TTR600 Advice.

[Buddha#81]

whats the TTR like? they seem a bit cheaper than the DR650 second hand. Who do they stack up against the DR or a trusty old XR600?

[98tls]

Just finished reading an article re the XT660R which saw very favourable comments.

[junkmanjoe]

i feel the bigest let down with my DR is the rear shock.
i had a XR600R and its got much better shocks in them.
my thoughts anyway.

[98tls]

i feel the bigest let down with my DR is the rear shock.
i had a XR600R and its got much better shocks in them.
my thoughts anyway. Got a mate over in Aussie doing the desert thing on a DR,he got Robert Taylor to send him over an Ohlins,very good by all accounts.

[junkmanjoe]

is that the spring or whole shock.

[pete376403]

Got a mate over in Aussie doing the desert thing on a DR,he got Robert Taylor to send him over an Ohlins,very good by all accounts.
Doubled the value of the bike, too...:yes:

[98tls]

Doubled the value of the bike, too...:yes: Probably doubled the enjoyment but certainly not the value pete,still i would imagine hes having a great time,after hearing about some abbos 4wd breaking down and they ended up dying of thirst he bought a fairly pricey GPS.

[Buddha#81]

Just finished reading an article re the XT660R which saw very favourable comments.

The XT660 and TTR600 would be totally different. The 600 is 1000,000,000 year old air cooled technolgy and the 660 all watercooled and stuff. I've read the TTR produces more power?

[98tls]

The XT660 and TTR600 would be totally different. The 600 is 1000,000,000 year old air cooled technolgy and the 660 all watercooled and stuff. I've read the TTR produces more power? No idea to be honest mate,just that bike mags are so fucking expensive these days i tend to read them cover to cover wether the particular bikes my thing or not.:wacko:

[CrazyFrog]

The TTR600 is a great big bore trailie. It has the same engine as XT600, aircooled single, but has far better suspension, more oriented towards dirt riding rather than dual purpose. They only come with kick start , no electric start option.
Many in NZ were sold with road wiring loom as well, so include indicators, stoplight etc so good for ADV riding, but the seats are a plank compared with standard XT600's which are more comfy onroad. I almost bought one, but changed my mind when I found my KTM at a good price.

[Box'a'bits]

The Bikes are very well thought of in Europe. Not as common here as the DR650 & KLR650, simply because it only came in for a few years.

Italian assembled, so good componentry, including Ohlins shocks (but not top of range). The motor is a simple aircooled donk that has been around for ages & lasts very well. Its more aligned as a dirt bike, so be aware that the seat is hard (but probably no worse the the DR650). Be aware that some of the plastics oxidise if it sees a lot of sun.

Like Crazy Frog, this is a bike I was seriously looking at before the KTM came up.

Here is a Kiwirider Mag you could purchase where they do a ride report. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Manuals-magazines/auction-215864981.htm

[Sensei]

Own a 03 TTR 600 Belgarda & love it :woohoo:

[clint640]

The TTR600 is a great big bore trailie. It has the same engine as XT600, aircooled single, but has far better suspension, more oriented towards dirt riding rather than dual purpose. They only come with kick start , no electric start option.
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From 2004 on they had electric start, there probably aren't too many of those around though. Main drawback for adv use would be the 10L tank - bigger ones are available however.

Cheers
Clint

[Buddha#81]

So much for the 600+ bikes, I just brought a DRZ400 (non rego) so I'll have to move my ass to the off road section! Thanks for your feed back guys.

[CrazyFrog]

So much for the 600+ bikes, I just brought a DRZ400 (non rego) so I'll have to move my ass to the off road section! Thanks for your feed back guys.

The DRZ is a more than capable all rounder. It will get where you want to go no worries, and be very reliable doing so. My advice would be to scrounge around for some road legal spares and get it vinned, not too hard. Have fun bro!

[Buddha#81]

My advice would be to scrounge around for some road legal spares and get it vinned, not too hard. Have fun bro!

Cheers.......Whats involved in Vinning it? I can probally get enough road legal stuff free or cheaply. Does it need to be OEM or can aftermarket complyant stuff do?

[CrazyFrog]

You'd preferably need a stock pipe, which are quite cheap 2nd hand if you look around. More importantly, make sure your wiring loom is set up for the extra road required electrics. ie Hi/Low headlight, indicators, horn, stop/tail lamps.
If it has never been registered on the road before you may need some proof of ownership from previous owner, or import certificate. So long as you've got clear chassis/engine numbers, they'll stamp the vin number on the frame when it's certified.
It would pay to visit your local VTNZ or similar to check how strict they are or what they're likely to ping you on. Most of them are happy to give advice before you start your project, for your piece of mind to see if it's viable.:niceone: