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Can anyone please help wrt removing the the rear shock on the XT. I can figure it out without having to dismantle the whole damn rear section?? Surely there is an easier way?

Anybody out there got some aftermarket "cans" for an XT 660R? I though of doing the 2 into one conversion but I like the aesthetics of twin pipes. I would jusat like something a bit lighter and more throaty than the highly restrict an super heavyweight standard cans. Thanks!!

Can anyone steer me in the direction of procuring a long range tank locally? Many Thanks!

I have a Transalp and previously an Africa Twin both have what I call "clunker" gear boxes...when you put it into first it kinda makes a a loud "clunk" sound. This XT 660 R on the otherhand seems to be in a class of its own. When you put it into 1st when cold. It sounds like the gearbox wants to...

Anyone out there have a set of Pipes (aftermarket) for a 660R ? I have this project bike and am getting close to the grand finale which is fitting the Dakar Rally Raid Fairing and doing a paint job. Just need pipes and a long range tank...new pipes are just frikking nuts  price wise (unless I am...

I was just wondering if anyone has done the Luanda - JHB run? I plan to ship my bike up to our company premises , get them to clear it and then travel up there by air (...dare I say do a bit of work!!) then ride back home to JHB. If anyone has done this please can you share the route you took...

Guys maybe I am thinking way to far outside the box...feel free to slap me back in!! ;)...I am busy with my project bike and would like to get a little bit more meat in my rear shock spring. I am no lightweight at 115kg . Now I remember getting a 11.5 kg/mm rear coil spring upgrade for my XR650R...

Guys...I am relatively new to the XT660R (I owned 2x old '80s XTs before) I have been a Honda man for a long time, still have a Transalp and previously owned an AT and a XR650R. Honda are known to have a "klunker" gear box (super reliable but "clunky") specially from N to 1st . My XT 660R seems...

Can anyone direct me as to where I can source these? I did see a drawing here on the site somewhere...for the life of me I cant find it again!!(I can turn some here at work if I get the drawing) Thanks.

Anyone know where I can get a "tail tidy kit" for my XT660R other than Shimwells, they are out of stock and dont know when they will get more. I need to get rid off the huge tailight and and housing (looks k@k!) Many thanks. :thumleft:

Anyone out there have a set of crash bars for a XT660R that they want to get rid of. I am in the market for some. Thanks PM me if you have some.

I need an unbiased opinion. I am in the market for either KLR 650 , XT660, (Both these second hand or a new XR650L , now...unbiased opinion which one of these would you go for and based on what. (I have owned an XR650R before...absolute beast! Loved it...but trying not to let it bias me) I...

Can anyone direct me to where I can source (locally if possible)  Rally Raid style fairings to fit a CRF or WR 450 offroad bikes. I am looking at building a "replica" Dakar style bike. Thanks

This is probably the dumbest question...but can someone tell me...all the "S" denote roads on South African road maps...are they all gravel on not necessarily? I am using Garmin South Africa Topo maps on my GPS and they show many of the secondary roads and I want to try and do JHB - Ballito all...

All, thanks to some %&$&^!! Stealing my XR650R earlier this year I have a number of spare parts. XR650R (2004 model) Original Tank and Plasctic Cowls Radiator Plactic guards Original Exhaust Shock Rubber boots Original rear Suspension Spring Original Handlebars Dirt Bagz Soft Panniers (side...

I want to de-cat my TA 700 , can someone directme to where I can get it done here in Gauteng. (JHB /East Rand?) Thanks.