Keep in mind, the U.S./N.A. Ive searched the Internet far and wide for answers, and it seems like youre very knowledgeable on this bike. As I share at the forums and magazine coverage, I run a 172 main jet, 68 (no "S" though that's not critical either way) and my needle at3rd clip position. Will be filming from the bike, I'll share the link after our ride. Spark plug should be dark brown, you can easily find pictures with proper color over the internet. carburetor. As a result, we each learned to gas weld, braze and stick weld properly. Blink for a second, and its 2023. I'm an old rider, I too used to ride a BSA B50 and have a 1982 XR500r and a 1984 XR350R. Then when you're ready to start the hot bike, turn the fuel back on as you're hitting the starter button. On top of that, the camshaft's weight with the decompression mechanism is an awful lot of upper valvetrain mass to spin at speed. Search Forums ONLY searches the HUBB, and not well. that said, it can sit for months and months and after about 7-8 good kicks, starts right up. The 82' XR only has a kick starter activated compression release. For the main jet, I opted for a 172. When I watch weldors, I'm absorbed in their "process" and immediately conscious of right moves and wrong. Once out, I found that it had no washer or o-ring on it. I pulled the filter off in the light and I just about passed out. (A great song, incidentally, recently resurrected in the movie "Blood Ties". An old tuner's trick, you likely know,is to run slightly rich, short of fouling the plug or fuel-washing the cylinder(s). Which spark plug should I use for those testings? Or maybe the 65 pilot was slightly lean, and he raised the needle one position for more flow. When I finally knew this engine would start, I was still wary. He rode the '84 XR500R about 20 minutes with blue smoke coming out the tailpipe and parked it. If you don't like people's answers than you shouldn't be asking for advice. On their kit you back that mixture screw out 2.5 turns. Only one valve was adjusted, the left intake was 1mm loose. Stock is #152 and you may need #150. Remove side panels, seat and fuel tank; Remove the screw that holds the rear brake reservoir. In my experience so far, a 170-175 shouldwork well for extensive riding at sea level. (The Moab Areacan provide a range of 4,000-6500 feet,possibly moreatthe La Sal Range.) The tune differs in various markets, though. In some cases, the "normal" idle rpm to keep the engine running was 1400-1500 rpm. The Stage II cam proved the point. The niche tools from Moose and Pivot Works look good. Might have to sell the bike for cheap. The other key AC pieces were the extreme exhaust tiprestriction, narrowed passageintake grommet, restricted air boxand jetting restrictions. Check now Retail Price $ 1,241.99 Our Price $ 999.90 Availability: In Stock (Changes Daily) Complete Throttle Assembly ($ 89.90) Complete OEM Part Tuning Performance Upgrade ($ 100.00) Since this is not a wear item, I left mine as-is. Greg, Australia Of course, the idle mixture screw circuit has the largest impact with the stock carburetor design. The answer is two-fold: 1) the motorcycle had an incomplete "uncorking" job with a partial "Honda Power-Up Kit" installed and 2)a leaking aftermarket air filter had seeped abrasive dirtinto the air stream and through theengine's intake system. I also have the Hot Cams Stage 1 camshaft, which eliminates the auto-decompression start mechanism on the stock camshaftand has been an absolute joy in real world riding gains. Your change to the 180 mainjet will help. Does this reverse the rotation? I'd like to test and confirm this. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Copyright ThumperTalk, Inc. - All rights reserved.ThumperTalk is a registered trademark. (In the magazine illustrations and videos, you can see the parts differences.) The engine is faithfully and thoroughly"uncorked"to Honda 'Power-Up Kit' standards as well. This is essentially the non-North America OEM tailpipe cap, you may already have it as "uncorked". seems sitting for a length of time allows air to get sucked into the system leading to no or nearly no front brake. What's the most bomber air filter option? My main concern is the motor's safety when I take it to the desert. I'm going to attach a picture of my exhaust screen. very interesting stuff moses. plus other racing nuances. It was running good, and then I installed the header. I live at sea lever, what should I do? It's super clean; I just figured the rolling noise was inherent (the piston is like a Folgers can for God's sake). carburetorsor even the Moose Racing kit. The video shares my riding venues and why I selected this spark plug. Using spark plugs as an indicator is tough because you will cycle through many different throttle positions putting 30-50 km on your bike. My approach was an attempt to match rpm ranges, which are not comparable. In PR I guess you have access to proper products like carb cleaner, I had to make do with gasoline and a borrowed air compressor. Congratulations, enjoy the BRP, and ride for fun and safely! The steelin the muffler should be easy to gas weld if you do not have a MIG or stick welder. HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread. Just open up a new topic, and we'll discuss it! Considering our alkaline dust at Nevada, I opted for the stock air filtration system. Let's open up a topicat our single-track travel forum: http://forums.4wdmechanix.com/forum/35-places-you-have-been/! Wear eye protection. Ladies on the Loose! (This is fairly easy to do.) (This can also bea vacuum leak.) This all sounds complicated, but it takes about 3 hours to change main jet at this bike for an unexperienced mechanic. Moses, you will note that indeed, a gas welding solution was found. Jetting Suggestions Remove the stock muffler tip and replace it with part number 18317-mbn-640. Its smooth bore design and accelerator pump delivers smooth and responsive acceleration for an overall increase in horsepower and torque throughout the entire power band. Contact a mechanic and he should be able to adjust the AFR for you in no time. The spec sheet is gonna come in very handy! I did run the bowl too low, one time, while showing aCRF450X rider what the XR650R "would do". I also changed the pilot to a 70 since its startingto get colder here in NYC. Everyone leaps to tuning. I hope other xr650r owners will post what they found in their bikes before they "uncorked" their BRP. So I checked the clearances again. When you have the time on one of your online searches for part numbers, check out the distinctions and schematics for the AC versus straight A models. The carburetor is one of the only things to change on the XR. I amconcerned about the need for a 180 main and 72 pilot due to justthe addition ofthe Big Gun. We'll compare notes on our riding interests and venues. Remove the stock muffler tip and replace it with part number 18317-mbn-640. My revamping ofa trashed 2002 XR a couple of years ago would have been much more difficult without. Honda XR650 customs | Images courtesy of Honda. Sounds like sea level jetted for back country or enduro riding, or sustained highway speeds,it was likely too fat duringroll-on or mid-range, and the tuner leaned out the pilot to compensate for the richer needle position. Even though I won't be welding it back together myself, it'll give me a sense of knowledge for when i find someone who has the equipment and skills. Second is that I confirm that this bike feels relatively sick at these altitudes due to the mixture being too rich for a given air pressure. For ahardcore, subfreezing Nevada winter at 4,300 feet, I anticipate playing up the choke enrichment. I heard there is a rear linkage kit too that can lower the seat but I don't want that. Apparently, the engine neededmore idle fuel to stabilize. Add yourself to the Updates List for each event! This is a test for leakage at the plate, which would be a direct, additionalair source. I opened it 2 more turns and tried to run the bike, but still has a sluggish response off idle that almost turn it off. I will contemplate ordering a 68s if I'm not happy with how things turn out. The header does make a difference in tuning. I'm back at the gym now, consistently after the magazine had me parked in front of the computer for longer than I'd like to acknowledgeI, too, discovered some height shrinkage. Why is China worried about population decline? This was theclassic symptom of a clogged pilot jet. The XR650R should be upshifted and not flogged. Can't really offer any useful comment, but this might help with reassurance. Road Heroes "Inspiring and hilarious!" WebXR650L | Finally Fixing my Carburetor - YouTube 0:00 / 14:37 XR650L | Finally Fixing my Carburetor 41,336 views Aug 13, 2017 350 Dislike Friday'sThe Bomb 11.3K subscribers You need to lower adjustable needle a bit to lean the mixture. Moses. 2. requirements, and California models (XR650R AC designation) were even more restricted by a draconian reshape and air flow restriction inthe rubber intake manifold and the intake air box. Your link has been automatically embedded. Either carb needs to be cleaned, carb needs to be adjusted, or water in the gas tank. 2.float height options (I have no idea)? Turn the fuel off a few hundred feet before shutting the bike off. In still air, you can hear a P51 from miles away. Moses gives good advice above - as he always does. Theengineis lean, and I can feel it wanting slightly more fuel, which I provide with throttle instead of the choke. Thankfully those days are in the past. What is the name of this threaded tube with screws at each end? I wanted to ask Moses about how the Stage 1 cam preforms, but I don't know if he is familiar with a bike that has not been modified to compare. So I was running uncorked, 170 main and 65S pilot (at least I think it was a 65S) and the clip in the standard position. I am very curious what your stock jetting turns out to be, including the main and pilot plus the needle clip position. Whenthe enginefires,typically on the first run through these steps,Iimmediately take the choke lever down to half or even off, depending upon the air temperature. manual. While the filter is being shipped I have delved into the uncorking of my bike or lack thereof. Introduction to Moses Ludel's Teachable Courses: Special 40% Discount on Digital Downloads During April! If I make a change, 165 would be a conservative firsttest. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. As for setting the idle screw, 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 turns from lightly seatedis a nice place to start at your altitude. He talks about the HRC and Power-Up parts and also the Stage 1 camshaft that I'm running. I would rather build a longer cable(s) to provide a layout similar to stock. The bike was fine if I restarted it within a couple of minutes of shutting it off, but if it sat for ten or twenty minutes it was difficult to start. Unlikemany owners who want to "load up" the engine with fuel, I'm conservative in both my choking and priming chores. The covermight allow someroom for additional padding, and a creativeupholstery shop can performmagic. This cycle had been ridden primarilyin Texas (lower elevations) on the lean mixture. I'm looking forward to seeing the results, Arnaldo! This forces the float down in the bowl and allows fuel to rise high and even to flow out the main jet into the carb throat, which makes the air-fuel mixture richer and can aid cold starting. Except for a few minor tweaks, the XR650 is available today in the same specification as when it was brought to the USA 30 years ago. The prior owner was satisfied with the performance, none of his friends could keep up with him. With an HU blog, you'll get a lot more readers than in some obscure corner of the web, it's all set to go, no setup required, and it's free! I took the XR500R off his hands for what he paid for the machine, well worth it. I began to play around with the adjustments too much and wacked things out, had a mechanic clean/tune the carb and it was running fine for a while after that. Delighted that you shared this info with CostaNigeria should have plenty of riding room. Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S. Replace the stock manifold with part number 16211-MBN-640. I don't run an aftermarket pipe, and my tuning reflects the HRC tailpipe cap, open/roundintake manifold grommet (49-State stock)with the larger tailpipe opening being the only exhaust mod. The good news is that I built a bulletproof top end in the wake of pitted intake valves and slight Nikasil damage. Fortunately, my theory held. Personally, I believe they must be over-fueling or over-choking the engine. The account of how little they needed to get going again does draw attention to Honda reliability. Can two unique inventions that do the same thing as be patented? I've wanted an XR650r since I was 14 years old. Two engines will catch my ear:the Honda XR650R and a P51 Mustang's superchargedRolls-Royce Merlin. The camshaft should tolerate a 165 jet. Often, owners discard the OEM system when upgrading to performance equipmentMaybe we can drum up a backup unit. If the clogged jet is like "cement", there is a high likelihood thata sizeddrill, even turned with your finger tips, will move off-center and scarf out the brass wall of the jet. I would recommend to anyone that has purchased an XR650R to check what they have in their carb, no matter what they were told by the seller. My previous XR had stock cam, full fmf exhaust, 175 main, stock needle on 3rd clip, and 68s pilot. 175 would likely be okay if you want to play it safe for sea level, youshouldbe able toreadilyrunto 6,000 or so feet without fouling a spark plug. Under conditions like snail-paced single track or open desert high speed forays, my tuning works well. The worst of it is hidden by the side cover. If you're okay with using the OEM manual decompressor lever for starting the bike, I highly recommend this camshaft if you want a change. Must have been an option for those who really want to rattle the windows. For a desert playa or sagebrush 'Hare-and-Hound', however, either is the XR350R or XR500R is in its element. Accept this as my experience and equipment. I installed a hot cam stage 2 and had issues with it (would randomly die at idle and idle would start to race when engine is warm). Of course, you get our sincere thanks, good karma and knowing you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. "Great minds?" The head and cylinder have been sublet to L.A. Sleeve Company. According to most, some of this is age, though denial has me thinking that by pushing away from the computer, working out more and riding the dirt bikes, I can stretch back to 5' 11"if not, at least I'll be healthier and happier! Yep, the distinctive exhaust notes were nearly allHonda XR650Rs, there wasa loneXR400Ralso clipping through the gears! Quite an artisanal butchery, but I guess it's about as good as I can expect in this neck of the woods. I installed the jet kit exactly as described in their directions. The end result is not super beautiful and I'm tempted to take a grinder to some of the rough spots, but it's good enough. We've discussed leg length andinseam, and this can quickly get compromisedby thicker seat padding. I don't believe that any properly tuned engine should be "hard to start". If you do pass this mark, continue rotating, nearly 2 full crankshaft turns, until the TDC mark just lines up on the compression stroke. Check out the magazine video examples, you'll understand my enthusiasm for gas welding in these cases. Main jet recommendations account for wide open throttle desert racing demands. I believe this is way too much fuel flow. Dust to Glory is still my favorite. For a quick comparison, see my coverage of the TCI rack installation. I about 2-2.5 turns out on the mixture. The Carb in my XR650R is a PE 78ABOA with the B enclosed in a square and a mark of some kind after the last A that is not a number or letter. Will test even higher altitudesthis fall, I'm headed to High Rock Canyon and surroundings. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Copyright ThumperTalk, Inc. - All rights reserved.ThumperTalk is a registered trademark. Two minor set backs: 1. Must be an issue with mixture then. I love Honda reliability. They will encourage you, share their experiences and advice on how to do it! Run the carburetor out of fuel before shutting it off, or at least down a bit. These bikes are so flexible. 16) That is the end of the carb mods. The XR650R engine can "tolerate" this rich mix for brief runs. bikewas notauthorized for highway use, according to California and EPA,yet you can jet for better off-highway performance! Do you have a special plug for your cycle? Try to reset itonly after running the engine to fully warmed up (unless it simply won't idle well at the current setting). But I am not sure where to start, How does the air fuel mixture screw work ? Wear eye protection. I've never starved myengine under normal rpm operation. They price match Amazon. The best answers are voted up and rise to the top, Not the answer you're looking for? I checked valve clearances, engine compression, float height, made sure throttle cables werent binding, pilot jetting, checked air cutoff diaphragm for holes,to noavail. Their X-Seat offerings for Honda do not include theXR650R. main jet, and a needle stamped D630. I'll try 2 turns out on mixture setting maybe. The XR650R should be upshifted and not flogged. Thank you Moses. The idlescrew is readily available, on my used model that was an item I replaced. Please tell me the tools you use for the following: Pleased to assist, Arnaldo. The carburetorfindings wereinteresting: Jetting was a 125 main jet, the stock North American recipe formeeting EPA standards and toasting the upper engine! Your idle mix screw setting is correct forinitial start, Arnaldo. In the real world, I'm loading my bike with gear. kit works very well for motorcycle carburetors. Remove side panels, seat and fuel tank; Remove the screw that holds the rear brake reservoir. GregVery pleased that you followed the"Honda Power Up Kit"formula for jetting and the needle. The pilot jet does, however,and it also affects the lower speed throttle transitions. But other than draining the. HU Meetings are NOT like your typical bike rally! It was extremely frustrating since every time I put it back together, it would run fine for a short while (once it was almost a day), and then stop. When I first installed the header, I tried it with the 175 and 68S, with the needle in the original 3rd position. WebOur Honda XR wiring diagrams are in full color and can be read online or printed whenever you need them from wherever you happen to be. Your XRs from the State of Oregon sound intriguing, what a find! You'll see my point when you ride again. Lay out all of your carburetor parts for an accounting. A light rebuild is a wonderful treat for these carburetors, and judging by your idle mixture screw, perhaps you'll be lucky, and nobody damaged the rest of the carburetor. Arnaldo, I'm very glad that you're happy with your XR650R! Tire Changing!Grant demystifies the black art of Tire Changing and Repair to help you STAY on the road! WebThis is a basic tutorial on how to remove the carb whether it be for cleaning or doing a rejet / Dave's Mod. In the summer, I'll start mine with full choke, let it run for about ten seconds, turn the choke off and blip the throttle once and I can go ahead and ride away on it - gently until it warms up. The U.S. engines were leaned to the limit by E.P.A. I'd like to know your findings, your conclusions and your experience with both the jetting and the starting technique. I changed jets about 50 times (realistically20) and never got it to run as good as the CV does at road speeds. 1) Make sure the fuel petcock valve is set to off. Keep in mind that the main jet sizehasvirtually noimpact on idle. Not to change the subject; but the sound of my locally rewelded stock pipe with "Euro" tip, is a sweet and crisp song. How to wire two different 3-way circuits from same box. Top cover and fuel bowl screws are fused to the carb body. I am running at sea level. Become a Contributing Member here. A last thought is if you're going to open the carb again, follow this how-to from the web:http://www.xr650r.co.uk/service/carb/carb.shtml. I'm looking for a drop in replacement or kit that uses the stock airbox and intake manifold. Should I find a 68S pilot and whats up with my clip position? Being that I didn't know what to do next, I checked the valves (although I really didn't suspect I could have done something wrong). I have read about lowering that seat height but in doing so it changes the geometry to the detriment of the bike so I don't plan on doing anything except possibly finding a softer seat. It will give you very good control so that crankshaft engine doesn't reverse rotate. Already have an account? We use data about you for a number of purposes explained in the links below. members and guests would find that interesting. Again, idle to 1/4 throttle is mostly the idle screw and pilot jet, with some needle jet involvement. Read the spark plug coloration after a brief wide open throttle pull and immediate shut-down. Would you recommend it? (These carburetor overhaul"kits" are ridiculously expensive for the minimal parts included. Web9K views 3 years ago Cheap remote Honda XR650L Air/Mixture screw mod! Again, this could be due to an air source somewhere. The classic adage: If the engine does not start after a few kicks, repeat steps. Run the carburetor out of fuel before shutting it off, or at least down a bit. I've not installed a header, though your Big Gun would be my choice. Also, I am aboutto change some bearings. (Just got back from the newAll-Terrain KO2 light truck/Jeep tire testing, more on that later!) I'm due for anotherUmmm, on the XR650R? Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Generally understood is that "uncorking"involves a list of changes, which includes the 175 main jet (selection is a no brainer, this is the OE main jet outside the U.S. for engines identical to ours). I believe electrolysis has fused them on. Maybe I can try to "bake" it on in stages during the break-in. I painted it with barbecue paint (800 F test - best I could get), and tomorrow it will be put to the test. Rolling past 1/4 throttle involves the needle height setting and gradually becomes a main jet size concern as the throttle gets wider and the slide with needle rises. If tuned properly, a Nippon-Denso or NGK works well. I did drop the 175 main jet down to a 172, a slight compromise for our local altitude and runs. You get additional privileges on the HUBB, access to the Members Private Store, and more. Meet some of your fellow travellers! I never did know where they came from but I think they were all from the same place. I'm doing basically the same thing Moses did to rebuild it but without the cam. They also answer the women-only questions, and entertain you with amazing tales from the road! Rare, limited use cycles that have been in "storage" often bring $6000. Do not try to rotate the crankshaft backward to get TDC. (see photo) This was because of the autodecompressor. It gets lost or damaged, which causes a leak anderratic idle. I look forward to our discussions, Greg, and hearing more about your bikes. I'm running really wide bars, is it okay that I run the throttle hand grip upside-down to afford me more slack? "This is the answer to all my questions." etc. Also, do you think my jetting is correct as my last XR650R felt a bit more torquey in comparison. Arnaldo, all of these details are very helpful. WHY OH WHY do trolls dig up 8 year old threads to TRYto show that they think they are more intelligent than someone else.. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. International shipping Mikuni used to recommend changing main jets for every increment of 2,000 ft in elevation, so for an elevation of 5,000 ft. you could go with two or three size decrease. If you do want to let the bike go, I'm certain you will find a buyer willing to do the engine work necessary. Foul the plug, however, and you have the equivalent of 20 degrees ignition retard. This was from the intake valve damage and loss of compression, not from over-fueling the engine with a 175 main jet at Texas. I will change back to the 180 main jet again, keeping the needle at the 4th position. Never force parts, and always center the pieces carefully. Honda OEM replacement jets are spendy. Once I started riding again a couple years ago when I got the xr500r I couldn't believe how smooth the old 82XR was by comparison. AC is a California designated enginethat deserves great sympathy. (See details at the link. The author and I believe that reading spark plug coloration is asensible backup to anyjetting experiments. 3. Give these folks a call or drop them an Email to confirm whether the cover allows enough room for added padding: http://www.2wheelpartssupply.com/cycle-works-seat-cover.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=paid_search_google_pla&scid=scplp203623&gclid=CjwKEAjw68ufBRDt0Zmrn4W_8AwSJADcjp1cXJ1sOqOMW2aLJ0ecHaHzfJJBioL8d2VfaEuWVsBjahoCV8Tw_wcB. Hi, David! The engine can rungreat at WOT with a compromise at an idle, the ongoing challenge of performance camshafts. Hi Moses, thank you for all that information. Havent gotten it to start on the second clip. If you do so and the engine still has the auto-decompression OEM camshaft, make sure you back off the rocker adjusters enough to be certain all four valves are seated with the piston at TDC on the compression stroke. ! Grant demystifies the black art of tire Changing and Repair to help STAY! 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