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25 Mar 2008
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XT which model
Hi did any of the early XTs have a twin head light and also have electric and kick start.
I thought the 1VJ had kick and electric but single headlight
3AJ twin headlight electric start no kick
I am going to look at a bike on Sat with kick and electric start that has twin headlights any idea what model this is.
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25 Mar 2008
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Hi bolla,
To my knowledge only the 3AJ Tenere had the twin headlight in the XT600 series (although not in all countries - some countries had a single headlight version).
The 1VJ is very similar, so I guess it could have been fitted with a 3AJ tank & fairing, or just an aftermarket fairing?
I suspect it is a 3AJ Tenere, and just like mine, has been fitted with the 1VJ kickstart & decompressor? A usefull add-on.
Interesting - let us know what you find out.
Geoff
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26 Mar 2008
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Check the framenumber
If it starts with 3AJ it is (was)..., if with 1VJ etc.
Good luck,
Auke
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27 Mar 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aukeboss
If it starts with 3AJ it is (was)..., if with 1VJ etc.
Good luck,
Auke
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Now thats interesting....
I've noticed since coming here,everyone refers to them as 1VJs..My chassis code is 1VL-00326,even took a pic with my rubbish cell phone just for proof 
The engine number is/was the same(till I had to use a 550 casing).The only places it has 1VJ is on the head at the back near the carbs and also stamped on the carbs themselves.
Maybe in our part of the world they used 1VL instead?
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27 Mar 2008
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Yobbo, mine also says 1VL but yet all the cables are labled 1VJ?:confused1:
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27 Mar 2008
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Tenere 88 - 90 with Kickstart and Electric Start!
Hi guys,
some guys who own the 3 AJ Model(88-90)twin head lights, put an kickstarter in the engine, not too difficult....
That´s the best Tenere ever so far. 1 own the 1 VJ(86/87), but in the beginning engine problems, I put the whole engine of a newer XT 600 in the bike, works perfect!!!
Have fun - Maybe we meet on the 1st HU Meeting in Germany???
22.5. - 25.5.2008
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hey mate, I actually have bike 1VL-000307, 19 bikes before yours
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Originally Posted by Yobbo
Now thats interesting....
I've noticed since coming here,everyone refers to them as 1VJs..My chassis code is 1VL-00326,even took a pic with my rubbish cell phone just for proof 
The engine number is/was the same(till I had to use a 550 casing).The only places it has 1VJ is on the head at the back near the carbs and also stamped on the carbs themselves.
Maybe in our part of the world they used 1VL instead?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AUSTENFAN
hey mate, I actually have bike 1VL-000307, 19 bikes before yours 
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nice try, but last time Yobbo logged into this website was april 2012
thats what we call around here "late ignition"
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