1989 Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Ténéré restoration

Restoration of my 1989 Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Ténéré that took about 12 months to complete.

[@333gew]

perfect work both on the bike and editing the video ! I found myself smiling when I saw the two bikes next to each other.. on your next video please start the 750 so we can hear the sound..

[@Marillionado]

Great work. Good to see these babies being brought back to life, as they well deserve.

[@dcasteaux9181]

Hello... I bought the bike for £800 (British Pounds). Then spent about £2500 on the restoration: new chain, brakes, discs, new seals, original exhaust, carbs rebuilt, new clutch, rebuilt wheels, new cams, new cam chain, new battery, powder coated frame, swing arm, rebuilt forks, rebuilt swing arm/bearings, rebuilt engine, new tyres. Bike is now back to factory original specification and looks brand new. The bike has now covered 500 miles and is perfect. I plan to keep the bike - will use in the summer only. My daily bike is an XTZ1200 Super Tenere - that is far easier to ride than the 750!

[@osimnod]

What makes the 1200 ST "far easier to ride" than the old 750 ST?

[@vladvladov4336]

отличная работа, мне очень нравится этот мотоцикл, хорошо что есть такие реставраторы

[@pietropaoloselva1539]

I admire you, you're a real magician. Mine is 1993 but I'm not a mechanic :(

[@DanielMores]

Put the 750 next to the current 1200 and still I think that the 750 is the prettier bike. Beefier, cooler, harder. Maybe I'm getting old :)

[@dcasteaux9181]

I agree. There's something about the original 750 Super Tenere. The bike is unused and is stored. Sometimes i uncover it just to look at it...then I put it back into storage. Brings back memories of when I owned my first brand new Super Tenere back in 1989.

[@Teneregubben]

I`m a poor man so I know nothing aboat 1200, but I ownd a XTZ750 many years 120,000 km on all kinds of roads and no roads at all. With some small carburartore adjustments the engine works perfect from low rpm, (needle jet 2 down). No power but smoth from 1500 rpm. Still full power on gravel roads.

[@joaoxufre9296]

Great job well done brings back memory's 1991 wen I bought a new one

[@dcasteaux9181]

Me too! Bought a new one in 1991 to take me through Iceland at the time. Now the restored bike is finished it is not ridden: I just keep it to look at in the garage. I take the cover off it every few months and I just enjoy looking at it. Crazy perhaps but it just makes me smile.

[@thomaschristener2902]

The Tenere is like the video - veeery nice! Respect

[@user-lg3jv4xw5e]

Really nice job! Question: what about the repair pistons of the bigger size, +0,25; +0,50? Did yamaha purchase it, or only standard ones? I know many of them, case to the high mileage needs new pistons. Thank you! Hello from Russia!

[@marc-andregros-d6302]

Very very good job Sir!!🙏👌👌

[@ivansamogin8792]

Absolutely great work. I would like to restore mine. Please could you tell me what kind of colors you used for the engine? Spray or powder? And the ral? Thank you

[@driveinstructordrivingscho8233]

Hi D Casteaux, I wanted to ask the same If I can feature your clip "Near head-on collision between Audi and motorcycle, Cambridge UK" with credit back to you? Kindly, let me know. Thanks

[@robraver]

wish the T700 looked like the XTZ750

[@user-lz3fv9tz4s]

Great job, yol riali masto!

[@cleiderperoza6701]

como hago para restaurar haci mi moto es de el año 1993 y es similar a esa

[@galinacocilova4239]

Great work! Is it possible to know what two color code you use for engine?

[@gabrieleparisi9446]

galina Cocilova hi,you know the color code?

[@henkan8912]

Awesome restoration! One question though, since I'm interested in buying one, from what year did they change the oil pump gears to plastic? Cheers!

[@dcasteaux9181]

Hello. I'm afraid I do not know when the oil pump gears where changed from metal to plastic. I had another 1992 XTZ750 and that had plastic gears. Hope that helps.

[@osimnod]

Beautiful restoration and appreciate your editing. I'm looking at a 1992 model that's been through restoration already so is in excellent condition. Wondering what it's worth (in USD) - suspect whatever the market will bear? Thanks for your response.

[@dcasteaux9181]

Hello..hard to say what its worth. Here in the UK I have seen an immaculate unrestored 1990 bike with a genuine 17,000 miles for sale for around £4000/$5250. I still have my restored bike and just love to stare at it as it takes me back to my youth :0)

[@osimnod]

@@dcasteaux9181 this fellow is asking 7500 for his model. The Bluebook Value doesn't really give her an honest assessment which is much lower than that. Either way, I am still curious to see how it looks and perhaps take it for a test ride.

[@vladimoto2471]

ОЧЕНЬ КРУТО!

[@isabelleite6673]

Bom dia !, amigo o motor da tdm 900 enta no quadro da super tenere 750 ? Desde já agradeço

[@dcasteaux9181]

Hello. No, this is the original 750cc engine.

[@hommebizzare]

Nice build, and for 3300 pound, cheaper than i expected. Can you tell me why and how the 1200 is easier to ride than the 750?

[@dcasteaux9181]

+Martin Fisker . I have owned 4 XTZ750's over the years but the 1200 is easier to ride because 1) Seat height lower 2) 1200 has an adjustable seat too 3) Centre of gravity of the 1200 is lower. 4) Low speed handling is superb 5) Low-end torque is far higher. However, the 750 is better when it comes to mechanical noise (1200 sounds terrible though it is smoother) and it is far better looking in my view. The 750 is now unused and is in storage - 535 miles since the rebuild. I will not sell it.

[@hommebizzare]

Okay. My own bike just broke down a couple of weeks ago (my first one, and cheap enough that it might not be worth repairing). Im looking into buying a cheap semi offroader, but i think i need the twin motor for on road travel. I've always been into the Africa Twin, but seeing some videos and pictures of the XTZ i fell a little in love... The reviews just dont seem overwhelming when it comes to reliability... But the XTZ is half the price

[@dcasteaux9181]

The mechanicals are very strong - especially the gearbox. However, I know the voltage regulator is a known issue on the early 3LD bikes, and the output shaft (where it meets the front sprocket) can wear with hard use. But since I rebuilt mine only to stare at I don't mind!

[@hommebizzare]

+D Casteaux Yeah, i imagine :) i want a bike that i can trust will drive med through Africa :)

[@hommebizzare]

+Martin Fisker thanks for answering though

[@user-rr1jg3nn7u]

Hello friend live in Brazil have a super tenere 750 1993 have a doubt Gears of oil pump are nylon and your are metal because this difference and in my also have a lateral play on the pump shaft Trading of oil conduit head here in Brazil I could not answer

[@WadeShoot]

Great Job :)

[@blue_gale0099]

Nice！

[@panagoskakatosis5314]

the valve steams go easy out???or i need some tool???my xtz 750 110 kiliometers my plane to change valve steams and service..clean piston not change the rings.wat you thing??

[@dcasteaux9181]

I did not change my valve stem guides, they were not worn. I did change the valve stem seals but only because they are easy to change. Pistons, bores and rings were fine and these were not changed. My engine had very good compression even before the rebuild.

[@mickaelmtp2397]

Just came across your video. I am looking to do a big journey through Africa and I wanted to get myself one of this "old" Super Tenere. I can't see myself riding the 1200 as it's to big of an engine for that purpose. Have you experienced many mechanical issues with yours 750 ? Would recommend it to anyone who would like to go on an adventure?

[@dcasteaux9181]

XTZ750's have bombproof mechanicals. Only weak spot is the front drive sprocket: if the drive chain is too tight then the sprocket will wear out the driveshaft splines: some unscrupulous owners fix this by welding the sprocket to the shaft! They need regular oil changes too. If I was crossing Africa I would use an XT600 or XT660. I too have an XTZ1200 - agree that its too big for offroad but it has been totally reliable after 50,000 miles.

[@mickaelmtp2397]

@@dcasteaux9181 Thanks for the fast reply. I'll consider the 660 then. Though I won't mind the XTZ, if it's only a matter of sprocket I can always change the chain and both sprockets few weeks before departure. 1200's driveshaft eliminates lots of worries and pressure. Did you ride your 1200 on all sorts of terrains for those 50k miles ?

[@marinetesouza6221]

Qual a medida do cabeçote da super Ténéré ano 94 ?

[@berry_crops]

Привет! Расскажи по какой цене купил мотоцикл и сколько вложил денег ? Прости за перевод от google:) Hi! Tell me at what price bought Motorcycles & how much money invested? I'm sorry for the translation from google :)

[@arpadczipfl6177]

What about a Honda Transalp 700 vs Yamaha XTZ 750 comparison? I would like to buy one of them... For me the Super Ténéré is more sympathetic, but I know, the 700 Transalp is very younger..and I think it has an ABS, which could be usefull on the streets. Can somebody compare this two bikes in few words? Thank's!!!!

[@nagelmartinsmartins8164]

Dura mais uns 100 anos

[@user-vo5vw9cu4w]

Класс!

[@TheTrapjaw]

Exellent !!!!

[@jc.jc.7394]

do you still have the spare bike?

[@dcasteaux9181]

Sorry. The spare bike is now sold. I still have the restored XTZ750 though it has only covered a few miles since the restoration and it is now unused and in storage. It is not for sale :0)

[@enduro3ld399]

Come on !!!

[@72cleber]

Luxo!

[@Kuba-nf5vx]

Could I please get total cost of the restoration???? thanks

[@dcasteaux9181]

About £4000 including the cost of the bike (yes, crazy, but I don't care). Most expensive single restoration item were the rebuilding of both wheels with new spokes and restored rims, new tyres. I only ride it about 400 miles a year and it is immaculate.

[@Kuba-nf5vx]

@@dcasteaux9181 I Also have a supertenere 😀😀 And I would like almost the same restoration😀😀😀 thank you very much

[@sergeyragnev957]

Смысл от двух цилиндров если они работают в один такт

[@stewie_apavorabf3997]

👍😍👏👏👏👏

[@superdoblec1]

Please torque in Lbs/ft head bolts yamaha tenere 750 XTZ. since now tks

[@younoussacissehadiya4786]

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