Had one here in Turkey for the last 5 years. It's a 2004 model and has now got 60,000kms on the clock. I use it for off-roading, commuting and two up touring.
The only extras on it are a rear rack, bash plate and Yamaha hand guards. I couldn't justify the cost of an aftermarket exhaust 'cos the bike didn't need it and I prefer quiet exhausts which I find less annoying over distance.
I use Oxford throw over panniers and and a roll bag for the rear rack. The panniers are protected from the exhaust by the original silencer guards.
I've been lucky and have had no fuelling issues. Apart from tyres, chains and other consumables the only thing I have had to change were the front fork oil seals. Previous bikes included Gold Wings, Pan Europeans and BMW tourers. I'm currently finding less is more
Cheers,
Dickyb
DickyB's Turkish Delights - ADVrider
To sum up the bike is inexpensive to run, will take me anywhere me and the Mrs want to get to
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