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Tom660 02-01-13 12:23

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

Kev 02-01-13 12:45

Welcome mate, best of both worlds a R1 + a 660.

Set your idle speed to 1500rpm when the bike is at operating temperature.

Pleiades 02-01-13 14:22

:006: Hi Tom and welcome aboard.

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Originally Posted by Tom660 (Post 182385)
an orange XT 660 Z

Now that's interesting - not seen an orange one before! Got a photo?

PhilinFrance 02-01-13 18:46

Hi Tom
And yehhhhh ORANGE !!! come on where's the pics ????

CaptMoto 02-01-13 20:47

:hello: and :welcome: to :660:

are you sure it's an XT660Z in orange and not an XT660X ?

SimonRoma 03-01-13 12:05

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

Tom660 03-01-13 12:19

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

Pleiades 03-01-13 12:48

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Originally Posted by Tom660 (Post 182424)
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?!

It occurred to me that might have been what happened! Mind you I like the orange XTX colour scheme and reckon it would suit the Tenere well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom660 (Post 182424)
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 conjunction with a healthy 1500rpm tickover, a good fresh correctly gapped spark plug will also help a lot too. I always replace mine annually as a matter or course. All the singles I've had have been very temperamental at tickover and closed throttle with even slightly worn plugs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom660 (Post 182424)
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...

You're right - Adjust tickover mechanically on side of throttle body and check rpm through dash diagnostic screen.

Tom660 03-01-13 14:48

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

beany 03-01-13 20:18

hi tom and welcome


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