Blue 2007 XT660R 'Dakar' (= 2006 XT660R with panniers, handguards, touring screen and Yam bash plate sold only in Netherlands)
Finally broken the bike in, parked it yesterday with 1601 kms on the clock
I'm very happy with the bike. It's fun to ride, easy going for a beginner like me. It holds it's own on the highways, but is clearly more in it's element going down small country lanes. Had a day of 'all road' training, it handles that fine too, the bike is capable of a lot more than I am so far.
In the beginning I was worried about the vibrations, but either I have gotten used to it or they have reduced drastically while breaking the bike. Same for the saddle, I thought it was too hard at first, but either the saddle has broken my ass or vice versa.
Had some cutting out (in part due to my riding skills) and surging at first, but was never really bad. A PCIII has sorted that out for good.
I would also like a little bit more power sometimes. When riding on the highway and there's a good headwind, I can feel the bike straining a bit. Guess being 6'4 tall and a fat ******* does not help. Cheap way of fixing problem: go on diet....

Mods:
No snorkel
K&N Stage 1 filter
DNA Stage 2 filter
OTR 2-1 titanium pipe
OTR raised bash plate for 2-1
Powercommander III
Center stand
Custom 8 litre 'exhaust shape' jerrycan, in place of second exhaust pipe

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XT660R Dakar, mods: DNA + K&N filters, snorkel removed, Power Commander, OTR 2in1 Titanium exhaust, OTR sump guard 2in1, handlebar risers, custom 8 liter round jerrycan in place of removed second exhaust, steel braided brake hose front, Hyperpro front & back springs + shock, louder horn, plush monkey