Hi JTB,
This concept for this rebuild (85% cosmetic 15% Mechanical) was born from discussions with Clubby and Wolfie Adv Moto on last years Tenere Tragics ride. 2013 being the 30th anniversary of the might XT600 Tenere ZL/34L was the basis for the colour change. The rebuild took approx 7 to 8 weeks to complete with around 4 weeks of research and component sourcing prior to the strip down date. Cost was around the $4400 mark which I will detail below. The bike had 16k on the odm prior to the rebuild and now has 21k on it after returning from the TT ride last month.
– Powder coating of frame and other ancillary items (Mudgee Powder Coaters) $460
– Custom white paint job (tank, head light surround, grey plastic covers and swing arm) (Hawkins Smash Repairs Mudgee) $1450
– Rebuilt wheels (new F and R Takasago rims 18′ rear, all new bearings and seals, cush drive bearing mod, powder coated hubs, and HD spokes, Talon billet rim locks) ( Ash Spoke Wheels Brisbane) $1500
– Head stem bearings (SKF) $60
– Custom ZL seat cover ( Seat Guzzler Brisbane) $250
– Custom “ZL Replica” seat graphics (Ring Master) $80
– XT660Z decal kit (EBay Italy) $100
– Genuine “Monocross” decals (EBay U.S.) $15
– Other custom graphics (Image signs Mudgee) $150
– General expenses lubricants, loctite, freight, bolts ect $350
This was a good rebuild to do as I addressed alot of general maintenance items, head stem bearings, wheel bearings, rear suspension bearings and it is also a great way to know how you bike goes together both mechanically and electrically. Every bolt in the bikes frame was lubed or loctited, every component was checked for wear and so on. The main thing with a rebuild like this is to stay focused and committed to the end product. Without a vision of what you want it sometimes can be difficult to stay on the right path. For me it was and enjoyable transformation, and the best part is most people who have had a look over think it is pretty cool.
The next rebuild is an original 83 model XT600 Tenere, but that one is planned to take a few years to do, maybe ready for the 2015 TT ride. Short term I’m also looking at a “Vinduro” class bike (maybe IT200) and also building up a race spec 450 Rallye Bike. I have attached a couple of before and after imges of my 09 XT660Z. Cheers.
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