Tony,, its starting to look like a peach,, just goes tae show ye wit ye kin do.....I picked up a Honda FMX 06 fur 1200 bucks it was shabby,, i got it like yours an got 2300 fur it.......... wi a wee bit spit an polish..... good job Tony....:typing[1]:

No pictures for this update as when I finished it was pitch black. Bike is back together and running superb (took it for a quick blast and filled the fuel tank up). Had to tweak the gear change lever as it was way to high for me. Removed the cross bar pad as its really annoying when trying to get the ignition key in and out so thats off. May have to re adjust the bars to get the seating postion perfect but a few rides will help refine that.

Had to put the standard cans on due to damaging the 2 link pipe to headers clamps during dissassembly. May be able to salvage a can clamp that goes around the can itself and then I can put carbon cans back on and see what they are like to ride with, they will look alot better if nothing else.

I have to admit the snorkle not being in is annoying me, I am not a fan of the noise the induction makes. I dont mind the loud cans so much but the snorkle not being fitted needs sorting ASAP. Fingers crossed Meach has the one off my bike, if not I will put a wanted add in the classifieds. Already tried fleabay with no luck.

Got to sort our some way of blocking the light from the headlight and wind screen gap, that is off putting riding at night. Possibly just jam a rag in there. Did my very first "Kev" cush drive mod during assembly and its a superb mod. Zero slack in the drive.:eusa_dance:

Just got to wait for the front tyre to arrive and then get that fitted and tomorrow I will do the engine oil & filter change. Its pretty good now but I will feel better once that is completed. I am taking the bike to work tomorrow so should have an opportunity to take a few snaps.

Thoroughly enjoyed the ride tonight, forgot how much torque the XT660 has. Fantastic.

night night!

I was also surprised after i had a ride on my dads triumph tiger as you have to end up riding it right up top in the revs then got on the XT mid revs just change gear:headbang:

Almost finished, the new Avon Distanzia front tyre arrived today so thats getting fitted tomorrow. The front disc corrosion will be removed and painted and then the wheel refitted.

I have completed the oil and filter change, that was the first time I have ever done that on an XT. Simplez! Took it to work today and took loads of photos but all of them turned out blurred so either the battery is flat or the camera is broken. I did get 1 ok one. For certain I am getting the carbon fibre cans refitted as soon as possible I dont like the look or sound of the standard cans.

Glad to be nearly finished but at least I am riding an XT again. :blob8:

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wemoto has a fantastic service!

Recommend them to anyone.

Bikes looking good though!

Tony.. it looks a peach.. well done.....john:winner:

..just get rid of that ugly touring screen!

sell it to me!:happy7:

LOL, no chance, I agree its not pretty but essential.

well, worth a try!

..got an original one - change?

BTW: you did an awsome job, like the way you got the headers sorted!

salu2,
Joe

Tony, guess what I've found while I was mowing the lawn at the back of the garden behind logs, fox holes and what not? Bear in mind it was in the same place where I violently threw it, the day after I bought my bike on Nov 23rd 2004!!

Shall I wrap it for you? I'll give it a hose down first don't worry

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