XR650r owners' thread

[dino3310]

This is the pumper ive seen on the 650s http://keihincarbs.com/special/FCR41XR650R/gate.html

[TINA RAY]

mines the PD model.

i wouldnt call the snatch on mine a problem more a trait that im used to, only becomes a problem on say a corner when i want to add a little juice and get a lot which is followed by the arse end loosing it, although some would call that fun

That's exactly the 650's problem.

XRJohnny bought his pig with an Edelbrock carb on it.
It's as smooth as the DRZ.

[dino3310]

i think the XR carbs where designed for the pinned open desert type riding not slower Kiwi gravel roads.
my biggest problem with the xr carb is when ya binn it and have to spend 20-30 kicks getting the bitch started again

[TINA RAY]

This is the pumper ive seen on the 650s http://keihincarbs.com/special/FCR41XR650R/gate.html

My apologies Dino....taking the piss a little bit


I would rather shoot myself than buy another carb to fix such a minor problem. (yeah, yeah....comments welcomed )

This is now a CHALLENGE which I will overcome.

Keep me in touch should you glean more info !

[mattsdakar]

Hi guys,
Thought I'd chime in...I have the stock carb that has been rejetted for my FMF exhaust which I might add just failed me on a warrant for being to loud!
My bike runs pretty sweet, I do play with the idle a bit when it's cold however on a whole the engine runs fairly smooth.
I haven't even considered the edelbrock or whatever it's called as I am happy enough with how the engine runs, you need to weight up cost vs power gained as the edelbrocks are fairly bloody expensive. To be fair, in my opinion I have more than enough anyway, so seems like a waste of money
If your XR isn't running right I'd firstly change the spark plug and airfilter, new plug makes a massive difference to ease of starting, and obviously valve clearances need to be right. I have also drilled some holes in my airbox to let it breath a bit better, I do tape these off if I'm expecting watercrossing as it can be a bit more vunerable to drowning
Be interested to hear what difference a new carb makes to your bike if thats the avenue you go down

[TINA RAY]

Hi guys,
Thought I'd chime in...I have the stock carb that has been rejetted for my FMF exhaust which I might add just failed me on a warrant for being to loud!
My bike runs pretty sweet, I do play with the idle a bit when it's cold however on a whole the engine runs fairly smooth.
I haven't even considered the edelbrock or whatever it's called as I am happy enough with how the engine runs, you need to weight up cost vs power gained as the edelbrocks are fairly bloody expensive. To be fair, in my opinion I have more than enough anyway, so seems like a waste of money
If your XR isn't running right I'd firstly change the spark plug and airfilter, new plug makes a massive difference to ease of starting, and obviously valve clearances need to be right. I have also drilled some holes in my airbox to let it breath a bit better, I do tape these off if I'm expecting watercrossing as it can be a bit more vunerable to drowning
Be interested to hear what difference a new carb makes to your bike if thats the avenue you go down

Na.
Like you I am happy with the carb.
The initial take-up is the only issue.

... Solution is under way.

Thanks for your input.

[dino3310]

My apologies Dino....taking the piss a little bit


Keep me in touch should you glean more info !

all good, a least im having a conversation with some one on this thread other than my self

speaking for myself, i could mod the XR up to its full potential but realistically i couldn't ride even close to its potential
would be fun doing it though

[dino3310]

tidy un molested XR http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-506902238.htm

[TINA RAY]

Interim fuel report.....

Looks like a 20% fuel range increase !

....120Km to reserve today...... so far....

Settled on a 160 main jet...

[pete-blen]

....120Km to reserve today...... so far....

.... yer got a hole in yer tank ?

[TINA RAY]

Yeah, a big hole on top and a little one down bottom.

[pete-blen]

Yeah, a big hole on top and a little one down bottom.

it needs replaceing in that case...

[TINA RAY]

Damn, that must be the problem

[dino3310]

Hi Guys.
Recently bought me the said beast [ 2003 ex tauranga trademe deal]. Want to ride the corners differently to the Hog line. I am changing the back sprocket to 45 as it had a 40 and the front is a 15. A little more get up and go expected. In the process figured the rear wheel bearings were shot, so have replaced them. Chain is knackered as well and need to go up from 106 links to 108/110 as she wasnt long enough to go 40 to 45t. Is anyone selling the stainless wheel spacers as the alloy ones are all cut out by the seals. Also any particular chain recommendations O ring or otherwise. running a Pirelli scorpion rear tyre.
Cheers for any info.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-507190351.htm
didnt last long mate, did you find that Buell you were after

[LoC]

Thought saving myself a coupla hundy by sending my doodlings into an engineering shop was worthy of a post!

Drew this out over a couple of beers with the neighbour, $25 later the Local Engineering shop hands it back with edges ground back and folded correctly. $4 bucks worth of bolts $10 worth of paint (Mitre10 Volcano Orange being an exact match) and a tin of standard primer. So say $50 bucks all up.

$225 US off Just XR's web site for a brand new one! Nothing on TM or Ebay for ages so gave up waitin.

Had an old givi plate in the junk box so have put it to good use! Have another if anyone wants it!.

So having finished this major project lol I'm brave enough to try and fit that stupid tank.

Biggest issues being securing the rear of the tank to the chassis. I got a cheap seat off TM which I have to wop about 100mm off to marry up to the new bigger tank, so I will get it recovered as well. Handle bar risers will sort out the steering lock issues (Bars hit tank at full lock) and last but not least the twin fuel taps (hopefully just a Y connection and maybe an inline fuel filter).

Got to talk nordie into swapping tanks so they match our bikes too (could be a hurdle)

Not bad I reckon for someone mechanically inept!