What you did to your Tenere today??!!
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EnnK
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Had the local Yammie dealer install the steel braided brake lines and a bigger clutch slave cylinder, both bought from Off-the-Road site. However, the first ride home I did not notice much of the difference from the stock. The traffic was busy and I had no opportunity to try an emergency braking. Also the clutch felt not much lighter than before, but maybe it will take time for the new piston to bed in. At least I have now done everything possible and have no itchies any more. I also did the ECU flash at a local dyno and that came out fantastic, very happy now.
EnnK
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You ask about ECU flash or what? My bike is 2018. If you are happy how your bike behaves, then no flash is needed. I had all the same symptoms as others have reported: very heavy engine braking while off throttle making the gear changes in lower gears very snatchy, the same for riding on low speeds in first or 2nd gear. Now bike rides nice and smooth...
Me too!!
EnnK
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Well I thought the same until I rode with my wife as a pillion and she collapsed into my back every time I changed the gear in lower gears, also whlie trying to maintain a smooth ride in the slow moving traffic the bike was a bit too jerky. I can't say it was all unbearable, but annoying nevertheless. Also, I have noticed that due to the excessive engie braking my rear tire always wore off much faster than the front and also became rectangular in shape, the same happened with my FJR1300, where I also did the engine braking...
So… without you thinking that I’m think you’re an idiot (I’m not since I don’t know you), what revs do you changes gears at?
A lot of people short shift on the bigger bikes because they think that it saves fuel or might over rev it.
Let it run to 3,500 before changing depending on circumstances. The shift is clean and there’s no surging.
A lot of people short shift on the bigger bikes because they think that it saves fuel or might over rev it.
Let it run to 3,500 before changing depending on circumstances. The shift is clean and there’s no surging.
EnnK
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You are right, I do change the gears in city commute on pretty low revs as there is abundant torque already starting at 2000 rpm, so I guess I change the gears around 3200 rpm or so and I do not see a need to ride on high revs while there is no need for that. But I also had the engine braking effect in gear shifts on higher revs above 4000 rpm when accelerating hard in lower gears. Never had the problem on 4th gear and up. Now, then, it is smooth in all revs in all gears.
If you use one of those be mindful about the painted bar. Some protection may be worthwhile. I wouldnt use a u-bolt type one as they move. Also you will need to support the screen to take the weight better. There are some on here who make them.I know, do a search…
Is this bracket I need for mounting a Garmin GPS on the accessory crossbar?
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escapefjrtist
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Leaving for AK on June 1st so...changed oil, filter and final drive lube today. Next up, swap the A41's for Trailmax Missions and the 'ol girl is ready to head north!
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I discovered a small leak under my Super Tenere last night . It looks like the rear drain plug came a little loose, which seems plausible because I had a lot of snow getting packed in between the skidplate and the engine while crossing Bears Ears a few weekends ago. Luckily, I planned on changing the oil anyway this weekend.
. It looks like the rear drain plug came a little loose, which seems plausible because I had a lot of snow getting packed in between the skidplate and the engine while crossing Bears Ears a few weekends ago. Luckily, I planned on changing the oil anyway this weekend. 
Kruzzin5
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Did the dreaded valve check. All were within spec. The water coming through the ignition coils is incredible. Will have to get that fixed. When I started the bike, the engine light came on! Grrr. The error code showed it was the temperature sensor. I had an old one and used it. The light went off. New sensor on order from Yamaha. Interestingly, after I order it, Amazon has them for $20 CDN made by AHL, vs $60 from the dealer.
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mybackhurts
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Spilt some chilli on her.
mybackhurts
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How much of a pain was it to do. Doesn't seem that complicated tbh. Just alot of work.
outback motortek crashbars and skid pan installed.
the om install video is 15 minutes long and the installer doesn't break a sweat or have to roll around on the garage floor. he doesn't forget to put the kickstand back on before putting all the other bolts in and realising that they all have to come back out in order to get the kickstand back on. he doesn't use ratchet straps to coerce the bolt holes to line up and he doesn't drill a new hole after giving up on getting that one last bolt to line up. he doesn't need an after work cuddle from his missus and he doesn't need his grazed knuckles kissed better. his eventual triumph wasn't as sweet either and he didn't go out and order a new bike lift to celebrate his hard won victory. i didn't make a video of all those things happening on my install, because why would i want to deprive the next guy of his voyage of discovery into just how challenging a crash bar / skid pan install can be for a wannabe bike maintainer?
the om install video is 15 minutes long and the installer doesn't break a sweat or have to roll around on the garage floor. he doesn't forget to put the kickstand back on before putting all the other bolts in and realising that they all have to come back out in order to get the kickstand back on. he doesn't use ratchet straps to coerce the bolt holes to line up and he doesn't drill a new hole after giving up on getting that one last bolt to line up. he doesn't need an after work cuddle from his missus and he doesn't need his grazed knuckles kissed better. his eventual triumph wasn't as sweet either and he didn't go out and order a new bike lift to celebrate his hard won victory. i didn't make a video of all those things happening on my install, because why would i want to deprive the next guy of his voyage of discovery into just how challenging a crash bar / skid pan install can be for a wannabe bike maintainer?
Kruzzin5
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It’s not complicated. It is very laborious. As others have stated, the valve cover is the most difficult to get on and off, ensuring the seals stay on and lineup. I also added new throttle cables. On a 10-year-old bike, the last thing I want is to pull on the throttle and have the cable break while I’m off touring somewhere.
I installed an AltRider DualControl last night. In my Garne Fastback Enduro boots, I have very poor leverage on my brake pedal while standing, and the DualControl has solved that issue for me in prior motos. It provides an enlarged lower platform and a new upper platform for easier brake application while standing.
