Thanks guys really appreciate all the comments, I've been riding as much as possible and am deffo getting used to the gear changing as the ride is much smoother now. I think what got me was the fact I went from a ktm duke 125 ( no noise ) to my xt660x which has full akrapovic system so its really really sexually loud.
So obviously it sounded like I was revving the nuts of it compared to the duke. When really I wasn't giving it enough if that makes sense.
I haven't had it anywhere near to 75% of its potential but can't wait for a few dry days.

This might also give you some tips for improvement - Use it cautiously though

http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=21598

Dont forget guys that he has the XTX so no rev counter.......

My experience with the xtZ tells me that it takes a bit to get to know and use that engine proficiently, but with time and... some thousands kms, you will get so much better you will amaze yourself when you will realize it. This happened to me at least. That engine sure is a wild horse, it surges under 3k rpm and has lots of engine braking which will have your rear wheel spin and drift on hasty clutch releases, the overall usable rev range is limited being a single cylinder motorbike, but it has plenty of torque and delivers it smoothly across the rev range. I was kind of worried the first period not to be able to manage to do it... now I don't need the rev meter anymore and can anticipate any change in speed in no time. Your Hands and feet will just move on their own, it's amazing and great to realize :-)

Also a stage2 air filter and fueling device makes the bike ride different/better.
My bike definitely pulls better at low revs with these mods ;)