The XT600 Thread

[snofrog]

Originally Posted by vudu

Hey Zombie,

I prefer the longer alloy tyre (tire) levers. Nothing worst that struggling to change a tyre on a hot day and lacking leverage.

Hey Snowy,

Depends. What hot parts have you got? PM me. Don't tell the others.

Lol a freshly rebuilt works shock and acerbis tank

[vudu]

Have an Acerbis. Tell me about the shock please. What weigh is it built for? Components? Race hard or off road comfy? $?

[Zombie_Stomp]

vudu,
Do you have a link to a website selling the type of levers you use, or a brand name? I had some long curved ones that were forged steel unfortunately heavy and not in my collection at the moment. Long and straight would be fine, aluminum is nice light weight.

I spent $85 on tools yesterday. Saw the individual price of wrenches versus a set and got the set. Will repurpose the useless sizes. I am looking to discover secondhand the fasteners that I haven't had to remove yet in my limited experience working on the XT. Please comment on the selection I have culled from my purchases yesterday:

1) Flathead screwdriver
2) Phillips head screwdriver
3) 8" crescent adjustable wrench (29mm capacity)
4) needle nose pliers (should have gotten 45 degree angled ones- would have been useful for spark plug retrieval.)
5) Ratchet and two 2" extensions
6) 9, 10, 12, 14, 18 (deep), and 22mm sockets. 18mm deep is for spark plug. 9 is because I found it for free along with ratchet at the junkyard/
7) 8, 10, 12, and 14mm wrenches, open and boxed end type.
8) 3, 4, and 5mm allen wrench sockets. Scrounged 3 and 4mm regular allen wrenches from old tool kit, as well as a larger SAE regular allen head for the brush guard handlebar end mounts. Have a t-handle 5mm allen wrench scrounged from the old kit too but may not be versatile or compact enough to include in this travel kit.
9) tire gauge
10) feeler gauge (need new one, this one doesn't have all the blades intact)

Getting the spark plug out was very difficult. I will need to add a universal joint extension to the kit for this job. Besides tire iron, valve core tool, and compact bicycle hand pump, are there any other items anyone can suggest?

[snofrog]

Originally Posted by vudu

Have an Acerbis. Tell me about the shock please. What weigh is it built for? Components? Race hard or off road comfy? $?

here is one like it
http://www.amazon.com/Works-Performa.../dp/B000GV543G

like I said . what is the best way of selling these ? one piece at a time or as a whole ?

[vudu]

Do you have a link to a website selling the type of levers you use, or a brand name? I had some long curved ones that were forged steel unfortunately heavy and not in my collection at the moment. Long and straight would be fine, aluminum is nice light weight.

I spent $85 on tools yesterday. Saw the individual price of wrenches versus a set and got the set. Will repurpose the useless sizes. I am looking to discover secondhand the fasteners that I haven't had to remove yet in my limited experience working on the XT. Please comment on the selection I have culled from my purchases yesterday:

1) Flathead screwdriver
2) Phillips head screwdriver
3) 8" crescent adjustable wrench (29mm capacity)
4) needle nose pliers (should have gotten 45 degree angled ones- would have been useful for spark plug retrieval.)
5) Ratchet and two 2" extensions
6) 9, 10, 12, 14, 18 (deep), and 22mm sockets. 18mm deep is for spark plug. 9 is because I found it for free along with ratchet at the junkyard/
7) 8, 10, 12, and 14mm wrenches, open and boxed end type.
8) tire gauge
9) feeler gauge (need new one, this one doesn't have all the blades intact)

Getting the spark plug out was very difficult. I will need to add a universal joint extension to the kit for this job. Besides tire iron, valve core tool, and compact bicycle hand pump, are there any other items anyone can suggest?

Found the tyre levers on ebay, checked just now and none suitable on ebay.com.au.

Think you may also need 11,13 & 17mm spanners and/or sockets. Or mine may be a bastard. Don't forget a set of metric allen keys. I like the long ones with the ball thingy on the end (allows for a bit of angle). I have a long nose pliers that reaches down for the plug. A tyre repair kit and tubes come in handy from time to time. I also use Inox (like WD40) liberally on my nuts. Helps as a penetrating oil, lubricant and cleaner. Soft and hard hammers. C spanner for the steering head . Oh and cable ties.

I expect that would cover most situations.

here is one like it
http://www.amazon.com/Works-Performa.../dp/B000GV543G

Nice but Geez cost a hundred more than my bike!

like I said . what is the best way of selling these ? one piece at a time or as a whole ?

As a whole is fastest and least work. I would expect you would make more money breaking it up and selling parts. If you still have them put the original parts back on and sell the nice stuff separately.

Good luck guys

[Zombie_Stomp]

*edited my tool list to include allen wrenches I have. Looking for specific piece-by-piece rundown as needed only for oil change, spark plug, valve gap, air filter, clutch, cables, carbs, tire repair, electrical, and other on-the-road breakdown situations and maintenance items.

[damo2010]

If your Kit is for long hauls, than think about
small 12v tyre pump
Small first aid kit
Rescue tape
Liquid metal
Wire and connectors
I'm more inclined to take the wrench for adjusting the shock preload
I have the orig plug spanner that has the rubber insert to grip the plug
I made sure my 10mm spanner can work on the tappet lock nuts
The rear shock top bolt needs a 14 or 16 or 17 socket, just can't quite remember which size, it also needs a short extension.
I always take a flat screw driver as you never know when u need one
Some sort of knife
The carby bleed screw needs a small Phillips head. Pays to check its condition in case prev owner has flogged it out. In fact, loosen it at home as they can become quite stuck
Must have a ring spanner for the front wheel axle lock nuts
Lock tight is so handy
Yamaha don't have to many bolts come loose but it pays to take some
Matches or some sort of fire starter
Small led torch in case your main torch fails
Duct tape

Might have covered a lot of what you already have or others comments but that was my brain dump on non standard tools

[damo2010]

In Aussie land I'd recommend a snake compression bandage as it can buy you six hour after a bite before medico help

[Zombie_Stomp]

Originally Posted by damo2010

If your Kit is for long hauls, than think about
small 12v tyre pump
Small first aid kit
Rescue tape
Liquid metal
Wire and connectors
I'm more inclined to take the wrench for adjusting the shock preload
I have the orig plug spanner that has the rubber insert to grip the plug
I made sure my 10mm spanner can work on the tappet lock nuts
The rear shock top bolt needs a 14 or 16 or 17 socket, just can't quite remember which size, it also needs a short extension.
I always take a flat screw driver as you never know when u need one
Some sort of knife
The carby bleed screw needs a small Phillips head. Pays to check its condition in case prev owner has flogged it out. In fact, loosen it at home as they can become quite stuck
Must have a ring spanner for the front wheel axle lock nuts
Lock tight is so handy
Yamaha don't have to many bolts come loose but it pays to take some
Matches or some sort of fire starter
Small led torch in case your main torch fails
Duct tape

Might have covered a lot of what you already have or others comments but that was my brain dump on non standard tools

- Safety wire.
That all makes sense, except I remember having a 12v tire pump at one point, and I don't remember if my enduro non-electric-start sized battery was enough to power it. Can you confirm a certain pump works with the XT's battery? I never did figure it out. I've got a lithium ion battery the previous owner installed so I m not exactly sure if they work the same way but it can't be charged by lead-acid battery chargers. Sure saves on weight though.

[damo2010]

Can't say much about the lit ion bty, but it seems unusual to have one in a old bike as they where all lead. I believe some of the new KTM etc have lit ion with purpose built charger

I'm guessing if you have a small bty in a kick start bike that you would need to run the motor at same time to keep up the power. My small slime pump takes a while to get from 15psi to 35 psi so bike may run a bit hot while you sit there

[damo2010]

Safety wire, I've never bothered with it. I've heard KTM riders talk most about the stuff, but that's understandable, bit like KLR riders carring lot of extra oil.

I tried to look over the bike most times I stopped and at night and only lost one frame bolt and one other time I caught it before a bolt fell out.

I did put wire on both brake and gear lever but did not need it as the saddle bags stop the bike from hitting the deck real hard

[joatmoa]

Hi all, just a quick note about tyre levers. I wouldn't trust alloy tyre levers! I use the fabulous Buzzetti 350mm levers as they have a great design, work brilliantly and have a small lip that stops you from pinching the tube. I shall be taking these, irrespective of the length and weight with me on my long trip next year. www.bikersabroad.com They are strong enough to get any tyre off of anything and in a pinch can be used to repair a frame providing you have the means to strap them on.

[D.T.]

Need to bump this thread.

My XT has been on standby all summer. Tried to start it today. No dice. Check float bowl, no fuel coming out the bottom. Take cover off, found float stuck. Drain bad gas, need to get some more.

Words of wisdom, don't neglect the bikes! I need a chain here again soon too.

[furylow]

Hi everybody!

Here I post a photo of my bike, a "new" (to me) 2KF, which I'm restoring (7 years lying in a garage)
It has started yet, but it sounds really weird, like a valve which is being pressed.
We have seen that the problem comes from the automatic decompressor, so I need to know how does it work and what should be the initial position. Also, the kick starter is a bit hard to move even whithout the spark plug....

Can anybody please help me? I have not found the 2KF service manual, and need to know that initial position and what is the pruporse of that screw placed just near the automatic decompressor.

Otherwise, the motor runs ok and valve clearances are ok...

Thanks in advance!

[D.T.]

Neglect is a bad thing. Mine has only been idle for 6 months! Too long, yet alone 7 years! Outside? I'd say the motor is full of rust and gunk. Even if the motor was fogged 7 years ago that is too long to sit. May need to remove the top end. Those fork seals are probably junk too.