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Brief update - strip down complete and off to blast and coating...

Cool - thanks for the advice...

Funny you mention the XT - this is her garage-mate...

Nice - rest assured she has been well treated - been in the family since early 90s (except for a brief stint in Durban, but managed to track her down and buy her back...)...

Yes - I put on DR650 front end (far better brakes and forks), changed the fenders and redid the cockpit - Renthal bars, new switchgear, mirrors, handguards, etc. Agree about rims - not convinced anodizing is an improvement - will probably just scrub up the originals (front rim is actually from...

Thats right - luckily kept all the original stuff.

Yeah - VIN search shows 81 so not genuine PD... Looking to rejuvenate her. Have all the original parts but have made some improvements along the way - mainly the front forks which made a massive difference. Also have electronic ignition to install through this process.

Hi there About to embark on rebuild of my 81 GS PD and was hoping for some guidance and advise… She still pulls like a train and rides like a dream, but is showing signs of her age and needs to some TLC… Wanat her to last another 40yrs Hoping for some guidance on good suppliers and service...

Long weekend indeed... Automegneto ran into troubles with starter rebuild and ended up ordering a new one - not quite sure how this is going to turn out, as I suspect they lost (or swopped...) mine and I have never heard of the make they sourced - Car Go. All sounds pretty dubious... >:( Rebuilt...

Hi there I am looking a set of levers and perches for a Honda XL650L (or similar) - clutch and brake, including the brake fluid reservoir? Anybody got a set lying around or could advise where to source 2nd hand - new prices are crazy. Thanks

Thanks guys - will give that a crack...

Hi guys... looking for some advise on XT500 carb rebuild. I have a carb that spend too many years rotting in somebodies back garden and needs some TLC - it is on the bike and the bike runs intermittently - I have rinsed and cleaned with engine cleaner and replaced the jets and set the float but...

Thanks for the assistance guys - much appreciated. Whipped the starter out and yes it is a Bosch - dropped it off at Automagneto in Maitland for rebuild. Managed to find a carb kit from Manicaa.com with arrived a couple of days ago - looks pretty good but will install over the weekend (in...

Hi there Hoping for some assistance - remember a previous thread that answered these two questions, but for the life of me can't track it down: - Carb rebuild - motor runs a little high on rev's when she is hot and I recall this indicates diaphragm issues. Seem to remember the Bing diaphragm is...

Hi there I am bringing an old XT back to life and have reached the limits of my electrical abilities - hoping for some advise? I would like to get the bike going before I drive into the full electrical circuit, but am struggling with spark. Don't suppose anybody can provide some guidance on a...