Hi all,
Just bought a 2010 ten with 19k miles on it. I come from a background of custom bikes and old twin racers. Ive had a few trail bikes and Mx and trials bikes over the years but have been hankering after an ADV bike for a while.
Its bloody ace!! I absolutely love it and instantly felt at home. I put my hand in my pocket straight away for a new exhaust, tyres etc and intend to focus on performance mods to get that little more punch.
The question is....Should I keep it?
I already feel like im in this for the long haul but Im on the cusp of throwing a load of money at it already. Should I sell it and get back what I paid? then... invest a bit more and buy a low miler before I start fully speccing it up.
Two considerations, how long will it last me with that kind of miles (assuming ill be hitting 10-15k per year) and will it be worth nothing once its up to, say 50k miles, if I want to upgrade then?

IF you paid a good price and you have service history then i wouldnt be too worried about the miles.

I've heard of people getting as much as 100k KM from a well looked after Tenere before having to rebuild the engine.

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Now have a 2017 S1000XR Sport SE

2006 XT660X - Cat D write off due to someone pulling out on me - Pipewerx carbon fibre exhausts - Snorkel removed and airbox drilled - DNA stage 1 + 2 air filters - Kevs fuel controller mod - Scottoiler V system - Oxford heated grips - HEL braided brake hoses - Wilbers 540 rear shock - Brembo brake pads - AFAM chain and sprockets - Michelin Pilot Street Radial's - Denali DX Xtreme dual intensity spotlights

I've got 85k miles on mine. Still runs fine. Has never used much oil between changes but I just had to top up quite a bit last week but it is due a change.

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all good to here..
i paid, i think, a good price but bar the first two major services it has been self serviced by the previous owner...
just had a look around though and 5k ish mile bikes are fetching high prices!

Mine's a keeper. I bought it in 2013 for �6000 new.
I've possibly spend nearly �3000 on bits and pieces, extras, farkles, gadgets, it never stops.

That's the appeal of the ten, infinitely customisable, easy to do yourself and it will never let you down.

60,000 miles later and no sign of burning oil. Valves clearance fine, no wear, no rust.

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Bike: 2013 XT660Z, TKC70 tyres

Mods:
Barkbusters, Scottoiler, DIY Tail Mod, DNA Stage 3, Power Commander V & O2 Eliminator, Exan X-Black Stainless exhaust, Tool tube, Ohlins linear front fork springs, Nitron rear shock, JT front and Supersprox rear sprockets, D.I.D. VX 520 chain, Adventure Spec bashplate, DIY USB Outlet, DIY chain guide, Kev's Throttle mod

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