XR650L

[Cobalt23_imp]

Looks like a fun project! Cool bike

[kennyw]

Just curious about the weight difference. The new LED headlight is actually slightly heavier.



Installed the new taillight and turn signals on the rear fender.


The taillight is a cheap one off Ebay that looks like the XR600 taillight but dual element bulb. Eventually I'll find an LED bulb that fits the housing. The 1157 replacements I have do not fit.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-...-/...890.l49292




Turn signals are cheap flush mount LEDs

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9Z1OV0?ref...b_ap_share



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[kennyw]

More progress, battery relocated under the seat. Assembled the last few bits. Only a valve adjustment at from being ready to start now.



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[pdedse]

How exciting! You should video first startup and post so we can hear that sweet sound...fingers crossed. : )

[MN-Ed_imp]

That is a sharp-looking rebuild. Congrats on the skills and space to do that. Start it up!

[rboe]

There is enough room under the seat to squeak that battery in there?!

[kennyw]

That is a sharp-looking rebuild. Congrats on the skills and space to do that. Start it up!

Close to it, need to go into town and buy a feeler gauge set today to set the valve clearance first. Then it will get started.

There is enough room under the seat to squeak that battery in there?!

Yes, requires a little trimming but not bad.

https://advrider.com/f/threads/xr650l-sh...on.666195/

[peterbaron]

Kennyw, I like what you doing

[kennyw]

Tonight I reinstalled the wheels and finished up the wiring with a diode for the turn signal indicator to get the LEDs functional.



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Looks I skipped a few details... I had the bike running about a year ago and forgot to check tire pressure before heading out on a test ride. Needless to say, a trail side tire repair was in order. After I arrived at home, I promptly ordered a tubliss kit for it. It took a couple months to get around to installing that kit, then they leaked overnight. It took a few more months to get them pulled and dropped off with a friend who helped get them resealed.


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[pdedse]

I was just thinking about your rebuild the other day as I was pouring over a WA state map, looking for routes. Good to see it has come to life.