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I'm new to the whole XT thing and have only owned my 2000 a few weeks so I am still learning what works best. Just last weekend I fitted a small windsheild and it has transformed the bike. Whilst I spend most of my time chugging along minor roads at speeds up to 50mph, I can now cruise at 70mph in comfort on motorways and fatigue is greatly reduced even at the lower speeds. I tried to get a Spitfire screen like Teds however the company that distributes them, Motrax, has gone bust. I bought an 'Airblade custom' from mandp direct available in clear or tint. £40. If you want to know what it looks like, look at Ted's spitfire screen, it is identical and I suspect made in the same factory.

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Don't know why those little characters came up in my post!
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Mine has Renthal bars which I find too narrow and flat when I stand on the pegs, so today I ordered dome Renthal Dakar high bars. To these I will add a pair of Bark Busters and because I ride through winter possibly a pair of heated grips.

It already has the Acerbis large tank which I feel is desirable over the standard.

I have ordered a sw motech rear rack to which I will probably fix a large peli case (I don't like the height of conventional top boxes). I will use this in conjunction with a large waterproof roll bag strapped to the pillion; and once I fabricate something to sheild the exhaust, a pair of cheap throw over panniers.

I have a pair of touratech zega pannier boxes gathering dust in my attic. Should I come across a suitable used rack to mount them on the XT I may use them from time to time, otherwise the boxes will be going on ebay.

If someone can tell me how to post a picture on this site, I will get one on after the mods have been done.

I have thought about a sw motech centre stand as well. Are these any good Ted? Does the side stand have to come off?

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I have thought about a sw motech centre stand as well. Are these any good Ted? Does the side stand have to come off?

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Yeah, I rate them. They aren't the most stable of stands but makes rear wheel removal, chain oiling, luggage packing etc etc much easier. To make the stand REALLY stable, take a strap, rope, tie down etc and take it around the stand and around the front of the bike so it physically CANT flip up.

Money well spent I think...
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Ted,
If you fit the centre stand does the side stand have to be removed or can you retain it and have the choice of which stand to use?

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If you fit the centre stand does the side stand have to be removed or can you retain it and have the choice of which stand to use?

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The side stand is unaffected !! The fitting has nothing to do with the side stand....

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