I have an XT600E currently and test rode an XT660 today.

The right hand side of the bike has two radiator hoses which to me look vulnerable when riding off road, especially the big one from the pump to the radiator.

Have people had problems with tearing these off road on branches, etc?

Does anyone make a guard for the XT660R to protect this hose?

I've seen mototech engine bars that cover them, but ideally it would need a triangular plate welded to it to completely protect that hose.

To avoid this...

http://www.xt660.com/showpost.php?p=181557&postcount=9

You need to fit these...

http://www.mossexpress.co.uk/hose-protector-752688

Problem solved.

Now you can buy yourself an XT660 without any further hesitation!

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Brilliant, thanks very much