Firstly, welcome.
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Muddy pockets
The only problem is im not confident in my off road/ green laning ability as the 1 and only time ive been is with my old dt125 years ago which felt great but it was a much smaller and lighter bike.
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No one ever is at the start. The best advice I can give is just do it.
Take a look here - >
http://www.xt660.com/forumdisplay.php?f=198
Why not come along? there will be some green lane rides and plenty of people to give you advice and help you.
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Originally Posted by
Muddy pockets
I do worry about the xt660r off road capability (the pipes underneath the frame i can see getting damaged by uneven terrain etc. ) also how appropriate it is as a tourer?
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Don't. It's fine, not as long-distance-capable as the Tenere though.
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Originally Posted by
Muddy pockets
I suppose my question is... Will the xt660z ten be appropriate enough tfor a skinny lad like me to develop my off road skills?
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Yes. If you have the will.
The Lakes meet is in May, that gives you time to get a bike then come along and have a laugh, see what others have done to their bikes, advice, chit chat and some cracking rides.