I would imagine that would be ideal. It would be hard to get all of the gas residue out of it, especially if it had started to soak into the plastic.
Hi my names Terry and I was tempted by the Orange Kool-aid. I flirted with the idea of selling my 2007 XR650L and buying a KTM 690 Enduro R. Fortunately, I resorted to logic and conducted exhaustive research on the KTM. Although the 690 has way more power and better suspension, there are way more posts reference problems compared to the XRL. Therefore, I seek absolution for my temptations and ask to be forgiven. If any fellow XRL rider is tempted by the Orange demon, just remember, "What Would Spock Do". Live long and prosper.
Terry I went through exactly the same nightmare. Now I am planning to get my engine to Sir Cycle Wizard, pep the darling up a little. Cheers
Not sure on numbers, maybe ask him I just saw a number of inmates that went to him and all had good reports so far Sort of planning this, not final yet 1. a cloverleaf big port cw head 2. undercut cw oversized valves 3. cw valve springs with ti retainers 4. 106mm piston 724cc 11.1 5. cw HRC 628 cam with hardened rockers 6. 42mm mikuni pumper carb Planning to still use pump gas, we get 95 or 98 freely available
Well boss...we`re gonna find out.I`m going to air it out all winter and then put the sealer in..i`d like my decals to stop bubbling off.CW is gettin tired of sending me new ones B
How about just straight gasoline? It's either that or I try and find an Auto Zone tomorrow in Puebla and figure out how to say "mineral spirits" in Spanish. And BTW, one of the guys on a KLR that was riding with me for a while took some carb cleaner and cleaned his foam filter right up and had no issues. However, I don't really want to chance it.
Okay, so Mexican Home Depot it is! Or even Mexican Walmart. Will straight gas work? That would save me the hassle of riding all over a strange city with over a 1,000,000 inhabitants.
He's done lots for my bike and I can't wait to send some stuff back for more Wizard treatment -Barron
So... trying to prepare for trail riding over the next few months and wanting to figure out what parts and accessories I should be getting. I already have bark busters, XRR sprocket, Dave's mods and 55/158 jetting, K&N air filter (not thrilled with this), smog removed, snorkel removed, and Hoglegs from Manracks. So far this is my list: - tires (somthing better than the Avon's I have now) - fork boots - skid plate - fork brace - case guard (on shifter side)
Problem with carb cleaner is some types eat plastic badly,,some don`t..i`d use straight gas in a pinch and wash out with soap after.. B
Yes gasoline will work but you then need to wash the filter to get rid of the residue before you oil it up.
+1... gas followed by mild soap (blue Dawn), air dry, apply oil, insert, ride on! I'm new to owning an XRL but unless it's airfilter differs from a traditional foam filter that's common on atvs, lawnmowers, etc. I'd stick to this method... Has always worked for me on foam filters. Huh... Speaking of air filters maybe I'll check/clean mine tomorrow... Just acquired this bike a week ago... So far I've only de-stickered it from the previous owner, changed the oil, and got a tag! Went for my first real ride today... really liking the XRL! Can't speak in favor or against the carb cleaner... never used it.
Clean the air filter with gasoline. After all the dirt and filter oil are removed, wash the filter thoroughly in soapy water. Then rinse all the soap out of the filter, and let the filter dry. After the filter is completely dry, apply your No-Toil filter oil. Let the carrier evaporate completely until the filter oil becomes tacky. Once the oil is tacky, you can install the air filter in your XR650L. Did you bring along the original, red, No-Toil filter oil, or the new, Evolution filter oil? Spud
Does any one make a Temperature sensor for the head where the upper banjo bolt mounts instream with the oil? where can i get one. Thanks in advance John
Also, need to get me some of those combination tire-iron/axle nut wrench tools, and a couple extra tubes.
