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ShooterDave · 11-20-2011, 11:06 AM

All this talk about frame bracing. This will give you a rack and brace your frame. I know because this is what I have and it is what I took on my 8 month / 35,000 mile trip around the country. It survived 2 crashes, one at 30 mph and the other at 70mph. Both times the bike was fully loaded with about 40-50 pounds of gear. Look at the pic and that is how much gear was on her. The frame was fine both times. The only thing was that it cracked about 1/4 of the way thru after the second wreck. Not even in the typical spot either. I rode for ~600 ish miles with it like that and never even knew it. With this rack there is no need to reinforce the frame, plus you get a bomb ass rack.

Granted I also had the Wolfman side racks with it. The first set EVER made. I know, I was there.

One BOMB ASS rack!!!!!

AndyCBR · 11-20-2011, 11:50 AM

Guys, this is what I chose to do in advance of frame issues. 3/16 plate mig welded in and primed, painted and clear coated (used color rite match and their 2 part clear coat). I posted my templates up elsewhere in this thread but here they are again. I was heavily loaded with a pro moto billet rear rack and full camping gear and didn't have a problem on the whole TAT. I also had wolfman side racks that without a doubt add even more reinforcement. I also welded in a piece of flat bar and filled in the holes on the horizontal brace which is surprisingly flimsy in stock form.

Granted this was time consuming and lots of trimming and fitting of the plates was needed to get a tight fit around all of the frame fittings and hardware. This works with the battery box and stock exhaust in place. I did have to trim a small cutout on the RHS for the wolfman racks that bolt in under the fender. If done carefully you can tie in to multiple stock mounting flanges and really tie the whole thing together. A very small amount of rear fender trimming is needed to get it to mount up around the braces.

Nothing extravagant in the way of equipment; Millermatic mig welder (runs off 110), side grinder, cutoff wheel, etc. I did have a welder buddy use his plasma cutter to cut out the templates as a starting point just to save time.

Hope this helps anyone looking at doing this mod.

Andy

R80GSPDPETE · 11-20-2011, 12:30 PM

Just brought this nicely set up 2006 XR650L home and went to fire it up....... and it spewed gas from the overflow tubes all over my driveway!
I am new to these bikes and am not familiar with the carbs yet but gas was coming from both the tube that attaches to the bottom of the carb as well as from the other tube that has a Y in it. one side of the Y is attached to the left side of the carb but the other was just hanging in mid air. can someone help me as to where that one attaches to ( look like perhaps on the right side at the top of the carb but its just a termination point ) and why its pissing gas??

Thanks!!

Lonestar2112 · 11-20-2011, 12:57 PM

OK big man, I have to ask. How small do you make your XRL look? I thought L's were supposed to be big.

scotty69 · 11-20-2011, 01:08 PM

Your right. Make your big bike bigger.

I'm 6'3" so I added 2" Rox Risors. I love 'em!

scotty69 · 11-20-2011, 02:13 PM

Yea, I do know. I will have the time to build the bike by the time it needs it. I only have 11,000 miles on it now. In about 30,000 more miles I'll do a frame up restore.

therealbigman · 11-20-2011, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonestar2112

OK big man, I have to ask. How small do you make your XRL look? I thought L's were supposed to be big.

I've been asked , is that a motorcycle stuck in your ass ,

jungleplant · 11-20-2011, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by therealbigman

I've been asked , is that a motorcycle stuck in your ass ,

Biggie how much is that house behind you

Lonestar2112 · 11-20-2011, 04:36 PM

Biggie, I am so glad to see another "normal" sized guy riding. I get tired of hearing all the whining about "its too tall, its too heavy" Sheesh.

I think it is time to put my personalized plate onto the bike UB2SHRT

xj750guy · 11-20-2011, 05:07 PM

Check the float level.......the line to the Y is an overflow for the fuel bowl, I believe.

Regards
Darryl

tjrockit · 11-20-2011, 05:31 PM

So I've been so slammed with my new job I barely get a chance to read the thread and haven't been able to keep up.

Good news first

Manracks tie-downs are awesome!! NO clearance issues with the Acerbis Tank

http://www.manracks.com/master#!__master/xr650l-dr650-tie-downs

tjrockit · 11-20-2011, 05:32 PM

Bad news

Twisted Throttle SW-MOTECH sub-frame support arms only work with a stock muffler.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/6887/667/

Also, the bolt that shares the aftermarket muffler and turn signal bolt isn't long enough. I wish I would have noticed that it wouldn't bolt up to the passenger peg before I went to the hardware store to buy a longer bolt.

Upside is they are very stout!! I've read some comments about them crinkling and I would say after having them in my hand, you would have to put a LOT of weight on the back to get them to crinkle. Like can't keep the front wheel down weight.

I was really excited when I mounted the first one. I liked how it mounted to the top foot peg. Balanced really nice with the Cycle Rack.

One other thing I didn't care for was the allen wrench bolts. It's not a big deal. I just don't care for them.

I plan to send a link to this comment to Twisted Throttle so they will update their product description to say that it only works with the stock muffler. Hopefully, they will consider redesigning that side. I was really looking forward to the reinforcement.

flatfender · 11-20-2011, 07:42 PM

Anything worth doing is worth doing right

epicxcrider · 11-20-2011, 08:21 PM

So uh... sorry for the newb question but if you dump the bike to the left why does it smell like gas? Pouring out the carb?

I'm sure you can guess how I know - I tested this theory several times

beechum1 · 11-20-2011, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epicxcrider

So uh... sorry for the newb question but if you dump the bike to the left why does it smell like gas? Pouring out the carb?

I'm sure you can guess how I know - I tested this theory several times

Yes.

11-20-2011, 11:06 AM	#34711
ShooterDave Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Caliscrewitself Oddometer: 1,380	All this talk about frame bracing. This will give you a rack and brace your frame. I know because this is what I have and it is what I took on my 8 month / 35,000 mile trip around the country. It survived 2 crashes, one at 30 mph and the other at 70mph. Both times the bike was fully loaded with about 40-50 pounds of gear. Look at the pic and that is how much gear was on her. The frame was fine both times. The only thing was that it cracked about 1/4 of the way thru after the second wreck. Not even in the typical spot either. I rode for ~600 ish miles with it like that and never even knew it. With this rack there is no need to reinforce the frame, plus you get a bomb ass rack. Granted I also had the Wolfman side racks with it. The first set EVER made. I know, I was there. One BOMB ASS rack!!!!! __________________ My Lower 48+ ride on my XR650L - http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=565350

11-20-2011, 11:50 AM	#34712
AndyCBR Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Oddometer: 117	My braces Guys, this is what I chose to do in advance of frame issues. 3/16 plate mig welded in and primed, painted and clear coated (used color rite match and their 2 part clear coat). I posted my templates up elsewhere in this thread but here they are again. I was heavily loaded with a pro moto billet rear rack and full camping gear and didn't have a problem on the whole TAT. I also had wolfman side racks that without a doubt add even more reinforcement. I also welded in a piece of flat bar and filled in the holes on the horizontal brace which is surprisingly flimsy in stock form. Granted this was time consuming and lots of trimming and fitting of the plates was needed to get a tight fit around all of the frame fittings and hardware. This works with the battery box and stock exhaust in place. I did have to trim a small cutout on the RHS for the wolfman racks that bolt in under the fender. If done carefully you can tie in to multiple stock mounting flanges and really tie the whole thing together. A very small amount of rear fender trimming is needed to get it to mount up around the braces. Nothing extravagant in the way of equipment; Millermatic mig welder (runs off 110), side grinder, cutoff wheel, etc. I did have a welder buddy use his plasma cutter to cut out the templates as a starting point just to save time. Hope this helps anyone looking at doing this mod. Andy __________________ 2012 Super Tenere/2009 crf450x/2006 sm610/2003 xr650l/1990 cbr1000f "The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles." - Jeff Cooper

11-20-2011, 12:30 PM	#34713
R80GSPDPETE Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Sunny Ontario Canada Oddometer: 29	XR650L gas leak Just brought this nicely set up 2006 XR650L home and went to fire it up....... and it spewed gas from the overflow tubes all over my driveway! I am new to these bikes and am not familiar with the carbs yet but gas was coming from both the tube that attaches to the bottom of the carb as well as from the other tube that has a Y in it. one side of the Y is attached to the left side of the carb but the other was just hanging in mid air. can someone help me as to where that one attaches to ( look like perhaps on the right side at the top of the carb but its just a termination point ) and why its pissing gas?? Thanks!!

11-20-2011, 12:57 PM	#34714
Lonestar2112 Crash test dummy Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Ventura County CA Oddometer: 5,228	OK big man, I have to ask. How small do you make your XRL look? I thought L's were supposed to be big. __________________ Where am I? "I love the wild spaces above the border, takes some work to get here, ain’t a Starbucks run." jdrocks F*CK Cancer

11-20-2011, 01:08 PM	#34715
scotty69 Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Ozark Mountain Highlands Oddometer: 827	Your right. Make your big bike bigger. I'm 6'3" so I added 2" Rox Risors. I love 'em! __________________ Orchestrated Chaos! www.arkansas500.com

11-20-2011, 02:13 PM	#34716
scotty69 Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Ozark Mountain Highlands Oddometer: 827	Yea, I do know. I will have the time to build the bike by the time it needs it. I only have 11,000 miles on it now. In about 30,000 more miles I'll do a frame up restore. __________________ Orchestrated Chaos! www.arkansas500.com

11-20-2011, 04:36 PM	#34719
Lonestar2112 Crash test dummy Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Ventura County CA Oddometer: 5,228	Biggie, I am so glad to see another "normal" sized guy riding. I get tired of hearing all the whining about "its too tall, its too heavy" Sheesh. I think it is time to put my personalized plate onto the bike UB2SHRT __________________ Where am I? "I love the wild spaces above the border, takes some work to get here, ain’t a Starbucks run." jdrocks F*CK Cancer

11-20-2011, 05:07 PM	#34720
xj750guy on the Baja 7yr plan Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Alberta "Wildrose Country" Canada Oddometer: 97	R80gspdpete...... Check the float level.......the line to the Y is an overflow for the fuel bowl, I believe. Regards Darryl

11-20-2011, 05:31 PM	#34721
tjrockit One day closer... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 1,185	So I've been so slammed with my new job I barely get a chance to read the thread and haven't been able to keep up. Good news first Manracks tie-downs are awesome!! NO clearance issues with the Acerbis Tank http://www.manracks.com/master#!__master/xr650l-dr650-tie-downs __________________ 2007 Honda XR650L, 2004 Honda XR250R Dirt Roads within a 100 mile radius of Austin, TX * The views or comments I express on this site and/or on any other site/forum/social media are strictly my own and do not reflect any past, current or future employer and/or any organization. They are solely my own personal opinions.*

11-20-2011, 05:32 PM	#34722
tjrockit One day closer... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 1,185	Bad news Twisted Throttle SW-MOTECH sub-frame support arms only work with a stock muffler. http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/6887/667/ Also, the bolt that shares the aftermarket muffler and turn signal bolt isn't long enough. I wish I would have noticed that it wouldn't bolt up to the passenger peg before I went to the hardware store to buy a longer bolt. Upside is they are very stout!! I've read some comments about them crinkling and I would say after having them in my hand, you would have to put a LOT of weight on the back to get them to crinkle. Like can't keep the front wheel down weight. I was really excited when I mounted the first one. I liked how it mounted to the top foot peg. Balanced really nice with the Cycle Rack. One other thing I didn't care for was the allen wrench bolts. It's not a big deal. I just don't care for them. I plan to send a link to this comment to Twisted Throttle so they will update their product description to say that it only works with the stock muffler. Hopefully, they will consider redesigning that side. I was really looking forward to the reinforcement. __________________ 2007 Honda XR650L, 2004 Honda XR250R Dirt Roads within a 100 mile radius of Austin, TX * The views or comments I express on this site and/or on any other site/forum/social media are strictly my own and do not reflect any past, current or future employer and/or any organization. They are solely my own personal opinions.*

11-20-2011, 07:42 PM	#34723
flatfender Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Belle Fourche SD Oddometer: 769	subframe support Anything worth doing is worth doing right __________________ 1998 XR650L Dualsport

11-20-2011, 08:21 PM	#34724
epicxcrider Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: New Hampshah Oddometer: 598	So uh... sorry for the newb question but if you dump the bike to the left why does it smell like gas? Pouring out the carb? I'm sure you can guess how I know - I tested this theory several times

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