Dre-XT-Stueck - the re-Dre-XT-Stueckening (pt. 6)

I guess the next step was pretty obvious - grease up the alternator gasket and put the cover back on and call it a day. Pretty much what I've done to be honest.

Pretty much, because actually the chain guard on the swingarm is more than due for replacement as well. As a matter of fact only the yellow bit, which is visible in this picture still exists. The thing I didn't know: it's swingarm (or engine) out to do the job.

... quite frankly, I was having none of that this time.

As a matter of fact, there's a few things in the cards for this engine and bike - consider it a bit of an outlook over the Winter months: 

• the engine or the swingarm will come out once more and the chain slider will be fitted
  
• the 1VJ head will be overhauled and (most likely) be installed on this engine
• I already have all the materials for a pannier rack.

But mostly the old girl will be used as intended: as a lovely commuter and once the situation allows, she'll be put to good use to take me those far-away places. Because legally she's a Tenere 55W now and you know, there's this one grocery store that sells frozen peas like no other...