XR650R Thread!

[sintax]

Originally Posted by ride4fun562

I really wish i had an idea how many miles were on my xr, po was second owner and pretty clueless. I want it to live forever

Easy fix! do a FULL rebuild on the engine, replace every bearing, seal and bushing. Install a Vapor, and then start a 000000

Shibby is right, just enjoy the thing until parts start failing, replace, and return to enjoying it.

If you are really that worried, you could always just pull the head, check the valves and seats, inspect cam and upper valve train wear, pull the jug off, and check for small and large end bearing wear, cylinder wear. This is obviously not a total R&R job, but its also mostly free and will give you a very good idea of the condition your engine is in.

In the meantime, do all of the maintenance, lube points, and clean the oil screens.

[ride4fun562]

Originally Posted by sintax

Easy fix! do a FULL rebuild on the engine, replace every bearing, seal and bushing. Install a Vapor, and then start a 000000

Shibby is right, just enjoy the thing until parts start failing, replace, and return to enjoying it.

If you are really that worried, you could always just pull the head, check the valves and seats, inspect cam and upper valve train wear, pull the jug off, and check for small and large end bearing wear, cylinder wear. This is obviously not a total R&R job, but its also mostly free and will give you a very good idea of the condition your engine is in.

In the meantime, do all of the maintenance, lube points, and clean the oil screens.

I like that idea haha, I'm not complaining or really worried just saying it would be nice to know.

[babuja]

Originally Posted by sintax

High flow exhaust canister = after market slip on (eg. T4 ProCircuit), or HRC Tip on stock exhaust, FMF slip on

Large Diameter Header & Exhaust canister = after market FULL exhaust, from the head to the tip. This could also be a T4, since you can get just the slip on or the full exhaust.

Tnks sintax

[jimmyx]

Let me start by stating I did my google search, as not to get my ass chewed by Garthe.I spent a good part of Sunday doing some year-end maintenance, valves,oil change,cable lube and rear shock adjustment.The reason for the shock work is I've been noticing a knocking coming from that area under acceleration on rough terrain, in the pegs. I replaced the linkage bushings and bearings along with heavier shock spring (11.5kgm- fat ass) and shock bushings about 8 months ago. Seems to be some vertical slop at the swing arm pivot point when on a stand with wheel off the ground, The shock has about 130lbs of charge by my guage and is a bit soft still. Just did a 500 mile Utah/Nevada Pony Express trip and some Moab single track two weeks ago with no noticable issues other than the knocking. Is a bit of play normal? Any advice would be great. Thanks, Jim

[szramer]

Originally Posted by bamfslap

KTM

Might need some mods though.

price. part #? pls

[hontri]

Originally Posted by szramer

anybody is doing bolt on fan for BRP?

Here you go. Get a 4" Spal puller fan.Make some brackets and you are good to go.


You used to be able to get the fans on Ebay for about $40 but i don't see them there at present.Here is what you want:
http://www.spalusa.com/store/main.as...&item=30103018

[sintax]

I just bought one of those fans from some random online vendor due to the eBay guy has not been around for ages. I've been looking for months but he has not had any for sale. I ended up paying 56 shipped, which was not that bad. At least I'll have it for this season.

I'll be making a bracket out of some sheet alum as well.

[Desert Scoundrel]

Originally Posted by JohnnyLightning!

Another question: Is there any real difference in billet clutch baskets between brands? There is the Hinson, Barnett, Wiseco and a few others. Not a huge difference in price amongst the batch.

Anyone?

[lstzephyr]

Originally Posted by jimmyx

Let me start by stating I did my google search, as not to get my ass chewed by Garthe.I spent a good part of Sunday doing some year-end maintenance, valves,oil change,cable lube and rear shock adjustment.The reason for the shock work is I've been noticing a knocking coming from that area under acceleration on rough terrain, in the pegs. I replaced the linkage bushings and bearings along with heavier shock spring (11.5kgm- fat ass) and shock bushings about 8 months ago. Seems to be some vertical slop at the swing arm pivot point when on a stand with wheel off the ground, The shock has about 130lbs of charge by my guage and is a bit soft still. Just did a 500 mile Utah/Nevada Pony Express trip and some Moab single track two weeks ago with no noticable issues other than the knocking. Is a bit of play normal? Any advice would be great. Thanks, Jim

Nope, not normal. Take your swingarm off and check your swingarm piviot bearings. I'd bet you a beer they are dust. A big hammer, a torch and some new bearings will fix it right up.

Originally Posted by JohnnyLightning!

Anyone?

I bought a hinson. It is rather nice and I like it. Best answer I got amigo.

[Sierra Thumper]

Originally Posted by ride4fun562

I really wish i had an idea how many miles were on my xr, po was second owner and pretty clueless. I want it to live forever

As long as it runs good just ride it and enjoy Sometimes the more you worry the more issues you'll have...kinda like carma I think
And don't let the problems in these threads freak you out
I just pick up good running bikes and have a ball

[Sean-0]

spall pull fan is the go
a bracket i had made up

was going to get a heap made but the guy wanted 30 bucks a bracket and i told him he's dreaming

[tomaszb2]

Originally Posted by sintax

Hey Tom.

What type of information would you like to know? There are lot of people here that use the HS/TM 40 carb.

I am currently working through the jetting process with mine. I have some jets showing up next week to continue to fine tune it.

For example: What is the nominal diameter of the individual jets in the carburetor in mm? Most need dimensions Main jet and Pilot jet

[babuja]

Originally Posted by babuja

Tnks sintax

Need some help with table.

Regarding Main Jet, Gary says: " Use a Main Jet one to two size larger when your side panel is cutout".

I'm using XRonly side panel cut out.

In your experience, where did you find best results with main jet: 1 or 2 size larger? Tnks

[jimmyx]

Thanks lstzephyr,

I was avoiding the swingarm rebuild... It's time.

[atreiou]

my 2012 Desert PIG