Why is my Honda XR650R engine not working?
The magazine recently purchased a 2000 Honda XR650R motorcycle with less than 1000 original miles on the bike. An honest and forthright previous owner could not start the engine, and given the mileage, we agreed that the problem was stale winter (ethanol) fuel—which had eaten up the plastic tank screen!
Is the Honda XR650R a good dirt bike?
Honda XR650R Review: Are They Worth Buying? The Honda XR650R is a legendary dirt bike that’s worthy of any dual-sport or dirt bike enthusiast consideration. After all, it lends itself to dirt bike riding as it does to adventure riding.
When was the last year a Honda XR650R was made?
The last production year of the Honda XR650R was in 2007, but the Japanese manufacturer announced this plan as early as 2004. However, other XR series models continue to be in production to date. A good example of this is the XR650L, which is still being sold with its 1992 specifications. How much does a Honda XR650R cost?
When did the Honda XR650R win the Baja 1000?
Kawasaki’s KX500 dominated the Mexican 1000 nine years in a row before the release of this two-wheeler. But in the 1999 Baja 1000, the XR650R broke Kawasaki’s winning streak with Johnny Campbell as the record rider. Sadly, Kawasaki pulled the plug on its Baja racing program by then, so the two giants never competed.
The magazine recently purchased a 2000 Honda XR650R motorcycle with less than 1000 original miles on the bike. An honest and forthright previous owner could not start the engine, and given the mileage, we agreed that the problem was stale winter (ethanol) fuel—which had eaten up the plastic tank screen!
What to do with a backfiring XR650L engine?
You need to rejet per “Dave’s mods” and chunk that smog pump (octopus looking thing on the left side of engine). There are great instructions with photos on 4strokes.com and Thumpertalk.
Honda XR650R Review: Are They Worth Buying? The Honda XR650R is a legendary dirt bike that’s worthy of any dual-sport or dirt bike enthusiast consideration. After all, it lends itself to dirt bike riding as it does to adventure riding.
Who was the inventor of the Honda XR650?
The invention of the XR650 was all because of one person in Honda’s new bike development team called Bruce Ogilvie. For years he was pitching this concept to his bosses until they eventually listened. It didn’t go easy as there was already a big bore XR in the lineup, but it was nowhere near what Bruce had foreseen.
Is the Honda XR650R a dirt bike?
Referred by Dirt Bike Magazine as the “the gold standard of Baja bikes,” the championship-winning Honda XR650R is the undisputed king of the desert, thanks to its powerful liquid-cooled engine, tough aluminum frame, race-ready suspension, and off-roading capabilities.
What kind of tires should I get for my XR650L?
Plus, there is very little to no change when comparing the tires of both XR650L and XR650R. However, stock tires are 80% road and 20% dirt. So if you want to get serious, replacing the rear tire with a 140 and 2.5 rear rim would be a good idea.