Recent content by Rickster

Flex sounds like you have really good mates to ride with. Any of them Awesome and ride a WR450?

Hi Guys, A group of mates and I ride in Lesotho every year over the December 16th weekend. We are looking for a challenging route on Bridal paths and 4x4 tracks over 3 days. Anyone have routes to share? PS biggest bike is DRZ400 so not looking for GS routes😛 Rickster

Hi All, I have recently purchased a XT600e in December and took it on a 4 day trip though Lesotho. Bike was sluggish and felt like it was hesitating at cruising speed. I replaced the exhaust with one off my XT600z and the performance change was significant but the bike is still lumpy at steady...

Thanks LeCap. I will need to check out what caused the oil starvation but get what you say about the head being the first to go. I look forward to hearing what you think once you have looked at a head.

Go for the Yamaha, they have been developing desert bikes since the early 80's and seeing as more than 75% of the ride is in desert or semi desert conditions it pays to have that experience in the design. There are a few good books that will steer you in the right direction and let you know...

I will have a look at the site. Was there any mention on the durability of the panniers?

Thanks 2 Stroke Dan. Comments noted. Do you know of any common causes for oil starvation at the camshaft bearings?

The principle of the roller bearing conversion is to reduce the fiction that naturally exists on a bi -metal bearing cap. There is no thrust on a cam because there are no lateral forces, all forces are normal to the axis of the shaft. The roller bearing conversion improves the responsiveness...

Hi I have a XT600 that ran the cam bearing and would like to convert to roller bearings. Who can help me on the do's and don't of roller bearing conversions specifically related to lubrication of the bearings?

Flexington, see what you have got me into. Your little (big) project has spurred me on to getting my act together and sorting out the Terere's in my garage. I am not sure I will be going to the same level of detail as you but it's good to have a standard set for the rest of us to aspire to...

I have had one and a half XT600 Tenere's in my garage for about 7 years both in need of rebuild. I was sent the link to the Wild Dogs site by and mutual friend and though it was time to get my Butt in gear and get at least on of the bikes rebuilt and ready for an adventure. I have owned a...