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[ThumpnRed]

Originally Posted by kenny61

add a usb charger port

hmmmm... Is that version 4 that I see on the horizon?

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by Cjsgptx

Any of you guys ever had your XR run like it is missing? When I start mine it just seems like it takes forever for it to warm up and even when i put it on no choke, it sounds like it is missing and sometimes dies. Any ideas? Air filter is good. Has gasoline, lights and horn works. Only thing is, i cant seem to get my spark plug socket down in there to get it out. I am using a 5/8" sparkplug socket. Is thier a special size i dont know about? I am a noob with this bike so take it easy on me!

Chris

You need a thin-wall spark plug socket, such as the one Honda "used" to supply in the tool kit. You can get the "official" spark plug socket from Honda. It's part #2 in the following diagram.



The spark plug socket is Honda part #89216-MJ1-000, and it sells for $14.45. I'm sure you can get an aftermarket socket which will also work.

Spud

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by mendoteach

The dash is looking good. Keep it up! Maybe you'll make one to fit the Voyager. Hopefully, Trailtech comes out with a fully map, color version one of these days. The market is ready!

Spud, D-Ray is legit! I just watched the oil changing one. SWEET!

X2 on the dashboard, Red!

D-Ray is a good ol' boy; I would love to go riding with him!

Spud

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by ThumpnRed

hmmmm... Is that version 4 that I see on the horizon?

Definitely add a USB port, and anything else you can think of! I'm designing a mount for a Trail Tech Vapor I plan to install on my "new to me," CRF250X. Do you plan to secure the mount to the handlebars bolts?

Spud

[Cjsgptx]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

You need a thin-wall spark plug socket, such as the one Honda "used" to supply in the tool kit. You can get the "official" spark plug socket from Honda. It's part #2 in the following diagram.



The spark plug socket is Honda part #89216-MJ1-000, and it sells for $14.45. I'm sure you can get an aftermarket socket which will also work.

Spud

Thanks Spud! Any way to help me about my bike running like shit?

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by Cjsgptx

Thanks Spud! Any way to help me about my bike running like shit?

A poorly running engine can be caused by problems in one of the four, following areas.

1) Spark
2) Fuel
3) Air
4) Compression

It's hard to tell what is causing the problem until you do some testing. I would start with the spark plug, but you need a new socket before you can remove it.

Are the jets clean in your carburetor? Have you cleaned the air filter? Does the bike have good compression?

Spud

[Walterxr650l]

Originally Posted by Cjsgptx

Any of you guys ever had your XR run like it is missing? When I start mine it just seems like it takes forever for it to warm up and even when i put it on no choke, it sounds like it is missing and sometimes dies. Any ideas? Air filter is good. Has gasoline, lights and horn works. Only thing is, i cant seem to get my spark plug socket down in there to get it out. I am using a 5/8" sparkplug socket. Is thier a special size i dont know about? I am a noob with this bike so take it easy on me!

Chris

You need either the spark plug wrench that came in the stock tool kit, or something like this special socket from Motion Pro.


The spark plug is 18mm, but because of how deep it is in the head, and some other obstructions on the head you can't get a standard 18mm spark plug socket down to it. You need a thin wall design. The tool kit spark plug socket can be ordered from your favorite Honda dealer, or you can buy the one pictured and linked above. My parts book lists part # 89216-MJ1-000 for the Honda tool. There may be other options but I don't know what they are. I would also note that about 2007 or 2008 Honda quit including the tool kit on the bike when new. You now have to buy it separately if you want it.

Walter

[ONandOFF]

Originally Posted by ADV BUM

If there was anytime you could afford Giantloop stuff, now is the time. They are improving/ changing models so some stores have the old stock on clearance. I just picked up the older mojavi. I already had the coyote. Mojavi is great for everyday stuff, but if your really camping or traveling off the bike the coyote holds much more.

And the Great Basin holds even more!

What's the best place to buy this stuff on sale?

[Sierra Thumper]

A friend has a Sudco FCR41 flatslide pumper carb for sale.....I was thinking of picking it up, but I wanted to know from you guys what performance gains I would get on an internally stock motor. I have a Uni filter, desnorkeled and cut air box, full exhaust and the stock carb with Daves Mods. Will the FCR give me any more overall power than the stock carb?
I'm not sure I want to go through the carb swapping effort unless I can get more power......I'm happy enough with the throttle response of the stock carb that I don't want the hassle of changing over just for that.
C'mon pumper guys, lead me down the right path

Also, would I need to get a different throttle or cables? And I'm assuming I'd need an adapter or 2 of some kind to mount the carb up?

[ONandOFF]

Originally Posted by elsalvadorklr

... something we forget entirely is that all of us ADD weight, be it skidplate, bar risers, barkbusters, bigger pegs, racks etc...

Not watching out diet...

OOPS Red beat me to it again

[joexr]

Not more power , just more instant power thru better throttle response.

[ONandOFF]

Originally Posted by Sierra Thumper

I guess I'm the exception the only weight added to my bike is the skidplate.......but the stock rockguard had to come off for it. Besides that my bike is minus some stock parts, and other parts have been replaced with lighter aftermarket stuff. My bikes ALL dirt bike......well as close as a street legal dualsport can get
Just me, my machine and my backpack

That makes two of us, so I guess you're not THE exception.

[Brown Falcon]

Originally Posted by Cjsgptx

Any of you guys ever had your XR run like it is missing? When I start mine it just seems like it takes forever for it to warm up and even when i put it on no choke, it sounds like it is missing and sometimes dies. Any ideas? Air filter is good. Has gasoline, lights and horn works. Only thing is, i cant seem to get my spark plug socket down in there to get it out. I am using a 5/8" sparkplug socket. Is thier a special size i dont know about? I am a noob with this bike so take it easy on me!

Chris

For mine I use a deep 18mm socket, a 3/8 u-joint, and a long extension. Works for me.

[Brown Falcon]

Originally Posted by ONandOFF

And the Great Basin holds even more!

What's the best place to buy this stuff on sale?

http://www.atomic-moto.com/this_months_bombs.html

They are having a sale on Giant Loop stuff right now.

[Sierra Thumper]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

You need a thin-wall spark plug socket, such as the one Honda "used" to supply in the tool kit. You can get the "official" spark plug socket from Honda. It's part #2 in the following diagram.



The spark plug socket is Honda part #89216-MJ1-000, and it sells for $14.45. I'm sure you can get an aftermarket socket which will also work.

Spud

I have a pretty good selection of tools, but the spark plug socket that comes in the honda tool kit is the easiest one to use for getting the spark plug out easily imo. If I didn't have one, I'd pick it up