Bought a new 2013 in Oct of 2015. Was a created bike and had NO problems in 1.5 years and 10k+ miles.
The stock tires sucked , so they got replaced early.
Really didnt want a bike that had been preped and sat on someones showroom for two years.
Good luck with the bike, report back and let us...
...and if you get a chance. Run up 38°36'08.7"N 109°34'29.7"W 38.602409, -109.574909 128 to Cisco and back, A great paved river road, you won't regret it!
Have Fun , be safe, post pix!!!!
Just did it from bottom , up to Park, in March. 804-805's no issues. Got a pass here 38.459790, -109.820921 and Ran out to the end of Grand View Rd , well worth it for the views.
hit a lil deep sand here 38.460806, -109.755166.
Would def not run up OR down if it was wet!!!
http://www.acdracing.us/yamaha-xt1200-super-tenere-skid-plates/
http://www.altrider.com/product/detail/pid/600
Needed help getting/holding the skid plate and crash bars up to bolt into the front mounts , they use the same holes.
But REALY like em.