The beginning of a new friendship

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ausrally
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The beginning of a new friendship

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I bought this 1VJ in the Netherlands last week. :shades:
I had one almost identical back in the 90's in Australia. Looking forward to getting out and seeing some of Europe on this. :riding:

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She's a good clean example, pretty much all standard

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With very low km's, I would never have found a bike like this in Aus.

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So now the work begins, The bike has been sitting in a shed for 8yrs, so first will be new tyres, and a full service.

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keen to hear of any mods, or upgrades people recommend to make her as reliable as possible.

Cheers :nannawave:
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Re: The beginning of a new friendship

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That is one very clean 1VJ Ian :eekers:

Is that an original R5 T2 in the background?

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Re: The beginning of a new friendship

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Hi Mezo
Close mate, its an ex-works T1, won a european championship in its day.
There is some interesting bits of kit here, this was my first job in Germany

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bit of heritage for the Tenere :nannawave:

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Re: The beginning of a new friendship

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jeez thats a clean vj
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What Bike or Bikes Do You Own?: Yamaha Tenere 600 3AJ '89, Cagiva Elefant 900ie x2,E900,Beta 300 RR ,Yamaha Tenere 1VJ, Husqvarna CR 250 '76 twinshock
Previously Owned Bikes: Various motocross bikes ranging from 1975-2003,all the Jap brands.Enduro bikes also,Husaberg 450,Husqvarna 360, Italian TM's were a favourite.Road/trail bikes including 3 Yam Tenere 600 over the years,MTX 200,Aprillia RX 125,DRZ 400,DR 350s...
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Re: The beginning of a new friendship

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It's been said before but that is a very clean example! Nice purchase.
Mods I know of - Use a 3AJ oil pump,the standard airbox breathes from just above the engine.You could block them off and install the 3AJ's rear breathing snorkel to get cooler air in.Or maybe just remove the blanking piece altogether on your standard airbox.
The 3AJ has an extra oil feed on the clutch casing side and larger engine studs(?) on the cylinder.Both can be modded but I'm not sure how is best to do these.There are people on here,much better educated on these matters.
Mezo recently put me onto a German site about this model.It's well worth a read.
Over heating was a main issue with the 1VJ's.The 3AJ pretty much sorted them all.Back in the day,people with air cooled off roaders would weld fin extensions for better cooling(something I have thought of doing but I haven't read about anyone doing this on here...) and drilling big holes in the front mudguard,for better air flow.The lower front guard on the later 3AJ avoided this.I wouldn't be drilling your nice standard one though.Do it to an aftermarket mudguard.
Thats about all I can think of for now but more people know more on this forum.
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Previously Owned Bikes: Various motocross bikes ranging from 1975-2003,all the Jap brands.Enduro bikes also,Husaberg 450,Husqvarna 360, Italian TM's were a favourite.Road/trail bikes including 3 Yam Tenere 600 over the years,MTX 200,Aprillia RX 125,DRZ 400,DR 350s...
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Re: The beginning of a new friendship

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I should've looked at the photos a bit closer :bag:
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Re: The beginning of a new friendship

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Thanks Jibber
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Re: The beginning of a new friendship

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Hi Matt
Thanks for the pointers, I'm currently looking through ebay for parts etc for some upgrades.

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