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I have a 1986 xt600 and a 1992 xt600ee does anyone know how to put the 1992 motor into the 86 frame, if it is possible or where I can get a larger tank for the 1992? thanks in advance
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Yes it can be done, search this forum & you will find talk about it.

Don't you mean a bigger tank for the 86? what model do you have? obviously not a 1VJ if you needing a bigger tank right?

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Thanks Mezo,I believe the 86 is a 1VJ that why I'm thinking of putting the 92 engine in it I just can't seem to find a bigger tank to fit the 92 because of the oil filler cap.
Would it be easier to transfer fuel tanks and add a custom oil bottle to the '92?
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Im confused here, its not hard though.

What bike do you wan to run here? the 1VJ? or the 600E?

An acerbis tank will fit the 600E & the 600E engine will fit in the 1VJ.

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I guess its because he wants a bigger gastank, and they can be hard to find for a 90-95 xt600e.
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I guess its because he wants a bigger gastank, and they can be hard to find for a 90-95 xt600e.
He`s Aussie & the army here used 600E`s fitted with Acerbis tanks, so there will be some around, there`s one of these sat right next to me (not mine).



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Hi Mezo,
whats those boxes attached to the lower triple clamp on the x army xt's?

Sorry for off topic moment here.

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you could sell the 3TB (??) engine to me..
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Love the camo mint green fork boots.
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Love the camo mint green fork boots.
Yeah, they would make the bike totally dissapear in a Gay love pride parade
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Hi Mezo,
whats those boxes attached to the lower triple clamp on the x army xt's?

Sorry for off topic moment here.

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Boxes? i wondered what you was on about then. :confused1:

They are the blackout lights, you don't want to be riding your XT in time of war with a huge headlight giving the enemy your location.

It points a lower wattage beam of light down to the front wheel so you can still see obstacles. They come from the auctions here like that, no ignition key or anything just a switch to turn the bike on/off.

Most guys pull all the army wiring out & replace it with standard XT wiring (with ignition switch/key).

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About the XT 600e.
Hi mate, I have three of these ex Army bikes in Townsville and I am preparing them for a ride from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria. Could I get in contact with you as I have lots of questions about these bikes and I'm new to this make and model.
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