G’day from Torquay

[HamishMember]

G’day all, just picked up a 2000 XR650R. Currently pulled down for a partial rebuild, engine is fine. Just needs a little TLC, was off a farm in Victoria. Getting it set-up for a long ride in 2003 from Broome to Cairns.

Hope to do some trail riding around the local (Surf Coast) area between now and then.
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[Adrian LeeMember]

Hi hangerdale,welcome to the site mate. You live in a great part of the world

I would love to ride down your way so post up when your going.

you will get plenty of advice for your 650 on here

[GregMember]

XR650 oh yeah

Oh yeah welcome to the madhouse :laugh: XR650 advice bring on the build got a ex GHR safari bike myself and am in the middle of another build for a mate at the moment. Ask away if you need anything

TB

[HamishMember]

Cheers,

I’ve pulled out the rear shock, and called Teknik Suspension for advice and cost for rebuild / revalve and spring. $600 was quoted, does this sound right?

Also, I have notice some frame damage (missed it during purchace inspection) on the inside left hand side (chain damage). Will this pose a problem come RWC time?……. fingers crossed!!!

Oh yeah, my brother just brought a 2001 XR650R in Broome.

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[GregMember]

Nick (Teknik’s) does mod the seal head in the rear shock that increases the shock stroke awesome rear shock once done. Ring Nick back and tell him you are an old bull and TB sent you, ask for a price with OBT discount

Picture of the frame damage would be helpful

TB

[HamishMember]

TB, thanks for the heads up mate.

Here is a pick of the frame, I’ll get a close up shot tonight. The damage is on the inside where the chain runs past. Don’t know how I missed it!!!! Should have left my 7yr old at home!!!!

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[GregMember]

hangerdale wrote:

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That left hand radiator is rooted :ohmy: If you buy radiators by chance watch the cheap ones from ebay as they are made from thin shit alloy. I bought a set of PWRs, they arent cheap for sure but nice well made gear.

Take a close up of the frame, sure it will be OK

TB

[HamishMember]

bugger, to late. I brought the set off ebay. having trouble fitting them…… had to enlage radiator frame hole to get mounting bolts to line up!!!! I might chuck them back up on ebay. I’ll check the PWR radiators out.

[GregMember]

hangerdale wrote:

bugger, to late. I brought the set off ebay. having trouble fitting them…… had to enlage radiator frame hole to get mounting bolts to line up!!!! I might chuck them back up on ebay. I’ll check the PWR radiators out.

Only mentioned it because I have heard of two of them splitting. There are some slightly cheaper ones in the states, or a set of Fluidynes (spelling) from the states. Crash had fitted PWRs to his before me, the quaility of the PWRs sold me

TB

[HamishMember]

Should have learnt by now…….. buy cheap, buy twice!!

[GregMember]

Hey that avatar picture is my bike! I was told when I bought it from GHR it was used in the shots for the sponsors

Looks different now

Still got all th orginal gear but and tonnes more

TB

[GregMember]

I would like to say again thats what I was told that when I bought the bike, lets say I was told lots of things as well and not all of them turned out correct :laugh: One of the riders did say it was my bike but :blink:

TB

[HamishMember]

Awesome, I have admired that bike / picture for a long time now.

[Mick DMember]

Gday Hangerdale, a big welcome to you, especially seeing as though you are a BRP rider!! Thanks for the intro.
I especially like your brother’s bike (same model as mine, a lot less scratches though).

Did you get your avatar from the Staintune website? From all accounts that is TB’s Pig, the zoorst pipe is now on my Piggie though. Sounds good too.
Keep us up to date with what goes on with your Pig, between us, we should be able to sort out most issues you might come across.
Cheers
Mick

[HamishMember]

Thanks Mick, yeah i pinched the avatar from the Staintune website.

I’ll keep the pics coming as the rebuild continues. I need some welding done on the sub frame and WB Exhaust pipe. I’m hoping to get it done in Geelong.

Just heading down to the shed now to get a close up of the frame damage, fingers crossed it won’t effect a RWC!!!

Cheers,

Hamish

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