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Dual Sport Motorcycle Forums => Yamaha => Topic started by: AncientMariner on October 07, 2009, 08:27:43 PM

Title: WR426 morphing
Post by: AncientMariner on October 07, 2009, 08:27:43 PM
I had so much fun on the Weestrom with you guys (didn't know such trails existed so close to home) that I figure it'd be more fun and I wouldn't get left behind with a more dirt-oriented sickle so it's my mission to plate my '01 426.  I never changed the back tire before.  That sucked a lot.  Jesus, two rim locks!  I need to cobble up a bracket for the license plate and am waiting for pressure switches and mirror from Doctor Enduro.

Those cheapo DOT tires sure make her look different.
(http://ancientmariner.smugmug.com/photos/673714993_dQkvx-M.jpg)

I couldn't find a place I liked for the horn so I just pasted it on where it was easy.
(http://ancientmariner.smugmug.com/photos/673714983_9wAx7-M.jpg)

I don't need Hi/Lo headlight but I needed a switch for the horn anyway and the OEM lamp 60/55W has both elements, so why not?
(http://ancientmariner.smugmug.com/photos/673714888_2ieCr-M.jpg)

I'm currently trying to find out what NE does if you "lose" your MSO.  Without that damning evidence, I should be able to register it in NE.  Otherwise, I'll have to move temporarily to Colorado.
Title: Re: WR426 morphing
Post by: loingrader on October 08, 2009, 11:43:56 AM
cool!  now all you need is a trailer so you can haul that up behind your wee.  as fun as a strom is on "dual sport" rides, the riding that is available in the hills lends itself better to the smaller, lighter bikes as you are figuring out. 

that bike will obviously be a blast in the hills.


Title: Re: WR426 morphing
Post by: Number Two on October 08, 2009, 12:40:43 PM
Another kick-start convert!  We're taking over.... :evil

Sweet bike for sure.  It must be time to sponsor an enduro event with all the small bikes showing up lately. 
Title: Re: WR426 morphing
Post by: plumber mike on October 08, 2009, 02:56:09 PM
X2. That is a sweet looking bike. After seeing how well you kept up on the strom.....were screwed.

The snow's flying so hold on to those fond memories until spring.
Title: Re: WR426 morphing
Post by: Hank on October 08, 2009, 04:39:04 PM
Looks great!    Hope we can see it in action next spring.
Title: Re: WR426 morphing
Post by: fringefan on December 23, 2009, 10:33:20 PM
Looks good and I think I need a dirt bike now.
Title: Re: WR426 morphing
Post by: AncientMariner on June 03, 2010, 09:32:16 PM

I hauled the thing along when I moved my daughter to Arkansas.  That's a valid plate on the ass end.

(http://ancientmariner.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Bikes/IMG1021/889123231_sPaL8-M.jpg)

Now, if I could only get the pilot jet to stay clean for a while!
Title: Re: WR426 morphing
Post by: plumber mike on June 03, 2010, 11:06:18 PM
Good stuff John! Glad it worked out and we will see you in a few weeks.