http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/-t1.htm Give your opinion/review of what works and what doesn't. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:59:08 GMT 10 http://i74.servimg.com/u/f74/13/24/01/47/xr_log14.jpg http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/-t1.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/dirt-bagz-xr650r-subframe-t473.htm Tattooart
http://www.dbzproducts.com/images/subframe.jpg]]> Gear & Equipment Reviews Fri, 08 May 2009 04:36:31 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/dirt-bagz-xr650r-subframe-t473.htm#2758 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/dirt-bagz-xr650r-subframe-t473.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/great-chain-alignment-tool-t1047.htm AURORA This is a great chain alignment tool Cost $35 http://www.project-one.us/motorcycle.html Gear & Equipment Reviews Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:59:08 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/great-chain-alignment-tool-t1047.htm#6044 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/great-chain-alignment-tool-t1047.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/engine-bearings-t1028.htm Geromane Hi, I have a problem, in Germany it is very hard to get bearings for the engine(crankshaft, camshaft an for the gears.... Ist is verx expensive to buy them because they come from USA an then we have tax....and another tax.... So, the bearing kit for the engine costs 500 Euro, this is 666 Dollars...that much money only for bearings... waht do you pay in USA for the??? greetings Geromane Gear & Equipment Reviews Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:27:42 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/engine-bearings-t1028.htm#5958 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/engine-bearings-t1028.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/hd-gopro-helmet-cam-t951.htm Hodakaguy Just picked up a HD GoPro Helmet Cam. Last summer I borrowed a friends POV 1.0 setup and it worked great, although having to deal with the DVR unit and the remote cable got to be a huge pain in the ass the longer the trip went. On the plus side the POV unit has a viewable screen and can take a lot of video on a single 8gig card, although the video quality is just ok. Battery life is exellent and I recorded the whole trip on camera. The GoPro HD has super video quality and a wider angle ... Gear & Equipment Reviews Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:26:29 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/hd-gopro-helmet-cam-t951.htm#5447 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/hd-gopro-helmet-cam-t951.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/folding-mirror-t974.htm Backwoods Boogie Double Take Mirror.

Uses the Ram ball mounts.

Neduro's Vendor ad on ADVrider.

]]> Gear & Equipment Reviews Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:58:49 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/folding-mirror-t974.htm#5575 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/folding-mirror-t974.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/what-kind-of-armor-do-you-wear-t133.htm Focker
Knee pads/chest/shoulder & elbows?

What do you guys recommend that won't break the bank? Oh and don't bother with the "You can't put a price on protection" comment...I know...I Know.]]> Gear & Equipment Reviews Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:05:42 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/what-kind-of-armor-do-you-wear-t133.htm#619 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/what-kind-of-armor-do-you-wear-t133.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/gl-fandango-tank-bag-great-bag-t942.htm Hodakaguy Finally got around to strapping the Giant Loop Fandango tank bag onto the 530.....I love it (Should fit the XRR just as well) This bag is just right for what I'm going to use it for. It's compact, doesn't get in the way while sitting or standing up, made from a heavy duty waterproof material and removes/installs super fast. After last years desert trip I was wanting a better place to carry my Camera, batteries, charger ect. Here's the link to the GL bag: CLICK HERE And here's ... Gear & Equipment Reviews Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:14:25 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/gl-fandango-tank-bag-great-bag-t942.htm#5421 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/gl-fandango-tank-bag-great-bag-t942.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/iphone-users-great-app-to-take-with-you-when-riding-t933.htm Hodakaguy If you use a IPhone this is a great Adventure Riding App. It's called GoodReader and will read/store about any type of file. So how does this benefit a ADV rider???? You can load up the complete factory repair manual for your bike/bikes in PDF form and carry it with you anywhere you go! Might just save the day some time. It will store/read PDF files, word documents, Excel files ect ect. I even have some Garmin GPS files loaded into it so I can email the files from my Iphone if needed! ... Gear & Equipment Reviews Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:30:44 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/iphone-users-great-app-to-take-with-you-when-riding-t933.htm#5389 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/iphone-users-great-app-to-take-with-you-when-riding-t933.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/tent-duffle-t911.htm Backwoods Boogie
Black 1000 denier Cordura, 2 zippered ends, an extra pocket for rain gear and webbing loops for straping.

Here's his teaser pic. I'll post up more when I get it.
]]> Gear & Equipment Reviews Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:54:51 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/tent-duffle-t911.htm#5319 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/tent-duffle-t911.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/airing-up-a-flat-tire-t826.htm Bump I recently had a couple of revelations. First, I built a new suspension for my dually with a friend. After it was all on there and I'd driven it for a few years it dawned on me, "Hey stupid, you've got two air compressors and a 7 gallon air tank back there. Why no pneumatic fitting genius?" Then I recently had occasion to air up a couple of tires, one on a motorcycle and three others on my wife's jogger/stroller. I'm sick of using my tiny combo air pump/CO2 inflator for this ... Gear & Equipment Reviews Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:19:41 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/airing-up-a-flat-tire-t826.htm#4906 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/airing-up-a-flat-tire-t826.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/trail-irons-t744.htm Backwoods Boogie I scored some nice tire irons. They also double as an axle wrench for both front/rear. And, they're super light weight titanium. A bit expensive at $30 each, but not any more than buying all the tools separately. Thanks to Pat for the previously posted link. And, Jim says "Hi". Trail Irons by Stanley Alpine, LLC http://www.sopgear.com/new_page_4.htm Gear & Equipment Reviews Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:33:00 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/trail-irons-t744.htm#4393 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/trail-irons-t744.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/atomicmoto-forma-dominator-boot-review-t411.htm Hodakaguy I just ordered a set of Forma Dominators from Atomic-Moto.Com. They have them on sale for $199. I’ve been looking for a new set of boots for a while. Since switching from my GS to a XR650R I now need something with more protection. I tried on a pair of Alpinestars and they didn’t fit my feet right (Just walking around in the store). Maybe they needed time to break in? But I also want a boot for ADV riding where if I have to get off and walk a bit to explore something I can. I would ... Gear & Equipment Reviews Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:49:03 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/atomicmoto-forma-dominator-boot-review-t411.htm#2456 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/atomicmoto-forma-dominator-boot-review-t411.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/best-foot-pegs-t448.htm Bump A guy on the Yahoo forum asked about this so I thought I'd post it all here. Gerri, IMHO, this guy has the best pegs, although I don't have them. Still, I like his design the best. I bought his rear fender support to help with my giantloopmoto. com bag (as recommended by the maker) and although it's $100 and took a few weeks to get here, it was all round tubing and stainless steel! So I'm glad to wait for such high quality. http://fourstrokewo rks.biz/ Choose "Quick ... Gear & Equipment Reviews Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:56:33 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/best-foot-pegs-t448.htm#2631 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/best-foot-pegs-t448.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/any-quality-aftermarket-headlights-out-there-t716.htm "Thumper"GUY Just wondering if there are any nice looking headlights out there that any of you have used that may be brighter or just nicer looking in general than stock, and use same wattage as stock stator? I have seen a nice light and made by trailtech! Anybody seen anybody else make something that fits? Gear & Equipment Reviews Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:50:33 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/any-quality-aftermarket-headlights-out-there-t716.htm#4174 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/any-quality-aftermarket-headlights-out-there-t716.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/tires-t36.htm JossaXr I´m going to change the crappy ICR tires with Maxxis. I have tried Maxxis IT and thinking of Maxxis 6001. Have any of yo guys tried this tire. I want a tire that is better then It in muddy conditions and as good as It on gravle. Gear & Equipment Reviews Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:51:39 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/tires-t36.htm#121 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/tires-t36.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/great-adv-bike-chair-alite-butterfly-chair-t659.htm Hodakaguy A group of us just returned from a 1100 mile trip, and two of us used the Alite two legged chairs and they worked great! They are super small, Ultra light weight and best of all they have a back on them! After a long days ride it sure was nice to be able to lean back and relax. They are really easy to balance on and once your in them it takes very little effort to maintain your balance. I sat in mine and ate dinner and breakfast every day. I'll be using mine on the next trip for sure. They ... Gear & Equipment Reviews Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:20:04 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/great-adv-bike-chair-alite-butterfly-chair-t659.htm#3797 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/great-adv-bike-chair-alite-butterfly-chair-t659.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/dual-star-mirrors-t78.htm 4play
http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Equipment/adjustable_mirror2.htm]]> Gear & Equipment Reviews Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:43:32 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/dual-star-mirrors-t78.htm#292 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/dual-star-mirrors-t78.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/interesting-article-on-body-armor-research-t475.htm Bump http://www.cultofdualsport.com/2009/05/they-dont-call-it-new-west-for-nothin.html]]> Gear & Equipment Reviews Fri, 08 May 2009 18:23:04 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/interesting-article-on-body-armor-research-t475.htm#2767 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/interesting-article-on-body-armor-research-t475.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/looking-for-recommendations-on-jacket-with-good-ventilation-t369.htm AURORA

Zippers to open and close vents would be very nice

Phoenix, AZ riding.]]> Gear & Equipment Reviews Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:18:00 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/looking-for-recommendations-on-jacket-with-good-ventilation-t369.htm#2147 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/looking-for-recommendations-on-jacket-with-good-ventilation-t369.htm http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/soft-luggage-options-t410.htm Esben_odense Hi I looking to get some soft luggage for my XRR. For know I have found Dirt Bagz - Ranger model http://www.dbzproducts.com/ Wolfman expedition saddlebags http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Expedition/expedition_saddle_bags.html Otrlieb waterproof saddlebags http://www.ortliebusa.com/CartGenie/prod-59.htm andy strapz - expedition panniers http://www.andystrapz.com/productdetails.php?pid=34&BACK=51 So my question is does anyone have any experience with these luggage system ... Gear & Equipment Reviews Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:01:22 GMT http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/soft-luggage-options-t410.htm#2455 http://www.xr650rforum.com/gear-equipment-reviews-f4/soft-luggage-options-t410.htm