XR650r owners' thread

[madmartin]

Parts for the xr6 through them are a c@nt

From what i've heard parts for any Honda in this country seem to be a bastard, had some favourable service and prices from Econohonda in the past tho.

[brp]

Ordering a new dipstick from Casbolts Ch-Ch when first got the pig was enough to avoid dealers when possible - $50 when could of had two delivered from the states for the same $.

If ya not used this crowd before they seem the go www.mrcycles.com - they quote for each shipment to NZ - not cookie cutter shipping prices. Was reasonable shipping when inquired while ago.

Get 90% of my parts off flebay - Lyttle racing in Arizona one crowd - seem to have more xr650r parts on hand than any honda dealer in NZ and at least half the price - USA$3 shipping for each additional item.


Martin - If that crowd on flebay a top seller - wouldn't they most probably bend over backwards to see you right ?

[dino3310]

From what i've heard parts for any Honda in this country seem to be a bastard, had some favourable service and prices from Econohonda in the past tho.

the age of mine makes it even harder still... fark the shit i had to do to convince the dude the rear sprockett bolt is 10mm STOCK, he thought i drilled them out
but i guess theres no money in the older bikes for them so they aint gonna go outa there way to stock parts for the cooler Hondas
used ecohonda a few times there pretty good

[Waipukbiker]

A couple of years ago I did up a 1976 XL100 for my cousons son on a farm and Econo were able to suppply anything I wanted. Ive also since rebuilt a 1980 XR200 and no probs with any parts from them.

[brp]

www.mrcycles.com goes back as far as 1959 on Honda models I've looked at - should cover most needs

[dino3310]

there postage is pretty good too

[cynna]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-576336022.htm


dont think i have seen one of these before? seat looks comfier then an xr

[madmartin]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-576336022.htm


dont think i have seen one of these before? seat looks comfier then an xr

Christ that's a whole heap of FUGLY!

Does look comfier than an XR, but then my BRP's seat is fine, as long as you're standing up

[brp]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-576336022.htm


dont think i have seen one of these before? seat looks comfier then an xr

"Could just see you on that - maybe they would take your ktm as trade-in for it"

[dino3310]

bit pricey but i reckon its worth it in this condition
650L http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-578608992.htm

[dino3310]

weekend up the Tongariro area

cary's BRP

my little piggy

[mattsdakar]

Nice photo's Deano,
I've recently sold my BRP and bought...........another one!
The old girl was getting a bit tired (50,000km) and I saw this other sweet one in Rangiora that had only done 9000km and had supposedly never been offroad before (which I believe to be the case as it was pretty imaculate, no chips under mudguards etc) so I bought it. I kept the big tank, headlight, oversized brake disc, braided brake line, upgraded stator etc etc (all the good bits) from the old bike and fitted them on the new..price difference was only $1000 so happy days!
As a treat I've purchased a Trailtech vapor speedo which is due to arrive ex USA tomorrow, anyone seen one or fitted one to an XR?
I'm sure it shouldn't be to difficult to fit, apparently most people connect it to the headlight power wire so the screen stays illuminated at all times while the engine is running so degating the need to rely on the watch battery backup.
The main reason for the vapor is it will make it a lot easier to quickly change bike over to supermoto mode without having to piss around with small bike speedo.
I'll keep you posted on the fitting...

[dino3310]

nice one Matt, nothing like an upgrade

[dino3310]

big boys tank http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-581080298.htm

[brp]

As a treat I've purchased a Trailtech vapor speedo which is due to arrive ex USA tomorrow, anyone seen one or fitted one to an XR?
I'm sure it shouldn't be to difficult to fit, apparently most people connect it to the headlight power wire so the screen stays illuminated at all times while the engine is running so degating the need to rely on the watch battery backup.
The main reason for the vapor is it will make it a lot easier to quickly change bike over to supermoto mode without having to piss around with small bike speedo.
I'll keep you posted on the fitting...

"Good skills with the upgrade Matt"

The headlight on NZ models is AC, there is a DC supply coming out of the rectifier - think its the black wire, Thread on adv about it with lots of guys saying the headlight is DC and one lone ranger saying headlight is in AC. Maybe a difference with USA models.