XR650R Part 1

[@eoeo1012]

To be able to watch them get done, first hand, is a blessing. I am honored to be a witness. #jt'scustoms #isthebest

[@tmon3409]

Best motorcycle ever and nice clean shop

[@sugrue8526]

Original Grandeur. Well said. Well done

[@OldDirtBikes]

Hi from the UK. I’m doing the exact same project with the exact same bike I recently had imported from California. I also have carb problem and a lot more haha. Hope to return it to nearly new condition. Looking forward on the next part of this video.

[@thomasc6412]

Old dirt bikes, where do you look to buy from the USA/California? I’m interested in buying one but after moving to Spain I may have to look further afield.

[@OldDirtBikes]

@@thomasc6412 I contacted “ all American imports” in Bristol uk as I could not find any in uk . They said they let me know when they got one but had to bid for it on eBay. But they were great and very helpful. I heard there’s many BRP in Germany and Holland . Hope it helps

[@thomasc6412]

@@OldDirtBikes thanks for that information, it’s the same with the xr600, there are hardly any in the uk but everywhere else has them at affordable prices.

[@cv8z231]

Hi Great info Just bought a 650R and soon as I turned on the petcok fuel would leak straight out of one of the black overflow lines lost all my fuel just about as I walked away. Now I know why. Cheers from Aus.

[@JTSCUSTOMS]

Glad the video helped!

[@TroopThrowback]

I’m interested in that top triple tree and damper setup since you’re going back to stock. It would be a good excuse to ride my xr650r over the pass to Reno ; )

[@turbopete7794]

Hey JT, it looks like you may have a aftermarket vortex ignition. I’ve looking for on and would trade for my OEM CDI plus cash

[@Rust_valley_adventures]

Fit a European rear fender support . . Stops the rear flapping around and has turn signal supports ..

[@daved3460]

HI JT, I also own an XR650 and totally like your videos about it! In your video you mention 2 bis gas tanks.. im looking for one. Let me know if you would sell me one. Cheers and thanks for your tech input!

[@rexbautista2835]

Hi there, Awesome video on the XR. I was wondering if you are located near Reno, Sparks, or even Carson city. I recently picked up an 02 XR myself and will be doing what you plan on doing with your XR. It’d be nice to have a guide through this process. Can’t wait to see upcoming videos on your restoration process.

[@JTSCUSTOMS]

Yes I am in Reno. I have just got the parts for this resto and will soon have part 2 up on the channel.

[@rexbautista2835]

@@JTSCUSTOMS Cool, I’m in Sparks. Will you be letting go of the brp mount and scott’s damper? If so, I would like to come check it out since it’s on my mod list. I would love to check out your build in person if possible.

[@OldDirtBikes]

Me too. Restoring my new old XR650R. Three of us now at the same time. Haha

[@rexbautista2835]

@@OldDirtBikes Hi @Old Dirt Bikes, Are you in the Reno, Sparks area too?

[@ababbit7461]

After all those Christmas cakes and candy, that 650 would have to be a 1500cc to haul my big butt around. You know we pack it in during the holidays, here in Shingletown, John.... You know I am not a dirt bike rider. Never have owned one. I have owned over 40 bikes in my 46 years of riding, but not one has been a dirt bike..... I will watch the reconditioning of this XR650R, but I would rather see another street bike rebuild. Something like a Vmax1200 shipped to my door here in Shingletown...

[@JTSCUSTOMS]

Joe you would love a dirt bike! No rules no police and a great feeling of freedom

[@GeneArgust]

Greetings! Happy new year! I too am restoring a XR650R, may I ask what you are using to make your plastics nice and Shiny? Great Vid's , I want the same Wiring you have done. Looks and works awesome

[@Mark-oc4un]

Why would you make it stock again.?

[@H3avyHaul3r]

install a mikuni tm40-6 from Mikuni Oz, they have a sorted kit that turns the 650r into a real puller (the stock carb is so restrictive despite what you hear)....

[@marchanselman]

I'll step in line for the top triple and stabilizer if you still have it. ;)

[@marchanselman]

I can trade lots of stock 650r stuff: headlight, triple, little bits and odds and ends...

[@JTSCUSTOMS]

All that stuff is long gone.

[@marchanselman]

JT'S CUSTOMS copy thanks. Nice build!

[@mad_dogkillaz9145]

I miss you guys 🙄

[@JTSCUSTOMS]

Is this Alex??

[@feretimua3642]

Hi got same probs... UK XR suppliers??plastic, etc

[@jeffsilver4730]

Looking forward to this one, love the XR's. Recently completed a similar KLX300r. Is the old Baja Designs kit for sale? If not, no biggie but I may be able to help you out with NOS headlight straps I did not use earlier.

[@JTSCUSTOMS]

Shoot I just ordered two new ones. The Baja Kit may still stay on the bike but only time will tell? I have all the tusk stuff for the conversion except for the head light. Just don't know yet what the end result will be? Keep watching and if it looks like I am pulling the baja I would gladly sell it to you. Thanks John

[@robertstiles5122]

hey is that a vortex ignition kit would you part with that it a two piece deal the cdi and crank trigger piece

[@JTSCUSTOMS]

Sorry the bike is long gone.

[@djgrippz4812]

Would you like to sell your headers?