lite tho

is that a vapour speedo fitted? is it wired up as rev counter and to the radiator for the water temp etc? would you recommend it - i was thinking of getting one but i think i would have to let the experts fit it

I would reccommend the vapour unit, I fitted one to a Ktm once. Just send me a PM if you need a hand to fit it. Gives the bike a nice mondern look as well as displaying alot more info.

junkmanjoe

19th April 2009, 08:52

I had one while in AU, wish I could have brought it back with me. Might get another one day when I get organized again.

hi did ya bump in to madmax on ya travels round aussy...

what was the liters on that safari tank. 32L ?
i have a 30L safari.

buggsubique

19th April 2009, 13:46

Wow, these 24.5L tanks are HUGE !
Beautifully made though, I must say.

(..not sure how to mount it...?)

Damn, nice chunk of plastic! I think the best way would be to make up some sort of rack to mount it over the front wheel? Infact put some straps on it and wear it like a backpack?

Tony W

19th April 2009, 19:26

is that a vapour speedo fitted? is it wired up as rev counter and to the radiator for the water temp etc? would you recommend it - i was thinking of getting one but i think i would have to let the experts fit it

Yep, fully wired.
They are magic, full of features.
Totally recommended.:2thumbsup

vmk

14th May 2009, 14:13

Have any one else had problems with wof? Last year everything was OK, but now they have some new rules and my XR was way too loud.

Muffler end is uncorked and I'm trying to get the "corked" pipe end from Honda. If any one have one of these parts lying around, I would be more than happy to borrow one for the WOF...

Is it just this one wof-station or are they all as strict as this one?

MXNUT

14th May 2009, 15:25

Last year everything was OK, but now they have some new rules and my XR was way too loud.

Is it just this one wof-station or are they all as strict as this one?

Rules were ammended in June 08

Basicaly anthing over 125 cc must come in at under 97 dba
For a single cylinder four stroke this test is carried out at 3000 RPM

Most testing stations and Motorcycle dealers are now enforcing this rule.

vmk

14th May 2009, 16:06

OK, have to get bike under 97dB some how.

Is there anywhere info how the noise measurement should be done? Wof-guy was holding the sound meter about 40 cm from the pipe, usually I have seen measurements taken from 1 meter.

It might be difficult to get bike quiet enough even with original pipe end...maybe I have to buy pipe like one below!

NordieBoy

14th May 2009, 19:33

cynna

15th May 2009, 17:08

depends where you go for the wof some places are stricter then others. i never had any trouble with getting a wof for my harley with drag pipes. the same place also gives my uncorked xr wof as well

now it will be on the computer that you failed the noise test so you cant really get somewhere else to pass it so easily. maybe ask on the main forum for some suggestions?

i would take it to another shop and ask if they would pass it being that loud. if so pay for another wof and get it done there

CRM

16th May 2009, 09:39

I went for a WOF here at the main testing station in Whangarei yesterday and after reading your post was a little apprehensive. My XR600 has a WR450 pipe on it which is quiet at low revs :msn-wink: but pretty loud when you open it up (consequently short-shifting around town required) :Police:. But they didn't seem to notice the noise (or the broken tail-light LOL) and i never noticed them testing it. So good to go for another 6 months anyway :first:.

vmk

21st May 2009, 14:25

WOF :done:

I made diy-baffler from stuff that I found from my garage. Made bike much quieter, still bit more dB's than legal at high RPM's, but since the bike dont have rev counter and they were not able to say when the exact 3000 rpm is they let it go trough :) Asked to make it bit more quieter for next WOF... I guess that filling muffler with wool will do the last dB's.

Nothing big happened to performance, but made the bike much nicer to ride with out ear plugs. And still has that nice big bore sound :2guns:

cynna

5th June 2009, 04:12

got my hands on a 24 l acerbis tank. looks way bigger then mu 16 l. havent really notice the extra weight but my knees copped a few bruises going over the rough stuff on the bottom edges of the hole in the middle..... might have to make up some padding somehow

CRM

9th July 2009, 08:48

I put a new air filter and no-toil filter oil in my XR600 and for some reason I'm finding it harder to start and not running so cleanly at higher revs. It gets to about 140 in top and starts spluttering. I'm wondering if the air flow is improved with the new filter and the jetting maybe needs tweaking (as far as I know it's standard jetting but is running a WR450 pipe so will be flowing easier anyway).

Any thoughts? I know it needs new rings so wondering about getting it rejetted when I get the rings done.

NordieBoy

9th July 2009, 14:39

CRM

2nd September 2009, 14:51

I had the shop look at my XR600, wondering if it was just the rings needing doing but when they took it apart there was some damage in the top of the piston plus some water damage to the bore where she had a drink at some stage so they gave her a rebore, new cam-chain and refaced the valves. It's got rid of the oil use problem and I've done about 800km running her in (mainly a trip to the Cape with my young-uns a couple of weekends ago - see pics below) and I'm just about to change the oil.

But it's still no easier to start (it used to be easier when I get her - maybe it was because the weather was warmer or because I've recently turned 50 :shutup:). Anyway I read somewhere that if you run slightly lighter oil it can make them easier to start. Anyone tried this? What sort of grade would be safe?

Any other ideas of things I can do short of buying a KLR or DR? I know I have the technique okay as it used to start pretty consistently 4th kick or so from cold and 2nd or 3rd from hot. I've heard you can get a trick spark plug that helps - anybody tried that? Also I've heard you can change the carb to an Edlebrook (?) or Mikuni pumper but that's out of the question unless someone has one sitting in their shed they'd like to donate...

Any thoughts?

cynna

2nd September 2009, 16:20

my xr needs a stronger kick to start then my dr350 does but it is never much of a hassle except wehn its cold and been sitting a while - then i just try to start it about 30 minutes before i need to go and before i have all my gear on. its amazing how hot you get trying to kick start a bike a few times...

i have heard you can fit electic starters to them so that may be something to look into

Cary

4th September 2009, 20:39

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Going to be used as Adv bike, like it so far. Taking it to Woodhill Sunday to give it some sand work and first gravel ride.

CRM

4th September 2009, 22:45

Yeah great to see the XR revival happening. Looks a real nice one :woohoo:.

Cary

13th September 2009, 13:34

CRM

14th September 2009, 09:38

I'm planning on doing a work trip through NZ in the next month or two and want to do it on a bike. My problems is a) the XR is okay for 300km or so a day but wouldn't want to do much more and b) I can't afford two bikes at present SO I've put the XR on Trademe (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=241679653) :weep:

I really want to do this trip but I'll be very sad to see her go. Anyway if anyone is interested or maybe into doing a swap with something tourable (fairing and panniers) of similar value let me know.

cynna

16th September 2009, 03:55

at least you have the right time of year to sell - any bites yet?

cynna

16th September 2009, 03:59

I need the rear shock spring preload limits if anyone has a XR650R owners manual?

I have found workshop manual but they refer you to owners for these settings & had no luck finding/searching for one to download/check.

I know the standard is 236.5mm & service limit 240mm.

I'm a big fat bugger so need to check max so i can preload spring to see if i'll (probably) need to up spring rate (weather i do or not is another thing!)

Any help much appreciated

i have the little handbook that comes with the bike if thats what u mean - will try and remember to have a look tomorrow (u might have to remind me)

otherwise the info is probably on the net - there is a great site for the xr but i cant remember the name if it off hand. again i will try and remember to find out tomorrow

NordieBoy

16th September 2009, 07:45

i have the little handbook that comes with the bike if thats what u mean - will try and remember to have a look tomorrow (u might have to remind me)

otherwise the info is probably on the net - there is a great site for the xr but i cant remember the name if it off hand. again i will try and remember to find out tomorrow

XR's only?
Thumpertalk?

CRM

16th September 2009, 08:22

at least you have the right time of year to sell - any bites yet?

Yeah I've had a couple and there's a guy coming up from Auckland to look tomorrow so looking like she might be going :weep:

cynna

17th September 2009, 15:59

got hold of some motard wheels. got a few things that need doing before i can use them - caliper bracket, sprockets, smaller front guard and need to shorten the side stand

Waihou Thumper

17th September 2009, 16:16

Want to take a few links out of the chain...:2thumbsup

CRM

17th September 2009, 16:19

got hold of some motard wheels. got a few things that need doing before i can use them - caliper bracket, sprockets, smaller front guard and need to shorten the side stand

Looking sweet - they fitting okay? Mine were so fiddly i gave up. How much did they set you back?

cynna

18th September 2009, 02:56

Want to take a few links out of the chain...:2thumbsup

lol yeah that as well - have a smaller chain but havent broken my offroad chain to add a master link yet - just changed the wheels over to see if the spacers etc were ok

good spotting tho

cynna

18th September 2009, 03:07

Looking sweet - they fitting okay? Mine were so fiddly i gave up. How much did they set you back?

i remember you having problems with yours - thats why i quickly bolted them on to see if it was going to be too much of a hassle before i spent any more money on it

was a bit tricky squeezing the rear 160 in - was a bit of a tight fit. had to remove the disc guard and will have to grind a bit off the chain guide. apart from that i had no trouble. havent been able to test them as i have to get a caliper spacer for the larger front rotor and fit my other chain

overall it was quite an easy change over

cant say how much in case my girlfriend reads this lol. was a bit more then i was supposed to spend.... :whistle:

NordieBoy

18th September 2009, 07:39

lol yeah that as well - have a smaller chain but havent broken my offroad chain to add a master link yet - just changed the wheels over to see if the spacers etc were ok

good spotting tho

Makes it look like a KTM :lol:

Taz

18th September 2009, 08:15

Makes it look like a KTM :lol:

Yeah but a fat middle aged KTM :rofl:

exretailer

5th October 2009, 18:41

Hi,

If you are still after a Vapor Computer PM me, I can do them for considerably less than the $340.00 I saw posted, also have the Vapor dash assemblys available as well.

Thanks

KX500

14th October 2009, 11:02

Hi all

Looking to buy an xr650, if anyone hear's of one for sale in Christchurch can you please PM me.

Cheers

dino3310

12th November 2009, 07:30

Scroll down page to you hit the sahara kit:drool:
http://www.xrstuff.co.uk/index.htm

Waihou Thumper

12th November 2009, 08:40

Scroll down page to you hit the sahara kit:drool:
http://www.xrstuff.co.uk/index.htm

Can't see it anywhere?

dino3310

12th November 2009, 10:01

:oops: click on the...Wider range of large capacity tanks now available....... then scroll down to this

150815

Waihou Thumper

12th November 2009, 12:11

:oops: click on the...Wider range of large capacity tanks now available....... then scroll down to this

150815

it all ads up dunnit? :yes: That is a shite load of money for the extra fuel.....to carry.

Paul W

12th November 2009, 19:54

warewolf

12th November 2009, 20:04

Try this post (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129501931&postcount=966) in the Tyre choice for adventure riding (Mixing road and off-road) (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=31920) sticky.

CRM

12th November 2009, 20:08

Hi there, I am looking at some Dunlop D605's for my 95 XR6, but they come in 4.6-18 and I dont know what that coresponds to eg 110/80 or 120/80 or 130/80. I want something fat but the rim is only a 2.15. Any help apreciated? Paul.

My XR600 had 120/90 18's (Michelin AC10's) which equates to 4.60 I think. That seems to be a good size for it - fits the rims fine and doesn't rub but still nice and fat.

warewolf

12th November 2009, 20:52

My XR600 had 120/90 18's (Michelin AC10's) which equates to 4.60 I think.Usually, yes, but the AC10 120/90 is an unusual size, actually a low-profile 120/100 ie a big mo-fo tyre, roughly a 5.10. It is not a skinny 120/90 equivalent to the 100/100 or 4.00.

Hope that makes sense!

CRM

13th November 2009, 10:31

Usually, yes, but the AC10 120/90 is an unusual size, actually a low-profile 120/100 ie a big mo-fo tyre, roughly a 5.10. It is not a skinny 120/90 equivalent to the 100/100 or 4.00.

Hope that makes sense!

I thought it was equivalent to a 5.10 but I just did a quick metric to imperial measurement and it comes out at 4.60, but it certainly looks wide like a 5.10 so that explains it I guess.

CRM

13th November 2009, 10:46

Well she's gone... Mark just took her away :bye:.

She's been a great fun bike and an I wish him all the best with her. I'm sure he'll have a blast.

Waihou Thumper

13th November 2009, 20:25

Well she's gone... Mark just took her away :bye:.

She's been a great fun bike and an I wish him all the best with her. I'm sure he'll have a blast.

Thanks mate, was going to call you. It was missing heaps on my ride this arvo....first I thought fuel, naa, plenty there...I got home and saw that the choke was in the first position:Oops:...Doh! Once I put that back, the second speed run was sweet!
The manual is awesome, but it don't tell you how to take the saddle off....Is there a secret Honda handshake for this? :sweatdrop

You didn't hide my numberplate! :shit: Now they all know!

NordieBoy

13th November 2009, 21:20

Damn that's a good looking tank.

Waihou Thumper

13th November 2009, 21:40

Damn that's a good looking tank.

Wouldnt have bought if for that! First thing I did when I got home was to put the labels back on...I was thinking as I gave it a screw, was I drilling into the tank...? :Oops:
Sorry CRM, blue, red, yellow..don't care mate..It holds a shit load of fuel...:)

CRM

14th November 2009, 08:02

Wouldnt have bought if for that! First thing I did when I got home was to put the labels back on...I was thinking as I gave it a screw, was I drilling into the tank...? :Oops:
Sorry CRM, blue, red, yellow..don't care mate..It holds a shit load of fuel...:)

:Oops: Yeah it's one of those Honda things - there are some bolts under the rear guard that remove the seat plus part of the airbox shroud/ lower guard. There are some bolts that take off the subframe and it's not them (I used to take them off first thinking it is them then have to take the others out too) but just keep on taking out bolts you'll get it :blink:. Glad you're having fun...:rockon:

Waihou Thumper

14th November 2009, 12:52

Does anyone out there know if rims off a RMZ will fit onto a XR600?
The hubs have four holes for the disc and six for the sprocket, wouls the axle size be the same seeing it is a Japper too?
Does anyone out there know?
Thanks.

dino3310

14th November 2009, 13:52

wouldnt know but i do know n 80s xr will fit a 80s DR

Taz

14th November 2009, 19:06

XR axle size is 15mm from memory and RMZ is 22mm I believe.

Good site here for info www.thumpertalk.com

And don't forget ballards for info and bits also.

warewolf

14th November 2009, 19:22

Check the parts fiche for each year model, see what the wheel bearing sizes are. Not only will this tell you the axle size, but if they are close you may e able to easily change them to suit.

eg when I used '91 DR350 wheels on my '01 DR-Z250, the rear was identical but the front had 15mm axle vs 17 on the later bike. A change of wheel bearings sorted that out. The number of brake disc bolts was different but didn't matter, as the dimensions of the disc were the same.

You have to watch the centring of the wheel; swaps like these often involve machining up spacers to suit.

dino3310

30th November 2009, 13:15

Street legal 2002 XR650R Full HRC KIT
152981

friggen awesome

dino3310

30th November 2009, 13:19

and another :drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:
152982

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527510

dino3310

30th November 2009, 20:45

Yeah great idea - XR600's included of course?:rockon:...turn back the yellow tide... :scooter:

Big Red Pigs forever:first: !!

:bash: and now you ride a Suzi :whistle: :lol:

Woodman

30th November 2009, 20:49

Hey Dino, I was going through all my shit in the shed yesterday arvo and found a haynes manual for xr600,s. If you want it pm me your addy and I will send it as i have no use for it now.

dino3310

30th November 2009, 22:01

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=2994&pictureid=35803

Ouch

dino3310

30th November 2009, 22:05

try that again, link playin up.
153071

Ouch

CRM

1st December 2009, 08:02

:bash: and now you ride a Suzi :whistle: :lol:

Yeah whateva :yawn:. Still like Honda's best... but you just gotta be practical sometimes unfortunately. At least it's not yellow. Maybe I should have kept those other Honda graphics and put them on the Strom.

Actually the VStrom is a fantastic bike for what it does - no regrets but I just wish I could have both ;)

Waihou Thumper

1st December 2009, 11:58

try that again, link playin up.
153071

Ouch

Ouch and double ouch...:crybaby:
Should have been spotted that one...:eek5:
I never even saw it mate...shit..:Oops:

dino3310

2nd December 2009, 06:41

no worries mate, i'l just weld the bugga on :shutup: till i can afford to get it fixed next summer

CRM

2nd December 2009, 08:27

no worries mate, i'l just weld the bugga on :shutup: till i can afford to get it fixed next summer

:mellow: Can't see from the photo but was it actually slipping? When I had this off about january to change the sprocket it was okay then - maybe just got brittle? Maybe rather than weld it on you could just build up the splines a bit and grind them to fit?

Taz

2nd December 2009, 08:39

Take you an afternoon to strip and replace that shaft.......

dino3310

2nd December 2009, 09:34

:mellow: Can't see from the photo but was it actually slipping? When I had this off about january to change the sprocket it was okay then - maybe just got brittle? Maybe rather than weld it on you could just build up the splines a bit and grind them to fit?

comes off the shaft, to much movement for the retainer, welding splines dont last long been there done that before, best thing to do(and peace of mind) is replace the shaft, like Anthrax said "Take you an afternoon to strip and replace that shaft" but 7 to 8undie for parts this close to xmas aint gonna happen.

dino3310

2nd December 2009, 09:35

Take you an afternoon to strip and replace that shaft.......

might even do the full strip and repaint, a big Might though

dino3310

4th December 2009, 20:24

anyone got a new XR600 sprocket retainer, they could part with quick smart? would pay for it offcourse... ive orderd one but its gona take another week or two to get here, only got this weekend and next to ride then nothing till about mid jan:doh:

junkmanjoe

4th December 2009, 21:22

dino mate...
whats to go there...ya new motor broke...you been doing jumps on it..

JATZ

4th December 2009, 21:29

dino3310

5th December 2009, 09:17

dino mate...
whats to go there...ya new motor broke...you been doing jumps on it..

only ridin it down the road, thats when i found the prob, when i road it home again the sprock was rubbing against the guard and i had my foot against the guard so that would rattle of. yeah she broke mate, just trying to hori it up for summer, pull the motor out next year

dino3310

5th December 2009, 10:30

Whats it look like ? circlip or plate? and have you got any measurements

plate, its a funny looking one centre mates with the splines and bolt holes slightly offset. from what i can find out there isnt another bike that will mate it so she'll have to be an XR one

dino3310

5th December 2009, 20:00

one local XR owner came to my aid:woohoo::Punk: , will try the temp fix out tomorrow arvo:2guns:

CRM

6th December 2009, 07:04

plate, its a funny looking one centre mates with the splines and bolt holes slightly offset. from what i can find out there isnt another bike that will mate it so she'll have to be an XR one

Pretty sure there is one on that used spare sprocket in the box of goodies.

dino3310

6th December 2009, 07:18

Pretty sure there is one on that used spare sprocket in the box of goodies.

yeah mate theres one there, to much movement with that one need a new one to keep it tight as possible, not much teeth on the out side of the spline for the retainer so if theres to much movement it unlocks.:pinch:

hows the wee strom going, been on any gravel yet

dino3310

6th December 2009, 18:44

:Punk:Well had my first outing this arvo around some metal roads between Hams and Rags, all went well no dramas :sweatdrop , sprocket holding nicely so far.
Hopefully get down and around the 42nd after chrissy. :Punk:
Certainly great to get back on a light bike again, had the tank close to full to see what she was like all weighted over the front wheel and i was pleased with how planted she was yet still responsive :banana: , a lot easier to correct after a stuff up than the Big.... :whistle:
Theres a few little things in the set up i'l do to make her better for me, and will look at a more aggressive front tyre like E-09. i dont think the T63 gonna last long on the rear. :D
just gotta get the new shaft put in :bash: and walla, bushpig complete.:scooter:
Hopefully all sorted by next winter so i can get into some mud slinging :wari:
:done:

Waihou Thumper

7th December 2009, 09:05

:Punk:Well had my first outing this arvo around some metal roads between Hams and Rags, all went well no dramas :sweatdrop , sprocket holding nicely so far.
Hopefully get down and around the 42nd after chrissy. :Punk:
Certainly great to get back on a light bike again, had the tank close to full to see what she was like all weighted over the front wheel and i was pleased with how planted she was yet still responsive :banana: , a lot easier to correct after a stuff up than the Big.... :whistle:
Theres a few little things in the set up i'l do to make her better for me, and will look at a more aggressive front tyre like E-09. i dont think the T63 gonna last long on the rear.
just gotta get the new shaft put in and walla, bushpig complete.
Hopefully all sorted by next winter so i can get into some mud slinging :wari:
:done:

Good stuff, glad it all worked out in the end. She will do well for you Dino.
You will be running rings around me now, leaving nice ruts for the DR Pig to follow...:)

CRM

7th December 2009, 12:12

yeah mate theres one there, to much movement with that one need a new one to keep it tight as possible, not much teeth on the out side of the spline for the retainer so if theres to much movement it unlocks.:pinch:

hows the wee strom going, been on any gravel yet

Good that you've got it sorted for now at least... you got to enjoy it this time of year.

The Strom is going well - very competent and good performance. I've done a bit of gravel and some dirt tracks but at very sub-crazy speeds:yawn: I don't want to hurt my new panniers (or myself). Not the hoon-factor of the XR in the gravel but you get there.

I've just ridden down to Masterton and she's gone fantastic really - quite capable of 140km cruising (but of course I don't do that:Police:)

Enjoy that big single :rockon:

dino3310

7th December 2009, 13:18

Good stuff, glad it all worked out in the end. She will do well for you Dino.
You will be running rings around me now, leaving nice ruts for the DR Pig to follow...:)
Naa mate the bikes faster than me im still a Nana :lol:

Good that you've got it sorted for now at least... you got to enjoy it this time of year.
The Strom is going well - very competent and good performance. I've done a bit of gravel and some dirt tracks but at very sub-crazy speeds:yawn: I don't want to hurt my new panniers (or myself). Not the hoon-factor of the XR in the gravel but you get there.
I've just ridden down to Masterton and she's gone fantastic really - quite capable of 140km cruising (but of course I don't do that:Police:)

Enjoy that big single :rockon:

Cheers

dino3310

8th January 2010, 12:05

bump :lol:
well lads i was brought up on Suzis:shutup: , so they kinda in the blood:shit: , ive always been fond of the XR's but Fook me the more i ride my pig the more i like, i was looking at saving up for a new DR:gob: but fuck it im gonna get one of these Pigs cause they absolutely fuckin rock:Punk:
189674:woohoo:

Taz

8th January 2010, 13:57

In all seriousness just get a KTM 525 and all your adventure dreams can come true. oh and you can do Trail rides, motocross and even road race it too.

NordieBoy

8th January 2010, 14:38

ive always been fond of the XR's but Fook me the more i ride my pig the more i like, i was looking at saving up for a new DR:gob: but fuck it im gonna get one of these Pigs cause they absolutely fuckin rock:Punk:
189674:woohoo:

Now that's a Cnut Hill killer.

dino3310

8th January 2010, 14:44

In all seriousness just get a KTM 525 and all your adventure dreams can come true. oh and you can do Trail rides, motocross and even road race it too.

so pretty much all an XR can do but only more expensive

dino3310

8th January 2010, 14:45

Now that's a Cnut Hill killer.

when i get my counter shaft fixed im gonna get down there for a crack at it :headbang:

Waihou Thumper

8th January 2010, 15:06

when i get my counter shaft fixed im gonna get down there for a crack at it :headbang:

Let's hope 'crack' is not the operative word there mate...have an attempt at it would be better...:woohoo:

Taz

8th January 2010, 15:44

so pretty much all an XR can do but only more expensive

Yeah but I could do it at speed :lol:

dino3310

9th January 2010, 17:12

Let's hope 'crack' is not the operative word there mate...have an attempt at it would be better...:woohoo:

crack today went the auto decomp :angry2:

dino3310

9th January 2010, 17:15

Yeah but I could do it at speed :lol:

its just the vibrations alone on the ktm that make you feel like its going fast, people back of cause they see it shaking and are scared it gonna blow

Taz

9th January 2010, 18:15

525 is smooth as. You must be refering to those 640 road bike things.

dino3310

9th January 2010, 19:33

525 is smooth as. You must be refering to those 640 road bike things.

well i must admit i am and the 525 is a pretty awesome bike, BUT its fookin KTM orange so that makes it worth a :Pokey:

Taz

10th January 2010, 05:09

well i must admit i am and the 525 is a pretty awesome bike, BUT its fookin KTM orange so that makes it worth a :Pokey:

Damn you turn an awful shade of green when discussing Ktm's :lol: Green and orange don't go together :bleh:

Oh and you can't use the "Honda's are more reliable argument either"

dino3310

11th January 2010, 15:55

Oh and you can't use the "Honda's are more reliable argument either"

well not anymore anyway:oi-grr:

MXNUT

12th January 2010, 18:27

Oh and you can't use the "Honda's riders are more gay argument either"

There fixed !

dino3310

12th January 2010, 19:41

:spanking: :moon: :finger: :D

dino3310

12th January 2010, 22:44

well lads started the strip down tonight, got kids tommorrow so will be looking at thursday for full engine removal, starting to look like camchain tensioner but wont fully be sure till the no1 mechanic checks her over, will eventually do a full strip down and assesment to what will need replacing. will post prgress

Buddha#81

13th January 2010, 08:27

dino3310

13th January 2010, 12:17

cant tell you much bro, but i know i want one:drool:
im getting a lot of info off http://www.thumpertalk.com/ and http://www.advrider.com/ or http://www.4strokes.com/ or google.... the yanks are right up there with the XR know how
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409774

cynna

14th January 2010, 10:15

hi

im new to trail bikes but have had my xr650r for about a year. done about 6k with no troubles apart from a cam chain that was replaced. not sure how bulletproof they are - i have never seen a high milage one for sale..... not sure if thats a bad sign

another good site to check out is xr650r.net

Hi all, I'm seriously looking at trading my SMX and DRZ on a XR650R. I've owned a couple of XR600's and know them well but have had nothing to do with the 650. What should I look for? Are they as bullet proof as the 600? Claimed power is up 10-12 hp on the 600 (when derestricted)? Any input would be appreciated as long as its constructive.

Cheers

dino3310

14th January 2010, 10:42

stage 1 complete
190727
190726

dino3310

15th January 2010, 15:45

hi

im new to trail bikes but have had my xr650r for about a year. done about 6k with no troubles apart from a cam chain that was replaced. not sure how bulletproof they are - i have never seen a high milage one for sale..... not sure if thats a bad sign

another good site to check out is xr650r.net

normally you'l here some niggly sound as a warning before something major happens, eighties XRs would be blowing up before any reasonal klms where reached, but the 90s up are primo... you dont see many high klm ones for sale cause no one wants to part with such a wonderful beast:2thumbsup plus Honda dont sell them here anymore( tossers:tugger: )

dino3310

17th January 2010, 11:58

stage 2
tidy up the rusty spots
191307

dino3310

17th January 2010, 16:37

stage 3, back to gether awaiting motor
191401191400191399

Buddha#81

19th January 2010, 15:21

Hi all, I'm seriously looking at trading my SMX and DRZ on a XR650R. I've owned a couple of XR600's and know them well but have had nothing to do with the 650. What should I look for? Are they as bullet proof as the 600? Claimed power is up 10-12 hp on the 600 (when derestricted)? Any input would be appreciated as long as its constructive.

Cheers

Its a done deal, I'm the owner of a 2000 XR650R and love the thing, if the front door was bigger I'd be sleeping with it. Sorry guys its going to be motarded but will defently be doing adventure rides too.

For now I need to stop doing wheelies everywhere, but with that much torque how can you not!!!!!!

dino3310

20th January 2010, 12:21

:lol: Good man :2thumbsup

CRM

22nd January 2010, 10:48

Looking good Deano! I wondered what the stock tank would look like with the new graphics - very hot! New plate and everything!

dino3310

23rd January 2010, 20:33

yep getting there, i only tidied up the rough bits with a spray can:whistle:, was looking at full strip down and powder coat but all funds going into motor now....
most likely leave the little tank on(easy wheelies) and just chuck the big tank on for the longer rides.

dino3310

26th January 2010, 17:54

Does anyone know the last year the mighty XR was released in Aotearoa by bluewing?

GPS MAN

28th January 2010, 17:07

dino3310

28th January 2010, 19:49

Great Bikes! I had a '02 model in the states.. Rode the TransAm Trail on the beast.. I could have not picked a better bike for that ride.....

Really miss mine...

But, the KLR is much, much better on the road!

would love to get over there one day, buy a new XRR set it up and put 15-20k touring then bring it back to NZ

dino3310

1st February 2010, 17:09

waahooo got a new bike
193543

:laugh:

Taz

1st February 2010, 18:18

waahooo got a new bike
193543

:laugh:

:no::blink::crazy:

dino3310

1st February 2010, 18:26

my 4yr old said i should make a new one since mine was broken

NordieBoy

1st February 2010, 18:59

But Yammy blue?

dino3310

1st February 2010, 19:23

the 2 yr old wanted blue play doe, and since i got no toys to play with its the kids rulz for now :lol:
i could change the X to TT

dino3310

7th February 2010, 18:28

by any chance has anyone got a piston kit lying around

helenoftroy

11th February 2010, 14:57

Its a done deal, I'm the owner of a 2000 XR650R and love the thing, if the front door was bigger I'd be sleeping with it. Sorry guys its going to be motarded but will defently be doing adventure rides too.

For now I need to stop doing wheelies everywhere, but with that much torque how can you not!!!!!!

Rode one of the guys XR650R last night.....awesome awesome thing,so much fun!.....no comparrison to my DR!

Im still buzzing from the ride....my son Sam(Casualty) is going to try it......

Reckon hes going to be on the lookout for his next bike....(& mum wont mind a bit!:woohoo:)

Buddha#81

11th February 2010, 15:08

Rode one of the guys XR650R last night.....awesome awesome thing,so much fun!.....no comparrison to my DR!

Im still buzzing from the ride....my son Sam(Casualty) is going to try it......

Reckon hes going to be on the lookout for his next bike....(& mum wont mind a bit!:woohoo:)

Just to rark up the adventure boys the motard conversion is done, 20 minutes would have it back in adventure trim...........

dino3310

11th February 2010, 16:35

once my pigs back on the road and ive paid back what ive borrowed i'll be getting a motard set for her, shes a lotta fun in the tight stuff even with the knobs, can just amagine the performance with motard set up :headbang:

Taz

11th February 2010, 18:28

You don't really need the motard wheels just put some road tyres on the std wheels.

Buddha#81

11th February 2010, 19:27

You don't really need the motard wheels just put some road tyres on the std wheels.

Nah do the motard conversion and have the best of both worlds.

dino3310

11th February 2010, 19:36

You don't really need the motard wheels just put some road tyres on the std wheels.

f@ck that mate have you seen how long it takes me to change a tire nevermind 2 of them :lol:
2 spare rims shod with BT45s and only a 30min change over, i'l be a very happy chappy

helenoftroy

18th March 2010, 21:04

Rode one of the guys XR650R last night.....awesome awesome thing,so much fun!.....no comparrison to my DR!

Im still buzzing from the ride....my son Sam(Casualty) is going to try it......

Reckon hes going to be on the lookout for his next bike....(& mum wont mind a bit!:woohoo:)

Done!!
My son has a new bike!! a very tidy very low ks 2002 XR650R!!:wari:

dino3310

19th March 2010, 13:59

hey thats awesome :woohoo: , congrats Sam:niceone:

dino3310

24th March 2010, 20:05

Heres a great site for us XR fans to look at, nothing like a bit of self priase cause there just F#cking awesome
http://www.dirtrodders.com/xr650r/
http://www.dirtrodders.com/xr650r/bajaking.html

dino3310

25th March 2010, 10:28

its a shame we cant get bikes like this over here at this price
http://www.ecea.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=18944&mode=threaded

cruza

26th March 2010, 08:19

what was the last year they sold the 650r in nz? 05, 06? :shifty:

dino3310

26th March 2010, 09:25

what was the last year they sold the 650r in nz? 05, 06? :shifty:
dunno mate
i asked the same question a couple pages back, and still the little boy waits :lol:

cruza

26th March 2010, 12:02

dunno mate
i asked the same question a couple pages back, and still the little boy waits :lol:

Yeah , were slow sellers towards the end , as every clown wanted the 426's and 450 rockets

cooneyr

26th March 2010, 12:42

XR650R Adventure maybe? Looks really nicely done. Wonder where he got the fairing from and I though the alloy subframe meant panniers such as these were a bit of a no no.

http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008/03/02/bikepics-1202315-full.jpg

dino3310

26th March 2010, 16:40

pretty hot looking bike, ive seen a few with that hrc race kit set up but those panniers look rude.
but like you say alloy frame an all i can see that bugga breaking

NordieBoy

26th March 2010, 17:02

If that's the one I think it is, it got trashed in a crash and re-built with a TrailTech 8" headlight and small screen.

centaurus

26th March 2010, 18:35

pretty hot looking bike, ive seen a few with that hrc race kit set up but those panniers look rude.
but like you say alloy frame an all i can see that bugga breaking

As far as I know there are aftermarket steel subframes for people who get serious about carrying luggage.

dino3310

28th March 2010, 13:13

what was the last year they sold the 650r in nz? 05, 06? :shifty:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-280409155.htm

dino3310

28th March 2010, 13:29

fark where was this before i spent 2.5k on parts :shit: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-280429632.htm

cruza

28th March 2010, 15:13

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-280409155.htm

Hope its got rego on hold....... May have to hook up a load into central this coming week:shifty:

helenoftroy

28th March 2010, 16:39

My boy Sam ( Casualty )had his bike stolen from his garage overnight so please please look out for it for us!!

2002 XR650R alloybars -barkbusters,aftermarket black seat,immaculate tidy bike with 4500k on the clock

He is totally gutted,was a bike in a million...

Prolly stripped down already but ...

I picked up the bike in Alexandra on Thursday,he had a ride on thursday night,a wee ride on Friday than put it in the garage at his flat
There was a party at the flat on Friday night & a group of guys gate crashed,caused trouble & left only when the police were called....left in a white van...might just be a coincidence....garage opens with auto door openers,lock was forced

cynna

28th March 2010, 16:47

centaurus

28th March 2010, 17:07

helenoftroy

28th March 2010, 17:10

Theres some right delights out there eh!

We raced today, Budda was out on the XR

Theres another couple of guys on XR650s who came out to Ruapuna to watch
Sam was going to ride out to the track & show everyone the awesome machine(& get some starting hints....)
It wasnt to be...:bye:

helenoftroy

28th March 2010, 17:16

wankers - will keep eye out

found a bike trailer at the waimak yesterday. rang the police and it was stolen, they told me to push it out to the main track and they will send someone to get it. didnt want it to get stolen again so took it home and what was left of his gear. police got him to ring me and he came and got it a couple of hours later

was stolen fron hamner on friday night. he lost 2 bikes (wr250s i think he said) and a kids go cart. so another couple to keep and eye out for

Sorry to hear that helenoftroy. I'm really sory for you and your son - it really sucks, especially that it was newly purchased and he didn't have time to enjoy it. Hope they catch the thief/thevs or if not, at least I hope karma will catch up with them.

Thanks guys!

Just feel so sorry for him...

dino3310

28th March 2010, 17:34

oh fuck that really sucks Helen, hope Sam had it insured, even so it really friggen sux..:angry:

reminds me i gotta get some extra locks for when my pigs back home.

Karma will get the fuckers.

sorry for the cussing

helenoftroy

28th March 2010, 19:27

Karma!!....:Pokey:

Yes was insured!

He was going to chain it up when he took it to Varsity
it never got there!

dino3310

29th March 2010, 21:13

Has anyone got a spare chain slider they could part with. $$ or :drinkup: or :hug:

cynna

30th March 2010, 08:07

i recently brought a moose racing one from the states - half the price of a honda one and supposed to last longer. biffed the old one tho - probabaly different fit then yours anyway

cruza

30th March 2010, 12:38

Karma!!....:Pokey:

Yes was insured!

He was going to chain it up when he took it to Varsity
it never got there!

Thats the problem with sought after bikes, have to lock them up and watch where you leave them.Bit rough only having it a few days thru. Sounds like a organised take. Varisty? hell I'd just take a 500 dolla scooter , wouldn't risk it.

Very sad for Sam. another very tasty one down central at the moment.....hands off

helenoftroy

30th March 2010, 16:49

Thats the problem with sought after bikes, have to lock them up and watch where you leave them.Bit rough only having it a few days thru. Sounds like a organised take. Varisty? hell I'd just take a 500 dolla scooter , wouldn't risk it.

Very sad for Sam. another very tasty one down central at the moment.....hands off

Hey cruza go for the one down south!

(theres some mint bikes in central & the guys at Davidsons Honda,Alex know most of them btw)

We wont be in a position to buy another till insurance pays out which is at least 30 days,& Sams CBR hasnt sold yet either....

helenoftroy

30th March 2010, 17:08

Just looked at the one in Central on Trade Me....

What do you guys think?

Would it be much of an issue to vin/reg it & make it road legal or is it hard to say without seeing it?

Squiggles

30th March 2010, 17:59

Would it be much of an issue to vin/reg it & make it road legal or is it hard to say without seeing it?

Requires a massive paper trail if it hasnt been reg'd before...

cooneyr

30th March 2010, 19:35

Just looked at the one in Central on Trade Me....

What do you guys think?

Would it be much of an issue to vin/reg it & make it road legal or is it hard to say without seeing it?

If there is no export papers including dereg from America and import into NZ papers it would be very hard to impossible. Propably better to wait for another one - they are not that uncommon are they?

Cheers R

dino3310

31st March 2010, 07:13

If there is no export papers including dereg from America and import into NZ papers it would be very hard to impossible.
Cheers R

Try immpossible, tried it on a DR and with out proof of laden, change of ownership etc from the states you aint got a shit show, there are a couple of real nice ones that keep popping up on terdme every now and then

MXNUT

31st March 2010, 18:36

Try immpossible, tried it on a DR and with out proof of laden, change of ownership etc from the states you aint got a shit show, there are a couple of real nice ones that keep popping up on terdme every now and then

How is the rebuild going, got all the bits yet ???

dino3310

31st March 2010, 19:38

How is the rebuild going, got all the bits yet ???

number 1 mechanics got the bottom end all sown up, pistons just gone through customs so hopefully here in the next couple of days and then into reconditioners for bore next week, i'l pull a couple of sicky's to run her in :lol:

Buddha#81

1st April 2010, 20:28

Hey Chch 650 owners, does anyone have a 13tooth front sprocket I can flog for Methven and replace with new or pay for its use with beer. The tracks only 1 km long and need to gear the old gurl down. Your sprocket will be run with a new sprocket so should be all good. PM me please.

cynna

2nd April 2010, 02:02

yep not sure of its condition but will send a pm

cynna

2nd April 2010, 02:02

ooops double post....

centaurus

4th April 2010, 14:55

I finally bought a BRP miself. It looks like it has been prep-ed for motar racing (or at least partially):
- 110 front and 140 rear street tyres on 17inch rims
- braided brake lines
- secondary air filter where the crankcase breather hose should be
- suspect some suspension work has been done - it feels much stiffer than a stock xr
- yoshimura race muffler (stock header)
- looks like swingarm upgrade (either yoshimura swingarm or the guy just stuck a yoshimura sticker on it, but the swingarm looks newer than the bike)
- upgraded brakes both front and back.
- no engine work according to the previous owner but can't be sure
- endurance odometer (the front wheel doesn't have the thingy that the stock speedo cable hooks into) and upgraded headlights

I have a few questions for people who have had a 650 for a while:
- does crankcase breather hose replacement for an air filter have any benefits, or should I put back the hose to the airbox?
- does anybody have some XR650 parts laying around? I have a few bits missing/broken
- how can I tell if the suspension is the stock one or has been upgraded?
- for people who motarded their xr650 - how did you solve the kick stand issue (with 'tard wheels it's too long). Cut it, or you have two kickstands and you switch them when you switch the wheels?

dino3310

4th April 2010, 17:58

breather hose filter or valve http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCV_valve
theres a few write ups on adv rider and positive feed back on them.

dino3310

6th April 2010, 13:35

:woohoo: guess what arrived today :wari::wari:
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dino3310

6th April 2010, 20:49

Buddha#81

6th April 2010, 21:18

- for people who motarded their xr650 - how did you solve the kick stand issue (with 'tard wheels it's too long). Cut it, or you have two kickstands and you switch them when you switch the wheels?

I cut 30mm out of mine and welded the original end on.......not too bad with original wheels.

JATZ

6th April 2010, 21:22

stunning aint it
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Craig at http://www.motoxparts.co.nz/ was most excellent in helping me out, piston kit $248 to my door. i think he ordered a few extras as there seems to be a quite a few XRs floating around.

Those guys did the re-sleeve of the XT, and a bloody nice job of it they did too, I can't remember the exact cost but they suplyed the piston kit too for a reasonable price

dino3310

7th April 2010, 10:25

Those guys did the re-sleeve of the XT, and a bloody nice job of it they did too, I can't remember the exact cost but they suplyed the piston kit too for a reasonable price

They good alrite mate, i was looking all over the net mainly at the states for pistons etc, but these guys had them slightly cheaper and i got no credit card so the good old kiwi cash or bank deposite is primo for me, they got the good stuff to like - JE and Wossner pistons, wossner a top of the line from germany(factory race teams use them) .
For a kit from honda is around $350 for a multi batched cast piston :puke: ....

dino3310

7th April 2010, 10:28

Anyone got a m12 heli coil floating around with a tap i can borrow.

Also looking for a manual decomp bracket or a full set up.

tri boy

7th April 2010, 19:10

Helicoil fitted mate.

dino3310

7th April 2010, 20:25

Helicoil fitted mate.

:hug::love: :drinknsin

dino3310

7th April 2010, 20:33

while im here i might as well ask,(again)
Has n e one got a manual decomp bracket, cable or lever lying around?. i am gonna order a new one tommorrow so if theres one floating around give me a txt 021 791684 before i throw more beer money away.

Deano
:rockon:

dino3310

13th April 2010, 20:47

Guess what...... theres a big red and white pig in my shed:Punk::wari:

Rode her home this evening, and she felt waaaay better and sounded sooo farkin quiet(engine).
Just gotta do some bedding in rides.

Many many Thanks to my mate for doing the meke job, a many an hour was spent making sure she was done up Right. :2guns:

i cant believe how much crap was pulled out and replaced, it would have been close to a full on headfuck siezure, lucky my mate said it dont sound right and told me to park it up.
anyways she fixed and ready to booggie:wari:

tri boy

15th April 2010, 17:50

Give those watercooled fancy pants bush pigs a drag, (once it's run in).
They may be quite surprised at the filthy ol air cooled pig.:scooter:

dino3310

15th April 2010, 19:16

:lol: fark i reckon, shes got a shit load of toke for a 600 :woohoo: which is great cause like budda sez "its easier to gain horsepower than to lose weight" and the pigs got plenty of that to get my fat arse around :lol:

junkmanjoe

15th April 2010, 20:13

super stoked for ya mate,,, the beast has awakened...
looking forward to riding with you..

JMJ

dino3310

16th April 2010, 17:32

went for a blat around the te akau coast rd up to the port today, bike is running awesome.
im pretty wrapped with the handling from the ol girl, shes definately a lot faster than her rider, seems no matter what i ride im still a nana :lol:
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helenoftroy

1st May 2010, 20:26

Yes!! we have a replacement XR for son Sams one that was stolen!

Rego lapsed but that will be easily sorted,extra set of rims/tyres,spare exhaust & few other bits

Last bike was in Alexandra this bike was two minutes from my house lol

The guy was 5"4" and had to put the bike on a large block of wood to kick her over....

dino3310

2nd May 2010, 09:49

was it this 1 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=286277694
if it is it looks like a fantastic bike.

congrats Sam

helenoftroy

2nd May 2010, 19:51

was it this 1 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=286277694
if it is it looks like a fantastic bike.

congrats Sam

Yeah! thats the one

and way less $$ than the last .... phew!

The guy had a HRC kit that he was planning to put on it(till he realised the bike was a bit much for him lol)

Padmei

2nd May 2010, 20:04

seen this site?
http://www.rallye-tenere.net/Honda.html

dino3310

2nd May 2010, 20:23

Yeah! thats the one

and way less $$ than the last .... phew!

The guy had a HRC kit that he was planning to put on it(till he realised the bike was a bit much for him lol)
Ha Ha nice 1, does it need much for the re vinn

seen this site?
http://www.rallye-tenere.net/Honda.html

cheers Padmei, shit you know i didnt even know:gob: honda won a Dakar:Punk: i just thought they kicked arse in the yankie desert races

helenoftroy

2nd May 2010, 20:24

seen this site?
http://www.rallye-tenere.net/Honda.html

Awesome! go The Big Red Pigs

Only new bike Ive ever owned was a XL500 brought in 1981 -I soo loved that bike and did I have some adventures on her!:woohoo:

Hope mum & son will get to do the next Dusty Butt

Padmei

2nd May 2010, 20:26

Awesome! go The Big Red Pigs

Only new bike Ive ever owned was a XL500 brought in 1981 -I soo loved that bike and did I have some adventures on her!:woohoo:

Hope mum & son will get to do the next Dusty Butt

Hopefully it'll be up here & your boy can get his boats soaking wet for the weekend

dino3310

2nd May 2010, 20:30

Hope mum & son will get to do the next Dusty Butt

That would be cool, i gotta wait another 4 years for my boy

helenoftroy

2nd May 2010, 20:34

Hopefully it'll be up here & your boy can get his boats soaking wet for the weekend

Well hopefully you will be there Padmei,to rescue another saturated family member if need be??

Dino,bikes plate is there ,indicators etc,so shouldnt be a biggie to get sorted

timg

2nd May 2010, 22:36

helenoftroy

2nd May 2010, 23:43

Good to see that it all ended well. Sam will be rapt. :)

Thanks Tim

Yes - Sams very happy:yes:

dino3310

11th May 2010, 14:25

Had a play around with the Pigs gearing and chucked the little stock tank back on her, man what a lot of fun she is.
Had a 13 front and 48 rear sprockett which ment a top speed of around 130ish shit for road but big smiles in the dirt.
the more i ride this pig the more i dont wonna stop...

cynna

11th May 2010, 16:02

im getting pissed of trying to start mine. cant believe how kicking starting a bike can be such hard work.

centaurus

11th May 2010, 16:24

im getting pissed of trying to start mine. cant believe how kicking starting a bike can be such hard work.

Check compression and air/fuel mix. If these are right it should start first pop. I am not an experienced kick-starter but I'm amazed how easily mine starts - almost always first kick.

dino3310

11th May 2010, 20:15

something aint tuned right bro. if she tuned right you shouldnt have any probs, there normally a piece of piss to start.
once you over that TDC it should fire right up.... have ya checked valves, decomp free play, plug etc etc

shouldnt be hard work bro thats ment to start when trying to hold on to the bugger.

dino3310

11th May 2010, 21:18

i went for a wof today, the wof man didnt even atempt to start my piggy. said he'd been bitten before :lol:

cynna

12th May 2010, 02:53

dino3310

12th May 2010, 18:49

got it going in the end - started as soon as i kicked it without the choke on. only took a 100 kicks before i tried that

due for a valve check and it had been sitting a few weeks if that had anything to do with it

sitting a few weeks fuel couldve been a little stale in the bowl, but yer the choke is a touchy thing, im still figuring out how cold is it to use full/half or nudda. sometimes i havent had her going for week and she'll fire straight away with no choke.:scratch:

dino3310

12th May 2010, 19:20

new home made:shit: sump guard
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cooneyr

12th May 2010, 22:01

Cool. Ive got to make one for my XR at some stage and thats a good idea. One thing I'd suggest though - invert the bolts at the back. If you hit a rock or two the only way you'll get it off is to grind the nutts off (ouch!) The mushroom head bolts are perfect for use upside down.

Cheers R

dino3310

13th May 2010, 11:19

yeah though about that, but then i'd have to change the bracket cause the bolt gets in the way of the mounting bolts, ive banged it with the hammer to bend them a little so the nuts wouldnt come off so there gonna get grinded of anys so sacrificial for now

CRM

13th May 2010, 13:02

dino3310

16th May 2010, 20:18

I love my XR6,:love:
it friggen rocks in the tight stuff :Punk:

Cary

26th May 2010, 15:38

cooneyr

26th May 2010, 15:44

When I needed one for my previous DR650 the local suzi shop suggested a nylon chopping board cut and bent to shape. Gotta be cheaper than $170!

cynna

26th May 2010, 15:47

i was quoted about $190 and about 4 weeks so i got an aftermarket one of the net for around 100 and only took around 5 days to get here

made of stronger material thats supposed to last longer then the stock one as well

couldnt find any locally and wasnt going to pay twice the price and wait more then twice as long for the honda shop to order one in

Just got quoted $170 3 weeks x Japan for one of these :shit:

Dino, did you find one for yours locally?

Chains started to eat thru swingarm so need one pronto, any body brought one recently?

Not gonna pay $170, might have to DIY one unless i can find a cheaper option :blink:

Cary

26th May 2010, 15:54

cynna

26th May 2010, 16:02

was from the parts store on thumpertalk

heres the link to the index page
http://shop.thumpertalk.com/Sprockets_Chains_s/917.htm

have a look thru the chainslides. think i got the msr one - not too sure. postage is quite steep but still works out cheaper then ordering thu honda

Can you list the site for me?

Cary

26th May 2010, 16:08

Cheers mate, will do

Taz

26th May 2010, 19:44

Dude. Google.
http://blaisracingservices.com/Honda/XR650R/Motor-/-Drive-Line/XR650R-Upper-Chain-Slider-OEM/prod_114.html

dino3310

26th May 2010, 21:27

Just got quoted $170 3 weeks x Japan for one of these :shit:
Dino, did you find one for yours locally?
Chains started to eat thru swingarm so need one pronto, any body brought one recently?
Not gonna pay $170, might have to DIY one unless i can find a cheaper option :blink:

Naa mate none locally, well none that i want to pay for any way, when i buy one it will prolly be through bikebandit or simular, theres quite a few sites over there that have every possible part you could need for an xr:Punk: Fook bluewing honda ya rip of pricks(yeh yeh i know small market different economy blah blah blah)....
anyway this is what i came up with, cut from a blue plastic drum, done just over 1k and just a light bit of wear should get 10k out of it.
sorry bad photos, just took them now with cell phone
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