It looks pretty good in the photo dont it!, just had a birthday paint and clean
Starts 1st or 2nd kick everytime (owned for 3 years)
Carb float needle not set right so it needs to run with the choke for a few minutes before you can turn it off without the bike flooding, I havent adjusted it because it goes hard and I like it like that. I can wheelstand it in 2nd gear... might not sound impressive but if my 135kg frame jumped on your back I bet you couldnt leave the ground.
Brakes are OK, I can lock the rear and have the front set light (so it wont lock on me) but it'll still stop the bike.
Chain and spockets are OK, dont slip or jump and have a bit of wear left in them.
Problems (not really just depends on how fussy you are)
Fork seals leak.
clutch cover has a repair that seeps oil (dosent leak when running or on the side stand but if you leave the bike leaned to the right side over night you'll have a nice present on your drive in the morning.
Kick start has a spot of weld to keep it on (never broken on me in 3 years)
Gear lever has a spot... same as above
Intake manifold has a crack that sucks air, I fixed it with silicone 3 years ago... hasnt ever been a problem.
Seat is ripped to hell, you can see in the photo. $45 for a new cover, I just havent been to get it yet (low priority)
Super reliable, runs (and more importantly revs) very good, I dont want to get rid of it but Im becoming deperate for a track bike, so I might just make you an offer so I can keep my xr
I want a road bike in running condition for the track-days, 400cc + single, 650cc + 4, no puss'y twins unless its an XS or RD
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