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

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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I think you're onto something midlife.

How about a front mudgaurd the shape of an umbrella.

Yeah - stupid isn't it!

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

How about one of these?????

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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???

you could always not ride in the rain, that would solve it

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