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Originally Posted by backofbeyond
Slight engine mix up there Ted. Your ebay link is to a 604 - the one with the Rotax engine rather than the Suzuki. The rest of it is much the same though - WP suspension, Brembo brakes etc.
The Rotax engine is a bit agricultural to say the least (it's not known as a tractor in CCM circles for nothing) but it's reliable enough and you get used to the rattles after a while!
I bought mine back in 2005 and bit by bit have been converting it into a cheap as chips overlander. It's now at the stage where I'd take it just about anywhere. Good points on it are the aforementioned suspension, brakes etc together with a strong frame / bolt on subframe. Bad stuff is mainly the detailing and to some extent the way it was screwed together in the factory but as there's nothing complicated about it it can all be DIY fixed if you're that way inclined. I thought it was the basis of a reasonable long distance bike and so far I've been surprised at how good its been. Even the original battery lasted nearly 10yrs.
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Yup.. Posted the wrong link..
Updated the OP now..
Yeah.... That's what I was thinking. Great chassic, engine, suspension and brakes...
Find a big tank that fits, pimp and solidify the electrics, get a nice seat and 'Bob's your uncle'....
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