Hi guys, im new to the site.
was just looking for some good opinions. Im going to look at a 2005 xt660x in a couple of days. It appears to be in reasonable condition. Its got 19000kms on the clock and has had new sprocket and chain done recently.
I just want to know is there anything I should be looking for when I go for a look and do you reckon the k's are quite high for this bike?
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Welcome on board Carl.

I'd say 19K is a short distance for a nigh-on 10 year old bike to have travelled, that's only 1.9K a year. Hardly run in!

Just check all the usual stuff as you would on any second hand bike, but really focus on the steering head, suspension linkage and swingarm pivot bearings. It's probably also worth checking the ECU and TPS, both or which were recalls on early bikes and improved parts offered. Any evidence this has been done?

Read these threads:

http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=519

http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=948

http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=8546

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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

Hello Mate ,
I'd budget for a a new battery if it's still running the original. It's a buyers market at the moment so don't be afraid to haggle. Bikesales.com.au can be good for a quick comparison before you go.