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Originally Posted by Bigfoot 2
Nice. Looks almost new.
Rod, the usual reason for replacing the standard 17" rear wheel-rim with one of 18" diameter is for easier availability of off-tarmac tyres (making use of most enduro tyres, etc.).
I see it's an alloy rim you've got, which might also save (a small amount) on unsprung weight, although many of the seasoned veterans argue that an alloy rim is not as easy to get repaired 'out in the wilds'.
Welcome and all the very best, mate.
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Thanks mate, that was one of my theories. I do like the idea of a better range of tyres! Should make travelling the back road of the world easer on the mind
Well i registered the bike a 11:00am yesterday and by 12:45 was on my first dirt road
Went for a test ride through some local forest roads, and, well, what a great bike!!!
I had filled the oil reservoir when the bike was cold  Now, after seeing the oil drip from the air filter box was a shock. At first i thought the shocky had spring a major leak until i traced the oil to the air filter box drain. Which had me stumped, where i was, there was no other option but to keep riding, when i pulled up ten minutes later there was no fresh oil
The rest of the ride was just great with a couple of creek crossing and lots of great DIRT!
When i got home i did a search on the net and then realised what i had done…….never fill the oil when the bike's cold…..
So my first 67K's on dirt has replenished my soul to 50% and i can't wait to do LOTS more.
Photo's taken with my Iphone, next time I'll take a better camera!
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