is yours the
Exan Oval X-Black Yamaha XT 660 Z Tener�

which 401 euros? (about �337)

Yes it is Phil. (Except mine is titanium which is 25 euro more than the stainless version.)

Finished the "Tube Tube" and I'm pretty happy with the results. There's 3.2L of space inside compared with 1.2L (1.7L inclusing the space in the lid) for the Agri-Supply/Adventure Spec tool tube. It easily accommodates both front and rear tubes, tyre levers plus several other bits and bobs.

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The front steady is made from a right-angle of welded box section steel and fixed to the undertray where the bolts go through and fix to the captive nuts of the main fuse holder. This method of support is plenty strong enough if you've got pannier racks fitted as the all the weight is taken by the exhaust clamp. Without racks to protect the tube in a fall I think this arrangement may be less suitable.

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Looks awesome! Maybe could have got 3.5l if you brought it out inline with the exhaust but this is awesome storage over stock! Might have to chase Barrett for a single pipe and follow suit if I want a single with storage!!
Matt

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Did think about going out further (you could go another 100mm easily, giving 0.8L more space), but I opted for a more discrete look. When the panniers are fitted you hardly notice it at all. Also as it's not the same shape as the exhaust, I didn't want to try too hard to match things up - I wanted to make it look intentionally asymmetric.

Well worth doing though - big, simple, strong and cheap!

Will this can work with yam panniers?
 

Do you think the Exan can, in the shape you have, or the slightly more conventional oval shape, would work ok with the Yamaha pannier rails and panniers? The exhaust exit looks to be nice and far back so probably won't melt a top box, but I'm wondering about clearance on the sides? Any thoughts?

The X-Black shape is a very very slim can. I had the Yamaha panniers (before the Holans) and the exhaust will fit comfortably. I'd guess the oval ones would work too, judging by the clearance available. And I would agree with you that the pipe exit is far enough back not to trouble the plastic base of the Yamaha top case.

I have an Exan oval on my XT660Z and Yamaha panniers and there is plenty of space.

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Thanks guys. Nice to know I can order the Exan with confidence.

Hi,

Thanks for posting on my thread. A couple of quick questions about the exan:

1. Presumably it decats the bike?
2. Do you need to update the bike fuelling or is it simply install and go?

Thanks again,
Penfold