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micknmeld wrote:

I was just speaking to the young bloke who’s bikes were stolen and he said the low lifes also took his boots, goggles and other ride gear. Not content to just get the bikes the thieving pricks really cleaned him out.

Yep they have no Morals or guilt, in their eyes society is to blame :angry: Usually they will also take tools spares surfboards and pushbikes as well, just ask Gili If they think something has an easy dollar value they will steal steal thieven friggen scum!!

Mick I cant believe that you would think that a higher society locality such as Kempsey would ever produce this type of riffraff! !:laugh: :laugh:

Ollie

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Thanks TB, Im pretty sure my bike doesnt need a rebuild just the fact she has got 20k on it, seems like it has plenty of compression etc. Thanks for the pilot jet number (I have the 68s I need the 65 s :laugh: )I will check the float level when I replace the jet.Hard to tell whats going on with the jetting yesterday was 35.7 degrees today lucky to be 20 :blink:

If Nick doesnt know nobody does

Ollie

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micknmeld wrote:

Ollie, when you fitted the radiator guards, did you move the horn? I did and somehow it was snagging the decomp cable and pulling it tight when ever I turned the bike to the right. It was pulling the cable tight enough that it was activating the auto decomp just a little bit and causing the bike to “flame out”. Maybe something to check. It may not be your horn, it could be one of your other modifications that is causing it to pull tight.

Or it could be that your engine is totally shagged and you need a $2000 rebuild. :ohmy: :whistle:

At the moment I dont have a horn,:kiss: (that sounds bad :laugh: ) but yeah there is a few cables and hoses fairly close to it. I will try and get some more slack in the cable just to be doubly sure. What is your jetting mick? or anyone else that has BRP just curious to know as I reckon yours is in a similar condition as mine whereas TB’s is probably in a higher state of tune.
I am watching a few things on Ebay atm as the dollar is good again can get a topend done now quite cheaply. what is the go with the stage 2 cams ? are they worth it,I have heard they dont leave much in the way of clearance between the valves and piston,not that I will be desert racing it or anything :laugh:

Ollie

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Trailboss wrote:

Try a 65s pilot, the 175 is fine as per what I have been told by Nick

The part number is some where I will find it

TB

Ok been having a few issues on the BRP, Yesterday whilst heading home in the Heat the bike flamed out on me about 4 times in 25km’s it only happens when coming down into the lower gears to come to a stop or a roundabout. The valves have just been adjusted and are correct,maybe the Decompression cable may need adjusting maybe it is a Jetting issue. When I roll it on sometimes it stumbles as well, I will check the air filter this arvo and see if I can find any info on the decompession cable. Frustrating at the moment any advice or opinions from learned individuals welcome

Ollie

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ollie

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Thanks TB for the offers and the Suzuki thermostat is an interesting option The bike hasnt boiled yet but it does creep up to 110 👿 hence the fan as a bit of insurance
radiators all appear ok and when the bike is mobile the temps are no issue.

jetting is 175 main 68s pilot not sure of needle/position but seems ok :unsure: I want to do the airbox mod to make it crack a bit harder as I reckon its a bit flat in the midrange (even for a 650)

The triple clamps and raisers I got are real fancy they are excellent but the service from the states is shithouse it took 8 weeks for delivery http://www.rswracing.com/xr650r.htm

I went the 2 inch raisers and I fitted Easton 1 1/8″ EXP Handlebar CR High Bend Black which are nice when standing up.

Ollie

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aido wrote:

Is $130 delivered a good price ?

As Boony would say No it a “great Price” :laugh:

Ollie

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aido wrote:

Apparently I’m going to need to replace the speedo,what should I buy

and how much should it cost ?

Without a doubt go the Trailtech Vapor, great unit get the alloy protector at the same time

ollie

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micknmeld wrote:

Good work Ollie. I will be interested to see how it goes as mine has the occasional hot moment. :unsure:

No worries Mick, I also took your advice and fitted a new triple clamp and fat bars which raised them significantly and makes it more comfortable when standing. And because It does get ridden on the road I also fitted a new LED tail light and number plate holder to make it Legit to keep constable Plod off my case. :laugh: next up will be modifying the Dash so I can fit the twin cigarette lighter adapter so I can power up the GPS. photo’s to come later.

Ollie

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Nice one Aido They are a very good bike. I rode one at the Dungog forest 300 last year the only issues I had was the rather short top gear as I kept going for 6th and a rather strange engine noise at low revs :unsure: apparently this is normal for the unicam Honda motor. Crack that throttle and they have plenty of go. Nice of you to help out a fellow OBT as well should be a good bike especially since it has just had a full rebuild.

Ollie

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Well Its warmed up a bit and the rain has stayed away finally so Ive been taking the BRP to work most mornings :woohoo: can leave half an hour later now :laugh: . I have been havinf a few issues with the bike getting hot as it doesnt like sitting in traffic. Ive had to do a few drastic things. First of all I fitted a IP55 rated computer fan from Jaycar. I tried to wire it into the basic XR wiring but I think most of the electrics on the XR is AC so I was only getting half of the required fan speed. To overcome this I fitted a small 12v battery under the seat. I had to use a heat gun and a dremel to make it fit but I think it turned out pretty good.

The battery is a total loss system so I also made up some charging tails that I hook into my trickle charger once a week.

The battery was only $28 from battery world. I ordered some High performance radiator hoses from Ebay delivered for $45.

The thermostat is a known weak point on the XR and this is no different I think it is F.U.C.T (failed under continuous testing :laugh: ) I removed the thermostat as I dont think it really needs it in the heat of summer 👿

I mounted a illuminated rocker switch onto the barpad , its easy to reach and easy to see when its on

The vapor dash has a digital temp gauge with preset warning lights
I added some new coolant and hopefully all these mods will help keep a lid on the temps. I now have to try and stop myself from over indulging the use of the loud maker :blush:

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happy birthday Puds ya ol bastich! :laugh:

Ollie

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Puds that DR looks great !! Whats going on old man ? hope all is Ok Ps are you selling the Triton as well ? :blush:

Ollie

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I got tired just looking at the Pics Murph you are a Masacist :laugh: :laugh: well done mate, Tim is showing some good form as well.

Ollie

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Funnily enough I sold a retread to an Old Bull today and we were talking about Diesels as I am in the market for a new low kay 4×4 duel cab He works for a company that deals with diesel fuel tank certification testing repairing etc and he mentioned that the fuel they retrieve sometimes over 10 years old, they put through a 2 micron filter bank add some Biocide and other additives. He gets heaps better mileage using this fuel than the stuff that comes fresh from the Bowser. So I would say that the better the filters you have the better these newer diesels are going to perform. Especially the vehicles with the Piezo electric injection.

Ps anyone selling a late model manual 4×4 twincab under 40000 km and sub 30 price tag short listed MN triton and ford ranger Toyota hilux.

Ollie

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