Call all XR600R!!! - Page 3

oregon07klr · 12-13-2008, 08:17 PM

Just finished my CRF conversion. Search the Garage for USD conversion.

Great bike. Haven't had it but a few months. Hoping to have fixed up by the time the snow melts.......

XRider · 12-14-2008, 01:22 AM

Looks good Oregon07, but what's a USD conversion?

mcma111 · 12-14-2008, 06:33 AM

That would be

Upside Down Conversion

brucifer · 12-14-2008, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcma111

That would be

Upside Down Conversion

As in front forks.

banjopete · 12-14-2008, 10:55 AM

I dig the usd forks on these bikes, well on most bikes for that matter. It's looking good there oregon07 now you just need some trick gold rims to really be styling.

keowidan · 12-15-2008, 07:30 AM

Gold rims?
'86 XR600R's got 'em!

XRNovice · 12-15-2008, 03:27 PM

Thought I'd chime in....haven't worked on the old girl nor have I finished the rear Homemade Brake light. I'm trying to use the existing wattage from the bike to run a bright but low wattage (15watt) brake bulb.

Other than that, she runs pretty good.

I'll be starting a post sometime this week with some problems I'm having.
Just pulled her out of storage since 3-5 years ago.

Still, the runs down the street are FUN!!!!

Thanks

Also, thats the wrong date

lewismedlock · 12-15-2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XRNovice

Thought I'd chime in....haven't worked on the old girl nor have I finished the rear Homemade Brake light. I'm trying to use the existing wattage from the bike to run a bright but low wattage (15watt) brake bulb.

Other than that, she runs pretty good.

I'll be starting a post sometime this week with some problems I'm having.
Just pulled her out of storage since 3-5 years ago.

Still, the runs down the street are FUN!!!!

Thanks

Also, thats the wrong date

That's a nice looking bike.

Mine has also been sitting for too long, and when it warms up a little I'm going to get it back in tip-top running order. Last time I started it, it ran fine, but idled like crap. I'll be looking for your thread.

XRNovice · 12-15-2008, 06:19 PM

Thanks mate!

Hopefully by tomorrow....but with this 25F - 44F degree weather, it kinda makes testing hard.

But I'll explain in my next thread

It's got 8-10 one-off parts that this Honda Tech did from his own Machine shop.

I just couldn't pass up this opportunity even though the bike was $900 bucks

It's my most expensive bike in the herd

I really like your 86'....kinda makes me wish the PO left them alone.
He left them gold in the middle but polished the outer edges.

There alright, but I love originality...that's why I'm stuck in the 70's and 80's LOL

Thanks

jake28 · 12-15-2008, 10:27 PM

I was randomly reading through this thread this morning, dreaming of the various projects I would love to do with an XR600: street tracker, USD conversion, cafe racer, frame swap into a supermono racer...

Then this evening I walked into a friend's motorcycle shop and a mutual friend of ours was sitting there talking about how he had just picked up a 1997 XR600R project bike but didn't have any place to keep it or time to invest in it. I raised my hand and I am now the proud owner of said bike for what my friend bought it for: 200 bucks.

That being said, the thing is a total POS at the moment: wiring is hacked, front end is shot although the rear seems to be in good shape, the carb is somehow frozen shut, I think someone fiddled with it and reassembled it badly, and the motor gains compression but the loses it just past TDC, I think an exact valve is too tight.

Despite the work required, I'm happy with my purchase. Now, depending on whether or not it is truly street legal, it will either become a cheap city bike or the basis of a wild transformation.

dwvabeach · 12-15-2008, 10:53 PM

I loved the one I had. Put a street kit on it with signals and all, got it plated and had a blast with it.

One thing though, I can't understand all of the engine work people do to these bikes. Whenever I rode the thing it felt like I could use another tire or two out back because the thing would spin up the rear in almost any gear.

I loved the bike, but I ended up crashing almost every time I went out. Probably a measure of my poor dirt skills rather than a dig on the XR. I would buy another one but there isn't much dirt around here.

Have fun guys, those things can really move.

L0cky · 12-16-2008, 02:16 AM

I have a 97 XR600R
Big crash in May this year where it cart-wheeled down the track end over end....few scratches..
Bike damage...two broken indicators...
Me damage...two broken arms...
I'm better now...riding again...I love going riding with mates on 250;s changing gears half a dozen times up a hill...I just keep it pinned in 3rd...
Just like an automatic....

Acerbis 23L
Rear Racks

XRNovice · 12-16-2008, 03:13 PM

Man that's a nice 97'....I really like those colors on that particular year.

Still trying to figure out my rear brake light...but after that...Oh boy, here comes some street fun!!!

Trang · 12-16-2008, 03:17 PM

These help?

Lomax · 12-16-2008, 03:54 PM

My old beater 96.

Yea I know, Gotta get some new pictures.

Marc

12-13-2008, 08:17 PM	#31
oregon07klr Born2lurk. Forced2work. Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Higher Oregon 42` 14' 54"N 121` 48'17W Oddometer: 65	My XR600R Just finished my CRF conversion. Search the Garage for USD conversion. Great bike. Haven't had it but a few months. Hoping to have fixed up by the time the snow melts....... __________________ 1991 XR 600R- CRF/X front end, plated 2009 Norco LT2 - Carbon bars, Gravity dropper, tubless 2008 Wife - Very little modifications yet

12-14-2008, 01:22 AM	#32
XRider Almost Lifelike Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Los Gatos, CA Oddometer: 1,151	Looks good Oregon07, but what's a USD conversion? __________________ XR650R Plated Supermoto XR628R Plated and highly modified CR500R Still rips after all these beers RZ350L Kenny Roberts Special "If it's hard to do, you're probably doing it wrong."

12-14-2008, 06:33 AM	#33
mcma111 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: San Francisco,Ca. Oddometer: 7,981	Conversion That would be Upside Down Conversion __________________ Steve in SF BMW's 58 R26 79 R100s 91 R100gs 87 Harley FXRS-SP ~ 06 KTM 625 SMC ~ 72 Honda CB750/915cc ~ 92 XR600/654cc ~ 95 XR650l/675cc ~ 03 CRF450r ~ 05 CRF450x ~ 02 XR650l/675cc ~ 86 YZ490 ~ 93 YZ80 ~ 93 XR650l Project

12-15-2008, 07:30 AM	#36
keowidan Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Oddometer: 57	Gold rims? '86 XR600R's got 'em! __________________ -keowidan 1998 SUZUKI DR200SE 1986 Honda XR600R One love, two wheels.

12-15-2008, 03:27 PM	#37
XRNovice 400F SS Fanatic Joined: Dec 2006 Oddometer: 62	Thought I'd chime in....haven't worked on the old girl nor have I finished the rear Homemade Brake light. I'm trying to use the existing wattage from the bike to run a bright but low wattage (15watt) brake bulb. Other than that, she runs pretty good. I'll be starting a post sometime this week with some problems I'm having. Just pulled her out of storage since 3-5 years ago. Still, the runs down the street are FUN!!!! Thanks Also, thats the wrong date __________________ Motorcycles owned currently: Two 75', 76' Honda CB400F Super Sports, 1984 Honda V30 Interceptor 500, 1986 Modded Honda XR600R, Motorcycles owned past: 1981 CB650C, Two 1982 GL500 Silverwing Interstate's, 1978 Hondamatic Hawk Type II, 1982 KZ550 A3 Dream bike: 1989 Honda Hurricane 600

12-14-2008, 10:55 AM	#35
banjopete broke, student, lurker Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton for school, but North Vancouver is home Oddometer: 186	I dig the usd forks on these bikes, well on most bikes for that matter. It's looking good there oregon07 now you just need some trick gold rims to really be styling.

12-15-2008, 06:19 PM	#39
XRNovice 400F SS Fanatic Joined: Dec 2006 Oddometer: 62	Thanks mate! Hopefully by tomorrow....but with this 25F - 44F degree weather, it kinda makes testing hard. But I'll explain in my next thread It's got 8-10 one-off parts that this Honda Tech did from his own Machine shop. I just couldn't pass up this opportunity even though the bike was $900 bucks It's my most expensive bike in the herd I really like your 86'....kinda makes me wish the PO left them alone. He left them gold in the middle but polished the outer edges. There alright, but I love originality...that's why I'm stuck in the 70's and 80's LOL Thanks __________________ Motorcycles owned currently: Two 75', 76' Honda CB400F Super Sports, 1984 Honda V30 Interceptor 500, 1986 Modded Honda XR600R, Motorcycles owned past: 1981 CB650C, Two 1982 GL500 Silverwing Interstate's, 1978 Hondamatic Hawk Type II, 1982 KZ550 A3 Dream bike: 1989 Honda Hurricane 600

12-15-2008, 10:27 PM	#40
jake28 Riding to the horizon. Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Oddometer: 387	New owner I was randomly reading through this thread this morning, dreaming of the various projects I would love to do with an XR600: street tracker, USD conversion, cafe racer, frame swap into a supermono racer... Then this evening I walked into a friend's motorcycle shop and a mutual friend of ours was sitting there talking about how he had just picked up a 1997 XR600R project bike but didn't have any place to keep it or time to invest in it. I raised my hand and I am now the proud owner of said bike for what my friend bought it for: 200 bucks. That being said, the thing is a total POS at the moment: wiring is hacked, front end is shot although the rear seems to be in good shape, the carb is somehow frozen shut, I think someone fiddled with it and reassembled it badly, and the motor gains compression but the loses it just past TDC, I think an exact valve is too tight. Despite the work required, I'm happy with my purchase. Now, depending on whether or not it is truly street legal, it will either become a cheap city bike or the basis of a wild transformation.

12-15-2008, 10:53 PM	#41
dwvabeach Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Beach Oddometer: 43	I loved the one I had. Put a street kit on it with signals and all, got it plated and had a blast with it. One thing though, I can't understand all of the engine work people do to these bikes. Whenever I rode the thing it felt like I could use another tire or two out back because the thing would spin up the rear in almost any gear. I loved the bike, but I ended up crashing almost every time I went out. Probably a measure of my poor dirt skills rather than a dig on the XR. I would buy another one but there isn't much dirt around here. Have fun guys, those things can really move. __________________ Previously 07' R1200GS; 07' Ducati 1098; 05' Ducati 800SS; 96' Honda XR600R; 95' Ducati 900CR; 85' Kawasaki Ninja 600 Hampton Roads Tag Map

12-16-2008, 02:16 AM	#42
L0cky Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Thurgoona, NSW Oddometer: 627	I have a 97 XR600R Big crash in May this year where it cart-wheeled down the track end over end....few scratches.. Bike damage...two broken indicators... Me damage...two broken arms... I'm better now...riding again...I love going riding with mates on 250;s changing gears half a dozen times up a hill...I just keep it pinned in 3rd... Just like an automatic.... Acerbis 23L Rear Racks __________________

12-16-2008, 03:13 PM	#43
XRNovice 400F SS Fanatic Joined: Dec 2006 Oddometer: 62	Man that's a nice 97'....I really like those colors on that particular year. Still trying to figure out my rear brake light...but after that...Oh boy, here comes some street fun!!! __________________ Motorcycles owned currently: Two 75', 76' Honda CB400F Super Sports, 1984 Honda V30 Interceptor 500, 1986 Modded Honda XR600R, Motorcycles owned past: 1981 CB650C, Two 1982 GL500 Silverwing Interstate's, 1978 Hondamatic Hawk Type II, 1982 KZ550 A3 Dream bike: 1989 Honda Hurricane 600

12-16-2008, 03:17 PM	#44
Trang ... 2nd last to the Sweep Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Orange NSW Australia Oddometer: 1,015	These help? __________________ "I still haven't worked out why all these people are here, but all I can think is there's a small amount of craziness left in an increasingly sanitised world and they want to be part of it" Russ Malkin 2006

12-16-2008, 03:54 PM	#45
Lomax Nanu-Nanu Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Westminster Colorado Oddometer: 7,012	My old beater 96. Yea I know, Gotta get some new pictures. Marc __________________ 04 R1150RT,06 KTM 450EXC, 84 R100RS LE, 89 XL600V, 2012 Stelvio, 72 Guzzi Eldorado http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/?sc=3

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