xr650john

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Mar 3, 2003
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I'm new here. Who rides an xr650r and what mods or tips do you have? I've already done some of the usual stuff but always looking for more!
 

BigBore

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Jun 16, 1999
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If it hasn't been done already, get the Honda Power-Up carb manifold, carb needle, and exhaust insert. Then pull the snorkel & restrictor plate out of the airbox, and install a 175 main jet. Aftermarket exhausts are just eye candy, and some can actually rob power. I know a lot of guys were swapping their stock carbs for Edelbrock Qwiksilver pumpers, but I never had trouble with the stocker.

Cool bikes, I'd love to have another some day.
 

xr650john

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Mar 3, 2003
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Yep, I've done those. Only I cut my exhaust tip with a hole saw instead of paying the bucks for the Honda unit. Also I'm using the stock carb instead of the sooper-dooper Qwiksilver carb. Seems to work just fine here in Atlanta w/ a 170 main and 1 step hotter plug. I have just cut two triangle shaped holes in the left number plate like the factory desert bikes have, but it's been so cold here in Atlanta it may be a month or so before I can report back on any improvements. I'll let you know what happens.
 
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