450 EXC - bigger tank & luggage?

[Crim]

Hey there NF,
I am probably not the best person to talk to, have only just got her and not done bugger all klms on it yet - it is vibey but that is down to the rim locks I reckon, the seat I have just strapped a Airhawk on (but haven't tried it) - do have anti vibe bar raisers on so thinking that may help - got the massive Acerbis tank but that is still in bubble wrap in the garage (only turned up yesterday) - to be totally honest I am riding her as I got her and will make changes when I can
Cheers
Crim

[Night Falcon]

Thanks Crim. I've herd they make an excellent dual sport bike but need some mods to get the best out of them (don't they all).
hope ya back is feeling better

cheers

[SE950]

it helps to balance your wheels, as for gearing i run 13-50 as id rather have better control in the steep and rugged, its a dirt bike not road bike, and your are doing around 700ks off road, u could carry a bigger front sprocket, if u are riding hard, an oil change in alex won't hurt, also check your cluch fluid,

[Crim]

G'day
Big tank didn't turn up in time, but as far as the rest go;
Rox anti vibe risers - Awesome
Airhawk - good a world of difference - new seat would be better but can move this to anybike
Giant Loop Coyote - Awesome

[Woodman]

G'day
Big tank didn't turn up in time, but as far as the rest go;
Rox anti vibe risers - Awesome
Airhawk - good a world of difference - new seat would be better but can move this to anybike
Giant Loop Coyote - Awesome

My riding partner this year was on a 450 exc with standard tank and a 5 litre can strapped on the back. Got through with no problems, although had to fill at Moa creek. Thanks Struan. Although may have just made it to Oterahau?

Seat was an issue on the long road sections though. was funny watching a group of EXC riders 5 minutes into the road section on Sunday doing some weird dances as they rode along. Might be the next dance craze. The EXC shuffle.

[Crim]

Seat was an issue on the long road sections though. was funny watching a group of EXC riders 5 minutes into the road section on Sunday doing some weird dances as they rode along. Might be the next dance craze. The EXC shuffle.

I hear ya, the stock seat is a killer - the EXC shuffle go something like - left cheek, right cheek, middle, stand and repeat often?
I did miss the old girl on the highway with the couch seat, lack of rim locks and the heated grips!

[Oscar]

I hear ya, the stock seat is a killer - the EXC shuffle go something like - left cheek, right cheek, middle, stand and repeat often?
I did miss the old girl on the highway with the couch seat, lack of rim locks and the heated grips!

Welcome to my world - the 950 seat is a plank.
I use a sheepskin.

[timg]

I hear ya, the stock seat is a killer - the EXC shuffle go something like - left cheek, right cheek, middle, stand and repeat often?
I did miss the old girl on the highway with the couch seat, lack of rim locks and the heated grips!

I sent my 625SXC seat to McDonald Trimmers at Tauranga to be lowered as much as possible and made comfortable. They did my Transalp seat previously. The SXC with the modified seat was as comfortable as for the two days of the DB just starting to feel it a bit on the home stretch after Black Forest. I usually wear a pair of padded bum bike shorts for multi day rides but forgot to pack them but as it turned out didn't need them fortunately. Highly recommend McDonald Trimmers. Excellent to deal with and excellent product. Cheers.

[SE950]

Check out the banana bag at third gear dot com...ozzy company now shipping to nz....I bought one and super impressed. ...compare the price to a big basin and you could buy a new banana bag every year for the price of some of the other bags..also on e bay ...

how did ya banana bag work out, and did it fit well, how much gear do think would fit into it,eg tent, sleeping bag,food etc, cheers