Your XL600R videos are great, DRay. The production quality and information conveyance is as good or better than instructional videos for other bikes I've paid money for. I'm freshening up my original-owner 1983 XL600R and these are way valuable to me. I'd like to see the electrical system work video. Thanks.
Miss your how to videos buddy. You really were one of the best ones. Revisiting this video again yrs later and got me right where I wanted. Hope your doing well.
Great that you describe the choke circuit difference in the carb bowls. I looked at mine couldn't tell which was which and the manual didn't specify. Thanks!
Thanks D-Ray Smith Sir, Exactly what I needed to feel confident about buying a 83 XL 600 R from a local guy sitting in his barn for 30 years 8000 miles looks like new but runs rough . A lot of other videos out there that skip over the steps making them just a show and tell version of face book . I guess their cool but no use to me . God bless .
D-ray,you do a real good job explaining what your doing very easy to follow.kinda like my uncle...ol uncle d-ray sounds pretty good.thanks uncle d-ray .
There are 2 studs that are mounted on the seat base near the rear of the seat. They go thru the frame and rear fender. Look under the rear fender toward the front of it, you will see 2 6mm nuts. You will also need to remove the side covers and the strap that goes over the seat. Hope this helps.
Thank you. Im gonna do this very soon as the one i had wont allow me to have any throttle only choke. It just drowns with air it sounds like when i give it gas. I was happy the video was just 9 minutes, but im sure its gonna take me a hole day.
D-Ray, big thanks for the video. I have the same bike D-ray is tuning up in this clip. Here is a tip: Follow D-rays advice on loosening up the air box, on a 1986 it will scoot back about an inch. Fully remove the air box manifold pipe clamps . The air box rubber manifolds are quite flexible and without the clamps on can be wedged fully out of the way. Once they are out of the path of the carburetor follow the exit path D-ray uses in this clip and you will slide her right through.
Well the 87 version of this bike has an extra bolt under the battery so the box doesn't slide back unless that comes out. unfortunately that bolt broke lose and is spinning and not coming out so I bailed on pulling the carb cuz the rubber manifolds on the intake side of the carbs were separating from the air box and that's not good:)
Having a hell of a time removing the air box but guess I don't need to fully also don't have a canister thing is that bad? Please don't no if d ray will respond
boulderblake dude tell me about it had a fuck of a time getting off the air box guess i didnt fully need to and that bold underneath it with the wierd nut forget about it lol and i also screwed up my intake thing bummer!! Don't have 1 of those canisters he points at is that important
I got the bolt by the Battery to come off and that provided the amount of room I needed to get the carb off without pulling off the air intake rubber. I cleaned and rejetted the carb and had to seal the rubber air pieces back. All in all it was a pain in the ass because I didnt know there was a third bolt. I looked at the video again and i figured the bolt from D-Rays bike was missing before he got it:)
+boulderblake would you be able to give me any info on were all the hoses go on the carb? the only one I have is from fuel tank to to carb all other hoses are missing do they matter ? there are a lot of little openings on the carbs. any help would be appreciated
Friendly reminder, a set of JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) screwdrivers will make this job *A LOT* easier. Any screw with a dimple on it IS NOT a phillips, it's JIS.
on the removal of the airbox, three screws on the air box cover, and I found another bolt on the right hand low side holding the airbox as well, making a +1 to your count. That being said you have done the best job so far, other videos presume that saying abracadabra will get the carbs out... but then mine is a 1987
I learned something new. It seems the 83 duel carbs are different the 86 carbs. I have everything back together and came across this video and thought I would double check my work. In the video I noticed something I don't remember doing which was the "low speed mixture screw". It wasn't even in my manual which covered years from '79-'90. Tore everything back out and discovered that I don't have one. I few more beers and I was ok. Its how you learn. I would love a video on how to install and adj the throttle cables. Its , for some reason , a real bitch for me. haven't gotten it right yet. The carb bowls on the 83 are different also, they are identical. Thanks D-Ray your videos have been a lot of help. 2 years and I almost have it back together.
For anyone that's reading the comment above, the 1983 model didn't have the low speed mixture screw. Anything later then that did, so don't worry if you haven't got one. You shouldn't if you have the stock Keihin PH60 Carburetor.
I have an 83 with a low speed mixture screw. But it’s on the side where the gas goes in instead of on the bottom. I am replacing it with a carb from an 86 though, i’ve heard the design is better
Great video,very informative and well worth watching as I did this job this afternoon. Just rebuilt my XL600R - hopefully roadtest tomorrow ! Thanks once again.
I havent worked on an '83 in a long time but if I remember right the low speed circut should be on the left carb, the right carb has only a main jet. if so, the mixture screw should be on the left side.
I just want to say D ray that your videos are fantastic, your instructions are really clear and you really know how to edit. I watched a few of the other videos you made just because they're enjoyable to watch. I have an XR650L now and if you did a video on one of those that'd be very cool there's a few things about the bike that my clymer doesn't in depth enough. I think you could make full videos about tear downs as opposed to books like clymer that'd be the greatest thing since valve springs.
Great, easy to understand videos. I own the 1986 XL600R and take it to the high altitudes of Colorado. I bought it from a person that had it re-jetted for that area and I would like to see a video on how to change the jets in the carbs for 600 feet altitude. I have done this on some other bikes in the past and would like to know the tricks you can pass on for this bike.
It's runnin pretty good considerin how long it's been sittin and the fact you have only done some basic carb work on it. Well done mate, look forward to the next installment. Cheers n regards
Great video, saving it for later... I am thinking about buying this bike, but heard they don't idle too well from factory - i hope this will be the solution
Nice video your very good of explaining how it work's. My 1987 xr600r wont start without pulling it with somthing.Then somtimes it wont start just hit an when I pull choke cable it die's I have no idea what is wrong I have had it to everyone in WV! An spent countless dollar's everything seems to be right plugs etc. an when it runs It runs great but heaven forbid you turn it off. better have a truck or something to pull it with. Any ideas on what I should try?
Hi D-Ray Smith, I bought my 1984 Honda XL600R some years ago and that I have been running the bike without the breather separator and canister. I noticed these 2 items on the diagram of the various Honda XL600R models. Are these items that important for me to consider buying if still available?
Hey, thanks for the explanation! Unfortunately my two carburatos open right at the same time, there gradual opening between first and second one. Do you know if that's a big issue?
Hello I love your videos! I have a 85 xl and I need to check my carbs! What's the best solvent to clean the carbs with? Also I notice the carb kits on eBay have so many parts with the kit, should I just change out what you did in your video?
I need to ask (4:31) are all the years of the XR600R equipped with this carb? I don't have that mixture screw on my carb. Wondering if it's suppose to have it. It does not look threaded. I've been going over every nut bolt wire and cap trying to figure out why my bike does not run. And if it's missing, how do I get another, and other small parts to the assembly?
I have a 1985 xl250r and some times when I start the bike or have been going past half throttle the idle speed spikes when I'm sitting stopped with the clutch in or in neutral.
very nicely done, but a suggestion - especially when showing small parts and 'nooks and crannies' watch out for your hand shadow - good light brings out detail that gets concealed with shadow.
I have a 1987 xl250 dual carburetor, and I believe it's similar to the xl600...I'm not sure how where the hoses go, and where they connect. Is there a video for that somewhere, because I can't find it. Thanks.
Im considering buying my friends xr600r 94. Non of us knows anything about bikes/600r, but it has earlier gotten its dekomp system removed, and its now just sitting since my friend cant start it. Should i buy a full dekomp system and put it back original, and where can i get this? I know lawnmotors and 50cc, but this thing and system is above my knowledge right now. Any tips my dear pro’s?
Hey D-Ray, again. Thanks for posting good vids about our thumpers. I just did a carb rehab as you describe here but seem to have too many vacuum tubes. No diagrams anywhere??? I know it's a rookie mistake. Bike has been sitting for years. Can you help?
Thanks for detailed video My xr500r as open throttle its not accelerate as i want its like something clogged. That happened after i overhaulin the carburator. Change seals clean both carbs Any idea whats wrong?? Thank you
Good morning. You video has been very helpful. I just bought my 1986 XL600R and the carbs appear to be different from the ones in your video. I don't have a low mixture screw and i have an orange plastic shroud on one of the pins. The bike runs but sputters so I assumed dirty carbs. I'm trying to purchase a low mixture screw, is it possible it goes by another name?
Your vids are awesome. I'm from central arkansas. You work on stuff for the public or just friends and relatives? My 400ex could really use a top end rebuild! Lol I like your thoroughness
So i have a similar bike. I am all of a sudden having a leak in the carbs with gas. What is the common problem and how would you fix it? I really dont want to pay for it and would rather learn myself! Thanks!
D-Ray i need some help. i did what you showed on my 86, it only runs on full choke but idles. dies if i let off and dies if i give it throttle. ive been told that the problem is most likely the pilot jet(s). got any ideas? thanks
A good work, I'll keep your tutorial in mind since I have one of those bikes (the LM version) and, someday, I should try to clean those carb. Just for curiosity, have you sold the bike or are you using it for fun in the fields? P.s. I appreciate your patience in explaining slowly while filming the procedure, since I'm not very familiar with Arkansas accent: not with any US accent, in fact :)
I have problem with my xl . If engine is cold i must started engine without choke before engine can t start . If i switch on choke when engine is running engine go off . When engine is hot and i choke switch on engine go to high rpm . sry my English is bad .
Hey DRay I was cleaning my carbs and pulled out the smaller low speed mixture screw to clean the tip and it was so old it just snap right off,can i just turn it in closer?
DRay, great video, wish I had looked this up yesterday before I pulled my carb's off the very same bike. Where can I get one of those fuel mixture screws? I broke mine and cant find an OEM replacement!
Hey D-Ray. I have the exact same 1986 XL600r bike. The carbs i believe were tuned to my home town. I recently moved over the mountains where the elevation was alot higher. It seems to be okay but the idle is low now. I rode up a fire road that was a aditional 6000 ft. yesterday and the bike stalled and i couldnt start it til i coasted to the bottom. I have never tuned carbs before but i understand how they work. Is it possible to adjust them without taking everything apart? Thanks- Mat
I sell a oem style replacement fuel joint for 30 bucks It is a direct fit, does not leak, comes with O rings. it is of much better quality than the one Honda no longer produces. www.ebay.com/itm/1985-1987-Honda-XR600R-XL600R-Fuel-joint/253534641306
D Ray, I am working on a 1986 XL600r. Used this video to help me rebuild the right carb. The left carb is brand new as I had to replace it because the tabs that linked the carb together were broke. Still have a serious problem with the bike hicupping and stalling. Do you have any idea what would cause that? Thanks again for your videos. They have helped me tremendously on this bike.
