11-23-2010, 09:56 AM | #151 | |
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Watching the weather reports, I knew last Thursday was going to be my last, decent day to ride this year. Therefore, I took Porky on a 150-mile ride to the Blackfoot Reservoir, and back. I posted a thread containing more photos from this trip in the Ride Reports Forum. http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...=110713#110713 Spud
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11-23-2010, 10:16 AM | #152 |
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That's just how an XR should look.
Have you received your stainless header yet? I'd recommend polishing it before installation, because it makes clean-up so much easier.
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11-23-2010, 10:38 AM | #153 | |
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I'm afraid I have disappointing news regarding the XR600R exhaust header I acquired; it is not made of stainless steel. :roll: I have subsequently discovered only the 88-90, XR600R exhaust headers were constructed from stainless steel, and they employ a muffler different from my XR650L. :? Therefore, my only option is to purchase an aftermarket, stainless steel exhaust header. Although it is expensive, I think I'm going to buy an FMF, Hi-Flo exhaust header for Porky. I really like the appearance, and the ease of maintenance associated with a stainless steel exhaust header. Below is a link to the best deal I have found; prepare yourself for "sticker shock". :roll: http://www.oemcycle.com/Item/product/3028/PU/FMF-H405H Spud
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11-23-2010, 11:13 AM | #154 |
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That price isn't as bad as I figured. The exhaust header on your bike looks just like mine. I wouldn't be at all surprised to learn that the XR400 pipe is the very same size as the XR650L, even though there is 250cc difference. Maybe some further research will point you to an OEM stainless header.
My XR250R is a '96, and they were the same throughout 2004, and they shared many parts with the same year XR400. They all had stainless headers.
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11-23-2010, 12:13 PM | #155 | |
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http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=926734 Spud
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11-23-2010, 12:40 PM | #156 |
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Like he said, it was only a guess. The only way to know for sure is to measure them. I could measure the OD of the header pipes at the head, as well as the center to center distance, but my bike is only a 250. Knowing Honda's small block Chevy approach to bike building, I wouldn't be at all surprised to learn that the XR400 pipes are way oversized for the application, and that they are the same diameter as an XR650L.
It would be quicker and easier to just buy the aftermarket pipe.
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11-23-2010, 12:48 PM | #157 | |
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11-23-2010, 12:57 PM | #158 |
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I love the BRP playing in the mud, Spud. Do you have a powerwasher? 8)
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11-23-2010, 01:22 PM | #159 | |
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11-23-2010, 01:43 PM | #160 |
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+ infinity on the winter thoughts, Spud. I'm lucky to have hot and cold water to a spigot in my garage. I hook that up to the powerwasher and I can clean anything. I also have a big diesel powered heater in the garage that works well.
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12-04-2010, 01:35 PM | #161 |
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Hey Spud, glad your liking your BRP! Like mine too. My wife and I are still prepping our bikes for a run at the TAT, hopefully next year. Heres a couple pics of our bikes. I went with the Acerbus 5.8 gallon tank and Borego rack.
Outer Banks, getting ready to board the fairy [img][/img] Top of Morrow Mountain [img] XR with camping gear [img] stream crossing [/img] we have added GPS, Garmin 60cx for me, 60 csx for hers [img] We have been on several trips camping out. We are still learning and acquiring the gear we need. [img] We are running Kenda K270 tires on both bikes, I have put on 3000 miles on mine now with about 1/3 tread left. Ultra heavy duty tubes in both bikes. I have a tailpipe from XR's only to install. The saddlebags are tourmaster ebay finds. Working ok so far.[/img] [img] [/img]
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12-04-2010, 02:20 PM | #162 |
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Oh yeah, we added one addition to our bike stable.
[img] a 75' XS 650. It will go with my 73 when I get the 73 running for a retro ride. The 75 sounds great, it has been lowere 1 inch which gives it a rough ride.[/img]
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12-04-2010, 03:35 PM | #163 |
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Nice machines Gene!
I encourage you to start a new thread for them and share your adventures with us. We love photos!
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12-04-2010, 04:04 PM | #164 |
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Wow I love those pics! Seems that an XR650 in the right hands is an excellent adventure tourer!
I also like the old XS. I have a restored 1981 XS400. I like that old bike!
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12-04-2010, 05:09 PM | #165 |
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Thanks for letting me know about your BRP, Gene! Your XR650L, and your DR650SE motorcycles both look great.
How do you like the Acerbis, 5.8-gallon fuel tank? Did you have any fitment issues getting it mounted? I really like the dual fuel petcocks on the Acerbis gas tank. I also think soft luggage is the way to go when outfitting the XR650L for touring. Please tell me more about your saddle bags, and, if possible, give me a web link to a vendor. Are you getting good traction in the dirt with the Kenda K270 tires? I really like the Kenda, TrakMaster rear tire I have mounted on my BRP; however, I am only going to get about 1,500 miles wear from it. I am considering mounting a Maxxis Desert IT as the next rear tire. The Dunlop D606 is also supposed to last longer, and offer decent traction in the dirt. Thanks for posting the great photos! The XR650L is a wonderful motorcycle; I really enjoy mine. Spud
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