I'm currently touring South America on a Colombian-bought Yamaha XT600, 2000 model. I bought it with 24,000 km's on the clock, so far I have brought it up to 39,000, and by the time I finish up back in Colombia there will be maybe 55,000-60,000km's on the clock. I outfitted it with 42 liter side panniers and a 39 liter back box, all of quality manufacture, and also engine protection (makes a nice footrest too!), a main stand which does not come with the bike, hand guards, and I am still on the hunt for a windshield. The bike has never been crashed, but has been dropped twice, once on each side, the bike has no marks but the panniers (aluminium) have a couple of scratches, but are solid. The bike is in great running order, I bought from a Colombian friend, all original parts.
The price at the moment is 9.5 Million Colombian Pesos (the million scared me too!), ready to go with basic tools. Paperwork to change over the name for me took about a week.
I know this is an early post, but I know my timeframe to finish. I don't expect anyone to commit now, just a bit of info for ye searchers out there, and if anyone out there is planning a trip it might help you to have a plan of attack.
The XT600 is a perfect bike for all the challenges that South America throws at you, light enough for any 'road' you come across down here, but powerful enough for a long-haul trip.
Anyone with questions just drop me a line!

P.S. Sorry for only one photo, thats all HU will let me upload, anyone want more send me your email...

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OK folks, this bike is still going, I'll be back in Colombia in a month, bike will be ready for sale by mid to late April if anyone's interested, drop me a line at IronArse.

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Hi there,

I am interested. I am living in Bogota. Can you drop me a line and a price suggestion??

Cheers,

Wouter

wkampshoff......gmail.com

Hi There,

I am still interested. Can you contact me at:

wkampshoff@gmail.com

Cheers,

Wouter