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high mileage
Hi, not sure what sort of mileage people are covering but i tend to put a fair amount of miles on my work bike (about 35,000 - 40,000 per year) so i thought i'd run a thread on my bike as the mileage goes up. currently running a 2009 xt660z tenere as a work hack, bought new in june 2009 after selling my 1050 tiger (long story). it has the genuine yamaha luggage incl top box, the ali bash plate, centre stand and hand guards. i've fitted a scotoiler and a autocom and a set of leo vince cans.
I have carried out oil and filter changes myself at 600, 3000, 6000, and 9000 miles and have replaced the rear tyre at 8000 miles and the rear brake pads at 7500 miles and the front tyre at 10500 miles The local dealer has just carried out the crankcase breather modification under warranty. i'm getting around 65 mpg and so far not a single (!) problem. |
Excellent Im looking forward to reading the threaed as it continues.
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Be interesting to hear how the bike gets on with what equates to many years mileage for most people condensed into a short period of time.
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just carried out the 12000 service myself - oil & filter, plug and air filter. everything else checked, lubed and adjusted - didnt bother with the valves as it starts on the button and runs smoothly, I will do them at the 24000 service. all ok so far, no corrosion or problems. off to Germany in a few hours so should be pilling on the miles and knocking its resale value into the ground!!!! pmsl. :043:
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Nice to have someone else who'll be doing consistently higher milage than myself (21k miles so far, 25k ish annually).
Similar to you however I've not really had any problems and I've hear of the old XT doing 100k so wo should be good for a few years yet. Personally I think it took 15k miles or so to fully run it in :) |
My '09 blue Ten is a courier bike. 18,000 miles since end of March and only just changed the
original front tyre! (still about 2mm tread left) Rear changed at 12,000 miles; chain & sprockets at 17,000! Constantly getting 63-65mpg. Worst was about 58mpg - best so far has been 70mpg. It'll chuff along at motorway speeds on half throttle. Came back from Milton Keynes to Guildford on reserve once (about 70 miles). Then the next day came back from Towcester (another 15-20miles) on reserve!:coolsmiley:
ROCK ON! :smilies1349: |
I got a '08 white Tenere(june 13th '08) and covered 25.000km's 'till this date.
Chain&sprockets and tyres f&b replaced at 18.000km's(both not completely shot though, but prior to long haul vacation done), cush drive rubbers replaced at 10.000km(warranty). Mind you, bike is not used for commuting(use bicycle), pure for pleasure and vacations. Average fuel consumption: backroads doin' 80/90kmh 1lt to 25km's, highway ridin' doin' 120kmh 1lt to 21km's. Other thing: breather replaced by modification at 18.000km, since then no more residu in tube. No oil consumption. Greetz, Hans. |
Can I ask how you think the tenere compares to the 1050 tiger that you had? I ask this because these are the two bikes I have been tossing up between and so far the ten seems to be winning for what I want.
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I am always suprised Truimph have not made a Tiger Cub by using the 695 engine from the street triple ?
It makes so much sense. Now a little birdie (thats me yes) may just have seen something he shouldnt whilst at a testing facility the other day. It may have been a Tiger with some panels missing but from the engine sound and apparent size I would say it was almost certainly a 695 Tiger. It looked physically smaller and I just cross my fingers and hope and will start saving. Ok it would have no off road potential but then my dream is off an electric off roader at some point too. and if the performance of the street triple is anything to go by then this bike would be amazing fun and very tourable. |
I'm using mine 09 3 days/week to go to work.
100miles return. I've not going to say anything as everything as been said: this bike is a gem, reliable and cheap/easy to run. (13500 km and still on both original tyre despite a return trip 2 up to venezia and lot of motorway/dual carriageway) Cush drive are being inspected as the bike is in for it's 10k service (a bit late ;p) and I noticed some "play" in their area |
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Think i would like that size/type of a bike but the XT has something about its, probably the big single thrills for 0-70mph riding which is all i need. |
How???
How do you do it? Get 10000mls out of a tyre I mean!
My original rear Sirac did 4500mls and it was done. The front did an extra 1000mls before I changed it - not completely goosed but affecting the handling. Now a smidgeon under 10 thou and the rear Tourance won't do a lot more but the front Pirelli should last a while yet - by that I mean about another 2500mls :091: givit |
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The thing with tyres, if you set off and don't stop until they are goosed, they will last alot longer than someone doing a 20 mile daily commute. I read a whole article about getting them up to temp before puting toomuch load on them, well, I read most of it - just fell asleep at some point... Riveting!:icon_cherry: When they manufacture tyres, they are catagorised, the best ones go to manufacturers, then next lot go to dealers, then it's the turn of the tyre shifters, then the cheapo places! Same tyres, but the one the manufacturers get are the best ones! At least that how it works with Pirrelli. So buying your tyres from the cheapo places isn't always the best policy.....:eusa_shhh: |
I did 18.000km's with the original Tourance's and they weren't completely shot. But I had them replaced prior to my vacation(which was planned for about 6.000km's, so that extra distance they wouldn't last, I thought!). The only thing I do, is regularly check the tyre pressure(f:2.3;b:2.5), that's all! Oh yes, I don't do wheelies and such and got a easygoing ridin' style. My original chain&sprockets also lasted 18.000km's, same here not completely shot. Also regular maintenance(cleaning and lubing) and only just once adjusted! So it's possible and keeps a beautiful hobby affordable too! Mind you, I mostly ride onroad, occasionally offroad(gravel and such, no hardcore offroad, it's an allroad adventure travel bike!). So, I'll stick to the Tourance's and DID chain&sprockets.
Greetz, Hans. |
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Watching this thread with interest |
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the down side - purely a road bike, although not a problem to me, servicing was expensive in comparison but my biggest problem was reliability - I had 18 warrenty claims in 2 years including 2 engine rebuilds. although in fairness it only actually broke down twice. |
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My Tenere has 63 000 km, which I did in 14 months. Btw. just came back home from RTW trip on Tenere :icon_cool:
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Greetz, Hans. |
This must be a new record Capt take note I can see a new title for this feat.
Yeah photos and ride report please did you have any problems ? :wav: |
Well, I posted pictures on Croatian forum while I was traveling, you can check photos of my trip here
http://www.motori.hr/forum/index.php...32133.150.html (just list from page 7 to page 50) Route: Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Swiss, France, Spain, Portugal, Canada, South Korea, Russia, Mongolia, Kazahstan, Ukraine, Hungary, Serbia, and back home to Croatia. Five months and 40 000 km. From Canada, through Asia I traveled with two Canadians (you can check their website and explore - www.terranovaexpedition.ca) they traveled with BMW's. Bike did the job perfectly, just some small problems like: chain broke in Canada, flat tire in Mongolia, and I had a it of problem with cooling system (fan didn't work) so I had to improvise... |
Capital of Mongolia
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/732/dscf1689dx.jpg http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/981/dscf1698k.jpg I wish I am there right now http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2120/dscf1890.jpg http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/4535/dscf1906p.jpg http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5377/dscf2139.jpg In Kazahstan http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/6162/dscf2324.jpg Perfect roads in Kazahstan http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3519/dscf2453.jpg Gas stations http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6607/dscf2477.jpg I had a crash in Kazahstan between Aktobe and Aktrau (forks were bend, as well as disks and front rim) so I transported the bike to Russia in a van, and wait in Astrakhan (Russia) for 17 days. Parts for the bike were shipped from Croatia, and Yamaha diler in Astrakhan fixed my bike. The funniest thing was that Yamaha diler didn't have tools for fixing the bike so we had to use my tools and improvise too. I rode back home through Ukraine in five days, Hungary two days... |
Fantastic trip pics, thanks for that.
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:smilies0349:Wonderful trip and foto's
Must have been a pretty hard crash to bend the forks! |
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What a star - I lifted this pic from the Croatian website - alas tho' I spent a summer there I still can't read the lingo.
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/675/dscf9373.jpg Round the world on a Tenere and we nuthin about it :wav: givit |
Top stuff and a heroic pose if ever I've seen one. Well done chap!
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I am already planing a next one with Tenere. But for the next trip, I have to put new suspension (specially rear) because, on trip like RTW, when you have a lot of staff to carry, the bike is too soft specially when riding through Asia. |
Fantastic trip, report, and photos!:041:
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I'm sitting at work looking at the photos of your trip....great stuff, wish I was there too!!
Not had a chance to use my bike for three weeks now but I've got a day off tomorrow and will be out and about for sure! |
Nord Kapp
Considering that bike did a round trip from Croatia to the Nord Kapp and back before going RTW it's hanging together pretty well.
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All good news
Really glad to read all the positive stuff about the Tenere as I have just yeaterday bought one. I was forced to get rid of my Africa Twin as it was becoming a liability due to the amount of repairs it needed (and somebody made me an offer I cound not refuse!). I had been eyeing up the Tenere in our local show room for the past six months and had asked for a test ride but they said no as it hadn't even got oil in it!. So when my hand was forced I gambled and bought the 09 Blue Tenere having not ridden one before. Have done 120 miles in 36 hours and what fun. I also find the seat excellent by comparrison to the AT.
One thing though, can't switch between Km's and Miles as described in the little book of wisdom that comes with it. Is there a trick? Living in Guernsey I tend to tour in France and as a result the Km funtion would be very handy. Any help with this greatfully recieved. Sure its simple and I am just being dumb. Cheers |
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Hope this helps and by the way wekcome to the 'In' crowd and congratulations on your choice of bike. PS Check that the connector at the end of the loom is seated correctly and fully home into the reg / rectifier to elleviate any future problems!!!:024: |
Thanks for that SteveD. Worked first time. Have checked the connectors and seem good but will look again in daylight hours.
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That's good. :eusa_clap:
The thing to keep an eye on is to make sure that the male / female connectors are making a firm connection as any looseness will result in the connections heating up and making the plastic surround go brittle. Use your imagination to make sure that no water can get in. Have fun. |
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Glad you're enjoying it, the Tenere was my first bike also bought unridden and it's been great. Looks like there are 3 forum members here from Guernsey now. You, TimM and myself (come Christmas I am moving back to the island). Still think the Khaki is better than the blue you both have though:110: |
hey putnik,petar nice to see you ,you look better than when i last saw you in vladivostok. it looks like you took the easy route home as well ha!
So what have you done with tim and corie? Terry(sibirsky extreme) |
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I said good bye to Tim and Cory in Astrakhan in Russia because they couldn't wait for my bike to be fixed. I was in Astrakhan for 17 days waiting for the parts. There was an customs issue... Russians wanted to send the parts back to Croatia. But I successfully recived the parts, somehow... Canadians are now in Texas, driving to California and then up to Vancouver. You should be at home now? |
!7 days is a long time waiting for parts, thats how russia works though mate.
Good to see you got home okay, i thought that tim and corie might be visiting the uk so i could catch up with them . never mind perhaps another day. For me, russia and the people were the best ever. I,m over to the german horizons unlimited meeting next weekend. be good to meet up if your around. terry |
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