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**Peeteey** · 1st November 2013, 13:42

Originally Posted by thepom

Sorry no exhaust and its a twist bulb...

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Thanks, got the bulb out only for it to mysteriously start working again!

Just been looking at bike and it seems it already has a bash plate, at least least that's what it looks like to me. I've attached pic for your expert eyes.

Is that what we've been talking about?

**cynna** · 1st November 2013, 13:52

you will have to come with us to Edwards and malings next sat to test your new toy out Peeteey

**thepom** · 1st November 2013, 14:20

Yeah thats the standard bash plate but we use bigger and stronger heavy duty ones
... I ll show you sunday...

**Shoshoni** · 1st November 2013, 14:35

Originally Posted by Peeteey

Thanks, got the bulb out only for it to mysteriously start working again!

Just been looking at bike and it seems it already has a bash plate, at least least that's what it looks like to me. I've attached pic for your expert eyes.

Is that what we've been talking about?

Just looks like it's protecting the oil line more. Have you checked the Web to see what others are using?

**Peeteey** · 1st November 2013, 16:35

Originally Posted by cynna

you will have to come with us to Edwards and malings next sat to test your new toy out Peeteey

That's tempting! Do you mean tomorrow or the following weekend?

Originally Posted by thepom

Yeah thats the standard bash plate but we use bigger and stronger heavy duty ones
... I ll show you sunday...

Awesome, cheers!

Originally Posted by Shoshoni

Just looks like it's protecting the oil line more. Have you checked the Web to see what others are using?

The lovely gentlemen that is The Pom is supplying me with one on Sunday. Such an upstanding chap.

**Transalper** · 1st November 2013, 16:43

Originally Posted by Peeteey

That's tempting! Do you mean tomorrow or the following weekend?..

We're going on the 9th.

**Shadowjack** · 1st November 2013, 18:58

Originally Posted by Peeteey

Thanks, got the bulb out only for it to mysteriously start working again!

Just been looking at bike and it seems it already has a bash plate, at least least that's what it looks like to me. I've attached pic for your expert eyes.

Is that what we've been talking about?

If'n you're confused about the headlight, wait'll you get to the twin oil drain plugs and the mysteries of checking the level of Yamaha's dry-sump lubrication system...
I know, I know, I've got too much time on my hands.

**neels** · 1st November 2013, 19:39

Originally Posted by Shadowjack

If'n you're confused about the headlight, wait'll you get to the twin oil drain plugs and the mysteries of checking the level of Yamaha's dry-sump lubrication system..

Sounds like a DRZ400 then, I can't remember the exact sequence of running bike, waiting, checking oil, probably should though so time to get the manual out again.....at the same time I can figure out what buttons to push to change the clock to daylight saving time

**Peeteey** · 1st November 2013, 21:22

Originally Posted by Transalper

We're going on the 9th.

Excellent, I appear to be free that weekend!

Originally Posted by Shadowjack

If'n you're confused about the headlight, wait'll you get to the twin oil drain plugs and the mysteries of checking the level of Yamaha's dry-sump lubrication system...
I know, I know, I've got too much time on my hands.

(cue homer-ish Aaaaaww sound) I get confused enough with normal oil drain plugs so I think it's an impossibility for me to get more confused than I already am. Also, isn't that why I have you lot on hand

Dry sumps I know all about, my dog keeps dry sumping my leg! That IS what you're talking about, right?

**Peeteey** · 1st November 2013, 23:13

(Hopefully) the only thing I think I want to modify on this is the exhaust. Needs something much more open, anyone have anything lying around that might fit that they want to part with?
Would love to puts big Supertrapp on her!
ATM she's so quiet you can hardly tell she's on and under acceleration you can really feel the restriction. Need to let the horses out!

Edit: Seems like lots of people put 18" rear rims on these. Apparently the Tenere ones should bolt straight on, same with the older XT and TT rims.
Anyone have any lying around?

Thanks all

**Shadowjack** · 2nd November 2013, 09:11

As far as the exhaust goes - from memory, my 2002 model had an Allen key in the rear of the exhaust that allowed a baffle and piece of pipe to be removed. It made the exhaust note a bit sharper, and may have helped the flow and engine power. Any performance increase on mine was always going to be limited by having a rider with the aerodynamics of a tilt-slab building.

**Shadowjack** · 2nd November 2013, 09:17

Dry-sump:

**Peeteey** · 2nd November 2013, 11:05

Originally Posted by Shadowjack

As far as the exhaust goes - from memory, my 2002 model had an Allen key in the rear of the exhaust that allowed a baffle and piece of pipe to be removed. It made the exhaust note a bit sharper, and may have helped the flow and engine power. Any performance increase on mine was always going to be limited by having a rider with the aerodynamics of a tilt-slab building.

Ah excellent, thanks, will check pipe tomorrow! I may also just disconnect the muffler completely and try running that to see how it feels, make sure it responds the way I want before I go chasing down new pipes that may end up achieving nothing.

Originally Posted by Shadowjack

Dry-sump:

Ha ha, i aim to please ... so did the dog

**pete-blen** · 2nd November 2013, 12:36

Originally Posted by Peeteey

I may also just disconnect the muffler completely and try running that to see how it feels, make sure it responds the way I want before I go chasing down new pipes that may end up achieving nothing.

It will most lightly run to rich for a good test...