Electric starter for XR650R - Horizons Unlimited

**Chipompi** · #1 29 Feb 2012

I have the R series which only comes with a kick start but the L series has the elect starter, I have read somewhere (dont know where or i would not be asking LOL) that riders have done this mod to their bikes and how i would go about doing it, should not be that difficult.............your valued help would be great

**backofbeyond** · #2 29 Feb 2012

The XR650L is the electric start version of the 600R not the 650R.

The 600R and the 650L are both aircooled, steel framed, 80's tech singles. The 650L has a more robust subframe and a few other bits as well as the electric start but essentially the two bikes are first cousins.

The XR650R has virtually nothing in common with either of them (other than the makers name ). It's water cooled with an ally frame and much more powerful than either of the older bikes. As you say, it's kickstart only and I've no idea whether a conversion kit is available. Other's may know but I've not heard of one.

Hope that helps

***Touring Ted*** · #3 1 Mar 2012

You can get an electric start conversion for the 650R but it's proper expensive and has dubious reliability.

If you can't start your's in two kicks then either your jetting or technique is out.. Or both

Mine was a pig too. I upped the pilot jet by one size as it's WAY too lean from the factory. It kicked almost first time every time after that.

MX boots are recommended if you like your shins

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**ssbon** · #5 4 Mar 2012

hi have a look here *** www.xr650r.co.uk ~ UK's Number 1 Site For XR650R Spares & Help *** ,not sure if its already been sold ,but they might be able to help you steve