XR650r owners' thread

**Buddha#81:Me** · 19th January 2010, 15:21

Originally Posted by Buddha#81

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

Good man

**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

, 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

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!

**dino3310** · 28th January 2010, 19:49

Originally Posted by GPS MAN

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

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**Taz** · 1st February 2010, 18:18

Originally Posted by dino3310

waahooo got a new bike

**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

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

Originally Posted by Buddha#81

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!

)

**Buddha#81:Me** · 11th February 2010, 15:08

Originally Posted by helenoftroy

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!

)

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