Well, since all the cool kids are doing it...
#1
03-22-2007, 04:27 AM
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Republic of Texas
Posts: 387
Well, since all the cool kids are doing it...
I got me another bike too! Not a new, new one, but new to me.
It's a 2000 XR650R that has been plated for road use. I bought it from a guy on a local Texas MC forum that I've known awhile, so I'm fairly familiar with the use and maintenance of the bike. It came pretty much tricked out already and setup for a guy my weight.
Scotts steering damper, pro taper bars, Scotts upper, front and rear disk guards, radiator guards, case savers, uncorked and rejetted. Street legal with headlight and rear brake switch from Baja racing. 4.6 GAL tank + stock tank. Resprung with racetech for a 190 pound rider.
The things a Beast! Wheelies are not a problem with this bike.
Yes, I'm keeping the KLX too. I love it for what it is, but I wanted something that would have a bit more power for the wide open dirt road type riding around here. The KLX is a great tech. trail and woods bike, but I can't ride that type of stuff everyday. (Too far away.)
It's a 2000 XR650R that has been plated for road use. I bought it from a guy on a local Texas MC forum that I've known awhile, so I'm fairly familiar with the use and maintenance of the bike. It came pretty much tricked out already and setup for a guy my weight.
Scotts steering damper, pro taper bars, Scotts upper, front and rear disk guards, radiator guards, case savers, uncorked and rejetted. Street legal with headlight and rear brake switch from Baja racing. 4.6 GAL tank + stock tank. Resprung with racetech for a 190 pound rider.
The things a Beast! Wheelies are not a problem with this bike.
Yes, I'm keeping the KLX too. I love it for what it is, but I wanted something that would have a bit more power for the wide open dirt road type riding around here. The KLX is a great tech. trail and woods bike, but I can't ride that type of stuff everyday. (Too far away.)
#2
03-22-2007, 04:32 AM
RE: Well, since all the cool kids are doing it...
ORIGINAL: Thunderchild
I got me another bike too! Not a new, new one, but new to me.
It's a 2000 XR650R that has been plated for road use. I bought it from a guy on a local Texas MC forum that I've known awhile, so I'm fairly familiar with the use and maintenance of the bike. It came pretty much tricked out already and setup for a guy my weight.
Scotts steering damper, pro taper bars, Scotts upper, front and rear disk guards, radiator guards, case savers, uncorked and rejetted. Street legal with headlight and rear brake switch from Baja racing. 4.6 GAL tank + stock tank. Resprung with racetech for a 190 pound rider.
The things a Beast! Wheelies are not a problem with this bike.
Yes, I'm keeping the KLX too. I love it for what it is, but I wanted something that would have a bit more power for the wide open dirt road type riding around here. The KLX is a great tech. trail and woods bike, but I can't ride that type of stuff everyday. (Too far away.)
I got me another bike too! Not a new, new one, but new to me.
It's a 2000 XR650R that has been plated for road use. I bought it from a guy on a local Texas MC forum that I've known awhile, so I'm fairly familiar with the use and maintenance of the bike. It came pretty much tricked out already and setup for a guy my weight.
Scotts steering damper, pro taper bars, Scotts upper, front and rear disk guards, radiator guards, case savers, uncorked and rejetted. Street legal with headlight and rear brake switch from Baja racing. 4.6 GAL tank + stock tank. Resprung with racetech for a 190 pound rider.
The things a Beast! Wheelies are not a problem with this bike.
Yes, I'm keeping the KLX too. I love it for what it is, but I wanted something that would have a bit more power for the wide open dirt road type riding around here. The KLX is a great tech. trail and woods bike, but I can't ride that type of stuff everyday. (Too far away.)
Enjoy yur bike
Here's a couple of links for ya
http://www.xr650r.us/
http://tardypizza.com/xr650r/index.html
Francis
#3
03-22-2007, 04:39 AM
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Washington
Posts: 21,060
RE: Well, since all the cool kids are doing it...
Ok hold the horses, or the show or something.........IS THAT A CLOWN HORN? That's not really legal is it? I mean WTH (what the heck)
#4
03-22-2007, 04:47 AM
RE: Well, since all the cool kids are doing it...
Great looking bike, congrats! That bike will really haul in the wide open stuff I've seen in some of your photos. Excellent choice! I bet it will even out run wild boars!
#5
03-22-2007, 04:47 AM
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Republic of Texas
Posts: 387
RE: Well, since all the cool kids are doing it...
ORIGINAL: deej
Ok hold the horses, or the show or something.........IS THAT A CLOWN HORN? That's not really legal is it? I mean WTH (what the heck)
Ok hold the horses, or the show or something.........IS THAT A CLOWN HORN? That's not really legal is it? I mean WTH (what the heck)
I plan on replacing the stator with a 200W unit so that I can power some more electrical items. Right now, I just don't want to add any more current draw to the system.
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#7
03-22-2007, 04:57 AM
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Republic of Texas
Posts: 387
RE: Well, since all the cool kids are doing it...
Thanks for the links, Jellyfish. One of the main reasons I got this bike is that they PO had already done the hard part of getting it tagged.
When I was at the DMV, the lady kept asking me, " are you sure this is a motorcyle and not a quad or three wheeler?". I told her, "No Ma'am, it's just a regular motorcycle." She hmmm'd a bit and looked in some books and then did the magic keystroke that made it street legal. Shouldn't have that problem in the future now.
My advice is try to find one that someone has already plated. Much easier IMO.
Edited: spelling
When I was at the DMV, the lady kept asking me, " are you sure this is a motorcyle and not a quad or three wheeler?". I told her, "No Ma'am, it's just a regular motorcycle." She hmmm'd a bit and looked in some books and then did the magic keystroke that made it street legal. Shouldn't have that problem in the future now.
My advice is try to find one that someone has already plated. Much easier IMO.
Edited: spelling
#8
03-22-2007, 05:00 AM
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Republic of Texas
Posts: 387
RE: Well, since all the cool kids are doing it...
ORIGINAL: Nobrakes
Great looking bike, congrats! That bike will really haul in the wide open stuff I've seen in some of your photos. Excellent choice! I bet it will even out run wild boars!
Great looking bike, congrats! That bike will really haul in the wide open stuff I've seen in some of your photos. Excellent choice! I bet it will even out run wild boars!
#9
03-22-2007, 05:53 AM
RE: Well, since all the cool kids are doing it...
Bill you mad man... Thats a beast!! and PERFECT for the terrain your riding... Good luck man, we expect to see pics!!!! (and an occasional wild boar)
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#10
03-22-2007, 06:15 AM
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Republic of Texas
Posts: 387
RE: Well, since all the cool kids are doing it...
LOL! Thanks Dave! I'll try not to disappoint. [:@]
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