I'll bet that a helicoil for that cam tensioner would cost more than a good second had replacement part: try EBay/email one of the guys breaking XTs -eg enduro spares, they're bound to have one.
A mate fitted a Vaportech display to his Gas Gas - only about 70 quid and loads of functions to play with incl a temp gauge if you can sort out a sensor - probably a good idea for an overlander heading south
Wheel rims: if yours are anything like the Tagasos(?) on my 1VJ you'll find them pretty rough on the inside, especially the rear. Also, many of the spoke nipples are seized, and as I want to be able to retension loose ones on the road, I ordered a pair of MORAD Spanish rims from Central Wheel at the NEC in Nov. They don't stock 2.50 section rear rims tho' so I've got one on order - due in mid Jan. So if you're considering new rims and want standard width rather than the motoX/Enduro standard 2.15, plan ahead.
Enjoy the rebuild! Standard paint or custom?
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