KEDO XT500 The first time I saw the catalog of KEDO. In all a couple of photos of an XT that participated in the Heroes Legend of 2006, a race that replicates the splendor of old Paris-Dakar, with motion of the golden age of this race.
And so, looking at the internet in search of the aluminum tank photo (which I later discovered to be a Reinschlüssel 18 liter, manufactured specifically for the XT), I got to know the driver who is driving in photos .
XTom, this is the nickname of an adventurous German in Hamburg, took part in this race as well as many other African experiences riding a XT.
This, in particular, had as its starting point a motorcycle 83. The engine is virtually the original: only the camshaft has been modified with the latest model of SR500, plus a reinforcement of the bar and a double line of oil supply. The front fork and the wheel are those of a TT600 (type 36A) with drum brake 130 mm. The shock absorbers were replaced with Bilstein 410 mm made in Germany.
The swingarm is new and manufactured by KEDO, oval section of 480 mm. Heidenau tires, front rim 1.60 x21 90/90 inch, 120/90 rear rim 2.15 x18 inches.
Electrical System 12 Volt battery with gel. Front light with support for H4 bulb and grill type TT500. TT500 type taillight. Rear Fender remade resistant material, in order to use it if necessary to pull off the bike in the sand. RK Chain 520 x-ring, Report 17/45.
The bike course with a road book and trip master.
The XT500 has participated in three consecutive versions of the rally, without suffering substantial damage, proof the robustness of this model. Here are some photos from the race in 2006, courtesy of XTom.
