XR500 (and similar) legends and lies thread

[10bikekid]

or the pro link XL http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-709438246.htm watch out though it might rip your arms of with the brutal power

I think its the supercharged version, South Islanders (past Taopo) have all the good models

[10bikekid]

the 6 speed 500 is back http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-709453236.htm

The word butchered come to mind, rode a STD one just yesterday (will report later) and the thought of one with a 250 gearbox and no balancers is a no go

[dino3310]

The word butchered come to mind, rode a STD one just yesterday (will report later) and the thought of one with a 250 gearbox and no balancers is a no go

dont understand the 6 speed in the 500, theres enough torque to put in taller gearing for the highway and the balancer.... would be like riding a chainsaw with those vibes

[Sensei]

Don't see why you would put a gear set that is built for a 250cc motor into a 500cc engine that is just asking for a failure in a Bad way !

[Muzz67]

Don't see why you would put a gear set that is built for a 250cc motor into a 500cc engine that is just asking for a failure in a Bad way !

Plenty of the 250 boxes layin around,, 500ones all knackered. 500's without balancers not a good idea!

[10bikekid]

All the above reason being why I snubbed that bike even though I'm desperate to get my hands on one (but only a goodun)

O well will play 2 stroke in the mean time for a while (performance is similar as we rode together yesterday)

[Sensei]

Plenty of the 250 boxes layin around,, 500ones all knackered. 500's without balancers not a good idea!

None of my 5 - 500's have had or got any problem with their 5spd trans ..... The only way to do the job right with removing the balancers out of a XR or XL 500's is to fully balance all major moving parts then you should be good to go

[Muzz67]

None of my 5 - 500's have had or got any problem with their 5spd trans ..... The only way to do the job right with removing the balancers out of a XR or XL 500's is to fully balance all major moving parts then you should be good to go

Hmmm, meybe I need to pay a bit more for parts! Still not found a box without worn out hardfacing/chipped teeth/rounded dogs/1st needing an extra shim.

[jasonu]

dont understand the 6 speed in the 500, theres enough torque to put in taller gearing for the highway and the balancer.... would be like riding a chainsaw with those vibes

Not a bad looking bike all the same. As long as the original gear box is included it could be put back to stock. $3k though... sounds like a lot to me.

[jasonu]

None of my 5 - 500's have had or got any problem with their 5spd trans ..... The only way to do the job right with removing the balancers out of a XR or XL 500's is to fully balance all major moving parts then you should be good to go

I've seen more than one with the front sprocket welded to the shaft...
I had an 81 500 that broke a couple of teeth from the clutch gear and took the primary gear with it. KERBLAMMO!!!

[Sensei]

Its like everything if you treat it right & run the right oil in your big singles with a least 2800+ PPM zinc you shouldn't have to much trouble .... But as above things don't always go this way & failures are the result this goes for almost anything

[10bikekid]

Just broke a 30 year drought and took this beauty for a ride

I near cried when I had to give it back, my one will turn up one day

[Muzz67]

Just broke a 30 year drought and took this beauty for a ride

I near cried when I had to give it back, my one will turn up one day

Wow, thats pretty nice! Not sure mine will ever be that nice again.
What was yer impression? Heavy, low,and vibraty?
Not sure why they so appealing aye?, but I love riding mine!

[10bikekid]

Wow, thats pretty nice! Not sure mine will ever be that nice again.
What was yer impression? Heavy, low,and vibraty?
Not sure why they so appealing aye?, but I love riding mine!

I was quite surprised actually, will go with low and Viby, but this one had power to burn, I think the low weight is what gives that impression,(My DRBIG is about another 50kg) it did have a 510 piston and I'm unsure what compression it was but she was more torquey than I expected and wheelied as easy as I remember them to

I liked it a lot and once personalised to how I like things would make one awesome ADV bike, even if for nostalger alone

[Muzz67]

Thats the push I needed to get mine road-legal again!
Am gonna need a few parts, like a headlight, speedo, tail-light. Also sidecovers too if poss.
Please let me know if any available,
Cheers,
Muzz. 0211320763 or PM.