Archie's TE610 thread - Now for sale (R45k)

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Archangel

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AJS (all models)
So as you might have gathered, I got my grubby little paws on a '09 TE610.

I just thought it would be a good idea to keep all my mods, upgrades, repairs etc in one thread for easy future references.

This is where it all started...

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From what I could gather, this bike was first owned by Great White and then by Bikoholic.

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I don't know how to get the bike this clean again.  ???

So in the first week, I pick up a couple of things that irritated me...

1. I ran out of fuel twice without the fuel light coming on.
2. The gear lever was very low. I don't know how anybody could fit their foot underneath. Not to mention when wearing an MX boot. :-\
3. The bike was "sweating" oil from what appears to be the rubber through which you do the valve clearances.
4. I can't see anything in the mirrors.
5. Wind protection will be necessary when traveling longer distances... (I'm used to my 950 with touring screen)
6. Fuel consumption and range wasn't what I expected.

This will likely end up as being my "To do list" of things to fix.

Some mods that have already been done on this bike:
1. The front fender/mudguard was replaced. They're originally white.
2. LED spotlights fitted. A must if riding at night, as the headlight is crap.
3. Carbon Fibre covers made for the exhaust.
4. 630 side stand
5. Soft luggage racks (shown in the picture below)
6. Power Up Mod

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Then I had this issue with the hole in my exhaust...

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Which I had repaired.

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I also fitted a new rear tyre (Metzeler Karoo 3) which I don't like very much. When I commute, I fit a (necessary evil) topbox as shown below...

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I fitted some fold away mirrors which doesn't look particularly great, but at least now I can see behind me.

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I've made a mod to the gear lever (pics to follow) and I'm busy with the indicators and I've broken two of them while playing in the quarry.
 
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