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I rode mine 2100 miles in two and a half days on the break-in oil. Daytime temps were mostly in the 100 degree range. I tried to vary throttle as much as possible, but many stretches of 50 miles and longer using cruise control. I could not detect any oil usage on that trip. Oil was remarkably...

Had a peek at the website, it appears this may be a tube type tire (service index 69T). Might be a good one for the Africa Twin.

Re: Black, Blue, Silver, White or Grey I did not read the 20 preceeding pages on colors, this may be pre-flogged question, if so, please ignore... It would appear that only 1 out of 50 replied RED. So I am wondering if this is a rare color for Yamaha or perhaps the owners of red bikes don't...

Hi, I am looking to buy a clean 2nd Gen. Tenere, preferably reasonably priced. (I used to own a KLR, now a DL650, so you get the picture...) Standard is fine, ES would be nice. UPDATE -- I ordered one from Minnesota, last red 15ES in the store. 12999. plus shipping to me. I'm jazzed. Thanks...