Year of Tenere with odd paperwork?

**Sun Chaser** · #1 3 May 2003

I've an XT Tenere with some odd paperwork, and am trying to figure out what year it is. Neck plate shows "XT600Z" and the VIN starts "3DS 000***", same as on the engine. Can someone tell me the year? I know the range is 1982-1987, and that the bike came out of CH. Since the bike was never imported into the USA, no one over here even has parts listing. Also, is there a source for parts in the USA? Thanks in advance. I like the bike. Dr. Gregory W. Frazier globeridergreg@yahoo.com

**Jonathan Riggs** · #2 3 May 2003

Hello,

I've sourced some parts for the Tenere. However, they are all located over seas. I'm in process of building a "Tenere" from a 1985 XT600N U.S. model that I've had for about 17 years. I located the seat and tank from a 1983 TENERE out of Australia and ordered various parts from the U.K. and Italy. I should complete my project within the next two weeks. Please see; http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/XTthump/

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JR

**john** · #3 4 May 2003

The 3DS is the Swiss spec version of a Ténéré XT600Z, made between '88 and '90/1.

The model designation for most of the rest of Europe was the 3AJ. Differences as far as I know were limited to the headlight, graphics, carbs & transmission.

3AJs had two versions, MK1s had a 15cm (6") oil cooler, the later MK2s had a 30cm (12") oil cooler and uprated oil supply to fifth gear. The 3DS was *probably* the same. Might help you narrow it down a bit.

David Lambeth is UK based if you want an English speaking XT specialist, details on this board somewhere. Otherwise there are plenty in Germany - see www.xt600.de.