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It was my fault. I replied to another members message, asking me if the tank is still available. I thought the message was from you. I opened the message on my phone and didn't realize that the forum names didn't match... Clearly my mistake Sorry about that.

Are you guys having a spelling competition?

I have a basically brand new black tank. R1200 plus R60 for Pudo locker to locker. Just let me know if you are interested.

I have a very original (apart from the indicators) 80cc Chappy that I might sell. It's complete with original key, but not running at the moment and I just have too many projects and no time to fix it... I even have some paperwork (deregistration?) somewhere. I would like to get 12k for it. Just...

I can help you with that. I have done a few of those with very good results.

You are welcome to contact me tomorrow.

.... some more XT-WEEKEND-WHEEL-PORN

ready?

you started it...

some XT wheel porn for the weekend...

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That is actually a good (unintended?) question. That would be the only case where I tighten the nut to the rim. I usually cut out the valve section from a old tube and fit it to the rim (tight-nutted :p). Then you can use air pressure to get the tyre with the mousse seated properly

I can only offer you a new set of progressive springs - or a used set of original ones...

Another good addition are those (Honda style) rubber valve mud guards. They keep dirt and moisture out once you have drilled the valve hole larger. I have those in stock.

I always tighten the nut against the valve cap. On my own bikes (or if customers ask for it) I file the valve hole to a oval shape or simply drill it bigger. The result is that the valve stem won't rip off immediately when the tyre shifts on the rim. The only reason why I keep the nut on is that...

The rear shock (and the front forks) seem to be a 1:1 copy of the Honda CRF450L (and some CRF250/450R) Showa suspension. I had a look into those 49mm Closed Chamber forks and have to admit that it all looks very high quality inside and out. I assume that most suspension parts are...

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Thank you very much for the offer Bart! Will contact you tomorrow.

I will take it

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