Recent content by Jake XT

I have watched the first 4 episodes and his "fellow traveller" actually rides pillion for part of the way. The XT hasn't missed a beat all way!!! :thumleft:

Glad to hear it :thumleft:

My 20k service cost R1800 at the end of last year, which was at Helderberg Yamaha Paarden Eiland. they check the valve clearances and do usual oil and filter etc on that service. I called a few other places and the price was similar so i decide to stick to dealers and get the book stamped. They...

ooh i feel your pain....... my dogs have eaten all four indicators, bike covers, brake components, bar end weights mudflaps to mention a few.

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:thumleft: Thanks Boere, will look into it....

The bike is a 2010 model I have owned from new, staying and working close to the beach has not been kind to the spokes, the rest of the bike is fine, other than the kappa "crappa" crash bars which are also rusting in spots despite having re-powdercoating them once already. I must admit I dont...

A LOCAL CHAP HERE IN CAPE TOWN DID THE WHOLE JOB. GRANT IS HIS NAME. PM ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE HIS NUMBER.

Yup even the tupperware rusts out here  :ricky:

Around R4k in total :dousing:, like I said it wasn't cheap.

Hi Guys My XT's spokes had seen better days so i had them replaced with stainless, also sprayed hubs and fitted some rim tape, wasn't cheap but looks much better.

Try lifting it with your right hand on the rear footpeg mount and left hand on the handelbar, makes it easier for me :biggrin:

Count me in with a +1

Thanks Crossed up, noticed that now and deleted the post.  Next time im in!!! :ricky: