Xt600e falling apart
Hi all,
I'm currently in Brazzaville, The Congo and after a gruelling few days to get here the bike I think is falling apart.
The airfilter came loose quite a while back and not looking it has been sucking in dust so now the oil consumption is sky high and smoke constantly comes out the exhaust, hence I'm having piston rings sent from the UK, if the bore is scored then I'm stuffed. Any advice on replacing piston rings!
The starter motor works when it wants often requring a tap with a hammer to free up whatever inside is jamming, so a strip down and clean is required
The Monoshock, HAGON, lasted for less than 4 months and 20,000kms with the damper failing so now the bottom pin has well and truly jammed in, if not bent and is going to need a bloody large hammer and a new one making. I've had the stock shock sent out to me but the removal of the pin is the problem. Aaargh.
The Touratech panniers are being held on by straps, with large splits in the alu from the mount points, the locks have failed, the waterproof seals are no more and the bottom spot welded seals have failed too, the bike has been 'over' numerous times and has been crashed 3.
Just thought I'd let you know
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