They are wicked my friend. . . I bought 1 a few years ago had a few issues but after sending off ecu for a totally re map it's amazing!! 2006 model . I'll never get rid of it. Mines mint too with 6k miles on it. Your review is bang on !
Cracking review and looks like you've got a stunning example, I've fancied one of these for some time now and your video just helped me confirm my choice! I've just got to get my bike test done and then I think the XT660X will be the perfect candidate for a first bike!
I had a 2013 r6 before this, and i got fed up with living in london and not being able to find power anywhere. I got rid and got the XTX, its much better for London for sure.
Love this bike,I remember the early model from the 90's the xt600 from my childhood and by the time I love that bike... this is very good looking bike and like you said bullet proof!!!❤😂😅
Just bought recently a KTM duke 390 and selling now to get one of these! The kit you talking for better low rev's experience is available in Europe? Thanks
Beautiful motorcycle, i would have gotten one if the prices weren't too high for what they are. I loved the exhaust note, front and and beak, overall motorcycle design and the fact that its built slim so havoc is guaranteed. You can just see thats this "is a fun fun bike". Bought a Honda NC instead.
They are a lot of money for what they are BUT thats the price of fun. Like I said in my clip would not have one as my only bike, but as a great bike to pop out on a sunny day and do 200 miles though the hills these are just great. and you get to keep your license
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Thanks sir , i ordered Kev Mode after watch video. appreciation
Thanks for all that info. I'm a seasoned rider, coming up to retirement ,and looking for a fun bike to ride on the A and B roads. I've found a couple of beauties advertised so I think I'll go and take a look.
They are great bikes mate just buy a good one and you can not go wrong. I have a cbr 929 , fz8 , tiger 800 and two of these. For sticking to the speed limits they are great.
I might have been a bit harsh when talking about the brakes on the XT. A car pulled out on me the other day and I had to stop bloody fast and to be fair to the bike it stopped rapidly no problem at all. Think I must have just got off my fireblade when talking about these brakes lol.
Great review MEM! Been looking at one of these as a second bike. Do you know if there is much difference between the X and the R? Other than wheel and brake size etc? Can you easily put off road wheels on the X model? Or is it easier the other way around?
Hi I have both the X and R. Apart from the front end they are basically the same. I have seen the R before with the smaller X wheels fitted. The forks are different so guessing the fenders and stuff will need changing. May I ask why you would want to swap wheels. If you want to do some off roading with one of these just buy the R model.
Also when buying these you tend to find the R models have not been abused as much as the X. The wheelie kings like to buy the X model lol. Both really good bikes just buy a good one. Its hard to say which one I would sell if I had to get rid of one. living in the highlands thing I would keep the R. The only thing I will say with the R model you do not have a big choice on tyres.
I'm picking one up this weekend. I'm returning to biking after almost 15 years and wanted something that could cope with poor quality b roads in Cornwall, doesn't need revving and won't try to kill me. Hoping it fits the bill!
These are perfect for that. if you have low speed surging check the rear sprocket for back and forth movement. If you have any movement replace the Cush drive rubbers. This really is a common fault on these as they are a big single engine. I have one with all the mods fitted and I have one which is 100% standard both ride spot on. But had to do the Cush drive rubbers on both of them as people never check them. One of my xt660 when I first got it you would have thought there was something wrong with it the way it was at low speeds. But I have had a few of these and knew about the rubbers. As soon as I changed them it was like a different bike. Hope this helps
@@MrEnglishman6969 Thanks I have ordered a Kev mod as I do see what people mean about part throttle jerkiness. Particularly when following another vehicle on a slower road and having to match their speed.
@@danceclassicdan6301 but you must check the cush drive rubbers. just grab your rear sprocket and see if there is any back and forth movement if there is change them.
@@danceclassicdan6301 also i adjusted my 02 setting in the clocks settings. It is set at about -5 from the factory I set mine to 13. Just put this in youtube (How to adjust CO setting Yamaha XT660) and how to do it will come up
I've just bought my first 1, it's my winter project, needs a little TLC but I love it already, engine done 33 k & runs like clock , already own a 2012 honda fireblade but wanted a fun simple second bike, loved your review 👍
Just considering one of these at the moment. Don't know which to go for though X, R, or Z??? Where did you get the fuel mod thingy from? Great review. lots of detail. And a great looking bike. Many Thanks
@@MrEnglishman6969 Thanks for your replies. A great help. Just about to start searching for something now. Also, need to sell my Street Triple first. 😁
got a stock 08 model they're very comfortable and so far reliable.Great looking bike only complaint is the surging from the fuel injection otherwise fun to ride.
i have had 5 of these so far. they can be bad but it really is an easy fix. my 2 have no problems at all. One needed nothing doing to it as fueling was spot on. my other one was bad. as soon as I changed the cush drive rubbers that fixed 85% of the problem then I just added the 2 kev mods and now its perfect with NO fueling problems at all. iF BUYING THE KEV MODE ONLY buy it from him in Australia. He is on ebay. Do not buy the others listed as Kev mods they are cheap rubbish.
Hey man good review. I have this bike for nearly a year now 10k kilometers in Amsterdam perfect bike here. My bike has a dna stage 3 airbox and powercommander however the garage said he could do a big bore and change the camshaft too which will provide for even more air and HP and torque. Is this worth it? Will it damage the bike? Ofcourse he wants to make money too so thats why im asking.
Hi mate, I've been looking online to see why some models have a square tube style swingarm and others have a nicer looking one like yours. Do you know what ones received the nicer one? Mines an 09 xt660x and has the square bar
Off top of my head they all had the cheap box swing arm up in till about 2007 Then the xt660x got the nicer swing arm. I think the xt660r always had the box swing arm. If you have a 2009 xt660x with the box swing arm it’s ether and older model on a late reg or someone has changed the front end to the x model . Are your forks from the x model or has someone just put a xt660x front wheel on a xt660r ?. I have the 2008 xt660x with the nice ally swing arm and I also have the 2011 xt660R that has the box steel swing arm.any way you can add a photo for me to see
Another way of checking the year your bike was made is if you look at the left hand side exhaust header, from 2007 onwards they had a sensor coming off it. If yours has the sensor coming off it at a guess I would say it left the factory as an R model and someone has changed the front end. If yours dose NOT have the sensor coming off the left hand side exhaust header then it is most probably a 2004/5/6 model on a late registration. From 2007 onwards all xt660X models had the upgraded swing arm but all xt660R models had the steel box swing arm. Hope this helps.
If they did this bike with a twin engine so you got that bit more power, what a bike this would be. Big shame they stopped making these. The new XT700 Is a completely different bike, Nice bike don't get me wrong but they should have also made this bike with a bit more power.
i have sold tenere 700 after one season, found it a bit slow for road and heavy for offroad, i think this would fit the bill next to supersport and some touring bike, perfect 3 bike garage
Thanks for a great review. These XT660's are a rare find in excellent condition. There is an immaculate XT660X now for sale but prefer the XT660Z. Is this good for motorway riding at 120km although small wheels.
None of the xt660 range would you want to do more than 50 mile motorway riding in my opinion. They are great for mounting riding single track riding. Will sit at 60 to 70 mph all day long. I have ridden 300 Miles a day for 4 days on one of these but I would not want to sit on a motorway for 300 miles. I have a mint xt660r for sale at the moment. And might sell my xt660x as well
@@MrEnglishman6969 Thanks for the reply. I'm in South Africa, the problem is not much in that capacity range thats affordable to do light gravel/motorway riding. Mainly KTM and BMW about which are over the top. I rode an XT500 for over a decade years back and thats a killer on the road for more than an hour's ride. I see the XR650L is still in production,are they available in the UK?
NO not in the uk. Go for the xt660 they are cracking fun bikes and easy to service yourself. nothing really gos wrong with them. people do go around the world on these. @@stoicwarrior346
@@MrEnglishman6969 I love the bike but realised thats its a 2005 model run the risk of seals, water pump etc deteriorating without much usage plus spares availability. Always nervous about old bikes in immaculate condition that are selling at high prices because they are rare. I find that an engine must be used regularily and not stand idle for long periods of time to preserve it and then sell it for more than its original price. The Honda 300 rally is proving popular but a little gutless although many are down sizing to this bike for shear enjoyment.
@@stoicwarrior346 the honda CRF250 OR 300L are pointless bikes really. No good for 60mph or 70 mph roads for any distance. I had one for an hour test ride could not wait to give it back. felt like i was back on a 125. not for me
was debating chopping my 660xtx in for a husy 701sm/ktm 690 smcr, but now im unsure. having to throw another 3-5k in the mix as well as sellin my bike, and then considering i hear of a few hyrdo clutch breakdowns with them..... watching your video has made me decide to keep my bike , cheers dude! and yes ive had gsxr1000,r1 etc
Hi I got the original Kev mods from kev off ebay. he is the only one you should buy from. ebay item number 144803497518. The exhaust I had shipped in from Italy Direct
@@Meifesto yeah mine maxed out at 98mph trying to stay with a zx10 lol they are not for that sort of riding really. I still think great bikes for mountain roads. And they do I put a smile on my face. But after yesterday I am adding a 3rd bike to my collection. Got the tiger 800 for long distance, xt just for fun, but need a cheap toy to rag.
@@MrEnglishman6969 Ohh for sure they are more made for fun. Great fun in the Eiffel ofcourse. I limit my time on the highway, but when I'm on the highway either roughly 105 or 130 km/h (66mph or 81 mph)
Hi, lovely bike, I managed to find one with only 1800 miles for £4450, can you please tell me where did you get the hand guards, I can’t find the right ones, they all seem to be 22-28mm, and my inner bolt is only 14mm. How did you solve this problem? Thanks…
£4450 was a fair price for one with that mileage. I paid £4500 for one of mine with 2700 miles give or take. and £4000 for my other one with same sort of miles
@@MrEnglishman6969 I actually had them on my watch list, but the picture shows die inner diameter of 18mm, I ordered tem, hopefully they will fit my bike.
Hi, have you got an email or anything for all the kev mods. So I no I'm getting the correct one. Do you recommend the 02 sensor and the fueling to get. Would you do the airfilter mod too. Thanks
Hi I have added the two air filter up grades to mine and the 02 sensor (2007 on wards have them) Here is Kevs ebay item number for the pair 144803497518. You don't have to do the air filters. But I have and the bike has next to no snatching at all are runs spot on. The only must things to do is the Kev mod and the cush drive rubbers if they have play in them. I have 2 xt660 one is 100% standard and runs fine as it is (wife rides that one lol)
@@MrEnglishman6969 cheers for that. Did no if its better doing all that or just get in mapped. Yes just ordered the cush rubbers. Had a lot of play. So I'll do that first.
@@garyhutson6361 year the cush drive rubbers is the biggest problem. I have had 5 xt660 and two of them needed nothing doing to them apart from the rubbers. they both rode spot on with no snatching at all. a 3rd was just ok but two of them had to have the mods as they were really bad at low speeds and one cut out and the down change from time to time. To be honest do the rubbers and see what you think. it might not need the mods. But saying that the one i have with all the mods, ie Air filters , kev mods and I adjusted the the settings in the clocks is faster on the take up and really rides smooth, ever at 5mph no snatching at all.
@@MrEnglishman6969 I've got a 2016, so hoping it just that and they worked the fueling out time they got to the newer ones. If not it not to much to pay out to put right. 👍🏼
@@garyhutson6361 2007 onwards are the same, nothing changed as far as I know. my 2015 still needed the mods. My 2011 R model I have at the moment needs nothing, it runs spot on and is standard
hello.. i have to choise, this bike or mt-03 660.. i am 5'10.. , what would you choose in my place?.. i whant to use for commuting and medium trip..300km +/-
My wife had the MT03 it was an awful riding position. I am 5.11 and have no problems with the xt660 X or R. I would go for the xt660x over the MT03 any day
I've just bought one a 2004 with 25k on it. I love it. But it's snachey as you describe.. eny chanc you might send details of the kit needed to rectify. Thanks..
Hi mate first thing to check is the Cush drive rubbers they are the main problem with it jerking. Grab the rear sprocket and see if you have movement front to back. Best you have a good 10 to 15mm play. Change the rubbers if you have any play. Then go from there. If you have the 2004 if you still have bad fueling you will only need the kev fuel mod. And only get it from kev. But you may not need it after you have changed the rubbers. I have 2 xt660 and one needed no mods just the rubbers replacing
I shit you not every single Honda that I ride vibrates annoyingly. So much so there has been at least 3 that I was gonna buy but thankfully got a test ride first.
Just buy a good one. There are a lot listed at between £2500 and £4000 but 95% of them are not worth that much. Good ones are going up and up in price for some reason
They are wicked my friend. . . I bought 1 a few years ago had a few issues but after sending off ecu for a totally re map it's amazing!!
2006 model . I'll never get rid of it. Mines mint too with 6k miles on it. Your review is bang on !
Cracking review and looks like you've got a stunning example, I've fancied one of these for some time now and your video just helped me confirm my choice! I've just got to get my bike test done and then I think the XT660X will be the perfect candidate for a first bike!
I have 2 of these. I also have the XT660R both cracking bikes.
Sorry about the quality of the clip. phone must have been playing up
Thank you sir, brings back sweet memories. Had the R model many years ago. Only thing I didnt like was the fuel efficiency or lack therof.
I had a 2013 r6 before this, and i got fed up with living in london and not being able to find power anywhere. I got rid and got the XTX, its much better for London for sure.
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Had bikes out today for 180 mile ride they are fun on the back roads
looks rad in this color! I would add just a bit of red
Love this bike,I remember the early model from the 90's the xt600 from my childhood and by the time I love that bike... this is very good looking bike and like you said bullet proof!!!❤😂😅
I have just listed both my xt for sale
Just bought recently a KTM duke 390 and selling now to get one of these! The kit you talking for better low rev's experience is available in Europe? Thanks
Beautiful motorcycle, i would have gotten one if the prices weren't too high for what they are. I loved the exhaust note, front and and beak, overall motorcycle design and the fact that its built slim so havoc is guaranteed. You can just see thats this "is a fun fun bike". Bought a Honda NC instead.
They are a lot of money for what they are BUT thats the price of fun. Like I said in my clip would not have one as my only bike, but as a great bike to pop out on a sunny day and do 200 miles though the hills these are just great. and you get to keep your license
Thanks sir , i ordered Kev Mode after watch video. appreciation
Make sure it’s the one from Australia sold by kev. Not the cheaper fakes
I'm in Scotland as well and considering one of these for exactly the same sort of thing, 3 or 4 hour fun rides on these wonderful roads
They are cracking bikes mate. Sadly I just sold my 2. Which I hadn’t really but needs must
I bought a z1000 instead lol
I got an R model,... Great fun.... Great for our roads..
Yeah I have the R as well. I have just listed it on ebay.
Thanks for all that info. I'm a seasoned rider, coming up to retirement ,and looking for a fun bike to ride on the A and B roads.
I've found a couple of beauties advertised so I think I'll go and take a look.
They are great bikes mate just buy a good one and you can not go wrong. I have a cbr 929 , fz8 , tiger 800 and two of these. For sticking to the speed limits they are great.
@MrEnglishman6969 Well thanks again 😊and ride safe👍
I might have been a bit harsh when talking about the brakes on the XT. A car pulled out on me the other day and I had to stop bloody fast and to be fair to the bike it stopped rapidly no problem at all. Think I must have just got off my fireblade when talking about these brakes lol.
Great review MEM! Been looking at one of these as a second bike. Do you know if there is much difference between the X and the R? Other than wheel and brake size etc? Can you easily put off road wheels on the X model? Or is it easier the other way around?
Hi I have both the X and R. Apart from the front end they are basically the same. I have seen the R before with the smaller X wheels fitted. The forks are different so guessing the fenders and stuff will need changing. May I ask why you would want to swap wheels. If you want to do some off roading with one of these just buy the R model.
Also when buying these you tend to find the R models have not been abused as much as the X. The wheelie kings like to buy the X model lol. Both really good bikes just buy a good one. Its hard to say which one I would sell if I had to get rid of one. living in the highlands thing I would keep the R. The only thing I will say with the R model you do not have a big choice on tyres.
I'm picking one up this weekend. I'm returning to biking after almost 15 years and wanted something that could cope with poor quality b roads in Cornwall, doesn't need revving and won't try to kill me. Hoping it fits the bill!
These are perfect for that. if you have low speed surging check the rear sprocket for back and forth movement. If you have any movement replace the Cush drive rubbers. This really is a common fault on these as they are a big single engine. I have one with all the mods fitted and I have one which is 100% standard both ride spot on. But had to do the Cush drive rubbers on both of them as people never check them. One of my xt660 when I first got it you would have thought there was something wrong with it the way it was at low speeds. But I have had a few of these and knew about the rubbers. As soon as I changed them it was like a different bike. Hope this helps
@@MrEnglishman6969 Thanks I have ordered a Kev mod as I do see what people mean about part throttle jerkiness. Particularly when following another vehicle on a slower road and having to match their speed.
@@danceclassicdan6301 Yes i have one on my bike and the 02 sensor makes a massive difference.
@@danceclassicdan6301 but you must check the cush drive rubbers. just grab your rear sprocket and see if there is any back and forth movement if there is change them.
@@danceclassicdan6301 also i adjusted my 02 setting in the clocks settings. It is set at about -5 from the factory I set mine to 13. Just put this in youtube (How to adjust CO setting Yamaha XT660) and how to do it will come up
Hey ! Stunning looking bike, the fairing on the tank doesn’t look stock, or am I wrong? They normally are equipped with that ugly tank fairings.
It’s 100% stock fairings mate
What is the profile of the rear tire?
I've just bought my first 1, it's my winter project, needs a little TLC but I love it already, engine done 33 k & runs like clock , already own a 2012 honda fireblade but wanted a fun simple second bike, loved your review 👍
First thing you want to do mate is check the cush drive rubbers, will make a massive difference to the ride. anything over 2 or 3mm play replace them.
@@MrEnglishman6969 funny you should mention that as I checked them & they are quite worn, 👍
Just considering one of these at the moment. Don't know which to go for though X, R, or Z??? Where did you get the fuel mod thingy from? Great review. lots of detail. And a great looking bike. Many Thanks
Fuel mod you get from kev on eBay. But only buy from the seller kev in Australia. I would go for the X or the R models . I don’t like the Z myself .
Kev fuel mod item number on eBay 144803497518. Only buy from that seller any other seller are just cheap copies
You will only need the 02 mod if your bike is after 2007. As before that did not have the sensor of the exhaust header.
@@MrEnglishman6969 Thanks for your replies. A great help. Just about to start searching for something now. Also, need to sell my Street Triple first. 😁
@@cliffmelhuish how much for the street triple
got a stock 08 model they're very comfortable and so far reliable.Great looking bike only complaint is the surging from the fuel injection otherwise fun to ride.
the fueling is easily fixed
i have had 5 of these so far. they can be bad but it really is an easy fix. my 2 have no problems at all. One needed nothing doing to it as fueling was spot on. my other one was bad. as soon as I changed the cush drive rubbers that fixed 85% of the problem then I just added the 2 kev mods and now its perfect with NO fueling problems at all. iF BUYING THE KEV MODE ONLY buy it from him in Australia. He is on ebay. Do not buy the others listed as Kev mods they are cheap rubbish.
Hey man good review. I have this bike for nearly a year now 10k kilometers in Amsterdam perfect bike here. My bike has a dna stage 3 airbox and powercommander however the garage said he could do a big bore and change the camshaft too which will provide for even more air and HP and torque. Is this worth it? Will it damage the bike? Ofcourse he wants to make money too so thats why im asking.
I would not do it to my bikes. just don't see the point. you will be putting extra stress on the engine, if you want race power get a KTM
Hi mate, I've been looking online to see why some models have a square tube style swingarm and others have a nicer looking one like yours. Do you know what ones received the nicer one? Mines an 09 xt660x and has the square bar
Off top of my head they all had the cheap box swing arm up in till about 2007 Then the xt660x got the nicer swing arm. I think the xt660r always had the box swing arm. If you have a 2009 xt660x with the box swing arm it’s ether and older model on a late reg or someone has changed the front end to the x model . Are your forks from the x model or has someone just put a xt660x front wheel on a xt660r ?. I have the 2008 xt660x with the nice ally swing arm and I also have the 2011 xt660R that has the box steel swing arm.any way you can add a photo for me to see
Another way of checking the year your bike was made is if you look at the left hand side exhaust header, from 2007 onwards they had a sensor coming off it. If yours has the sensor coming off it at a guess I would say it left the factory as an R model and someone has changed the front end. If yours dose NOT have the sensor coming off the left hand side exhaust header then it is most probably a 2004/5/6 model on a late registration. From 2007 onwards all xt660X models had the upgraded swing arm but all xt660R models had the steel box swing arm. Hope this helps.
If they did this bike with a twin engine so you got that bit more power, what a bike this would be. Big shame they stopped making these. The new XT700 Is a completely different bike, Nice bike don't get me wrong but they should have also made this bike with a bit more power.
i have sold tenere 700 after one season, found it a bit slow for road and heavy for offroad, i think this would fit the bill next to supersport and some touring bike, perfect 3 bike garage
@@fleshpie2129 these are good bikes but I would not want to take one off road to be honest. Light green lane ridding would be ok
@@MrEnglishman6969yep, there is an R version kind of enduro, and than ofcourse good old tenere 660
@@fleshpie2129 yes I have the R as well
Thanks for a great review.
These XT660's are a rare find in excellent condition.
There is an immaculate XT660X now for sale but prefer the XT660Z.
Is this good for motorway riding at 120km although small wheels.
None of the xt660 range would you want to do more than 50 mile motorway riding in my opinion. They are great for mounting riding single track riding. Will sit at 60 to 70 mph all day long. I have ridden 300 Miles a day for 4 days on one of these but I would not want to sit on a motorway for 300 miles. I have a mint xt660r for sale at the moment. And might sell my xt660x as well
@@MrEnglishman6969 Thanks for the reply.
I'm in South Africa, the problem is not much in that capacity range thats affordable to do light gravel/motorway riding.
Mainly KTM and BMW about which are over the top.
I rode an XT500 for over a decade years back and thats a killer on the road for more than an hour's ride.
I see the XR650L is still in production,are they available in the UK?
NO not in the uk. Go for the xt660 they are cracking fun bikes and easy to service yourself. nothing really gos wrong with them. people do go around the world on these. @@stoicwarrior346
@@MrEnglishman6969 I love the bike but realised thats its a 2005 model run the risk of seals, water pump etc deteriorating without much usage plus spares availability.
Always nervous about old bikes in immaculate condition that are selling at high prices because they are rare.
I find that an engine must be used regularily and not stand idle for long periods of time to preserve it and then sell it for more than its original price.
The Honda 300 rally is proving popular but a little gutless although many are down sizing to this bike for shear enjoyment.
@@stoicwarrior346 the honda CRF250 OR 300L are pointless bikes really. No good for 60mph or 70 mph roads for any distance. I had one for an hour test ride could not wait to give it back. felt like i was back on a 125. not for me
was debating chopping my 660xtx in for a husy 701sm/ktm 690 smcr, but now im unsure. having to throw another 3-5k in the mix as well as sellin my bike, and then considering i hear of a few hyrdo clutch breakdowns with them..... watching your video has made me decide to keep my bike , cheers dude! and yes ive had gsxr1000,r1 etc
hydro* clutch
Yeah sometimes better the devil you know. Good ones of these are going up and up in price. Both mine are like brand new.
Hello, where did you get leo vince exhaust and kevs fuel mod, i cant seem to find the new original kevs mod and leo vince exhaust, only used?
Hi I got the original Kev mods from kev off ebay. he is the only one you should buy from. ebay item number 144803497518. The exhaust I had shipped in from Italy Direct
The exhausts are on eBay shipped from Italy
Having this as my only bike still is enough for me. But I can understand people not wanting to do long distance on them.
I did 200 miles yesterday on mine. Which is fine I just think anything over 300 miles and you would want a bigger bike
@@MrEnglishman6969 , I had great fun 4 days Germany, 400km per day.
But it depends on the rider really ;)
@@Meifesto yeah mine maxed out at 98mph trying to stay with a zx10 lol they are not for that sort of riding really. I still think great bikes for mountain roads. And they do I put a smile on my face. But after yesterday I am adding a 3rd bike to my collection. Got the tiger 800 for long distance, xt just for fun, but need a cheap toy to rag.
@@MrEnglishman6969 Ohh for sure they are more made for fun.
Great fun in the Eiffel ofcourse.
I limit my time on the highway, but when I'm on the highway either roughly 105 or 130 km/h (66mph or 81 mph)
Hi, lovely bike, I managed to find one with only 1800 miles for £4450, can you please tell me where did you get the hand guards, I can’t find the right ones, they all seem to be 22-28mm, and my inner bolt is only 14mm. How did you solve this problem? Thanks…
ebay item number 174243450682 these are the ones i bought
£4450 was a fair price for one with that mileage. I paid £4500 for one of mine with 2700 miles give or take. and £4000 for my other one with same sort of miles
@@MrEnglishman6969 I actually had them on my watch list, but the picture shows die inner diameter of 18mm, I ordered tem, hopefully they will fit my bike.
July 2023. I have an unused 2008 example Red/White. Zero Miles - Dry stored from new. Maybe looking to sell.
well you should get 6k for it, if its as new and one owner from new
Hi, have you got an email or anything for all the kev mods. So I no I'm getting the correct one. Do you recommend the 02 sensor and the fueling to get. Would you do the airfilter mod too.
Thanks
Hi I have added the two air filter up grades to mine and the 02 sensor (2007 on wards have them) Here is Kevs ebay item number for the pair 144803497518. You don't have to do the air filters. But I have and the bike has next to no snatching at all are runs spot on. The only must things to do is the Kev mod and the cush drive rubbers if they have play in them. I have 2 xt660 one is 100% standard and runs fine as it is (wife rides that one lol)
@@MrEnglishman6969 cheers for that. Did no if its better doing all that or just get in mapped. Yes just ordered the cush rubbers. Had a lot of play. So I'll do that first.
@@garyhutson6361 year the cush drive rubbers is the biggest problem. I have had 5 xt660 and two of them needed nothing doing to them apart from the rubbers. they both rode spot on with no snatching at all. a 3rd was just ok but two of them had to have the mods as they were really bad at low speeds and one cut out and the down change from time to time. To be honest do the rubbers and see what you think. it might not need the mods. But saying that the one i have with all the mods, ie Air filters , kev mods and I adjusted the the settings in the clocks is faster on the take up and really rides smooth, ever at 5mph no snatching at all.
@@MrEnglishman6969 I've got a 2016, so hoping it just that and they worked the fueling out time they got to the newer ones. If not it not to much to pay out to put right. 👍🏼
@@garyhutson6361 2007 onwards are the same, nothing changed as far as I know. my 2015 still needed the mods. My 2011 R model I have at the moment needs nothing, it runs spot on and is standard
Why aren't all bike reviews like this?
Glad you liked my review. Merry Christmas
is there a way to prevent the speedometer from having it's pixels burned?
not sure what you mean mate. but if speedo clocks are showing display faults, ie pixels burned out guessing they bare fucked
hello.. i have to choise, this bike or mt-03 660.. i am 5'10.. , what would you choose in my place?.. i whant to use for commuting and medium trip..300km +/-
My wife had the MT03 it was an awful riding position. I am 5.11 and have no problems with the xt660 X or R. I would go for the xt660x over the MT03 any day
if you like small bikes the mt03 is definitely small
What about 5.8
I've just bought one a 2004 with 25k on it. I love it. But it's snachey as you describe.. eny chanc you might send details of the kit needed to rectify. Thanks..
Hi mate first thing to check is the Cush drive rubbers they are the main problem with it jerking. Grab the rear sprocket and see if you have movement front to back. Best you have a good 10 to 15mm play. Change the rubbers if you have any play. Then go from there. If you have the 2004 if you still have bad fueling you will only need the kev fuel mod. And only get it from kev. But you may not need it after you have changed the rubbers. I have 2 xt660 and one needed no mods just the rubbers replacing
Grab the rear sprocket like you are holding a car steering wheel and mover left to right see what play you have
Thanks..
Thanks
@@brianmanley3102 no problems at all
I have a cbr600rr o4 and after 1h my hands are gone ( tingles) if you were I would you go one of them for a more upright position .
These really are a fun bike to ride.
I shit you not every single Honda that I ride vibrates annoyingly. So much so there has been at least 3 that I was gonna buy but thankfully got a test ride first.
I should add not the 250L. The 300L is a turd.
i’m 173cm is this too tall for me as a first bike
No definitely not
How much can I get a similar bike for
In this condition and mileage I would say from £4500 up wards. Both mine have agreed insurance values for £5500
Just buy a good one. There are a lot listed at between £2500 and £4000 but 95% of them are not worth that much. Good ones are going up and up in price for some reason
There is no such thing on this side of the pond, there is xt 250!
Any difference between the X and R? Is it just the wheels? Cheers
just the wheels and ride height really. I have both