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GodSilla · 09-17-2009, 04:17 AM

If you upgrade the lighting and stator to supply 200 watts to the lights you should probably recable the switch wires, or run a relay, as the switches and cabling are really only rated for 35 watts, and the heat from resistance can burn stuff out.

ThereisnoSpoon · 09-17-2009, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GodSilla

If you upgrade the lighting and stator to supply 200 watts to the lights you should probably recable the switch wires, or run a relay, as the switches and cabling are really only rated for 35 watts, and the heat from resistance can burn stuff out.

When I got the Rickystator stator there was the option to run one 200w circuit ot two 100w ones. I did the 100 x 2 and used the stock wiring to run one light (the flood) and ran a new circuit to run the second light (spot) and heated grips. The new circuit has a switch for both the light and the heat which is off most of the time. I've been running it for three months with no problems. Don't forget the heavy duty regulator.

chummpo · 09-19-2009, 03:35 PM

after putting a 19Lt clarke tank on it, what weight springs do I need in the front?

im just going to wind the back spring up, and ill see how it goes

ps. blackbird, to you have the scout or the ranger dirt-bagz?

Blakebird · 09-19-2009, 03:58 PM

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When I got the Rickystator stator there was the option to run one 200w circuit ot two 100w ones.

That's the way my Baja Designs 250w stator is wired - 125w x2.
One goes to AC, one to DC on mine.

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ps. blackbird, to you have the scout or the ranger dirt-bagz?

The Rangers.

OzRoundin' · 09-21-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RidingQWERTY

Hi Guys,

I'm looking at doing a trip through NZ on my '93 XR600 (about 5000km) over a couple of weeks. One of the major things I want to do is upgrade the lights. I've looked at the Ricky Stator option - cost about $390 for the stator and a pair of 100w lights. Is any other hardware required?

I see there is also the option of a nicad batteries to drive the lights - anyone done this? How long does a charge last?

Also looking at a screen - what do you guys recommend?

Thanks

http://www.procycle.us/dskits/dskit.htm this screen should do. The cheapest universal one i have found

UK Jimbo · 09-24-2009, 09:55 AM

Just found this beauty on eBay. I could well end up being the owner of two XRs...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1996-HONDA-XR6...d=p3286.c0.m14

UK Jimbo · 09-28-2009, 04:23 PM

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I could well end up being the owner of two XRs...

Oops - I am!

ThereisnoSpoon · 09-28-2009, 05:41 PM

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Oops - I am!

Nice! You can never have too many XR's. £1,650.00, what is that like 10,000 US $ ?

UK Jimbo · 09-29-2009, 01:11 AM

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Nice! You can never have too many XR's. £1,650.00, what is that like 10,000 US $ ?

$2600 which is a fair bit for an XR but finding one with 4k miles on the clock and fully farkled isn't that common.

OzRoundin' · 09-29-2009, 04:16 AM

Why is my Xr6 such a bitch to start when cold with half choke. When it's a warm day it starts in three kicks no problem. But when it's cold... took me 20 kicks last night to get it going. couple that with sweat and swearing i has made me think twice about using it around australia next year.

JAB · 09-29-2009, 08:12 AM

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Why is my Xr6 such a bitch to start when cold with half choke.

What happens when you go full choke? Don't give it any gas until after it starts. If it pops and tries to start, then go to half choke. No throttle. Should light right up.

OzRoundin' · 09-29-2009, 08:26 AM

my full choke position is almost non-existent. The lever has sheathed. Come to think of it, when I'm on half choke it coughs but then when I put it on "full choke" accidentally, it screams to life. This choke thing, when I put it full choke do i wait a few minutes then try kicking it over or can I just hop on and kick it immediately?

screwit · 09-29-2009, 09:28 AM

I'm not in the market so i'll pass it along...... If anyone is interested there is a corbin for an XR600 on fleabay right now. No it's not mine, i don't need another

JAB · 09-30-2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by OzRoundin'

my full choke position is almost non-existent. The lever has sheathed. Come to think of it, when I'm on half choke it coughs but then when I put it on "full choke" accidentally, it screams to life. This choke thing, when I put it full choke do i wait a few minutes then try kicking it over or can I just hop on and kick it immediately?

Full choke when cold is the easiest way to start. Good excercise otherwise.
Not sure why you would wait. Switch on, gas on, choke on, kick and ride.

Blakebird · 09-30-2009, 05:07 PM

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Full choke when cold is the easiest way to start. Good excercise otherwise.
Not sure why you would wait. Switch on, gas on, choke on, kick and ride.

If mine is ridden every day or every other day, it will start in one or two kicks with full choke, no gas.

If it goes a week without being ridden and the gas off, I have to kick it thru ~10x and give it gas to re-prime the works. Not a huge deal, you just know it's going to take 10 priming kicks if it's sat. Riding every day...first kick.

I have enough stator for much more light, I just haven't gotten around to it.

The first sign of snow, the tank's coming off, the valves adjusted, and the grip heaters and Hella's go on.

Probably

09-19-2009, 03:35 PM	#483
chummpo rock bashin Joined: May 2009 Location: Jervis Bay(ish) , NSW, Australia Oddometer: 17	after putting a 19Lt clarke tank on it, what weight springs do I need in the front? im just going to wind the back spring up, and ill see how it goes ps. blackbird, to you have the scout or the ranger dirt-bagz? __________________ ridin the big white pig :P "I am the Nightrider. I'm a fuel injected suicide machine. I am the rocker, I am the roller, I am the out-of-controller!"

09-24-2009, 09:55 AM	#486
UK Jimbo Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: London, UK Oddometer: 211	Just found this beauty on eBay. I could well end up being the owner of two XRs... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1996-HONDA-XR6...d=p3286.c0.m14 __________________ 2009 XT660Z Tenere, 1998 XR600R, 1996 XR600R My ride reports: 10 days adventure riding in the Pyrenees, Mountains and deserts, a Spanish adventure , Four days sports touring in France. Or not..., The Slow Way Down - Three days in NSW, Australia

09-29-2009, 09:28 AM	#493
screwit One more time Joined: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico (yes it is a State) Oddometer: 831	corbin for XR6 I'm not in the market so i'll pass it along...... If anyone is interested there is a corbin for an XR600 on fleabay right now. No it's not mine, i don't need another

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09-17-2009, 04:17 AM	#481
GodSilla I did that. Joined: Sep 2006 Location: The Promised Land Oddometer: 6,426	If you upgrade the lighting and stator to supply 200 watts to the lights you should probably recable the switch wires, or run a relay, as the switches and cabling are really only rated for 35 watts, and the heat from resistance can burn stuff out.

09-29-2009, 04:16 AM	#490
OzRoundin' Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Perth, WA & Singapore Oddometer: 177	Why is my Xr6 such a bitch to start when cold with half choke. When it's a warm day it starts in three kicks no problem. But when it's cold... took me 20 kicks last night to get it going. couple that with sweat and swearing i has made me think twice about using it around australia next year.

09-29-2009, 08:26 AM	#492
OzRoundin' Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Perth, WA & Singapore Oddometer: 177	my full choke position is almost non-existent. The lever has sheathed. Come to think of it, when I'm on half choke it coughs but then when I put it on "full choke" accidentally, it screams to life. This choke thing, when I put it full choke do i wait a few minutes then try kicking it over or can I just hop on and kick it immediately?