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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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Wandering Tenere
I have just aquired a low milage 1985/86 Yamaha XT600 Tenere with no problems to mention. However I find it wanders at speed (over 35mph) and is very easily nugged off line on the road. It has trail tyres and I have the pressures at 18psi front and back. I am missing something or is this the way Xts are?
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Try increasing the tire pressures, 18psi sounds very soft for road use. I'd go somewhere between 25 -30. This should help alot!
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Hi thanks for the info will try tyre pressures you suggest and report back
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Changed to Mich. Serac tyres. No wandering and feels secure
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18 PSI is a flat tire
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