Hi all - My first post to a site with lots of great info.

Almost ready to commit to a new 09 XTR - fair price at present in Brisbane Aus.

A couple of questions please?

Does the lastest model still have the surging issue?
I want to use the bike mainly for off road, so will do a few mods. The first being single exhaust (metal mule?). Mainly for weight and a bit more clearance. Can anyone comment on this sytem please - re: noise / fuel injection changes etc.
Also, what is an average fuel range please - say for gravel road riding?

thanks

Hi...from a happy 2008 XTR owner....and Welcome!

You sound very similar to me. When I first purchased my bike, I wanted MM 2to1 Exhaust...for the same reasons, plus the exhaust going under the bike did look a bit weird to me , then.

2to2 Exhaust do work better...plus you may get a warm leg/ engine with the MM 2to1 !

Also, my main worry was all the talk about Surging. Well, don't worry, and the 2009 model onwards has no serious problems/ ...hardly noticeable..have a butchers at this link....but Kev IS WORKING ON A MOD for your ECU anyway! (Kev is from Brisbane too!)

http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=8546
and fuel..you should get 100 miles before reserve.....

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2008 XTR Mods : DNA Stage 3 Airbox, PC111, Carbon Cans Ovals, Steve Ruth built XTR734cc Big Bore with - High Desert Dyno (HDD)/ Cuervo Racing Gas Flowed / Ported Head fitted with +1mm Valves & uprated Springs, HDD 5050 Camshaft, HDD +3mm Throttle Body, CP 105.5mm 11:1 Piston, Custom Mapping, Piasini ECU, Renthal 613-01, Barkbusters VPS, Pivot Pegz, Touratech Bashplate, Foam Grips, Kev's O2 Sensor Mod, Kev's Extra Coolant Cooler, Wilbers Progressive Fork Springs and Rear Shock

Welcome mate.

The metal mule pipe works well with good mid range power for off road conditions.

You would expect around 260/270 KMS from a tank off road & around 290/300kms on the cruise on the highway, full to empty depending on your mods.

All XT's surge to a varying degree & we do have ways to make each model ride a little better. I do have a working fuel/O2 mod that will reduce the surge on the 09 models, give me a shout once you have bought your bike & I will give you a hand on making it run smoother if you are not happy with it's fueling.

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Mods that I have done to my XTX's

My 04 XTX
Stage 1 & 2 DNA filters / Kev fuel mod / snorkel mod / Drilled air box mod / Engine breather mod / Fork Spacer mod / 15w fork oil /
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My 07 XTX
Raptor 700 cylinder 102mm / Modified Crank Case to take a 105mm Raptor Cylinder / 11:1 102mm JE Raptor piston / Stage 1 Raptor Hot Cam / Ported head / Colder Spark Plug / +2mm Throttle body / DNA stage 1 & 2 filters / Modified Air Box / Snorkel removed / Worry Brothers stage 2 filter cover / 6mm & 8mm Bolts Replaced with Titanium Bolts / Recovered seat in Black / O2 Eliminator /

My 09 XTX
59HP at the rear wheel / Stage 2 Raptor Hot Cam / DNA stage 3 Air Box / Carbon Can Exhausts / Modified Exhaust Link Pipes / PCIII With Custom Fuel Map / Wideband Commander O2 Data logger / LCD100 Dyno Jet display & fuel adjuster / 2500 OHM HT lead instead of a 10K OHM XT lead / Extra Coolant Cooler / Protaper Fat Bars / Tail Tidy With LED Tail Light / OKE Protection Knobs / LED indicators / AIS blocked / Modified rear sprocket rubbers / Rear Foot Pegs removed / 09 ECU With 02 Sensor Changed To A 06 ECU / Complete wiring harnes Changed from 09 to 04 / Home made LED resistor flasher / Hole drilled in the fuel tank filler neck to allow quicker filling / Modified Bar End Weights / Progressive front fork springs, 15W fork oil, forks lowered 25mm, used XTR rear links lowering the rear 20mm, rear spring one click stiffer / Changed front & rear guards from blue to black / 47T rear sprocket / Speedo Healer V4.0 / Kev throttle cam mod / Throttle grip mod / The new 2010 O2 sensor mod is out, works a treat, The new 2012 O2 Controller is out, PM me for details

Now ride a 2018 MT09SP ABS + TCS

My KTM 990 SMR Mod book. http://www.ktmsmt.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=4946

I mean... can you think of a safer place in the world for an XT owner to live other than Brisbane, what with Kev living there by your doorstep? I can't.

i did think the MM 2to1 looked similar to the XT600 exhaust. I wonder if it is the same thing,anyone?

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2008 XTR Mods : DNA Stage 3 Airbox, PC111, Carbon Cans Ovals, Steve Ruth built XTR734cc Big Bore with - High Desert Dyno (HDD)/ Cuervo Racing Gas Flowed / Ported Head fitted with +1mm Valves & uprated Springs, HDD 5050 Camshaft, HDD +3mm Throttle Body, CP 105.5mm 11:1 Piston, Custom Mapping, Piasini ECU, Renthal 613-01, Barkbusters VPS, Pivot Pegz, Touratech Bashplate, Foam Grips, Kev's O2 Sensor Mod, Kev's Extra Coolant Cooler, Wilbers Progressive Fork Springs and Rear Shock

Surging was really only the 04-06 models after that the ECU got a far bit of a change with the lamba probe in the exhaust etc. People still say they surge but its mainly them coming from 4clyinder bikes and saying the single is just not as smooth.

Not sure on the 2 into 1 exhuast but ive a set of 2into2 and the sound is very nice, similar to a motox bike but not just as quick revving or as harsh with the baffles in (baffles out its loud).

Best mpg ive got was 78 crusing at 65mph on motorway. But normally average around 60mpg on roads and depending on the off roading drops a fair bit over here in the UK as off roading is very stop start.

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There was a post by a dude in Brissie who had his own 2 into 1 made up locally. Was pretty cheap from what i remember.

You looking to buy from Marooka by chance? They have some good deals at the minute.