Elefant Sightings?

[Motophile]

I have a 94 E900 with extremely low miles that has been just collecting dust in my garage for years. It has some scratches, fading and rigged up front fender but otherwise good shape. Corbin seat. New chain, sprockets, tires, clutch fibers and springs, extra tire. Needs further upgrading to be a great ride but it is a perfect platform to start. Tank has been drained and will need battery and maybe a quick carb cleaning to fire up. A serious inquiry will get me motivated to get it running, or if you prefer you can do it yourself. Don't ride much anymore and want other toys. $4000 firm. Fort Worth, TX. Did I mention extremely low miles? Serious inquiries and I can dig it out for pics. I have posted pics of it and offered to sell it before in this thread years ago, a search might find photos.
Thanks, Ron

[Tony T]

Seeing as there hasn't been many 'Elefant Sightings' in this thread for a while, I figured I'd add a couple........

[jerdog53]

Originally Posted by Tony T

Seeing as there hasn't been many 'Elefant Sightings' in this thread for a while, I figured I'd add a couple........

[elefantman]

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here's another elefant that's out of work. it lives in oz, and is just on 10,000kms. i bought it in Japan and am the second owner, but alas, as i get older and smaller, it's just a bit too tall for me.

if you live in this part of the world, it's on bikesales.

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[Curtis in Texas]

Here's the pictures or you. Nice looking bike!!!!!



here's another elefant that's out of work. it lives in oz, and is just on 10,000kms. i bought it in Japan and am the second owner, but alas, as i get older and smaller, it's just a bit too tall for me.

if you live in this part of the world, it's on bikesales.

[elefantman]

thanks curtis, i think i finally figured it out....http://d26ya5yqg8yyvs.cloudfront.net/clap.gif

[MotorCade]

Gorgeous bike!

Here's one of mine right now... actually more in pieces than when photo was taken.


IMG_1094 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

I just finished adjusting the valves... besides that, she's getting: new oil separator, new throttle cables, new clutch slave, fresh motul oil, fresh brake and clutch fluid, new belts, a digital voltmeter, and a good cleaning. Might rebuild the carbs while I'm in there.

Cheers,

Cade

[Dewey V]

Hey all,
I'm in the market for a 650 Elefant, so if anybody knows of one please keep me in mind.

Thanks
Dewey

[Curtis in Texas]

Originally Posted by Dewey V

Hey all,
I'm in the market for a 650 Elefant, so if anybody knows of one please keep me in mind.

Thanks
Dewey

Too bad you're looking for a 650. I've got a 95 E900 in my stable that I've been having a hard time finding time to ride and have been kicking around the idea of selling to someone who'll appreciate it.
Curtis

[Elefant]

Originally Posted by Dewey V

Hey all,
I'm in the market for a 650 Elefant, so if anybody knows of one please keep me in mind.

Thanks
Dewey

I've got what you're looking for. '85, 5400 miles, just did valves and belts, starter solenoid, chain roller and swingarm guide, petcock, regulator, starting wiring, and I'm about to pick up the carbs fully rebuilt, no expenses spared from Herdan. Man, that was a pretty penny...

But I'm afraid is not for sale.... Haven't put but 100 miles on it since I bought it, but it's been garage furniture for a good 8 or more years. Some times life's priorities change.... Hopefully next year will get couple thousand miles...

And I'm in PA too....

Sorry. Had to . Good luck with your search..

[Dewey V]

Originally Posted by Curtis in Texas

Too bad you're looking for a 650. I've got a 95 E900 in my stable that I've been having a hard time finding time to ride and have been kicking around the idea of selling to someone who'll appreciate it.
Curtis

Curtis,
I've already had a 900 but that doesn't mean that I wouldn't buy another. Then I could go back into the chain-slider business.

I'll PM you my e-mail so you can send pics.

[Wyvern]

Originally Posted by Dewey V

Curtis,
I've already had a 900 but that doesn't mean that I wouldn't buy another. Then I could go back into the chain-slider business.

I'll PM you my e-mail so you can send pics.

I have my 900 in the Flea Market / Bikes. . sorry to say ...even the chain sliders are good

[MotorCade]

Got one of my 'Fants out for a ride this last weekend up at Big Bear.

Didn't do such a good job of snapping pics, I have a few, but none of the beautiful scenery I came across.

The bike handled the fire roads and deep sand with no problems, and was lovely even over some decent whoops. I probably got a maximum of 2 whole inches of air under the tires at spots. Gobs and gobs of power after her recent valve job (plus lots of deferred maintenance).

Mainly was getting up there to take the wife and sons camping - One boy's first time camping ever (8 months old) and the other's first time riding his dirt bike on actual dirt. (Which means I did the wuss thing and trucked the bike up) We had a ball. My gut feel is that this bike is probably a better bike off road than almost any modern enduro. While it can definitely play on road, it really handles much better off road than I'd have guessed. I didn't try any black routes, but green and blue are no sweat for this thing.

I loved some of the comments - a couple older folks up there knew what it was and came up to ask about it later at camp - another group of riders: "You didn't tell us you brought a tank!" but everyone seemed to love it. I know I did.

I did manage to break one part - my fork protectors, which had been cracked multiple times over and just couldn't handle the washboards and big bumps. I used up about 8 inches of suspension travel on the biggest hit somewhere, according to my calibrated eyeball on the fork slider. Nice and smooth - didn't upset the bike at all.

So here's some pics:

Camp and unpacked!

IMG_4729 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

Babes, Booze, and Bikes

IMG_4730 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

How to fix a KLX like a KLR

IMG_4734 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

Still clean and shiny!

IMG_4739 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

Nice butt

IMG_4728 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

Woodsman in training

IMG_4723 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

Skinny dog is not impressed

IMG_4736 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

[MotorCade]

Imperial Forest Ranger?

IMG_4767 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

Heading out for adventure

IMG_4769 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

Roughing it for lunch

IMG_4770 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

Teaching the boy to shoot

IMG_4772 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

So that's what was rattling!

IMG_4782 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

New Contis and busted fork guard

IMG_4784 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

[MotorCade]

Dusty Elefant - she got lots dirtier later - but I didn't snap pics to prove it...

IMG_4785 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

Wine in a tin cup

IMG_4787 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

Baby is also not impressed

IMG_4771 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

Napping in the pines

IMG_4762 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

Elefants and fire!

IMG_4805 by MotorCade77, on Flickr

Riley and his riding buddies from another camp

IMG_4820 by MotorCade77, on Flickr