I Bought A 39 Year Old Dual Sport // 1984 Yamaha XT600

I Bought A 39 Year Old Dual Sport // 1984 Yamaha XT600

Happy 2023 everybody! We start the New Year fresh with a brand new Vlog Episode. At the end of '22 I finally caved and purchased a beat up old 1984 Yamaha XT 600 - Let's see how it goes!

Shot on Insta360 ONE RS and iphone 13 Pro Max

[ChadLisonbee]

My first bike was an 84 TT 600. 15 years old thumping all over town raising hell.

[hazcat]

Simple bike, simple maintenance. Give it a little love and its got another 40 years in it.

When you realize you've bought a motorcycle you'll never sell, it's a different kind of feeling.

[jmfz]

Its the sense of having a workhorse, it might not be the prettiest, or the fastest, but its loyal, it gets the work done and is reliable.

[joemalcom]

Your right. Something about a thumper. To me, its got usable power. Power for every walk of riding. Simple to work on as well.

[Shplonkcake]

I have an 88. This bike is like the love of my life I have taken it everywhere. Glad to see another XT brother.

[seawench]

What a bike, they are unbelievably awesome machines🇦🇺

[alxx]

I can understand I had an xt 550 Yamaha for 13 years, with front disk from the 600. Living in Greece 6 months on an island 6 months in Athens it was perfect. 93 up to 08.😊

[flutalors]

Nice mood, cool spirit, clever bike. Thanks for your work on this video!
With the van you have a killer combo of simplicity and authenticity. It must attract serenity!
Remember your XT600 bears the engine of her dirt enduro oriented big sis, the TT600. It was not engineered for long distance full throttle in 5th gear, but for more spread usage of the range of gears: 2/3/4/5... So the 5th gear pinion & wheel are Not oversized like you would expect on an adventure long ranger. It nevertheless does the job so well it's kudos to the work of these japanese designers. But the 5th pinion is very often the first to pit & wear down on the oldest XT600 models. I would say minimum respect of the engine, oil quality and change as often as possible...
I had a 1987 XT600 2KF 25 years ago, and just bought a 1984 XT600 L identical to yours as a way of stopping to miss my first big thumper so much... I am still jealous of your van though .

[geoffreycampbell]

I have a 2002 XT600e bought in 2007/44000km -goes like a dream, simple and cheap to maintain

[ezekielgentle]

The vibes in this video are so peaceful. Super enjoyable and informative video ❤❤❤ 8:56

[troyoser]

I ride a dr350 1999 love the old dual sports

[dutchyjhome]

Hey such a very nice bike ! These XT's are so common here in Europe, you see them everywhere... You really should go to the channel of itchy boots at season 8 episode 1 in which she got her self a Yamaha XT600, I think it's a 1987. She has been travellin' around the world for several years now, you'd probably like this channel. Did you know that the Yamaha XT600 is a multiple winner of the grand Paris-Dakar rally race in the 70s, 80s and 90s? Yamaha as a manufacturer is ranking in the highest places in the Paris-Dakar rallies. So you're basically riding a Paris-Dakar (world's biggest Rally spectacle) winner!

[gabrielenitti]

I have a 91' XT600 and absolutely love it! Just a quick note: try sourcing the original filter cap bolts, the bottom one is really peculiar and when inserted block an oil passage. If a random bolt is used, the passage will be left open and lower the oil pressure. Ask me how I know! anyway, you made a really good deal on it! great bike that can be thrown everywhere. If it werent for the emission regulations and restrictions here in Italy, i would keep it as my only bike.

[Antivir]

I ride XTe for a long time(17 years) and I like it. Rear yss shock and better front springs. It's great adventure tractor 👍

[aratanatar]

these bikes are very good designed- u can slam it with 160 on the autobahn, roll on small streets and go into dittracks- when good maintained 100.000km on first motor possible...dont drive the motor from the cellar-not 3rd or 4th gear 2000 revs and allways full throttle...never full force when cold... good bikes in germany go for 2500 rising

[TheRougeChef]

I really enjoyed my XT. Unfortunately someone else did as well and stole it out of my garage.. Going to look at one in a couple of hours!!!

[alfrednuesch]

In 1984 i bought a Brand New XT 600 and still drive it👍.

[PochoNews]

I had one too. 84' and put 35k on it. Road that all over socal. Very fun bike

[eenkleinstukjevanmij]

love the older bikes they are rock solid!.. i drive a Honda Xl 600 R from 1984