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motomike14 · 12-11-2012, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T4EaterJonny

nope. Light does not go off. Undid the spring, undid the mounting tab and everything. Played with it in my hand

too while I watched the tailight.. Again.. the switch works if i swap the wires in the back. No one has one of these old school baja designs kits? I think i'll delete that random ground wire that goes nowhere. Poses more of a hazard than a purpose. Maybe I'll play with some aligator clips for a while and see what I can do.

Make sure you're wires aren't crossed (IE, don't reverse your running light wire with the brake light-wire). I connected mine backwards once, and the light came on too bright. Also maybe check to see if you have a break somewhere.

Captain115 · 12-11-2012, 02:14 PM

Well I finished cleaning the XR up last night, and put it all back together for the inaugural startup after being in pieces.

Took about 5 kicks but I'm almost certain that is just my ability, as it took that long beforehand too (still haven't quite got the hang of kick starting). Idled fine though the decompresser cable attachment on the head kept rattling which was annoying and there was a small oil leak from where the outlet pipe joins the frame, under the fuel tank there.

So I took the tank off, and tightened up the nut holding the pipe to the frame and it just sheared off. Super annoyed, off to buy another pipe I guess.

Ghost_Mutant · 12-11-2012, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T4EaterJonny

I don't think this bike has a battery! what's a wtf box? lol
That's all thats there. I saw that pic while i was googling last night.

We discussed the wtf box a few pages back. Last post on this page:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...13870&page=419

The DC regulator doesn't regulate to 12 V DC very well without a battery to store some charge. At least, that is what I've read on the internet

, I haven't tried to run my DS kit without a battery. You can replace the battery with a large capacitor (battery eliminator), which should help the regulator do its job, but then nothing can be on with the engine stopped.

Looks like you have some issues with your kit beyond the brake light trouble

. I'd recommend finding out what your stator lighting coil will output before making any changes to the circuit.

I used to think my BD DS air box wiring was terrible, but after seeing the recent photos of other XRs, I don't feel so bad anymore

T4EaterJonny · 12-11-2012, 09:45 PM

So ive narrowed my problem down to the three wire tail light harness. Hey buddy^ what jets are you running? My bike is aways third kick. Lol.

MCCOYBOY · 12-12-2012, 08:34 AM

I've searched near and far and can't find the float level specs for my 97 xr600. I ordered a service manual but it won't be here before the weekend. Can some one post it up when they get time? Thanks

Ghost_Mutant · 12-12-2012, 08:41 AM

T4,

Looks like I'm diagnosing a start problem in that photo of my bike huh?

Nope, just helping another inmate with his stator/start problem by duplicating a voltage measurement of the lighting coil with an AC meter. You have to read back some more pages in this thread to see the stator discussion.

My soon to be 29 year old XR is currently running as well as expected given Honda's reputation for reliability.

Only time starting is an issue is when temps drop below 40F. On those winter mornings when I know it will warm up enough during the day, I just place a small electric space heater on a box next to the bike's engine and warm it up a little while I get ready. The bike usually starts with the first decent swift kick (after performing the thumper priming/positioning drill).

You don't want to know about my jetting, its unique to the dual carb RFVC XR5s.

elsalvadorklr · 12-12-2012, 08:54 AM

float level 14.5mm or 15mm or a bit more or less...most of us just go by the float being parallel when closed...

good way to do this is turn carb body upside down...measure at middle of float to the carb body edge...it should be parallel...when closed

also check float valve operation and sealing by blowing through the gas tube and manually pushing the float up and down if it seals correctly when parallel and you can see the float valve spring tip actuate and move freely you are good to go

cheers

MCCOYBOY · 12-12-2012, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elsalvadorklr

float level 14.5mm or 15mm or a bit more or less...most of us just go by the float being parallel when closed...

good way to do this is turn carb body upside down...measure at middle of float to the carb body edge...it should be parallel...when closed

also check float valve operation and sealing by blowing through the gas tube and manually pushing the float up and down if it seals correctly when parallel and you can see the float valve spring tip actuate and move freely you are good to go

cheers

Perfect. Thanks!

fiep · 12-12-2012, 09:24 AM

I recently aquired an XR600
the seller posted it as an 85 and it turned out to be an 86
yes, my bad, I did not pay attention enough
in GA up to and including model year 85 is easy to register
anything newer is a pita going on impossible

now I am pondering
wheather to restore and keep or to part out
bike fires up and once in the mid-range sounds fine,
fairly unmolested and unabused basis for a full restoration
to stock beauty
I like this XR600
but love my XR250s

what would you do?

MentalGuru · 12-12-2012, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiep

I recently aquired an XR600
the seller posted it as an 85 and it turned out to be an 86
yes, my bad, I did not pay attention enough
in GA up to and including model year 85 is easy to register
anything newer is a pita going on impossible

now I am pondering
wheather to restore and keep or to part out
bike fires up and once in the mid-range sounds fine,
fairly unmolested and unabused basis for a full restoration
to stock beauty
I like this XR600
but love my XR250s

what would you do?

Trade me for a 250.

fiep · 12-12-2012, 11:54 AM

I might - depends on the 250 and your loation

mrfixit54016 · 12-12-2012, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiep

I recently aquired an XR600
the seller posted it as an 85 and it turned out to be an 86
yes, my bad, I did not pay attention enough
in GA up to and including model year 85 is easy to register
anything newer is a pita going on impossible

now I am pondering
wheather to restore and keep or to part out
bike fires up and once in the mid-range sounds fine,
fairly unmolested and unabused basis for a full restoration
to stock beauty
I like this XR600
but love my XR250s

what would you do?

Sell it to me for what you stole it, er bought it , for so that my 85 can have a big brother...

Mike the Yank · 12-12-2012, 01:26 PM

Get the PO to give you a receit for an 12/85 XR600 and try to register it, play dumb.

MentalGuru · 12-12-2012, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrfixit54016

Sell it to me for what you stole it, er bought it , for so that my 85 can have a big brother...

Hey hold on....

I called dibs first...

Royal Club · 12-13-2012, 07:07 AM

What would you guys recommend as a aftermarket exhaust for a XR600 with FCR40, wiseco 11:1 and Hotcam?
Just the header by the way.

12-11-2012, 09:45 PM	#6379
T4EaterJonny Not too hip... Joined: Oct 2012 Oddometer: 27	So ive narrowed my problem down to the three wire tail light harness. Hey buddy^ what jets are you running? My bike is aways third kick. Lol. __________________ 1994 XR600R - Plated 2007 Yami R6 and a turbo neon and turbo Furd.

12-12-2012, 01:26 PM	#6388
Mike the Yank Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: MILLJURAH Vic. Aus Oddometer: 87	Get the PO to give you a receit for an 12/85 XR600 and try to register it, play dumb. __________________ It's a lot easier to apologise than to ask permission My Stator rebuild pics http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=835339

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12-11-2012, 02:14 PM	#6377
Captain115 Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Brisbane, the sun-burnt country Oddometer: 99	Well I finished cleaning the XR up last night, and put it all back together for the inaugural startup after being in pieces. Took about 5 kicks but I'm almost certain that is just my ability, as it took that long beforehand too (still haven't quite got the hang of kick starting). Idled fine though the decompresser cable attachment on the head kept rattling which was annoying and there was a small oil leak from where the outlet pipe joins the frame, under the fuel tank there. So I took the tank off, and tightened up the nut holding the pipe to the frame and it just sheared off. Super annoyed, off to buy another pipe I guess.

12-12-2012, 08:34 AM	#6380
MCCOYBOY Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Swanton, MD Oddometer: 42	I've searched near and far and can't find the float level specs for my 97 xr600. I ordered a service manual but it won't be here before the weekend. Can some one post it up when they get time? Thanks

12-12-2012, 08:41 AM	#6381
Ghost_Mutant looking for bionics Joined: Aug 2009 Location: border of granite & flats Oddometer: 594	T4, Looks like I'm diagnosing a start problem in that photo of my bike huh? Nope, just helping another inmate with his stator/start problem by duplicating a voltage measurement of the lighting coil with an AC meter. You have to read back some more pages in this thread to see the stator discussion. My soon to be 29 year old XR is currently running as well as expected given Honda's reputation for reliability. Only time starting is an issue is when temps drop below 40F. On those winter mornings when I know it will warm up enough during the day, I just place a small electric space heater on a box next to the bike's engine and warm it up a little while I get ready. The bike usually starts with the first decent swift kick (after performing the thumper priming/positioning drill). You don't want to know about my jetting, its unique to the dual carb RFVC XR5s.

12-12-2012, 08:54 AM	#6382
elsalvadorklr Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: el salvador Oddometer: 3,964	float level 14.5mm or 15mm or a bit more or less...most of us just go by the float being parallel when closed... good way to do this is turn carb body upside down...measure at middle of float to the carb body edge...it should be parallel...when closed also check float valve operation and sealing by blowing through the gas tube and manually pushing the float up and down if it seals correctly when parallel and you can see the float valve spring tip actuate and move freely you are good to go cheers

12-12-2012, 09:24 AM	#6384
fiep Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2005 Location: GA Oddometer: 1,832	I recently aquired an XR600 the seller posted it as an 85 and it turned out to be an 86 yes, my bad, I did not pay attention enough in GA up to and including model year 85 is easy to register anything newer is a pita going on impossible now I am pondering wheather to restore and keep or to part out bike fires up and once in the mid-range sounds fine, fairly unmolested and unabused basis for a full restoration to stock beauty I like this XR600 but love my XR250s what would you do?

12-12-2012, 11:54 AM	#6386
fiep Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2005 Location: GA Oddometer: 1,832	I might - depends on the 250 and your loation

12-13-2012, 07:07 AM	#6390
Royal Club Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: The Netherlands Oddometer: 297	What would you guys recommend as a aftermarket exhaust for a XR600 with FCR40, wiseco 11:1 and Hotcam? Just the header by the way.