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by nicolas86
Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:25 am
Forum: The Nuts & Bolts
Topic: 1986 XT600 1VJ Gauloises refurb
Replies: 27
Views: 23786

Re: 1986 XT600 1VJ Gauloises refurb

Hi,
I had the exact same issue after my rebuild, the kick start was stiff and I could hear a slow gearing noise which was the starter turning with.
The reason is the starter freewheel which is locked on the starter primary big gear wheel behind the rotor.
You can check it easily by removing the ...
by nicolas86
Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:41 am
Forum: The XT600Z 1VJ Ténéré Forum
Topic: 1VJ - Front Fork Lower Bush
Replies: 4
Views: 1949

Re: 1VJ - Front Fork Lower Bush

Hello,

I found a solution for my 1VJ.
The bushings are standard parts, the manufacturers do not build specific bushing for each models.

I used the bushings from K-tech:
-Upper bush : 41x15x2
-Lower bush : 41.7x15x1

I measured and they have the exact same dimesions as the original ones.
I bought ...