XR650R Thread!

Discussion in 'Thumpers' started by JustinT, Nov 24, 2008.

  1. Adamco2

    Adamco2 Part time adventurer

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    I rerouted mine like this[​IMG]
  2. ride4fun562

    ride4fun562 Been here awhile

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    Honestly that will probably work but i have ocd about dumb stuff like that, itll annoy the heck outta me but if nobody knows of another cable that will work ill do that
  3. Adamco2

    Adamco2 Part time adventurer

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    I understand. That was a middle of nowhere fix that I have been to lazy/cheap to rectify.
  4. BuRPsa

    BuRPsa Finally growing up..

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    I don't, an ignition key's not mandatory - only a kill button which I presume you have.
  5. bill pierce

    bill pierce I don't wana pickle

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  6. crypto666

    crypto666 Long timer

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    Dried blood on the tank and handle bars will keep people from stealing it too, maybe scatter some spent shell casing around the scene, a little yellow crime scene tape, the bike isn't going anywhere.
  7. stevh0

    stevh0 Lone Rider

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    meh,my indicators on the pig is dead. I've got a broken rear turn signal too. Could this be the reason that none are working?
  8. stevh0

    stevh0 Lone Rider

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  9. crypto666

    crypto666 Long timer

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    Yes, most likely,
  10. Little Fauss

    Little Fauss Been here awhile

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  11. jesusgatos

    jesusgatos fishing with dynamite

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    padlock (through the rear disc rotor) > keyed ignition
  12. Capt. Egregious

    Capt. Egregious Been here awhile

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    Here is what I use. Stock Honda switch.

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  13. crypto666

    crypto666 Long timer

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  14. bill pierce

    bill pierce I don't wana pickle

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    crypto666 Long timer

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  16. Chris_W_65

    Chris_W_65 XR KILLER

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  17. Chris_W_65

    Chris_W_65 XR KILLER

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    Is it rocket science to take the auto decompressor apart and assemble it again?
  18. DocAxeYarYar

    DocAxeYarYar RideDualSport.com

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    Dudes, just go back from 2060 mile Gunslinger's Divide Ride up and down the length of New Mexico. My XRR was flawless the whole time. 1-3 kicks to start it, never missed a beat!

    Wondering how my oil consumption and MPG compares to others?

    Oil - Every 700-750 I added 1/4 quart. It was about mid-way on the dipstick and 1/4 quart brought it right up to full. Sound about right? My buddy's KTM was using about double that.

    Down side: Was not able to change my oil, so ran it way past the 1,000 mile point, but the oil still looks quite clean. Oh well....

    Gas - About 35-40 MPG depending on riding conditions. The bike does run a tad rich, but I dont mind that since its better than too lean. Plug never fouled and was never hard to start.

    Gearing - STOCK 14/48. Worked well, while I considered a 45 tooth rear, I did not seem to really need it. The stock gearing was great in some tricky situations (see pic) where the extra grunt was welcome. Generally on the road and straight fire roads we cruised at 60 MPH.

    Valves: Checked before the trip only adjusted one, so will check and see if they have tightend up.

    This was my first major trip on the bike, and I loved it. Super reliable, great handling, rock solid!

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  19. Little Fauss

    Little Fauss Been here awhile

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    Thanks for the info, hope the ride was good, I need to read your dualsport writeup as I am in the process as well.
  20. Little Fauss

    Little Fauss Been here awhile

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