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[marlinjames]

i was told by a few people that this is a great chain for the money
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...-XW-RING-Chain

[mhking]

Originally Posted by marlinjames

i was told by a few people that this is a great chain for the money
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...-XW-RING-Chain

sweet thanks

[elsalvadorklr]

Originally Posted by Kenno

I bought 2 XR650L's recently and immediately noticed they run 10 deg celsius hotter in all of the same conditions than both of my XR600's run.

When I hit sloppy mud on my 600's I noticed the temps dropped immediately by 20 Deg C but once the mud dried out (that was now packed around the oil tube between the headers) the temp would rise a bit but was always 10 deg C lower than before.

So I bought GSMarks oil cooler (a work of art) in readiness for my Desert rides this year to make the oil last longer between changes and thought I would see if I could get the 650 down to 600 temps before I fitted it so I insulated the oil tube between the headers and it most definitely drops the temp by 10 deg C right across the same riding conditions.

I think it could be improved upon without wrapping my headers.

Here is the test oil tube wrap


And the test bike with standard CV carb, jets and stock exhaust

Thats GOLD info right there and a very smart mod for those that dont want extra oil lines etc...

most excellent!

[Northern Hooligan]

Originally Posted by kenny61

very happy with these http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...FULf4AodmD8AwA

same thing without the handguards http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...FdFT4AodISoAKQ

I have handguards for my XRas well as my wife's bike, looking for the turn signal option as well. When I was in Vancouver 2 weeks ago I saw a bike with Admore Lightings LED signal system on it. Very bright and he said it was easy to install, and no problem so far.

http://admorelighting.com/store/inde...product_id=130

[mhking]

Originally Posted by Northern Hooligan

I have handguards for my XRas well as my wife's bike, looking for the turn signal option as well. When I was in Vancouver 2 weeks ago I saw a bike with Admore Lightings LED signal system on it. Very bright and he said it was easy to install, and no problem so far.

http://admorelighting.com/store/inde...product_id=130

damn those woulda been even better i wish mine were flush.

[LexLeroy]

Originally Posted by Kenno

I bought 2 XR650L's recently and immediately noticed they run 10 deg celsius hotter in all of the same conditions than both of my XR600's run.

When I hit sloppy mud on my 600's I noticed the temps dropped immediately by 20 Deg C but once the mud dried out (that was now packed around the oil tube between the headers) the temp would rise a bit but was always 10 deg C lower than before.

So I bought GSMarks oil cooler (a work of art) in readiness for my Desert rides this year to make the oil last longer between changes and thought I would see if I could get the 650 down to 600 temps before I fitted it so I insulated the oil tube between the headers and it most definitely drops the temp by 10 deg C right across the same riding conditions.

I think it could be improved upon without wrapping my headers.

Here is the test oil tube wrap


And the test bike with standard CV carb, jets and stock exhaust

That is a seriously shrewd observation. Makes ya' wonder if a simple heat deflector on the order of an exhaust pipe heat shield would have a similar effect.

[ONandOFF]

Very frustrating!

I tried to look up the rubber stems for the xrl turn signal mounts, when much to my initial confusion soon giving way to dismay, I discover that Honda doesn't break that part out for this bike. Instead, they offer only the entire turn signal unit for over $40. Why am I looking? Because I found my right rear hanging on by a mere thread...

[ONandOFF]

Originally Posted by LexLeroy

That is a seriously shrewd observation. Makes ya' wonder if a simple heat deflector on the order of an exhaust pipe heat shield would have a similar effect.

+1 Same thought hit me...

[Northern Hooligan]

Originally Posted by mhking

damn those woulda been even better i wish mine were flush.

His bike had the Barkbuster Ego Plastic,( follow link http://www.barkbusters.net/products/ego.html ) and they are curved as you will see. That was one of my questions, how are they holding out with rain, washing the bike etc etc as he had it wrap around the corner of the guard. No problems yet, the LED backing is a 3M tape. I have dealt with Admore myself on my VFR on their GIVI brake light/turn signal system, they say they have had zero problems. My wife's F650GS has the Barkbuster Storm and thats what I bought for my XR. When / if the snow melts or a burst of energy hits me I will dig path to the "shop" and mount the guards/LED's and post up a photo.

[ADV BUM]

Originally Posted by ONandOFF

+1 Same thought hit me...

Originally Posted by LexLeroy

That is a seriously shrewd observation. Makes ya' wonder if a simple heat deflector on the order of an exhaust pipe heat shield would have a similar effect.

Try wrapping your headers.

[ONandOFF]

Originally Posted by ADV BUM

Try wrapping your headers. ...

Loaded for bear... giant loop and all!

I seem to remember unpleasant reactions from people who wrapped their headers and they rusted out... but it's been a while.

[ADV BUM]

Originally Posted by ONandOFF

Loaded for bear... giant loop and all!

I seem to remember unpleasant reactions from people who wrapped their headers and they rusted out... but it's been a while.

I use a stainless header. I also coat the header with a silicone spray. I guess if you spray you header wrap with a pressure washer and let it sit it would rust. No moisture can stay in the wrap if you heat the headers up before you put the bike away. If you use stock headers one needs to remember they are cheap. The heat savings of the wrap out weighs buying a new header every 5-10 years.

[3girlsdad]

Originally Posted by ADV BUM

Try wrapping your headers.

dang, who shot papa smurf there in the background???

[kenny61]

Originally Posted by ONandOFF

Very frustrating!

I tried to look up the rubber stems for the xrl turn signal mounts, when much to my initial confusion soon giving way to dismay, I discover that Honda doesn't break that part out for this bike. Instead, they offer only the entire turn signal unit for over $40. Why am I looking? Because I found my right rear hanging on by a mere thread...

Go to your dealer and look in their aftermarket catalog. You can find direct replaqcements for less. They all break if you drop the bike on em enough. A couple wraps of duct tape or electrical tape will fix em up for a pretty long time as well

[nick_rhinocycles]

This badass lil sombitch just would stay away!

CRF450 Front end!

And... some stuff that needs fixin. Who's got a working carb for an XR650L that will part ways with it?



I'm stoked!
--Nick