Forum: Beasts
05-16-2013, 07:55 PM
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My trailer
On the works ... will be similar to this one
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj85/thagua/386869_460830907290077_1215112999_n_zps7e30466c.jpg...
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Forum: Beasts
04-23-2013, 07:44 AM
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Fuel economy
Hi Ray ... for fuel economy I reduced the richness on the O2 optimizers but it was too much and the bike ran awfully bad ... had to return to previous levels and also placed the CO settings in ´0´...
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Forum: Beasts
04-16-2013, 05:42 PM
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Steeering dampener
Not really if you ride on sand or mud ... it relieves the strength you have to apply on the handlebars when you get on those 'ugly' places ... desert, swamps, etc. ... just ask Jaume if he considers...
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Forum: Beasts
04-01-2013, 03:40 PM
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Cjm
Dallara ... +1 on the clutch mod ... I have the CJM done with a switch to turn it off when needed ... when you need to start your engine with first gear on ... i't won't start if it is jumped.
Also...
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Forum: Beasts
03-13-2013, 08:29 AM
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Use regular
Hi Brent ... I always use the regular Yamalube Lubricant FRICTION MODIFIED SHAFT DRIVE GEAR OIL, SAE 80W-90, API SERVICE GL-4, GL-5 and change it every time I change engine oil.
Cheers,
Roberto
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Forum: Beasts
03-12-2013, 06:22 PM
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Not the OEM skidplate
Your neighbor and someone who owns a SW Motech or Hepco Becker who may lend it for a day or two can make you happy ... just copy and paste as I did ... your final design draw it in a piece of paper...
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Forum: Beasts
03-12-2013, 08:11 AM
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Skidplate and handguards
Hi Boulder ... I modified a Hepco Becker / Krauser skidplate with a front extension which uses the bolts that grab the front of the engine instead of the original which is bolted to the engine ......
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Forum: Beasts
03-12-2013, 07:02 AM
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OEM crashbars
Don`t get rid of all the OEM crashbars ... just the top (useless) ... the low part is great for the engine waterpump protection ... supplement that with the Altrider crashbars and you have the best...
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Forum: Beasts
03-10-2013, 05:49 PM
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White to Raven
Great pictures Jaume ... it seems your white is turning black :clap... faster? :evil ... you need the 18 inch wheel on the rear.
Saludos,
Roberto aka Thagua
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Forum: Beasts
02-23-2013, 08:25 AM
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Exhaust cover
Or try this one in fiber-carbon ... looks great and covers complete my Akra
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj85/thagua/XT1200Z_Super%20Tenere/sized_2012-07-16112408.jpg
Cheers,
Roberto
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Forum: Beasts
02-23-2013, 07:52 AM
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Not available for Blews
Forgot to mention that my fiber-carbon fork guards are not available for Blew bikes ... except Pluric's if he paints his front fender BLACK ... forgot to mention that thanks to Pluric I added the...
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Forum: Beasts
02-21-2013, 02:02 PM
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Fork guards
Have them in fiberglass coated with carbon mat.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj85/thagua/XT1200Z_Super%20Tenere/sized_2012-07-15125734.jpg...
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Forum: Beasts
12-29-2012, 08:30 AM
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Germans are more efficient
Did mine together with a friend ... OTR handled it very fast and in a week I got it back ... and I'm in South America with a lousy Post Office.
Roberto
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Forum: Beasts
12-27-2012, 04:39 PM
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Nice black beast
Hello Donkeez ... excellent bike and better colour ... Black is Black ... where did you bought the plugs for the oil filling and the lower one ... mine broke because of overtightening....
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Forum: Beasts
12-09-2012, 10:39 AM
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Top case out
Hola Jaume, everybody is right when reducing weight ... and for big trips off-road I use the Giant Loop ... but for this day trip I had planned to do it in my TW200 but it failed so picked the Big...
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Forum: Beasts
12-09-2012, 08:29 AM
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Rear 18 recommended
Try to upgrade your rear to an 18" ... it makes a different bike together with a 21" front ... but, you will have to use a 140/80/18 and not a wide 150 ...
Went for a ride up the mountains with a...
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Forum: Beasts
11-21-2012, 03:22 PM
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Protect your forks
Hola Javier ... Protect your forks ... for the lower use those sponge type covers (Acerbis) and for the upper, italian manufacturer Pro Grip makes a slip on carbon protection.
Saludos,
Roberto
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Forum: Beasts
11-21-2012, 11:48 AM
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Innovations
After your kind remarks and help with links my trailer has been cut 32 inches shorter to use it as a baggage trailer .. I am now considering a double wheel trailer as shown on the following...
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Forum: Beasts
11-21-2012, 11:20 AM
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Use progressive fork springs
Hola Jaumev ... I have done the upgrade to 21" on the front modifying the front fender and making the suspension more stiff on the last inches before bottoming with the Wilbers progressive springs....
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Forum: Beasts
11-11-2012, 05:14 PM
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Rear tires and more
Hi Mikef5000 ... the rear tire is a Metzeler Sahara Enduro 3 size 140/80/18 made in Brazil because I couldn't find a Heidenau of that same size to match my front Heidenau 90/90/21 ... unfortunately...
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Forum: Beasts
11-09-2012, 04:28 PM
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Questions on bike cart
Will have to modify my recent work on the carrying cart I've made for my S10 ... not good wjth a single wheel on the back when loading a top heavy load as my TW200 ... questions: Any restrictions on...
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Forum: Beasts
10-22-2012, 04:23 PM
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Funeral Bikers Service
My first thought was that this cart was able to carry a biker corpse together with flowers but I'm keeping the intended purpose of carrying my small dirt bike to places I wouldn`t dare risk my Black...
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Forum: Beasts
10-21-2012, 06:40 PM
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My single wheel cart
Testing the prototype of my single wheel cart ... or how would you name it?
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj85/thagua/XT1200Z_Super%20Tenere/sized_2012-10-13143003.jpg
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Forum: Beasts
10-12-2012, 07:10 AM
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NGK Iridium plugs
Hi Tremor ... asked Sparkplugs.com and they answered back confirming what you said ...
Thank you for contacting us! I see that the OEM # CPR8EB-9 is actually
available on our website as well,...
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Forum: Beasts
10-11-2012, 11:32 AM
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Aluminum bolts
They look nice with my repainted engine covers and sold by Pro-Bolt as you can see on the following pictures ...
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Forum: Beasts
10-11-2012, 11:24 AM
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Sparkplugs
Made a complete research because, as you say, there is no direct replacement listed on the NGK website, but they 'look' the same and the dimensions are equivalent ... just search the original...
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Forum: Beasts
10-10-2012, 04:59 PM
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Spark plug change
After 35000 km changed oil and before filling the Yamalube 10W50 I changed the three engine covers with new ones painted Pearl Black and replaced all bolts with black aluminum from Pro-Bolt
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Forum: Beasts
10-09-2012, 10:26 AM
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Bashplate
The main trouble in that skidplate is that you have to remove the 2 front bolts on the upper front which are also the front engine support ... this is not a safe method and could possibly damage the...
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Forum: Beasts
09-26-2012, 04:25 PM
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Carbon parts available
Have one set of Carbon/Fiberglass parts available. I can send it worldwide for USD$720. If someone interested just PM me.
Cheers,
Roberto
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Forum: Beasts
09-21-2012, 07:17 PM
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My bike for rent on January 2013
Have a trip to New Zealand starting the first days of January 2013 so my Black Pearl Super World Crosser will be available to anyone with expertize on this bikes to chase the Dakar or travel anywhere...
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Forum: Beasts
09-14-2012, 04:01 PM
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Carbon parts
Hi Javier ... the artist that does this panels and everything covered in carbon fiber mat can duplicate anything in fiberglass and cover it in carbon fiber ... I usually import a part I like such as...
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Forum: Beasts
09-14-2012, 11:35 AM
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Some additional mods
Well, I had to try it so I bought Altrider's engine guard and installed it without removing the OEM engine guard, except the upper part which has no use but installed the fog lights on the empty stud...
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Forum: Beasts
09-03-2012, 07:01 AM
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KTM vs Yamaha
Hola Javier ... when you install a steering dampener and get used to it you will allways miss it when riding on harsh terrain ... excellent handling on paved roads and sand ... just make the dampener...
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Forum: Beasts
09-02-2012, 11:40 AM
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My Super World Crosser 'Black Pearl'
Hi Jaumev ... maybe my Super World Crosser 'Black Pearl' meets everything ...
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj85/thagua/XT1200Z_Super%20Tenere/sized_2012-09-02152600.jpg
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Forum: Beasts
08-22-2012, 05:46 PM
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Linkage bones
Hola Javier ...try this link ... very good service
http://www.off-the-road.de/XT-1200-Z/Suspension/Linkage-bones-EEC-XT-1200-Z.html
Saludos,
Roberto
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Forum: Beasts
08-21-2012, 06:19 AM
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Me 2
+1 plus a Galfer rear brake line kit.
Cheers,
Thagua
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Forum: Beasts
08-18-2012, 07:41 AM
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Steering dampener
Hi Tim ... the Super has 2 holes (8mm) on its frame which I threaded them to 10x1.5 mm ... the frame is thick enough (3mm) so will hold well the steel plate which is the base of the post...
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Forum: Beasts
08-15-2012, 08:56 AM
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Sure
Hi Pluric ... on January 2013 when the Dakar starts I'll be riding with a friend and his bikes in NZ so my Black Pearl will be available the whole month ... PM if interested.
Cheers,
Thagua
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Forum: Beasts
08-14-2012, 03:44 PM
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Steering dampener
Hi everyone ... riding the beast on sand or mud is a challenge so I adapted my ROC Stompa steering dampener and the result is wonderful ... even Pluric can ride the Dakar with it ..although the front...
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Forum: Beasts
08-14-2012, 02:55 PM
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Black Pearl with 21/18
Thanks mate ... will check what KTM 990 guys are using ... here is my beauty
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj85/thagua/XT1200Z_Super%20Tenere/sized_IMG_0490.jpg
Cheers,
Roberto
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