@XRLand To add to that, if you are talking about the big end of the rod you only need feeler gauges to check the free play. Hope everything works out well. By the way when I measured my rod small end and wrist pin I was within service limits but still had noticable play.
Great. It is super helpful in staying organized. Takes away the stress of having two bolts of different lengths on the same part. Ride safe and thanks for dropping a comment, Dallie.
@MrDarren777 Hey McDarren there will be a tiny bit of play on the big and small end of the rod, but to be sure you should measure them with a digital caliper and see if they are within the service limits. The service limits are found in the service manual, and digital calipers can be found for as low as 10 dollars. If you don't have the manual I can provide you with the figures. Are you replacing the piston and wrist pin?
The cylinder bolts? I needed someone else to hold the motor while I used a ratchet to remove them. I might have used a breaker bar to get them loose. These are tough bolts sometimes, so just keep at it. Best of luck!
Hi, I'm just putting my cam back in after a rebuild and was stumped by the cam bearings. They have a seal on one side?? I've checked out your videos and you seem to of put them Back in around the other way?? Which way should they go??
When we took this bike apart, we noticed that some pieces had been put on backwards by a previous owner. The service manual for this 88 XR600R states the sealed side should be on the outside (away from the cam). Good luck with your build. Best!
I've heard it's possible, but I don't think it is easy. You may need to take out the engine mounting bolts to lower the engine a little. I don't have a straight forward answer though. Good luck.
John Smith Hello. It only has one carb. The two headers coming from the head are for each exhaust port, but they merge into a single exhaust pipe. What made you think there were two carbs? Thank you.
My apologies. We were listening to music and working away. Decided it was best to mute and add labels to explain parts being dismantled/assembled. Take it easy.
![How To: Remove Cylinder Head on an XR650L [4-Min]](/img/n.gif)
- Intake body(0:16)
- Head cover bolts (x12) (0:31)
- Head cover and Gasket (0:47)
- Cam chain tensioner shaft (1:23)
- Cam chain tensioner (1:45)
- Cam sprocket bolts (2:00)
- Cam chain (2:08)
- Cam (2:20)
- Oil pipe (2:30)
- Cylinder head bolts (x8) (2:42)
- Cylinder head (2:57)
- Timing chain guide (3:20)
- Cylinder bolts (x6) (3:30)
- Cylinder (3:48)
- Piston circlip and wrist pin (4:05)
- Piston (4:12)
Great videos. I used to have 3 different XR600Rs. From all bikes i had, the XR i liked most. For me ENDURO = XR600R
Excelente. Claro y bien planificado. Gracias por tomarse la molestia de filmar todo el proceso. Saludos.
Love your vid no skipping on the details
Thanks a lot. Hope it was helpful to you. Cheers.
That's a great deal you got there, and sounds like the bike will have a good home! Good luck on the build, and enjoy that fresh new engine smell. ;)
great videos man, love how you list everything in the video at the beginnings, makes it easy to find which video i should be watching lol
Thank you so much. Super glad we could help you keep your XR in top shape! RIDE SAFE out there.
@XRLand To add to that, if you are talking about the big end of the rod you only need feeler gauges to check the free play. Hope everything works out well. By the way when I measured my rod small end and wrist pin I was within service limits but still had noticable play.
I love the card board diagram
Great. It is super helpful in staying organized. Takes away the stress of having two bolts of different lengths on the same part. Ride safe and thanks for dropping a comment, Dallie.
Sound and a little narration would be nice!!
Good job. I'm learning a lot with these videos.
Thank you!
@MrDarren777 Hey McDarren there will be a tiny bit of play on the big and small end of the rod, but to be sure you should measure them with a digital caliper and see if they are within the service limits. The service limits are found in the service manual, and digital calipers can be found for as low as 10 dollars. If you don't have the manual I can provide you with the figures. Are you replacing the piston and wrist pin?
good job , ive got one for you ive got mine torn apart now .ive got a little slop in my rod should this be tight
3:30 Can't get my cylinder to pop loose :C I's suspended over the night. I'll continue tapping tomorrow.
How’d you get the timing chain off?
Hi,
how did you remove the bolts at 3:24? I am not able to remove them at my own motor.
Cheers
The cylinder bolts? I needed someone else to hold the motor while I used a ratchet to remove them. I might have used a breaker bar to get them loose. These are tough bolts sometimes, so just keep at it. Best of luck!
Thanks. I'll keep trying. ;-)
Hey man, i removed all of my cylinder bolts (the 4 big ones too) but i can't get the cylinder off for the life of me... any tips?
XRLand hey man do you have the service limits for an XR600R ? specifically the small end of the connecting rod
Hi, I'm just putting my cam back in after a rebuild and was stumped by the cam bearings. They have a seal on one side?? I've checked out your videos and you seem to of put them Back in around the other way?? Which way should they go??
When we took this bike apart, we noticed that some pieces had been put on backwards by a previous owner. The service manual for this 88 XR600R states the sealed side should be on the outside (away from the cam). Good luck with your build. Best!
Hello,My 1995 XR600 is pissing oil from head cover( Decomp seal has gone)...can i remove cover while motor is still in frame?..
I've heard it's possible, but I don't think it is easy. You may need to take out the engine mounting bolts to lower the engine a little. I don't have a straight forward answer though. Good luck.
sure would be nice if I could hear some sound
Puento al punto
Why did this bike have two exhaust pipes and two carbs but single cylinder?
John Smith Hello. It only has one carb. The two headers coming from the head are for each exhaust port, but they merge into a single exhaust pipe. What made you think there were two carbs? Thank you.
Shane Nouri because alot of em have two carbs look it up. Thabks
John Smith oh I thought you meant this bike in the video. The earlier years had two carbs: one for each intake port/valve
On this model the left carb is for running the engine, the right one only handles the idling :)
Is this model with nicasil ?
Kunda Fén yes indeed
There's no sound on the video
My apologies. We were listening to music and working away. Decided it was best to mute and add labels to explain parts being dismantled/assembled. Take it easy.