A 3AJ Rebuild getting ready for Sandraiders 2026

[charliext1vj]

[firestarter_phil]

Thanks - that makes sense now I look at it.

Just had a go at moving but becasue my one is an aftermarket one, with the extra cooling fins on it it won't fit in that gap between the battery box and the rear mudguard.

I will get hold of an OEM and fit it in there. Might leave the aftermarket one as a 'backup' in case the rectifier becomes a 'rectum frier' and overheats. Something I have had happen before!

Appreciate the image and guidance.

[firestarter_phil]

A quick update.

Have now done 300 miles over the past couple of weeks with a few bolt tightens after each journey, but nothing untoward to report.

Have drained the oil, changed the filter again and refilled with new oil so now get some more rides in to get used to it.

Did 60 miles off-road today with the two other 3AJs that are doing Morocco this coming spring and despite the horrific weather we had a great ride out.

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[AndyL]

Looking really good Phil....Thanks for your tips and advice. My Engine is with the engine builder and I asked him aswell to... ''have a quick look at the top end''. Hoping for a progress update at the end of this week.

[firestarter_phil]

So, tomorrow is the start of Sandraiders Morocco and the bike is done and ready.

A massive thanks to everyone for their contributions.











Will provide some updates during the trip

[donnybach]

Good luck.

[firestarter_phil]

Hi there everyone,

Sorry I didn’t get a chance to post during the week. It was a pretty intense schedule which they set for us this year at Sandraiders and we were doing over 300km days every day!

What can I say - the absolute best and toughest experience of my life!! I recommend to anyone to do this.

How did the bike do?

It performed without fault. Literally not one issue from the very start to finish and we put it through to incredible challenging dune, fesh fesh and mountain rock sections and at now point did it miss a beat.
I couldn’t be prouder of the bike and the way it handled everything out in front of it.

Is it heavier than the XRs? Yes! Does it have less power? Yes! Do either of those things make it any less capable? NO!!!!

I highly recommend this event to anyone on here and my build list is 100% bang on

[Missinglink]

Was a great tour....

[Barryn]

Great job, super pictures of what looks to be a fantastic event.

Glad you and the bike are back in one piece.

[James0541]

Fantastic, well done.