Hi everyone,

I don't own an XT, I don't even own a Yamaha - I'm currently riding a Fireblade. But it's time for a change and I'm looking for something that (a) fits my frame - I'm a very inflexible 6' 4" - and (b) is suitable for a bit of exploring, including less than perfect roads. I was a big fan of the Tenere in its first guise, and was pleased to see it relaunched a few years ago.

So, in a nutshell I'm looking at getting one and thought this would be a good place to find out what people are doing with theirs etc.

Hia

I've got a GSXR as well as my XT, i got the XT mainly as a commuter, but since buying it cannot get enough of it - you'll love 'em too i recon

Welcome along

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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

Thanks very much for the welcomes. I spent a lot of yesterday reading through the multitude of threads on upgrades, improvements and general tinkering and while I can't quite picture some of it without a bike in front of me, it sounds like there's plenty to get on with - which is nice.

Can't wait to get stuck into some test rides!

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Welcome to this excellent forum! I too have a sports bike as well as a tourer and 2 off road bikes and I use my XTX as a scooter all year round. The XT is an excellent fun bike and I am sure you will enjoy one, I cannot comment regarding your height as I am a more "normal" size but I think that the Tenere would be excellent for your frame. Have fun!!!

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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....