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Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 05:34 PM
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Posted By Homerb
Yep different cosmetics and plastics and an XR600...

Yep different cosmetics and plastics and an XR600 electric start motor only made in '86 & '87.
...
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 02:06 AM
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Posted By Homerb
If it helps, my XL600RMG actually runs a cdi from...

If it helps, my XL600RMG actually runs a cdi from NX650.
Runs fine.
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 06:41 PM
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Posted By Homerb
FWIW l had an xt250 years ago that would...

FWIW l had an xt250 years ago that would periodically make the headers glow red hot. And it was running crap when this was happening. Turned out the cdi was bad, and was at times retarding the spark...
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 02:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 373
Posted By Homerb
I had one of those for years. It developed an...

I had one of those for years. It developed an engine problem and it sat in my garage for 10 years till l fixed it. Turned out to be a dodgy cdi. Very simple engine, two valve head, 6 volt system.
I...
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Did that, but he's never successfully removed...

Did that, but he's never successfully removed one. The way its designed it was never meant to be removed without destroying the crankshaft.
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 06:19 AM
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Posted By Homerb
Thanks Edouard, thats what I was thinking of...

Thanks Edouard, thats what I was thinking of doing, but I think I'll just run it as it is and hope for the best!
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 10:41 PM
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Posted By Homerb
I dont need to remove the balancer gear to...

I dont need to remove the balancer gear to rebuild the crankshaft, my balancer gear got turned about 100 degrees when my engine went bang, and I'd like to put it back where its supposed to be if I...
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Well I picked up my barrel yesterday after...

Well I picked up my barrel yesterday after getting the new liner bored. Looks good. Also the new Pro X rod kit arrived from the USA, so dropped it off with the crank to my crankshaft guy. Hoping to...
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7,725
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Posted By Homerb
I used to have an XL350R. Its surprising how many...

I used to have an XL350R. Its surprising how many parts are interchangeable between these two bikes.
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 06:23 PM
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Posted By Homerb
I was wondering if someone was going to ask about...

I was wondering if someone was going to ask about this. My bike is the XL600RMG, with the xr600 electric start motor, so it may differ slightly from the XL600R, l don't know for sure.
First, remove...
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 03:16 AM
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Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
I was waiting for someone to bite.:evil:evil

I was waiting for someone to bite.:evil:evil
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
I find it easier to remove the valve cover, head,...

I find it easier to remove the valve cover, head, barrel and piston before removing the engine from the frame. Just my 2c.
Forum: Australia 05-09-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 139
Posted By Homerb
New Honda dealer on the NSW Central Coast.

Noticed this mornng that Worthingtons at Kariong, long time BMW dealership are now a Honda dealership as well, after Ric Andrews dropped/was dropped by Honda.
At least theres still a Honda...
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 03:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 907
Posted By Homerb
I recently stripped my frame and used brush on...

I recently stripped my frame and used brush on paint stripper to soften the paint and then a pressure cleaner to blast the soft paint off. Got about 90% off, and get the rest off with a wire brush...
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Yep Davek it is about half a tooth off. Heres a...

Yep Davek it is about half a tooth off. Heres a closeup of my crank.
http://homerbsmith.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/XL600RMG/i-WQWKBvC/0/M/XL600RMG%20crank%20003-M.jpg
I'll try heating the bejesus out...
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
If the gear on the crank is out of position/time...

If the gear on the crank is out of position/time even if you find another gear tooth that is CLOSE to where it should be the balancer WILL be OUT OF TIME with the crank.[/QUOTE]

Thats what worries...
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 05:01 AM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Well the new sleeve is fitted and bored. Im...

Well the new sleeve is fitted and bored. Im waiting on the Pro X rod kit to arrive from the US of A, then get it fitted and put it all together, again.
Still no idea where the shrapnel came from...
Forum: Thumpers 05-06-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 907
Posted By Homerb
Cmon Dracus, you know we can rebuild her, we have...

Cmon Dracus, you know we can rebuild her, we have the technology!:evil:evil
Forum: Thumpers 05-04-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
No PO was mechanically challenged, and did...

No PO was mechanically challenged, and did nothing to the bike while he owned it. Had it professionally serviced though. Rode the bike for years with knackered steering head bearings.

I rebuilt...
Forum: Thumpers 05-04-2013, 03:11 AM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Ive had a real close look at the shrapnel and by...

Ive had a real close look at the shrapnel and by the look of one piece in particular, Im starting to think it may have been left in the engine by the knob who rebuilt it. (me) It looks less and less...
Forum: Thumpers 05-04-2013, 03:04 AM
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Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Clutch basket and rest of clutch all there, if a...

Clutch basket and rest of clutch all there, if a bit grubby.
http://homerbsmith.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/XL600RMG/i-fckNVzW/0/M/XL600RMG%20engine%20internals%20012-M.jpg...
Forum: Thumpers 05-04-2013, 02:59 AM
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Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Nope, triple checked piston and its perfect. ...

Nope, triple checked piston and its perfect.

http://homerbsmith.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/XL600RMG/i-5mz9RHh/0/M/XL600RMG%20engine%20internals%20004-M.jpg...
Forum: Thumpers 05-04-2013, 12:31 AM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Ther clutch basket was the first thing l thought...

Ther clutch basket was the first thing l thought of too. It all looks fine to me though. Stand by for pics.
Forum: Thumpers 05-04-2013, 12:29 AM
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Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
I can fix that! Just got my smugsmug account...

I can fix that! Just got my smugsmug account sorted, and as soon as the camera battery is charged lm going to take about a thousand photos. Stand by.
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Checked and triple checked the piston. Looks like...

Checked and triple checked the piston. Looks like new and all there. Better check it again though!
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 02:55 AM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Well the cases are apart and its not real good...

Well the cases are apart and its not real good news. A mysterious chunk of aluminium got wedged between the gears on the crankshaft and the balancer....
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Thats what I thought too. Especially the way the...

Thats what I thought too. Especially the way the engine went from running hard to stopped in a fraction of a second. I can't see any damage to the cases so far, but will know more when I get into it...
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 04:50 AM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Thanks Lookfar, got your pm. I saw that crank on...

Thanks Lookfar, got your pm. I saw that crank on ebay, but my bike is the xl600rmg with electric start. It has a different crank to the xl600r unfortunately.
Rang Honda today and OEM cranks are...
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Well heads off and alls ok. Clutch cover off and...

Well heads off and alls ok. Clutch cover off and again all ok.
Next step alternator cover, flywheel and starter motor and gears. If nothing wrong there it looks like the engines coming out again to...
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Well l rebuilt the front brake caliper today,...

Well l rebuilt the front brake caliper today, fitted it, bled it, and decided to take the bike for a few laps around the block before the rego inspection on friday, to bed in the pads.
Only thing...
Forum: Thumpers 04-29-2013, 03:29 AM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Well l just walked out into the garage, and had a...

Well l just walked out into the garage, and had a good look at the bike. All switches were in the off position, except for the kill switch. Mmmm, I wonder. Turn kill switch to on, put in new fuse and...
Forum: Thumpers 04-28-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Interesting. Did fuse blow only when blinkers...

Interesting. Did fuse blow only when blinkers were used, or as soon as ignition was turned on? I ask this because l bodged up a blinker that was missing a bit. Seemed to work ok at the time.
That'll...
Forum: Thumpers 04-28-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
I got a bit bored on saturday night and decided...

I got a bit bored on saturday night and decided to put the new stickers on my xl600rmg. Tank stickers, a sticker on the front guard, and pro-link stickers on the swingarm.
What could go wrong???...
Forum: Thumpers 04-28-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,305
Posted By Homerb
Great stuff Jim. No better feeling than when a...

Great stuff Jim. No better feeling than when a rebuilt bike starts and runs as it should.
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 03:02 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,305
Posted By Homerb
Have you undone the carby drain screws on the...

Have you undone the carby drain screws on the bottom of each of the carbs? If you do this and fuel flows freely from both the drain tubes you'll know that fuels getting into the carbs and the floats...
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 02:48 AM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Well I couldnt wait any longer. After rebuilding...

Well I couldnt wait any longer. After rebuilding my XL600RMG from the ground up I took it around the block half a dozen times today to get it hot and check for oil leaks. Front brake yet to be fitted...
Forum: Thumpers 04-24-2013, 02:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 384
Posted By Homerb
Hows your camchain and tensioner? Right side...

Hows your camchain and tensioner? Right side engine noises on these bike are often camchain related. Dont neglect the camchain tensioner spring when replacing the camchain. Its cheap and easy to...
Forum: Australia 04-21-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 70,307
Posted By Homerb
Ive got a rare complete genuine parts manual for...

Ive got a rare complete genuine parts manual for a 1987 Honda XL600RMG.
Ive scanned it so l can email it to anyone who needs it. Most parts are also compatible with the XL600LMF.
Email me at...
Forum: Thumpers 04-19-2013, 02:36 AM
Replies: 7,725
Views: 696,148
Posted By Homerb
Hey Reposado, l finally kicked my XL600 RMG in...

Hey Reposado, l finally kicked my XL600 RMG in the guts the other day after fitting my 11:1 wiseco piston, kibblewhite valves and springs, and Staintune muffler. Couldnt believe it started first push...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-15-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,443
Posted By Homerb
Too hard to read sorry. Black print on a dark...

Too hard to read sorry. Black print on a dark grey background not a good idea.
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