I have only two gripes with the XTX -

1. Why can't I turn the lights off?

and

2. The silly front mudgard thing just sprays water straight out in front of you to drive into. I get soaked.

I've been riding with no front mudguard since my accident and I can honestly say I hardly notice the difference.

Not sure why you would want to turn off your headlight. Unless you don't want anyone to see you coming. Like for a drive-by shooting or some sort of stealth mission.

all new bikes now have the lights on.

my only gripe is suspension too soggy

Yeah - stupid isn't it!

As for the mudgard thing - the one on the Tenere looks more sensible...

you could always do what my uncle did

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/1068912/

What,

Park the bike under a tree when it's raining???

So you want the front mudguard fixed so you'd remain dry in the rain... are you talking about a front mudguard � roof conversion?

Least it only goes as far as the skin huh?

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How about a front mudgaurd the shape of an umbrella.

How about one of these?????

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Since January 2002 it became compulsory for all new production bikes to have the lights constantly on, it is for your safety when filtering or when riding behind a vehicle and approach crossings.

Does it really matter that the mudguard sprays water in front of you when its pissing down with rain? You can't get wetter than wet.