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[ltcole]

Well, decided to finally post some pictures.....
This was the day I bought the bike, after the ride home.


This is a few weeks later on my first ride to town to get it registered after I got it setup a little better to my liking.


I didn't think there would be that much snow when I decided to make the 86 mile back road....



Well, about a mile into the snow and ice packed road, I went down for the first of four times.

The new tires were definetly not up for the task of taking on snow. (Shinko 244's)
As I learned long ago, it's not if you are going to go down, it's when....

So after this adventure, I didn't have to worry about going down on my "new" bike for the first time.

I also figured out that the setup my dad came up with for saddlebags didn't workout so well.

[stiggs13]

Originally Posted by Sierra Thumper

Congrats on the new bike I wouldn't bother with the scoops....the stock tank is too small to be practicle, you'll end up upgrading to an aftermarket bigger tank anyway, just do it now and save the scoop money. Most of us are running the aftermarket tanks with no heat issues

And for a nice, reasonably priced heat shield try this one http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Prod...-34000-00.aspx I don't think the big gun header has the bolt holes to mount the stocker...and imo this one looks more trick anyways on an aftermarket header

Thanks dig this the heat shield. The headers do have mounts for the heat shield

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by Hazman27

Last picture, battery side, lower bolt, how long before that bolt rubs a hole in the side panel? Might reverse it, my 2 cents. Any full size templates of the struts available?

You are very observant. I've been keeping an eye on the bolt; it hasn't presented a problem. Templates of the struts, full-size or otherwise, are not available.



Spud

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by ltcole

...The new tires were definetly not up for the task of taking on snow. (Shinko 244's)
As I learned long ago, it's not if you are going to go down, it's when...

The Shinko 244 tires are fine in the rocks and dry terrain. Unfortunately, the Shinko 244 tires are worthless in mud and snow.

Thanks for posting the nice photos.

Spud

[ltcole]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

The Shinko 244 tires are fine in the rocks and dry terrain. Unfortunately, the Shinko 244 tires are worthless in mud and snow.

Thanks for posting the nice photos.

Spud

Yeah Spud, I learned that the hard way.... Then I found this forum, and have learned so much about these bikes from knowledgeable gentlemen like yourself. My problem is that right now I am using the bike mostly on pavement, but don't want a tire that will be horrible when I do get the chance to go offroad. I did fine in the mud on that ride, but the snow and ice were a totally different story. That front tire just disappears right out from under you. My wrist if finally getting back to normal after those buckoffs.

My plans this weekend, if the weather stays nice and I get the time (silly kid birthday parties), is to build some subframe supports, install the factory link, and the normal maitenance.

[nic579]

I have some xr650L parts for trade:

Low mile 1800mi:
Fork Legs Lowers + internals "look good and internals should be good but upper sliders tubes are bent but there"
Front Hub
Front brake rotor
speedo gear
Slider bellows
Chalky front OE tire which explains the fork issues

Possibly Not sure yet but possibly the instrument cluster.



I could use a good muffler and who knows what else. Got anything I cant live without?

[mendoteach]

I'm not sure there is a "good" tire for snow unless it has got studs, it's just degrees of how bad it is. That said, snow is just hard to ride in, but there are some skills and techniques I'm learning. The last snow ride I did was 23 miles from 2"-18" and I only wrecked five times. That's only once every 4.6 miles

[stiggs13]

Originally Posted by nic579

I have some xr650L parts for trade:

Low mile 1800mi:
Fork Legs Lowers + internals "look good and internals should be good but upper sliders tubes are bent but there"
Front Hub
Front brake rotor
speedo gear
Slider bellows
Chalky front OE tire which explains the fork issues

Possibly Not sure yet but possibly the instrument cluster.



I could use a good muffler and who knows what else. Got anything I cant live without?

Take you up on the brake rotor, my bike came with a extra set of wheels dual sport set up and gnarly dirt

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by ltcole

...That front tire just disappears right out from under you. My wrist if finally getting back to normal after those buckoffs...l

Trust me, I also learned, the hard way, about the Shinko 244 front tire. In muddy conditions the tread will fill up in an instant, and drop you without any warning, whatsoever.

I suggest you try either a Pirelli MT21, or a CST Surge I, front tire. These tire work well enough on pavement, and won't fail you while riding off road.

Spud

[XR650L_Dave]

XCMH front is as good offroad as the scorpion pro, but lasts better and isn't low-profile. Knobs don't fold over, either.

[ThumpnRed]

Originally Posted by Sierra Thumper

So I need the adapter from Noss? And do I need different throttle cables or will the stockers fit the FCR41? You guys are preparing me well for the pumper upgrade......better response AND better top end? Thats my kinda upgrade
Plus a free whistle

The FCR that I have is off of a CRF450. The XRL cables fit it just fine. I actually ended up using a CRF450 throttle and cables after a bit. I like them better...

[nic579]

Originally Posted by stiggs13

Take you up on the brake rotor, my bike came with a extra set of wheels dual sport set up and gnarly dirt

Whats your trade?

[Super Dave Hawaii]

Originally Posted by ThumpnRed

The FCR that I have is off of a CRF450. The XRL cables fit it just fine. I actually ended up using a CRF450 throttle and cables after a bit. I like them better...

Also if you have the clutch perch from the crf you can use the hot start cable for the choke. Just switch the choke and the hot start button around. The plungers are the same bore size.

[stiggs13]

Originally Posted by nic579

Whats your trade?

cash

[ThumpnRed]

Originally Posted by Super Dave Hawaii

Also if you have the clutch perch from the crf you can use the hot start cable for the choke. Just switch the choke and the hot start button around. The plungers are the same bore size.

You will want to use the XRL plunger. I tried to use the FCR hotstart plunger and it doesnt seal right. Bike runs like crap. The CRF250 hotstart cable connected to an XRL plunger works perfect. Connects right up to the XRL perch.