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Old 06-11-17, 16:42
Remco Remco is offline
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Average life of a T�n�r�.

Hi people,

my XT660Z already did over 100K kms. But, next year is another full year of travel and will see another 50Ks around Africa.

Can anyone tell me what a realistic life of this motorcycle is? I did just the regular maintenance like chain, fluids, sprockets and wheel bearings. More than that, I don't have that much tech knowledge. Usually I'm a really gentle rider and never push it.

Does the average T�n�r� have another 50K (or 100K, 200K?) of engine life in it? Or is it a good plan to sell it now and buy one with less kms on the clock.

So, when riding gentle and keeping it well maintained, what is the average life expectancy?
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Old 07-11-17, 10:59
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Hi people,

my XT660Z already did over 100K kms. But, next year is another full year of travel and will see another 50Ks around Africa.

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Usually I'm a really gentle rider and never push it.

So yours might be in better shape than one that has only done 1/10 the mileage ...

As long as it is not burning oil at a significant rate i would just ride it. Bearing ans suspension etc might need replacement but the is just service.

But once you closes in on 200k it might be worthwhile to source a low milage engine while you take your old one apart and check for wear ;-) There is a list in here somewhere with how far people have ridden their xt's
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Old 07-11-17, 11:16
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If you have maintained regular oil changes with a decent oil and filter,and there's no sign of metal in/on the filter I would keep on enjoying it and not worry.

As stated if its not using any oil everything else imho comes under maintinance and consumables.

You could source another engine and if you wanted to make sure thats ok/replace everything like rings etc..or just get a low miles one.

End of the day do what gives you peace of mind and within your budget.
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Old 10-11-17, 18:57
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