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82 XR500 Ready to rebuild Sent from my MAR-LX1M using Tapatalk

Great news. Thanks so much. Sent from my MAR-LX1M using Tapatalk

I have a 1982 XR500R which obviously needs to run on LRP Petrol. This is becoming more scarce as fewer filling stations are still stocking this. Would it be advisable to get the head and valves done so the bike can run on unleaded, or rather just use the additive that is available to add to...

Just concerned about the electric stuff from the motor. Had it disconnected without marking the wires now can't start bike even though I have spark. Sent from my MAR-LX1M using Tapatalk

Sorry 1982 XR500 prolink single carb. Sent from my MAR-LX1M using Tapatalk

Can anyone help me with the wiring for XR500 from motor to Cdi. I'm sure I have the wires mixed up and don't have a color coded wiring diagram. TIA Sent from my MAR-LX1M using Tapatalk

Just go to any rally, find a V-Strom and help yourself while the bikes owner is laying drunk in his tent. This is how mine vanished. :( :( :(

25k 2008 model absolutely no problems except when the clutch interlock switch fell off during a ride and really had me scratching to find the problem. Other thing I am already on the 3rd battery, I bought an Optimate battery charger after the second battery but I think I left my heated grips...

Hi do any of you guys have any suggestions to lop off the ugly rear end of the V-Strom. I really like the looks of the rest of the bike but I think it just looks crap from the back.

Hi. I bought a Suzuki 400S a while back and the registration papers show that it was first licensed 2007. However in now think that it may be somewhat older. Is there any way to identify exactly what model it is?

I am looking for someone in Cape Town to troubleshoot my 1981 XR500. The bike used to run perfectly and the engine was sweet, then I left it standing in my garage for about 2 years before doing a small rebuild to sort out small oil leak on the clutch and tappet adjust covers. I pulled off both...

Not too bad the bike only has 12K on it so the plugs were still ok. As for the Breede Bash I have to work the Saturday so I will probally go for an early Sunday ride and join up with the mop along the way. Man this work thing really sucks :-[

Shock and amazement. When I got home and looked a little closer. ::::::4 plugs:::::: which means that two of the plugs were still original from new. The top one on the front cylinder is a bugger to get to, you have to loosen the radiator and squeeze your hand in to get the plug out. I suppose...

Thanks Wheelie dog. I bought mine second hand and it was first registered 2008 but was probably a 2007 model. Good news only 2 plugs per service so the extra sustenance from the beer will come in handy. 

I feel like a real idiot!!!! Just came from Maverick Suzuki Helderberg, where I went to buy service parts for my 650 Strom. This is not the first time that I have done the basic oil and air filters plugs etc. They said I need 4 plugs to which I told them not to be so thick, it is a twin. They...

What about diesel as a cleaning solvent? Surely the o-rings should not be chowed by mineral based solvents.

Please help. I have done a minor rebuild on my 1981 XR500 Honda, which has been lying in my garage unused for the last four years. When I last used the bike it was running fine, now after four years I decided to get it going and do a bit of work on it. I had small oil leaks on both side...

Hi Grego, I would be very interested in the LED lights and flicker units that you built for your bike. I really think the answer for my bike would be to try and get it on the road. The biggest reason for it standing for so long is my trailer was stolen. Once roadworthy I am sure I will get a...

Hi Grego, your uncle Dieter gave me the link to this site as he knew I would be very interested. What an epic build the bike looks awsome. It has gotten my but into gear as I have an 82 model XR500 in my garage which I have now partially stripped to do a minor rebuild on, can't wait to get it...