hi guys , loads of info on these great pages , to much sometimes ,lol , i,m on 2012 z quite awkward at slow speeds as well documented , i,m not planning on going round the world etc but do want smoother operation , which mods will put me right please guys , do i need aftermarket cans ? will they make much diff after filter and fuel ? also can you purchase straight of here , ? headache coming on !! thanks in advance from windy raining england

Hi Jason, others on this forum far better equipped to advise you than me, but....the mods I did on my Tenere that transformed it were the Kev mod, the O2 controller, the throttle mod, (free!, and brilliant), and a 46 tooth rear sprocket. All jerry throttle gone and much nicer to ride!. Steve

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Steve has basically hit the nail on the head � sort the fuelling and make the twist grip less sensitive. All I would add is checking/sorting the final drive (chain, sprockets and cush drive).

It�s the simple things that make the most difference� Before attempting any of the mods suggested, make sure your bike is properly serviced, with a clean air filter, decent correctly gapped spark plug, the idle speed is correctly adjusted to 1400-1500rpm, the cush drive rubbers are in intact and free from excessive play and the chain has the correct slack and is (along with the sprockets) in good condition.

Here�s where to look for information about the mods�

Twist-grip mod: http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?p=154983

Cush drive rubber mod: http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=12422

Kev fuelling mod: http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=11641

O2 controller: http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=20381

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yeah its looking that way , thanks for that mate

just nipped out and had a check of back sprocket , i,d say it moves 4-6 mm aprox , so that mods on for sat , cheers steve and pleiades , your time is appreciated , cool this site is in it

Best get finding yourself some old inner tube!

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