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29 Jan 2013
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1991 XT600 Purchase?
Hi guys, a question for all the XT600 enthusiasts. My cousin is looking at a 1991 ex-Australian Army with 50,000 kilometres on the clock, for about $2,000.00 . He is attracted by the price and size as he is about 6 foot five inches and quite strong ( a farmer ) and perhaps weighs abou 95 kilos.
Whilst acknowledging the reputation of these bikes, it is quite high mileage and old; as a runabout on the farm is this a good idea? Are there any specific issues to this model that we need to look closely at. I've ask my cousin to look at a bigger budget and a newer bike such as the Suzuki DR400 as well. All advice appreciated.
Thanks
Shane
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29 Jan 2013
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I have seen in the the army, how Military equipment is treated or abused if you will. "Ride it like you stole it", and no major service before break down.
Therefore I would personally don't touch a ex army bike with this amount of km´s
It also seems a bit pricey, but i don't have a clue about the Australian price level. Or the Australian army.
On the other hand, the XT 600 is quit strong and base on stone-age technology. And it is easy to fix if something is wrong.
50kkm is normally not a problem for the engine if it treated nicely.
But expect rear swing arm assembly to be worn. And exhaust system to be rusted away.
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I'm wondering for a year or so, looking at these bikes, is it possible to ship one to Europe? And if it is, how much would that be? :confused1:
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Originally Posted by Mezo
More fun to fly here, ride it around Australia & then back home.
Mezo.
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Won't argue about that, haha! And would gladly do it if it would not cost me an arm and a leg! (~5000EUR)
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