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Corvus19
Wisconsin
USA
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Topic started on 04/18/2008 at 5:41:42 PM
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Hi folks . . .
Question, obviously . . .
I have big bike experience . . . Valk and 1800 VTX . . . though the seat height of this 650 beast haunts me.
Looking to ride to me "Dirt" destination . . . then go rough.
I have yet to sit on one . . . just looking for honest advice. Can I lower the 650L in way . . . I want control off road and like the travel.
Thanks! |
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TraneMan
Pensacola, FL
USA
12 Posts |
Posted on 04/18/2008 at 8:14:46 PM
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| There's alot posted on this subject. See page one of this topic. (Lowering XR650) Good luck. |
2007 XR650L - Dynajet Stage 1 kit, 15/48 gearing. De-smogg,de-lid, FMF PowerBomb Header / FMF Q2 Muffler,XR Only Oil Temperature Dip Stick. |
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Corvus19
Wisconsin
USA
4 Posts |
Posted on 04/19/2008 at 3:57:46 PM
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Hint Hint,
For a forum to be the least bit successful you need to accommodate new members with some what less ambiguous answers. Newbies come here and get referred to other topics . . . thanks . . . stagnation sets in.
I've read through that topic before posting . . . didn't answer my question. I am looking for a person of my size to answer.
Thanks!
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Corvus19
Wisconsin
USA
4 Posts |
Posted on 04/19/2008 at 4:02:21 PM
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I am about 6foot and 170lbs
From that referred page.
I am 230, and about 6 feet . . . does this make a difference.
I have read the weight vs spring ratio is relative to a 160-180# person. Just wondering if my fat ass makes a difference. Thanks! |
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ALS650L
Cabot, VT
USA
258 Posts |
Posted on 04/19/2008 at 4:40:21 PM
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| I'm 6'2" go about 240 and I don't have a need to lower mine. The suspension sags quite a bit once you get on it. You won't be able to flat foot both feet but you will be able to one. I can't flat foot both feet but I come close. Hope this helps a little more. |
'06 XR650L - FMF Q2, FMF PowerBomb Header, XR's Only Temp Dip Stick, Xr's smog block off, XR's Case Saver, Daves Mods 55/158 2.25 turns, UNI Filter, ProTaper Contour bars, Black Maier Mx Fender, BD TailLight, Acerbis XR400 front Fender black, Acerbis Uniko Hand Guards Black, Continental TKC80 tires, and thats how it begins... |
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Old dog
Yellowknife
Canada
299 Posts |
Posted on 04/19/2008 at 6:20:59 PM
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Welcome to the forum Corvus.  
Here's my experience, as it may be of relevance for you in your decision.
I'm 5ft 7 and weigh 230 lbs. When I first got my new XR650L it was quite a comical picture to see me at a set of stop lights ..... in order to put a foot down I had to kinda straddle the bike with the opposite foot up off the peg and my leg hanging across the seat. The first thing I did was get a Kouba lowering link that brought the ride height down about 1 1/2 inches, I also pushed the fork tubes up an inch in the triple clamps to maintain the stock steering geometry. After this I didn't look quite as silly at stop lights, but was still pretty much on the ball/toes of my foot when touching the ground. I then swapped out the stock seat for a Corbin, which, once broken in, lowered the height about another inch. I can now touch the ground on the balls of both feet and feel quite comfortable on the bike (the fact that I've been riding for 30+ years also helps).
I have a set of 17 inch Supermoto rims that I'll be putting on this spring (if it ever warms up here), that will lower it even further. One thing to remember if you do lower it, you'll also want to cut an inch or so out of the stock kickstand so the bike won't fall over because the kickstand doesn't lean it over enough.
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2006 XR650L ~ 4.7 Clarke Tank, Billet Aluminum Tusk Gas Cap, Big Gun Evo-X Muffler, FMF PB Header, UNI Filter, De-Smogged, Moose S/S x-wide pegs, Kouba Lowering Link, BD LED Tail Light, Maier Rear Fender, Dual Headlights, Buell Lightning Bug Screen, SuperBrace fork stabilizer, Acerbis Rally Pro Handguards, Dirstskins Fork Seal Protectors, Steahl Bash Plate, XRs Only Case Saver, Corbin Seat, Custom Bodged High Riser K & N Stand Alone Crankcase Breather, Sudco 41mm FCR carb w/Motion Pro custom cables & throttle. East Coast Wheels Sumo wheels, Acerbis Supermoto frnt fender, MSR Billet Aluminum rear rotor shark fin, Scott's Steering Damper ~ |
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Corvus19
Wisconsin
USA
4 Posts |
Posted on 04/19/2008 at 10:35:04 PM
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Thanks, that helps a lot !!! 
One last question . . . anyone able to compare the 650L to the CRF230L ?
Obviously cc's are the big diff, along with spring travel . . .
My weight on a 230 cc, I question . . .
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rogersj
Twillingate, Nfd
Canada
854 Posts |
Posted on 04/20/2008 at 09:20:32 AM
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| im around 225 and i get on a 250 with no trouble from weight it can haul my but up and down the highways no trouble. have u ever thought of a dr 650se really low seat height im about 5`10 and i touch flat feet with knees bent some and i can still lower her a inch and the air/oiled cooled motor can get me up to 100 mph or higher if going down hill |
2007 DR650SE - K&N air filter air box mod, Dynojet kit, DRZ 250 tail light, and supertrapp racing series slip-on exhaust. |
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HorseRider650
Ohio
USA
553 Posts |
Posted on 04/02/2009 at 09:31:28 AM
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I just lowered my bike like Old Dog did using the Kouba lowering link. I don't want to cut an inch off of the kickstand. Does anyone know about a shorter kickstand that will fit an XR650l.
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08 XR650l - Big Red Elephant
10 KTM300XC-W - Just Orange
09 KX85 - Son's MX ride (AKA: The Weed Wacker)
07 CRF80 -Son's trail ride.
08 XT250 - lil_mynx
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rattlesnake
Okawville, IL
USA
68 Posts |
Posted on 04/02/2009 at 7:08:21 PM
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| I am 6 ft tall 225 lbs i originally had an 08 230l I loved it rode it for 2700 miles then it got to be where it wasnt enough basically till i rode a 650l HAD TO HAVE IT!!!! and as said above you wont be able to flat feet both but one for sure now i got 3000miles on my 650l and love it |
08 XR650L - GONE!!!!
08 CRF 230L |
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richd1963
Pasadena, CA
USA
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Posted on 11/13/2009 at 04:35:28 AM
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My wife has a crf230 and when I ride it, I practically bottom out. Stock it doesn't have the power I am used to either. I am 5'10" about 230lbs and I have an 09 XR650L and I love it. Ii guess it depends on what you are used to and what you are actually looking for. A street bike of a dirt bike. For dirt applications the Honda In my book is better for dirt than the Suz. or Kaw. On the street it handles like a dream. I cannot sit totally flat footed at a stop, bit it is close. I wouldn't lower the bike though. I wouldn't want to mess with the travel as I ride it off road also, agressively I might add. I have been riding all my life and have had big thumpers before. So I have the experience manipulating the pig around. For dirt it is a handfull as you will see if you havn't had the experience yet.
Myself I prefer a powerful bike verses one I can throw around like a 230. My other bikes currently ridden are a Kawasaki ZRX1200 and a Honda CRF450X. Good luck with your venture, I hope you find the best machine for you! Remember it is all personal preference.
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05 CRF450X, WB EB2, JD jetting, opened up airbox w/Twin Air Powerflow kit, Scotts damper & bar risers, Tourtech GPS mount w/Garmin 60CSx, IMS 3.2 gal, TrailTech Endurance w/billet bar mount & wheel spacer, Works skid plate - radiator support - rear master cyl gaurd, and Devol rad grds.
08 XR650L - Scotts damper, Renthal bars, Tourtech GPS mt, FMF Hiflo header Supertrapp muffler, Uni air filter, Dynojet Stage 1
Rest of fleet: 02 ZRX1200R, 82 KZ750h, 06 CRF230F, 08 KLX110, 06 CRF70F, 97 XR100R. |
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dirtrider5490
Winston-Salem, NC
USA
35 Posts |
Posted on 02/03/2010 at 04:03:41 AM
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| Those links are entirely too expensive, I'll stick with the sliding off the seat or just not stopping. |
'99 XR650L - Desmogged, uncorked, XR400 front, MX style rear, Snorkel removed, custom turn signals up front, custom brake and turn signal in rear, many pics in gallery. |
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dave_cl
Central NY
USA
1214 Posts |
Posted on 02/08/2010 at 2:23:11 PM
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I'm cheap too.
keep your eyes open, every once in awhile someone buys a lowered XRL and puts the stock link back in.
Dave |
'01 XR650L - keihin 158 main jet, 55 'long' pilot jet, screw out 2.5 turns, stock needle shimmed 0.035", slide holes drilled to 5/32, dynojet shorter CV spring installed, K&N filter, snorkel removed, stock exhaust, air pump removed, thermometer dipstick, MT21 90/90 front, huge mutant teraflex rear, 13-48 spkts. Central NY near Cortland
Articles: XR650L Carb Mods, DIY Dual Sport/Supermoto Helmet, XR650L Simplified Schematic for Safeties |
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OldnTheWoods
Omaha, NE
USA
605 Posts |
Posted on 02/17/2010 at 4:12:32 PM
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Of course it is. You may have to make some adjustments in the sense of how you get on or what you do when stopped at traffic lights, etc., but your height should be very do-able.
John |
2008 XR650L, 2000 KTM 300EXC
REMEMBER, it's all good fun until someone loses an eye!! |
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I'm 5'11" 230lbs, is the XR650L suited for me?
