XR650L

[rboe]

That works for me - if I do the reassembly right after the tear down.

In the real world that rarely happened. For me.

These digital cameras are a life saver aren't they?!

[pdedse]

Strong work!!!! I DREAM about having the skill set to do this with a bike

No real skill needed other than memory... but I am relying heavily on photos taken before disassembly to aid in that department.

Having the space, tools and time makes a big difference too. But for this the cell phone is one of the most useful of tools there is.

[Cormanus]

I wish. Even with lots of pictures, I'd struggle to get putting it back together right.

[kennyw]

Strong work!!!! I DREAM about having the skill set to do this with a bike

No real skill needed other than memory... but I am relying heavily on photos taken before disassembly to aid in that department.

Having the space, tools and time makes a big difference too. But for this the cell phone is one of the most useful of tools there is.

Having the space, tools and time makes a big difference too. But for this the cell phone is one of the most useful of tools there is.
Yes it does help. That is why I am working on this at a friends shop since he has more space, a motorcycle lift, and a no-mar tire changer. I could do it at my place but it would be outside in the driveway the whole time due to the small garage space.

[dave]

Moose Racing 650R front sprocket to protect the counter shaft from excessive wear due to the lack of a cush drive

How does a sprocket protect the countershaft from wear? I inherited my XR650L, and it came in several boxes box, and all the splines were stripped off the countershaft where the sprocket mounts.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Strong work!!!! I DREAM about having the skill set to do this with a bike

No real skill needed other than memory... but I am relying heavily on photos taken before disassembly to aid in that department.

Having the space, tools and time makes a big difference too. But for this the cell phone is one of the most useful of tools there is.

Having the space, tools and time makes a big difference too. But for this the cell phone is one of the most useful of tools there is.
Yes it does help. That is why I am working on this at a friends shop since he has more space, a motorcycle lift, and a no-mar tire changer. I could do it at my place but it would be outside in the driveway the whole time due to the small garage space.

No worries kennyw. Some Forum members have no garage and have to store the CB outside all seasons. Some even have to do the work in lane ways.

[kennyw]

Moose Racing 650R front sprocket to protect the counter shaft from excessive wear due to the lack of a cush drive

How does a sprocket protect the countershaft from wear? I inherited my XR650L, and it came in several boxes box, and all the splines were stripped off the countershaft where the sprocket mounts.

The stock sprocket is much thinner than the length of the spline and have room to float to self center. The aftermarket sprockets have a wider shoulder that spread the load out over the splines better to prevent the wear and centers the chain properly. I can get a picture of the difference Sunday.

You can also run a front sprocket from another model Honda that does the same thing but is slightly offset from the ideal position so you see accelerated chain and sprocket wear.

[rboe]

You also have to attack the sprocket with an angle grinder to make some room on the outside so the mounting ring can slip into the matching groove on the countershaft. A pain but a minor one. Just pointing it out so that you know it is NOT plug-n-play.

[kennyw]

More progress today. It's starting to look like a bike again. I have parts on order for the engine that will be here around Wednesday. I'll be able to get the engine cleaned up and back in when they arrive.

[pdedse]

Looking good!