XR650R Thread!

[chip]

I did that exact procedure this morning. It started right up. I almost went with a 450x just because of the e-start. I'm so glad I didn't.

[PeteN95]

Originally Posted by Transrider5587

Peten95 what troubles did you have with the BD tail light????? I have the LED set up and have ran it for a few years..zero issues. IMHO the BD set up is top quality. Expensive as hell...but worth the money.

Well I've cooled off a bit since yesterday, since my fix held up through a rough after work ride in some gnarly single track last night. My bike has a non-LED tail light. It was actually installed by BD in CA in 2002? for the previous owner. My trouble started when I did the classic stop off road put the foot down with nothing below your foot, but just a gentle tip over. It was enough to pop the tail light socket out of it's plastic clip holder and shatter the bulb, which eventually blew the fuse causing the black out.

I first found the fuse, replaced it, then discovered the still non-functional tail light. After removing the lens, I found the socket popped out of it's much too weak clip type holder and remains of the bulb. It also had a wire sheared off the socket, most likely due to the insufficient clearance for the back of the socket inside the lens, which is pushed hard against the wire connections. Nice!?! I also find they use an odd ball Euro bulb instead of something you can get at any auto parts place?!?

Luckily, I was able to get a good old 1157 tail light bulb to work with a little re-engineering. I also was able to re-connect the wire to the socket using a large butt connector. And finally I used my favorite adhesive, GOOP, to make sure the socket wouldn't pop out of it's clip the next time I hit a bump on the trail. We'll see how long it lasts.

[BRPRider22]

Does Anyone know where I can pick up a chain slider for under $30 or does anyone on here have one they would like to give up. I need it for my XR650R. Part Number is: SLIDER, CHAIN (52170-MBN-670)- Thanks

[stinkfinger]

Originally Posted by PeteN95

Well I've cooled off a bit since yesterday, since my fix held up through a rough after work ride in some gnarly single track last night. My bike has a non-LED tail light. It was actually installed by BD in CA in 2002? for the previous owner. My trouble started when I did the classic stop off road put the foot down with nothing below your foot, but just a gentle tip over. It was enough to pop the tail light socket out of it's plastic clip holder and shatter the bulb, which eventually blew the fuse causing the black out.

I first found the fuse, replaced it, then discovered the still non-functional tail light. After removing the lens, I found the socket popped out of it's much too weak clip type holder and remains of the bulb. It also had a wire sheared off the socket, most likely due to the insufficient clearance for the back of the socket inside the lens, which is pushed hard against the wire connections. Nice!?! I also find they use an odd ball Euro bulb instead of something you can get at any auto parts place?!?

Luckily, I was able to get a good old 1157 tail light bulb to work with a little re-engineering. I also was able to re-connect the wire to the socket using a large butt connector. And finally I used my favorite adhesive, GOOP, to make sure the socket wouldn't pop out of it's clip the next time I hit a bump on the trail. We'll see how long it lasts.

I originally had the BD standard bulb taillight setup, and when I tried to
order a bulb from BD,the tech said he wouldnt sell me 1.
When asked why not,
he said "its just gonna burn up again anyway,they(filament bulbs)
cant take the vibration" Uhhh, thanks,i think
I ordered the LED replacement and it been workin perfect
for 3 years.

Tony

[modette]

Originally Posted by BRPRider22

Does Anyone know where I can pick up a chain slider for under $30 or does anyone on here have one they would like to give up. I need it for my XR650R. Part Number is: SLIDER, CHAIN (52170-MBN-670)- Thanks

Try these people I ran across them earlier today, they claim 40% off Honda Parts...not sure what if any the conditions are.

http://www.hondapartsnation.com

[BRPRider22]

Today as I was leaving church, I noticed I had no pressure to my rear brake pedal as it went all the way down. So I ended up using engine braking and front brakes to get home. When I got home I looked through my Service book and at online pics of the rear brake tubes. Then went out to my bike and noticed that brake fluid would come out of the top of the screw where this little red piece with two wires come out of it when I press the pedal. Now I notice that in the Diagram photos in my book and online, there is not any opening on top of the screw or any wires coming out of it, so does anyone else have something just sitting at the top of the screw (17)?
Not my bike but it also has the little red piece above the screw

[PeteN95]

The bolt with the wires coming out is part of the Baja Designs dual sport conversion kit. It replaces the stock banjo bolt and has a pressure sensor in it which actuates the brake light. You will have to get a replacement from Baja Designs. It is one of the ones on this page:

https://www.bajadesigns.com/NET/C-SWITCH/SWITCHES

[Tim McKittrick]

Originally Posted by BRPRider22

Today as I was leaving church, I noticed I had no pressure to my rear brake pedal as it went all the way down. So I ended up using engine braking and front brakes to get home. When I got home I looked through my Service book and at online pics of the rear brake tubes. Then went out to my bike and noticed that brake fluid would come out of the top of the screw where this little red piece with two wires come out of it when I press the pedal. Now I notice that in the Diagram photos in my book and online, there is not any opening on top of the screw or any wires coming out of it, so does anyone else have something just sitting at the top of the screw (17)?
Not my bike but it also has the little red piece above the screw

The piece you have is part of the dual-sport kit- it replaces #17 with a pressure switch to operate the brake light. It appears that yours has failed and is causing the leak. Baja Designs has 'em-

https://www.bajadesigns.com/NET/C-SWITCH/SWITCHES

[xr400r]

Originally Posted by BRPRider22

Does Anyone know where I can pick up a chain slider for under $30 or does anyone on here have one they would like to give up. I need it for my XR650R. Part Number is: SLIDER, CHAIN (52170-MBN-670)- Thanks

Try Servicehonda.com They have discounted honda parts. good service.

You in southern ohio? we should ride.

[Crabenho]

+1 Service Honda has great prices and a handy web parts fiche ordering system. Just don't use them if you need anything fast.

Originally Posted by xr400r

Try Servicehonda.com They have discounted honda parts. good service.

You in southern ohio? we should ride.

[pfdskipper]

Originally Posted by BRPRider22

Today as I was leaving church, I noticed I had no pressure to my rear brake pedal as it went all the way down. So I ended up using engine braking and front brakes to get home. When I got home I looked through my Service book and at online pics of the rear brake tubes. Then went out to my bike and noticed that brake fluid would come out of the top of the screw where this little red piece with two wires come out of it when I press the pedal. Now I notice that in the Diagram photos in my book and online, there is not any opening on top of the screw or any wires coming out of it, so does anyone else have something just sitting at the top of the screw (17)?
Not my bike but it also has the little red piece above the screw

HEY,,,THATS MY BIKE!!!! Isnt this some sort of copyright infringement??

[Scribe]

Why does my XR eat rear wheel bearings? I doubt I get 1,000 miles out of a set. Cheap Chinese junk, or is something wrong with my hub?

[RideFreak]

Originally Posted by Scribe

Why does my XR eat rear wheel bearings? I doubt I get 1,000 miles out of a set. Cheap Chinese junk, or is something wrong with my hub?

Are you washing it with a pressure washer or car wash? If you're not carefull it'll blow water right past the seals and ruin the brgs.

[Scribe]

Originally Posted by RideFreak

Are you washing it with a pressure washer or car wash? If you're not carefull it'll blow water right past the seals and ruin the brgs.

I rarely wash it at all. I do ride it through axle deep mud and water with some frequency, but I used to do the same with my DRZ and it didn't eat bearings the way this thing does.

[B DIRT]

are you putting factory honda parts in or using some aftermarket junk like me and blew right threw one set and Im the one always preaching about using factory parts