AJ was using an Acerbis universal front fender.

Hi old friend. Hope all is well. It's like a drug and you keep going back for just one more. As much as I love competing, hanging up the race boots is long overdue. The body is just not willing and the race pace not acceptable.Will still be around supporting and working.

Thank you. Good times.

Fully fueled we are around a 1/4 of a tonne. The Big bikes fair just fine in the dunes of Merzouga. The extra horses just powers up the bigger stuff. The extra weight makes for a stable ride. Just a little more commitment/speed needed and you don't really want to be getting much air off the back of a dune. They don't like that much. The LC8 does need a bigger radiator ideally. The 950 that preceded this 990 had a custom bigger rad and oil tank placed elsewhere.

@@HeavyEnduroRacing I'm asking because I've put 110K kms on my 2009 990 and it never overheated in Greek summer conditions, but we obviously don't have dunes here. Just beach riding which is flat. I am in the market for my second 990. I sold the other one years ago and still regret it. P.S. if you had issues with the fan(s), like you wrote in the description, it's expectable to run hot. I don't think it needs a bigger radiator. Sand in the radiator fins could be another hindering factor?

@@C_R_O_M________ There was an issue during the race with a fan (we run 2) which was replaced and sorted. Also run a lower temp fan switch and have a manual override. The bike overheated quite a few times during the dune sections in this event. We have raced in Greece (Hellas) and others in the Balkans with no overheating on a standard rad. The dunes are just a massive load on the motor. Lots of high revs. Collectively we have done over 10 desert races in Africa on the LC8 including the Africa Eco Race. From 1st hand experiences a bigger rad is needed in these events. Most rally bikes run big rads and/or an oil cooler. Many thanks, Chris

@@HeavyEnduroRacing Hi there, Where did you make/buy your bigger rad please ?

@@49morton I used a guy here in the UK but they no longer make them. The reason is that we can't find anyone who will supply and/or curve the core needed. After Covid and Brexit companies went bust and things got crazy expensive. I wanted a 2nd rad for a project but we have had to give up. Sorry, I can't help.

It's in the fuel out there.

As I keep saying it's all personal preference. I agree with everything you've said though and I'm very happy with the current set up. Wishing you well. Happy trails.

That's correct 😅

Oh crazy, the video came in my inbox and i thought „i know the bikes an the graffics“ an then i saw the full version of this. I remember all the tracks, Portugal is fantastic for Adv-riding! You guys are absolutly crazy, love it! Greetings from Germany 👋🏻

@@lpw1293 thank you buddy it was a blast there is plenty of hard tracks out there and we are definitely going back to get some more, thanks for looking after Filips back pack.

these are outback motortek

@@HeavyEnduroAdventures thanks! Still unsure whether I‘ll mount some as well. But I think they don‘t fit with my already existing bash plate. Liked them and their practice test video 😄

Thanks buddy it was a blast but definitely a hard one 😅

Ask said before this conversion suits my needs and works for my application. The 950 is definitely less thirsty. This is a good balance. Others have successfully taken a 990 and re-mapped and got rid of the snatchy nature of the EFI. There are people who are very skilled and know what they are doing in this area. I would also mention that parts are getting harder to find. The 950 timing wheel for example. All the best.

We were staying in alijó at this time.

No issues here in the UK.

There is a bit to do on this one. Keeps me out of trouble and takes my mind off the darn lungs

That's the plan. As long as people are interested. We already have a delay. The Rad guy is fully booked until maybe September. That's the trouble when they are good - they are always fully booked! All the best 👍

Good to have you here

Thank you. I try to put as much info in as possible in these videos. All the best. Chris

Thank you. Positive messages are very much appreciated.

To be honest that the first time in 3 years just very bad timing 😒

That's very true people are great 👍🏻

Thanks buddy, am sure you will have fun rally racing it’s a great adventure 👌🏻

Thanks buddy

Hi buddy Just noticed your comment, no I haven’t done any of them to be fair, I just go out with friends or or my own.

@@HeavyEnduroAdventures no probs, if you decide to do one of them, let me know. I do as many as I can. I am now saving money to get the twalcom quick release plate to replace the glovebox