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Hi all XT officinardos
Hi I'm Tom and the proud new owner of an orange XT 660 Z.
I have an R1 and bought the XT as something to keep me riding through the winter...but I can fast see this bike being in constant all year round use as its so much fun! I've riden big singles in the past - but I have to say that I cant remember riding a bike that's so comfortable and easy to get along with....I've been braving the damp cold weather constantly for the past 3 weeks and even in the ice I have had a huge smile on my face. There is one minor issue...and it seems that its a common issue, but I'm yet to resolve. The bike cuts out for absolutely no reason occasionally. I can ride for an hour and not have an issue, then out of the blue it just conks. It happens after decelerating, for example coming off a dual carriageway slip road , slowing to the roundabout and just prior to stopping it sort of blows itself out. On a number of occasions Ive been pulling into side roads and just as you drop in it suddenly fails - which can be a little disconcerting! Would love to hear from anyone who has experienced the same and who maybe able to point me in the right direction. Keep riding! Tom |
Welcome mate, best of both worlds a R1 + a 660.
Set your idle speed to 1500rpm when the bike is at operating temperature. |
:006: Hi Tom and welcome aboard.
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Hi Tom
And yehhhhh ORANGE !!! come on where's the pics ???? |
:hello: and :welcome: to :660:
are you sure it's an XT660Z in orange and not an XT660X ? |
Welcome aboard and I too am lucky enuf to have several bikes and the XT660X gets most of my attention hehe.......have fun ciao Simon
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Guys - sorry its an XT 660 X! I did realise after I'd posted but hoped no one would notice.
Sorry to offend the tenere chaps :) and excite those that thought an orange one was around somewhere...my bad?! Ill adjust the tick over as suggested and let you know - certainly doesn't seem to be low and seems to simply 'blow out' with a bump whilst still having either the torque of the engine still on it when slowing or whilst picking up the revs out of the corner. Its a shame really because its a real blast to ride, but the cutting out does seem to happen at the most inopportune moment. In terms of the idle adjustment .... am I right in thinking that this is a mechanical adjustment on the engine rather than through the diagnostic screen on the dash? From what I read the diagnostic screen will give a read out of the rpm... Can anyone recommend a good (and cost effective) luggage rack? Thanks chaps |
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Brill
Brill - thanks guys, Ill get a new plug and adjust the tick-over....Ill let you know how it goes.
Need to do an oil change too. Have fun |
hi tom and welcome
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