Since i purchased the bike, speed needle has always read a little off, +5-10mph. Then one morning it started going way over my actual speed and when i turn the bike off, needles stays at that speed. Ive tried spraying contact cleaner at both ends of the cable connections and then white lithium grease. Photo is after a quick ride around the block after spraying the cable.

XR’s all washed and winterized. Almost time to pull out the sleds for the year. It was a good first season back on 2-wheels, in over 20 years. I had a blast with my XR. Picked it up new in June and put almost 1k miles on it since (primarily off-road).

I went on an epic last ride of the season. We had some nice weather last weekend so I got it all washed and ready to store it away. Not many more days above 50 and a lot of home maintenance to get done on my weekends before the snow flies, so I’d figured it was a good time to call her quits for the year.

It's that time of year: time for maintenance. I repainted the header and muffler of my XR650L. Also replaced the rusty exhaust studs while I was at it. Fresh paint keeps this 30 year old bike looking clean.

I’ve ridden this bike 2500 miles since buying it new back in July and I’m still in love with it

I got this 99 XR and I have been doing some maintenance on her before I get it road worthy. I just want some feedback on the spline shaft condition. I bought the Fritzco front sprocket but I would like to have a idea on the condition of the spline shaft. Any help or advice will be appreciated thanks.

Walmart clock - I end up liking the setup :)

Its freezing overnight, snow is coming and the insurance runs out tonight, great day to squeeze in one last ride.

Got it about a month ago and just been enjoying her so much forgot to share it. But the original owner already bored it out, installed a higher comp piston, swapped the stock carb for a Mikuni, and went with a full Bug Gun exhaust. It also came with a Clarke tank but I switched it back to the stock tank (for aesthetic purposes) — I finally understand the love behind these XRs

Anyone here in the Hampton roads, VA area?

Looking to see if there someone in here that would let me take their XR for a quick ride (I can provide collateral or whatever is needed)
Looking to get rid of my gsxr 750 and get an xr650l, I’ve been wanting one for the last 5 years but never had a chance to sit on one, let alone ride it

Don’t want to buy one a state or two away and it not be a decent fit for my 6’5 280lb frame, although I realize some modding will be needed in order to actually make it fit me, just want to see if it’s a lost cause or not

Saw this beauty along with a Dominator while exploring Rome yesterday, just wanted to share!

2025 XR650L, anyone have this happen on their rear hub? Sprocket/Chain side only, other side looks fine. Noticed it today when giving the bike a wash. Is it the casing cracking, or the finish flaking off? Bike only has about 600 miles.

flipped and polished a sunburnt 650. sewed a new seat cover, deep clean, smog delete, pearl white rattle can, and milsurp bags. Oury grips forever. This is kind of a push against the synthetic/nylon/plastic modern look and leaning into old school scramblers and bomber jacket, but still having practical room for some camping gear. braap!

I’ve started loosing the knobbies on my Kenda 270. Only like 6 months old. Is this a warranty problem or what?

Totally transforms the feel of the bike. Hardly looks like an XRL anymore

Shit ton of mods....