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Can anyone suggest an over the counter sub for an aftermarket 1.6 cap and a drop in thermostat for the XR650R? :huh Thanks

Hey backdrifter. I didn't get his name, but I believe he did the commentary and appears towards the end of the film talking to Mouse. We were busy 'decompressing' and taste testing Pacifico's...

Very cool, thanks for sharing! Mmmmmm..... Pacifico!

+1 . sounds like an interesting trip

Thermo - NAPA part #115. You will have to drill a small hole in the same location as the stock thermo.

As for the cap I'm not sure...Mine already had the upgrade. Someone will chime in soon I'm sure. In fact I think there is a post on these same questions with pics.

Kawasaki 1.8 cap. I think KLR. Don't have a p/n.

Jim.

Pretty sure its a Kawi KX500 rad cap # 49085-1059. Its a 1.8 or XRS only has a 1.6 too for the R

Thanks! I'd been wondering about that. I've replaced the thermostat, but hadn't seen a part number anywhere for the higher-pressure cap and didn't want to pay what XR's is asking.

This is probably a stupid question but what does the 1.6 stand for on the radiator cap? XR's Only is 1.6 and Kawi is 1.8, does that mean 16 and 18 pounds of pressure. The local auto parts stores have 16 pound of pressure caps that will fit but nothing even close to 1.6. I know the Fluidynes use a 16 pound pressure cap but not sure if I should use it for my stockers. Anyone use the 16 pound pressure cap in their stock radiators? The only reason I ask is XR's wants about 5 times more money for basically the same thing.

1.8 Bar = 26.106 PSI

1.6 Bar = 23.206 PSI

Stock is 1.1 Bar = 15.954 PSI

Hodakaguy

This BRP was punted around for the first 7 years as a trail bike. Was a bit big for first bike back after 15years off bikes (scratches) . Decided to dual sport the big girl in April this year.

25 litre Safari Tank Acerbis CE headlamp, Acerbis hand guards
Dunlop 605's
Pivot Pegz (bloody awesome), Seat widened and softened.
Eagle Screen, Wolfman enduro tank bag (brill!), Ballards rack also a 12V power outlet. 15/41 gearing, Renthal hangers raised 20mm, Home made panner racks.
Engine is de-restricted but generally stock

Still to do 280mm oversize front brake, 45 tooth rear (41 too lazy) & maybe a pipe.

Bajadesigns also has a 1.8 cap for the XRR. It is $26.95. If you click on the XR-650R link at the bottom of the page they have a few more goodys for the Big Pig.

I ordered the BD part and it came in a Kawasaki box. Exact same part as Kawie's.

That figures, and it was cheaper Right

That is a very nice looking Xr! Quick question, how well is the rack that you have supported. It is the nicest looking rack I have seen for the R and was just wondering how you like it. Also where can I get one?

Cheers.

Steve

Thanks guys, that's exactly the info I needed!

Just a few pics from todays ride. Inmate YamWOW and I hit some local roads and trails. Weather was great!


















There, now that Yamaha looks better

Hodakaguy

It bolts to the seat bolts, front of the rack and the sub fame in the middle. It come form Ballards (www.ballards.cc) with all but a couple of spacers so it doesn't crush the tail light. Had it fairly heavy load and it is solid. Cheers