The XR400 Thread - Page 339

Rman237 · 10-22-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DrLewall

you might wanna rethink the fender bag in front of the oil cooler..I had to

Did you have cooling problems? I bought the fender bag for the KDX as it has zero storage space but put it on the fender of the 440 on the last ride just for kicks. Oil temps stayed in the trusty 200* range even with the bag obstructing the airflow. This topic was on my mind but it never materialized into anything.

DrLewall · 10-23-2012, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rman237

Did you have cooling problems?

not now..I gave the fender bag to my son..

German Trick · 10-23-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jason922

I installed a Scotts damper on my 97, couple of things I liked and a couple I didn't. The thing I liked is it raised my handle bars a lot, if you like where your stock bars are now you my not like it. The things I didn't like was it is still hard to get to your dipstick, the damper is in the way. But the biggest pain is the damper arm up front. You have to re-route your cables and it isn't easy! I am vary picky about my controls and no matter how I routed them it made everything stiffer. The damper worked great after I got all the details ironed out tho. But I still struggle with the way it makes my throttle and clutch feel

Thanks for your thoughts, Jason. At 6’3” I could use a little more height on the bars when I’m on the pegs. I'll take a peek at the cable routing around the steering stem and see what I’d be up against. This still seems like the best setup for a steering damper on the XR though.

Rman237 · 10-23-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DrLewall

not now..I gave the fender bag to my son..

Whatever.

jason922 · 10-23-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by German Trick

Thanks for your thoughts, Jason. At 6’3” I could use a little more height on the bars when I’m on the pegs. I'll take a peek at the cable routing around the steering stem and see what I’d be up against. This still seems like the best setup for a steering damper on the XR though.

Ya for sure, I wouldn't have done it any other way. I did not like the idea of mounting it to the dip stick tube or welding on the frame. My bike is torn apart right now or I would take some pics but I think when I go back together I might try to get some longer cables.

XR4EVER · 10-23-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MartiniUp

I have a size 12 foot and find it IMPOSSIBLE to keep my foot out of the shifter when standing. Not a problem when sitting. If I cannot find a good solution I am going to sell the bike before I ruin the trans. Have been riding 40+ years and never had this problem. I do have IMS Pro pegs but have had this problem before installing them. When I raise the shifter it really cramps my ankle. Suggestions???

I completely changed my riding style because of this same problem. I now ride on the balls of my feet rather than my arches. It took me a while to get accustomed to shifting and braking while standing, but it is just second nature now.

Bigdog54 · 10-26-2012, 11:26 AM

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Tachedoutoffroad · 10-26-2012, 12:53 PM

Well, it's official... Sold my 310 so the foe-hunded is the primary one wheel drive rig

DrLewall · 10-27-2012, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by PCK_4xCustoms

in line with the ''big foot' thought process how about this issue.

I'm 6'4'' and lanky. Some call me 'gangletron'

Nice bike!

sorry..I just had to..

PCK_4xCustoms · 10-27-2012, 08:57 AM

thanks Doc.

DrLewall · 10-27-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PCK_4xCustoms

thanks Doc.

gotcher back thar buddy!

Wallrat · 10-27-2012, 10:50 PM

I know some folks like taking the decompression off (like my bike's PO) so I'm wondering if anybody has a whole setup laying around. Ideally would include the handlebar lever, cable, and the bracket that mounts down by the engine.

Thanks

mark1150 · 10-28-2012, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Wallrat

I know some folks like taking the decompression off (like my bike's PO) so I'm wondering if anybody has a whole setup laying around. Ideally would include the handlebar lever, cable, and the bracket that mounts down by the engine.

Thanks

Although I don't use the decompression on my bike save for stopping it, I don't know why anyone would remove theirs.
I like it because I have two separate ways of killing the engine and each one controlled from a different side, i.e. decompress left bar electric right bar, so if anything happens I'm sure to kill the engine eg about to drown it in a water crossing.
Why do peeps remove theirs?

EDIT
A picture of my bike (with bag ) for Pete.
The PM reads like I've lost the plot, referring to the bag which was removed on the day of the original pic.

Tachedoutoffroad · 10-28-2012, 04:24 PM

There are 4 brands present here, but you get to see the "Angry Tractor" in the mud and cause a traffic jam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYIUL...e_gdata_player

Really like this bike.

XR4EVER · 10-28-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tachedoutoffroad

There are 4 brands present here, but you get to see the "Angry Tractor" in the mud and cause a traffic jam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYIUL...e_gdata_player

Really like this bike.

I love seeing the old XR hanging in there with the new overpriced machines! Thanks for sharing!

I'm jealous of your climate. We are already snowed out of the mountains here.

10-26-2012, 11:26 AM	#5077
Bigdog54 MX X-Over Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Jacksonville Florida Oddometer: 323	> __________________ "Never spit at a competitor when you're wearing a full-face helmet"

10-26-2012, 12:53 PM	#5078
Tachedoutoffroad Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Alabama Oddometer: 475	Well, it's official... Sold my 310 so the foe-hunded is the primary one wheel drive rig __________________ '09 Husky 510 TE/SM '07 Husky 610SM SOLD '96 Honda XR250/300R (plated) '96 Honda XR600R (plated) FOR SALE

10-27-2012, 08:57 AM	#5080
PCK_4xCustoms lost Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Back in the city :( Livonia MI Oddometer: 228	thanks Doc. __________________ '97 XR400r (plated) / '01 Triumph Tiger 955i '95 XT350 (plated) SOLD (2.5) '73 XL250's SOLD

10-27-2012, 10:50 PM	#5082
Wallrat Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Orange County, Ca Oddometer: 291	Wtb I know some folks like taking the decompression off (like my bike's PO) so I'm wondering if anybody has a whole setup laying around. Ideally would include the handlebar lever, cable, and the bracket that mounts down by the engine. Thanks __________________ 07 450EXC

10-28-2012, 04:24 PM	#5084
Tachedoutoffroad Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Alabama Oddometer: 475	There are 4 brands present here, but you get to see the "Angry Tractor" in the mud and cause a traffic jam http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYIUL...e_gdata_player Really like this bike. __________________ '09 Husky 510 TE/SM '07 Husky 610SM SOLD '96 Honda XR250/300R (plated) '96 Honda XR600R (plated) FOR SALE

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