Pete

You know you want one Scott! Time to come out of the closet!

It's not fun when you end up with wet underpants though. Especially when it's dry!

I'm cool with that too. 8)

They didn't get the original but they do get the new one. In fact, there's loads of bikes they don't get from each manufacturer.

Scott couldn't have one even if he wanted to, cos they were never shipped to the US.

When's the prog on?

Scott isn't anywhere near old enough axl! But it's an easy mistake to make though! 8)

Hi Steve! And don't ask what I ride. :oops:

Puts the shits up me all the Vietnam stuff. Cos if the UK and the US had been as close then as they are now, then I'd have been there! :shock:

Americans call them "cycles" axl....hence mags like Cycle World. I've seen Eddyirish on other boards, I think he's from New Jersey. Scott might know for certain.

Alex was last heard of about a month ago in Alice Springs axl. So I don't think he's going to read it.

1. Does anyone make a screen for the XT as I'm finding it quite heavy going at speeds over 65mph. Also, does adding a screen make the high speed weave better or worse? Only Secdem in Paris. No UK stockist and they don't speak English. So forget it. 2. What is the XTs' true tank range when run hard/normal? Mine was a 2003 XT600E and went on reserve at around 140 miles. 3. What are the best tyres for touring/v.light trail riding. The guy I bought the bike off threw in a pair of part-worn AVON Gripsters as well as the Bridgestone knobblys on the bike. Are these of any use? Metzeler Tourance. Everybody will tell you the same. They're the dogs bollocks. 4. What luggage is best to use. I intend to travel light and want to avoid using panniers. Would a tankbag and topbox suffice? If so which ones? I'd go with Givi, pannier fitment is a bit iffy anyway due to the huge RH side panel. 5. What are the XTs' weak points? so far my maintenance has consisted of changing the oil/filter and lubing the chain. What do I need to check/replace before embarking on a long tour? I'd stick an NGK Iridium plug in it for a start, and generally do all safety checks. Consider brake hose replacement. 6. My intention is to stick to the smaller roads as I feel the XT is a little hard work on motorways. A mate of mine reckons that an Afica Twin would be far more suitable for my tour. I have gotten quite attached to the XT and would like to show him that it is a competent tourer. Is this true or does my mate have a point? It's hard work and underpowered for motorways etc. Small roads it's great, but the seat is a killer over any distance. You need a fairing really cos you do get blown about a bit and it's difficult to maintain your speed into a headwind. You could spend a fortune doing stuff to it, but there's no point. Just buy a Transalp. Sorted! 8)

He won't be the first one to do that!

JMW....these guys seem really bent out of shape at you. Why is that? What have you done?

Still on wife no.2 though NT! 22 years! She's a lucky girl....and a Tomboy too! :oops:

You're a TomBoy NT. And they're a REAL man's woman! 8) Have you ever been married though? I've been married twice...and got 5 sons. But once I past 21 I slowed down a bit.

Not you Ren, there's another Cardiff guy here. From Grangetown I think....is that a scummy area like where you live?

All clear now mate! Well I don't know any of you personally, and I don't know JMW either, and I haven't got a clue what he's done! Still, never mind, good bit of activity happening at last...so carry on boys! And where's that Cardiff bloke gone?

That's odd...cos this is what you said earlier in the thread: "Well I have logged all these incidents and printed them out with numerous witnesses to back me up. Legal proceedings are coming and your forum and yourselves will be instigated!" So that's a direct contradiction to what you're saying now. You'll have to bear with me on this, as at the moment I'm not really sure what it is you're saying. Can you be a bit clearer on it for me?

The guys have never allowed gore type posts axl.

Yeh, be nice to get together. Me and XT Alan are not too far from there too.

Builth? You were about 7 or 8 miles from me then! You missed out on a good time!

I'll have to check out my Homies in the Hood first though.

I think you need some OldSchool correction young lady!

Isn't he going to be sued for it? I've never seen it TBH, cos a 50 year old watching a rap video is a bit surreal!