Hi all, I'm looking for some tips. I've not had my XT long.

I was out riding recently and shortly after setting off the bike suddenly stops firing properly and stops. I checked fuel taps (acerbis tank so I have 2) no apparent problem. It wouldn't start again straight away but after standing for a bit it restarted and off I went. Only for the same thing to happen shortly after. This happened several more times. Each time after a rest it would restart (battery etc seemed fine). Eventually I worked out that if I kept to low speed and throttle she would just about keep chugging along, although not running right at all. Got home.

Next morning, bike won't start at all. disconnected fuel line and fuel was coming through OK. My bike didn't come with the standard tool kit so I haven't been able to check the spark plug yet. Anyone got a direct link to a tool which fits/works well? Or can just confirm the right size?

So, what's wrong? Am I missing some obvious thing to check?

I have a feeling the bike is running very rich anyway. This is because she would bang, pop and spit some flame when I shut the throttle. Actually, there definitely seemed to be fuel because when the bike was grinding to a halt there would be big bangs/flame like none of the fuel was being burnt and it was all being dumped in the hot exhaust.

Also now and again the bike also stalls when it should just be idling. Not sure if that's connected or much of a problem? (Apart from being a pain)

End can and air filters are aftermarket. Let me know if I've missed out any salient information!

Thanks for reading While the bike is in bits I'm on the bus, please help!!!!!!