Hi All,

Just to let you all know that my R1 went the other day and I pick up my 2011 All black XT660z Tenere on Saturday.

I can't wait, she's only got 4K on the clock and is in showroom condition.

Glad to be part of the clan.....

Watch this space I will be asking a million and 1 questions no doubt....

EXCITED ? OOOHHHHHHH YEAH !!!



Question number 1, what is the best most knobbly 50/50 tyre you put on the bike ?

I need it to perform off road as well as on road. I was looking at the K60 scouts ?

Good to see you got yourself sorted with an XTZ!

IMHO Continental TKC80s were made for the Tenere.

However, there are lots of decent options out there and everyone has their own opinion on tyres...

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Agreed. Not the cheapest option, but great tarmac behavior, and good off-tarmac performance too.

Incidentally, I've put Cont Trail Attack 2 on my Tiger and they are top notch too.

Welcome to the fold Gibbo, lets hope that power drop isn't too much to bare (but the comfort should make up for it!).

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Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

Welcome to the forum. +1 for TKC's. I am fitting a new set today in fact. I normally get 3000'ish miles from the rear (more if just tarmac use after that point) and up to 7000 from the front but normally change at 6K when I do the rear for the second time. Have tried other tyres like most people and always reading reviews but always return to TKC's. They work for me and my riding. �156 the pair is ok as well.

You will find this forum very helpful. Enjoy.

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DickyC

Gun Metal Grey 2014 XT660Z
'Advice is sought by someone who knows the answer but doesn't like it'

'The adsence of alternatives clears the mind marvelously'

Welcome mate.

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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

Photos please!

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Bike: 2013 XT660Z, TKC70 tyres

Mods:
Barkbusters, Scottoiler, DIY Tail Mod, DNA Stage 3, Power Commander V & O2 Eliminator, Exan X-Black Stainless exhaust, Tool tube, Ohlins linear front fork springs, Nitron rear shock, JT front and Supersprox rear sprockets, D.I.D. VX 520 chain, Adventure Spec bashplate, DIY USB Outlet, DIY chain guide, Kev's Throttle mod

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+1 what he said

Wecome on board this wonderful nuthouse and enjoy the ride, shame u could not keep the R1.....

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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....