I had an XT660R back in 2007-8 but sold it and went through some faster and flashier machinery. However, I am now selling my BMW 650 and getting another XT660R. I was a member here in 2007 but haven't posted since then, so I am treating myself as a noob. I was also a mod for a while on the 'other forum', but I hope you won't hold that against me

On Saturday (if all goes well) I will exchange the F650 for a 2006 XT660R in blue. It will be my daily driver, allowing me to retire and refurb my XT600E, and I plan to do some serious touring on it next summer. My last trip was round France and Germany with my daughter on a Triumph Sprint. She loved it, but commented 'next time, can we go half as fast and see twice as much?' Hence the BMW, which is a great bike but dull as ditchwater. I can't wait to get back on an XT. Greetings once more to you all.

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XT660R (2006)
XT600E (1994)
Triumph Trident 750 (1992)
My blog: http://goingfastgettingnowhere.blogspot.com/

Welcome back old chap.

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Looks like there are alot of us returning to the xt

Welcome back

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You are most welcome once again. The fact that you were a mod on the other forum was never held against you the first time, so there's no reasons why it should this time around, besides, Mel is also a member of this forum and there is no rivalry whatsoever between us, as we are all here for the same reason.

Enjoy you stay here.

I was joking, kinda I remember there being a bit of rivalry and thought I would be upfront so no-one thought I was a mole. I've tried getting in touch with Mel but I lost all her contact details in a HDD crash, so it would be good to say Hi again.

Mistman, you're right. In the six years I have been back on two wheels I have become a full-time, all-weather rider, and doing more touring on the bike as well. I've had everything from a 1300 Pan to a Sprint in the meantime, but all of them have failed the ultimate test - do I LOVE this bike? I downsized to the mini-GS, and found that a 600/650 was a good size for my needs (always was, but I needed to find that out), but ultimately it didn't hit the spot and I started hankering after another 660R. Well, that or a 660Z, but a 660R came up at the right price, and ... here we are.

I still have the XT600E that I bought as a drudge bike to save a Ducati from a muddy daily commute, and I think I will be buried with that bike. But it's very old and poorly now, and needs a bit of TLC.

Thanks for the welcome, chaps.

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XT600E (1994)
Triumph Trident 750 (1992)
My blog: http://goingfastgettingnowhere.blogspot.com/

yeah to beging with for just a few months, but then all was forgotten and peace reigned once again. Of course there were casualties, that being the other forum which is now internet tumbleweed, but one had to prevail, it's just so happened that it was this one. but that was not down to me or Mel it was down to the of

Welcome back!

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Welcome back mate, nothing has really changes XT660.com it is still the best XT660 forum out there.


Some of us have never left as there are very few forums out there that has the helpfulness & friendship of this community, been lead by the Captain makes the difference I would say..

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Mods that I have done to my XTX's

My 04 XTX
Stage 1 & 2 DNA filters / Kev fuel mod / snorkel mod / Drilled air box mod / Engine breather mod / Fork Spacer mod / 15w fork oil /
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My 07 XTX
Raptor 700 cylinder 102mm / Modified Crank Case to take a 105mm Raptor Cylinder / 11:1 102mm JE Raptor piston / Stage 1 Raptor Hot Cam / Ported head / Colder Spark Plug / +2mm Throttle body / DNA stage 1 & 2 filters / Modified Air Box / Snorkel removed / Worry Brothers stage 2 filter cover / 6mm & 8mm Bolts Replaced with Titanium Bolts / Recovered seat in Black / O2 Eliminator /

My 09 XTX
59HP at the rear wheel / Stage 2 Raptor Hot Cam / DNA stage 3 Air Box / Carbon Can Exhausts / Modified Exhaust Link Pipes / PCIII With Custom Fuel Map / Wideband Commander O2 Data logger / LCD100 Dyno Jet display & fuel adjuster / 2500 OHM HT lead instead of a 10K OHM XT lead / Extra Coolant Cooler / Protaper Fat Bars / Tail Tidy With LED Tail Light / OKE Protection Knobs / LED indicators / AIS blocked / Modified rear sprocket rubbers / Rear Foot Pegs removed / 09 ECU With 02 Sensor Changed To A 06 ECU / Complete wiring harnes Changed from 09 to 04 / Home made LED resistor flasher / Hole drilled in the fuel tank filler neck to allow quicker filling / Modified Bar End Weights / Progressive front fork springs, 15W fork oil, forks lowered 25mm, used XTR rear links lowering the rear 20mm, rear spring one click stiffer / Changed front & rear guards from blue to black / 47T rear sprocket / Speedo Healer V4.0 / Kev throttle cam mod / Throttle grip mod / The new 2010 O2 sensor mod is out, works a treat, The new 2012 O2 Controller is out, PM me for details

Now ride a 2018 MT09SP ABS + TCS

My KTM 990 SMR Mod book. http://www.ktmsmt.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=4946

Good to be back, and I am glad at least one of the groups survived

I agree, a civilised forum is a wonderful thing. Nothing wrecks my interest in talking about bikes like aggression, pointless argument or cliquey behaviour. A warm welcome to new members is important too. (Thanks.)

I tried to find Mel in the member list but failed. Perhaps she'll see this and give me a shout.

Five days and counting ...

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XT660R (2006)
XT600E (1994)
Triumph Trident 750 (1992)
My blog: http://goingfastgettingnowhere.blogspot.com/

Mel's username is Lady P remember?