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Yamaha Tech Originally the Yamaha XT600 Tech Forum, due to demand it now includes all Yamaha's technical / mechanical / repair / preparation questions.

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Old 9 Apr 2009
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1990 XT600E For Sale, Iowa, USA

1990 Yamaha XT600
~8500 miles
Electric start. This year still has the provisions to add kick start, but never really had an interest in adding it.
Rotella Synthetic oil changed in fall before storage
New battery beginning of last season
New carb boots beginning of last season
Valves adjusted beginning of last season
New air filter beginning of last season
New spark plug beginning of last season
Carb cleaned beginning of last season
Mefo Explorer tires, ~3200 miles on rear, ~2200 miles on front
Big acerbis tank, 20L/~5.2 gal
SW Motech Center stand - not installed
Corbin seat, with a 30" inseam, I can flat foot this bike
Heated grips, relayed to only work when bike is on
Rear rack, had to re-weld b/c it broke from vibrations
Progressive Suspension Front springs - not installed
Wilbers eco-line rear shock, built for a ~260 lb rider
Aftermarket Aluminum handlebars
Home-made rack setup for some eBay pelican cases. Includes locks.
http://josh.sitenation.com/images/bi...ed_up_rear.jpg
http://josh.sitenation.com/images/bi...ount_locks.jpg
12 volt fused, always on socket on handlebars
PDF manual in ENGLISH(!!!)

Spares:
Original tank, has a dent from when the bike tipped over on the trailer after buying it
Original tank shrouds/surrounds
Spare front fender, white
Spare front hub with brake rotor
Original spring/shock
Spare hand guards
Spare rear caliper mount
Some other misc spares.

Pictures here:
Index of /images/bike/4sale

There's some scratches & scuffs, as I've actually ridden this bike, but it's still in pretty nice condition. Street legal, clear Iowa title in hand. Questions welcome. Asking $2750.

--JOsh
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Question Already have bike, interested in part

Hi Josh,

I have a 1990 XT600E that has a bad fuel tank. It has basically rusted from the inside out. I see on your add that you still have the original tank for yours. Would you be interested in selling it? I am not concerned about the dent as mine has one too.

Brad
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Brad,

I've got someone interested locally in the bike, but it kind of sounded like he'd prefer the stock tank. I'll touch base with him this week to see if he's still interested in it, and if he wanted the stock or Acerbis tank. Either way, I could probably manage to make you a deal on a tank that'll fit.

--JOsh
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That would be great Josh! Thanks
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Hi Josh,

I haven't heard back from you yet about your tank. I sent a few emails through the site but do not know if you recieved them.
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