The XL600 thread - Page 466

joexr · 02-24-2013, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edouard_Bracame

Anyone knows where I could find the white seal wich is installed on the edge of the fuel tank on a XL600 LM?

Many thanks,

Car door edge trim at an autoparts store. They usually have it in black , chrome and clear.

davek181 · 02-24-2013, 09:04 AM

I really hate to burst your bubble, but today's gas does not give accurate plug reads. It will show if it is sloppy rich and black and sooty, but otherwise not really at all. The best way of all is a wideband o2 sensor in the pipe. In lieu of that, start with a running combination that someone else has tried and fine tune from there if needed.

I have tried nealy every jet, slide, emulsion tube, carb synch combo I could dream of over the years. I have finally achieved a point where I think it is as good as I can get with limited parts. I find now that if I change something today, like needle clip position, I generally change it back tomorrow. That is a good sign that I am very close.

I did it all with the butt dyno method over several years, I would go months at a time with no change because it was really quit rideable but..... I guess I just can't leave well enough alone if I think I can get better.

TonyfromOR · 02-24-2013, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edouard_Bracame

Anyone knows where I could find the white seal wich is installed on the edge of the fuel tank on a XL600 LM?

Many thanks,

I'd be more concerned about who's been shooting at your tank!

wvspike · 02-24-2013, 02:01 PM

will xr footpegs work on an xl600r?

m2h · 02-24-2013, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davek181

I live near sea level too, but have much larger jets in my 87 XL. 125 primary carb, 118 secondary.

Bigger bore usually doesn't need drastically different jets, but yours sounds too lean to start with from my experiences.

Thanks Dave I had the feeling the bike was not getting the gas so i think you're onto it with regards the jetting. I will take your advice and am going to try a 120, 118, 65 combo. Will let you know how it goes. Am still waiting for my conrod to arrive from partzilla

Regards
M2H

Edouard_Bracame · 02-24-2013, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyfromOR

I'd be more concerned about who's been shooting at your tank!

I have 4 other tanks in spare don't worry, I even have a brand new one, but the white seal is not installed on it...reason why I try to find it on the aftermarket, anyway if anyone of you guy's can check at the opportunity of a visit to an automotive part shop in the US, I would really appreciate, I have checked here in Thailand but so far for...no success.

I might try as well when I'll be back to Belgium for Easter vacation next April...but I haven't seen something like this for sale so far...

ElMartillo · 02-24-2013, 08:27 PM

Proud new owner of this fine machine. Kindly donated to me by a friend, this '83 XL has 34K showing on the odometer, the previous owner tells me it had a full top-end rebuild about 10K miles ago. Bike runs strong but has trouble idling. First thing I want to do is get a new front tire, then go through the front suspension and the carbs. Could use a rear fender as it's been rear-ended and there's some cracks.

I'd really like to upgrade the suspension somewhat, try to get some more travel out of it. Whatever I do it's going to be on a budget. All I want out of it is a useful machine that works well and doesn't look too bad.

If anyone has any advice, especially carburetor info and good sources for parts let me know!

Cheers!

Schrauberklaus · 02-25-2013, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElMartillo

If anyone has any advice, especially carburetor info and good sources for parts let me know!

Cheers!

PM me your E-Mail and i send you my selfmade Carburator discription

Schrauberklaus · 02-25-2013, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edouard_Bracame

I have 4 other tanks in spare don't worry, I even have a brand new one, but the white seal is not installed on it...reason why I try to find it on the aftermarket, anyway if anyone of you guy's can check at the opportunity of a visit to an automotive part shop in the US, I would really appreciate, I have checked here in Thailand but so far for...no success.

I might try as well when I'll be back to Belgium for Easter vacation next April...but I haven't seen something like this for sale so far...

In Thailand you get only the black one , and thats hard to find in
local Hardware shops .

royal120 · 02-25-2013, 05:16 AM

Hi all, Does anyone have or know where i can get a right side panel for a XL600R 1983. I have looked all over!!! I live in the United Kingdom so not easy to get your hands on.....

Also i have not seen any other xl600r with this rear fender has anyone?

Also the colour of this bike??? only seen a few online like this i thought the 1983 was all RED?

RFVC600R · 02-25-2013, 11:58 AM

That might be the Australian XL. I think they have laws on colors of motorcycles over there.

I was looking at street legal sand tires, and they're frigging expensive! And I want one of those LM tanks, I'd paint it like the earlier tanks and slap it on my bike.

R. Smith · 02-25-2013, 01:27 PM

http://www.dcvmx.com/xcart/product.p...cat=269&page=2

DC plastics. They have red and white.

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joexr · 02-25-2013, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by royal120

Hi all, Does anyone have or know where i can get a right side panel for a XL600R 1983. I have looked all over!!! I live in the United Kingdom so not easy to get your hands on.....

Also i have not seen any other xl600r with this rear fender has anyone?

Also the colour of this bike??? only seen a few online like this i thought the 1983 was all RED?

Thats some kind of aftermarket rear fender.

davek181 · 02-25-2013, 05:14 PM

DC plastics sidecovers don't have the tits that plug into the rubber grommets, they screw on instead. i have seen nuts welded in where the grommets used to be to make removal and installation easier. Still better than none at all. Sometimes original covers pop up on eBay.

bdcorrigan · 02-25-2013, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wvspike

will xr footpegs work on an xl600r?

Yes they will, you will have to drill a larger hole possibly.

02-24-2013, 02:01 PM	#6979
wvspike Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Location: morgantown west virginia Oddometer: 29	foot pegs will xr footpegs work on an xl600r?

02-24-2013, 08:27 PM	#6982
ElMartillo I See Faces... Joined: Sep 2009 Location: When Idle, Southern California Oddometer: 256	New Owner, Old Bike Proud new owner of this fine machine. Kindly donated to me by a friend, this '83 XL has 34K showing on the odometer, the previous owner tells me it had a full top-end rebuild about 10K miles ago. Bike runs strong but has trouble idling. First thing I want to do is get a new front tire, then go through the front suspension and the carbs. Could use a rear fender as it's been rear-ended and there's some cracks. I'd really like to upgrade the suspension somewhat, try to get some more travel out of it. Whatever I do it's going to be on a budget. All I want out of it is a useful machine that works well and doesn't look too bad. If anyone has any advice, especially carburetor info and good sources for parts let me know! Cheers! ElMartillo screwed with this post 02-24-2013 at 08:45 PM

02-25-2013, 05:16 AM	#6985
royal120 n00b Joined: Feb 2013 Oddometer: 1	In need of R/H panel for XL600R 1983 Hi all, Does anyone have or know where i can get a right side panel for a XL600R 1983. I have looked all over!!! I live in the United Kingdom so not easy to get your hands on..... Also i have not seen any other xl600r with this rear fender has anyone? Also the colour of this bike??? only seen a few online like this i thought the 1983 was all RED? royal120 screwed with this post 02-25-2013 at 07:22 AM

02-25-2013, 11:58 AM	#6986
RFVC600R SAND EATER! Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Twentynine Palms Oddometer: 489	That might be the Australian XL. I think they have laws on colors of motorcycles over there. I was looking at street legal sand tires, and they're frigging expensive! And I want one of those LM tanks, I'd paint it like the earlier tanks and slap it on my bike. __________________ '83 Honda XL600R valve seat RIDE RED! RFVC600R screwed with this post 02-25-2013 at 12:04 PM

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02-24-2013, 09:04 AM	#6977
davek181 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 175	I really hate to burst your bubble, but today's gas does not give accurate plug reads. It will show if it is sloppy rich and black and sooty, but otherwise not really at all. The best way of all is a wideband o2 sensor in the pipe. In lieu of that, start with a running combination that someone else has tried and fine tune from there if needed. I have tried nealy every jet, slide, emulsion tube, carb synch combo I could dream of over the years. I have finally achieved a point where I think it is as good as I can get with limited parts. I find now that if I change something today, like needle clip position, I generally change it back tomorrow. That is a good sign that I am very close. I did it all with the butt dyno method over several years, I would go months at a time with no change because it was really quit rideable but..... I guess I just can't leave well enough alone if I think I can get better.

02-25-2013, 01:27 PM	#6987
R. Smith n00b Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Vista, California Oddometer: 7	http://www.dcvmx.com/xcart/product.p...cat=269&page=2 DC plastics. They have red and white. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

02-25-2013, 05:14 PM	#6989
davek181 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 175	DC plastics sidecovers don't have the tits that plug into the rubber grommets, they screw on instead. i have seen nuts welded in where the grommets used to be to make removal and installation easier. Still better than none at all. Sometimes original covers pop up on eBay.