1984 XL600R Build - Page 4

lamebrain · 01-13-2013, 10:41 PM

Here it is with the front end on for good. The swingarm is on temporarily while I figure out where I'm going to route the shocks remote reservoir and hose.[/QUOTE]

Here is how i routed mine

It's pretty much in the same spot as the XR, but there is no tab for the clamp. I just used a hose clamp to secure it to the frame. The carbs and boots are off in the pic, but there aren't any clearance issues. hope the pic helps you, glad to see you're making progress!

brucifer · 01-14-2013, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rot Box

Really cool buildup. Looking forward to updates

Hey Andrew, how ya doin'?

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamebrain

Here it is with the front end on for good. The swingarm is on temporarily while I figure out where I'm going to route the shocks remote reservoir and hose.

Here is how i routed mine

It's pretty much in the same spot as the XR, but there is no tab for the clamp. I just used a hose clamp to secure it to the frame. The carbs and boots are off in the pic, but there aren't any clearance issues. hope the pic helps you, glad to see you're making progress![/QUOTE]

I'm probably going to mount mine on the left rear frame rail ala Yamaha TT600. I'll have to build a longer hose and mount bracket but it should be a factory looking set up (at least I'm hoping

).

davek181 · 01-14-2013, 06:05 AM

I used the same shock on my XL and mounted it in the same place. My variation is that I just used one larger hose clamp around the shock body and frame both. It stays put very well and has been mounted that way for years.

I did respring it finally years ago and that made a tremendous difference.

brucifer · 01-17-2013, 07:11 AM

Here's the simple but effective bracket I came up with to mount the reservoir.
Please ignore my craptacular tack welds.

I'm taking it to work to get it welded right.
The bolt holes are offset because of where it mounts. You'll see later on.

Ivanych · 01-17-2013, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by brucifer

Here's the simple but effective bracket I came up with to mount the reservoir.
Please ignore my craptacular tack welds.

I'm taking it to work to get it welded right.
The bolt holes are offset because of where it mounts. You'll see later on.

I think this is the air filter box?

brucifer · 01-17-2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivanych

I think this is the air filter box?

No, nothing to do with the airbox.

Here it is properly welded with a couple coats of Dupli Color semi-gloss black.

lamebrain · 01-17-2013, 08:41 PM

Here it is properly welded with a couple coats of Dupli Color semi-gloss black.

[/QUOTE]

Nice!

brucifer · 01-18-2013, 06:34 AM

On the bike. Sorry for the blurry first pic.

techforlife · 01-18-2013, 07:55 AM

Sweet Bruce,great job so far..little slow on updates though....so pick it up a little will ya

Cut your collection down to under 20 bikes and maybe you`d have more time

B

brucifer · 01-18-2013, 01:14 PM

Lamebrain, thanks.

Brian- LOL. I've actually been thinking of trimming down somewhat but can't decide which ones to turn loose of.

They all have a purpose.

Ghost_Mutant · 01-18-2013, 07:54 PM

Naw, keep em all if you can says I

So, what is the tool of choice to get the valve cover off the bottom of the external reservoir? My spare shock needs servicing from my parts XR5 and it still has the stock, domed cover press fitted on the end. I've tried to remove it once before, but didn't want to further risk injuring myself with the tool I was using in my lame attempts to pry it off

Ivanych · 01-19-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by brucifer

On the bike. Sorry for the blurry first pic.

It looks great!!

Quote:

No, nothing to do with the airbox.

I was wrong, but my frame does not have the bracket.

brucifer · 01-19-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost_Mutant

Naw, keep em all if you can says I

So, what is the tool of choice to get the valve cover off the bottom of the external reservoir? My spare shock needs servicing from my parts XR5 and it still has the stock, domed cover press fitted on the end. I've tried to remove it once before, but didn't want to further risk injuring myself with the tool I was using in my lame attempts to pry it off

I honestly don't know how that end cap comes off. Is there maybe a snap ring in there or something?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivanych

It looks great!!

I was wrong, but my frame does not have the bracket.

Thanks Ivan.

brucifer · 01-19-2013, 05:01 PM

Anybody have an extra set of grommets and the steel collars that go in the frame to mount the top of the rear fender? I need a set and they're NLA from Honda.
I'd be happy to buy them from you if you have any you'd care to turn loose of.

mcma111 · 01-19-2013, 05:09 PM

Bruce,

Post up a parts fich picture and I'll see if I have them or something clos.

01-17-2013, 07:11 AM	#49
brucifer ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Eureka, Ca. Oddometer: 1,669	Here's the simple but effective bracket I came up with to mount the reservoir. Please ignore my craptacular tack welds. I'm taking it to work to get it welded right. The bolt holes are offset because of where it mounts. You'll see later on. __________________ 2006 KLR650-2002 Husaberg FC550E w/2008 FE550E engine-2000 Buell M2 Cyclone-Plated 1995 XR600R-1984 Honda CR500R-1984 Honda XL600R/XR650L Hybrid-1984 Yamaha TT600L-1981 Honda XR500R-1980 Honda CB750F

01-18-2013, 06:34 AM	#53
brucifer ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Eureka, Ca. Oddometer: 1,669	On the bike. Sorry for the blurry first pic. __________________ 2006 KLR650-2002 Husaberg FC550E w/2008 FE550E engine-2000 Buell M2 Cyclone-Plated 1995 XR600R-1984 Honda CR500R-1984 Honda XL600R/XR650L Hybrid-1984 Yamaha TT600L-1981 Honda XR500R-1980 Honda CB750F

01-18-2013, 07:55 AM	#54
techforlife CDI REPAIR Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Hub of the Maritimes Oddometer: 3,420	Sweet Bruce,great job so far..little slow on updates though....so pick it up a little will ya Cut your collection down to under 20 bikes and maybe you`d have more time B __________________ 01 XR650L,102mm JE 11.25:1..NX650 second gear,FMX650 fifth gear,ported CW head,KW valve train,MegaCycle 173X25.FCR MX pumper.42/158 NVCT needle.Cycra probend CRM,Scott`s sharkfin,Xr`s Only casesaver.FMF "Q2",Sutton Oil Cooler,Clarke 4.0,Red XR`s Only skidplate,Doubletake mirrors,Manracks Rotopax rack..one Minature Schnauzer

01-18-2013, 01:14 PM	#55
brucifer ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Eureka, Ca. Oddometer: 1,669	Lamebrain, thanks. Brian- LOL. I've actually been thinking of trimming down somewhat but can't decide which ones to turn loose of. They all have a purpose. __________________ 2006 KLR650-2002 Husaberg FC550E w/2008 FE550E engine-2000 Buell M2 Cyclone-Plated 1995 XR600R-1984 Honda CR500R-1984 Honda XL600R/XR650L Hybrid-1984 Yamaha TT600L-1981 Honda XR500R-1980 Honda CB750F

01-19-2013, 05:01 PM	#59
brucifer ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Eureka, Ca. Oddometer: 1,669	Anybody have an extra set of grommets and the steel collars that go in the frame to mount the top of the rear fender? I need a set and they're NLA from Honda. I'd be happy to buy them from you if you have any you'd care to turn loose of. __________________ 2006 KLR650-2002 Husaberg FC550E w/2008 FE550E engine-2000 Buell M2 Cyclone-Plated 1995 XR600R-1984 Honda CR500R-1984 Honda XL600R/XR650L Hybrid-1984 Yamaha TT600L-1981 Honda XR500R-1980 Honda CB750F

01-13-2013, 10:41 PM	#46
lamebrain Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Oddometer: 38	Here it is with the front end on for good. The swingarm is on temporarily while I figure out where I'm going to route the shocks remote reservoir and hose.[/QUOTE] Here is how i routed mine It's pretty much in the same spot as the XR, but there is no tab for the clamp. I just used a hose clamp to secure it to the frame. The carbs and boots are off in the pic, but there aren't any clearance issues. hope the pic helps you, glad to see you're making progress!

01-14-2013, 06:05 AM	#48
davek181 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 223	I used the same shock on my XL and mounted it in the same place. My variation is that I just used one larger hose clamp around the shock body and frame both. It stays put very well and has been mounted that way for years. I did respring it finally years ago and that made a tremendous difference.

01-17-2013, 08:41 PM	#52
lamebrain Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Oddometer: 38	Here it is properly welded with a couple coats of Dupli Color semi-gloss black. [/QUOTE] Nice!

01-18-2013, 07:54 PM	#56
Ghost_Mutant looking for bionics Joined: Aug 2009 Location: border of granite & flats Oddometer: 594	Naw, keep em all if you can says I So, what is the tool of choice to get the valve cover off the bottom of the external reservoir? My spare shock needs servicing from my parts XR5 and it still has the stock, domed cover press fitted on the end. I've tried to remove it once before, but didn't want to further risk injuring myself with the tool I was using in my lame attempts to pry it off

01-19-2013, 05:09 PM	#60
mcma111 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: San Francisco,Ca. Oddometer: 8,162	Bruce, Post up a parts fich picture and I'll see if I have them or something clos. __________________ Steve in SF BMW's 58 R26 79 R100s 91 R100gs 87 Harley FXRS-SP ~ 06 KTM 625 SMC ~ 72 Honda CB750/915cc ~ 92 XR600/654cc ~ 95 XR650l/675cc ~ 03 CRF450r ~ 05 CRF450x ~ 02 XR650l/675cc ~ 86 YZ490 ~ 93 YZ80 ~ 93 XR650l Project

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