|
20 Nov 2007
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sax, Spain
Posts: 901
|
|
My Xt600
Just wanted to say, here she is, she isnt the prettiest XT in the world, but she is all I have and I love her to bits and although slow would willingly take her on any journey. here she is in the Mountains near Salinas in Spain, about 10 miles from where I live.
|
20 Nov 2007
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sax, Spain
Posts: 901
|
|
and this is when i first got her!
note the neat and tidy workshop conditions! actually, i didnt have a workshop then. i was working outside, but yes, i was too messy!
|
20 Nov 2007
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ripley, Derbyshire
Posts: 373
|
|
Ugly as hell... But I'd not kick her out of the Garage.
Great rebuild lots of love gone into her, also nice before and after pics puts a lot into context, I really love the Ammo boxes.
|
20 Nov 2007
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sax, Spain
Posts: 901
|
|
Ugly? you should see the rider!
Yep lee, a lotta love and skinned knuckles went into her.
I have replaced LOADS of stuff and replaced the swingarm bearings and shock linkages and bushes/ bearings etc are as good as
if not better than factory......... ( i used copaslip grease) and have replaced every bearing that isnt in the engine.
the list of bits is endless, but i wanted a bike that doesnt look too nickable as insurance here in Spain is ONLY 3rd PARTY
on a bike this age.
Last edited by Martynbiker; 20 Nov 2007 at 21:16.
|
21 Nov 2007
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Manchester UK
Posts: 235
|
|
She's a beaut! And just the terrain for her too.
|
21 Nov 2007
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ripley, Derbyshire
Posts: 373
|
|
Mmm Greasing bearing brings back nasty memories of needle bearings getting popped out of place :confused1: Stupid BMW designers.
They should also make screws and small plastic spacers ORANGE or SHOCKING PINK because I keep loosing them
|
21 Nov 2007
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sax, Spain
Posts: 901
|
|
old tip for needle bearings Lee.......
hold em in place with WAX! good old fashioned candle-wax. drip it around the needles till it holds them in place, then let it cool, a lighter or a match will melt any excess very quickly, and then assemble...... then heat up with a hair dryer till hot and then squirt the grease in with the grease gun forcing any wax out. any wax residue left behind wont do any harm anyway.
|
21 Nov 2007
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ripley, Derbyshire
Posts: 373
|
|
See (shakes head) I'd have never thought of doing that.
Lucky that I carry a small wax tea candle (ray mears told me to) so next time I have to do a service I will give it a go.
Thanks for the tip.
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Next HU Events
ALL Dates subject to change.
2025 Confirmed Events:
- Virginia: April 24-27 2025
- Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
- Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
- CanWest: July 10-13 2025
- Switzerland: Date TBC
- Ecuador: Date TBC
- Romania: Date TBC
- Austria: Sept. 11-14
- California: September 18-21
- France: September 19-21 2025
- Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025
Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!
Questions about an event? Ask here
See all event details
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|