Hi XT660.com guys and gals.
Picked up my first XT660 last night on a cold, wet English Autumn evening.
She is an 09 XT660X with 6800 miles in blue/black with gold rims and MTC cans.
Did my first commute on her this morning, 35 miles into central London including a 12 mile motorway section. I have done this commute several times on my Fireblade but this is far more suitable.
What a great commute, I was grinning from ear to ear by the time I got to work and didn't want the ride to end.
I love the sound of the cans, the popping on the over run, the torque with a 3rd gear roll on. I can safely say, I made a good choice.
I will try to post some photo's later.
One little moment, I had a little slide from the rear tyre early in the ride under braking. I suspect this is because the rear end is lighter than I am used to, the tyre (BT021) is pretty new (and was cold), the road was wet (and cold) and the rear brake is probably sharper than the one on my blade (surprisingly). Is this something I am going to need to watch for?.....time will tell.
Anyway, all in all, a great first experience of this bike.
Being a bit of a short arse, I am going to look at the preloads on the rear shock to try and give me a bike more foot/road contact otherwise I may have to consider a lowering kit! ... but I'd rather not, I like the commanding position.
Oh yeah, The previous, previous owner removed the rear foot pegs and I want some if anyone has a set for sale.
Up the XT
Beekey