what the?
 

HI guys, I'm new on here,just got my 2008 model.it was just sitting around for 2 years and the guy wanted it gone,so i got it for the right price.
I have been riding and been around bikes ,trikes and quads for years.
i have just noticed the round alloy "tank" below the radiator on the bottom of the frame and wondered what it is?? fuel filter/pump??
mervex

Ha Merve you r right fuel pump
What do you think of the 700xx as a bike !:xx:

bike
 

Howdy,thanks for that.Welllll i have not ridden it yet!! I had to go over the bike just to check everthing first,hoses, bolts etc. It has about 5 hours on it.It has sat for over a year,needed a new battery and pump up tyres ,clean air filter,lube chain with Inox etc.It was the one on Ozatv forum.I am from Qld. I hope to go out next few days to get it dirty.!!
mervex

mervex,
Welcome to the forum. Glad you were able to get the XX. It is a great machine with many neat features. Be sure to get a service manual so you can do any maintenance yourself. I believe there is a thread on the "How To" section of the forum to download a free copy of the manual. Good luck and happy riding with the machine.
Sid

info
 

thanks Sid,will do.
mervex

ride
 

First time out on an IRS anything today! Madfab asked what i thought of the trx.
Well, i think they are absolutely awesome,in every way!!
I really feel sorry for 700 Raptor owners,they just don't get it!!
Its like Honda designed it just for me.
I stopped at the mall on they way home and bought a blanket for my straight axle quad.Its going for sure.
The main thing is the confidence to attack anything,any obstacle in the way.
i will probly keep it box stock apart from some shocks with comp/rebound dampening that works.
apart from that,just awesome!!
mervex:xx:

mervex,
An excellent choice. The suspension, mainly the shocks, are the only things I changed on mine (more adjustability). The Elka Shocks work great for me. Other members on this forum have different replacement units and I am sure they are all good. I commend you for wanting to keep your XX stock but as you gain experience with the machine you may want to change or add other aftermarket "goodies". Oh yes, I did put nerf bars on mine.
Sid

Hey mervex,'
Welcome to the forum and your xx,

I noticed you bought the 700xx in aus, where snouts are you located?

trx
 

Howdy, AusTrx,thanks.I'm on the other side to you.
I'm in SE Qld,on the Gold Coast.Just ridden it for 4 hours in rocky and sandy hills about an hour from here and i love it.
mervex