1VJ - Unreliable?
Hi all!
In an effort to research the best xt600 for me I came across this review of the 1VJ model on http://www.tenere.ch/english/etenerestory.html -
In 1986, Yamaha made several major modifications to the Ténéré. This model is commonly referred to as the 1VJ model in many countries.
In addition to the kickstarter it received an electric starter. The air filter box was moved from under the seat to under the fuel tank. This reduced the capacity of the fuel tank to 23 litres. The fuel tank also had lowered sides which improved weight distribution. However, then a fuel pump was necessary. The oil cooler was mounted in front of the cylinder head on the right hand side. With this change and the lowered tank sides, suddenly the Ténéré had engine overheating problems. Yamaha tried to overcome this problem with longer stud bolts at the cylinder head and an increased diameter (from 27mm to 28mm) in the secondary throat of the carburettor. But the latter not only increased fuel consumption but led to irregular engine running at high altitudes. Spluttering Ténérés were not a rarity in these years on alpine passes.
Please could anyone with experience of or owning a 1VJ let me know their opinions of the bike and these comments. Thanks a lot for any help,
Jasper
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