I'd add that my Tenere has been amazingly reliable also. Bought November 08 and used 5 days a week since (baring holidays and the odd day here and there). Covered 22k miles over the year and now coming up to it's second winter.

Things replaced so far

sidelight bulb * 1
headlight bulb * 2 (these were OSRAM +90% 55W bulbs so had a MUCH shorter life than standard OEM which)
chain @ 9500 miles (winter and too low a setting on my scottoiler killed it)
rear tyre * 2 (11000 miles from the Sirac, 8000 from a BT45, now using an Anakee)
front tyre (11000 miles from a sirac and currently using a BT45)
airbox breater box (replaced under warranty to stop the breater tube filling so much)
front brake discs + pad (my disc's had warped a bit so the dealer replaced the lot for me FOC)

Bike has been dropped 5 times while stationary and only received superficial scratches on the panels/bar ends and bent brake levers (front and rear)

Bike only ever failed to start once which was after it got washed and left without me starting it for another day so was water ingress. Easily sorted and lesson learned (don't wash the bike lol, seriously that was my fault and I let the bike run for a minute after now if it's gonig to be left just in case.

XT660Z Review and Fuel Guage Issue
 

Greetings from Singapore!

I have just run in my Tenere after a few months on the road.
Overall pleased with it and its fun to back in the saddle.

Key issue for me so far is that the fuel guage is telling me I'm running out of fuel and when I refuel, it only takes 13 litres...I did see a thread somewhere but can't locate it now. Anyone else have this issue?

Others....It back fires alot - even from new - something I never had on my other XT's.

The windscreen buzzzzzzzzzzz's - even if I loosen off the nuts or tighten, can't get it to be quiet. Also wonder how effective it is.

Also, sometimes its just cuts out for no reason but starts up again.

Using silver foil under the rear mudguard is a bit mickey mouse and suprised me as this would definitely not last long.

A few things, but nothing major except fuel guage, anyone else face the same issue?

cheers / Kevin / Singapore

Hi Kevin - glad you're liking your new bike!

The optimistic fuel gauge is common knowledge amongst owners now - they all read empty when you still have a good third of a tank left in there - you ought to be able to get around 250miles/400kms before you really need to look for a filling station...

Some people have also commented on the effectiveness of the screen, although not it vibrating - is it due to particular engine revs, or just at high speed? - the bikes do smooth out with a few miles on them... and depending on your height, you might find a taller screen helps - I didn't find the stock one a problem, but certainly the taller screen I now have offers less wind noise at high speeds...

When you say it cuts out? do you mean just the fuel, or do the electrics (dashboard) go blank too? - you might find that on the overrun (closed throttle) the bike leans out a little too much (with the AIS and O2 sensor etc) and 'cough' stalls - do you just fire it up again on the starter button?

As for the tin-foil - believe me it is surprisingly sticky stuff! My lasted 25,000 hard miles before I eventually peeled it off myself (when fitting the new exhaust)...

Jen xx

'09 Blue XTZ with 4.5K Kms.
No problem so far.
Great bike for tarmac, gravel and easy off-road.
I must admit that with Leovince SBK exhaust, blocked AIS, and TKC80 tyres the Tenere is really a different bike :041::041::041::041::041: a much better one.

Regards
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Hi 10 XTZ 900km no problems :smilies0944:
sold my 1150GS to get this, NO regrets.Love the seat and ergos.
Getting first service this week and fitting Akrapovics.
In NZ these are sold as 10 models and made in italy,are they all made in italy?
HI to everyone Wayne.
New Zealand

Hi, Interesting reading this thread. Let me tell you my Tenere tale, owners beware! I bought a new 08 Tenere 3 months ago got it a bit cheaper so happy there. After being let down by my KTM lc4 trying to get to Morocco. I thought I would give it another go but with a new bike etc. So all kitted up and ready to go 70 miles form London on my way to plymouth to catch the ferry engine warning light comes on and it starts to run a bit rough. I pull over for a quick inspection. Now will not restart dead battery! RAC can't do anything so I relay home and miss the ferry! Couple of days later upto my dealer for repair, they say reg/rectifier is blown and swap one out for me! All seams well. Next Ferry now to late to catch so another failed attempt. But wait engine light comes on again on monday and dash goes out completely...back to dealer today bike registered a surge in the electrics. Yamaha say put in a new loom and replace rectifier again...will keep you posted as to the new fixes...!!

Ashlander you really must read my thread on the reg/ rectifier issue. My bike has just come back from the dealers after a 2 month duration. The problem is that the connector going into the regulator on some bikes has not been clipped in correctly, this makes the terminals heat up and consequently burn and leave you with a flat battery!. I have just had a new Loom and all is now well. Last weekend i thoroughly checked it, checkout the Camping in Dent thread.:smilies0119:

On a more possitive note,
 

I took the bike into the dealers a couple of weeks ago for a few jobs, one of which was the large lump of paint that is falling away from the swingarm. This is just an asthetic problem and in no way prevents me from using the bike, sure enough though, the dealer though this shouldn't happen and put through a warranty request along with photographic evidence.

Earlier this week, I got a call to say the brand new swing arm was in, and ready to be fitted, although I'm waiting until my rear Hyperpro spring arives so they can do the job all together.

The swingarm is not an off-the-shelf item, much like the loom, yet I am in the possition of having the work done after a two week wait, and the only reason it hasn't yet been done is down to me, not Yamaha or the dealer.

Not all dealers are the same, some are crap! some are very good indeed and will do all they can to make sure you are back on the road as soon as possible. I have to say I'm very happy with mine and they do a great job with all my bikes.

Mine's a late '08 model and suffered from this problem so I coated the area with silicone grease (the dealer suggested this) and it's been ok since. When I collected the bike after it had been recovered to the dealer they asked if I'd had reason to take the connector apart because it wasn't locked in properly so it looks as if in my case it was an assembly issue.

I suppose I should go and re-pack the connector now I've said it's ok or it'll let me down when I least want it :icon_confused:

I used a black ballon creating a shroud for it after greasing the connector so hopefully that will be all it needs .....Pull of the plug and pull up a ballon , cut the end off and it fits snuggly around the connector.