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I'm selling my 1984 Tenere

I've been thinking about it for a while now and I've finaly decided the Tenere needs a new home.
I've had some great times on it and love it to bits but I'm wanting a 'Motorway Bike' and the Tenere isn't it.

I'll be getting it MOT'd and it's going on Ebay. If anyone is intrested drop me a PM.
I have LOADS of spares - Wheels, forks, engine and more.

Pricewise - I dunno.....
It depends how much you want it.

I know I'm going to regret getting rid of it as soon as it's sold.
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I see from the amount of views there's a bit of intrest.

The bike is getting it's MOT on Saturday morning and will be on Ebay later in the day.

I'm looking for £750+ with all the bits I have - there is also alot of intrest in them too.

The spare engine I have is a 'special' with ported head and high compression piston. I havent fitted it yet but should have a bit more oomph than a standard lump when finished!!!

The bike is over 25 years old (and it shows) but it's the best fun I've had with my clothes on!!!
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MOT done!!!

Just had an advisory on the rear suspension - slight free play when the wheel is in the air.
It's normal on XT's, my other XT had it and my Brothers 2002 XT600 had the same.

Like I said before I'm after a road bike - If anyone wants a swap/part ex let me know.

Bike starts on Ebay at 6-00pm 15/8/2009

Item number 160356005999
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Tenere for sale

Yamaha XT600 Tenere XT 600 moto x enduro FULL MOT on eBay (end time 22-Aug-09 18:00:00 BST)

Is this one yours Tom or is it a rival?
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That's the one!
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It will be a bargain for somebody, no doubts.
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Hi Tenere Tom:

1> Yep you will absolutely regret selling that bike, particularly mid-recession.
2> Geocaching is anoracky, and looking back at my bike on the post above, and remembering all the good times I had...
I really really want another Tenere to go to those remote locations again.
3>would really like some high resolution photos of your bike and what bits you have.

Cheers and hope (for your sake) someone bids more than I will!

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Well, it sells tomorrow. There's been loads of intrest and the bidding is going well.
I've already found it's replacement - it's an old GSXR1100. A slight change of style I think you will all agree.
I will be able to munch the miles with less effort and at twice the speed!!!
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F**king Ebay!!!

Due to me putting in my listing that I would consider a swap or part ex Ebay have decided that I have broke the rules and pulled it - with less than 6 hours to go!!!

I have quickly re-worded it and re-listed it with a 'Buy it Now' for just 3 days.

This bike MUST sell and I am open to offers - See the listing.
Yamaha XT600 Tenere XT 600 moto x enduro FULL MOT on eBay (end time 25-Aug-09 13:42:36 BST)
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Bad luck with that. I had a listing pulled because I included "cheque, PO or cash" as a method of payment, when I should have said "cash on collection" or something, and another where I wrote "item is advertised elsewhere and may be withdrawn". Apparently that is in breach of their rules too, although you see many, many listings with that in.

Ebay - you can't f***ing win.

Hope it sells, anyway.
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Thanks BDZ!!!

I've had some offers already, none I have accepted as they were below what the bike had already got to before Ebay pulled it.
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Sold!!!

Bike is now sold.

I'm gonna have to change my name now...







...can I do that???
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Well done, Non-Tenere Tom.

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Well done, Non-Tenere Tom.

Very catchy!!!
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