XT660 X and R Thread - Page 13

Manneman · 09-28-2012, 06:20 AM

I´m highlighting this thread since I have a rattling sound on my bike. It has ran 35000 K since march 2011 and I´ve done all service required on the bike and this sound appeared 3 weeks ago, I haven´t driven it since.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN6gPEnuhxs

Golyo · 09-28-2012, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manneman

I´m highlighting this thread since I have a rattling sound on my bike. It has ran 35000 K since march 2011 and I´ve done all service required on the bike and this sound appeared 3 weeks ago, I haven´t driven it since.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN6gPEnuhxs

My mechanic said that in high milage XTs, the crankshaft's nut sometimes gets loose. The engine makes a sound as if you had metal pieces in the chamber, waiting to explode. Sounds even worse than yours. Completely harmless though, you need to tighten the bolt. I atlso happened to a Hungarian XT600 member, who had more than 100K kms in the engine. He thought it was toast, but there was no damage, whatsoever.

ToreLo · 09-28-2012, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manneman

Hey!

Check this Rally fairing out!!!

I just ordered one for 160 EURO plus P&P. It has got the right measurements for the Gilimototank. I ordered a clamp from OTR and will fit a carbonplate on the inside where I gear up my gauges. Lights from OTR aswell but tower homemade in stainless.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=622796

Hi!

Keep us updated on this one! Lykke til!

Pete-NZ · 12-10-2012, 08:17 PM

I'm going to put the rally raid XR650R fairing on my XTR....
http://www.rallyraid.co.uk/shop/prod...?prod=RRXR650F

I have just finished shoe horning a B&B Tenere bash plate & Yamaha XT660 Tenere engine bars on to the XTR...

.................................................. .........

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manneman

Hey!

Check this Rally fairing out!!!

I just ordered one for 160 EURO plus P&P. It has got the right measurements for the Gilimototank. I ordered a clamp from OTR and will fit a carbonplate on the inside where I gear up my gauges. Lights from OTR aswell but tower homemade in stainless.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=622796

gnuttis · 12-30-2012, 09:11 AM

Hello

Just gonna say hello and tell about my XT660R -07 a little. After I rode my KTM 690 Enduro R -11in Tuareg Rallye 2012 with the Swedish Rally Raid Team I decided to sell the bike & buy something cheaper to take a little break. I bought a XT66R and yes it,s night and day between the bikes but it,s ok for me for now. After not to long I had to let it get some more air & power. Bought a 2-1 exhaust from OTR, PC5, O2 optimizer, KN filter. I rode the XT over the summer but felt the suspension is to weak in front as well in back but will wait to upgrade the back. Found a KTM WP 48mm from a KTM660SMC with the clamps from 690 Enduro and the SMC brembo break. The KTM660SMC front brake with 320mm disc is to big for my use in woods and trails so I gonna sell the fork & found a complete fork from a KTM 690Enduro 2012 to but a 300mm disc on it and use orig brake. I have found a solution to the steering stem and it,s finished but gonna use the black clamps from the other 690 enduro. I like the XT engine and will let it be original except the mods I have written. The black front fork have been shipped so will get it for about 2-3 weeks so will get back with more pictures.

Here is some pictures:
http://bit.ly/VPwC9X

Süsser Tod · 01-12-2013, 11:44 PM

I have the OffTheRoad topcase rack on my XT660R and it broke...

I'm thinking of having it fixed and reinforced and use it on my XT660X, but I want something for the XT660R. I was thinking of going with the Givi setup, the whole thing, topcase and pannier racks. I don't really trust the SW-Motech stuff for anything but on-road use, other setupś look way too bulky, the Givi seems nice and almost like if were just a set of supports for soft bags.

Any experience with the Givi setup off road?

Pete-NZ · 01-13-2013, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Süsser Tod

I have the OffTheRoad topcase rack on my XT660R and it broke...

I'm thinking of having it fixed and reinforced and use it on my XT660X, but I want something for the XT660R. I was thinking of going with the Givi setup, the whole thing, topcase and pannier racks. I don't really trust the SW-Motech stuff for anything but on-road use, other setupś look way too bulky, the Givi seems nice and almost like if were just a set of supports for soft bags.

Any experience with the Givi setup off road?

i have broken a hard case on my XTR... I use soft bags now.. far better

BlackDogZulu · 01-15-2013, 09:15 AM

My new XTR seems very boring compared to some of the amazing machines here. Bog standard, with Scottoiler, Yamaha rack and handguards, no-name crash bars and, oh yes, a TT sidestand switch protector :) I've had two XT350s in the past, then a break from riding due to illness, and when I got back into it I got an XT660R (2004). I sold it because I thought that the vibes were making my Carpal Tunnel Syndrome worse (they weren't), and I've been through a multitude of bikes since, ranging from a Ducati to a Pan13. But I always hankered after my XTR, so last week I sold the baby GS and bought a 2006 model. I couldn't be more pleased.

I;m an all-year, all-weather rider, so this bike will be my daily driver as well as a tourer (short and long distance) when I get the chance. Plans are for a set of Givi frames to support the soft bags, and perhaps a 2-1 system when funds allow. I have some LED marker lights to fit when I get a minute, and a 12v handlebar socket for the satnav is on order.

Here she is, but don't get too excited :) Please excuse the mess round the back of the house!

Süsser Tod · 01-15-2013, 10:52 AM

morena67 · 01-15-2013, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Süsser Tod

_We are pretty near... aren't we...?
-Did you buy your fork and swingarm slide protectors here in Mexico...? If so, can you tell me where, please.
-Saludos...!!!

Nev.. · 01-15-2013, 01:37 PM

Quick question for those in the know here. I am hiring an XT660R for a trip in New Zealand in a couple of months and I want to know if the crossbar on the XT660R handlebar will fit a touratech GPS mount directly without any adapter.

Süsser Tod · 01-15-2013, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morena67

_We are pretty near... aren't we...?
-Did you buy your fork and swingarm slide protectors here in Mexico...? If so, can you tell me where, please.
-Saludos...!!!

All the farkles were bought in Germany (offtheroad).

Pete-NZ · 01-25-2013, 02:44 PM

Just done the DB1K over here in NZ... the XTR went well apart from the weight & surspention..
Had a little incirdent with a ditch at about 80kph...
blow fork seals/flat spoted front rim / rear caliper dented the metal mule pipe / rear tyre took a bit of the rear inner guard out...
It was a great 2 days....

..
USD forks & Ohlins shock conversion are a real must for the XTR..... My winter project...

PS... some of you fella's have some real pretty XTs

.................................................. ..........................

mindazzz · 02-07-2013, 01:44 PM

The fairing a few posts above fits perfectly on my colleagues XT660R. More pics on the last page here:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=622796

thumpervibes · 02-26-2013, 10:47 AM

Im working on a retro/classic inspired scrambler project for my XTX. Working from the front back. Next will be filling and finishing the tank, then new side panels to allow for a new flat seat level with the frame and then i chop the tail to shorten the bike to the exhaust mounts. Its a work in progress but it looks nice already. The TKC 80's are fine on road as well. The new front 17 is a treat!

09-28-2012, 06:20 AM	#181
Manneman Polarbear Joined: Oct 2011 Location: SCANIA Oddometer: 125	I´m highlighting this thread since I have a rattling sound on my bike. It has ran 35000 K since march 2011 and I´ve done all service required on the bike and this sound appeared 3 weeks ago, I haven´t driven it since. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN6gPEnuhxs __________________ Ängelholm, Scania!

01-15-2013, 09:15 AM	#188
BlackDogZulu XT fan Joined: Jan 2013 Location: West Wales, UK Oddometer: 4	My new XTR seems very boring compared to some of the amazing machines here. Bog standard, with Scottoiler, Yamaha rack and handguards, no-name crash bars and, oh yes, a TT sidestand switch protector :) I've had two XT350s in the past, then a break from riding due to illness, and when I got back into it I got an XT660R (2004). I sold it because I thought that the vibes were making my Carpal Tunnel Syndrome worse (they weren't), and I've been through a multitude of bikes since, ranging from a Ducati to a Pan13. But I always hankered after my XTR, so last week I sold the baby GS and bought a 2006 model. I couldn't be more pleased. I;m an all-year, all-weather rider, so this bike will be my daily driver as well as a tourer (short and long distance) when I get the chance. Plans are for a set of Givi frames to support the soft bags, and perhaps a 2-1 system when funds allow. I have some LED marker lights to fit when I get a minute, and a 12v handlebar socket for the satnav is on order. Here she is, but don't get too excited :) Please excuse the mess round the back of the house! __________________ Richard 2006 XT660R 1994 XT600E

01-15-2013, 01:37 PM	#191
Nev.. wannabe advrider Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Oddometer: 177	Touratech GPS mounts on XT660R crossbar ? Quick question for those in the know here. I am hiring an XT660R for a trip in New Zealand in a couple of months and I want to know if the crossbar on the XT660R handlebar will fit a touratech GPS mount directly without any adapter. __________________ '08 DL1000 V-Strom '13 TR650 Terra

01-25-2013, 02:44 PM	#193
Pete-NZ Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Oddometer: 523	Just done the DB1K over here in NZ... the XTR went well apart from the weight & surspention.. Had a little incirdent with a ditch at about 80kph... blow fork seals/flat spoted front rim / rear caliper dented the metal mule pipe / rear tyre took a bit of the rear inner guard out... It was a great 2 days...... USD forks & Ohlins shock conversion are a real must for the XTR..... My winter project... PS... some of you fella's have some real pretty XTs .................................................. .......................... __________________ Here.... my XR250 leaner side car build http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=716993 Pete-NZ screwed with this post 01-25-2013 at 02:51 PM

02-07-2013, 01:44 PM	#194
mindazzz Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Vilnius, Liuthuania Oddometer: 35	The fairing a few posts above fits perfectly on my colleagues XT660R. More pics on the last page here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=622796 __________________ -------- Honda RD07A Honda RD04 Dnepr MT10-36 Rally fairings for BMW G650Xchallenge and maybe some other bikes...

12-30-2012, 09:11 AM	#185
gnuttis Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: SWEDEN Oddometer: 59	Hello Just gonna say hello and tell about my XT660R -07 a little. After I rode my KTM 690 Enduro R -11in Tuareg Rallye 2012 with the Swedish Rally Raid Team I decided to sell the bike & buy something cheaper to take a little break. I bought a XT66R and yes it,s night and day between the bikes but it,s ok for me for now. After not to long I had to let it get some more air & power. Bought a 2-1 exhaust from OTR, PC5, O2 optimizer, KN filter. I rode the XT over the summer but felt the suspension is to weak in front as well in back but will wait to upgrade the back. Found a KTM WP 48mm from a KTM660SMC with the clamps from 690 Enduro and the SMC brembo break. The KTM660SMC front brake with 320mm disc is to big for my use in woods and trails so I gonna sell the fork & found a complete fork from a KTM 690Enduro 2012 to but a 300mm disc on it and use orig brake. I have found a solution to the steering stem and it,s finished but gonna use the black clamps from the other 690 enduro. I like the XT engine and will let it be original except the mods I have written. The black front fork have been shipped so will get it for about 2-3 weeks so will get back with more pictures. Here is some pictures: http://bit.ly/VPwC9X

01-12-2013, 11:44 PM	#186
Süsser Tod Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Oddometer: 576	I have the OffTheRoad topcase rack on my XT660R and it broke... I'm thinking of having it fixed and reinforced and use it on my XT660X, but I want something for the XT660R. I was thinking of going with the Givi setup, the whole thing, topcase and pannier racks. I don't really trust the SW-Motech stuff for anything but on-road use, other setupś look way too bulky, the Givi seems nice and almost like if were just a set of supports for soft bags. Any experience with the Givi setup off road?

01-15-2013, 10:52 AM	#189
Süsser Tod Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Oddometer: 576

02-26-2013, 10:47 AM	#195
thumpervibes n00b Joined: Feb 2012 Oddometer: 6	Im working on a retro/classic inspired scrambler project for my XTX. Working from the front back. Next will be filling and finishing the tank, then new side panels to allow for a new flat seat level with the frame and then i chop the tail to shorten the bike to the exhaust mounts. Its a work in progress but it looks nice already. The TKC 80's are fine on road as well. The new front 17 is a treat!

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