Yamaha XT660x Dilemma
 

Hi all,


I thought id bring this up for discussion and see what others think.


I have a xt660x that I bought off Matt Cashmore (I think) on here. A bike that he bought new in Melbourne. He fitted it with the adventure type things like pannniers, sump guard, bark busters and the like.



Now I have added a few scratches and done quite a few miles, while I still enjoy the bike and it fulfills what I am currently doing, I want to start to look at doing a long trip on it with the view to more off-road adventures first.


The problem I am finding with the 'X' version is that I am somewhat limited by tyres in that the most offroad tyre I can get is the Avon Trailrider and thats about it. I have looked into changing it to a 'R' spec but this would involve changing the front forks and rear swingarm and unfortunately not just the rims.


If I change Id probabily get a xt660 tenere.


What do people think or has anyone any words of wisdom.....I like the engine and have serviced it meticulously since getting it.


Any comments most welcome.

Hi there,


Thanks for the reply.


Standard tyre size is:


Front: (120/70 R17)Rear: (160/60 R17)

Thanks,