Hi,

Hope you are all ok? Top site!

Needed a new bike and was torn between an 06 640 ktm sm with 8000 miles �3500 or a mint 09 xtx with 14 months warranty, 2 months breakdown cover, 1 owner, white and only 587 miles all for �3400. I plumbed for the xtx (aways been a Yamaha fan from my fs1e days) and have only ridden 50 miles so far (all today) and I have to say I'm impressed by the smooth power (for a single), on the motorway it pulled from 70 to 90 with a fair amount of force so I'm really pleased, even through town was a breeze with no surging just really smooth power. The clutch lever was a tad stiff but hopefully will ease with time but the bike handled well and was really comfy even today in 0.5C conditions gave it a proper wash when I got home (looks like new again). So far so good and can't wait to get back out (in warmer conditions).

will give an update once more miles are clocked up.

Armo

Well done mate your got a nice reliable bike there. Throw on some DNA filters a set of cans with a fuelling device & she will really go.

__________________
Click here to join the XT Supporter's scheme

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 /
[
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

A lot of bike for the money.. Sounds nice.. Congrat's

nice one cheers

Sounds like a bargain - lets have some piccies armo! Welcome to the site... I LOVE my XTX too
SelinaXT

I made a similar decision and bought a low milage XTZ on a 2009 plate. Great bike to ride, and good for commuting.

I think it is a lot of bike for the money, and consequently built to a budget - that's not a criticism - but it wil mean TLC and preventative maintenance.

So far its been ridden more miles in heavy rain and spray, than dry...in fact yesterday was the first dry run its had!...and even then I got hail stoned upon! Engine has not missed a beat, wet headling has been confidenc inspiring. However, salty wet spray over the last week meant yesterday the RH indicator stopped working - but a quick spray of GT40 when I got home solved that (should have done it before)...from what I've read on here, that's about as extreme as it gets - reports seem to be that it is a reliable bit of kit.

Super!

__________________
www.reeves-cartoons.co.uk
centrestand, handguards and deflectors, scottoiler, handlebar muffs, panniers, cush drive mod, compass, power socket,
petebog rack, handguard extenders, satnav, tank bag...to be continued

Sounds like a right bargain. I've got an 09 and there isn't any problem with the fueling. I'm coming up to 7k on mine and the clutch still hasn't got any lighter, they've got quite a heavy action. Theres a thread on here about a modification to make the action lighter. Had Pirelli Stradas on it when I got it but I've changed them for Michelin pilot sports and they've been very good even in the sub 0 temperatures.

Ive got an 59 plate R, handles well, runs well, you will not be dissapointed, in my opinion a superb all rounder.

__________________
I'm always in the sh1t, only the depth varies

You've got a right bargain there considering the price rise for the new ones. When you can afford get the DNA filters, a nice exhaust ( so you can preserve the original ), and some Avon distanzia tyres when your others wear out. And Welcome to the forum.

__________________
Mods so far:- Kev Mod/Snorkel Removed/Airbox Drilled/CO2 Upped/Cush Drive Mod/M.T.C. Exhaust/Avon Distanzias:avon: Fitted/NGK Iridium Spark Plug/H4 Bulb Upgrade/White Wheel Trim/Scotoiler/Hand Guards.

Hi,
I bought it from a guy in Blackburn who didn't use it enough to warrant having it so hopefully I got a bargain. On closer inspection the bike is an 08 on an 09 plate which pissed me a little due to possible problems with fueling but I've got to say the bike ran great on the way home. It was bothering me it been an 08 so I rang him to see if he had any running issues in the 587 miles he did and he said that he experienced a very slight surging but nothing to worry about. I've not had chance to take the bike out again due to the weather but I'm thinking maybe I should of done some more research before buying. If the bike does play up what are my options (it still has 13 months warranty left) and would the bike run better when it's cold outside?

PS Keith, I'm in Rawdon but start my new job in Keighley on Monday

Cheers

Armo