[Michael FittlerMember]

thanks cat…i had a look at your website…your XR looks great and you obviously put alot of time and effort into the rebuild…it was good to see the action photo too

i have just purchased a low mileage secondhand XR250R 1995…do you have any info or recommendations about carby rejetting and air filter etc ???

[Michael FittlerMember]

Hey guys,

You seem to be asking a lot of questions about radiators and cooling system theory therefore I thought you may be interested in the information below from PWR Performance Products who specialise in the manufacture of complete radiators and cores for race, street, drag or OEM replacement applications within the automotive industry.

PWR Bike Radiators
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Please refer to their website links below:

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http://www.pwr.com.au/#/view=products/st=Motorcycle/sb=Husaberg/

http://www.pwr.com.au/#/view=products/s=rs/p=faq/

I this info helps regards Mick.

[Michael FittlerMember]

hey nick…where did you get your Tenere high screen from ???…regards mick

[Michael FittlerMember]

riverright wrote:

A toggle switch it will be. Any recommendations for a rugged outdoor unit.

With the tyres, lets assume I’m gonna use Pirelli MT43’s with HD tubes.
What else should I do for puncture protection.

Anybody fitted a smaller front sprocket to a xr250.
Standard cog is 13 tooth (I think). Stall speed is too high.
I want to be able to crawl.

I purchased an SW Motech Weather-Proof Rocker Switch from Motorrad Garage.
It cost me approx $30 however it’s an excellent switch.
I used it when wiring up my VisionX Solstice LED driving light kit.
I can’t see it shown on their website link below at the moment however I am sure they could order it in for you or they may be awaiting a parts shipment.
http://www.motorradgarage.com.au/catalog/index.php?cPath=194_225

[Michael FittlerMember]

white rocket wrote:

think you better go to the pub tonight cat girl and have a mixed grill and 10 schooners to bring you up to old bull size

you guys crack me up :laugh:….

….although please don’t tease my mate kat

[Michael FittlerMember]

The Dakar rally trail bike tour sounds very interesting…it would be a great adventure

[Michael FittlerMember]

Thanks TB…a close mate of mine in his mid 60’s has an early 90’s year model XR250R and I have been “eyeing” it for a few years.
It only has approx 1,000kms and has been garaged in what appears to be in good condition.
He obviously hasn’t ridden it much and told me it scared him off once resulting in cracked plastic (damage) to the LHS hand guard.
Are there any issues that you can recall that they had, i.e. items that may have deteriorated or broken etc??
I would have loved one of these bikes 20 years ago however I couldn’t afford a new one back then, however they are a legendary bike that I would love to own now to restore and have for single track rides…I can’t use my XT660Z Tenere for single track and it’s too new and valuable to risk damage.
TB…who would you recommend for XR parts, e.g. Ballard’s or anyone else?…thanks, regards Mick.

[Michael FittlerMember]

DRool wrote:

Hi Guys, thought I would post a quick review of some LED spots that I fitted to the DR. 1500 lumens per lamp and 2.5amp current draw. I have added a circuit to run them and triggered off the high beam. They light the road up well.
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Thanks DRool…please give us some more info about the LED lights, ie what brand etc?…regards Mick.

[Michael FittlerMember]

It was a good story eh…I thought I was going to tear up towards the end…made you want to join his road trip :cheer:
After watching that great story I need to plan a road trip in the next few months

[Michael FittlerMember]

the photos were great :cheer:

…have you got anymore???

[Michael FittlerMember]

Hey guys…don’t forget to watch the ABC, Australian Story, On Your Bike at 8pm tomorrow Monday 14/2 or put your recorder on…regards Mick

[Michael FittlerMember]

Thanks TB…I left myself open for that comment eh lol.

You guys crack me up…I nearly fell off the chair laughing :laugh:

[Michael FittlerMember]

Thanks TB, good points…it was just a constructive suggestion…I am sure Kat does a good job
By the way, I wouldn’t want to enrage her, she has already threatened to slap me LOL

[Michael FittlerMember]

aussie_king_mick wrote:

Hi Kat…after looking at the photo of your bike on your trailer it appears that you are not using a “tie down strut” that goes between the bike’s front wheel and guard underneath the triple clamps.

Refer Ballard’s website link below…scroll down the web page and you will see a photo and details of short & long versions:
http://www.ballards.cc/gift-ideas/gifts-under-50

If you don’t use a “tie down strut” when tying down the bike down you risk the bike jumping around over rough roads and dislodging the tie downs…regards Mick

PS – further down the above website link page you will see the Ballards Ultimate Unhookable Tie Downs $49.95 Pair

[Michael FittlerMember]

Hi Kat…after looking at the photo of your bike on your trailer it appears that you are not using a “tie down strut” that goes between the bike’s front wheel and guard underneath the triple clamps.

Refer Ballard’s website link below…scroll down the web page and you will see a photo and details of short & long versions:
http://www.ballards.cc/gift-ideas/gifts-under-50

If you don’t use a “tie down strut” when tying down the bike down you risk the bike jumping around over rough roads and dislodging the tie downs…regards Mick

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