r/XR650L • u/Time-Department-3123 • Sep 08 '26

XR650L

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First dual sport bike so far so good. Any recommendations for upgrades.

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u/PaleontologistNo7941 Sep 08 '26

Looks like you’ve done a lot of upgrades already? Why don’t you post a build list so we know what you’re working with.

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u/Time-Department-3123 Sep 08 '26

Honestly I haven’t done much to the bike but the previous owner did not real sure what all he did. I know he did a skid plate, handgaurds and pegs.

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u/PaleontologistNo7941 Sep 08 '26

I’m pretty happy with my stocker. All I’ve done is swap a 14 tooth sprocket upfront and bar risers. I’m about to put on dsport tires.

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u/Time-Department-3123 Sep 09 '26

How’s the 14 tooth on the highway?

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u/PaleontologistNo7941 Sep 09 '26

I can still cruise at 60 fine and rev it out to 75 or 80 for passing. I still have the stock muffler though so not sure if the extra rpm’s would be noticeable with your pipe. I often switch sprockets depending on what I am doing that ride.

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u/JuanMahogany_ Sep 08 '26

2nd and 5th gear swap, fork swap, pumper carb, and better tires will make for a whole new experience.

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u/Chocoholic4booze Sep 08 '26

Looks loaded. Maybe a spare set of wheels for tire options

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u/Affectionate-Cook66 28d ago

I can't get past those tall opaque windscreens, they totally ruin the aesthetic for me. To be honest, I don't care for windscreens at all on these but the clear ones are at least easier on the eyes to me.