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Originally Posted by Pleiades (Post 213856)

As I mentioned before, check for evidence of regular servicing, either dealer stamps of it DIY, receipts etc. Ask when the oil, coolant and brake fluid was last changed. If the question can't be answered satisfactorily, then be wary. Condition of the chain and sprockets I always find is a good indicator of how well a bike has been looked after in general, and big singles are harder than multis on the final drive. Disc and pad condition is also another quick and easy to see indicator of how cherished an XT has been by it's owner.

Look carefully for smooth steering action - get the front wheel of the ground and check the headrace bearings for notchiness. Same the with the swingarm - check for play in the linkage and evidence that it's been stripped and greased.

2007/8 bikes were the fist with O2/lambda sensors and tend to be a bit more prone to surging than others with the ECU 5VK-8591A-10 ECU. See here. Have a look to see whether any fuelling devices have been fitted as this will save you a few quid in the long run if you want to sort it.

Other than general cosmetic condition, spokes and engine finish particularly, just look out for the usual stuff you would on any used bike like engine rattles/knocks, wheel bearing play, brakes, clutch action etc.

thanks very much for taking time to reply with such detail it will be very helpfull to me when i look at bike

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Originally Posted by john999 (Post 213873)

did you not try the fuel fix then for the surging on here or did u just leave well along

No I hadn't noticed any surging so haven't felt the need to make adjustments or fixes as suggested on here.

It hasn't been ridden for a while as I couldn't afford the new tyres for an MOT, so am eager to get out on it this weeked (tyres and MOT on Friday)

I would definitely say check for any signs of paint lifting from the metal or patches of rust especially around the engine as its exposed to the elements

thanks for the reply steven good luck with the m.o.t

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Originally Posted by steven660 (Post 213895)

what year is your xt also how many miles on her now. has it all been good with her over the years , cant wait to get down to look at this 07 xt660x with 11000miles

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Originally Posted by john999 (Post 213911)

what year is your xt also how many miles on her now. has it all been good with her over the years , cant wait to get down to look at this 07 xt660x with 11000miles

Cheers, I hope all is okay, It's been almost 2 years since its been garaged. Had a lot of work done on it this year.

She's an 08 bike first registered in 2009, I've been the only owner and the mileage is really low, around 4,900 mark. Unfortunately got her just before I went to University and couldn't take her with me. She got me to Warwickshire for an interview and plenty of times round the M25 to Guildford in pouring rain or sunshine. Then she was my only form of transport to work for 4 months that included some days of scraping ice of the seat and never had one problem starting.
Though all that bad weather riding did lead to this happening
http://www.xt660.com/gallery/display...p?imageid=2212

But it now looks like this
http://www.xt660.com/gallery/display...p?imageid=2214

thanks steven for the reply . you did a good job on the bike with them b4 and after photos well done that man

prob a little late but hope it is useful!
I got my xt a year after my fireblade because I couldn't stand the potholes and traffic jams on my honda.
they are like cheese and chalk, one is like a maclaren, the other like a defender.
you need to decide what you want it for.
I like it for: go anywhere (including off road), comfort (up to motorway speeds, once past 80, wind becomes an issue), reliable, low running costs, agility and excellent in urban driving. Riding at its natural past you can tour on it lomg distance without discomfort
I don't like: little to no weather protection and x wind stability at high speeds(it is almost a naked bike), engine buzz through the handle bar can give you numb fingers.
these are just the highlights.
I am happy with the fuel delivery on my 2009 but had to do the cush mod to get rid of snatchy drive on/off throttle
for me the xt works great together with my fireblade.

My Ten is in for repairs after a small accident and I'm riding a Honda CBF1000 - the most boring bike I've ever ridden in my life. XT's all the way!

Hi mate I bought an xt660x about a month ago done 800 miles on it so far . I also have other bikes. Fz1n ,gsxr750. XT660 is fun. BUT if you like to do long run outs I would really think about it first. I love my xt 660x but if it was to be my only bike. I would not bother with it. It's not a bike to jump on and go down the motorway on it. I took it on the motorway last week would not want to be on it long. So when I want to jump on a bike and ride 100 miles down the motorway to the coast I will have to take one of my other bikes as the xt is not up to the job by a long shot. But if you want back road fun the xt is spot on and loads of fun. Some people will say the bike is fine on the motorway. But I guess that depends on what you are used to. If you like power to be there if you need it. This is not really it. It's just my opinion. But like I said lots of fun. But if you like to go out on good long rides this is not it. I would jump on any of my bikes and drive down to London 200 miles easy ride and back so 400 round trip .But would not even bother on the XT It would just be to much like hard work. I would say ride one first and just pop on the motorway for a bit. Hope this helps.