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 11-02-13, 12:57
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XTX retro/classic scrambler project.
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? |
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11-02-13, 14:13
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Like the idea,...thats a seriously wide looking back wheel !! must be just the angle the pic is taken
 like the look of those tyres.
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11-02-13, 15:07
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Ye its the picture angle, standard size rear wheel with Distanza tires. I think modern bikes hide all their engineering and its a big shame. I like to see how they are made and how they work. I'm still not 100% if i will go through with it. Once i cut that tail im committed :-) Need to check the left hand side and see if the voltage regulator and the ECU can be moved without altering the cabling. The idea is to make a slim box under the full length of the seat. Where the battery sits now and where the snorkel used to be. In this box i plane to put all the plugs and the ECU to hide them. Will put the voltage regulator some place it can get fresh air. I don't plan to do any messing around with the wiring harness. I think a stripped XTX will look the biz but more than that be a little different while staying practical and usable. We will see.
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11-02-13, 15:58
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Yes I like the idea, the XT are so cheap here in sweden most folks only want KTM!
 If I could afford I would like to buy another XT jsu to do a cafe racer with it. Saw someone but a Ducati monster plastic on a XT but he sold it before he finished. But if I would built one I prefer the 2-2 system like.
Look at this bike but it,s a TRX850 but how I want my bike, not me building the bike! http://www.sporthoj.com/forum/showth...goes-Croftster But this is really cool bike! http://www.sporthoj.com/forum/showth...535-Husky-Sant |
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11-02-13, 17:11
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I would fit a flat track rear seat /mudguard .
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11-02-13, 17:54
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Seriously good looking bike wowowowow
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(Now sold on, sob) 2011 Blue XT660X with gold wheels, was 26,500 km. Engine mods: K&N Stage 1 filter, DNA Stage 2 filter, snorkel removed, Kev fuel mod fitted. Plus: smoked Puig screen, Yam aluminium sump guard, Yamaha / Acerbis handguards, Givi Trekker aluminium side cases, Leo Vince X3 cans plus Kev front fork mod and Fender Xtender. Just fitted Michelin Road Pilot 3 tyres. SOLD the XTX for a Super Ten 1200. And just bought a Raptor 700 so staying on here for some tips.... |
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17-02-13, 18:39
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front forks by any chance are you changing the forks
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17-02-13, 20:27
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John, won't be doing anything with the forks.
Mort, the light is due to be here Thursday! Its not cheep but not to expensive either, about �250 delivered to the UK. Fitted the stage 2 DNA and power commander today. Loaded the closest map I could find and there is noticeable more pull in the mid to top range. I have another map I may try to see if there is any difference. Will get the TKC's fitted this weekend and may fit the light if I have time. Will need to make a mount for the clocks as that frame will go with the factory light unit. |
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17-02-13, 20:47
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Not to expensify then,but i wouldn't wont to brake it.
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22-02-13, 20:03
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Looking good so far:
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