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As of yesterday - July 5, 2012 - I have 18,260 miles (29,387 km) on mine. Took delivery of it August 3, 2011. Eleven months of pure enjoyment.
Had the cooked headlamp harness issue back very early in its life, but harness replaced under warranty and no problem since. In fact, the replacement harness has done so well I never even finished my greatly upgraded and beefier harness with ceramic H7 plugs.
Couple of loose spokes early on, but tightened 'em up and checked regularly since. For the most part all good and tight, with an occasional one that's not loose, but takes a bit of a turn. Wheels have remained true throughout.
Other than that absolutely *NO* problems, period. It's been flawless, and perhaps the best true "touring" bike - in that it truly can go *anywhere* - that I have ever owned. Much better, IMHO, even than my '06 FJR.
Bike came with Metzler Tourance EXP's, and that's all that's been on it. I'm on my 4th rear and 2nd front. Great tires and tire mileage in my experience. Stick like road race rubber wet or dry, too.
Checked air filter several times along the way, but always in good shape. Finally changed it for another stock OEM paper filter at around 16,500 miles (26,554 km).
Ditto the spark plugs. Finally changed them at the same time I changed the air filter, but they looked almost new, and could have easily gone another 16,000+ miles, no problem.
Still on original brake pads, front and rear. Have checked them regularly, and though they will have to be changed soon, they're still hanging in there.
Changed oil and filter at 100, 600, 1500, 3000, and approx. every 3000 miles thereafter. Nothing odd there. Used Yamalube mineral oil up until 6.000 miles, then switched to Mobil 1 20W/50 motorcycle oil. I use Yamaha OEM oil filters.
Have changed final drive fluid at every oil and filter change save one (the one before last), and used Yamalube final drive lube up to 6,000 miles. Have used Mobil 1 75/90 gear lube since.
It's an incredibly reliable, dependable, trustworthy machine. I'd ride mine anywhere, anytime, any distance from home with complete confidence it would get me be back safe and sound.
BTW, there's one forum member that has put 39,000+ miles (62,764 km) on his Super Tenere in 11 months!
Hope this helps!
Dallara
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