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Hey there!
I've made a new thread a few days ago: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...00e-mods-43008

But anyway, here is my latest news lol
Bought a All Balls Fork Dust Seal kit for my new forks for 31.50$

AND I've just bought a couple of hours ago a 2006 YZ250F swingarm for 45$ + 15$ for s/h... a real bairgain!!!

I will be looking for a 1999-2009 YZ/WR 125/450 rear wheel hub.. Yamaha OEM part# 5ET-25311-00-00

If anyone one has a good one hanging around in the garage just let me know and make me an offer :P

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@Vando. Man, you're in some serious mods there on your topic. Too f***ing hardcore for me :P

Well, let me tell you what I have decided with my XT's suspension:

Front: I won't swap the fork, because a fork that has a larger diameter won't fit because of the 23L Acerbis tank (when I turn the handlebar at maximum, this one has 1,2 mm left, and the 43mm or 48mm fork has also a thicker triple clamp...). What I will do, is change the springs with progressive ones for now, and that's it, cause I don't have any info on where I can get some emulators...

Rear: for now, I will fit a progressive spring. Hyperpro makes them (however, their customer service skills pretty suck) and hopefully I can get a stiffer one (they have a kit with fork springs + shock spring + oil at about 200 EUR).
Wilbers can deliver a rear shock that increses the height of the bike with up to 40mm (and it's plug and play, no mods necessary), so this part is very easy, but I will consider it in the future only.


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ekkemu is it only on full lock where the accerbis tank clearance is an issue post a pic with some measurements and i'll do a comparison to the ktm yokes i have on my bike, i used the widest i could find to give more clearance due to using yzf600 wheels which have wider hubs so if mine still clear the tank the yz or wr yokes should be narrower and still give enough clearance.

i just posted more pics on my super moto xt600e thread which shows the front end a bit more clearly.

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...xt600e-43298-2
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Hi Guys,

I have a questions and hope somebody can help me. We are going on a trip to south east asia in january and I found a 2002 Yamaha XT600 for my wife. Does anybody know if I can get a lowering kit for this bike? She can get her foot on the ground but for the trip I defenetly have to lower it a bit. What is the best solution and where can I get the stuff?

Thanks a lot

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Hi Mario

I've recently fitted a KEDO lowering kit to my XT600 2003 year bike.
It needs some minor work on the linkage to fit and I would suggest
taking the opportunity to check/grease your suspension
bearings at the same time.

Not been off road with it yet but on road handling and suspension
is great so I'm confident off roading will be as good.

Both front and rear suspension is lowered and you get a part for
the side stand adjustment - well recommended.


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A few pics of a moded 84 tt600



This bike is so very nice off road and on And have had a lot of experience with different bikes.
So you can turn a dinosaur into a tiger.
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more of suspension pics
The donor bike was a 1997 Honda CR500 with newer Showa forks from a 2001 CR 250.
The job took several evenings (2 weeks worth) to complete
A tig welder and lathe were needed to accomplish.
I got fairly lucky with the the actual work necessary to complete as there are many interchangeable bearings and and such with the Honda
Essentially all the Honda stuff worked way easier than I had imagined.
All the suspension is from the Honda including rims, brakes, swing arm, linkage, triple clamps ECT...
The following pictures show what is possible with some fab skills and a little imagination.
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xt600 emulators
Hi guys, yes i know this thread is old, but did anyone ever get any drawings for fork emulators for the tenere?

if so, do you want to share the wisdom.
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Hi All,

I just purchased a new to me '85 XT600 with only 7200km's on it. I like the price, and the bike genre seems to be well liked except for the soft suspension and the small tank. A Clarke tank can fix the later issue, but what about the suspension?

I want the bike to be capable off road, not mushy. I've had a DR350P with modified suspension before, and I liked it.

I know there are a lot of suspension options for this bike, but I have a few questions:

1) Will a similar year TT600 linkage help the rear suspension? Do i need the TT shock if I change the linkage?
2) Should i instead just rebuild the stock shock and use a new spring, if so what rate? I weigh 210lbs.
3) Works shock? Other?
4) Racetech emulator for the fork?
5) Substitute a fork from another newer bike? They are cheap on ebay...anyone done this on a XT or TT?
6) Just add new oil and seals for the fork? New stiffer springs? Again, what rates? Oil viscosity?

does anyone know the differences between the tt600 and xt600 suspension? The fiches say there are......is it worth it to change over?

I want the bike to handle in such a way that it instils confidence and is not twitchy or washing out, i.e. no big negative traits. This is not a racebike, but it should be fun.

Thoughts?

ciao for now.....jimmy
The YSS shock is EXCELLENT!!! I also modified the stock forks by welding 2 out of the 4 oil holes on the damper rods shut... this gives you much better dampening. Also you need to install the Progressive springs... the bike will be night and day!
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May I suggest that instead of trying to re-engineer a suspension that you give Ted Porter a call or email. He is at Ted Porter's BeemerShop - Welcome. He is a suspension expert and can supply YSS or Wilbers shocks for your XT600.

I have just ordered a new shock and new front springs for my USA model 1986 XT600. He can supply front fork springs to match the rear shock setup. This is an engineered solution. If you get the shock with compression and rebounding adjustment it all comes with a remote reservoir and complete setup instructions.

This method is NOT cheap, around 1000 US dollars but will transform the bike. As soon as I get mine setup I'll report here and other forums. I will include part numbers as well but if you go with Ted Porter, he will assist you in getting it right. He will usually call you after you have emailed him with your order request.

Look at the testimonials page and you will see what I mean about good service.
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Émulator For 2kf
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I m looking for a drawing to manufacture an emulator for my 2kf
Can amyone help ?
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Hi Ekkemu

I had the emulators made at a local machine shop. They are cheap and easy to make. If you give me an e-mail address I will send you a drawing so you can have them made anywhere that has got a lathe.

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Hi Philip ,
can you Shane your emulator drawing With me ?
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can you Shane your emulator drawing With me ?
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He has not logged in since 2009, i suggest you send him a PM.

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