|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
| Newbies Reception Lounge Newbie introduction forum, just say hi and show us your bike, tell us where you're from and how you've found us, and see how many will welcome you aboard!! |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#
1
 28-11-14, 10:24
|
|||
|
|||
|
My Story
Hi All,
Passed my bike test in Feb 2014, quiet late in life, all those wasted years, to tackle some of the green lanes in Devon. Bought a xr250 as a barn find none runner for 6 years. Got that running and enjoyed it so much bought an Africa Twin to explore further afield. After a trip to Elan valley in Wales decide AT was too big and heavy so bought a 660z in September. Was a standard bike so have started to mod. So far K+N high flow air filter, removed snorkel, Venom slip on exhaust, EO9 tyres, blanked off AIS, shortened screen and blanked off under headlight. Still got to do fork oil, seat re-profile, move horn, fender extender, 12v socket, +,+ the list will continue. Considering Kev mod but mine already pulls from 2000 rpm in top so other than a bit smoother will i achieve much? My son also has Tenere but has been fully modified so have a good comparison his bike has progressive springs, PCV, high front mudguard, high flow air filter, MTC exhaust, pivot pegs. side by side performance is the same at a range of situations. His is smoother than mine but no quicker. This site has already been a wealth of information and i thank you in advance for all the help. |
|
#
2
28-11-14, 11:01
|
|||
|
|||
|
Sounds like you have been bitten by the bug alright. What do you mostly use the xtz for? If you don't notice surging or poor fuelling on part throttle then there is no advantage doing further tweaking.
Stick up a picture of your bike. David.
__________________
If you can read this you're faster than you look... |
|
#
3
28-11-14, 11:47
|
||||
|
||||
 and
 to
|
|
#
4
28-11-14, 18:42
|
|||
|
|||
 Welcome on board mate
|
|
#
5
28-11-14, 20:48
|
|||
|
|||
|
Great introduction! Hope you enjoy the Tenere - even compared to my old Transalp (which is a bit lighter than A'Twin) the Tenere feels lot more manageable on the tracks and lanes round Kerry. You've got a fair few mods done already - keep up the good work ;-)
|
|
#
6
29-11-14, 01:38
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
Your bike choice sounds like my biking history. I had a suzuki X5 when I was fourteen. A 100cc commuter at 17. A couple of 125 trail bikes then decided to do my test to ride the green lanes. I immediately bought an xr250. Then had numerous off road and sports bikes. I had an African twin. Fantastic bike for going over dartmoor or a trip round France. Then after my ninja 636 I decided not to travel at those speeds any more and opted for the sensible pace. My xtz does just that, plus it's comfy! Good luck with your ownership and enjoy the adventures. |
| Sponsored Links |
|
#
7
29-11-14, 03:17
|
|||
|
|||
Great read,
Yep there's always something to do isn't there? But what a fantastic way to spend some quality time with you son cruising around the countryside on Tenere's & a bit of spanner spinning in the garage. Enjoy mate. |
|
#
8
30-11-14, 16:24
|
|||
|
|||
|
[IMG]
 [/IMG]
[IMG]  [/IMG]
[IMG]  [/IMG]
Photos of our bikes. Manaton on Dartmoor. |
|
#
9
30-11-14, 16:28
|
|||
|
|||
|
Welcome aboard fella! Cracking forum this one, full of some great info and very helpful people.
Great pics by the way 
__________________
XT660Z AltecH Wheels Wheel building and refurbishment, UK wide AltecH Designs XT660 Radiator guards, sprocket guards, luggage racks, DNA air filter covers |
|
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
