XR650R Thread!

[dieselcruiserhead]

Originally Posted by modette

You do know you don't HAVE to fill the tank all the way up when you are just out and about on known short rides or technical areas. The 6.3 gallon works for me.

Yeah I know, this is why I'm asking... I've good things about the IMS and nice and low and I like 7 gallons... Just getting second opinions. I know about the vaccuum pump and hear it works well. Just any other concerns especially versus the acerbis would be great...

[mattc]

Originally Posted by Garthe

Nice!!

I want one!

[Ware]

I just ordered some from Dennis Kirk. They stock Moose and Pivot Works.

Originally Posted by jm-2008

Have some unwanted clearance in the rear suspension link.
Looking into replacing all the link bearings.
Any good sources for replacement kits in the US.

[opcocrg]

after seeing HRC all the time I thought I'd go check out the site and have a look around.......has anyone ever noticed the last name of the President of HRC?

[Ruprect]

Originally Posted by HickOnACrick

Arghh!

However, now I can't get the friggin swingarm bolt out. Left side nut came off with lots of cussing and brute strength. The right-side will not budge. I have used cheater bars, liquid wrench, impact wrneches, etc.

Any ideas for either repairing the adjustment bolts or getting the friggin swingarm off??

I am living this now too ! I bought an '03 a few months ago and am putting on a DSK and checking the thing over. I probably wouldn't even have noticed the seized axle except I had heard that the suspension setup from the factory is pretty sparse in the grease dept so I thought I'd pull the linkage, etc. The swingarm would barely move up & down !! I spent a couple hours on it with an impact hammer, breaker, etc. No luck !

A few questions for all the guys who have had their axles out...

1) Can I assume the bearings (or spacers) are seized to the axle ?
2) Is beating it out of there going to damage the frame/swingarm ? Does the RH side of the axle thread into anything, like the spacers ?


Thanks !

Rup

[modette]

Originally Posted by opcocrg

after seeing HRC all the time I thought I'd go check out the site and have a look around.......has anyone ever noticed the last name of the President of HRC?

Wow that might explain the weak subframes...LOL *because bikes like the Suzuki Hayabusa had subframe failures*

[RdrMtn]

Originally Posted by Ruprect

I am living this now too ! I bought an '03 a few months ago and am putting on a DSK and checking the thing over. I probably wouldn't even have noticed the seized axle except I had heard that the suspension setup from the factory is pretty sparse in the grease dept so I thought I'd pull the linkage, etc. The swingarm would barely move up & down !! I spent a couple hours on it with an impact hammer, breaker, etc. No luck !

A few questions for all the guys who have had their axles out...

1) Can I assume the bearings (or spacers) are seized to the axle ?
2) Is beating it out of there going to damage the frame/swingarm ? Does the RH side of the axle thread into anything, like the spacers ?


Thanks !

Rup

1) Yes, the axle bolt is seized to the bearing collars/sleeves.
2) The axle bolt does not thread to anything. Just remove the nut on the left side and it is "supposed to" slide right out. I don't think you can damage anything by beating it out. Just don't miss with the hammer.

[RdrMtn]

Here is another option on removing swingarm bolts. This is what motivated me to install new swingarm and lingage bearings recently http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532835

[JIPPERR]

hey you guys!

I've been thinking about changing the fork oil from 5 to 2.5 to help keep the front planted through rock gardens and generally smooth out the rough stuff.

My question is do you need to change the shock oil to the same weight? My concern is that the back end would start kicking up/out with the front softened up.

Cheers & Thanks!

[kt1fab]

So I am going to be running my bike with out a headlight and just a number plate will it hurt the stator to do this or anything else on the bike for that matter.
Thanks

[Garthe]

no

[KASUYAHO]

Originally Posted by EnDreamin

hey you guys!

I've been thinking about changing the fork oil from 5 to 2.5 to help keep the front planted through rock gardens and generally smooth out the rough stuff.

My question is do you need to change the shock oil to the same weight? My concern is that the back end would start kicking up/out with the front softened up.

Cheers & Thanks!

Change out the fork oil,
it is like whale snot and you may have rust on the fork springs.

2.5wt oil is ok to use.
The rear kicks anyways.

The biggest help is to use fork and shock springs of your weight.

[Ruprect]

Originally Posted by RdrMtn

1) Yes, the axle bolt is seized to the bearing collars/sleeves.
2) The axle bolt does not thread to anything. Just remove the nut on the left side and it is "supposed to" slide right out. I don't think you can damage anything by beating it out. Just don't miss with the hammer.

Thanks, that makes me feel a bit easier about pounding on this thing !

I'm headed to the Honda shop first thing tomorrow to make sure they can get me the parts (I suspect I'll replace everything but the swingarm itself at this point) and then it's whacking time. I'll keep you all posted on how it goes. Really don't want to have to cut the swingarm in half . . . . . .

[Ruprect]

I'm going to try and track down some high-grade replacement bolts for the RH footpeg on my '03 650R. Anyone else in western Canada need some ? I suspect I'll have to buy a minimum qty so I may have some to sell.

PM me if you're interested. I'll call my supplier next week and see what they can do.

[Sean-0]

Originally Posted by Ruprect

I'm going to try and track down some high-grade replacement bolts for the RH footpeg on my '03 650R. Anyone else in western Canada need some ? I suspect I'll have to buy a minimum qty so I may have some to sell.

PM me if you're interested. I'll call my supplier next week and see what they can do.

try this for your bolts may save a bucks

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/LOOK-XR650r-X...item41584b4701