Hi from Cambridge
 

Finally did it , bought a 2010 xtz two weeks ago , wanted one for a while now to go with my dr650rse and z550(one owner). Hoping to do some touring when the sun comes out , your experience with the right accessories and mods is most helpfull. Just one question , do all xtz pop on a closed throttle (to many two strokes mean I have a habit of blipping the throttle) the bike is in standard trim. Thanks for listening and a happy new year.

:hello: and :welcome: to :660:

:006: Welcome on board mate.

Yep, they all do that. It is just an emissions device that bleeds air into the exhuast on a closed throttle called "AIS" (air injection system). It can easily be blocked to prevent the popping with no ill effects on reliability, performance or economy.

Check out this thread...

http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?p=101266&posted=1#post101266

Welcome on board and enjoy the bike and this great forum!!!

Welcome, congratulations for the purchase great choice
happy new year, will see you around

Welcome mate, you come to the right place.:066:

Hia :)

Welcome along and Happy New Year for sure what with a new bike and all :cool:



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Hi Mate, I'm in Cambridge, might see you about when the sun comes out!

Thanks for the welcome messages and answer to my question (cheers pialedes) put my mind to rest there. Supatrig, if you see an old dr650rse about in town thats probably me give me a wave or say hello. Thanks again

Welcome along. I'm new here too having just bought an XT660X. I am looking forward to the popping sound when slowing down. I think it sounds funny and being childlike simple things make me laugh.
I have a GSX1400 that makes the same noise and all users of that bike say "remove the P.A.I.R's" but it make me smile so I've not yet done it. Only had the bike 11 years but it's on my "to do" list!! (I put that list somewhere!)