BHB's First XR600R + Winter Rebuild - Page 8

Brauhausbier · 03-16-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by WB-PDX

Did you actually test the oil pump or at least check the clearances?

Your repair manual should have instructions.

And, I agree, that breather needs to be relocated for water crossing; no reason for it not to be run up higher.

Luke gave the oil pump his once over and called it good while we had the bottom end opened up. We also did spin the pump around and verified it pumped oil

. This is my first engine rebuild, so I'm relying on those with more experience in cases such as these to make the call...I'm two-three weeks out from firing up the motor...wish me luck!

Blakebird · 03-16-2011, 10:59 PM

I replaced my oil pump for a couple of reasons - the most important being relatively cheap peace of mind

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I bought the 2000 XR600 as a basket with an oil-starved top end (reason unknown). That was the engine built as the 628, which went well over a year trouble free. Every time I checked the valves they were in spec. I changed the oil and filter very often.

Then after a week in Baja it blew up - and since there was no super obvious reason the top end starved for oil again, it made sense to replace the original pump that had been in service when two top ends went phlooey.
Slightly lean jetting was likely the slow death of that motor at sea level, but an oil pump is cheap when you're spending that much to put a couple of motors together.
He checked the pump, that'd be good enough for me

Brauhausbier · 03-17-2011, 09:53 PM

Finally had a free evening to do some wrenchin' and post up some pics from this past week of the rebuild...it's finally starting to come all together bit by bit

Airbox is in! Thanks for the reminder macma111

Guest wrenching help this last Saturday for the top end was my long time buddy Dave - non ADV but he's talking about getting a DRZ

New HotCam - finding the "T" mark on the flywheel to set the timing was a bit tricky, but I finally found it and the timing marks on the cam gear lined right up.

Valve cover on -

I missed getting a picture of my neighbor Greg this past sunday. But he came right over to help me lift the motor into the frame.

Front suspension coming together - Rebuilt by Promotion Suspension in Vancouver, WA

Rox Risers

FMF Powerbomb Headers

Spent the last few evenings scrubbing and soaking the rear brake in Chem Dip. Finally tonight got the rear brake back together with new pads and installed.

Looks way better!

I finally received the choke plate I ordered from XR's Only back in January tonight! Whew...looking to start deep cleaning carb going into the weekend and hopefully get that installed ASAP. Soaking the front brake tonight and I need to drag out the wiring harness and clean the grime off of that mess. Later

Cheers! I've got serious XR fever

jgrady1982 · 03-18-2011, 05:14 AM

Great job on the bike! It looks like it is coming together nicely.

DualSport650 · 03-18-2011, 11:08 AM

Awesome re-build job bro!!!

wibby · 03-18-2011, 11:10 AM

Forgot your fork boots

Brauhausbier · 03-18-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by wibby

Forgot your fork boots

No Sir Wib!

This bike has some cool SRC Fork Protectors and Fork Brace, so no fork boots required.

I'll have those fork protectors on very soon. The SRC fork brace is on.

Brauhausbier · 03-18-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DualSport650

Awesome re-build job bro!!!

I'm going to have this XR ready soon Matt! I can't wait to take it over for ride on the East Side! Soon, soon!

taco · 03-18-2011, 12:12 PM

Can't wait to see this bike go! It's looking great!

MortimerSickle · 03-18-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Brauhausbier

I'm going to have this XR ready soon Matt! I can't wait to take it over for ride on the East Side! Soon, soon!

Be sure to go on good mud and rock ride, before we ride together. I couldn't bear to watch all that new shine getting spattered and battered.

wibby · 03-18-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MortimerSickle

Be sure to go on good mud and rock ride, before we ride together. I couldn't bear to watch all that new shine getting spattered and battered.

Brauhausbier · 03-18-2011, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortimerSickle

Be sure to go on good mud and rock ride, before we ride together. I couldn't bear to watch all that new shine getting spattered and battered.

Might have to host a "show and tell" meet up at our place Ken when this bike is finished

It's not going to look showroom for long!

MortimerSickle · 03-18-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wibby

Oh, the humanity!

Ladybug0048 · 03-19-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Brauhausbier

Later

Cheers! I've got serious XR fever

That bike sure is looking good. I'm looking forward to seeing it completed and pictures from your first ride on it.

Brauhausbier · 03-19-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladybug0048

That bike sure is looking good. I'm looking forward to seeing it completed and pictures from your first ride on it.

Thanks Ladybug! The build continues until late tonight

...

XR's only choke plate - in Honda Red

Finished the front brake - whew

Wow! RK520XSO Chain, 14T Honda OE, 48T Suntour Steel

New BD Shroud/Light, SRC Fork Protectors

03-16-2011, 10:59 PM	#107
Blakebird r-u-n-n-o-f-t Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Parker, CO Oddometer: 12,192	I replaced my oil pump for a couple of reasons - the most important being relatively cheap peace of mind . I bought the 2000 XR600 as a basket with an oil-starved top end (reason unknown). That was the engine built as the 628, which went well over a year trouble free. Every time I checked the valves they were in spec. I changed the oil and filter very often. Then after a week in Baja it blew up - and since there was no super obvious reason the top end starved for oil again, it made sense to replace the original pump that had been in service when two top ends went phlooey. Slightly lean jetting was likely the slow death of that motor at sea level, but an oil pump is cheap when you're spending that much to put a couple of motors together. He checked the pump, that'd be good enough for me __________________ '12 VFR 1200 . '13 TR650 Terra . IBA #11735 . 1968-present

03-17-2011, 09:53 PM	#108
Brauhausbier ^OP Searching for IPA Joined: Aug 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Oddometer: 1,356	Finally had a free evening to do some wrenchin' and post up some pics from this past week of the rebuild...it's finally starting to come all together bit by bit Airbox is in! Thanks for the reminder macma111 Guest wrenching help this last Saturday for the top end was my long time buddy Dave - non ADV but he's talking about getting a DRZ New HotCam - finding the "T" mark on the flywheel to set the timing was a bit tricky, but I finally found it and the timing marks on the cam gear lined right up. Valve cover on - I missed getting a picture of my neighbor Greg this past sunday. But he came right over to help me lift the motor into the frame. Front suspension coming together - Rebuilt by Promotion Suspension in Vancouver, WA Rox Risers FMF Powerbomb Headers Spent the last few evenings scrubbing and soaking the rear brake in Chem Dip. Finally tonight got the rear brake back together with new pads and installed. Looks way better! I finally received the choke plate I ordered from XR's Only back in January tonight! Whew...looking to start deep cleaning carb going into the weekend and hopefully get that installed ASAP. Soaking the front brake tonight and I need to drag out the wiring harness and clean the grime off of that mess. Later Cheers! I've got serious XR fever __________________ 2006 KTM 950 1994 XR600R-Winter Rebuild 2011 Bug Murderers Assault Alaska Plan B Nekkid Fire Dancing Brauhausbier screwed with this post 03-17-2011 at 10:08 PM

03-18-2011, 11:08 AM	#110
DualSport650 Lucky Burglar Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Bend, Oregon Oddometer: 597	Awesome re-build job bro!!! __________________ Matt - Bend, OR '01 Honda XR650R Mega DualSport '05 KTM 950 Adventure Austrian Dirt HOG '07 KTM 300 XC-W Woods Weapon Life's an Adventure... RIDE! www.Moto-Guide.com

03-18-2011, 11:10 AM	#111
wibby BrotherFromAnotherMother Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Grass Pants Orygun Oddometer: 10,247	Forgot your fork boots __________________ '05 DL650 '92 KDX200

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03-18-2011, 05:14 AM	#109
jgrady1982 Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Oddometer: 760	Great job on the bike! It looks like it is coming together nicely.

03-18-2011, 12:12 PM	#114
taco b00b t00b Joined: Mar 2011 Oddometer: 12	Can't wait to see this bike go! It's looking great!