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Thought I'd start a simple thread on my thumper. This bike may not be for everyone, and the same may go for its modifications, but it gets me out in the dirt and thats what it is all about. The upgrades have mostly been on the cheap...the bike was cheap, the mods will be cheap. The TTR has no blinkers, a rear brake only actuated tail light, a single beam headlight, and an odometer...nothing else in the way of gauges or safety devices. (<<This has been changed).
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A lot of people hear "TTR" and think, "oh, there is a wimpy beginner bike" but they often are thinking about the TTR 125, 230, etc. with a rear drum, low suspension, SOHC, etc. This bike is a full size rig with F/R disks, 4 valve, DOHC, air cooled engine, 6 speed trans, pumper carb and other "real bike" goodies. There is a good thread on ADVrider about this bike vs. the WR250R and the TTR does not suck. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=922747
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I bought this bike from a high school kid who couldnt ride it outside of his neighborhood. It had street tires on it and a bunch of random stickers all over it. I started the additions with hand guards. Went to a Cyclegear in Knoxville and got some hand guards made by Trackside. I have had a few downs on these, and they have performed their function flawlessly. And being under $50 is nice.
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I use an old Walmart backpack with a hole cut in the back pad for the tank cap as a tank bag. This is for small items like registration, snacks, pistol, etc. I keep everything in plastic bags since its not waterproof.
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I did spring for Wolfman soft panniers and a fender bag (which I dont keep on the fender) and I love them. Super quality units, and plenty of room. I noticed quickly however that the heat from the exhaust was getting to the bags a little too much, so I made a simple 2 piece aluminum heat shield insulated with aluminum backed insulation tape. This keeps the heat out of the bag quite well.
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On top of the rear fender I have a Starter duffle bag that I used for my rain gear, first aid kit, extra clothes and other light weight goodies. It gets held in place with bungie cords.
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Also on the rear fender, I made some brackets that hold 2 fuel bottles.
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Below the engine, a skid plate was made from a cutting board and some L-brackets from Home Depot. I heated the cutting board slowly with a propane torch for the front upward bend. This has yet to be tested on a hard drop, but for now it will keep the bottom clean.
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I keep my tools in a tool roll, and my small spares, flash light, ratchet straps, tire C02 cartridges, etc in empty Ovaltine plastic containers. They are light, waterproof, and have a large screw on lid and are perfect for this application. I currently use 2 of them for the above mentioned items as well as one other for small snacks.
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On the front, I made up some simple aluminum brackets and installed a spare CBR 600RR windscreen upside down to make the on-road portions of the ride a bit more comfortable.
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Minus the rear duffle and fender bag:
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Cutting board skid plate:
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No GPS for us...haha. This is around Tellico in east TN:
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This was a while ago in the Citico Wilderness area:
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Anyway, I will have some more pictures soon, but this is my little 2 wheeler. Enjoy.
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Looking forward to Monday!!
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