RTGwalt Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Guys, I'm looking for a set of XR650L wheels to keep as spares to switch between dirt tires and street tires. I need the entire assemble so I can just switch them out. The newer the better. I have a 2007. You wouldn't believe how bad the Non-DOT tires stink when driven on the road. Yikes! And spooning them on and off is a pain in the ass. PM me with details. I'm really hoping to find some in like new condition. Seriously...I don't want junk. Thanks! Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdman Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Have you tried ADVRider.com yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuXXtin Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 as spares to switch between dirt tires and street tires. SuupaMmmmmmmmootoooo Walt, you going to relace to 17? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTGwalt Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 Have you tried ADVRider.com yet? Good idea. I'll try that. I've been watching Thumpertalk. SuupaMmmmmmmmootoooo Walt, you going to relace to 17? Oooo...that's a good idea, too. I was just talking with a guy nearby that had some loops hanging on the wall. It didn't cross my mind to knock the size down for sport tires. You may have just cost me a few Bills.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdman Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 If you are going toward sportbike tire sizes, try Woody's Wheel Works. Woody's Wheel Works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Doing something like this Walt? Local kid selling his for $4000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texhoss Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Walt is there anything to this putting a CBR wheel on your bike with modification. I found this under Thumpertalk Forum Quote: Originally Posted by martinfan30 very nice! cbr wheels bolt right up??? Do a search on here or at supermotojunkie.com, kubiak is the guy who does the best step by step. Fortunately for me the back was already done when i bought it, it needs the most machine work. The front (which i have not done yet...still looking for a wheel) just needs the castings knocked back to the face of the bearing, then sleeves to step the 20mm bearing down to the 17mm xr shaft. These sleeves can be integrated into spacers as well. Then figure out a mounting bracket for the caliper. I need to get the rear wheel refinished, lots of nicks on it. I'll do that this winter, same time as the wheel mod, provided i can find and F3 wheel, they look better because the disc mounting flange is much smaller than an F2, since you only use a single sided rotor on the xr. I found this under http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=530730 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTGwalt Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Walt is there anything to this putting a CBR wheel on your bike with modification. I found this under Thumpertalk Forum Quote: Originally Posted by martinfan30 very nice! cbr wheels bolt right up??? Do a search on here or at supermotojunkie.com, kubiak is the guy who does the best step by step. Fortunately for me the back was already done when i bought it, it needs the most machine work. The front (which i have not done yet...still looking for a wheel) just needs the castings knocked back to the face of the bearing, then sleeves to step the 20mm bearing down to the 17mm xr shaft. These sleeves can be integrated into spacers as well. Then figure out a mounting bracket for the caliper. I need to get the rear wheel refinished, lots of nicks on it. I'll do that this winter, same time as the wheel mod, provided i can find and F3 wheel, they look better because the disc mounting flange is much smaller than an F2, since you only use a single sided rotor on the xr. I found this under http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=530730 Hmm.....I'll be looking into that. Thanks for the link and post. Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTGwalt Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Doing something like this Walt? Local kid selling his for $4000. Wow...4k seems cheap considering all the work and money. I'm starting to see a patter with the big XR. As soon as people complete the conversion....they sell the bike. It must not be a good motard? Sometimes I wish I had started with the R model in lieu of the L. I like the water cooled and better suspension. I also like the softer suspension and street goodies of the L. And...I ride it on the street more than trail. I'll probably keep it completely stock with one set of strictly dirt and one set of 90/10 road/trail tires. Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBadExxample Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 There's a nice looking KTM motard for sale close to me. It includes some nice spares. I'll check it out if you're interested. Craigslist And if you come here I'll take you on a nice dual sport ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuXXtin Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Walt, I grabbed an entire bolt-on package used. I haven't really put them to the test, only around town... but that around town is fuuuun. Very light and maneuverable. The 320mm front rotor is fantastic... immediate braking, like yesterday. Recommend that. Did you ever see the L that was done up with Repsol colors and an undertail exhaust, very nice. ...a few missing parts while out taking a test drive... but anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBadExxample Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 In case you didn't already find this: eBay Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat830 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 There goes the neighborhood, now there will be endless wheelies up and down my street. I'm jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texhoss Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Justin what size is your XR? Are you street legal? May I ask how much for the motard setup? Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTGwalt Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 Walt, I grabbed an entire bolt-on package used. I haven't really put them to the test, only around town... but that around town is fuuuun. Very light and maneuverable. The 320mm front rotor is fantastic... immediate braking, like yesterday. Recommend that. Did you ever see the L that was done up with Repsol colors and an undertail exhaust, very nice. ...a few missing parts while out taking a test drive... but anyway... That is cool! See...That's the way I'd go if I could do it all over again. I think there's much more "support" for the R model than the L. :icon_wall: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBadExxample Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 See...That's the way I'd go if I could do it all over again. I think there's much more "support" for the R model than the L. It depends on what you want to do with the bike and where you live. I have an L model. So I don't need a truck/trailer to get my bike to an off-road area. And if I decided to motard mine, I wouldn't have to make it street legal and go through the DMV hassle. In VA it's a royal PITA to get a XR650R registered and plated. Yes the R model could be made street legal - horn, signals, brake light, etc. but that's the easy part. IIRC, VA doesn't have a standard process for making an off-road vehicle street legal. Maybe (hopefully) it's easier in Ohio. But if decide to sell your XR650L, can I get the right of first refusal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuXXtin Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hey Walt... missed you at Towanda this year! Don't know if you found some extra wheels yet... but anyway: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=264141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrick Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265396 A little spendy, and for an R. I don't know what the differences in axle/brake sizes are between the R and the L. I'd love to find a quick-change solution for my XR400, preferably with some oem cast aluminum wheels that would fit. Haven't found the right solution yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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