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Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



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XT 600 Turbo.

Found this on an XT Facebook group.





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Bet that'll chew up the 5th gear

Must be good fun - if you can keep the front end down for the bends
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The newer xt's has no 5th gear problem, its a story from the past. I think xt'a made 20+ yeas ago that had that problem. Let it go

Cool bike, is there really no video?
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The bike in the picture does not have the newer 4PT(bulletproof) gearbox, so still vulnerable to 5th gear wear.
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Well at least there's no need to rejet for altitude .
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The bike in the picture does not have the newer 4PT(bulletproof) gearbox, so still vulnerable to 5th gear wear.
Bob

You're right! If ya'll take a look at the very first picture you can that that engine is one of the older ones(3TB) as the clutch is still on the left engine side.

This could also be one of those "Hybrid" 4PT that were sold in Australia.....


Cute project tho!


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OOOOOOOOOO AAAAAAAAAAAA I want one! If anyone finds a vid of this thing going, please, post it up!
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