My Recently Acquired, 2005 Honda XR650L - Page 14

Weldangrind · 02-21-2011, 09:14 PM

Do you plan to trim the beak or just buy a shorter one?

SpudRider · 02-22-2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Do you plan to trim the beak or just buy a shorter one?

I plan to trim the current proboscis.

I am going to be conservative, and start by trimming 2-inches. Since I raised the forks 1-inch when I installed the lowering link, I figure I can trim the first inch "for free."

After assessing the effects, I will then decide whether to trim more, or buy an aftermarket fender. I plan to trim only 4-inches at most.

Spud

SpudRider · 03-02-2011, 03:51 AM

On February 28 the temperature reached a balmy, 38 degrees Fahrenheit. :roll: Therefore, I mounted a new, Maxxis, Maxx Cross, IT tire on my rear wheel.

The following photograph shows the Kenda, K760, TrakMaster tire I replaced after 1,500 miles, juxtaposed with the new, Maxxis, Maxx Cross, IT tire.

After mounting the new rear tire, I went for a 50-mile ride. The following photographs show my bike with its recently trimmed front fender, and new tires, both front and rear. I think the Cheng Shin, Surge I, front tire is matched nicely by the Maxxis, Maxx Cross, IT tire in the rear.

Spud

SpudRider · 03-02-2011, 04:01 AM

Looking in my mailbox today, I discovered two packages.

One package contained a ManRacks shark fin for my rear brake rotor! The other package contained extra-large foot pegs I had ordered from eBay. Since the temperature today reached a high of 45 degrees Fahrenheit, I decided to install all the new items, and go for a 90-mile ride. Spring is just around the corner!

I really like the ManRacks shark fin. It fits great, is very light in weight, and looks great!

The extra-large foot pegs cost me less than $19, delivered. They were easy to install, and work great; I am very pleased with them.

Both my Maxxis, Maxx Cross, IT rear tire, and my CST, Surge I, front tire performed well in the snow and loose gravel.

The Maxxis rear tire is showing very little wear after 150 miles on the pavement.

Spud

Jim · 03-02-2011, 08:24 AM

COol pictures

Weldangrind · 03-02-2011, 10:09 AM

Those are the very pegs I installed on my XR. I couldn't get used to the small pegs with dirt bike boots.

Amazing pics Spud. Welcome back.

SpudRider · 03-02-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

COol pictures

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Those are the very pegs I installed on my XR. I couldn't get used to the small pegs with dirt bike boots.

Amazing pics Spud. Welcome back.

Thank you, gentlemen.

I can't believe the attitude of many of the Honda owners I meet on the "other" forums.

Many will spend $70, or more, for larger foot pegs, but they won't experiment with the $18, Chinese foot pegs. :roll: How complicated is a foot peg?

I'm very happy I trimmed two-inches from the BRP's front fender; I think it looks much better now.

Spud

FastDoc · 03-02-2011, 01:32 PM

My loaner KLR has similar footpegs and they work great! Pay attention though if you are wearing leather bottomed dress shoes or boots as they are slippery. With rubber soled dress shoes or boots they are awesome.

SpudRider · 03-02-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

My loaner KLR has similar footpegs and they work great! Pay attention though if you are wearing leather bottomed dress shoes or boots as they are slippery. With rubber soled dress shoes or boots they are awesome.

Thanks for the tip, Doc!

Incidentally, these foot pegs seem to be identical to the foot pegs on my Zong. Since I always wear hiking boots with rubber soles, I have never had a problem with these foot pegs.

Spud

FastDoc · 03-02-2011, 02:03 PM

It's just something I notice when commuting to work on it.

MICRider · 03-02-2011, 07:50 PM

Those tires are wicked! I love em! They make my Gripsters seem so... Inadequate

. Lovin the XL!

Cheers,
Stew

FastDoc · 03-02-2011, 10:02 PM

I ran Gripsters on my XR250L years ago. I liked them as an 80/20 on/off road tire. They were good on the street, and OK on hard off road surfaces. They also last a long time. Expensive though!

SpudRider · 03-02-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

Those tires are wicked! I love em! They make my Gripsters seem so... Inadequate

. Lovin the XL!

Cheers,
Stew

Thank you, Stew.

So far, the Maxxis, Maxx Cross, IT rear tire seems to be wearing well on pavement. If I can get 2,000 miles from the Maxxis rear tire, I will probably stick with it; I love the grip it provides on snow, and loose gravel!

I have a plan to trim about 12 pounds of highly placed weight off my BRP.

I will know if the plan is successful within the next week.

Spud

FastDoc · 03-02-2011, 11:23 PM

I have a plan to trim about 12 pounds of highly placed weight off my BRP.

Go on a 500 cal/day diet? LOL!

Let me guess. Kickstart only no battery or starter?

Nah.....

Aftermarket exhaust I bet! :P

SpudRider · 03-02-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I have a plan to trim about 12 pounds of highly placed weight off my BRP.
Go on a 500 cal/day diet? LOL!...

That is an excellent suggestion, oh wise physician!

However, I wish to make the BRP easier to pick up after I drop it.

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

...Let me guess. Kickstart only no battery or starter?

Nah.....

Aftermarket exhaust I bet! :P

No, I believe an aftermarket exhaust will only drop about 4 pounds from the bike.

If it doesn't rain this weekend, I might get the job done at that time.

Stay tuned for further updates!

Spud

02-21-2011, 09:14 PM	#196
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Do you plan to trim the beak or just buy a shorter one? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-02-2011, 03:51 AM	#198
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	On February 28 the temperature reached a balmy, 38 degrees Fahrenheit. :roll: Therefore, I mounted a new, Maxxis, Maxx Cross, IT tire on my rear wheel. The following photograph shows the Kenda, K760, TrakMaster tire I replaced after 1,500 miles, juxtaposed with the new, Maxxis, Maxx Cross, IT tire. After mounting the new rear tire, I went for a 50-mile ride. The following photographs show my bike with its recently trimmed front fender, and new tires, both front and rear. I think the Cheng Shin, Surge I, front tire is matched nicely by the Maxxis, Maxx Cross, IT tire in the rear. 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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03-02-2011, 04:01 AM	#199
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Looking in my mailbox today, I discovered two packages. One package contained a ManRacks shark fin for my rear brake rotor! The other package contained extra-large foot pegs I had ordered from eBay. Since the temperature today reached a high of 45 degrees Fahrenheit, I decided to install all the new items, and go for a 90-mile ride. Spring is just around the corner! I really like the ManRacks shark fin. It fits great, is very light in weight, and looks great! The extra-large foot pegs cost me less than $19, delivered. They were easy to install, and work great; I am very pleased with them. Both my Maxxis, Maxx Cross, IT rear tire, and my CST, Surge I, front tire performed well in the snow and loose gravel. The Maxxis rear tire is showing very little wear after 150 miles on the pavement. 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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03-02-2011, 08:24 AM	#200
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	COol pictures __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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03-02-2011, 10:09 AM	#201
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Those are the very pegs I installed on my XR. I couldn't get used to the small pegs with dirt bike boots. Amazing pics Spud. Welcome back. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-02-2011, 01:32 PM	#203
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	My loaner KLR has similar footpegs and they work great! Pay attention though if you are wearing leather bottomed dress shoes or boots as they are slippery. With rubber soled dress shoes or boots they are awesome. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-02-2011, 02:03 PM	#205
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It's just something I notice when commuting to work on it. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-02-2011, 07:50 PM	#206
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Those tires are wicked! I love em! They make my Gripsters seem so... Inadequate . Lovin the XL! Cheers, Stew
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03-02-2011, 10:02 PM	#207
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I ran Gripsters on my XR250L years ago. I liked them as an 80/20 on/off road tire. They were good on the street, and OK on hard off road surfaces. They also last a long time. Expensive though! __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-02-2011, 11:23 PM	#209
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I have a plan to trim about 12 pounds of highly placed weight off my BRP. Go on a 500 cal/day diet? LOL! Let me guess. Kickstart only no battery or starter? Nah..... Aftermarket exhaust I bet! :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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