Author Topic: rod gibson,s xbr 650 (Read 2903 times)

tommy · « **on:** June 19, 2018, 06:21:51 PM »

hi has anyone got a link for a article the late rod gibson done on putting a nx 650 motor in his xbr.
thanks lads tommy

SteveC#222 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:35:35 PM »

It was online but i can't find it now. I have a copy with pictures on a Word document I can send you if that helps.

tommy · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:30:02 PM »

that would be great thanks steve

themoudie · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:37:35 PM »

Aye Tommy,

Does this link help at all?

Link: GB650_Schottmeier_specials

Lust away!

My regards, Bill

tommy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:58:27 PM »

thanks bill lots of info on there ,rod gibson went into a good bit about the difference,s between the nx /xbr wiring ,and thats what i,m at now on my own project ,it was a classic mechanics magazine article he did i,v had that mag for years and years in the shed and when i need it i cant find it typical

tommy

themoudie · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2018, 12:41:28 PM »

Aye Tommy,

I haven't parted with my "Classic Mechanic's", do you have any idea "When?" the article was published? I'll take a looksee.

My regards, Bill

tommy · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2018, 10:28:48 PM »

its going back a few years now bill not to sure how long ago it was
tommy

Rossco500 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2018, 10:20:57 PM »

Hi Tommy - not sure if you got sorted with a copy but let me know if you need one. It's the September 2001 issue you want (No 167). I've often been tempted by this conversion myself.

Regards

Tony

tommy · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2018, 11:22:58 PM »

great stuff tony thats a big help thank you . i was looking up some old back issues i didnt think it was that long ago ,i got it to fire up today for the first time the 650 motor in the xbr frame but no oil pressure to the head i,m planning a whole day working on the bike tomorrow tommy

Rossco500 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2018, 11:40:08 PM »

Tommy, in the article Rod mentions a similar problem with oil flow - "Bleeding the pump was actually quite a tricky operation and I eventually had to strip the pump off, disconnect the oil lines from the tank and pour oil down the lines through a funnel before I could get it to work"

Hope this helps and good luck with it

Regards

Tony

tommy · « **Reply #10 on:** June 22, 2018, 11:41:33 PM »

great i just got that mag on eb.y handy having the issue number cheers tony
tommy

tommy · « **Reply #11 on:** June 22, 2018, 11:47:20 PM »

yeah i tryed that with the oil lines but no joy ,, i did that before on my xbr when i had rebuilt it and it worked out ok ,hopefully tomorrow i can sort it out
tommy

themoudie · « **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2018, 08:03:28 AM »

Aye tommy, apologies for the delay in my replying. Sorry I can't help, as the issue number Tony gives is far too modern for my 'collection' and I'm delighted to read that you have a copy of the issue required.

All the best with bleeding the oil pump, I seem to recall that Graham (OnePot) had a bad time with an XBR oil pump as well.

As a "Thought!", is there any chance of back bleeding it by applying a vacuum to the delivery side of the pump? Probably cobblers, as unlike old school singles there aren't any external copper pipes!

Off to paint me facia's and re-erect the guttering! $:-\$

Toodle pip, Bill

Moto63 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2018, 09:19:58 AM »

Well go steady up that there ladder if ya legs still not 100%

themoudie · « **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2018, 02:06:55 PM »

Aye Michael,

A wee bit cautious, but nae bad. Physio exercises have helped and I can now loup along at a canter if need be. But I cannae skip down the beach at St.Andrews

there is no the spring in the right leg, so it's more of a hop, drag and hop!

But, I will get there.

That is one of lifes pleasures, being able to skip along a sandy beach, with the waves breaking and a breeze in your hair, followed up by a large Italian cornet to replace all those calories you've burnt off.

And they make very good icecream and F&C's in St.Andrews.

Back to the facia hanging/balancing act whilst I drill the mounting holes.

Toodle pip, Bill

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