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So a little before leaving for Russia I had to go pick up my dad since the XR 400 had died on him. Since there was no compression the engine needed to come out, took plenty of pictures to be able to get it back together, especially on the electrical connectors and cable routing: . . . → Read More: Honda XR 400 Engine Failure Dissasembly Haven´t had the time to keep up with this website as well as I would have liked. But have started digging into the XR400 engine that had a toasted piston, more on that later. And started setting up the new 990R Adventure. One of the items I really wanted to have easier was the air . . . → Read More: CPR Trio Installation Cause of some issues with the Pyndon Syndrome and the gearbox starting to act up every now and then I have started the question how much longer the KTM 950 Adventure will survive. So took the plunge and bought a leftover 2011 KTM 990 Adventure R: Also have the first video from Russa this . . . → Read More: Brand new KTM 990 Adventure R Was hoping to be able to post more while traveling but limited internet and not enough time made it hard. Did two quick posts earlier but this will be the full story about Russia and getting there and out, we also traveled some in Norway but that will be another post. First I will introduce . . . → Read More: Russia 2013 The Full Story Only a quick update on our travels in Russia, little time to sit by the computer so a full report will be once we are back home again. All the bikes packed and we have meet up and ready to leave: In finland we passed the Artic Circle with a big Santa and Gift . . . → Read More: Russia 2013 To Kandalaksha So its now final we have the visas for visiting Russia. Preparations are well on their way. Was able to get some gravel riding with some friends during the week …riding is preparation also =) Regarding the bike I had the issue with crankcase ventilation and had replaced the balancer shaft seal but kept . . . → Read More: Preparations for Russia 2013 And still not getting the riding I was hoping to cause of colds and flus seeming to replace each other. But this winter while looking over the bike and replacing a cylinder base gasket after starting it up it was not running good at all so carbs were next. Then relocated the crank case ventilation . . . → Read More: Balancer shaft seal replacement Still having sinus issues so my riding is limited but did go with some friends down to Umeå, they were attending a race that is part of Mittcupen, an Enduro series. My role was supporter / spectator and also camera guy. The layout of the stages: Albin was racing in the junior class and . . . → Read More: Mittcupen Enduro Umeå May 25th 2013 So after looking over last summers oil leak and having the entire engine out of the frame for the first time changing the front cylinder base gasket and adding the monster 320mm Pyndon Suspension. Its getting time to get her out of the garage, also did some other maintenance with oil change and installing a . . . → Read More: Slow start to the 2013 motorcycle season So was able to purchase longer legs for my sweetheart this winter. But it was not without some complications installing them. Did this video opening the package when it arrived: Rear shocks 245mm, 230mm and 320mm: Rear end was just bolt on and it fit without any problems at all. But the front . . . → Read More: Pyndon 320mm suspension |
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