New to me XR650L

[Mattblake]

Hey guys I'm new to the forum. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and using it as research as I build my bike. I picked it up tonight. It's a 94 XR650L that is in a thousand pieces. The guy got it from said he ran it low of oil and it started making a funny noise so he shut it down. He stripped it then lost interest in it. It's a wreck but I think with a little TLC I can turn it into the adv bike I've been looking for. I'm excited about what it can be transformed into.

[Mattblake]

[redNwhite]

cool.

I'd check the oil passages in the frame and suspension are good first then follow the service manual for engine removal or what-not.

 

should have it going soon if parts are available, if engine is baked a bit.

[Mattblake]

Yeah the first thing I'm going to do is look at the frame. It set up outside without an oil cap so there is rust in the oil tank/ frame. Going to soak it with some vinegar to see if I can get it cleaned up.

[Oupoot]

What did the previous owner done to the poor bike. Sprayed black paint in a can over everything except the seat [emoji1]

But keep those pictures coming gona love to se how it turns out

Good luck

Regards

Oupoot

[Mattblake]

What did the previous owner done to the poor bike. Sprayed black paint in a can over everything except the seat [emoji1]

But keep those pictures coming gona love to se how it turns out

Good luck

Regards

Oupoot

Worse than that it's spray on bed liner!!!

[Oupoot]

WoW

[brianhare]

holy smokes.....you have your work cut out for you on this one..

 

 

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[Mattblake]

Yep but all the parts are there just got to get them cleaned up and put back together

[Mattblake]

Forgot to add it was free and picked up the title and engine tonight

[redNwhite]

oh and be sure to prime the oil pump and

find and understand the whole top banjo bolt loosening sh-peal; don't want the motor rebuild fried, as this is a dry sump.

[JoeRC51]

cool.

I'd check the oil passages in the frame and suspension are good first then follow the service manual for engine removal or what-not.

 

should have it going soon if parts are available, if engine is baked a bit.

 

Engine removal ? Are you posting on a braille computer ?

[ScottRNelson]

Forgot to add it was free and picked up the title and engine tonight

At least the price was right.  We wish you luck getting it all working again.

[Mattblake]

At least the price was right.  We wish you luck getting it all working again.

Thanks man. I completely stripped the frame down today. Going to sand blast it the powder coat it.

[Srt8605]

Good luck!!!

[redNwhite]

you may delete this

i thought i was in a thread i started

 

i have pics in my garage but how do i make them available to you?

the tires are pictured at @ 9000 kms.

Edited June 27, 2016 by redNwhite

[redNwhite]

you may delete this

i thought i was in a thread i started

 

now i can't find the pics. this is getting to be one of those annoying sites.

Edited June 27, 2016 by redNwhite

[Srt8605]

I used my phone on the tt app. Just snap a photo and in the quick reply hit the plus button. Then on the drop down menu at the top right gives you the option to attach a photo/s. I haven't used a pc with the site so I can't give you any help with that unfortunatly.

[redNwhite]

I used my phone on the tt app. Just snap a photo and in the quick reply hit the plus button. Then on the drop down menu at the top right gives you the option to attach a photo/s. I haven't used a pc with the site so I can't give you any help with that unfortunatly.

thank you.

[Srt8605]

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