Forum: Some Assembly Required
03-02-2012, 02:21 PM
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Cool
Yep.....That was the bike that inspired me to build my rig.
A small but growing group of us realize what a great power plant the sportster engine is for a adv bike. A simple..reliable. ..very...
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
01-17-2012, 01:34 PM
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asdf
You did a great job on your rig and its nice to see that you are hitting some pretty tough trails with it.
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
01-03-2012, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 35
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bajaharley
450 lbs with a half tank of fuel....that was with the small tank. Not light but about 100 lbs lighter than my old 1150gs
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
12-15-2011, 05:47 PM
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bajaharley
Yes...I have spent way to much on this thing but...I have had it for 17 years and it will never be sold in my lifetime so I figure why not.
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
12-15-2011, 07:51 AM
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
12-15-2011, 07:50 AM
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bajaharley
The frame started life as a C and J flat track frame but has been heavily modified and re-modified over the years. If I were to do it again..I would just use the stock sportster frame or start from...
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
12-02-2011, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 35
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asdf
I have a few minor things to work on....may do a little jaunt on sunday if the weather is nice
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
11-29-2011, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 35
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
11-28-2011, 06:34 PM
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Bajaharley
I'm 56 and out of shape...I just plod down the trail trying hard not to hurt myself...jumping is the last thing on my mind. At first the tank was a little strange to get use to but now I find it...
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
11-28-2011, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 35
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new lighting
The dual headlight setup didnt hold up...cheap plastic....found a nice three HID light in a single enclosure.
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Forum: Old's Cool
11-13-2011, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,342
dogs
"Only from Kalifornia would that question arise..."
Perfectly said
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
10-22-2011, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 717
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harley
You have done some amazing work Jim...wish you were around when I started my project. I think you will do well selling a conversion kit..I cant tell you how many times over the years I got asked...
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
10-21-2011, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 35
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harley
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0g8xjoPKRiU/TqIo3ok8lRI/AAAAAAAAAUc/Mx5YIVyIXWg/s640/bajaharleynew2.jpg
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
10-21-2011, 10:02 PM
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harley
Its a 94, 5 speed 883 motor punched out to a 1200. Yes... the tank is aluminum sheet...done by a local fabricator here in phoenix....a little blocky looking but not bad for as big as it is.
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
10-21-2011, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 35
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bajaharley upgrades
New 6 gal tank,
Lighting (soon to be HID)
suspension revalving
Bit of rattle can bedliner
Beef up swingarm and raise pivot point
New chain tensioner
New exhaust heat shield
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Forum: The Garage
03-15-2011, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 13
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asdf
A couple of trail buddies in the the kit might really help http://www.motionpro.com/images/enlarged/08-0388.jpg
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Forum: The Garage
03-14-2011, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 13
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asdf
I like the idea of not taking the wheel off....I have a prop stick that I carry but this would be so much better.... if there is no down side.
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Forum: The Garage
03-14-2011, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 13
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Trail-tube
http://www.trail-tube.com/
Has anyone used this system?
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Forum: Thumpers
04-10-2008, 10:42 AM
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Revloc clutch on xr650r
I am in the process of installing a revloc clutch in my xr650r. I find the throw out bearing does not slide easily into place, in the pressure plate like it does on the stock plate....has anyone...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-13-2008, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 1,926
Views: 575,024
asdf
http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/6f5361d81f387c7ef486cf77ff5a332649a51e73.pjpg
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Forum: Thumpers
12-20-2007, 06:43 AM
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When I saw the 07 was the last year for the...
When I saw the 07 was the last year for the xr...I snagged a new one. I was very impressed with the power and how easy it starts so I am leaving it bone stock as far as the engine is concerned. I...
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Forum: Equipment
12-04-2007, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 3
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asdf
I have been considering tire balls too...........anyone use those?
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Forum: Equipment
12-04-2007, 03:12 PM
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Forum: Equipment
12-04-2007, 09:12 AM
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Anyone using this?
http://www.nuetech.com/Images/tubliss_vertical.jpg
http://www.nuetech.com/
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Forum: Thumpers
12-03-2007, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 7
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asdf
Bedliner....did that that to my gs and although I had many (too many) falls, never even scratch it.
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Forum: Thumpers
12-03-2007, 07:41 AM
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asdf
thats what worries me....lots of rocks in arizona.
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Forum: Thumpers
12-02-2007, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 7
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sd
I guess I am use to the beefy tank on the 640 adv...you could beat on that thing with a hammer.
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Forum: Thumpers
12-02-2007, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 7
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xr650r.. 6 gal sahara tank
Just wonder what others have experianced with this tanks durability. The wall thickness seems scarily thin. I can see where minor rubbing or one fall in the rocks would hole this thing.
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Forum: Thumpers
11-12-2007, 04:01 PM
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by the way
what video setup are you using...it looks good and stable?
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Forum: Thumpers
11-12-2007, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 4
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asdf
Isolate rec/reg body.....but ground the wire.....got it....thanks.
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Forum: Thumpers
11-11-2007, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 4
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asdf
Must be a few xr650r owners out there
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Forum: Thumpers
11-10-2007, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 4
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xr650r baja designs questons
I have the baja designs fuego 4in light kit with a ricky stator (wired for single 200w output) and I have a queston. Does the baja design rectiifier/regulator get grounded to the frame or not and...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-01-2007, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 28
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asdf
I hear what you guys are saying but... I would rather retune the stocker so it runs cool and keeps the better MPG. 35 mpg is just not going to work for me.
I am one of those guys that pokes...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-31-2007, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,345
asdf
Again....thanks for the info.....got my 6 gal Acerbis on order.
One more question :D .......I am not going to uncork the bike for a while as I like the quiet of the stock pipe. I do notice that...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-29-2007, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 28
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ds
A few more questions if you dont mind. Does the 6 gal acerbis need or come with additional bracing or mounting hardware? I have heard that some tanks will smack the radiator in a fall and cause...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-26-2007, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,345
asdf
While I have you on the line, if I am not mistaken....the r does not have a radiator fan, has this been a problem? I would think for in town stop and go driving it would be necessary.
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Forum: Thumpers
10-26-2007, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,345
asdf
Thanks for the info.
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Forum: Thumpers
10-25-2007, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 28
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xr650r question
Which large capicity tank (over 6 gal ) is the best to get? It looks to me like some of these extend below the carb and will require a pump of some kind to get at all the fuel
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-25-2007, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 35
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asdf
If I remember correctly...it was 40 ish.
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Forum: Beasts
02-06-2007, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,907
sdaf
I have changed plenty tubes in the field and the older I get, the less I want to do it. I have a full blown tire machine in my shop so installation and repair would not be a big deal.
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