Description
Freshly completed restoration of a 1987 Yamaha Ténéré XT600Ze 1VJ Faraway Blue.
5 owners from new
Date of First registration (UK) 16. 09. 1987
V5 Present
Currently Sorned, and can be MOT’d on request.
Bike was purchased in March 2023 as a dismantled non running restoration project.
WORK COMPLETED
Powder coated frame and fixtures
Powder coated swing arm
Painted tank and aftermaket plastics (original plastics present, but rough)
Seat recovered
Painted engine
Top end rebuild, new seals and gaskets
Valves lapped
Exhaust studs welded and re-tapped
Broken engine fins repaired
Rear brake carrier welded and repaired
Painted oil tank
New oil system O rings
New braided brake line, pads and shoes
Master cylinder rebuild kit
Carb rebuild kit
New chain and sprockets
New engine inspection hole covers
New oil and air filters
New battery
New helmet lock
New gauge bushings
New fork Gaiters
Replaced front wheel
Replaced hardware with stainless where possibleThe bike was sold by a friend a few years ago to a man who specifically wanted it for the ‘Paddy Dakar’, an amateur enduro event in Ireland, once that owner completed the event he sold the bike on to a gentleman that planned a full restoration of the bike, he had begun to undertake the project when he sadly passed. I was contacted by a mutual friend who knew I was looking for a Ténéré, I then purchased the project already dismantled and in boxes.
I have been looking to get a Ténéré for some time since I have owned a1982 XT550 for a few years and developed a passion for the whole XT series, so the 1VJ being one of the most iconic XTs has been top of my list. The personality of a Yamaha big single is addictive, the power delivery and low down torque is great fun on and off road. The fuel delivery is staged with a dual slide and CV carb allowing for fuel economy when cursing or full throttle activating both sides of the carb for fast acceleration, perfect if you just want to nip to the shops or go round the world.
