Pitster Pro, LXT 400, Technical Support Information - Page 2

FastDoc · 10-12-2010, 12:34 PM

Spud, have you discovered Thumpertalk as an additional resource for information on your XR?

SpudRider · 10-12-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Spud, have you discovered Thumpertalk as an additional resource for information on your XR?

Thank you for the tip, Doc. Yes, I read the forum threads at Thumpertalk, ADVRider, 4Strokes.com, and other websites.

Pitster Pro/Xingyue owners can learn a lot about the Rotax top end of their engines by reading threads at some of the ATV forums. The Rotax 400 engine in used in several CanAm, Bombardier, and other ATVs.

Spud

mizke · 10-12-2010, 04:06 PM

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so how hard would it be to do a efi conversion on this motor ?

would you have to swap heads for the fuel injecter port ? if not sounds like it would be a short list.

cpu
wiring harness
throttle body
maybe the intake manifold

That is certainly an interesting possibility, Mike.

Since I don't need it, I am selling my Rotax Engine Shop Manual for $5. A Pitster Pro owner can learn a lot about his engine's top end by examining this service manual.

Spud

not to mention the efi conversion would be a worth while conversion to do. but i know that for example with the kfz450r that has efi, you need a programmer to tune for intake and exhaust mods. willing to bet that if the rotax is used by several name brand quads. it would be pretty simple to find a unit like the power commander when you decide to do intake and exhaust mods.

power commander is plug and play, and moniters/adjusts the fuel map as needed while its in operation to keep the afr in check as you do mods.

MICRider · 10-12-2010, 10:25 PM

I would much prefer a plain jane carb to fuel injection on a dual sport bike. If something goes haywire with your carb in the middle of nowhere you can probably fix/clean it and get it going. If your fuel injection goes haywire about all you can do is call AMA. I prefer simple reliability over added complexity anyday

Weldangrind · 10-13-2010, 01:21 AM

Spud, thanks for the XR manual link.

I have the Haynes version in paper, but I'm sure that this will fill in some gaps.

mizke · 10-13-2010, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

I would much prefer a plain jane carb to fuel injection on a dual sport bike. If something goes haywire with your carb in the middle of nowhere you can probably fix/clean it and get it going. If your fuel injection goes haywire about all you can do is call AMA. I prefer simple reliability over added complexity anyday

i dunno modern fuel injection is pretty damn good

SpudRider · 10-13-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Spud, thanks for the XR manual link.

I have the Haynes version in paper, but I'm sure that this will fill in some gaps.

You're welcome, W&G.

I don't believe Xingyue has produced a service manual for the XY400Y-2/LXT 400. Also, Daddy469 has reported his LXT 400 owner's manual is less than completely satisfactory.

However, both the Rotax, and the Honda service manuals are excellent; I am sure they will provide good resources for Xingyue/Pitster Pro owners.

Spud

beardo · 10-13-2010, 04:02 PM

I had an 08 XR650L for a short while. Tremendous tractor like torque!!! It was just way too tall for me, especially off-road. Enjoy!

davidsonsgccc · 10-13-2010, 05:11 PM

www.bigredpig.com.

hope you enjoy it. hondas are my second favorite bike.

daddy469 · 10-13-2010, 06:52 PM

Wow nice write up! I've been here and there the last week so I mised this 8O . So now I'm wondering if the flywheel cover is the same

Daddy 8)

SpudRider · 10-13-2010, 10:55 PM

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Wow nice write up! I've been here and there the last week so I mised this 8O . So now I'm wondering if the flywheel cover is the same

Daddy 8)

Thank you, Daddy.

Xingyue modified the XR250R left crankcase cover to accomodate an electric starter, so I doubt the two crankcase covers are the same.

Spud

daddy469 · 10-14-2010, 05:50 PM

I noticed that when I was searching for a CC cover. Speaking of which.... time to call pitster!

Daddy 8)

MICRider · 10-15-2010, 08:25 PM

I'm dying to see some pictures of Spuds new bike, hope he posts some soon. Stew's having photo withdrawal

Cheers,
Stew

SpudRider · 10-15-2010, 09:43 PM

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I'm dying to see some pictures of Spuds new bike, hope he posts some soon. Stew's having photo withdrawal

Cheers,
Stew

Hang in there, Stew!

Photos will soon be appearing in the Other Stuff Forum.

Spud

SpudRider · 10-21-2010, 11:19 PM

As promised, I have posted photos of my recently acquired, Honda XR650L in the Other Stuff Forum.

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=10873

If you are interested in my intended modifications to this bike, please join me in the other thread.

Spud

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davidsonsgccc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chickamauga, Ga. Posts: 278	www.bigredpig.com. hope you enjoy it. hondas are my second favorite bike. __________________ my help may not be the best but it is free+-Seek ye first the kingdom of GOD
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10-21-2010, 11:19 PM	#30
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	As promised, I have posted photos of my recently acquired, Honda XR650L in the Other Stuff Forum. http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=10873 If you are interested in my intended modifications to this bike, please join me in the other thread. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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10-12-2010, 10:25 PM	#19
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	I would much prefer a plain jane carb to fuel injection on a dual sport bike. If something goes haywire with your carb in the middle of nowhere you can probably fix/clean it and get it going. If your fuel injection goes haywire about all you can do is call AMA. I prefer simple reliability over added complexity anyday
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10-13-2010, 04:02 PM	#23
beardo Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 20	I had an 08 XR650L for a short while. Tremendous tractor like torque!!! It was just way too tall for me, especially off-road. Enjoy!
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10-13-2010, 06:52 PM	#25
daddy469 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293	Wow nice write up! I've been here and there the last week so I mised this 8O . So now I'm wondering if the flywheel cover is the same Daddy 8)
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10-14-2010, 05:50 PM	#27
daddy469 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293	I noticed that when I was searching for a CC cover. Speaking of which.... time to call pitster! Daddy 8)
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10-15-2010, 08:25 PM	#28
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	I'm dying to see some pictures of Spuds new bike, hope he posts some soon. Stew's having photo withdrawal Cheers, Stew
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