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28 Apr 2011
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Hi All
Just joined up and wanted to say hi (Jim from Southampton, UK). I have been working on an old XT600 (43F) for the last month ready to get it MOT'd and road registered.
We have already had many 'trials' along the way (if anyone wants to know how a kick start XT600 can be started and how it runs with a completely blocked pilot jet then let me know - I can provide details down to the exact amount of excruciating pain suffered in the thigh muscles...)
It's a tatty 1984 orphan from Belgium and has already had some work done to it - all the frame joints & bearings seem good & tight. I sorted the poor starting and running issues today (basically caused by fuel left for 5 years). But I am hoping that Tuesday will see the new MOT and I can then submit the V355/5 and get a reg plate in a week or so.
Anyway - just wanted to say hi and thanks for the forum - it has been an invaluable resource for me getting this far.
Thanks,
Jim
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hi bandit 127 i also have a 43f xt600 mine is a 1985 , slightly different tank stickers . its a little tatty but its my daily ride ,i bought it in a pile of parts about three and a half years ago they are great bikes a touch moody at times but i love mine , good luck with yours . zigzag
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That bike is awe inspiring! Can just see it out on the start line at the dakar rally (circa 1989). Sorry to hear about your thigh; I know a good acupuncturist!
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Thanks for your 'hellos'.
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Originally Posted by tommysmithfromleeds
That bike is awe inspiring! Can just see it out on the start line at the dakar rally (circa 1989). Sorry to hear about your thigh; I know a good acupuncturist!
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No acupuncturist needed now... The touble starting was from last weekend. Yesterday, I stripped the carbs again (for the 3rd time) and found that the pilot jet was stubbornly blocked (blowing it with carb cleaner and compressed air was not enough). Once that was fixed normal starting was restored. And after about 4-5 days, so were my thigh muscles...
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Can I advise you to clean your fuel tank?
Or at least fit a small fuel filter, but this would probably be just a tempo fix as it will get blocked and need replacing..
Vando
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