The previous owner said he had rebuilt the engine last year, but based on the rest of the rebuild I would take that with a pinch of salt, as I don’t believe his spanner skills are that good.
There is an annoying chatter / clicking at the head, some say this is common on the XTs I don’t know.
Do you ...

Hi Mezo,
last went out around 4 weeks ago,I did noticed the oil was a little low and topped it up.
I did to get a little white smoke on start up but it down to the cold weather.
Edd.

Hello Chaps,
I started my bike this morning (83 tenere) she sounded ok but I had blooms of white smoke from the exhaust (to the point I could not see the bike or the drive way) it faded away after a minute or so.
I took her for a 20 mile run, no problems although she was a bugger to start after I ...

Cheers Mezo, Iv seen them on ebay but they are pricey,
I since also found a German forum selling full sets at 30 euro, if I can get some I will report back on the quality.
Edd.

Sorry to be a pain lads, but I’m sure I’ve seen a posting for downloading tank decals.
I’ve looked all over the site and still can’t find it.
If you know where it is please give me a heads up.
Edd.

There is a groove around the shaft (one inch in) this is where the retaining plate Is turned to line up the fixing two bolts with the sprocket.
I’m wondering if;
a) The Groove on the shaft has worn.
b) The retaining plate splines have worn
c) I suppose both could be worn

I’ve never noticed this ...

Hi Mike, Did you put your shim at the front or back or the cog ?
Edd.

Hi Chaps, I’m fitting a new chain but I’ve noticed the front drive cog has 3-4mm movement (back & forth) is this normal ?.
(the shaft and cog are not the full spline type, they have 6 wide splines).
Edd.

All that faffing about and it turned out to be the earth wire to the back light unit,
looked ok at first, then found the wire had parted from the holder but the outer sleeve was firmly fix.
Out come; don’t believe your eyes with electrical connections.
Thanks for the diagram Mezo.
Edd.

Hi 55w, Indicators working well, I will have a look for this double pin to-night.
Cheers Edd.