Thanks dude, means a lot. I've collected the parts over the last year from secondhand sites and similar places. Here in NZ these bikes were really popular so there are heaps of parts around if you look. The brand new engine parts are where the cash goes. All parts are still available for them from Honda :)
Great videos!! I have a 95 XR600R and wondering if you have any information on getting the Clutch Cable arm out so that I can replace the seal. Located in front of the front sprocket with the clutch cable attached @ 8:09 in this video. Any information would be much appreciated.
Thanks mate. Great bikes. This old girl is still going strong. Yeah that lever, I’m pretty sure you just turn it back anticlockwise as far as it goes without the cable and pull. It’s been awhile though so I could be wrong. There’s plenty of rebuild videos on here that will show you Guaranteed 👌🏼. Do the bearing too mate
@@TheSlightlyaverage Thank you!! I didn't want to force it but I did not try rotating it yet. I'll give it a go tomorrow and see what happens. As for the rebuild videos, I'm not seeing them so i must be entering the wrong key words. Bike is a 95 XR600. Thanks again and cheers!
Great job dude! I can see you put a lot of care and attention to detail into this project. I do a lot of similar restoration/rebuilding work on my vehicles and other machinery. I'm very close to getting into my own XR500 or XR600 build.. had a few questions. What steps did you take painting the magnesium case covers? Did you get them blasted? If so what medium did you use, and how did you like the results? What kind of paint did you use? Did you prime? How is the paint holding up today? If you had to do all over again, what would you do differently? Again, great work
Thanks for the comments. Have you got a bike or have you not decided 500 or 600? I’ve been in the car painting trade for years so is easy to get materials. I cleaned the parts thoroughly with scotch brite and prepsol, filled any bits and feathered any edges. I used a thermo activated two-pack primer for any alloys. Then base coated and two-pack clear with flattening agent. That paint will last forever, fingers crossed 🤞
As I was looking for a xr my buddy informed me his brother had an 09 crf-x for a great price. Too good of a deal. After I'm done with the mechanicals and riding this summer I will probably tear it apart and begin custom painting
Hey mate been watching your xr videos i am trying to get a1994 xr600r back on the road would you be able to do one about wiring diagram and list off all the things i will need for lights indictors etc please
Thanks Pablo. Yes you can add a battery if you want. You can buy kits aftermarket but the best way is t get all the parts you need off the XR650L or the XL650 and then it’s all factory Honda stuff. You can also add the 650L’s electric start if you don’t like kicking the old girl 👍🏼
Cool. I'm building the same bike right now and I just went to put the head on last night and the two bolts next to the cam chain tunnel are totally stripped out. Someone has been in there before and when I pulled the head and cylinder the bolts were tightened to about 100 ft.-lb. That really pisses me off! I'll get it back together though. It's just going to take a little more time.
Fantastic rebuild! really enjoyed watching the process, im doing a similar job on my xr600r, may I ask where did you buy the headlight and indicators? looks very nice!!
Very nice 🙏🏼. How do you managed the indicators wiring…because there’s no battery ? I asked a mechanics and pretends it’s not possible because the lack of battery 😔. Pretty sure he’s just lazy 🤨. Thx for your help !!
Thanks. The old XR still running like a clock. The stator supplies the power just like a battery. The XRs have a capacitor to even out the current otherwise as long as the engine is spinning the lights and indicators all work as they should. Thanks Tom 👍🏼
@@TheSlightlyaverage Damn I tought he was just lazy or incompetent ! Many thanks for your answer, really appreciate 🙏🏼🙏🏼. Gona ask another mechanics. Take care
I'm definately going to make a writeup tonight when i have the time, my 600 is getting rebuilt too. :) sorry if it might be in the vid, how do you put oil in the pump when it's dry? I wouldn't want to f-up my head.. (And the rest of the engine).
Thanks. Yep can be a problem getting oil up the feed to the head. I fill the oil and leave the oil pipe off at the head. Then I block the breather and use compressed air, slowly at low pressure to push oil through the engine till it comes out at the top of the feed.
I use compressed air. Block the breather and slowly pressurize the engine block with the oil feed off the head. When the oil comes out bolt it back on and check oil level. Crank her up
@@TheSlightlyaverage Bummer! My bike was stolen and all the wiring chopped so i'm starting from scratch and going to build it myself. Any suggestions and tips? Thanks for the reply!
Hello nice bike.. Can you help me with somthing I struggling with connecting the lights on my Honda xr 600 1989. You have somthing to message? Thanks in advance
not all wires have the original plugs anymore ,, but i dont know what colors i need to match for all the lights. ,i can take pictures tomorrow what wires i have ? , but dont know if you can help with this ? thanks
The main plug from your handlebar switches is the most important, indicators etc are easy. They should be colour coded. Is the bike running? I plugged a battery Charger into mine to get them sorted cause....no battery
Thanks dude, means a lot. I've collected the parts over the last year from secondhand sites and similar places. Here in NZ these bikes were really popular so there are heaps of parts around if you look. The brand new engine parts are where the cash goes. All parts are still available for them from Honda :)
Top job! Inspired me 2 get mine sorted
@@TonyAtkinson-b7g yeah sort that out, they are totally worth it
Great videos!! I have a 95 XR600R and wondering if you have any information on getting the Clutch Cable arm out so that I can replace the seal. Located in front of the front sprocket with the clutch cable attached @ 8:09 in this video. Any information would be much appreciated.
Thanks mate. Great bikes. This old girl is still going strong. Yeah that lever, I’m pretty sure you just turn it back anticlockwise as far as it goes without the cable and pull. It’s been awhile though so I could be wrong. There’s plenty of rebuild videos on here that will show you Guaranteed 👌🏼. Do the bearing too mate
@@TheSlightlyaverage Thank you!! I didn't want to force it but I did not try rotating it yet. I'll give it a go tomorrow and see what happens. As for the rebuild videos, I'm not seeing them so i must be entering the wrong key words. Bike is a 95 XR600. Thanks again and cheers!
Great job dude! I can see you put a lot of care and attention to detail into this project.
I do a lot of similar restoration/rebuilding work on my vehicles and other machinery. I'm very close to getting into my own XR500 or XR600 build.. had a few questions.
What steps did you take painting the magnesium case covers? Did you get them blasted? If so what medium did you use, and how did you like the results? What kind of paint did you use? Did you prime? How is the paint holding up today?
If you had to do all over again, what would you do differently?
Again, great work
Thanks for the comments. Have you got a bike or have you not decided 500 or 600? I’ve been in the car painting trade for years so is easy to get materials. I cleaned the parts thoroughly with scotch brite and prepsol, filled any bits and feathered any edges. I used a thermo activated two-pack primer for any alloys. Then base coated and two-pack clear with flattening agent. That paint will last forever, fingers crossed 🤞
As in doing anything different..... I would definitely not of ridden the bike all day with a shattered big end bearing. That made a real mess
As I was looking for a xr my buddy informed me his brother had an 09 crf-x for a great price. Too good of a deal. After I'm done with the mechanicals and riding this summer I will probably tear it apart and begin custom painting
Hey mate been watching your xr videos i am trying to get a1994 xr600r back on the road would you be able to do one about wiring diagram and list off all the things i will need for lights indictors etc please
Great watch! I have a 87 xr600r I’m working on now. Can you share your parts source? They are getting scarce!
great video and amazing motorcycle, Now I am build one 95, I would like to know if possible add battery to the lights system, thanks
Thanks Pablo. Yes you can add a battery if you want. You can buy kits aftermarket but the best way is t get all the parts you need off the XR650L or the XL650 and then it’s all factory Honda stuff. You can also add the 650L’s electric start if you don’t like kicking the old girl 👍🏼
Very nice bike! Looks great!
Have a look at my other vids. The bike is motarded and legal now.
Cool. I'm building the same bike right now and I just went to put the head on last night and the two bolts next to the cam chain tunnel are totally stripped out. Someone has been in there before and when I pulled the head and cylinder the bolts were tightened to about 100 ft.-lb. That really pisses me off! I'll get it back together though. It's just going to take a little more time.
Fantastic rebuild! really enjoyed watching the process, im doing a similar job on my xr600r, may I ask where did you buy the headlight and indicators? looks very nice!!
Thanks, is a good build this time too, still going strong. Got the parts off trade me, a buy and sell site. Second hand stuff in good condition
TheSlightlyaverage Do you know the brand of the headlight by any chance? thanks!
Very nice 🙏🏼. How do you managed the indicators wiring…because there’s no battery ? I asked a mechanics and pretends it’s not possible because the lack of battery 😔. Pretty sure he’s just lazy 🤨. Thx for your help !!
Thanks. The old XR still running like a clock. The stator supplies the power just like a battery. The XRs have a capacitor to even out the current otherwise as long as the engine is spinning the lights and indicators all work as they should. Thanks Tom 👍🏼
@@TheSlightlyaverage Damn I tought he was just lazy or incompetent ! Many thanks for your answer, really appreciate 🙏🏼🙏🏼. Gona ask another mechanics. Take care
Yep. Heaps better job when the bikes apart. Used a 2pack matt clear on top.
do you mean up by the steering head? sounds to me this is where your switch loom or your reg/capacitor plugs in.
I'm definately going to make a writeup tonight when i have the time, my 600 is getting rebuilt too. :) sorry if it might be in the vid, how do you put oil in the pump when it's dry? I wouldn't want to f-up my head.. (And the rest of the engine).
Thanks. Yep can be a problem getting oil up the feed to the head. I fill the oil and leave the oil pipe off at the head. Then I block the breather and use compressed air, slowly at low pressure to push oil through the engine till it comes out at the top of the feed.
I use compressed air. Block the breather and slowly pressurize the engine block with the oil feed off the head. When the oil comes out bolt it back on and check oil level. Crank her up
Wow man never thought of doing it that way, you are a genious.Do you mean to put some oil in the bottom oil tube or pressurise the oil tank?
Easier just to pressurize the oil tank. Doesn't need much :)
Nice 6piggy mate,you in chch?In need of parts etc.Mainly a seat,rear shock
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Having some issues with mine the wiring comes to a clip with 6 connectors don't know what's what any help please
I have a question I have a 1994 Honda xr600r were can I get the parts to rebuild the entire engine
Honda or even eBay is a good place to start
FCR PUMPER! ... Nuf said.
Great job. Does it have a battery?
Thanks. No battery in the XR’s only on the XL’s. Saves weight on these high performers! Lol
@@TheSlightlyaverage yeah, I have an Xr R. I Thought might have one hidden.
Yep I'm in chch. You mean you need parts? I have a spare shock but no seat sorry
Where did you get your wiring harness?
It’s the original wiring. I just had to fix a couple of bits. The previous owner cut the plugs off 😠
@@TheSlightlyaverage Bummer! My bike was stolen and all the wiring chopped so i'm starting from scratch and going to build it myself. Any suggestions and tips?
Thanks for the reply!
Hello nice bike.. Can you help me with somthing I struggling with connecting the lights on my Honda xr 600 1989. You have somthing to message? Thanks in advance
Tony Franssen, hi. What seems to be the problem. I can try and help, no guarantee
I have a Honda Xr600 from 1989 , it was restored most of it , but i cant figer out how to connect the lights , to many wires
Have the plugs been cut off?
not all wires have the original plugs anymore ,, but i dont know what colors i need to match for all the lights. ,i can take pictures tomorrow what wires i have ? , but dont know if you can help with this ? thanks
The main plug from your handlebar switches is the most important, indicators etc are easy. They should be colour coded. Is the bike running? I plugged a battery Charger into mine to get them sorted cause....no battery
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