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[Garthe]

Originally Posted by AJ..

Glad that this thread had resurfaced.

This has been an awesome thread.

Will contribute abit next week with the rally fairing built off.


Cheers

Can't wait.

[Shibby!]

Originally Posted by jules083

Awesome man, thanks. You convinced me I think, I'm going to give up on a DR for now and focus on this. Either way I would have a winter project setting one of them up, might as well set-up the bike I already own.

Edit- I just finished reading this thread start to finish, my wish list right now is huge. The key focus for me at this point is to do as much as I can without adding too much weight, or detracting from the bike's ability. The only real weight adding stuff is going to be a small tool kit and mount, some electronics like a real speedometer, and bike protection stuff, like the skid plate and some radiator braces. I'm hoping to avoid adding a rear rack, I don't think it will be necessary with a Giant Loop. I've looked for ways to save weight elsewhere on the bike, there isn't much 'extra stuff' that can be taken off.

Hopefully my 4-wheeler sells to fund the project, if so then I'll have a build-up post this winter. I like to tear bikes down over the winter and do everything, so if it goes right I'll have a box of new parts to go on. My shop is coming along nicely, by winter I'll have a small area in the house set aside for bike work.

That's a good way to go. Be mindful of what you add because of weight.

IMO, musts are:

- Rad braces
- Acerbis tank
- Windsreen
- GPS for speedo (if allowed in your state)
- Good headlight! (Think LED if you have the cash)
- Seat


Leave the skid plate if you don't need it. The Ricochet is heavy! The stock one protects well, has less chance of mud build up, and is way, way lighter. It's coverage is pretty good. It also allows the side cover to be taken off which makes valve adjustments that much easier.

Think about sinking that money saved into a TM-40 carb. I know it's expensive but it does a few things:

1) Adds fuel mileage! It begins to pay itself off! I went from 36-38 to 50+. I now get way better mileage then my buddies stock carb that used to get better mileage then mine! The savings aren't huge, but a few bucks at every fuel stop is nice!

2) Reduces throttle pull so you can lighten up on the bars and that in turn helps with your vibration issues.

3) Adds power/snap.


I built mine up for similar reasons as you. I had the bike, replacement cost isn't that high, and it's less room in the garage, less wrenching, and less insurance/plate cost. Sure, some days I wish it did highways better, but when I get offroad I'm so glad I have it over people with Xchallenges, DR's, XR's, F650's, etc. The thing is a toy in the dirt. Theirs becomes the struggle for what? Easier luggage options (that suck offroad) and ability to cruise at 110? (70MPH). Not worth it when you can do twice the speed of them on gravel roads, and do trails that they don't even think possible on a dual sport. Not only that, they often don't like the struggle of riding offroad, where you can do the same stuff and have FUN!

I'll probably continue to ride mine for as long as I need, but keep an eye out for a good deal on stock, low mileage XRR. When that happens I'll buy it, swap suspension and all parts, then sell the higher mileage XRR for a minor loss. You get a low mileage frame and engine, and because these things aren't overly expensive you don't have to pay that much for it. Only wear item after that is bushings in the suspension which aren't that much.

[jules083]

Originally Posted by Shibby!

That's a good way to go. Be mindful of what you add because of weight.

IMO, musts are:

- Rad braces
- Acerbis tank
- Windsreen
- GPS for speedo (if allowed in your state)
- Good headlight! (Think LED if you have the cash)
- Seat

I'm halfway there. Need some sort of speedo, rad braces, seat, and windscreen


Leave the skid plate if you don't need it. The Ricochet is heavy! The stock one protects well, has less chance of mud build up, and is way, way lighter. It's coverage is pretty good. It also allows the side cover to be taken off which makes valve adjustments that much easier.

I already have an xr's only skid plate. The weight is low at least. I cracked the case on a 4-wheeler once, I put skid plates on everything now.

Think about sinking that money saved into a TM-40 carb. I know it's expensive but it does a few things:

1) Adds fuel mileage! It begins to pay itself off! I went from 36-38 to 50+. I now get way better mileage then my buddies stock carb that used to get better mileage then mine! The savings aren't huge, but a few bucks at every fuel stop is nice!

2) Reduces throttle pull so you can lighten up on the bars and that in turn helps with your vibration issues.

3) Adds power/snap.

It's a possibility, but I don't know if I'll actually do it or not.


I built mine up for similar reasons as you. I had the bike, replacement cost isn't that high, and it's less room in the garage, less wrenching, and less insurance/plate cost. Sure, some days I wish it did highways better, but when I get offroad I'm so glad I have it over people with Xchallenges, DR's, XR's, F650's, etc. The thing is a toy in the dirt. Theirs becomes the struggle for what? Easier luggage options (that suck offroad) and ability to cruise at 110? (70MPH). Not worth it when you can do twice the speed of them on gravel roads, and do trails that they don't even think possible on a dual sport. Not only that, they often don't like the struggle of riding offroad, where you can do the same stuff and have FUN!

I'll probably continue to ride mine for as long as I need, but keep an eye out for a good deal on stock, low mileage XRR. When that happens I'll buy it, swap suspension and all parts, then sell the higher mileage XRR for a minor loss. You get a low mileage frame and engine, and because these things aren't overly expensive you don't have to pay that much for it. Only wear item after that is bushings in the suspension which aren't that much.

It does seem like there won't be a whole lot of difference between the XR and DR, except for 50 pounds, 10 horsepower, and luggage options. The girlfriend was hoping to ba able to ride on the back though.

[Shibby!]

Originally Posted by jules083

It does seem like there won't be a whole lot of difference between the XR and DR, except for 50 pounds, 10 horsepower, and luggage options. The girlfriend was hoping to ba able to ride on the back though.

One ride on either of the two bikes and she'll change her mind.

[Garthe]

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[krisdkwiatkowski]

hi i have a Xr650R conversions and im trying to sell it and someone told me that is a good place to do it but i dont knoe how to post anything

[Kiko]

Originally Posted by krisdkwiatkowski

hi i have a Xr650R conversions and im trying to sell it and someone told me that is a good place to do it but i dont knoe how to post anything

Create a thread here :

http://www.advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=52

Home page Advrider Scroll down to > Gear > Flea Market >Bikes

Near bottom of page at left column click on "new thread"

[Trl Rdr]

Originally Posted by Kiko

Create a thread here :

http://www.advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=52

Home page Advrider Scroll down to > Gear > Flea Market >Bikes

Near bottom of page at left column click on "new thread"

Read the stickies about how to list it -like no price in the thread title.

[AJ..]

As of today....


Will do a self paintjob and fit the low mount fender....

[header]

Its back!

[gofargogo]

Nice! AJ, do you have your build up photos? I'd love to see how that got created!

[mitchn06]

Holy Crap, i just read all 125 pages of this thread over the last 5 days and i'm so full of information right now im bursting at the seams!! Just received my Wolfman enduro tank bag and front fender bag in the mail yesterday so i'm slowly converting into a little adventure bike. i've been burning some oil lately that leads me to believe i will need to do rings and piston and everything else that goes along with this before i will truly trust that the bike can do a 5 day ride with no hiccups. its painful to think about it, but i know i will not regret it.

[Shibby!]

Originally Posted by mitchn06

y Wolfman enduro tank bag .

You might not like this. I didn't and sold it right away. Invades seating position too much. If you have the big Acerbis, the GL Wrap is a solid performer.

[mitchn06]

Originally Posted by Shibby!

You might not like this. I didn't and sold it right away. Invades seating position too much. If you have the big Acerbis, the GL Wrap is a solid performer.

as of now i only have the stock tank and since i'm 6'4 when i sit up close to the tank it is almost uncomfortable to use the rear brake and awkward to shift, maybe i'm just not used to it yet since i probably only have 500 off-road miles in the 3 years i've owned the bike. i'll give it a try and see!!

[cdogg44]

Has this thread come to a consensus on a headlight? That is the missing piece to my XR650R puzzle.

I have been running a halogen Trail Tech X2 for over a year and while it looks good and works ok it does not have enough light output to be dodging deer here in Arkansas.

I like the 8" racelights, but I'm concerned they might not go over well with other drivers on the road. I also had a friend who had one on his XR with the H4 bulb conversion and it was not that impressive.

What else should I be looking at?