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    Yamaha T7 - No longer a Concept

    I forgot about the Boano kit KYB 48mm €2400 lot more affordable https://boano.com/prd/8554/34/1/kit-boano-kyb-48mm-cartucce-chiuse-yamaha-t7
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    Yamaha T7 - No longer a Concept

    yes if you followed the URL you will see the details of the Ohlins kit almost €4000 but comes with a new Triple clamp https://www.off-the-road.de/en/news/710/ohlins-48-mm-rtx-front-fork-kit-yamaha-tenere-700?c=377
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    Yamaha T7 - No longer a Concept

    I would say for 90 % of the riding I do I fall in the average rider category especially when it is loaded up, but once I am at the camp site and off loaded the trail hooligan comes out ;)
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    Yamaha T7 - No longer a Concept

    For the average rider the Suspension is OK and in some cases you need to upgrade the springs to get the correct SAG But Once you really start pushing it offroad the suspension can quickly reach it's limits Rally Raid Makes drop in cartridges and replacement shock Extreme is open chamber which...
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    Yamaha T7 - No longer a Concept

    Considering that this has been standing at the dealer for the last 8 months
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    Yamaha T7 - No longer a Concept

    Main issue in the UK is where to ride something like this the foot sloggers (Ramblers association) is constantly trying to close trails too motorised traffic and you have to be constantly up to date with the status of trails what is open today can lead to a confiscation of your motorcycle...
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    A 70-year old motorcycle.

    I don't think you really want to push these old bikes too hard, if you do you are on borrowed time :) If all the serial numbers match he could be sitting on a small fortune https://www.carandclassic.com/cat/15/647/ Certainly a beaut
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    Modifications F650 Dakar

    Another couple of someone I helped in the Czech Republic
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    Modifications F650 Dakar

    Once you ready to upgrade the shock I had these made by TFX they are the same as they offer the same travel as the original Touratech Rally suspension 250mm vs stock 210mm These are part no. your suspension guy should ask for or buy direct from TFX 141-0053-01 (low and fast speed compression +...
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    Modifications F650 Dakar

    The easy way to upgrade the front end is to do the YZ open chamber fork conversions tried tested and verified
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    DR650 - USD forks conversion

    Not that hard to make a different axle and the Brake caliper hanger sounds like you already have access to a lathe below i a kit used to convert the F650 Dakar to YZ forks South African Bloke living in AUS Another option is to find a 320 SM rotor kit for the YZ426 Or make a caliper hanger...
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    Modifications F650 Dakar

    Dreaming of some South African Gravel
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    Modifications F650 Dakar

    Some of my UK Builds
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    Modifications F650 Dakar

    Thanks yes I was mainly concerned about the roadworthy inspections Here in the UK I am running an 07 with a pair of custom WP Cone Valve forks made for a 2017 YZ450F with WITH 2014 26mm KTM, Husq axle clamps YZ triples are straight bolt-in for the Dakar and a custom TFX 250mm travel rear shock...
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    Modifications F650 Dakar

    Hi guys haven't posted much here because I am mainly active on Advrider.com Question for my fellow South Africans from a legal perspective how difficult is it to pass vehicle inspection with a modified suspension. I plan to fit WP forks to an F650 Dakar but the question is now, do I keep the...
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    F650GS Fuel Filter options

    One of the guys in Germany made this holder for the FPR from the original Fuel Filter If you are handy you can make one yourself https://advrider.com/f/threads/f650gs-oryx-re-vival-faster-better-stronger.1250093/ If you are a go-cart rider you can look for one of these...
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    Insurance inspection

    Dankie Motor1 sal laat weet as ek nie kan reg kom nie
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    Insurance inspection

    Hi Parkinoff sent PM been in Ireland for a couple of days will call tommorrow
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    Insurance inspection

    Thanks Parkinoff left a PM I need to do the inspection like the_BOBNOB said, unfortunately the few has made it a hassle for the rest of us. I was only in SA two weeks this year and then the Kleinmond Supa Quick said they don't do the inspection for bikes, yet speaking to the insurance guys...
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