I�ve just bought an 08 XTR, I barely know anything about bikes but am very eager to learn. I don�t want to be �that guy� that just takes it in to the shop if anything may be wrong or needs a service, I want to learn to do it all (within reason) myself. I�m near Brisbane, Australia and don�t know of anyone to teach me. May someone show me the ropes please?

Hi there,

So what side of Brisy are you on ? I am up at Toowoomba and am happy to give you a hand anytime if that helps, I have a 09 XT660R.

I would think there will be a few willing to help you out as well.

PM me if you like, cheers.

Shane.

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We happen to have our most expert mechanic who actually lives in Brisbane, his name is Kev send him a pm and arrange a meeting.

Welcome mate, we all started some where, there is tons of info on this forum with many members always willing to help out.

I would start your reading from this link, http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=630 or have a look at my mod book which lists 99% of every XT660 mod.

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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

Welcome.

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have you had a look at the replys you got from the adv forum???

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mickd

tenere xtz660 2016

Shane, CaptMoto, Kev, Keithblade, Enduro374 and Mickd,

Thank you for you prompt replies, I was away form the internet for a few days so I apologise for my delayed response.

It is great to have such a warm welcome from people with XT660�s, they�re an amazing bike.

I really appreciate all the interest and will be sure to keep in touch with you all.

I downloaded a service manual and used that to change my oil. I also had to replace the headlight bulb, I just did that by slowly trying to get into the back of it, ended up taking the whole front section off but it worked.

The Bike has just clocked over 31,000k, I bought it at 26,000. It needs a 30,000 service. It didn�t come with service history, manual or tool kit, I feel as though I can�t rely on what should have been done in pervious services, being done?

Shane, I�m in the Redlands, on Moreton Bay, I would like to take a trip up to Toowomba sometime soon which would be great, I would like to take you up on the offer sometime soon.

Cheers Capt and Kev, The tread looks great, very informative and will be sure to use it when I have the ability.

Thank you Keith and Enduro374

Mickd, I just had a look there, I�ll go through a reply once I post this. My main thing now is a service and replacing the front and back sprockets along with the chain as they are all very worn and sprockets chipped. I�m in the Redlands � Wellington Point.

Thank you again everyone, I really appreciate the replies.

Also a big curve ball, I�ve just been accepted into Macquarie Uni so I�ll be moving down to Sydney in a few weeks time.. riding the bike.. would be great to have it good by the time I leave..

Should be a good ride with a sore bum.

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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 /
[
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

Not a four legged one, but an old nail of a bike, some tools and have a go at fixing it up. If it is not worth alot or even better free, you can take it to bits find out how it works and not be afraid about wreking your main bike. You never know you may even make a few quid.