Hi Guys.
Just a quick hello. Got my first XT in 2007, it was the Blue XT600e, one of the last ones. Great bike, then upgraded last summer to a 2009 XT660z Tenere. Fantastic bike, but . . . . . . here`s the problem(s)
I`m only 5ft 8 and I`m struggling with the height. I`ve dropped the back end 25mm and shortend the stand but I`m still finding it realy big. It`s fine once I`m away, but can be difficult to get it in and out the shed and move about when parking. Anyone any hints? Has anyone dropped the frorks to lower the front end or fitted narrower bars? I dont want to upset the handling.
Also, having a problem with the screen. I was getting realy bad turbulance hitting my peak and visor. I`ve shortend the screen at work about 2 inches and it helped, but you can still feel your helmet judder (ooer!!) I`ve an Aria tour with a peak and also a Viper without, and it does this on both. I`ve seen taller screens, but this would made it worse. I`m thinking this is my height again? Has anyone else had this problem? I`m really enjoying the bike, but need to sort these problems out.
Cheers.