I had this exact same symptom with my DR. The cam chain tensioner guide broke when I went over the bars kicking the rear wheel into the air. The cam chain then some how moved a tooth when loose. Only thing that ever went wrong with it in 15 years. Shame it was the last stage of the Welsh! I also put...

Why couldn't you carry a couple of shims if you are carrying a rocker arm :blink: My thoughts exactly , if you are capable of changing a rocker arm you should know how to shim them :whistle: You can of course carry a selection of around 8 shims usually in the range from 2.20 to 2.55 at .05 incremen...

You cant carry them as a spare really as you need to re shim when you change the rocker arm. Consider it a service part £120 all in for the pair. Same price as a Michelin Dessert that only lasts 1000 miles if you are lucky. Yes I know the rocker arms should last longer but life is for the living. Th...

Gooner, you looking to go back to a 650?

If you are looking for a spare set Of maps / road book the KTM uk forum has a full set for £100 on offer. I know it will pain you to go on the site but needs must !! Good luck with the trip.

Did this and the extreme a couple of years ago. Took 18 hours first day without a real stop other than fuel food and calls of nature then 7 hours the following day through the night as you start at around midnight.Great event but you need lights lights and more lights much of this is at night and th...

For a good story of an every day guy taking on the Dakar, and if you are thinking of giving a bit of financial support to a fellow rider, search para to dakar. Then one to follow come January. I have no connection the link was from another competitor.

I bought the machine mart CML3 a few years ago, £329 and some of the best money I have spent .It was in their VAT free sale which is now on again so be quick if you are interested . Most second hand on e bay go for not much short of this. You don't realise the benefits until you have one then wonder...

Contact Chris Hockey at DR shox he can both re valve and lengthen (both ends) for a reasonable price with huge improvements. He has done my last 2 690's . The good thing is he talks things through to understand what you need then carries out the necessary changes. Highly recommended.

Which part can you not ride? I have ridden this a few times on the Taffy where you drop down to. River crossing and was looking to do the same in a few weeks, any grid reference for this would be welcome. Thanks in advance.