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by philb
Fri Aug 16, 2019 3:57 pm
Forum: The XT600 Forum
Topic: XT600e (4PT) Suspension Link bushes
Replies: 8
Views: 6304

Re: XT600e (4PT) Suspension Link bushes

Carno,

Thanks for checking for me...

I just got home from work & double checked... 20x23x15 is spot on. :rofl:

I've just bought two of these bad boys after checking the net... :bouncing-boobs:

https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/p142949/MB2015X-Bronze-Backed-Steel-Bush-20x23x15mm/product_info ...
by philb
Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:53 pm
Forum: Restorations & Rebuilds
Topic: 3AJ rebuild ... at last
Replies: 69
Views: 24233

Re: 3AJ rebuild ... at last

I've got a 4PT just 10 minutes up the road in Hereford..... :ride: :funkynanna: :funkynanna: :funkynanna: :funkynanna:
by philb
Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:28 pm
Forum: The XT600 Forum
Topic: Carburettor removal
Replies: 17
Views: 5470

Re: Carburettor removal

What condition was the float pin that holds the float on? (Can the float move easily/freely on it?).
Float isn't holed or split? (Hot cup of water, hold under water with wifes tea spoon, look for bubbles).
Float isn't bent so its touching the sides of the float bowl?
Was the float level adjustment ...
by philb
Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:08 pm
Forum: The XT600 Forum
Topic: XT600e (4PT) Suspension Link bushes
Replies: 8
Views: 6304

Re: XT600e (4PT) Suspension Link bushes

Cadno,

The bolt shank is in good condition so that's not a worry, but sound advice thanks.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GB2015DU-Glacier-Bush-20mm-ID-23mm-OD-15mm-Wide/191917645229?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Is this the right size bush for the job... I'm sat about 20 ...
by philb
Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:29 am
Forum: The XT600 Forum
Topic: XT600e (4PT) Suspension Link bushes
Replies: 8
Views: 6304

Re: XT600e (4PT) Suspension Link bushes

Power of the interweb!

Anyone bought any bushes from here?

https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/Beari ... index.html
by philb
Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:00 am
Forum: The XT600 Forum
Topic: XT600e (4PT) Suspension Link bushes
Replies: 8
Views: 6304

XT600e (4PT) Suspension Link bushes

Guys,

Now these bushes (90386-20123) are wankered...

https://i.imgur.com/BhEKEHE.png?1

I've already bought a new sleeve (35) and the bolt is okay.

I don't want to pay £22.55 each for these from Yamaha UK as I'm a tight fecker.... Anyone found any aftermarket bushes or kits with these bushes in ...
by philb
Mon Mar 04, 2019 7:41 pm
Forum: The XT600 Forum
Topic: Feckin Tyre pressures!
Replies: 7
Views: 5738

Re: Feckin Tyre pressures!

I put new fork oil, seals & progressive springs in about 2 / 3 years ago ( nothings leaked out)
Suppose I’ve just got to keep fiddling with the pressures till I feel happy...
by philb
Mon Mar 04, 2019 2:17 pm
Forum: The XT600 Forum
Topic: Feckin Tyre pressures!
Replies: 7
Views: 5738

Feckin Tyre pressures!

I can't seem to get my bike (XT600E, 2003) feeling 'right' on the road at the moment. (I use the XT for commuting 40 odd miles a day).

I had Conti-Escapes on (front & Rear) and they handled great on the road... then thought I'd try something different :headslap:

I fitted a Conti TKC70's and they ...
by philb
Wed Jan 16, 2019 9:25 am
Forum: Ride Reports
Topic: Trans Euro Trail, Croatia and Bosnia 2018-09
Replies: 13
Views: 17568

Re: Trans Euro Trail, Croatia and Bosnia 2018-09

Looking forward to the next part of the trip..... :popcorn2: :popcorn2: :popcorn2:

Great pictures!
by philb
Thu May 04, 2017 1:44 pm
Forum: The Tenere Forum Flea Market
Topic: XT600E 2003 OEM exhaust
Replies: 0
Views: 1578

XT600E 2003 OEM exhaust

XT600E 2003 (4PT) original exhaust for sale. Excellent condition. Collect from Hereford area . Offers?Image