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singletrackmind wrote:

Judging by the results Honda have their desert spec 450 dialled.

STM

Its early days Scott its there first result I think, would be good to have another outright capable team there with the others but

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EAGLE`02 wrote:

Yeah James,,,
Ring the OBT Tenere Guru :laugh:

He will even do it for you

Nah not really, its just that you don’t need new rear sprocket nuts and stuff with the Tenere and the front sprocket nut is 32mm and not many people have a socket that big. Also the lock tab normally needs replacing and I have a few new ones. I also have a few new chains that come on them, they are good chains but I replace them because they aren’t gold :laugh: :laugh: Also its probably cush drive bearing time

That is why I said ring me, the rest of it was all good stuff

TB

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EAGLE`02 wrote:

Easy job to do the sprockets & chain mate, just a few hints to help you along.

With chain still on, Use a piece of pipe (I use trolley jack handle) thru the rear wheel to lock under the swingarm.
This enables you to undo the front sprocket nut/bolt (different bikes have different sprocket setups).
Always use new bolts and nuts when fitting the new rear sprocket, don`t overtighten sprocket bolts because they will stretch :whistle:

Fit new front sprocket but nut/bolts hand tight only.

Fit new chain being careful to set the correct length to suit your bike , use chain breaker to remove links (I have used a grinder to grind rivet heads in the past) A breaker is a better investment $50 for a toolbag size one.
Be sure to install the master link with the open end of the clip facing the rear of the bike when it passes over the front sprocket.

Retension the front sprocket nut/bolt by using the pipe method again, but this time locking on the top of swingarm.

Use a small screwdriver in between the chain & sprocket, turn wheel in reverse and tension axle nut, then remove screwdriver,,,

ALL DONE

Sorry I have no pics to explain these, might be able to take some examples later today if you need James

Ring me James :laugh: :laugh:

TB

[GregMember]

Added to the list James

You may want to put a set of chain and sprockets on before it but. The mileage you have got out of the originals is mind blowing

TB

[GregMember]

Maybe broke my postie :blush:

And they said they are unbreakable :laugh: :laugh:

Warranty Pete, warranty I say

TB

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Got the new one a while ago

New

Old and new together

Then it was down to Teknik’s and a full two days, swapping the exhaust, damper and Ohlin’s shock. Then it was all new components for the new bike which included:

Bash plate
Crash Bars
Forks built and modified
Gold Chain
Led Blinkers
Cut the rear plate holder
Grease all linkages
Wire all the USB chargers
12volt outlets
Reroute main harness
Air cleaner cover mod
Fuse power and earths
Cush drive mod
Rear plate
Pannier Racks
Brake snakes
New 606 rear tyre
New 952 front tyre
Rim locks front and rear
UHD Tubes
Wheels balanced
Plus

Then the forks from the old bike needed to be serviced and resprung for the new owners ride ability and weight. The rear shock for the new bike was then modified by Nick and fitted to the old bike. I Barrett single slip-on was then added to the old bike

Photos

Old before I started

Parts parts and more parts

Into the new one

Metal Mule Radiator protector

Old

Finished old on left

New home

For those interested a standard exhaust weighs 7.3 kilos :ohmy:

First Ride

As of the end of last ride

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[GregMember]

Fitted a new key ring my youngest gave me :laugh:

TB

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wolfie wrote:

I need a new front ,what is everybody liking on the front ?

Michelin MH3 front

They wear great and stick like shit to a blanket

TB

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EAGLE`02 wrote:

You might as well forget the OBT fireplace TB :laugh:

Yeah will do, was going to burn your KTM but then I remembered shit doesn’t burn it smoulders :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

See ya there

TB

[GregMember]

Happy Birthday Puddles, how is the foot mate

TB

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james wrote:

Is this ride still kicking off from St Albans TB :unsure:

Thanks James

At this stage yes mate

TB

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james wrote:

Changed my first ever set of tyres today To say I am stoked with the outcome would be an understatement. I know it sounds lame by comparison to what others do to their bikes around here but for me it was milestone and a new trick learnt

I even resisted the temptation of squeezing the brakes with the wheels off :laugh: :laugh:

Legend effort James mate well done, sky is the limit from here champ

TB

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Oldfatbeerman wrote:

Thanks TB , sounds like it has not changed much since I last drove it in my Kombi 20 years ago , all good to go then .

It’s a little rougher then when we drove a company falcon through one night chasing tail in Port :whistle: but a fourby will shit it in

TB

[GregMember]

Patches wont stick I am told to UHD tubes because of the high real rubber content in the tube. Also remember that UHDs lose pressure over time because the rubber leaches the air slowly

TB

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If you are anywhere near Penrith tomorrow I have plenty of tubes and will change it for you

TB

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