Just want to say big thanks to this site, Kev and any contributing members.

I replaced my fork seals today and having never done it before I was chuffed at how easy it was made by looking up sections on this site.

I also fitted Kevs fork spacers and re-packed the head bearings while the bike was up in the air.

My main worry was getting the bottom bolt out of the fork, i had a compressor at home so i got a cheap air impact ratchet off ebay (�18) and the bolt just spun out like Kev said - easy. I used the old seal and a small nylon hammer to drive the new seal in - perfect.

I did the cush drive mod on sunday, two bikes took me an hour while talking to my mate and supping a beer - how easy!
Changed the Co as well and blocked the AIS pipe.
The bike is soooo much better. Next mod is raise the rear with XTZ dogs i think.

Just to say that I am the most least experienced mechanic on the planet so if I can do it - so can any one.
These little XTR's are lovely to work on.

Good job well done - had my fork spacers a while now and still not got round to fitting them... mebbe next sunny day I'm off work I will do now
SelinaXT

Standard links
R 90mm
X 85mm
K 74mm (Kev mod to raise X or R)
Z 126mm

I believe putting Z links on the R will lower it to Hog levels.

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Ok, some one told me that the link from the ten lift the R - Can't thing who though. Shame as they only cost �15

Nice work mate.

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Mods that I have done to my XTX's

My 04 XTX
Stage 1 & 2 DNA filters / Kev fuel mod / snorkel mod / Drilled air box mod / Engine breather mod / Fork Spacer mod / 15w fork oil /
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My 07 XTX
Raptor 700 cylinder 102mm / Modified Crank Case to take a 105mm Raptor Cylinder / 11:1 102mm JE Raptor piston / Stage 1 Raptor Hot Cam / Ported head / Colder Spark Plug / +2mm Throttle body / DNA stage 1 & 2 filters / Modified Air Box / Snorkel removed / Worry Brothers stage 2 filter cover / 6mm & 8mm Bolts Replaced with Titanium Bolts / Recovered seat in Black / O2 Eliminator /

My 09 XTX
59HP at the rear wheel / Stage 2 Raptor Hot Cam / DNA stage 3 Air Box / Carbon Can Exhausts / Modified Exhaust Link Pipes / PCIII With Custom Fuel Map / Wideband Commander O2 Data logger / LCD100 Dyno Jet display & fuel adjuster / 2500 OHM HT lead instead of a 10K OHM XT lead / Extra Coolant Cooler / Protaper Fat Bars / Tail Tidy With LED Tail Light / OKE Protection Knobs / LED indicators / AIS blocked / Modified rear sprocket rubbers / Rear Foot Pegs removed / 09 ECU With 02 Sensor Changed To A 06 ECU / Complete wiring harnes Changed from 09 to 04 / Home made LED resistor flasher / Hole drilled in the fuel tank filler neck to allow quicker filling / Modified Bar End Weights / Progressive front fork springs, 15W fork oil, forks lowered 25mm, used XTR rear links lowering the rear 20mm, rear spring one click stiffer / Changed front & rear guards from blue to black / 47T rear sprocket / Speedo Healer V4.0 / Kev throttle cam mod / Throttle grip mod / The new 2010 O2 sensor mod is out, works a treat, The new 2012 O2 Controller is out, PM me for details

Now ride a 2018 MT09SP ABS + TCS

My KTM 990 SMR Mod book. http://www.ktmsmt.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=4946

This gentleman is correct, the longer the link the lower the bike will sit.
Just changed mine on my "r" for a shorter set to raise it. It's only a five minute job, two bolts out, swap links, two bolts back in.

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Just put my fork spacers in too, thats only a five minute job with a 22mm spanner, really is easy but makes hell of a difference to the handling.

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Ah, thanks for the correct info - I will look into what links are available.

I want to get back the ride height i lose when loaded without having the spring wound right up.
The metal mule/Scorpion system has greatly improved ground clearance but I think that the swing arm could touch the pipe as it passes round the frame whan loaded and hitting bumps. Any body else found this problem?

Thanks for the replies

Hi,

At first I was thinking, "How?" So I went and had a look.

You're right:

There's a similar scuff on the bottom of the exhaust.

I guess I did crash through some stuff in Morocco...

Cheers,

Ian

Yes i thought that was possible, you have to worry about the Down pipe studs taking the strain over a long period of time. I guess the hangers would be ok?