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[chipbl]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

That's the best place for the CDI unit, Red. The CDI takes much less of a beating while resting in the middle of the bike. The air box offers good protection for the CDI unit, and the air flowing into the engine cools the CDI unit.

Spud

Spud, you're tempting me... ~6K on a stock battery, what should I expect from it before I have to make this decision? Cycle Racks combined with Wolfman side racks makes the left side cover impossible to remove (at least for me). With the hump gone I bet I could get the XRR cover off. Any thoughts?

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by chipbl

Spud, you're tempting me... ~6K on a stock battery, what should I expect from it before I have to make this decision? Cycle Racks combined with Wolfman side racks makes the left side cover impossible to remove (at least for me). With the hump gone I bet I could get the XRR cover off. Any thoughts?

The stock battery will last a long time, Chip. I bought my Shorai battery even though my stock battery was still good, and I'm glad I made the purchase.

Of course, the aftermarket side racks are designed for the stock bike, with the battery box installed. However, if one fabricates his own side racks, I don't doubt the XRR side cover will be easier to remove, and the load will be more centralized on the bike. However, one still needs to beef up the bike's subframe before he thinks about carrying significant loads back there.

Spud

[chipbl]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

The stock battery will last a long time, Chip. I bought my Shorai battery even though my stock battery was still good, and I'm glad I made the purchase.

Of course, the aftermarket side racks are designed for the stock bike, with the battery box installed. However, if one fabricates his own side racks, I don't doubt the XRR side cover will be easier to remove, and the load will be more centralized on the bike. However, one still needs to beef up the bike's subframe before he thinks about carrying significant loads back there.

Spud

Thanks Spud, as usual a gentleman and scholar. Twisted Throttle or Spud Supports would do the job of the subframe support? No desire here to fab new racks, just thinking that the flat XRR side panel would slide out from under the Cycle Racks/Wolfie Racks. (Both fantastic, btw.)

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by chipbl

Thanks Spud, as usual a gentleman and scholar. Twisted Throttle or Spud Supports would do the job of the subframe support? No desire here to fab new racks, just thinking that the flat XRR side panel would slide out from under the Cycle Racks/Wolfie Racks. (Both fantastic, btw.)

You're welcome, Chip. Yes, the XRR side cover should be much easier to remove than the stock side cover with Cycle Racks/Wolfie Racks installed. The XRR side cover is also much easier to manipulate without any side racks installed.

The Spud Cigar struts should reinforce the subframe nicely, and will accommodate the FMF muffler, as well as the stock muffler.

Spud

[chipbl]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

You're welcome, Chip. Yes, the XRR side cover should be much easier to remove than the stock side cover with Cycle Racks/Wolfie Racks installed. The XRR side cover is also much easier to manipulate without any side racks installed.

The Spud Cigar struts should reinforce the subframe nicely, and will accommodate the FMF muffler, as well as the stock muffler.

Spud

No offense intended for the omission of "Cigar". His stand is great! Just lends itself to the fact that I'll probably never sell the L, how would I convince some noob that a, "Spud Cigar Stand" is a good thing??

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by chipbl

No offense intended for the omission of "Cigar". His stand is great! Just lends itself to the fact that I'll probably never sell the L, how would I convince some noob that a, "Spud Cigar Stand" is a good thing??

Cigar Mike refined the original Spud Struts for attachment to the foot pegs, so I wanted to make sure he received due credit.

Spud

[Cigar Mike]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

Cigar Mike refined the original Spud Struts for attachment to the foot pegs, so I wanted to make sure he received due credit.

Spud

I don't need no stinking credit. The final design may not resemble either one of ours. I think we are here to just give Manracks (Mike) ideas of what will be the final product. He told me the light went on when he finally got the strut back. We will have to wait and see what he has up his sleeve.

Let's be sure to give Manracks the credit so that he can take the blame also.

Cheers,

Mike

[mendoteach]

Originally Posted by kubiak

my 06 xrl before i sold it with 60,000 miles.

When are you getting another L Kubiak?

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by Cigar Mike

I don't need no stinking credit. The final design may not resemble either one of ours. I think we are here to just give Manracks (Mike) ideas of what will be the final product. He told me the light went on when he finally got the strut back. We will have to wait and see what he has up his sleeve.

Let's be sure to give Manracks the credit so that he can take the blame also.

Cheers,

Mike

You're a wise man, Mike!

Spud

[kubiak]

Originally Posted by mendoteach

When are you getting another L Kubiak?

im not sure if i will in the future or not. right now i have the bmw 650gs and really like it too. i still love looking at the xrls thread though!

[mendoteach]

You need to build a CW powered L in Dakar trim. Heck, CW was even going to work on some low boy pipes.

[Barron]

Originally Posted by mendoteach

You need to build a CW powered L in Dakar trim. Heck, CW was even going to work on some low boy pipes.

Oh Jesus... a CW powered, Kubiak styled XR650L?

CALL HONDA!!!!!!!!

[His Pistolship]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

Needless to say, I am very happy to see winter recede, OnO.




Spud

Fellow Spud here. Hey, are you currently in Idaho Falls, because I think I see Taylor Mtn. there in the background? I grew up in IF, and I'll be back in town this summer, and looking to buy an XRL. I'd love to chat about the bike with you, particularly the used one at Bill's Cycle in IF.

By the way, this pic made me homesick. I miss the open country and endless dirt roads.

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by His Pistolship

Fellow Spud here. Hey, are you currently in Idaho Falls, because I think I see Taylor Mtn. there in the background? I grew up in IF, and I'll be back in town this summer, and looking to buy an XRL. I'd love to chat about the bike with you, particularly the used one at Bill's Cycle in IF.

By the way, this pic made me homesick. I miss the open country and endless dirt roads.

Welcome! I'm not in Idaho Falls, but I'm nearby. I'm not familiar with Bill's Cycle Shop in IF, but I'll be glad to chat with you when you return to Idaho. Send me a personal message when you get back.

Spud

[taco250]

Spud,

After doing the battery relocate, which side cover did you end up using and how does it mount up to the frame?

Taco