just fitted a set of braided brake lines...
front was a real pain in the a$$ to bleed..
Made another set of lowering links... minus 25mm

Just fitted Koso RPM/hour meter. �39.99 at MCN Motrocycle Show from Digital Speedos UK. I made an aluminium bracket that is fitted next to left hand mirror. Lots of cable ties - almost looks OEM!! Works a treat straight out the box.

Pics?

Would love to post pics, but have been a naughty boy & not got round to paying my �10 yet......:gobain:

slowly working on getting the new black Ten up to par with th eold white one:
- intercom
- GPS mount
- handguards
- centre stand
- Quick-lock side case carriers for my Trax panniers
- top case carrier
- permanent optimate plug, also used for charging the mobile and DSLR on the road

Still waiting for some other stuff to be delivered: shock and springs, bashplate, tank bag holder, foam air filter

You don't need to pay a tenner to post pics. At least I hope not or I owe them a fortune

Fitted an Iridium spark plug, and i swear it feels crisper and more responsive, although it could be the placebo effect.

Also put some bike viz bullets on and a high power led side light, I'm not accepting any car driver saying " i didn't see you mate "

Tried to fit the uprated fork brace from OTR, but can't get the damn existing bolts off to put on the shiny stuff. Going to let the garage do it when they straighten my frame and put the new renthal bars on, after a car knocked it over when parked.

Finally got round to fitting Yacugar shock to the Ten (to go with the fork springs) and what a difference it has made!

Not fitted yet... But in the process of makeing a
fiberglass Darka style fairing/screen thingy..
basicly I have to maKe it 3 times to get the first
usable one...
make a plug / from the plug make the mold / from
the mold make the final screen...
Still working on the plug... It has to be right, any blemishs
on it will get transfured to the mold then to the finished item.

really I don't know if I'm happy with the shape..what you
imagine & what yer end up with are not the same..

heres a pic of the plug..give a idea on how it will look..

ever done a fuel tank?
 

Is it overly hard, does it take much time etc. I thought everyone stopped doing fibre glass and moved to carbon fibre stuff.

Very little diffrents in carbon as far as working it...
just use carbon cloth instead of dynal..
for a form this size the weight saving of carbon
is not worth talking about...
I want it the same colour as the bike..So the carbon
look dosn't matter...


EDIT........................
Think I'm going to start again... really don't like the shape...
Go for a more rounded shape....
If I can get a nice looking unit..There no reason why I can't sell them...
As I will have the mold & they will be able to be made to fit most any bike...

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Bought it and rode it home! :p

it looked like this on saturday night!!!!
 

so the XT was rolled in the garage and stripped, 50,001 miles on the clock, time to do some maintenance and upgrades before i continue around the world

http://dmh65.smugmug.com/photos/i-Mp...Mp8HPNm-X2.jpg

what i'll be doing is the following

• twin wall bars
  heavy duty risers
  dual gps set up
  high out put spot lamps
  front turn signal relocation
  crash bars
  barkbusters
  exhaust
  front suspension
  rear suspension
  side stand foot enlarger
  center stand foot enlargers
  chain guard
  cush drive
  kev fuel mod
  swingarm bearings
  new hard luggage
  chain roller
  chain and sprockets
  quick fuel disconnect
  ...and probably a few more things - need to get this list done first!!!

i have put in another area so not to hog this one, i think it might get quite involved!!!!

its here - http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?p=170099#post170099

Recovered the seat with black and grey yamaha cover

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...d/9a516181.jpg



Fitted black 971 bend Renthal handlebars

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Uprated fork brace now fitted also from OTR, makes a difference in my opinion, feels more planted and more feedback from front tyre

Finally "Sergio" has his Xmas
 

:eusa_dance:

My big box finally arrived from OffTheRoad this week. I ordered (& paid :-( ) for all this in January! Sergio, my XTR had his makeover yesterday.

Here's what we did:

OTR 2-1 Akropovic Exhaust
OTR 2-1 low profile bash plate
O2 Eliminator (no surging!!)
SW-Motech Centrestand
Water pump protector
OTR billet aluminium swingarm replacements
Throttle Rocker

Previously:

Renthal Jimmy Button Bars
Barkbusters
Tank cover

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMGP0715.jpg

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMGP0732.jpg

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMGP0731.jpg

Powercommander on it's way!!

She's looking good mate, but seriously you're not going to mount that KLR milk crate like you said are you ??????:lol:

Looks great, let us know what your fuel consumption does with the resistor O2 elininator. Is the bike going to be Dyno tunned?

Happy birthday old fella....
 

I am sweating on the milk crate from the Kawasaki catalogue. It comes with 4 mounting points, velcro, that's plenty for 35hp bike. I have ordered a Kwaka green one, coz I think that would look grouse. The orange octopus straps will contrast nicely.

It's guaranteed to whistle in the wind, and is aerodynamic until 80km/h. Above that it's designed to detach and spread your brochures from your delivery round
all over the road.

And the best news is, I've ordered one for you for your 50th on Monday.
Happy birthday!! :smileinbox:

Thanks Kev.
 

Mate, I ordered the resistor eliminator before I spoke to you. I had it there so I thought I might as well fit it. I am anticipating an increase in fuel consumption, but the loss of surging is welcome.

Shane got me to take the snorkel out today, and I've ordered a PC5, O2 optimiser, MAP switch & stage 2 filter & airbox cover after speaking to you.

I reckon it would benefit with a tune when all that is fitted. Do you suggest anyone in SEQ for bike dyno?

Kev, thanks again for all your help, I really appreciate it! Boneman :signthankspin:

Gee thanks mate but did you remember to get the optional walking stick holder for me :hello:

Tomorrow I'm changing rear wheel bearings, cush drive and chain and sprockets, better clean and lube the linkage at the same time I suppose. 13000 miles and 50% on dirt.

Gave her a wash after fitting :

Kev`s fork spacers
DNA stage 2
WB tail tidy (Ta moto!)

Remapped the PC with an open akra friendly dna stage2 map which seems to be doing the business. Went up 2 clicks on the rear shocker to compensate for the front end being stiffer. Those spacers from Kev really make a difference to the front end, not so skittish anymore and seems to have lost the death weave over 85mph. Anyway here is a pic for you all to enjoy :D

http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/v...406_115857.jpg

How easy was it to fit the tail tidy and where did you get it from???

Nice looking bike Feck
 

Your bike looks great in white Feck.

I have a DNA stage II on the way. Any tips on the fitting?

Veges looking good in the background as well...

Cheers, Boneman

Cheers lads! The tidy is one of the WB ones unfortunately no longer in production and it was well easy to fit. As far as the dna goes, it is very straightforward. Just remove you side panel on the offside and unscrew the existing cover. Replace with dna filter and et voila ur explosions have more air. The dna and remap have made a HUGE difference, feels like more torque and surging is almost gone :D

Don't forget to apply the supplied grease between the DNA filter & air box for a proper seal.

Bikes looking good Feck, the stage 2 filter is a must, block off your AIS pipe to reduce the intake noise when cruising & it also stops the popping back.

Ta Kev, used a bit of vaseline as I picked up the DNA cheap cheap off a forum member, but yeah the seal is good. As far as AIS goes I must do it but I don`t really mind the popping, good for filtering and traffic as I tend to use the engine braking when I am riding in traffic. Basically, they know I`m coming ;)

@ Boneman : I used to have a lawn and verges but my dog is a mentalist and hates grass apparently ;)

I took my bike for it's 10 000km service
I just love this bike

Changed the colour from blue to white
 

Used 2 white spray cans to change the colour of the plastics from blue to white.

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http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...g/IMG_2514.jpg

Also put a metal mule zost and bash plate on.
Changed the bars to renthal 613 and blocked the AIS pipe.

looking good mate, like those MM 2/1 zorsts :D

White looks great
 

Nice work! Looks fantastic in white mate...

Did you need to sand back the original blue plastics or did the paint stick straight onto the shiny surface?

Your bike will feel heaps better without those (in my opinion) stupid heavy twin pipes.

Have fun. Boneman

The paint was Plasti-Kote Plastic Spray Paint White from Screw Fix.

I removed all the stickers using a hair dryer, then rubbed the plastics down with wire wool and degreased them using brake cleaner.
They needed 2 coats.

I am thinking about doing my tank shrouds now, can`t decide on matte or gloss black...

I like the yellow XTRs... with the black ladder style stripes..
wonder if the yellow plastic's / decals can be bought..

I take it you used a primer after you rubbed the panels down? And an undercoat? What about the clear lacquer after the white?

Plasti-Kote do all these products. Good products, I sold them for years.

Thanks for the tips GR
 

RuttingStag, Good to know, I've never painted plastic before. I saw a white XTR last weekend in the flesh. It looked fantastic.

We have Plasti-Kote in Australia, sounds like it would be the preferred brand, I have annual leave this week, I am tempted... Cheers, Boneman

Yip yellow with the kenny roberts speedblock looks awesome! I had a look into this, as far as I understand you would need to do it yourself, doesn't look to be a std or even ltd edition colour set for the xt's...

Replaced the cush rubbers - 10 600 km
Quite a job to do alone - getting the wheel back in position

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