PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION.... bring the XT660 Tenere to the USA! - Page 4

eakins · 12-10-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FloridaSteve

DR650 owner who REALLY want's to upgrade to a bike that is not orange and black.

Just signed.

207

Czechsix · 12-10-2010, 10:01 PM

209.....

welder · 12-10-2010, 10:16 PM

cam chain tesioner problems

Pcfly · 12-11-2010, 01:47 AM

Wow, well over 200, nice job EVERYONE!!

mr openroad · 12-12-2010, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ-Twin

+1

Another thing that puzzles me is why it weighs so much. According to the UK Yamaha web site it weighs 206KG, which is ~453 LBS wet. Now I realize a lot of people have unrealistic expectations of what an adventure thumper should weigh, but I would think around 400LBS or 181KG should be doable.

I am probably going to regret that statement, but this thing (according to manufacture wet numbers) weighs more than a KLR 650.

yea that seems a little heavy but if it were a pure dirtbike I would be more concerned but it looks comfortable looks to have decent wind protection and no doubt reliable

mr openroad · 12-12-2010, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brummbär

Hi mr openroad

Well the good is, i went to several motorcycledealers, but from the first second on the Tenere i had this feeling of my armchair at Home. You know, you sit down and everything fits. Distances of the arm to every switch, never had the feeling of searching or missing any function, the first 1000 km´s got away in 3 Days. The Fuelconsumption was between 3.8 ltr to 5.5 ltr on German Highways at full Speed (and in the Winter Months!). Great! The only thing which was a weak point, were the Metzeler Tourance Tyres. Sometimes I had the feeling of slipping away, as soon as there was a little bit of Dirt in small Curves. I changed to Heidenau K60 and there was no more uncertainty. I adjusted the fork harder (5 turns) and that´s it. Now i own the Tenere 21000 km´s and have no problems with her... one last thing: i have to be generous with the grease (axle bearings, etc.)

And it runs and runs...

thanks for the great reply its good to hear some positive feedback on the 660 and glad you are enjoying it

mr openroad · 12-12-2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by welder

cam chain tesioner problems

please elaborate

Dirtnadvil · 12-12-2010, 10:03 PM

This petition has been out for a while. Someone should send this in before they discontinue the bike.

mr openroad · 12-13-2010, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirtnadvil

This petition has been out for a while. Someone should send this in before they discontinue the bike.

it would be nice to have more signatures to make more of an impact they will laugh at 200

Ozz · 12-13-2010, 10:04 AM

217.

Newner · 12-13-2010, 11:29 AM

220 I would buy a new one and I never buy anything new...

mr openroad · 12-14-2010, 04:43 AM

up to 220

ironslede68 · 12-14-2010, 04:51 AM

#224

Shropdog · 12-14-2010, 07:03 AM

#225....I have called Yamaha USA twice about this bike. Hopefully, there will be power in numbers. Thanks for initiating this!

mr openroad · 12-14-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shropdog

#225....I have called Yamaha USA twice about this bike. Hopefully, there will be power in numbers. Thanks for initiating this!

and what did they say?

12-10-2010, 10:16 PM	#48
welder Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Victoria B.C. Oddometer: 1,320	cam chain tesioner problems __________________ Anything is possible if you don't know what your talking about!

12-11-2010, 01:47 AM	#49
Pcfly ^OP Dude?! Seriously?? Joined: Nov 2008 Location: SF. Bay Area Oddometer: 904	Wow, well over 200, nice job EVERYONE!! __________________ 2008 BMW 1200GS The Blue Rhino 2011 Husqvarna TE-630 The Red Raptor 2012 Yamaha 50th Anniversary Badass-Sounding R1

12-12-2010, 10:03 PM	#53
Dirtnadvil Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Inside the Orange Curtain Oddometer: 718	Anyone send this in to Yamaha yet? This petition has been out for a while. Someone should send this in before they discontinue the bike.

12-14-2010, 04:51 AM	#58
ironslede68 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Sylacauga, AL Oddometer: 446	#224 __________________ 88 Harley FXRS 02 883 hugger 99 ktm sx 250

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12-10-2010, 10:01 PM	#47
Czechsix Slower than you.... Joined: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal San Diego Suckage Oddometer: 280	209.....

12-13-2010, 10:04 AM	#55
Ozz Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Monterrey Oddometer: 381	217.

12-13-2010, 11:29 AM	#56
Newner Buffering Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Sapulpa, OK Oddometer: 1,258	220 I would buy a new one and I never buy anything new...

12-14-2010, 04:43 AM	#57
mr openroad Target Fixated Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Phoenix Oddometer: 3,872	up to 220

12-14-2010, 07:03 AM	#59
Shropdog Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Oddometer: 65	#225....I have called Yamaha USA twice about this bike. Hopefully, there will be power in numbers. Thanks for initiating this!