"The building of a long range Overlander."

A 'Top Tip':  Don't try this with an old bike. Start with a newer model, I wish I did!

Two XR 600's '98 and '87, on an Overland Odyssey through Morocco and the Western Sahara, Tanger to Dakhla. The trip will take three weeks and is the biggest thing I have ever done on a bike.  From the Atlas mountains to the Sahara Dunes, we are taking a digital Vid camera to record the encounters and adventure along the way.

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 The "BEFORE" shot.
The "DURING" shot.

The "During" Information:

  •  Acerbis 22ltr Tank for 88 onwards fitted to an 87. Required the shaving back of the seat and due to the larger CR triple clamps the manufacture of longer tank brackets to mover the tank slightly further back to avoid impact.
  • Inverted front forks and wheel from a '89 CR 250R
 The "Before" Information:
  • 1987 model
  • Engine is standard
  • Rear suspension is standard
  • Front: Standard Forks
  • Cobra Tail Pipe.
  • Renthal 14 - 48 sprockets
  • DID chain
  • Michelin T63 rear 17"
  • Dunlop K990 front 21"
  • Acerbis Dual Halogen Headlight
  • Sump guard
  • 'bark buster style' Acerbis hand guards
  • Aftermarket tail light, Known as XR style in UK
  • Rear subframe, airbox snorkel and intake restrictor removed
  • Auto decompression removed
  • Renthal bars
 

Plans for the finished project:
  • Acerbis 22ltr front tank
  • IMS Turtle 5ltr approx rear tank
  • CR USD front forks
  • Longer tank mounting brackets
  • Increased seat foam with soft breathable cover
  • High visibility stop lamp
  • Fairing made from CR rear fender
  • Topeak Panoram digital speedo
  • Rear of frame triangulated for strength
  • 18 inch rear wheel
  • Own design case saver
  • Own design sump guard with tool kit
  • 15 - 48 sprockets
  • Tyres Michelin Deserts
  More info on it's way when the project and ride are finished!