Chch Weds Maintenance Evenings 2010

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A few pics from the other night

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A few more

[maxf]

Hey - anyone who wants to see if it works on their screen/headlight/whatever, I'm bringing some Meguiars Plast-X plastic polish along next time, so if you want to give it a go bring some rags too. Been good on my polycarbonate screen, and does "clear" dull screens (and Jap car headlights!) but YMMV for anything coated etc). Not too aggressive either, so the result isn't easy to be "overdone" - but you do need elbow-grease.

Anyway, whatever...

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A few pics from tonight

[Peeteey]

(double post I know but I love you all for it! )

Hi kids, I need your advice ...

I've been hooked again on off roaders, well, dual purpose anyhoo. I'm trying to make my mind up between two models, an '86 XL600R with 50,000 odd and a '91 XR600 with 30,000 odd on it but 3000k ago had a complete engine rebuild, top and bottom.

What I'd love to find out is if there are any major differences between the two models? I know the XR is supposed to be sportier and the XL more of a work horse but what about weight, reliability, parts etc?

The XR attracts me because of the rebuild, I've always wanted one and it's in the south island.
The XL attracts me because I may be able to get it a bit cheaper but it's in the north island so kinda negates that. It also has passenger pegs plus the fitting for a top box which would be good. I'd like to put Gem on the back and to have somewhere to put our crap so she doesn't have to wear a backpack.

The XR is obviously in better nick, rebuild etc plus there's some surface rust on the XL. The XR may need new tyres for a WOF, too knobly possibly, which bumps the price up.
The XL's Ks are getting up there. Is there any maintenance or problems that may arise from an old thumper with 50,000k's on the clock?

Here's the XR:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...86&permanent=0

Here's the XL:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=298549566

Is it my imagination or does the XL look like it has a bigger tank? That's a plus if it does ...
I know footpegs and topbox are do-able to either models so really I'd love to know:

Weight difference
Comfort difference
Reliability difference
Running costs Difference

As most of you know, I'm not a racer. That doesn't mean I wouldn't love the XR to bits but if there's a large comfort difference then it may be enough to sway the vote.

Helen's DR felt just about right for me, not too heavy, not too big, plenty of beans with smooth delivery.

Thanks for any help!

Pete

[KiwiPhoenix]

(double post I know but I love you all for it! )

Pete

Yeah yeah!

[KiwiPhoenix]

But I'll be no help what so ever anyways!

[JAS-1100]

hey guys need to do topend on my 1983 XR500R can bring it to the wednesday maintenance nite if keen

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hey guys need to do topend on my 1983 XR500R can bring it to the wednesday maintenance nite if keen

Sounds like a scheme. Go for it!!!!!

[helenoftroy]

Will be along with some warm yummy treats(we're talking food here!!!)

stevewederell brought this food to my party.....got overlooked cause we were all a bit busy.....

See you guys Wednesday

[E Ashmore]

I like food!!!!!! So I'l be along for the company and the food

[BADGRL]

Might see if we can get down there for once! rofl. I know I've asked a dozen times... where exactly is the workshop again? :P

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Might see if we can get down there for once! rofl. I know I've asked a dozen times... where exactly is the workshop again? :P

Corner of Gloucester and Fitzgerald. Next to the laundry.

[Shadowjack]

I'm back - see y'all tonight.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I'm back - see y'all tonight.

Good seeing you tonight! Nice turnout even despite the cold!