XR650r owners' thread

[gordons]

Basically, if the bike model you have, has already been imported for road use by Honda you're sorted. In my case (KLX 300) it was imported only for dirt use and registering it would have been as difficult as registering a custom built machine (ten thousand certifications).

Did you sell the KLX? Would it have been an expensive exercise to continue? Honda NZ imported the XRR up till 2006 I believe as road legal models with all the road legal bit & pieces from the factory, the 2007 models was off road only but the Baja DS kit meets the road legal std. e.g. SAE, CE, etc. etc., well for America at least. From general enquiry it sounds that I'll will need to get a brake declaration certificate from a Blue Wing Honda or a Honda dealer while it has the exact same brakes than the road legal models up to 2006 (plus, it's a year newer!).

Even if you're not from Wgtn you can call VTNZ Adelaide and speak to the guy about what's needed to register an imported bike. His name is Jerry and he is very friendly and helpful.

Spoke to Jerry, really helpful and pleasant bloke.

[centaurus]

Did you sell the KLX? Would it have been an expensive exercise to continue?

It would have been quite an expensive exercise. I ended up selling it and buying a deregistered XR650 that was registered in NZ at some point - much easier to re-register.

Brake declaration is quite easy to get. As long as you have the standard brakes on, they will only check that parts are not broken and measure the disks thickness.

[centaurus]

Given there are a lot of BRP owners watching this thread, I think this would be the test place to ask this question.

I am planning some big tours (like around australia) and I don't know whether I should kit out my BRP or it would be cheaper to get my hands on an old KLR.

I know the BRP's are reliable bikes and there are aftermarket fuel tanks to increase the range. Even the unconfortable seat is relatively easy/cheap to fix. However, the oil change interval (1000 km) and the weak subframe which drastically limits the amount of luggage are two issues I don't know how to surpass.

At 1000kms between oil changes, I would have to change the oil every day and a half, two days at most.

[dino3310]

I think However, the oil change interval (1000 km) and the weak subframe which drastically limits the amount of luggage are two issues I don't know how to surpass.
At 1000kms between oil changes, I would have to change the oil every day and a half, two days at most.

frame can be re inforced at the weak points so thats no problem but the oil change carry lots or maybe enlarge the compacity with another oiltank and change it every 3k.
Looks like a ADV thread search time

[dino3310]

some links xrl & xrr cant remember where the thread with all the photos of the XRr frame strengthen, i think it was ADV.
http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho...ghlight=gusset
http://corky1.smugmug.com/gallery/61...86648998_pC9As
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=63
http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=541826

[dino3310]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-317466358.htm

[spookytooth]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-317466358.htm

Went and had a look at tis one today shes tidy .Does any one know this bike http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-315732821.htm Like what condition is it in ect

[dino3310]

.Does any one know this bike http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-315732821.htm Like what condition is it in ect

Thats been on my watch list forever and in the comment box ive written BBBBBBBBBBUUUUUUUUUUUYYYYYYYYYYYYYY, but i got no $$$$$
have chatterd to the dude via Email, nice old bloke seems genuine but unfortunately havent seen it in the flesh, hopefully it will still be there in a year and i'l buy it

[spookytooth]

it seems to have been on there a while now.Is there alot of difference between the R and L models? besides the leky start and water cooling. I havent owned a thumper since i sold my old prolink back in the early eightys

[dino3310]

it seems to have been on there a while now.Is there alot of difference between the R and L models? besides the leky start and water cooling. I havent owned a thumper since i sold my old prolink back in the early eightys

the 600r and 650l?... lecky, carb,1st 2nd gear, weight,cubes. most things compatable very alike.
the 650l and 650r?.... different bike all together Rs got the alloy frame and everything more an enduro bias including power

[spookytooth]

Yea i ment the diff between the r and l 650's

[tri boy]

Homo's ride 650r's.
Cool coonts ride 650l's.

[spookytooth]

was thinking the L was for ladys bike

[Box'a'bits]

Homo's ride 650r's.
Cool coonts ride 650l's.

So to recap - Homos ride 650Rs. And frigid women ride 650L? What did you ride again???

[dino3310]

for ADV i'd prefer the L over the R, but i would hands down have the R for super motard .
you can add a kickstart to the L to make it more manly