Yamaha Xt660Z Tenere - Sand..... Can the Tenere do sand?

I go for a Sunday cruise to test out the capabilities of the Tenere in sand. Is the bike too heavy? Will it just bog down? Will I need a steering stabiliser?

[Robroscob]

You keep saying this bike is a touring bike and not a dual sport?....it's not a light dirt bike like the beta but it's an offroad bike more than on road. You are a road rider getting into offroading i guess? Don't slow down and it won't feel heavy. Hills, rocks, sand etc you need more acceleration. You are balking cos you think it's heavy. I get it but don't blame the bike so much. And yes theres easier bikes to ride now and the newer bikes are more responsive etc and don't bog down as much if you let go of the accelerator like this one does in stock form but they are the SAME WEIGHT if not heavier. Consider getting stiffer suspension. Keep the power on and use the clutch more to control what power this bike has.

[armfield]

Hi Steve, loved the vid. I have the same bike and have just started to Greenlane over here in England, enjoy it, it’s a real challenge but sand?. ..terrifying at the moment but I will conquer it! You certainly keep up the speed and that’s what I will do next, no more paddling with my feet!
Keep on inspiring this old biker!
Doug.

[GlennAltschwager]

Awesome video mate 👍
I've been watching all your videos on your different bikes as I'm doing research on setting a bike up for bigger trips like the Simpson Desert crossing and similar.
I need something to fit in between my Beta 250rr and my Honda Africa Twin.
Keep the videos coming mate.... they are bloody good value 👍

[mariotapia]

Great video, congratulations. I wonder: what tires do you use, did you deflate the tires before going into the sand, what setting do your shocks have, more in the soft range, or in the hard range? I do light enduro with my XTZ, which forces me to have to adjust the damping in the rather hard range. And when I go into the sand, and since the bike is not that light; I have to ride rather fast for the bike to float, and since the damping is rather stiff; the handlebar gets rather nervous. By the way, I live in a desert, in the north of Chile (South America).

[jasondunn]

Another great vid👍 I have one of these great bikes. I’ve noticed you have the Quadlock setup attached to the small bar in behind the screen. I’ve tried this but the Quadlock bracket including the anti-vibe fitting doesn’t sit far enough past the dash to allow me to twist and lock my phone in place. Any tips would be appreciated. Cheers

[bobjoe]

Super scenic and useful vid, curious did you have to change the ecu / fueling with the slip on ? bike looks so much better than a stocker, thanks for taking the time to film, appreciate it.

[jimpettitt]

Hi Steve great stuff mate 👍 was just wondering now you've been out more with the tenere given cost, performance comfort on and off road ability how do you feel the bike stacks up against the ktm 690r you commented about the 690 and the dr650 I know on paper the ktm is worlds ahead do you feel the tenere may be a better overall package?

[TAMBUTSO]

Nice video, I am also a new owner of this type of bike. By the way how did you mount the Mobile Phone on top of the console, what mounts/claps did you use? do you have links where you bought them from?

[Getgowin]

Another great vid, is the box on top from your GS??? Nice setup for touring and great to get a feel for how it performs in the sand.

[beardlesshobo]

You Revingeby to low. Loger gear more rev gives you that Bail out option

[Wolf]

Please show us your phone bracket on bike