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FatherX · 02-04-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by flatfender

try aluma-seal first, never entered a desert without it, well on waterheads

really?

i see radiator app for it but 3 or 4 cylinders?

wow

for 1800 bucks what the heck why not

jamin_mathis · 02-04-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MRFRITZ

Great news indeed, did they give you a lead time?

I didn't ask but It's gonna take a week to get the piston so that plus the time to get it back together, They have been quick so far.

techforlife · 02-04-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FatherX

it just blew

bought it saturday coasted it down the hill today

F me!

glad it's not MY car!

I'll shaddup already!

That sucks,,it`s a big job,even with a hoist,tools,torches,it`s a big job,,,,wish i could help ya out........i`ve got the time too...but brother we are distance impaired you and me

But as suggested you can try a bunch of different block sealer treatments....

Brian

BHW · 02-04-2010, 09:47 PM

Swapped handlebars today. Jump ahead several hours. Crank up the bike and notice no headlights.

Check fuses. OK.

Check wiring connections around headlight. OK.

Pull off switch housing and check it over. Looks like it did a few hours ago when I pulled it off and swapped bars. Took hi-lo switch apart....nothing out of the ordinary.

Got no hi-beam indicator either.

Alright guys...what is it?

jamin_mathis · 02-04-2010, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHW

Swapped handlebars today. Jump ahead several hours. Crank up the bike and notice no headlights.

Check fuses. OK.

Check wiring connections around headlight. OK.

Pull off switch housing and check it over. Looks like it did a few hours ago when I pulled it off and swapped bars. Took hi-lo switch apart....nothing out of the ordinary.

Got no hi-beam indicator either.

Alright guys...what is it?

Check that the head light itself works by connecting it directly to a battery after that I got nothing.

BHW · 02-04-2010, 10:22 PM

Not saying it can't be the headlight/bulb....but I've never seen both filaments (hi and lo) go out simultaneously. The lack of a hi-beam indicator also seems puzzling.

jamin_mathis · 02-04-2010, 10:29 PM

True, I was just trowing it out there as you had already done every thing else I would have suggested.

jamin_mathis · 02-04-2010, 10:52 PM

If you have a test light you could start at the head light and work your way down stream. I think its worth trying the head light just to check that one off the list. Good luck as I've said before I hate electric work.

ShooterDave · 02-04-2010, 11:42 PM

Well just put a few hours into cleaning the "02. She is so dirty. Mostly it is all dried mud though. O well degreaser works just as well on dirt too.

Unfortunately as both bikes share all the same farkles. I cant really start putting her back together till just before i go, or else i give up riding the "06. Seeing as she gets better millage than my car... I can't stop riding her for 2 months.

O well at least ill have a clean bike to put parts onto when the time comes.

FatherX · 02-05-2010, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techforlife

That sucks,,it`s a big job,even with a hoist,tools,torches,it`s a big job....

Brian

hoist?

torches?

Sourjon · 02-05-2010, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by flatfender

ditto,

BTW $280 for the two gears shipped

Yes I'll wait! This is a replacement engine so no hurry other than my impatience.

John

Sourjon · 02-05-2010, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FatherX

it just blew

bought it saturday coasted it down the hill today

F me!

Damn that sucks! You gotta lotta fires you're fighting there Pops. Still meeting up with Flatfender to look at your bike?

John

BHW · 02-05-2010, 04:50 AM

Bak to my headlight issue.....anybody know what bulb the XRL uses?

tjrockit · 02-05-2010, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MRFRITZ

where did you order from and are you getting O.E.M...?? reason I ask is I'm replacing these items also, and my local dealer's prices are high.

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/
There are all OEM Honda parts. A little more money than some of the aftermarket stuff but the peace of mind that the parts are exact for that bike.

Newbie fear, I know...

I'll get over it eventually when I'm more comfortable working on the bike.

lasercustoms · 02-05-2010, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHW

Swapped handlebars today. Jump ahead several hours. Crank up the bike and notice no headlights.

Check fuses. OK.

Check wiring connections around headlight. OK.

Pull off switch housing and check it over. Looks like it did a few hours ago when I pulled it off and swapped bars. Took hi-lo switch apart....nothing out of the ordinary.

Got no hi-beam indicator either.

Alright guys...what is it?

The start button has a switch in it to cut off the headlight when your starting it. If it hangs up your light will stay off. So maybe it's the start button.

02-04-2010, 09:47 PM	#12754
BHW Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Oddometer: 2,671	Swapped handlebars today. Jump ahead several hours. Crank up the bike and notice no headlights. Check fuses. OK. Check wiring connections around headlight. OK. Pull off switch housing and check it over. Looks like it did a few hours ago when I pulled it off and swapped bars. Took hi-lo switch apart....nothing out of the ordinary. Got no hi-beam indicator either. Alright guys...what is it? __________________ Posted while shaving in my Pruis! 2000 XR650R

02-04-2010, 10:22 PM	#12756
BHW Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Oddometer: 2,671	Not saying it can't be the headlight/bulb....but I've never seen both filaments (hi and lo) go out simultaneously. The lack of a hi-beam indicator also seems puzzling. __________________ Posted while shaving in my Pruis! 2000 XR650R

02-04-2010, 10:29 PM	#12757
jamin_mathis Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: L.A. CA. Echo Park y'all Oddometer: 2,499	True, I was just trowing it out there as you had already done every thing else I would have suggested. __________________ A riot is the language of the unheard MLK

02-04-2010, 10:52 PM	#12758
jamin_mathis Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: L.A. CA. Echo Park y'all Oddometer: 2,499	If you have a test light you could start at the head light and work your way down stream. I think its worth trying the head light just to check that one off the list. Good luck as I've said before I hate electric work. __________________ A riot is the language of the unheard MLK

02-04-2010, 11:42 PM	#12759
ShooterDave Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Caliscrewitself Oddometer: 1,380	Well just put a few hours into cleaning the "02. She is so dirty. Mostly it is all dried mud though. O well degreaser works just as well on dirt too. Unfortunately as both bikes share all the same farkles. I cant really start putting her back together till just before i go, or else i give up riding the "06. Seeing as she gets better millage than my car... I can't stop riding her for 2 months. O well at least ill have a clean bike to put parts onto when the time comes. __________________ My Lower 48+ ride on my XR650L - http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=565350

02-05-2010, 04:50 AM	#12763
BHW Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Oddometer: 2,671	Bak to my headlight issue.....anybody know what bulb the XRL uses? __________________ Posted while shaving in my Pruis! 2000 XR650R

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