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Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 12:58 AM
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Posted By Stretchah
Cheers guys, hoping I don't drop it anytime soon,...

Cheers guys, hoping I don't drop it anytime soon, but, will give your suggestions a go next time :) may even just lay it down to see if it works for me :clap
Forum: Thumpers 05-11-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Starting

Hey guys, been out on the trails quite a bit recently and really enjoying the XL, the only downside has been the couple of times I've dropped it :eek1

It starts first kick normally, but, if it...
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 05:09 AM
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Posted By Stretchah
Very nice wheels Carter - good job :)

Very nice wheels Carter - good job :)
Forum: Old's Cool 04-19-2013, 12:45 AM
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Views: 14,072
Posted By Stretchah
THe bikes looking good and liking the colours :)

THe bikes looking good and liking the colours :)
Forum: Thumpers 04-01-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Plus one that is a great looking brace...loving...

Plus one that is a great looking brace...loving your work
Forum: Thumpers 03-31-2013, 12:51 AM
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Posted By Stretchah
Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated... ...

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated...
That did make me laugh :)
Thinking red suede may be the way forward...a little grippier ;)
Forum: Thumpers 03-30-2013, 02:41 PM
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Posted By Stretchah
Good plan Dave unfortunately I should have...

Good plan Dave unfortunately I should have elaborated on why it's no good...mainly as there's no place for the speedo drive on the right, the seller wasn't 100% it was xl600 but came with her bike...
Forum: Thumpers 03-30-2013, 10:05 AM
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Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Rim sizes

Hi guys, wondering if you can help? Got a 2nd set of wheels a while back so I could switch thw knobblies and street tyres easier, but, that was before I realised I had CR forks and the front doesn't...
Forum: Thumpers 03-26-2013, 03:29 AM
Replies: 7,705
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Posted By Stretchah
At last....

It's been a couple of months since I took the XL off the road and found the head was cracked and a valve seat knackered...finally got all the welded head back last thursday and have rebuilt the bike...
Forum: Racing 03-09-2013, 02:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By Stretchah
I went to the London Presentation evening last...

I went to the London Presentation evening last night and just wanted to say what a great evening it was.

Lyndon's presentation is brilliant and really gives you a taste of what it takes to...
Forum: Racing 03-02-2013, 04:06 AM
Replies: 1,093
Views: 104,371
Posted By Stretchah
Cool, it never ceases to amaze me how biking...

Cool, it never ceases to amaze me how biking brings people together, it's a great life.. I think you'd definitely miss the sun althiugh o tye upside it's a bit rarer that you overheat on a ride......
Forum: Racing 02-28-2013, 11:16 PM
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Views: 104,371
Posted By Stretchah
I'm afraid not, although, wouldn't mind knowing...

I'm afraid not, although, wouldn't mind knowing her :D
Forum: Thumpers 02-28-2013, 12:41 AM
Replies: 7,705
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Posted By Stretchah
FYI, I'd heard that the XR600 rear shock raised...

FYI, I'd heard that the XR600 rear shock raised ride height, but, the one I bought recently to level out with my forks is the same length as the XL one.
Forum: Racing 02-28-2013, 12:37 AM
Replies: 1,093
Views: 104,371
Posted By Stretchah
It was great and yes, I guess you're no longer a...

It was great and yes, I guess you're no longer a noob now :) Well, good luck for your future races :)
Forum: Racing 02-26-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,093
Views: 104,371
Posted By Stretchah
Nooooooo, I've reached the current end of the...

Nooooooo, I've reached the current end of the thread..... you guys have kept me entertained for the last week or so on the train to work. Great work eatpasta and the racing Obi-wan (Mike) just wish I...
Forum: Racing 02-21-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 14,007
Posted By Stretchah
Perfect, thanks for confirming and big Mike...

Perfect, thanks for confirming and big Mike thats how I was reading it too, hence the question...glad it includes kick start only too as otherwise I'd be looking for another engine or bike
Forum: Racing 02-21-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 14,007
Posted By Stretchah
Quick question from a rally noob : In the...

Quick question from a rally noob :

In the Tech reg's it says starting devices are compulsory.

I'm just wondering if this means you have to have an electric starter or if it means electric...
Forum: Thumpers 02-21-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 18,696
Posted By Stretchah
Good work, and even better now I can see the real...

Good work, and even better now I can see the real colours :) Very impressive build and thanks for a great thread - now looking forward to some great ride reports :D
Forum: Thumpers 02-13-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
My local brake/tyre shop guy reckons it's just...

My local brake/tyre shop guy reckons it's just down to road dirt etc and says just to clean the disc when it happens..I also tend to use a little copperslip grease on the rear side of the pads when...
Forum: Thumpers 02-07-2013, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Hi everyone, while the head is still being worked...

Hi everyone, while the head is still being worked on :( I thought I'd get a few things upgraded for the Xl :)
My Dakar tank arrived yesterday, planning to do a trip to Morocco later in the year so...
Forum: Thumpers 02-07-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Yep, definitely not me, but, cheers anyway :)

Yep, definitely not me, but, cheers anyway :)
Forum: Thumpers 02-07-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Sorry mate don't want to confuse things, but, I...

Sorry mate don't want to confuse things, but, I just remembered something and have double checked... it may be okay...

I had a few issues when I first bought mine and tested the pickup coil and...
Forum: Thumpers 02-07-2013, 06:13 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 18,696
Posted By Stretchah
The bikes looking great, great work :)

The bikes looking great, great work :)
Forum: Thumpers 02-05-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Have you checked the ignition pick up is in the...

Have you checked the ignition pick up is in the right resistance range? I'd give that a go first as easier to rule out rather than opening up the carbs again. I've had issues with pick-ups before...
Forum: Thumpers 02-02-2013, 12:25 AM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Cheers for confirming that Dave :)

Cheers for confirming that Dave :)
Forum: Thumpers 02-01-2013, 05:14 AM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Hey Guys, Have been doing a little more digging...

Hey Guys, Have been doing a little more digging and it looks like the 86, 87, 88 CR500 forks were made like this by Honda i.e. dropping in size as you go up the fork, 43mm botttom yoke and 41mm top....
Forum: Thumpers 01-21-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
M2H, Glad to hear it isn't the same issue :clap ...

M2H, Glad to hear it isn't the same issue :clap that's great news.... I'll leave it to one of the experts for other theories, but, it sounds like your on the right track and a good grind and clean...
Forum: Thumpers 01-17-2013, 12:59 AM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Cheers Dracus, that's good to know, I'll may just...

Cheers Dracus, that's good to know, I'll may just go for the temp dipstick then, I'll see how it goes...
Forum: Thumpers 01-16-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Cheers guys, glad to know I'm not the only crack...

Cheers guys, glad to know I'm not the only crack head here :D

Edouard, I know what you mean, it is perhaps a little overkill, although, the valves were pretty burnt up... they will be...
Forum: Thumpers 01-15-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Hey guys, Just a quick update re. the work...

Hey guys,

Just a quick update re. the work to fix my sunken valve seats etc. The garage called me today and it turns out the head is cracked between the valve seat and the spark plug :becca
...
Forum: Thumpers 01-08-2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Cheers Guys and mental guru hopefully one day...

Cheers Guys and mental guru hopefully one day it'll be cooler, but, not in it's current state :wink:

I was thinking the tops should be pretty much flush. I'm guessing they may be a little longer...
Forum: Thumpers 01-08-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
After my post regarding the fork upgrades, I just...

After my post regarding the fork upgrades, I just want to clarify a few things i've noticed that seem a little strange, Firstly am I right in thinking that standard xl600 forks are 39mm to 1985 and...
Forum: Thumpers 01-06-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Thanks Carter, that's exactly what I was looking...

Thanks Carter, that's exactly what I was looking for, much appreciated. Definitely a few things to think about there :clap
Forum: Thumpers 01-05-2013, 01:17 AM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Those GS Dakar Screens look great :) I've...

Those GS Dakar Screens look great :)

I've read quite a bit about the XR fork conversions etc, but, just want to get it all clear in my head, so, if someone can confirm if this is correct that...
Forum: Thumpers 01-03-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Hey Brucifer, I haven't as my tape measure isn't...

Hey Brucifer, I haven't as my tape measure isn't that accurate ;) So, I'm actually taking the cylinder to the workshop too, so, they can check it out properly and hone or rebore as required, that way...
Forum: Thumpers 01-03-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
M2h, I hope it's not the same issue, but, it may...

M2h, I hope it's not the same issue, but, it may be worth checking out to be on the safe side. Like Brucifer said I was lucky the chunk of seat didn't come off and cause more damage. The related...
Forum: Thumpers 01-01-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Neither would surprise me, I've had it about 2...

Neither would surprise me, I've had it about 2 months now and had issues with it all the way. When I got it the valve covers were chewed up and done up so tight I needed 2 extension bars to get them...
Forum: Thumpers 01-01-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Brucifer, I'll agree with that, definitely lucky...

Brucifer, I'll agree with that, definitely lucky :D I'm going to pull the cylinder and get it checked out and honed - makes sense.

Moparmanpete, Good spot, I hadn't noticed that, but, if you look...
Forum: Thumpers 01-01-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Cheers Guys, that makes sense at least then I...

Cheers Guys, that makes sense at least then I know it's all 100%, definitely don't want to have to pull it apart again any time soon :)
Forum: Thumpers 01-01-2013, 01:12 AM
Replies: 7,705
Views: 694,930
Posted By Stretchah
Happy New Year Guys Since I got the XL I've...

Happy New Year Guys

Since I got the XL I've had intermittent starting problems and after replacing and sorting out quite a few of the porevious owners errors and lack of maintenance, it seemed to...
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