Hi I'm Tom and the proud new owner of an orange XT 660 Z.

I have an R1 and bought the XT as something to keep me riding through the winter...but I can fast see this bike being in constant all year round use as its so much fun!

I've riden big singles in the past - but I have to say that I cant remember riding a bike that's so comfortable and easy to get along with....I've been braving the damp cold weather constantly for the past 3 weeks and even in the ice I have had a huge smile on my face.

There is one minor issue...and it seems that its a common issue, but I'm yet to resolve. The bike cuts out for absolutely no reason occasionally.

I can ride for an hour and not have an issue, then out of the blue it just conks.

It happens after decelerating, for example coming off a dual carriageway slip road , slowing to the roundabout and just prior to stopping it sort of blows itself out. On a number of occasions Ive been pulling into side roads and just as you drop in it suddenly fails - which can be a little disconcerting!

Would love to hear from anyone who has experienced the same and who maybe able to point me in the right direction.

Keep riding!
Tom

Welcome mate, best of both worlds a R1 + a 660.

Set your idle speed to 1500rpm when the bike is at operating temperature.

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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

Hi Tom and welcome aboard.

Now that's interesting - not seen an orange one before! Got a photo?

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Hi Tom
And yehhhhh ORANGE !!! come on where's the pics ????

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are you sure it's an XT660Z in orange and not an XT660X ?

Welcome aboard and I too am lucky enuf to have several bikes and the XT660X gets most of my attention hehe.......have fun ciao Simon

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(Now sold on, sob) 2011 Blue XT660X with gold wheels, was 26,500 km.
Engine mods: K&N Stage 1 filter, DNA Stage 2 filter, snorkel removed, Kev fuel mod fitted.
Plus: smoked Puig screen, Yam aluminium sump guard, Yamaha / Acerbis handguards, Givi Trekker aluminium side cases, Leo Vince X3 cans plus Kev front fork mod and Fender Xtender. Just fitted Michelin Road Pilot 3 tyres.

SOLD the XTX for a Super Ten 1200. And just bought a Raptor 700 so staying on here for some tips....

Guys - sorry its an XT 660 X! I did realise after I'd posted but hoped no one would notice.

Sorry to offend the tenere chaps and excite those that thought an orange one was around somewhere...my bad?!

Ill adjust the tick over as suggested and let you know - certainly doesn't seem to be low and seems to simply 'blow out' with a bump whilst still having either the torque of the engine still on it when slowing or whilst picking up the revs out of the corner.

Its a shame really because its a real blast to ride, but the cutting out does seem to happen at the most inopportune moment.

In terms of the idle adjustment .... am I right in thinking that this is a mechanical adjustment on the engine rather than through the diagnostic screen on the dash?

From what I read the diagnostic screen will give a read out of the rpm...

Can anyone recommend a good (and cost effective) luggage rack?

Thanks chaps

It occurred to me that might have been what happened! Mind you I like the orange XTX colour scheme and reckon it would suit the Tenere well.

In conjunction with a healthy 1500rpm tickover, a good fresh correctly gapped spark plug will also help a lot too. I always replace mine annually as a matter or course. All the singles I've had have been very temperamental at tickover and closed throttle with even slightly worn plugs.

You're right - Adjust tickover mechanically on side of throttle body and check rpm through dash diagnostic screen.

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Brill - thanks guys, Ill get a new plug and adjust the tick-over....Ill let you know how it goes.
Need to do an oil change too.
Have fun

hi tom and welcome