Hi,
I am new to the forum as I stumbled across it looking for my next toy, i was searching for a xt660 and this forum popped up so thought id ask you experienced folk a few question before i become one of the xt community!

I have today sold my heavy lump of a 2008 BMW R1200GS to go for something lighter, agile, easier to manoeuvre etc etc.... well in other words an XT660X.

what can people tell me about them? I have my eyes on an orange 2006 plate one at the minute. Is there anything i should be looking for before i hand over my hard earned cash? common faults? niggles? etc?

The orange one i have my eyes on for some reason has a 'MPH' sticker on the digital dash! Does this make it an import? faulty? why would this be there?

It has done only 7000 miles but no service history, it has been looked after DIY style..... is this a problem?

thank you in advance for your comments and/ or help,
K666rlo

Hi mate,

Welcome to the forum.

The bike is bulltproof, you should not worry. The mileage you state means that the bike is as good as new. As far as I know you cannot manipulate the the clock unless you dissasemble the dash. Basically by looking at the bike you can tell if the stated is true. Mine was 10K when i got it (with history however) and the downpipes were just starting to get dark blue all other things looked as new, another telltale is the seat - the colour tends to fade away with time and miles.
Technically I cannot think of something which might surprise you, maybe fork oil rings
The famous surging is to be expected but as you are in the right place - this forum, you should not worry. Couple of little adjustments and you are done.
The bike is fantastic and VERY reliable, fun to ride both city commute and weekend dash in the country.
Go ahead.

Good luck

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