Would the xr 650l be good on highways or will it be screaming. Is this bike really hard to handle due to the weight.
Highway use
Started by joe_hru5656, Oct 15 2005 04:34 PM
24 replies to this topic
Posted 15 October 2005 - 04:34 PM
Would the xr 650l be good on highways or will it be screaming. Is this bike really hard to handle due to the weight.
Posted 15 October 2005 - 05:50 PM
I have put about 750 miles on my 2006 XR650L, and no it isn't taxing the engine at all to run 70, I ride 22 miles a day to work, and no problems, I will be changing tires here real soon to something better then the stock Bridgestones. I have done all the mods and it is a really fun bike to ride, the weight is not an issue onroad, however, it is alittle heavy when one tracking or running in the really soft sands. Fun Bike, I plan on holding on to it for a while, I give it :thumbsup: :thumbsup: , and this is the 33 bike I have owned, I've had better, but I have had alot more that were worse.
Posted 15 October 2005 - 06:09 PM
:ride: bought my 650l in may 05 got a little over 5000 miles on it. ive done some highway riding i didnt think it was to bad. i think i shift into 5 around 60mph i wish i had a tac. the klr i think is a little more freeway freindly.the honda is my choice though!! :thumbsup:
Posted 15 October 2005 - 06:14 PM
i noticed i only awnsered half youre question the weight that depends on you how ride & your size i'm 5'11'' 180lbs ido notice the weight when i get on tight trails i how ever ride mostly fire roads & i dont notice the weight at all.
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Posted 15 October 2005 - 06:17 PM
hahahaha, 350 pounds is nothing for a road bike man. the 650l was made for the high way.......just gear it 15/45 or 14/45 and it will be just fine.
Posted 15 October 2005 - 10:02 PM
wr450fyamaha said:
hahahaha, 350 pounds is nothing for a road bike man. the 650l was made for the high way.......just gear it 15/45 or 14/45 and it will be just fine.
The 650L was not made for the highways.
Posted 16 October 2005 - 04:16 AM
I think you will love the L on the highway, I have rode mine on a few 450 mile days all interstate and loved it. I have a Valkyrie that I walk past to ride the XR every morning. Yes it can get a little heavy in the sand and loose stuff but its not bad. Look at it like this a CR 125 is heavy when its laying on your back.
Posted 16 October 2005 - 04:46 AM
2500 Miami traffic and expressway miles on mine since I bought it a couple of months ago. Uncorking it helps alot, as do Dave's carb mods. Once uncorked, a cam helps the high rpms. Street tires and 16/45 gearing let me cruise from 80-90 and still get close to 50 mpg. The L is nimble enough to let you squeeze through traffic. You will like it so much more after you get the Clarke 4.7 and stop for gas every 200 miles! :ride:
Posted 16 October 2005 - 01:05 PM
cholwerk said:
The 650L was not made for the highways.
yeah, it was.....just not long journeys.
Posted 16 October 2005 - 01:31 PM
Whats a "long journey" I have rode mine 450 or so miles down the interstate in one day.
The world is going to he** in a handbasket.... 60 years ago all the people riding where riding suicide shift hardtails. And you people want to complian about a XR. HAHA Dudes when you get sore pull over for a minute walk around drink a soda, quit crying and ride.
The world is going to he** in a handbasket.... 60 years ago all the people riding where riding suicide shift hardtails. And you people want to complian about a XR. HAHA Dudes when you get sore pull over for a minute walk around drink a soda, quit crying and ride.
Posted 16 October 2005 - 01:33 PM
onaXR said:
Whats a "long journey" I have rode mine 450 or so miles down the interstate in one day.
The world is going to he** in a handbasket.... 60 years ago all the people riding where riding suicide shift hardtails. And you people want to complian about a XR. HAHA Dudes when you get sore pull over for a minute walk around drink a soda, quit crying and ride.
The world is going to he** in a handbasket.... 60 years ago all the people riding where riding suicide shift hardtails. And you people want to complian about a XR. HAHA Dudes when you get sore pull over for a minute walk around drink a soda, quit crying and ride.
amen......but for a 60 year old trail vet, the 650l can get a little nasty on the high way.
Posted 16 October 2005 - 03:21 PM
I know, but what dont get nasty for a 60yr old trail vet? Goldwings?
Posted 16 October 2005 - 04:04 PM
I like mine. :ride: 1000 miles so far.
I just got back from a short ride to the coast (85 miles one way)
I made a few changes to help the highway ability.
I changeds the bars to aluminum and filled them with silicone.
Added Gel grips.
I also went to the Suzuki shop and picked up some DRZ400 S
peg inserts. I welded up a brace to bolt them up.
Then of course the standard rejet and smog stuff.
I still have the temp tags so I have not mounted the license
plate yet.
I put the bags on it before I left.
Tach/ Cylinder temp ga.
65 MPH is 4400 rpm
This bike is much better on the road then a totally stock unit
I am going to get at least a 4 gal tank
http://tinyurl.com/buevw
http://tinyurl.com/cq7po
http://tinyurl.com/8hbsu
http://tinyurl.com/7sfnl
http://tinyurl.com/bjzsz
Scott
I just got back from a short ride to the coast (85 miles one way)
I made a few changes to help the highway ability.
I changeds the bars to aluminum and filled them with silicone.
Added Gel grips.
I also went to the Suzuki shop and picked up some DRZ400 S
peg inserts. I welded up a brace to bolt them up.
Then of course the standard rejet and smog stuff.
I still have the temp tags so I have not mounted the license
plate yet.
I put the bags on it before I left.
Tach/ Cylinder temp ga.
65 MPH is 4400 rpm
This bike is much better on the road then a totally stock unit
I am going to get at least a 4 gal tank
http://tinyurl.com/buevw
http://tinyurl.com/cq7po
http://tinyurl.com/8hbsu
http://tinyurl.com/7sfnl
http://tinyurl.com/bjzsz
Scott
Posted 16 October 2005 - 04:35 PM
I havent tried the silicone yet did it work good? I was going to fill the bars with lead shot. I am happy with my clarke 4.7 tank. Nice looking bike you have. What tail light is that? heres a shot of mine.
Posted 16 October 2005 - 04:48 PM
Yes it helps, no more tingling in the hands like before.
The tailight is a Maier large XR style. The bulb looks like a standard 1157.
It a normal one anyway. It has a clear licence plate window built in. I had to drill one hole under the stock mounting point and mess with the wires a little
Too short to bolt up way under the seat area, but it makes it to the side cover area. I like it because it covers all the area where the stock tailight went.
Except the two lower bolts where my plate will now be. :applause:
I ordered it and it showed up the next day. Very cool and the guy was
helpful too.
http://www.steahlyof.../lighting.shtml
Ps- you got a good looking bike too.
What tires are you running???
The tailight is a Maier large XR style. The bulb looks like a standard 1157.
It a normal one anyway. It has a clear licence plate window built in. I had to drill one hole under the stock mounting point and mess with the wires a little
Too short to bolt up way under the seat area, but it makes it to the side cover area. I like it because it covers all the area where the stock tailight went.
Except the two lower bolts where my plate will now be. :applause:
I ordered it and it showed up the next day. Very cool and the guy was
helpful too.
http://www.steahlyof.../lighting.shtml
Ps- you got a good looking bike too.
What tires are you running???
Posted 16 October 2005 - 05:01 PM
Scott V said:
I like mine. :ride: 1000 miles so far.
I just got back from a short ride to the coast (85 miles one way)
I made a few changes to help the highway ability.
I changeds the bars to aluminum and filled them with silicone.
Added Gel grips.
I also went to the Suzuki shop and picked up some DRZ400 S
peg inserts. I welded up a brace to bolt them up.
Then of course the standard rejet and smog stuff.
I still have the temp tags so I have not mounted the license
plate yet.
I put the bags on it before I left.
Tach/ Cylinder temp ga.
65 MPH is 4400 rpm
This bike is much better on the road then a totally stock unit
I am going to get at least a 4 gal tank
http://tinyurl.com/buevw
http://tinyurl.com/cq7po
http://tinyurl.com/8hbsu
http://tinyurl.com/7sfnl
http://tinyurl.com/bjzsz
Scott
I just got back from a short ride to the coast (85 miles one way)
I made a few changes to help the highway ability.
I changeds the bars to aluminum and filled them with silicone.
Added Gel grips.
I also went to the Suzuki shop and picked up some DRZ400 S
peg inserts. I welded up a brace to bolt them up.
Then of course the standard rejet and smog stuff.
I still have the temp tags so I have not mounted the license
plate yet.
I put the bags on it before I left.
Tach/ Cylinder temp ga.
65 MPH is 4400 rpm
This bike is much better on the road then a totally stock unit
I am going to get at least a 4 gal tank
http://tinyurl.com/buevw
http://tinyurl.com/cq7po
http://tinyurl.com/8hbsu
http://tinyurl.com/7sfnl
http://tinyurl.com/bjzsz
Scott
looks great, where did u get that tach and how much did it cost?
Posted 16 October 2005 - 05:05 PM
wr450fyamaha said:
looks great, where did u get that tach and how much did it cost?
It been many years but look around go-cart sites because they have upgraded
versions with many more features. I had it on my boat for a long time.
Posted 16 October 2005 - 05:40 PM
I like it but I don't remember the cost. Too long ago but big bucks at the time for the extra long leads. (for my boat)
