Organizing all the essential Honda XR650R information!
Oil Sight Tube for XR650R
Oil site tubes are a popular modification that allow you to see at a quick glance what the oil level is. It involves drilling a couple holes in the oil tank and connecting them with a small tube.
The kits are provided by Animal House, Barnums Pro, and Baja Designs. I think XR’s Only has them as well.
Or you can make your own. The fitting part number is SS-400-202 from Swagelok for stainless or B-400-2-2 for brass.
Quarter inch hose can be had from nearly any supplier. McMaster Carr, Grainer, even an auto parts store. You’ll also need the drill bit, a tap, and some teflon tape.
Empty your oil, drill a pilot hole, a slightly undersized hole and tap in small increments (to see where your fitting stops rotating) . Presurize the frame resevoir with a compressor or by having a friend blow on a hose duct taped to the oil fill port (this way most chips will fall outwards).
Lean the bike to the right and pour a little oil. It will drive some chips that stayed on the inside of the reservoir down towards the opening at the bottom.
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ROX Risers on the Honda XR650R
about 1 year ago - 2 comments
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about 1 year ago - No comments
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about 1 year ago - 1 comment
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about 1 year ago - 1 comment
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SRC High Pressure Radiator Cap for the XR650R
about 2 years ago - 2 comments
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about 2 years ago - 2 comments
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Improved Timing curves
Higher Rev Limit
Overrides for full performance at all times (who knows what that means)
Increased Spark Energy
Improved Throttle Response
Easier Starting
Plug-in Module Replacement (just means it’s plug-n-play)
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about 2 years ago - 2 comments
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about 2 years ago - No comments
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about 2 years ago - No comments
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