The XR400 Thread - Page 106

DrLewall · 10-04-2009, 12:47 PM

Possible flying "W" in the works? Been there, done that! Got the Scars to prove it!

Mansuel · 10-04-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wide

Theres a part of me saying this looks like it could have ended in tears

Well, perhaps you might be right ...

But I managed to correct the trim and have e good landing

escuchamente · 10-08-2009, 11:12 AM

Thanks for the info on the footpegs and risers...and for starting this thread.
For any of you who have had your kickstand bracket rip off, did you just weld it back in place, covereing the frame hole. Or did you do something to strengthen the weak spot while welding back to the frame?
btw: I'm looking for a welder.
Thanks
E

LaOutbackTrail · 10-18-2009, 03:41 PM

XR400 in Northeastern Mexico. Performed flawlessly, blasting away at 80mph on open hwy and sliding around canyon roads with nothing but rocks and cactus to slow a 50 ft fall.

LaOutbackTrail · 10-18-2009, 04:00 PM

Serdna · 10-18-2009, 04:19 PM

Looks awsome. Im very jelous. Im the starter of the 'talk me out of an xr400' thread and these pictures and this thread make me think i want one for sure!

LaOutbackTrail · 10-18-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serdna

Looks awsome. Im very jelous. Im the starter of the 'talk me out of an xr400' thread and these pictures and this thread make me think i want one for sure!

I took an XR650L on a similar trip in January. The XR400 performed equally on the HWY with MORE power! It comfortably cruised at 60mph and was way more fun offroad than the 650. Only bummer of the bike was kick starting it after a hard day riding.... then getting swine flu...

SwellsRides · 10-18-2009, 06:40 PM

What are the saddle bags you have on the XR400 in the photos? They look like good simple bags, and I would like a set. Is there a hard rack behind them? Any info would be much appreciated!!

Thanks for the great photos. It inspires me to get off ADV site and go out for a ride!!

Cheers!
Steve

eakins · 10-18-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwellsRides

What are the saddle bags you have on the XR400 in the photos? They look like good simple bags, and I would like a set. Is there a hard rack behind them? Any info would be much appreciated!!

Thanks for the great photos. It inspires me to get off ADV site and go out for a ride!!

Cheers!
Steve

look like dirt bagz
http://www.dbzproducts.com/

LaOutbackTrail · 10-18-2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eakins

look like dirt bagz
http://www.dbzproducts.com/

Yep... I'll sell you mine....

dirty adventurer · 10-21-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eakins

look like dirt bagz
http://www.dbzproducts.com/

I need some saddlebags. The Great Loop bags seem to be the hot ticket, but the dirt bagz seem popular.

Decisions..........decisions

eakins · 10-21-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LaOutbackTrail

Yep... I'll sell you mine....

how much?
pm me.

SwitchThrottle · 10-21-2009, 11:27 AM

LaOutbackTrail....did you do a ride report? How many miles did you go, and what is your takeaway impression of the humble 400 as a quasi ADV bike?

LaOutbackTrail · 10-21-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eakins

how much?
pm me.

Joke, they're trash. Went down on the left side at about 30 and right side about 15. Holes to match. No bike damage other wise. Left side bottom back corner has a 5 inch hole we stitched the hole together with zip ties.

I've been wanting the bigger bags for a while now.

LaOutbackTrail · 10-21-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SwitchThrottle

LaOutbackTrail....did you do a ride report? How many miles did you go, and what is your takeaway impression of the humble 400 as a quasi ADV bike?

Here is where my professional opinion wont matter....

I did the XR650L on a very similar trip earlier this year. I set up the XR400 pretty similarly to do this trip, with the intention to have more fun offroad. I installed the big tank to increase my range, wider, taller bars, headlight, and even my windshield and airhawk seat cushion for more hwy comfort.

To be quite honest, besides not having the 650's push button start, the XR400 did great as an adventure bike. With the 16t front sprocket, it cruised at 65mph on the hwy for about 4 hrs, 180 miles. I got about 40 mpg avg with my heavy right hand and the altitude, increasing the mileage when i used premium gas up to 45.

It was a big group event, and I only covered part of one of the groups I lead. I'm terraxpeditions.
http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43729

10-08-2009, 11:12 AM	#1578
escuchamente Let's Ride Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Austin Oddometer: 449	Thanks Hayduke Thanks for the info on the footpegs and risers...and for starting this thread. For any of you who have had your kickstand bracket rip off, did you just weld it back in place, covereing the frame hole. Or did you do something to strengthen the weak spot while welding back to the frame? btw: I'm looking for a welder. Thanks E __________________ Dual Sport Riding Techniques Advanced Dual Sport Riding Techniques: The DVD! *Proud to be* *Riff Raff, forever! Thanks Charlie, Rob, Niles & Jonah for a great ride.***

10-18-2009, 03:41 PM	#1579
LaOutbackTrail Certified Smartass Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Denton, TX Oddometer: 4,999	XR400 in Northeastern Mexico. Performed flawlessly, blasting away at 80mph on open hwy and sliding around canyon roads with nothing but rocks and cactus to slow a 50 ft fall. __________________ The Mexican Titty Bar Tour Mexican Non-Adventure-Adventure. Louisiana Outback Trail

10-18-2009, 04:00 PM	#1580
LaOutbackTrail Certified Smartass Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Denton, TX Oddometer: 4,999	__________________ The Mexican Titty Bar Tour Mexican Non-Adventure-Adventure. Louisiana Outback Trail

10-18-2009, 06:40 PM	#1583
SwellsRides Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Oddometer: 56	Saddle Bags What are the saddle bags you have on the XR400 in the photos? They look like good simple bags, and I would like a set. Is there a hard rack behind them? Any info would be much appreciated!! Thanks for the great photos. It inspires me to get off ADV site and go out for a ride!! Cheers! Steve __________________ 2000 XR650R SM 1996 VFR750 XR400 SM (Sold in Thailand) Royal Enfield Bullet (Sold in Sri Lanka) "When in Doubt, Punch it out!"

10-21-2009, 11:27 AM	#1588
SwitchThrottle Bring da amber lamps Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Canton, CT Oddometer: 1,044	LaOutbackTrail....did you do a ride report? How many miles did you go, and what is your takeaway impression of the humble 400 as a quasi ADV bike? __________________ 2008 Husky sm450r (12k+ miles) 2003 Honda xr400r (street titled) For sale, but not posted anywhere. Riding a motorcycle is fun. Riding a supermoto is inexplicable.

10-04-2009, 12:47 PM	#1576
DrLewall . Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Drakes Creek, AR Oddometer: 23,814	Possible flying "W" in the works? Been there, done that! Got the Scars to prove it!

10-18-2009, 04:19 PM	#1581
Serdna NOOB Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Oxford. UK Oddometer: 120	Looks awsome. Im very jelous. Im the starter of the 'talk me out of an xr400' thread and these pictures and this thread make me think i want one for sure!

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