XR650r owners' thread

**dino3310** · 5th December 2009, 20:00

one local XR owner came to my aid

, will try the temp fix out tomorrow arvo

**CRM** · 6th December 2009, 07:04

Originally Posted by dino3310

plate, its a funny looking one centre mates with the splines and bolt holes slightly offset. from what i can find out there isnt another bike that will mate it so she'll have to be an XR one

Pretty sure there is one on that used spare sprocket in the box of goodies.

**dino3310** · 6th December 2009, 07:18

Originally Posted by CRM

Pretty sure there is one on that used spare sprocket in the box of goodies.

yeah mate theres one there, to much movement with that one need a new one to keep it tight as possible, not much teeth on the out side of the spline for the retainer so if theres to much movement it unlocks.

hows the wee strom going, been on any gravel yet

**dino3310** · 6th December 2009, 18:44

Well had my first outing this arvo around some metal roads between Hams and Rags, all went well no dramas

, sprocket holding nicely so far.
Hopefully get down and around the 42nd after chrissy.

Certainly great to get back on a light bike again, had the tank close to full to see what she was like all weighted over the front wheel and i was pleased with how planted she was yet still responsive

, a lot easier to correct after a stuff up than the Big....

Theres a few little things in the set up i'l do to make her better for me, and will look at a more aggressive front tyre like E-09. i dont think the T63 gonna last long on the rear.

just gotta get the new shaft put in

and walla, bushpig complete.

Hopefully all sorted by next winter so i can get into some mud slinging

**Waihou Thumper** · 7th December 2009, 09:05

Originally Posted by dino3310

Well had my first outing this arvo around some metal roads between Hams and Rags, all went well no dramas

, sprocket holding nicely so far.
Hopefully get down and around the 42nd after chrissy.

Certainly great to get back on a light bike again, had the tank close to full to see what she was like all weighted over the front wheel and i was pleased with how planted she was yet still responsive

, a lot easier to correct after a stuff up than the Big....

Theres a few little things in the set up i'l do to make her better for me, and will look at a more aggressive front tyre like E-09. i dont think the T63 gonna last long on the rear.
just gotta get the new shaft put in and walla, bushpig complete.
Hopefully all sorted by next winter so i can get into some mud slinging

Good stuff, glad it all worked out in the end. She will do well for you Dino.
You will be running rings around me now, leaving nice ruts for the DR Pig to follow...

**CRM** · 7th December 2009, 12:12

Originally Posted by dino3310

yeah mate theres one there, to much movement with that one need a new one to keep it tight as possible, not much teeth on the out side of the spline for the retainer so if theres to much movement it unlocks.

hows the wee strom going, been on any gravel yet

Good that you've got it sorted for now at least... you got to enjoy it this time of year.

The Strom is going well - very competent and good performance. I've done a bit of gravel and some dirt tracks but at very sub-crazy speeds

I don't want to hurt my new panniers (or myself). Not the hoon-factor of the XR in the gravel but you get there.

I've just ridden down to Masterton and she's gone fantastic really - quite capable of 140km cruising (but of course I don't do that

)

Enjoy that big single

**dino3310** · 7th December 2009, 13:18

Originally Posted by NZKTM

Good stuff, glad it all worked out in the end. She will do well for you Dino.
You will be running rings around me now, leaving nice ruts for the DR Pig to follow...

Naa mate the bikes faster than me im still a Nana

Originally Posted by CRM

Good that you've got it sorted for now at least... you got to enjoy it this time of year.
The Strom is going well - very competent and good performance. I've done a bit of gravel and some dirt tracks but at very sub-crazy speeds

I don't want to hurt my new panniers (or myself). Not the hoon-factor of the XR in the gravel but you get there.
I've just ridden down to Masterton and she's gone fantastic really - quite capable of 140km cruising (but of course I don't do that

)

Enjoy that big single

Cheers

**dino3310** · 8th January 2010, 12:05

bump

well lads i was brought up on Suzis

, so they kinda in the blood

, ive always been fond of the XR's but Fook me the more i ride my pig the more i like, i was looking at saving up for a new DR

but fuck it im gonna get one of these Pigs cause they absolutely fuckin rock

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**Taz** · 8th January 2010, 13:57

In all seriousness just get a KTM 525 and all your adventure dreams can come true. oh and you can do Trail rides, motocross and even road race it too.

**NordieBoy** · 8th January 2010, 14:38

Originally Posted by dino3310

ive always been fond of the XR's but Fook me the more i ride my pig the more i like, i was looking at saving up for a new DR

but fuck it im gonna get one of these Pigs cause they absolutely fuckin rock

Now that's a Cnut Hill killer.

**dino3310** · 8th January 2010, 14:44

Originally Posted by Anthrax

In all seriousness just get a KTM 525 and all your adventure dreams can come true. oh and you can do Trail rides, motocross and even road race it too.

so pretty much all an XR can do but only more expensive