spokes & xt600 type & piston & gears
Am preparing for the Amsterdam - Cape Town. Just bought 2 Tenere´s, one 55W and a 3DS (according to the serial number).
About the spokes, both bikes have alumium, I suppose alloy rims, suppose with standard spokes 3 mm. Is it advisable to replace the spokes with heavier spokes, if so, which diameter, is stainless steel better or not?
Type - I cannot find the 3DS anywhere on the internet. It is from 1989. Any known problems with this type of Tenere?
I opened up the engine of the 55W. Indeed, 3 of the five gears have serious pitting, so need to be replaced. Can I use the whole set from another XT600, ie. both shafts and gears?
Also, the piston does not look new anymore. On the loaded side one stained spot. Also, oil scraper ring does not move freely in the groove. Engine runs and starts well, no excessive smoke.
Could I just replace the piston rings, or need to rebore and fit new piston?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Auke
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