Started off by fitting a 12V power supply (cigarette lighter type) , then wired up and fitted a aux fuse box. Fixed my TUTORO oiler as it had a blockage and then just fitted a TT GPS mount.

Today i did the cush drive mod as mine had loads of play also swapped the chain rollers around as the bottom one was completley shot need to buy a new one for the top now :-(

I also installed the cush drive mod.

While the rear wheel was removed, I cleaned the chain also. A small canister filled with chain cleaner and then I dipped the chain right into it :) had to let it soak a little, gently brushed, pulled the chain and dipped another part etc. I don't know why i've never done that before, this is the best way!

Replaced coolant while installing new Kev O2 mod (i know it wasn't necessary I was already there, so what the hell :) )

After a LOOOOONG winter the snow and ice is finally disappering!! So its time to wake up the XTR...
I have modded with PCIII, DNA1 & 2, GPR slip-on, 14t sprocket, shorted dog bones to raise the bike 35mm, change foot pegs, mounted new Maxxis tire and have it dyno�d.

Now I�m wondering what bash plate to go for. I have one home made but I think it looks too weak so maybe I order one from OTR.....

I took it for a ride yesterday, the rain was pouring down but it was fun. The power is really linear and the torque is amazing!

This weekend I�ll be on a one-day gravel training.

//cage

Finally got around to installing a proper power socket on the dash.

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(Much easier than the temporary connection I had rigged under the seat!)

Oil and filter change (thanks go to Opie by the way for their service) ready for the trip down to the Lakes.
A few bits of bling arrived so got round to fitting them.
OTR headlight protector - sits too close to the headlight for my liking - will be hard to get those squished insects off.
Front foot rests - ebay - had to modify slightly with a grinder.
OTR rear brake lever extension - comes in s/s finish but painted it black.
Brake snake - ebay

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what is the red thing in front off the brakepedal for something?

Thats part of the brake snake - stops the brake lever bending outwards if the bike goes over on that side. The red part is the 'clamp' with grub screws to secure the wire.
Jmo and Stoic advised that it may be an idea if I was to alter the lever in anyway - specially if extending it out the way -which I have.
I'm certain that those guys ride with a LOT more passion than I will ever do so the chances of mine being bent badly out are low but I like to take advice from those who know.
I think you will find pictures of bent brake levers in the post 'any footpegs lying about'

Last Friday I had my new Wilbers Fork Springs installed with Castrol Fork Oil SAE15 (I ordered Wilbers Fork Oil SAE15, but OTR send Castrol...). The behavior of the bike truly changed! It felt like train on the highway and corners! It was fully loaded and it was a joy to ride for a trip of 320km!! I'm really happy with that change!


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Today i fitted SWM Engine crasch bars and Central stand. Ordered from Offtheroad on tuesday and recived the package in Sweden on thursday,not bad:)
I also changed the front sprocket from 15 to 14.
A new Varta battery to replace the old original.
Handguards on the original handlebar without removing the bar end weights.

Next on the wishlist is:

New handlebar
Wolfman Expedition soft luggage
Garmin Zumo 220

Today i fitted HYPERPRO progressive springs, HYPERPRO 15w spring oil bought from ORT, and XTR dog bone to lover my rare end :) hope its going to ride smooth as "this_is_was" with Wilbers coz its rain and i cant test it :(

and fitted bigger exhaust spacer so the leo vince cans can look little bit wider :) bigger one is 29/30wide and smaller one is actually original bigger one :) pics will be attached soon :)

Wise mod. Last summer I tipped my bike over to brake lever side and that was exactly what happened - My brake lever was bent to 90 degrees outwards.

Installed LeoVince X3 today... Sounds like it should have sounded from factory! With street leagal baffels nice low sound, with throtle some serious roar. And that stock cans metallic sound is gone! Now I realize most of metallic noise is from stock cans. Some serious backfiring now, but I dont mind :096:

Waiting for my KevFuelMod and DNA Stage1 & 2... :smilies1349:

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Nothing new on this site - but fitted my Kev Fuel Mod + fannyed around with settings, C0 settings, TPS settings, and fitted my DNA stage 2 today...Test time tomorrow! cant wait!

Hope you got it back into shape ok - thats the beauty of this site - good advice from those with experience.:eusa_clap:

Me too.:unibrow:

Yes, mostly just broken plastic and that brake pedal. And didnt even broke any bones :icon_salut:

Today, well yesterday, I installed some homemede 90mm stainless dogbones which lowered my XTX by 20mm + slid forks through 20mm.
I can touch the floor properly now, bike feels much more stable.

Also Sorted out the half finished metalic paint job on the tank. By using T-Cut I carefully and gently worked at the paint until the dull oil grabbing matt paint finish turned into a nice glossy shiny finish that i can now wax, peviously the wax was just leaving a white mess and no shine. Now it sparkles. Pics to follow.

Something :CM: fishy here.... Fit something to what ? what are you hiding from us all? :protest:

sold
 

Unfortunately I sold her

Fitted new tires(Michelin Pilot Road 3).Got 4200km out of the original rear tire.Hope these last a little longer.

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Fitted a new rear tyre and a new 42t rear sprocket

Bent the handlebars
 

Dropped it going on a track in third gear, got caught in the old tyre ruts, bike went one way and me the other. No damage to me, apart from feeling the idiot. When I got back on I initially thought I must have somehow stretched my right arm. No, the bars have an interesting curve forwards now. Need to order some new ones. Fast, but not clever.

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new chain kit and PC III:wav:

Got it dirty:035:

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I replace the head bearings....

OK, I was a head race virgin, but chisel, heat, chisel and fianally (after the sodding collar wouldn't budge a fraction, I cut the ****** off with the dremmel. Put a cut almost through it then stuch a chisel in it and gave it a tap - BINGO! it cracked and I managed to remove it with a rubber mallet.

So, while I was at it,

Nice new Renthal High Bars, so I could remove the risers (that I never really liked on the bike), and I re-routed the throttle cables above the oil pipe (under the tank).

In for a penny, in for a pound as they say.

So some Barkbusters (2nd hand) and new Oxford Sports heated grips.

The Renthals lift the Barkbusters up, so at full lock the guards don't hit the headlight assembly. They do (just) touch the clocks, so a little <fluffy side> velcro has been fitted to stop any marking.

It was pointed out at the MOT that the head bearings were on thier way out, the steering was a little stiff in one direction (but not the other !). It felt like it could just be resistance from the cables, not much at all. Also (in hindsight) the bike never liked hands free riding and would drift off to the nearside. Not any more, straight as a straight thing that is really straight.

Cornering is much more positive, like it was when I first got the HyperPros fitted.

The point I'm making, when these thing start to go, as you are riding it every day, you just don't notice the small changes. Unless you know what to look for, and it's very subtle, you really should have someone else look at your bike now and then.

Still got the rear to look at...... (tyre, pads and maybe a GULG-Special tail tidy....)

I agree with GULG my head race bearings where shot and i only released after i road my dads bike that i said to him to take my XTR out. He got back after about 3 miles and told me to get it looked at!!!!! Got my monies worth as even the mechanic was surprised i was still riding the thing:bigwink:

road it every day as usual, never cleaned it as usual, and stuck a lovely big woooooooooooollllllllllly sheepskin rug on the seat, after making it look old and nackered coz when I received it looked a tad puffy fluffy poofy :gayrepost: .... and have now my bike is called Larry.... baaaaaaaaaaaaaaa:nana:

PHOTO REQUIRED Mr. ARGONAUGHT
I bet youve dyed it gold haven't you.

Say hello to my Little Lamb !!!!:rocketwhore: it's all your fault Mr. F. I have another one on the way which looks like a bear skin... lol can't wait so thanx for starting that sheep thread... I just can't ride without Larry now......:wav:

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Thats not a lamb, its a whole flock. Nice.:laughing9:
And a second one? - they'll become an endangered species.

well I suppose if i get a pillion they can keep their hands well warm lol :sweat:

You've got me thinking now - I'm just going to have to name it - Busby cause it looks like I've mugged a guardsman.:023:

Gay

I think you should get rubber levers Ian. The red colour seems to like lying down lots and the Touratech guards are sh1te. lol.

Added a home made front mudguard a few weeks ago.


Got to try it in the rain last night for the first time. Works a treat, no more water in the face from the front tyre.:icon_biggrin:

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This week I attached a b&b bashplate (heffer of a thing at 4kg) and managed to do so without instructions as it didnt come with any. Havent had a chance to ride with it to see if it will stay on because I noticed paint had come off the centre stand bracket and footpeg bracket and I was scared it might rust in time. So now, 3 days later, my bike is still standing up leaning against my garage wall because I have removed both footpegs and therefore both stands. Lesson learned... If the instructions on the Killrust can say that you cant spray paint when its less that 10 degrees then it means you should not spray paint when its less than 10 degrees!!! It means you have to sand back the dodgy paint and start again. I frustrate myself sometimes!!

I changed ma oil an filter the nite there... needs tyres an achain to folllow when the moneys back up

Another tail cut
 

I stripped the back end down yesterday and started cutting and moving things about today.
As mentioned before I used a slightly adjusted bracket a la Regie 308 for the indicator mounts and the rest is obvious.
Kept everything legal!



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I done a 200 mile jaunt,, an went around Knockhill once,, the guy jist let me... super super day weather wise... hopefully the morra will be the same..also checked out some Drive chains. got priced up fur a Tsubaki o ring wi sprocks all done an fitted �110.so its booked in.. gettin quotes of 85 quid fur DID chain only... although its a x ring.. the Tsubaki looks the doggs.