http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/-t1.htm Problems with everything else? Post your questions here. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:16:40 GMT 10 http://i74.servimg.com/u/f74/13/24/01/47/xr_log14.jpg http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/-t1.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/help-caliper-piston-brake-pads-t1062.htm ecarlcrap I could really use some help here. I am trying to replace my brake pads. I bought some new ones on ebay but they wont fit in the caliper because the caliper piston won't compress far enough for the pads to get in. Has anybody had this problem? Is there some sort of trick to getting the caliper to compress, like draining the brake fluid? I already tried bleeding the fluid and using a clamp to apply more pressure to the piston. It is possible that the pads I bought on ebay are just too thick, ... General Tech Discussion Q & A Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:16:40 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/help-caliper-piston-brake-pads-t1062.htm#6099 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/help-caliper-piston-brake-pads-t1062.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/should-i-wrap-or-coat-my-header-pipe-t1037.htm amador97 Hey guys,is there any advantage to wrapping or coating your head pipe? Mine is lookin like crap and heat paint does'nt last. General Tech Discussion Q & A Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:51:57 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/should-i-wrap-or-coat-my-header-pipe-t1037.htm#6002 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/should-i-wrap-or-coat-my-header-pipe-t1037.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/swingarm-damage-what-should-i-do-with-it-t1024.htm rikco



all advice is welcome ]]> General Tech Discussion Q & A Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:53:02 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/swingarm-damage-what-should-i-do-with-it-t1024.htm#5901 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/swingarm-damage-what-should-i-do-with-it-t1024.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/swing-arm-pivot-bolt-stuck-t949.htm modette I called up my Mechanic friend Dave at D&S Motorsport in Woodland Park, CO and took it to him after I spent 2 days beating on the thing, two days using PB Blaster to try and free it, which I was able to do from the engine case so it would spin, but no movement with a small 4lb mini sledge. I read so many horror stores online I figured I spent $30 on MISC items to try and get it out that I rather cut my losses now instead of some post I saw where people spend hundreds and still had to take ... General Tech Discussion Q & A Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:28:06 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/swing-arm-pivot-bolt-stuck-t949.htm#5445 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/swing-arm-pivot-bolt-stuck-t949.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/rear-sprocket-came-off-on-a-highway-road-t1021.htm rikco i think i need a new hub or rear wheel since last night 1 rear sprocket bold came off while riding on a highway road and before i knew it is was compleet off ripping the hub to pieces the rim is undamaged so i need to rebuild it with a new hub & spokes or maybe when im lucky i can find a compleet new wheel in the same colours. if anyone of yall know somebody that got one black 17inch excel rearwheel with a red hub left for sale let me know pls General Tech Discussion Q & A Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:55:45 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/rear-sprocket-came-off-on-a-highway-road-t1021.htm#5887 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/rear-sprocket-came-off-on-a-highway-road-t1021.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/need-input-on-the-condition-of-my-engine-t1008.htm kashmir
]]> General Tech Discussion Q & A Sat, 22 May 2010 00:04:06 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/need-input-on-the-condition-of-my-engine-t1008.htm#5807 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/need-input-on-the-condition-of-my-engine-t1008.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/xr-burning-oil-why-t1015.htm carbonz4me hi guys, i own a xr650r 2003 which after approx 2 months of owning it blew the piston and barrell,on inspection i concluded this was down to lack of oil i drained about half of a litre out,i fitted a wiseco 102.4mm piston and had the barrell rebored anyway the bike ran perfect for 350 miles (slight smoke on idle which dissapeared as soon as you set off, this was on a 68s pilot, with the 65s pilot the smoke stopped i put this down to the bike running a little rich)and then it seized up again ... General Tech Discussion Q & A Sun, 30 May 2010 13:35:27 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/xr-burning-oil-why-t1015.htm#5860 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/xr-burning-oil-why-t1015.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/help-a-noob-out-t977.htm kashmir I bought a 2000 xr650r, need some quick help before i can ride it with more confidence. The bike def rides strong, but the guy i got kinda seemed like he didnt do any maintence on it. 1. What is the best place in the 48 states, that i can buy OEM parts for the best price? 2. What type of oil is the best syn/non syn? Also what weights for the hot summer I was thinking 10W-40 at least? 3. Also, any certain types of coolants that are proven more efficient, ive heard BMW blue is pretty good? I'd ... General Tech Discussion Q & A Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:15:15 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/help-a-noob-out-t977.htm#5601 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/help-a-noob-out-t977.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/2005-impossiable-to-start-when-hot-t932.htm algnoid i have a 2005 brp and it is impossiable to start when hot, without a hill to jump start it on, it is fully uncorked, this past weekend was the first time i had it out, fresh plug whole nine yards, when cold 3 kicks fires right up, but an hour later cant make it run on a kick, does it need a hot start or can i get and aftermarket electric starter, or is something just screwed up. this is my first 4 stroke, ilove this bike but am still a 2 stroke fanatic General Tech Discussion Q & A Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:25:48 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/2005-impossiable-to-start-when-hot-t932.htm#5388 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/2005-impossiable-to-start-when-hot-t932.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/on-road-titling-in-ny-t954.htm amador97 hi ,new to the forum. I want to get my xr on the road. Can anyone steer me in the right direction? I live in upstate NY General Tech Discussion Q & A Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:35:36 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/on-road-titling-in-ny-t954.htm#5460 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/on-road-titling-in-ny-t954.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/off-centered-rear-guard-t794.htm Kiwi650 My mate noticed the rear guard is not centered over the rear wheel, I said its probably due to the muffler sticking out so much the off set balances out the rear ? (kinda of) General Tech Discussion Q & A Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:28:46 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/off-centered-rear-guard-t794.htm#4721 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/off-centered-rear-guard-t794.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/my-01-xr650r-compression-release-is-not-functioning-suggest-t921.htm just another rider thanks]]> General Tech Discussion Q & A Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:25:43 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/my-01-xr650r-compression-release-is-not-functioning-suggest-t921.htm#5342 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/my-01-xr650r-compression-release-is-not-functioning-suggest-t921.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/raising-bars-clutch-and-decomp-cable-length-problems-t907.htm SFXR
I'm raising the bars a lot. Motion pro sells cables 3" longer than stock, but I can't find anyone who makes clutch and decomp cables 3" longer as well. Anyone have this problem? Is there another bike's parts that fit?

Thanks!
Jim]]> General Tech Discussion Q & A Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:04:19 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/raising-bars-clutch-and-decomp-cable-length-problems-t907.htm#5297 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/raising-bars-clutch-and-decomp-cable-length-problems-t907.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/idle-going-up-and-down-t912.htm connectmark Hey guys I recently bought a 2000 XRR that was a bit rough around the edges but I got a killer deal on it so why not. The guy I bought it from didnt know much about the bikes history because he got the bike as payment for a job an sold it cus he needed money. But I seem to be having an issue with the idle, the fire ups perfectly and idles how it should. But after the bike warms up the idle goes up a noticeable amount. I adjust the idle down and after a little bit it goes back up again.??The ... General Tech Discussion Q & A Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:22:46 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/idle-going-up-and-down-t912.htm#5322 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/idle-going-up-and-down-t912.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/decompression-issues-t861.htm qikazel I need help. I went out to the garage to start my xr after a month or so. Is been pretty cold so I figured I'd start her up for a few minutes. All was fine last time I put her away. When I went to start her, I have weak compression. I can kick thru the entire compression stroke without using the decomp lever. Any Ideas?? I cant figure out what could have changed. General Tech Discussion Q & A Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:50:04 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/decompression-issues-t861.htm#5071 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/decompression-issues-t861.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/help-chain-snappedengine-casing-t753.htm feelergaugephil Where can I find a pair of good engine casings, Ive checked ebay, there's a 650L casings but I doubt that they will fit..
Any ideas guys???????????????????????????????
Phil.]]> General Tech Discussion Q & A Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:18:25 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/help-chain-snappedengine-casing-t753.htm#4441 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/help-chain-snappedengine-casing-t753.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/first-oil-change-no-oil-to-be-seen-in-inspection-hole-t848.htm Kiwi650 Filled first 1L of oil on stand and last 600 ml with bike upright, see the manual instructions are to do the whole lot with the bike upright Had it sitting level upright for 10 mins but could not see any oil level with the bottom of the oil level inspection hole. Just trying to work out if need to add more oil and what is actually happening with having to have the bike upright on level ground when filling - "Take it" there is an oil circuit that goes through the frame and then cycles ... General Tech Discussion Q & A Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:02:30 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/first-oil-change-no-oil-to-be-seen-in-inspection-hole-t848.htm#5010 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/first-oil-change-no-oil-to-be-seen-in-inspection-hole-t848.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/getting-kick-start-off-t844.htm Kiwi650
Cheers]]> General Tech Discussion Q & A Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:24:54 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/getting-kick-start-off-t844.htm#5005 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/getting-kick-start-off-t844.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/engine-sounds-t771.htm river I got in my first good long ride today. Was great and this area is magnificent for riding. However, I became concerned about how much noise the motor makes (aside from the exhaust sound) and can't help but wonder if something is wrong. It's whirring like a dervish, very audible. Reminds me of nothing more than the noise a bit in a drill press makes as it spins into metal. Maybe it's just things spinning around but it's loud. Oil was good. My ST has a noisy motor too but it sounds more click-clacky. ... General Tech Discussion Q & A Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:58:09 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/engine-sounds-t771.htm#4591 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/engine-sounds-t771.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/handlebars-t818.htm Hew How strong are the standard ones.
I have ridden with a few Yamaha's that the standard bars have snapped when the bike and rider have taken a tumble.

Are Honda bars made of better stuff or is it advisable to fit Renolds or fatbars?]]> General Tech Discussion Q & A Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:42:13 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/handlebars-t818.htm#4855 http://www.xr650rforum.com/general-tech-discussion-q-a-f17/handlebars-t818.htm