http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/-t1.htm Motor talk...And chain & sprocket stuff. Mon, 10 May 2010 21:37:45 GMT 10 http://i74.servimg.com/u/f74/13/24/01/47/xr_log14.jpg http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/-t1.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/doing-my-own-valve-adjustment-t997.htm PAPPAS Just after some tips on checking the valves my self, where do i start?
Any info is appreciated.
Cheers.]]> Gear Heads Mon, 10 May 2010 21:37:45 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/doing-my-own-valve-adjustment-t997.htm#5735 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/doing-my-own-valve-adjustment-t997.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/ingition-and-clutch-questions-t993.htm hsmunoz Hi everyone. Name's Henry, did an intro post and now I am looking for some input I got this little piggy sqweeling pretty good down low, here are the mods Un corked, stock carb 175 68S stock needle slot 4. Twin Air intake, and WB E series with 12 plates down low she will stand up with just a burp of the throttle, but feels like the clutch slips between shifts and full throtle also she feels like she runs out of revs too early. The bike is geared tall for off road. so my questions, ... Gear Heads Fri, 07 May 2010 00:44:46 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/ingition-and-clutch-questions-t993.htm#5704 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/ingition-and-clutch-questions-t993.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/top-end-noise-t986.htm lovebikes86 Hi, This is my first post and I could do with some help from you guys. Iv just rebuilt my top end with a new piston kit and had my cylinder replated, it all went back together fine and starts first time, my problem is it's got a loud tapping noise from the top end now, iv checked the valve clearance twice and decompressor cable free play and it's all ok, iv got a sneaky suspicion it's got something to do with the decompression cam on the camshaft? Any ideas or knowledge on this would be much ... Gear Heads Wed, 05 May 2010 10:49:51 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/top-end-noise-t986.htm#5667 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/top-end-noise-t986.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/clackety-clack-engine-t971.htm rebenga Hello all. Am new to the site, and apologies that our first meeting is with a bike problem. My poor pig is stuck in France in a barn. Did a trip from London, got as far as the south of France, bike ran perfectly all the way. Checked oil regularly, all was well. Started the bike on the 3rd day and engine was really clacking hard from the head. Checked the valves, were way out, inlet had about 4-6mm clearance! Adjusted everything to spec, changed oil and filter (no particles anywhere), ... Gear Heads Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:03:14 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/clackety-clack-engine-t971.htm#5560 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/clackety-clack-engine-t971.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/what-gearing-are-you-running-t459.htm Bump I'm running 15/48 which is what I found on the bike when I got it. Taps out at about 90 if the air is cool. It's nice in the technical stuff but I often find myself between gears. Now that I think about it, it sucks in the technical stuff. I'm always using the clutch. Been working on my KDX the last few days and I guess I was thinking of it... Gear Heads Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:58:14 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/what-gearing-are-you-running-t459.htm#2685 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/what-gearing-are-you-running-t459.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/valve-adjustment-question-t555.htm RallyMoto I adjusted my valves today and the right side exhaust valve was so tight, it took 3-4 full revolutions of the adjuster screw-out to get the feeler gauge in. The other exhaust valve was right on the money and the intakes' were slightly loose, but almost not worth adjusting. Bike history: I bought it from it's second owner, who admitedly never adjusted the valves, but claimed to only have put 200-300 miles on the bike. No knowledge of first owner's use. Don't know the mileage. Bike is ... Gear Heads Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:52:57 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/valve-adjustment-question-t555.htm#3198 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/valve-adjustment-question-t555.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/head-bolt-pattern-measurements-clutch-plate-thickness-t870.htm damianldaigle Could anyone supply me with the head bolt pattern measurements center to center. If by chance anyone has new clutch plates laying around, are they 1.5mm or 2 mm? Gear Heads Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:46:33 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/head-bolt-pattern-measurements-clutch-plate-thickness-t870.htm#5122 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/head-bolt-pattern-measurements-clutch-plate-thickness-t870.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/shared-long-oil-cover-bolt-t847.htm Kiwi650 ]]> Gear Heads Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:54:51 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/shared-long-oil-cover-bolt-t847.htm#5009 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/shared-long-oil-cover-bolt-t847.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/remove-radiators-to-adjust-valves-t664.htm Matthendurocat Can you guys actualy get your fingers in there to adjust the exhaust valves without removing the radiators? Is that what everybody does? Just take the whole dang thing apart to adjust the valves? Is there a speacial trick? Gear Heads Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:27:22 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/remove-radiators-to-adjust-valves-t664.htm#3842 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/remove-radiators-to-adjust-valves-t664.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/chain-and-sprockets-t326.htm Anonymous Tim]]> Gear Heads Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:57:30 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/chain-and-sprockets-t326.htm#1808 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/chain-and-sprockets-t326.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/shimming-vs-drilling-t494.htm chrism Hi all The guy Im chatting to regarding making my front end plusher is a retired engineer who used to do the Yamaha team mx bikes as well as pvt coms here in SA I mentioned drilling the valves and he said he does not think its a good idea he said something about running a 5w oil and shimming or something to make the first 150mm plusher? He did my rear suspention years ago and it was fantastic. Does this sound ok or does one need to drill those holes? Im 70kg and enjoy a plusher ride must say ... Gear Heads Tue, 19 May 2009 11:33:55 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/shimming-vs-drilling-t494.htm#2882 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/shimming-vs-drilling-t494.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/chain-adjustment-t455.htm Tattooart
I have the bike on the stand with freeplay adjustment to 50mm will this be ok? What should it be? I am a little concerned because I have a friend that stripped out a c/s shaft.]]> Gear Heads Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:30:56 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/chain-adjustment-t455.htm#2661 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/chain-adjustment-t455.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/gearing-recomendations-t376.htm mamacone Doing some rock crawling, not trials riding, but first gear and way to much clutching for the stock 14/47 gearing. I have read that going to a 13 on front will cause rapid wear on the chain slide? Anybody experimented with the 13/47 combo? Would a 14/52 be to low and can you use the same chain length on the 14/52? I was thinking with a 52 I could swap to 15/52 or even 16/52 depending on the ride? But I dont want to mess with changing the chain length. Looking for sugestions. What I really ... Gear Heads Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:39:30 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/gearing-recomendations-t376.htm#2191 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/gearing-recomendations-t376.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/got-noise-t397.htm kjazz I just finished three days of riding in the Ozark Nat Forest in Arkansas. The XR650R behaved admirably. Roosting, geysers on stream crossings, chugging up hills etc. and doing 75 - 80mph on the highways (really surprised a few guys on street bikes in the corners!!) It did burp up some coolant while we were checking maps and while it got a little too hot sitting still. I figure that's why folks put fans on em. I started just killing it when the maps came out. By the end of the trip, ... Gear Heads Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:16:00 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/got-noise-t397.htm#2373 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/got-noise-t397.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/gearbox-gear-fork-issue-help-t395.htm Anonymous ...bike just started doing this. Searched for this topic before posting-hopefully I can find some help here/forum. ••2002 XR650R--recent top-end work...bike's in excellent condition. Just started popping second-gear into third-gear under load. Other than that-bike runs like a champ. (1) I assume this is the "gear-fork" that needs replacing and (2) one could ride around this, (3) or fix it now---know anyone with experience with this? I'd hate to turn this bike into a boat-anchor, ... Gear Heads Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:03:10 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/gearbox-gear-fork-issue-help-t395.htm#2359 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/gearbox-gear-fork-issue-help-t395.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/valves-burnt-out-t340.htm paddy2257 HELLO EVERBODY! Saturday Morning I changed my slow jet from a 65 back to a 65s. Checked the plug and it was brown, looked good. Also got a fresh tank of 91 octane (the highest we can get in Colorado) I was ridding my 650 sunday down a dirt road at about 65 mph. The motor died all of a sudden. It was like the carb bowl ran out of gas. When I tried to start it again, it took a awhile and it ran very rough. I finally got it back to the house. Pulled the tank and the spark plug. The plug wwas ... Gear Heads Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:21:52 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/valves-burnt-out-t340.htm#1893 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/valves-burnt-out-t340.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/torque-lock-nut-on-the-front-fork-piston-rod-t332.htm AURORA What number should be used to torque the lock nut on the front fork piston rod? When I was torqued the fork cap to the piston rod, The lock nut seemed to back off the piston rod. Note: I was tried when finishing assemble and noticed this after running the build in my head. So I will take the Fork cap off and double check the lock nut to the piston rod. If the lock nut is loose, I assume I can hold the piston rod (trying not to damaging the piston rod) with pliers and tighten the ... Gear Heads Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:09:16 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/torque-lock-nut-on-the-front-fork-piston-rod-t332.htm#1858 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/torque-lock-nut-on-the-front-fork-piston-rod-t332.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/new-clutch-q-t145.htm Dave P Howdy Gurus: I believe my pig is just about ready for a new clutch. I'm near the end of adjustment at the engine, with just a little left to play with at the lever. The "grab" has gone spongy, as well, which can be frightening when the front wheel needs to come off the ground ASAP. Before I venture into a new clutch, I thought I'd ask for some advice first. Shall I stay stock, or are there some aftermarket clutches worth examining? The bike is an '02R. She's a dual ... Gear Heads Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:32:14 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/new-clutch-q-t145.htm#672 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/new-clutch-q-t145.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/head-gasket-thickness-t251.htm smo0oth1 Could any of you guys let me know the Head gasket thickness on these bikes. I've tried searching the site with no luck Gear Heads Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:11:04 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/head-gasket-thickness-t251.htm#1315 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/head-gasket-thickness-t251.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/valve-spec-help-t166.htm smo0oth1 Hey guys, Damian here. I do not own a xr but could really use your help. I am in the middle of a full build on a 08 Honda 700xx. I have my head ported with other bolt ons. I was going to have Kibblewhite make me some custom 37mm intake valves till someone brung to my attention the xr already has this... Could anyone get me the overall valve length and stem size please? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Gear Heads Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:45:59 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/valve-spec-help-t166.htm#802 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-heads-f14/valve-spec-help-t166.htm