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  1. amockalypse

    Just bought a plated xr650r

    Hey, just saw this- I've been slammed with school. I know how to tig, have a certificate on the wall that says so anyway. ;-P I have a hookup though, I donated bunch of tools and materials to a tradeschool and the head honcho says he will get the students to fab everything for me. So far I've been using the Giant Loop great basin, which feels light and safe, but obviously doesnt hold as much as boxes could.
  2. amockalypse

    Had my first flat tire today.

    Did you patch or replace? If so, did you have the same size tube? I hear you can use a 21" tube in the back temporarily. Saves carrying more than one.
  3. Howdy all. I'd like to ride as much offroad from San Diego to Idyllwild. Anybody keen to join? Anybody have any suggested trails?
  4. amockalypse

    Just bought a plated xr650r

    Installed some eibach springs and a tall seat. Getting it dialed in! Thinking about a Baja trip in a 2 weeks. Also, I have an extra airfilter side cover and 30 mesh and I’m thinking about doing the high flow mod. Does anybody have this? Any opinions? Still looking for somewhere I can tig weld my pannier racks. Any suggestions?
  5. amockalypse

    Just bought a plated xr650r

    Thanks again Jim! I’ve not got them money for a commercial solution.
  6. amockalypse

    Just bought a plated xr650r

    Big thanks to kenny for the tire hookup! As of last night, running 15/42 sprockets and she feels good. Definitely not too tall. I also wired in a speedo and acewell computer I had in the parts bin. yesterday I also bought some givi racks made for a dl1000 and I would love to do some fabrication to get them to fit my subframe. Anybody want to rent me their garage and tig welder? I’ll bring money for gas and supplies and beer... the dialing-in process continues! my buddy got jealous of mine and bought a plated xr650r, so that will be fun to have a riding partner who also rock climbs to explore the rocks of Baja with. Also, I splurged and Got myself some new motion pro tire irons for my Baja tool kit. They are trick!
  7. amockalypse

    Just bought a plated xr650r

    Yep, see second line of first post. "I love the power-to-weight, durability, simplicity and low maintenance costs of the xr650r." I love xrs. I also am very tall and like the ergos. Also I like that they can take me anywhere. Yep, Xr650r commuter yahuh!
  8. amockalypse

    Just bought a plated xr650r

    Kenny, you are a prince! I have some dirt tires if you are interested in having in trade, and definitely beer!
  9. amockalypse

    Just bought a plated xr650r

    I put on a cheapo pelican knock off for commuting... it was already in my garage and the perfect size for books/computer. I am thinking about fabbing up removable side racks and installing hard cases on the side eventually; this bike just does not scream "adventure grandpa" loud enough yet! I repacked the exhaust- its much better, although still loud. One of the end cap bolts was effed, so it got replaced with a rivet. Also, put a 15 tooth CS sprocket on. Looking for a 70/30 rear tire for it now, to go with my ready to install scorpion mt90 at front. Any suggestions? Any freebies or cheapo take-offs?
  10. amockalypse

    Just bought a plated xr650r

    Thanks for the heat shield reccy Ken! Stoked to ride baja with this! I have been driving down there and the border crossing line in a car always harshes my mellow super bad. I enjoy rock climbing down there, anybody else a climber? I rode a honda thumper from London to Nigeria, and again down around central america. South america calls out to me and this bike makes me ever more tempted. First though I need to finish being a school fool!
  11. amockalypse

    Just bought a plated xr650r

    My wife is away and I did something stupid/brilliant... bought a plated xr650r, aka the best bike ever freakin manufactured! (sorry but it's true!). I love the power-to-weight, durability, simplicity and low maintenance costs of the xr650r. Its clearly been ridden hard but has some trick parts, including: -Mikuni HS40 - submount steering damper and upper triple -excel rims -globetrottin steel subframe (super stoked about this) -worked suspension -baja designs d/s kit -giant loop saddle bag -uninstalled brand new trail tech 8" round headlight. (not sure I like it - I might sell this) I owned an xr650r in the past, which I machined sportbike wheels to fit (kind of a PITA) to make a fun motard, and rebuilt the motor using kibblewhites to prevent the tuliping of the stock valves. I wanted an xr650r but could never find one that was as nice as my last build. This bike is nicely appointed and I'm happy -- as long as the motor has been treated nicely and I'm not going to need to tear it down soon... When I picked it up the bike would start but not idle, so last night I got home and cleaned the carb- it had a typical clogged pilot and totally stuck accelerator pump plunger, which I soaked overnight with a cocktail of PB blaster and wd40, and then used the air compressor to blow out this morning. The jetting is 25 pilot 150 main. Holy guacamole the pro circuit t4 is loud! Like it sounds like I am just running the header - I think I will probably need hearing aids after listening to this bike run for 30 seconds! I had the intention of repacking it last night but one of the endcap screws was seized and it really battled me tooth and nail when I tried to get it out using easy outs and some other dirty garage tricks. Wasting quite a bit of time just getting the endcap off, and then confronted with some conflicting advice on what to do next (I've never repacked a t4) I lost motivation to repack it and it might just have to have the end cap put back on and give me a bad reputation in my little apartment complex. Anybody repacked a t4 and want to hold my gumby hand while I give it a go? Cold beer anyone? I ride with earplugs in always anyway, so it won't bother me, but I'd prefer not to piss Joe Public/Johnny Law off. Any advice on repacking these greatly appreciated. My intentions for your daughter this bike, is to ride her hard every day! ;-P Mostly commuting to school and work and then down to baja once a month or so. This will be an 80/20 onroad/offroad steed, and so it will be shod appropriately. I have a used pirelli mt90 scorpion at front and I'm thinking of getting the matching rear, (anybody got a used 80/20 rear I can throw on the back?) although the seller gave me a decent used mefo super explorer 150-70-18 that might fit. The rear rim seems like its slightly off center in the SA so I am considering whether its worth trying to retrue it so its centered and this will give me more space for big rubber. Anybody got a truing stand and like cold beer? I am mega stoked on the steel subframe! I don't think you can buy these anymore, and its solid! The giantloop saddlebag is killer but I'm concerned about it being burned by the exhaust. Any suggestions on how to keep it from chernobylling would be greatly appreciated. I'm thinking of just buying a big scooter top box to put on the rack and using that- anybody got one for sale? My last bike had a tall seat on it, and being 6 foot 7, I was happy to have it. I'm currently looking for a deal on a tall comfy seat so I can do long trips in comfort. I've ordered a 15t front sprocket to make riding the so cal freeway slab less taxing on the motor. Should I get an after market case saver? My last BRP had the oil sight mod- anybody done this mod and want cold beer to walk me through it? I can't wait to start riding this big redheaded monster!
  12. amockalypse

    thoughts on hitch haulers...

    I'm looking for a hitch hauler. What are some good qualities to look for? I welded one from scratch once, but then gave it away, then I had a joe hauler, but that got sold. The biggest annoyance was how heavy and large they are in my small garage when they are not in use. Is the ultimate mx hauler any good? I have some 2 inch square aluminum tubing I was thinking about using to build something but I dont have access to a machine shop or welder anymore. I gotta figure out a way to carry my dualsport adventure bike...! ahem, my 1978 honda xl75. (I may expand the family to an xr600 one day).
  13. amockalypse

    Where does the money go?

    Not an option for non-supporting members.
  14. amockalypse

    Where does the money go?

    That's a fair comment regarding contributions. I don't use a smartphone and try to avoid posting online. OTOH I am literally trying to give things away for free, so am I really looking for a free ride...? \\_(ツ)_/¯
  15. Where does the money go? Why also have ads if for many features this a pay to access site? If this is a community forum, the details of the revenue should be posted online. Is it? I would like to post free items to other San Diego adventure riders, and why should I pay for that? I mean, what is the relevancy of this site when district 37 and advrider are there, for free? Honest questions... and honest ears await an earful!
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