The XT600 Thread

[Zombie_Stomp]

My frustration over lack of side racks is fading a little. I found this valuable web address from a guy called Folco who owns a 2KF with these racks. http://www.accessorimotocross.it/ind...rse-rally.html
I can likely safely assume the european model they'll be basing them on is a 2KF like mine, so I can just go by year. Now how to indicate which year mine is when ordering is a different question. They make these for several bikes but they are all listed on one page with no way to select a year/make/model. So I am asking them, in English, how to do that. They're pretty affordable, and I imagine I'll be welding on some crossbar action and maybe some of those cool steel tube hoops, with all the bracketry already laid out for me via their minimalist racks.

[peak]

My '89 starts right up and runs well for an hour or so, then suddenly dies with a slight backfire, and must rest for 20 min. before she'll start again. shop recently rebuilt carb and valve job. sound freakish? normal? any and all advice appreciated...

[Sic Semper Tyrannis]

Tank vent clogged?

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[ramos1291]

RR overheating? Happens to me at extended periods of high speeds (anything above 60ish )

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[Sydney Andy]

Originally Posted by Zombie_Stomp

My frustration over lack of side racks is fading a little. I found this valuable web address from a guy called Folco who owns a 2KF with these racks. http://www.accessorimotocross.it/ind...rse-rally.html
I can likely safely assume the european model they'll be basing them on is a 2KF like mine, so I can just go by year. Now how to indicate which year mine is when ordering is a different question. They make these for several bikes but they are all listed on one page with no way to select a year/make/model. So I am asking them, in English, how to do that. They're pretty affordable, and I imagine I'll be welding on some crossbar action and maybe some of those cool steel tube hoops, with all the bracketry already laid out for me via their minimalist racks.

I wish they made one of those racks (the red luggage rack) to fit my 2002 600E ...!!!!! It looks like just what I am after...!!

[Zombie_Stomp]

Originally Posted by Sydney Andy

I wish they made one of those racks (the red luggage rack) to fit my 2002 600E ...!!!!! It looks like just what I am after...!!

I need someone to buy the pannier racks and ship them to me apparently. The people who make them will not respond to my questions, even translated to italian. They don't seem to ship to the usa on their site, or have a place to specify the model number for the individual bike of that style of rack in the ordering process. Frustration mounting. They may have that rack for your bike. check http://www.accessorimotocross.it/ind...re-rally1.html

[mr bones]

OK so made a tool for the forks. Works a treat. I've now changed to 15 weight oil, progressive springs, new seals & given everything a good clean out. Also a new heavy progressive rear spring & new cush drive rubbers.

Test ride felt OK just gotta put me fork boots back on.


Oh I hear the trail calling to me.

[Olas]

Nobody needs a good deal on a top end?

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...php?p=19784123

[D.T.]

I don't know if I will get the old girl up to snuff again.

Cylinder is so worn out that it rattles like a sob. I may try to find a used cylinder some day and have it bored to fit the piston. 40k miles is a lot for the old thing.

[bosley1980]

Please someone...
Do you know what mark of tires is this?

[webmonstro]

Originally Posted by bosley1980

Please someone...
Do you know what mark of tires is this?

look like tkc 80

here's mine with those tires:

[bosley1980]

Originally Posted by webmonstro

look like tkc 80

here's mine with those tires:

You're absolutely right it looks like exactly.
And how satisfied are you with these tire? Would you recommend me?
Dimensions:
Front 90/90-21
Rear 120/90-17 or 130/80-17 (you have?)

A friend have Tire still in the garage and can't advise me (experience).
But this does not seem like TKC80 and it's on the XT (dimensions) come to me those bigger stopper and profil rounder, maybe they will change the rim profile...

[webmonstro]

Originally Posted by bosley1980

You're absolutely right it looks like exactly.

And how satisfied are you with these tire? Would you recommend me?

A friend have Tire still in the garage and can't advise me (experience).
But this does not seem like TKC80 and it's on the XT (dimensions) come to me those bigger stopper and profil rounder, maybe they will change the rim profile...

very satisfied !
Used to have shinko and these are better on the street and MUCH better off road
i've got a 130 on the back but if it where now i'd go for a 120
only con is that they are a bit loud, and so far only got 1500 km on them so not know how long they will last
I got them from a friend who sold them to me with less then 100km on them (he sold the bike and had them left over)
so i got them very cheap (50€ both with 2 michelin reinforced 3mm inner tubes ) :)


Nuno

[Zombie_Stomp]

Originally Posted by Zombie_Stomp

I need someone to buy the pannier racks and ship them to me apparently. The people who make them will not respond to my questions, even translated to italian. They don't seem to ship to the usa on their site, or have a place to specify the model number for the individual bike of that style of rack in the ordering process. Frustration mounting. They may have that rack for your bike. check http://www.accessorimotocross.it/ind...re-rally1.html

Looking for some help from someone on the eurasian continent. Anyone? Will pay you for your time & effort. Need these shipped to the US which they apparently don't do. Italian speaking a plus.

[snowjob]

Originally Posted by Zombie_Stomp

Looking for some help from someone on the eurasian continent. Anyone? Will pay you for your time & effort. Need these shipped to the US which they apparently don't do. Italian speaking a plus.

Funny you should say this. I was just joking about this possibility with a few other inmates last night. I have an XT600 in Wisconsin, and getting parts is a real pain. My best success has been KEDO in Germany, but it is still slow and costly to order them.

The funny part is that I am moving to the UK on Saturday and will likely get another XT600 once I arrive. As an aside, I made my own rear rack for the XT since ordering one was costly. Not real pretty, but it worked great on my last trip.





The racks cost ~$30 worth of tubing and a bit of steel plate. The higher cost was the tubing bender. I already had all the other metal working gear to build them.