I purchased a new Avon Distanzia rear tyre for my XTX from eBay. It arrived today and I now realise my bikes current rear tyre is well worn! I noticed a nasty cut in the tyre on Sunday whilst out riding so decided to replace it immediatly.

I fully expect it to improve the handling in the corners as I had noticed the handling starting to deteriorate due to a squared off rear tyre.

I called my nearest bike shop who fitted my last tyre to be told I can drop it off and collect in 8 days! I said forget it so Wednesday I am going to attempt to fit it myself. Good practise as I have never swapped a motorcycle tyre in my life. I have the tools already, just never used them so here goes.

Bash plate prototype II.
 

First prototype had few flaws, so now I am building new one...
I only have this picture for now, next weekend hope for more.

Bash plate prototype II.
 

First prototype had few flaws, so now I am building new one...
I only have this picture for now, next weekend hope for more.
http://www.shrani.si/f/3m/i3/aBpAGjL/1/06032011.jpg

you might try aluminum
 

is cardboard strong enough?

I am so funny.....

It's the sticky tape that gives it the overally strength :)

wowwwwwwww :mbounce: veeeeeeery nice!!!!

Someone here did exactly the same thing a while back, think it might have been Dazzer or Jase :mboxempty:

Looking good so far bud, can't beat home made hardware!!!

That looks very promising!

old saying:
If you wanna have it perfect - do it yourselfe!

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can't wait to see yours finished!

salu2,
Joe

Exactly!
I found out cardboard is not as strong as i wanted...
... I am getting there soon with alu.
http://www.shrani.si/f/2E/vM/Ktl6hMl/neimenovana.png

Today there was lots of polishing on menu.
Ufff, hard work!

Close to the end. Just need to put some protection lack tomorrow and fit it on the bike. Get him one nice cleaning and then I am ready for the season!
http://www.shrani.si/f/3F/uQ/lGL4J6i/img3591.jpg

Brilliant. Well done. http://www.xt660.com/images/icons/icon6.gif

:smilies0346: FANTASTIC JOB MATE !!! :smilies0346:
always great to see a craftsman in action!!!

I have to say that is one hell of a fantastic job. Well done.

That looks very well done, this forum is full of skilled artisans. Top Gear!

...and mounted...
http://www.shrani.si/f/3N/IO/vOo8PhK/img3600platew.jpg

First I Installed PC5 and coated the internal side of bash plate with the same stuff they use on car bases. I dont know how it's called in english, we call it "mastix". This stuff:
http://static2.album.ee/files/969/4/...26113_2Cgs.jpg

It is for supressing the hollow noise that the bash plate is reflecting from the engine. I dont know the results yet, as I haven't started the engine since i did it, it takes a while for this stuff to dry.


Btw I noticed that my otr 2-in1 pipe had burned the clutch cable's throat , so I need a new cable, also :(
I don't know how other people have routed their cables, so it wouldn't burn. It melted a bit on the engine side,too, because it touched some metal parts. But this is going off-topic already :P

Forgotten rim protector (and new tyres)
 

Removed the side stand as I wasn't using it.

Fitted Conti TKC80's to the Tenere. First tyre took three hours, second tyre took 30 mins and the third tyre... well, that only took twenty minutes. I can assure you that the air was blue when, as I packed all my tools up, I discovered a rim protector was missing. back into the tyre, and there it was. What a t***pot.

Here is a pic of my trick to break the bead on stiffer tyres like the Metzeler Tourances.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10677153/bead.jpg
So, my long Buzetti tyre leaver in, then push the shorter Motion Pro lever between that and the rim with a short 3/8 socket extension under the lot and some serious welly.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10677153/protect.jpg
It was one of these home made rim protectors that I forgot in the wheel. They are just lengths of hose cut down the middle.

[quote=Ni3ous;151082]Today there was lots of polishing on menu.
Ufff, hard work!

Close to the end. Just need to put some protection lack tomorrow and fit it on the bike. Get him one nice cleaning and then I am ready for the season!
http://www.shrani.si/f/3F/uQ/lGL4J6i/img3591.jpg]
This looks a great job ni3ous would you have a line drawing with dimensions so some of us can make our own template up.

fitted a part worn rear Diablo as the old rear was VERY squared off.

Put her up for sale :icon_cry:

Hello,
new rear sprocket and red bolts, new pirelli diablo tires and last one new front stabilizer red bolts

:stfu: Your doing WHAT!

Fitted a new front disc and pads.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...x/SAM_1183.jpg

Connected the high level brake lights in the Givi top box and rode 160 miles before breakfast to Scarborough and back.

At 4 degrees it wasnt the warmest ride I have ever had but bearable with the heated grips.

The Saturday Ride out for breakfast with Colin and Craig.



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Then Sunday I spent the day getting the Tenere ready for our touring Holiday .
we leave 3 week's today so I took the chance to do a full service and fit the TKC80's .
Head stock bearings were as dry as the Sahara Desert :?
Rear pad's were 2/3rds worn so I fit a new set. The front pad's had plenty of life left in them.
I Then took the bike for a 5 mile ride to make sure all was well.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s...rrtw/001-4.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s...rrtw/002-1.jpg
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http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s...rrtw/004-2.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s...rrtw/005-3.jpg

Ready to refit.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s...rrtw/007-3.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s...rrtw/008-2.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s...rrtw/009-5.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s...rrtw/011-1.jpg
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Washed it................................................ ..then fitted new brake pads front and rear and new x ring chain and sprockets front and rear

Fit a car derived satnav system to my bike.

All in �35, sorted (wiring, power adaptor & waterproof GPS case). (excluding the car satnav that is!)

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...x/SAM_1205.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...x/SAM_1221.jpg

Took a deposit for the old girl, will be parting ways sometime next week :( :(

rewired by aux socket with a proper connecting plug and fuse � fitted some bikevis bullets (a little disappointed, thought they'd look brighter)

This weekend i fitted a PC3,Stage 1+2 DNA filters and LeoVince slipons.
The map that worked best for the bike was "kevs fuel map"

Removed hard mud from dirty weekend 3 weeks ago.
Removed bashplate and bent straight- did not clear all the ruts and rivers as planned
Cleaned Stage 2 filter- was full of mud, dust
Cleaned and rewax chain
Bike ready for the next trip now....when, where, who, what?
GB

Well today i fitted the K&N stage 1 and DNA stage 2 air filters, also fitted the kev mod fork spacers. Also fitted some new decals to the bike. More mods to slowly come.

Replaced the brake fluid for fresh stuff in the rear brake system, purchased a new shiney right hand tank scoop to match all the other shiney panels I now have courtesy of Ebay etc.

Fitted these decals as mentioned before

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...10405-1525.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...10405-1617.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...10405-1617.jpg

looking soooo good mate!!!:toothy1:

I like the decals

I like.

Thanks for the compliments guys :toothy3:, i just used rennies design soon as i couldn't get the zip file, there made from 3m vinyl but layered, tricky to fit the rear mud guard one, printed would be easier but i don't own a vinyl printer cutter yet. The small xtx one was built up first and just stuck in place dry. At least the colours will last and there quite strong and durable.

I did oil and filter change. Also I clean and lube my chain. Previous owner as I can see dodn't know that you have to clean chain from time to time. He did lubricate it but never clean it. Chain become really sticky. I took some kerosene and clean it. Chain was so dirty that I had to clean it twice. Now chain look like new.

First service done (1000km) and Akrapovic cans fitted! just wow they look awesome and the sounds is great compared to stock ones,
Will fit PC3, DNA stage1&2 and Kev's o2 mod next week and then get a custom map!