XR650r owners' thread

[dino3310]

Peeteey, my XR6 has foot pegs bolted to frame so shes pretty good for the passenger BUT when 2 up my riding position focking suxs so ive taken the pegs of so i cant double
is this the XR you were looking at http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-298230986.htm
looks pretty good but through my own experiences dont trust "full rebuilds" make sure the reciepts are all there, even then make sure you get her checked right out.
is this the XL http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-298549566.htm
both look very tidy, but they are getting on a bit.
for to up and more road work the xl would suit more as for off road the XL wont touch the XR, the XL is slightly heavier and i think the frame is weaker as designed more for more road than trail/enduro.
after market tanks for both
helenoftroys DR sounds the right bike for what your looking at doing.

[dino3310]

actually mate the Dominator NX650 would be right up your alley

have a read http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252960

was a couple on terdme not long ago for 3k. bloody good strong bike

[Waihou Thumper]

Or a bootiful DR750s SR41A....

[Buddha#81:Me]

is this the XR you were looking at http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-298230986.htm

with a drum rear i'd be guessing that is a '88 not '91 too!

[brp]

Hey Buddha - ya get my PM re brake pads ? (all seemed to crash when sending) anyway here's the link that could solve ya brake problem if not
sorted http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=289320166

comes with good quality stainless heat shield



For those that have not come across it - there's a good article at the link for dialling in your xr650 suspension.


http://borynack.com/XR650R/Cycle/suspension.htm

[Buddha#81:Me]

Hey Buddha - ya get my PM re brake pads ? (all seemed to crash when sending) anyway here's the link that could solve ya brake problem if not
sorted http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=289320166

comes with good quality stainless heat shield

Yeah I hopefully have fixed my brake issue. I'll have to wait untill Greymouth to confirm if i'll die or not, its only on the street curcuits i'll have those sort of issues again. It appears keeping it rubber side down is more of an issue. Anyone got a set of plastic for a 650r lying around? hehehe

[centaurus]

... Anyone got a set of plastic for a 650r lying around? hehehe

I think I've seen one on trademe the two days ago.

[cynna]

torpedo.co.nz has 5 pack of oil filters for the xr650r and other models on sale today $27.50 with postage

not sure of the quality but shouldnt matter too much since you have to change the filter so often

[dino3310]

$19.95
http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/T...ilter---5-pack

[mattsdakar]

Yay finally sold my DRZ400E on trademe this week so can go ahead and buy my mates (aka Ian Ferris's) pimped XR650R.
Looking forward to the extra power, comes with many extras incl safari tank custom made fairing, braided lines etc etc etc
Have kept my supermoto wheels to fit which I'll try and sort next week, calling Buddha, come in Buddha#81
I'll post some photos next week

[cynna]

whats Ian replacing his with?

i never came close to keeping up with you when you had the drz so wont even see your dust now....

[helenoftroy]

Yay finally sold my DRZ400E on trademe this week so can go ahead and buy my mates (aka Ian Ferris's) pimped XR650R.
Looking forward to the extra power, comes with many extras incl safari tank custom made fairing, braided lines etc etc etc
Have kept my supermoto wheels to fit which I'll try and sort next week, calling Buddha, come in Buddha#81
I'll post some photos next week

Awesome! XRs are multiplying in CHCH!
My boy Sam had his first off road play at McLeans Island on his last weekend,the bike is still filthy,must post some photos when its recognisable again.
The BRPs dont like being laid down...he was totally knackered from 10-15 mins of trying to start the beast....
So will there be another XR racing with Budda soon??

whats Ian replacing his with?

i never came close to keeping up with you when you had the drz so wont even see your dust now....

Lmao!
Hes fast on any bike cynna....but yeah,on an XR........

[dino3310]

The BRPs dont like being laid down...he was totally knackered from 10-15 mins of trying to start the beast....

hold the decomp on for 10 or so strokes( no throttle) then try to start as norm, so ive heard.... my old DR BIG was like that as well.
Glad Sams enjoying it there a wonderful beast

[dino3310]

shit XR lights really suck

[helenoftroy]

Do you guys run stock gearing on your XRs?

Sams has had rego on hold & been just used for motocross/offroad stuff by previous owner.Its awesome in the technical stuff but has no legs on the seal

We haven't checked yet but it could be running on 13/50

Do you stay with 14/48 or go to a 15?

Sorry bout the questions but shes all new for us!