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Barron · 06-16-2010, 06:30 AM

FWIW...

Geico charges $251 for a year of coverage to include emergency road side assistance, replacement value and $2500 in accessories.

-Barron

fritzcoinc · 06-16-2010, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by flatfender

What was your original question, "will stiffer springs overload the valves"? how did you go from artard to Einstein overnight?

+1

Greco · 06-16-2010, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by flatfender

What was your original question, "will stiffer springs overload the valves"? how did you go from artard to Einstein overnight?

Just fishing for info. You guys are a wealth of knowledge and the last thing a guy wants to do is jump into a 1100 page thread this late in the game and act like "Mr. Know it All". I gotta a pretty good idea how suspension works and I know what I like my suspension to do. I was just trying to glean a little more info from the collective about how you guys have set yours up and some of the troubles you've encountered along the way.

You guys are awesome.

chipbl · 06-16-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Northern Dog

What??? ... I thought you said the Wolfman racks were the shiznitz?? (I was about to order the wolfman racks).

Northern Dog,

I just installed the Wolfman racks on my '08 XRL, and they're very sturdy. Installation smooth, workmanship great. Combined it with a cycle rack's rear rack with no problems. It's a straight bolt-up and bolts were included - no fabs needed for me except a longer blinker bolt to accommodate the cycle rack. I haven't loaded them up yet with weighted saddlebags other than a test install, but don't forsee any issues. All set for TAT!

BHW · 06-16-2010, 10:26 AM

Anybody ever tried one of these little oil coolers on the XR650L?

Would it work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OIL-C...Q5fAccessories

pngaudioguy · 06-16-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BHW

Anybody ever tried one of these little oil coolers on the XR650L?

Would it work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OIL-C...Q5fAccessories

I don't know whether the internal tubes would provide enough fluid flow or not, but encourage you to keep this site in mind that Google found for me should you opt to place a bid: http://shop.pitsterpro.com/billetcooler.aspx

I suspect it is the same product, but with color options.

chipbl · 06-16-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AST236

Actually, the side of mine may be the pigskin. Looks very cool. Can't wait to get home and take it for a spin. I think you'll be pleased

AST236, my seat is scheduled for delivery from CA to VA this Friday the 18th. Planning for a ride the follwing weekend, can you tell me how long your delivery took? Would rather not have to pay for expedited shipping...

Sourjon · 06-16-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by flatfender

how did you go from artard to Einstein overnight?

PFFFFFTTTT!!!

mcma111 · 06-16-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chipbl

AST236, my seat is scheduled for delivery from CA to VA this Friday the 18th. Planning for a ride the follwing weekend, can you tell me how long your delivery took? Would rather not have to pay for expedited shipping...

Did you get a tracking # ?? I'm pretty sure he uses Fed-X

AST236 · 06-16-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chipbl

AST236, my seat is scheduled for delivery from CA to VA this Friday the 18th. Planning for a ride the follwing weekend, can you tell me how long your delivery took? Would rather not have to pay for expedited shipping...

Mine shipped 06/03 and arrived 06/10. Hope that helps.

Enjoy.

chipbl · 06-16-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mcma111

Did you get a tracking # ?? I'm pretty sure he uses Fed-X

He does use Fed-ex, but it won't ship until this Friday so no tracking number yet - I'd need to tell him if I wanted to upgrade the shipping before then to ensure that I receive it by 6/25. Looks like it might make it in a week via Fed-Ex ground.

vanpelt999 · 06-16-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BHW

Anybody ever tried one of these little oil coolers on the XR650L?

Would it work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OIL-C...Q5fAccessories

That little cooler will NOT work on the 650.
Will not flow enough oil and you will strave your motor for oil
Check the link in my sig.
I have these all over the country and not one problem

AST236 · 06-16-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chipbl

He does use Fed-ex, but it won't ship until this Friday so no tracking number yet - I'd need to tell him if I wanted to upgrade the shipping before then to ensure that I receive it by 6/25. Looks like it might make it in a week via Fed-Ex ground.

I don't know how FedEx charges, but for comparison sake, when I sent my seat via UPS, the difference between regular ground and guaranteed 3 day delivery was only $14. Your decision, but for me, i'd fork over a few extra bucks for expedited shipping if I had a ride coming up. Hope this helps. Ride safe.

taco250 · 06-16-2010, 06:56 PM

Is it worthwhile to replace the stock fork springs with progressive units?

prince_ruben · 06-16-2010, 08:01 PM

What would cause a bent valve? Piston to valve contact?

06-16-2010, 06:30 AM	#18496
Barron M0DAH0LIC Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Oddometer: 1,945	15 minutes... FWIW... Geico charges $251 for a year of coverage to include emergency road side assistance, replacement value and $2500 in accessories. -Barron

06-16-2010, 10:26 AM	#18500
BHW Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Oddometer: 2,671	Anybody ever tried one of these little oil coolers on the XR650L? Would it work? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OIL-C...Q5fAccessories __________________ Posted while shaving in my Pruis! 2000 XR650R

06-16-2010, 06:56 PM	#18509
taco250 wannabe adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: LaGrange, GA Oddometer: 1,299	Is it worthwhile to replace the stock fork springs with progressive units? __________________ Prov 3:5 & 6 www.benddualsport.com 300+ mile Paisley OR day ride

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06-16-2010, 08:01 PM	#18510
prince_ruben Motodetailistic functioni Joined: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Oddometer: 1,316	What would cause a bent valve? Piston to valve contact?