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balm426 · 11-10-2008, 06:52 PM

This is probably a stupid question but what does the 1.6 stand for on the radiator cap? XR's Only is 1.6 and Kawi is 1.8, does that mean 16 and 18 pounds of pressure. The local auto parts stores have 16 pound of pressure caps that will fit but nothing even close to 1.6. I know the Fluidynes use a 16 pound pressure cap but not sure if I should use it for my stockers. Anyone use the 16 pound pressure cap in their stock radiators? The only reason I ask is XR's wants about 5 times more money for basically the same thing.

Hodakaguy · 11-10-2008, 07:14 PM

1.8 Bar = 26.106 PSI

1.6 Bar = 23.206 PSI

Stock is 1.1 Bar = 15.954 PSI

Hodakaguy

AdventureXR650 · 11-10-2008, 11:29 PM

This BRP was punted around for the first 7 years as a trail bike. Was a bit big for first bike back after 15years off bikes (scratches)

. Decided to dual sport the big girl in April this year.

25 litre Safari Tank Acerbis CE headlamp, Acerbis hand guards
Dunlop 605's
Pivot Pegz (bloody awesome), Seat widened and softened.
Eagle Screen, Wolfman enduro tank bag (brill!), Ballards rack also a 12V power outlet. 15/41 gearing, Renthal hangers raised 20mm, Home made panner racks.
Engine is de-restricted but generally stock

Still to do 280mm oversize front brake, 45 tooth rear (41 too lazy) & maybe a pipe.

DOSCERVASAS · 11-11-2008, 10:41 AM

Bajadesigns also has a 1.8 cap for the XRR. It is $26.95. If you click on the XR-650R link at the bottom of the page they have a few more goodys for the Big Pig.

Jim Rowley · 11-11-2008, 12:00 PM

I ordered the BD part and it came in a Kawasaki box. Exact same part as Kawie's.

DOSCERVASAS · 11-11-2008, 01:13 PM

That figures, and it was cheaper Right

Stevevh · 11-11-2008, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdventureXR650

This BRP was punted around for the first 7 years as a trail bike. Was a bit big for first bike back after 15years off bikes (scratches)

. Decided to dual sport the big girl in April this year.

25 litre Safari Tank Acerbis CE headlamp, Acerbis hand guards
Dunlop 605's
Pivot Pegz (bloody awesome), Seat widened and softened.
Eagle Screen, Wolfman enduro tank bag (brill!), Ballards rack also a 12V power outlet. 15/41 gearing, Renthal hangers raised 20mm, Home made panner racks.
Engine is de-restricted but generally stock

Still to do 280mm oversize front brake, 45 tooth rear (41 too lazy) & maybe a pipe.

That is a very nice looking Xr! Quick question, how well is the rack that you have supported. It is the nicest looking rack I have seen for the R and was just wondering how you like it. Also where can I get one?

Cheers.

Steve

Hosebag · 11-11-2008, 04:29 PM

Thanks guys, that's exactly the info I needed!

jm-2008 · 11-12-2008, 08:41 AM

[quote=AdventureXR650]

Any issues/tips fitting the fuel line on your Safari tank?
Approx range and conditions?
Also the choke plate gets a lot of mention in posts, checked mine during recent service and it appears OK.
Ballards list them local in Oz may give them a call.

Hodakaguy · 11-15-2008, 09:25 PM

Just a few pics from todays ride. Inmate YamWOW and I hit some local roads and trails. Weather was great!

There, now that Yamaha looks better

Hodakaguy

AdventureXR650 · 11-15-2008, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevevh

That is a very nice looking Xr! Quick question, how well is the rack that you have supported. It is the nicest looking rack I have seen for the R and was just wondering how you like it. Also where can I get one?

Cheers.

Steve

It bolts to the seat bolts, front of the rack and the sub fame in the middle. It come form Ballards (www.ballards.cc) with all but a couple of spacers so it doesn't crush the tail light. Had it fairly heavy load and it is solid. Cheers

AdventureXR650 · 11-15-2008, 09:47 PM

[quote=jm-2008]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdventureXR650

Any issues/tips fitting the fuel line on your Safari tank?
Approx range and conditions?
Also the choke plate gets a lot of mention in posts, checked mine during recent service and it appears OK.
Ballards list them local in Oz may give them a call.

Fuel tank was a bitch to fit as I have rad guards fitted. Just made it a little more to spread the tank around. Also had to make a wider bottom brace. Fuel line was easy. I've only ridden it with 15/41 gearing (think 45 would be better) though some hard trail condition (search Omeo in ride reports) and I think I was getting 16kpl. So 25 litres X 16 = 400ks. Probably get more on more open riding. Same here my choke is ok and have checked it a few times over the years. That said all the issues mentioned at www.xr650r.us I have found to be true. ie clutch bush, crankcase breather crimping, RH footpeg bolts, thermostat. Cheers

Dak Kovar · 11-24-2008, 12:11 AM

Here is a pic of my '04 XR650R I took the other day near Lake Tahoe.

DK

Thunderchild · 11-24-2008, 09:46 AM

Dicking around in Photoshop...

bongodave · 11-24-2008, 10:01 AM

Nice!

11-10-2008, 07:14 PM	#1157
Hodakaguy NorthWest Adventure Rider Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Eastern WA State Oddometer: 1,681	1.8 Bar = 26.106 PSI 1.6 Bar = 23.206 PSI Stock is 1.1 Bar = 15.954 PSI Hodakaguy __________________ NV 2012 - In Memory of the Crewmen RR: CLICK HERE Adventure Is Out There - NV RR: CLICK HERE Riding Through History - NV RR: CLICK HERE And Then There Were Four - OR RR: CLICK HERE My VW Syncro Westy Build Thread: CLICK HERE

11-10-2008, 11:29 PM	#1158
AdventureXR650 Esquire Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Yass NSW Oz-trail-ya Oddometer: 144	2000 XR650R Aussie style This BRP was punted around for the first 7 years as a trail bike. Was a bit big for first bike back after 15years off bikes (scratches) . Decided to dual sport the big girl in April this year. 25 litre Safari Tank Acerbis CE headlamp, Acerbis hand guards Dunlop 605's Pivot Pegz (bloody awesome), Seat widened and softened. Eagle Screen, Wolfman enduro tank bag (brill!), Ballards rack also a 12V power outlet. 15/41 gearing, Renthal hangers raised 20mm, Home made panner racks. Engine is de-restricted but generally stock Still to do 280mm oversize front brake, 45 tooth rear (41 too lazy) & maybe a pipe. AdventureXR650 screwed with this post 11-11-2008 at 01:58 AM

11-11-2008, 10:41 AM	#1159
DOSCERVASAS neck Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Keller, Tx Oddometer: 220	1.8 oz rad cap Bajadesigns also has a 1.8 cap for the XRR. It is $26.95. If you click on the XR-650R link at the bottom of the page they have a few more goodys for the Big Pig.

11-11-2008, 12:00 PM	#1160
Jim Rowley Now what? Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Oddometer: 2,246	I ordered the BD part and it came in a Kawasaki box. Exact same part as Kawie's. __________________ Jim Rowley Colorado Springs, CO M. A. P.

11-11-2008, 01:13 PM	#1161
DOSCERVASAS neck Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Keller, Tx Oddometer: 220	1.8 oz rad cap That figures, and it was cheaper Right

11-10-2008, 06:52 PM	#1156
balm426 Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Smokey Mountains Oddometer: 186	This is probably a stupid question but what does the 1.6 stand for on the radiator cap? XR's Only is 1.6 and Kawi is 1.8, does that mean 16 and 18 pounds of pressure. The local auto parts stores have 16 pound of pressure caps that will fit but nothing even close to 1.6. I know the Fluidynes use a 16 pound pressure cap but not sure if I should use it for my stockers. Anyone use the 16 pound pressure cap in their stock radiators? The only reason I ask is XR's wants about 5 times more money for basically the same thing.

11-11-2008, 04:29 PM	#1163
Hosebag Difficult but Useful Joined: Oct 2006 Location: NCR Oddometer: 507	Cap & Thermostat Thanks guys, that's exactly the info I needed!

11-12-2008, 08:41 AM	#1164
jm-2008 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: South Eastern Australia Oddometer: 313	[quote=AdventureXR650] Any issues/tips fitting the fuel line on your Safari tank? Approx range and conditions? Also the choke plate gets a lot of mention in posts, checked mine during recent service and it appears OK. Ballards list them local in Oz may give them a call.

11-15-2008, 09:25 PM	#1165
Hodakaguy NorthWest Adventure Rider Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Eastern WA State Oddometer: 1,681	Just a few pics from todays ride. Inmate YamWOW and I hit some local roads and trails. Weather was great! There, now that Yamaha looks better Hodakaguy __________________ NV 2012 - In Memory of the Crewmen RR: CLICK HERE Adventure Is Out There - NV RR: CLICK HERE Riding Through History - NV RR: CLICK HERE And Then There Were Four - OR RR: CLICK HERE My VW Syncro Westy Build Thread: CLICK HERE Hodakaguy screwed with this post 11-15-2008 at 09:38 PM

11-24-2008, 12:11 AM	#1168
Dak Kovar Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Candy Mountain, NV Oddometer: 12	My 2004 Here is a pic of my '04 XR650R I took the other day near Lake Tahoe. DK

11-24-2008, 09:46 AM	#1169
Thunderchild Rumble, rumble Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Oddometer: 260	Dicking around in Photoshop... __________________ TC Lead us into the land of Dirt and Beer.

11-24-2008, 10:01 AM	#1170
bongodave Cite Pwner Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Fabulous Eerie, Indiana! Oddometer: 31,166	Nice! __________________ Freedom without regulations that protect the general good is nothing more than anarchy by the rich. -R-1150-RS

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