XR650R Thread!

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

  1. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy NorthWest Adventure Rider Supporter

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    Sorry, I think I'll stay out of that match. I love my BRP....But those orange machines are Suweeeeet also.

    Hodakaguy
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  2. DOSCERVASAS

    DOSCERVASAS neck

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    have you road one, I am not going to call you a cheater, and how do they ride.

    And NO, I am not giving up my BRP
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  3. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy NorthWest Adventure Rider Supporter

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    Nope haven't even rode one yet :cry I really like the looks of the 530...just cant chunk out that kinda cash for a bike. I'll stick with my BRP...It really is a AWSOME ride. :deal

    Hodakaguy
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  4. DOSCERVASAS

    DOSCERVASAS neck

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    While I got you, is your head light HID or Halogen?

    And did you have to rewind your stator?

    If so, did you have to up grade any thing else?

    sorry for all the questions
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  5. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy NorthWest Adventure Rider Supporter

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    No problem on the questions, thats what the forum is for. The light is the halogen unit. I have a Ricky Stator in the garage for the bike, just haven't installed it yet. Right now it only has the 35w bulb in it, after the Ricky install I'm going to run a 90W or so bulb in it and run the light directly off AC. Right now its all stock except the light unit. Since this light doesn't have a high beam I used the high beam switch to run the KTm radiator fan that I installed.

    Hodakaguy
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  6. DOSCERVASAS

    DOSCERVASAS neck

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    Christmas is coming and my list is getting bigger, so another question.

    Did the KTM radiator fan help, and how hard was it to put on?
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  7. Hodakaguy

    Hodakaguy NorthWest Adventure Rider Supporter

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    The KTM fan moves quite a bit of air, will be great on long slow grinds ect. Installation was really easy, you have to mod the ears on the right radiator a small bit but it doesn't take long. I'll dig up some pics. Once installed it looks factory. I think its well worth the money, were planning on some long desert rides next summer and there is a good chance it will come in handy.

    Hodakaguy
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  8. DOSCERVASAS

    DOSCERVASAS neck

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    Cool, can not wait to see more pics.
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  9. jesusgatos

    jesusgatos fishing with dynamite

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    You might also want to check these out.
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  10. jesusgatos

    jesusgatos fishing with dynamite

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    [​IMG]
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  11. jesusgatos

    jesusgatos fishing with dynamite

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    Here's mine:

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    Baja Designs dualsport kit
    Stage 2 cam
    ditched the Edelbrock for an FCR
    Pro Circuit exhaust
    CRF forks & front wheel
    SCOTTS low-mount steering stabilizer
    Baja Designs 4" halogen Fuego headlight
    EBC 280mm front brake kit
    Easton EXP bars
    Trailtech Vapor
    Cycra handguards
    IMS Pro Series pegs
    Unabiker radiator guards
    re-shaped seat
    Fourstrokeworks subframe extension
    IMS 3.2 / Acerbis 6.6 tanks
    dirt / street wheelsets (both 21/18")
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  12. FOCKER

    FOCKER Northwest Adventure Rider

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    The inverted forks are a nice touch!

    Let me guess...Is that Brad21 pictured 2 above roasting his clutch?
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  13. Stevevh

    Stevevh Been here awhile

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    Man, where do you guys find these? I looked high and low.:clap

    Nicer than the others but it would be nice to have 2 waterproof 3 way rocker switches (high/low/off and turn signals) as well as a nice micro switch push button for horn.

    Keep looking and save me from having to make one!!!:evil
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  14. jesusgatos

    jesusgatos fishing with dynamite

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    Thanks, and YUP. He's picking it up after tumbling down into that big hairy root-ball.
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  15. jesusgatos

    jesusgatos fishing with dynamite

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    Give them a call. Looks to me like they might be the type of company that would be able/willing to make something custom for you.
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  16. Stevevh

    Stevevh Been here awhile

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    Niiiiiiice!!!:tb:tb
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  17. alexh2k

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    I'd love to see a couple pics of how you have the Scott's mounted. I'm in the process of installing a CRF250R Frontend and was wondering what others have done.
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  18. jesusgatos

    jesusgatos fishing with dynamite

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    Just ordered a CRF low-mount kit and had them substitute a 650R headtube mount. Other than that, it was a pretty straightforward deal. The link-arm is a little-bit off-center when the front wheel is pointed straight though, so the range of damping and nuetral is a little different in each direction, but I can't tell the difference at the handlebars.
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  19. alexh2k

    alexh2k Adventurer

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    Cool, I'll check that out. thanks!
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  20. badcooky

    badcooky I see dumb people!

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    Jeseus front end looks boss man.
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