Hi all, ive had my XTX for a few years now and have even taken it to Italy and back. For the money I really don�t think you can beat the bike but there lies the double edged sward. Part exchange values are very low. I have been considering part exchanging my XTX for a Triumph Scrambler. I know its not a proper off roader but I like the style of old scramblers, Triumph have just mixed this with modern day reliability and practicality. But ive also always wanted to do my own custom bike and since my XTX is such a good, clean reliable example with extras like the 2 into 1 wrap around exhaust ive been considering the idea of customizing it in the style of the old scramblers. Although im still undecided the rough plan is this:
Take off all the plastics
Replace the headlight with a 20cm round off road light
Chop the tail off the frame and all redundant brakcets.
Remove the airbox and fit open filter
Fit power commander to correct fueling
Low custom made seat
Raising rear suspension by 20mm or so.
May be fit TKC 80's as you can now get a 17� front in them.
Ive already stripped it and done a very rough Microsoft Paint drawing showing the idea. Its very rough but it shows what im aiming for.
Stripped bike:
http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...y/IMAG0325.jpg
My idea:
http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...y/IMAG0326.jpg
Thoughts?