Hello all from Croatia.
First off I'm hoping I'm not braking any rules by asking for help here. If I am, moderators please move/remove the post.
Bottom line, I'm looking to buy my first motorcycle. Due to restricted budget and my height (1.93 cm) not many to choose from. XT660Z is one I'm considering and that I like.
I've started negotiation with a certain seller about 2009 blue XT660Z with 70,000 KM on the clock, all three original Yamaha aluminium cases, Yama tank bag, Yama centre stand and handguards, automatic chain lubrication and taller Givi windscreen.
My biggest concern is that it has 70,000 KM. What should be replaced soon? According to the seller at the start of each season he did regular maintenance. Do I need to change springs on suspension soon, or full suspension change (this is pricey, this worries me the most). I'm ok with buying new tyres, changing oil and air filters, all fluids, and if needed chain and sprocket.
Bike has some scratches like it was lied on the side, but does not appear to have been crashed.
Dealer is asking 4400�, I'm looking to bring the price below 4,000�. What is fair price anyway (not just supply and demand)?
Here is the link to the add, it's in Croatian, but you'll get the gist of it: http://www.njuskalo.hr/enduro-cross-...oglas-16118492

Thanks in advance for all the help, who better to ask than xt660 community. I do not have experience about motorcycle and I have very few people I know who are into them.So I try to get as much info from the Internet I can. Again, hope I'm not braking any rules.
Kind regards,
rutalj

Welcome to the forum! Steve

Thank you Steve.
Just a FYI to all. I have called couple Yamaha dealers to get some more info on maintenance and such. In the talks they have stated there are two 2016 xt660z's left in warehouse for Europe ATM. One is ABS, do not know about second. So if any of you from Europe are thinking of buying new one, These are your last two chances.

Hello and welcome from New Zealand

Welcome on board rutalj.

The bike looks OK from the photos, but photos never tell the true story. 70K is a a big, but not silly mileage for a 2009 bike. If it has been properly and regularly maintained, and that's a big IF, it will probably be fine. You need to see hard evidence of this (documents, service book stamps, receipts etc.)

The biggest (most expensive) issues on a 70K 8 year old bike will be:

1) The suspension (as you suggest) - it is not the strongest/longest surviving part of the Tenere. Expect, especially the shock, to be sagging more than it should.

2) Headrace bearings - If they've not been regreased at least every 15K, they'll be corroded and notchy.

3) Suspension linkage and swingarm pivot - Again, if these have not been regularly stripped, cleaned and greased the bearings will be shot.

However, if it has been looked after properly, then none of the above will be an issue. Check these points closely and all the usual stuff you would on any used bike. Also make sure all gears select properly, there are no knocks from the right-hand crankcase and the charging/electrical system is fit and well.

Based on what I can see from here and tell from the translated(!) listing, I wouldn't want to be paying much more than EUR3500 for it. Obviously an actual inspection of the bike may push this up/down by maybe EUR500?

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