What you did to your Tenere today??!!

StefanOnHisS10 said:

Okay, good to hear they act professional.

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Update: Problem Solved! It seems one cannot power the HIDs from a Neutrino power distribution module. Connecting the main power lead to the battery instead, every works. I did not suspect the Neutrino because the advertise having one high amp circuit specifically for things like HIDs. The digital breaker wasn’t tripped but it would just not allow the bulbs to ignite. Good to go!


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Was concerned to hear that S10's aren't shipping in the EU this year and hope that won't apply to us anytime soon. Took the precaution and got a 2021. Traded the 2012 and 2014 for it. With OEM bars, panniers, and skid plate these bikes have never let me down. A new one with Y.E.S. will suit me just fine. Never need a bike other than this one for my purposes.

WJBertrand said:

Update: Problem Solved! It seems one cannot power the HIDs from a Neutrino power distribution module. Connecting the main power lead to the battery instead, every works. I did not suspect the Neutrino because the advertise having one high amp circuit specifically for things like HIDs. The digital breaker wasn’t tripped but it would just not allow the bulbs to ignite. Good to go!


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Sweet! And in time for your trip! That’ll give you some good illumination, planning to ride al lot in the dark?

Excuse the mess. Finally got rid of stock mirrors

bimota said:

fitted a proper rear brake pedal extenderView attachment 82003

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That looks more like it Rib. Whi makes it ?

fac191 said:

That looks more like it Rib. Whi makes it ?

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rob

SkunkWorks said:

Engine Oil/Filter change, and final-drive fluid change.

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Also installed a "Bulkhead Port" to run 12-volts into my right-side Bumot Case.

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The 12-volt lead comes out under the Seat on the right side.

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Capped-off.
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Now I can charge GoPro batteries, or various other USB or 12-volt accessories while they remain safely locked away.
The Case will still remain weatherproof.

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hi skunkworks,

fancy doing the optimate plug to my givi trekker metal pannier similar to yours, can i ask i see in the pannier you have that optimate plug can i ask what lead will attach to that in your pannier that,ll connect the other end to a usb please

rob

bimota said:

hi skunkworks,

fancy doing the optimate plug to my givi trekker metal pannier similar to yours, can i ask i see in the pannier you have that optimate plug can i ask what lead will attach to that in your pannier that,ll connect the other end to a usb please

rob

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Hi Rob,
This is the one that I have.
https://www.amazon.com/MOTOPOWER-MP0609C-Waterproof-Motorcycle-Charger/dp/B06XWW2TRT/ref=asc_df_B06XWW2TRT/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385179140364&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2480589622351804696&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9051708&hvtargid=pla-828369181132&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=82240853201&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385179140364&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2480589622351804696&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9051708&hvtargid=pla-828369181132

Pretty much any "SAE to USB" adapter will work.
I actually have 2 of them. One goes in my Tank-Bag to charge my phone. The other one will go in the Bumot Case to charge my battery-bank and GoPro batteries.

bimota said:

hi skunkworks,

fancy doing the optimate plug to my givi trekker metal pannier similar to yours, can i ask i see in the pannier you have that optimate plug can i ask what lead will attach to that in your pannier that,ll connect the other end to a usb please

rob

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Hi Rob i have one I never used if you want that cheap. I use an Oxford Products SAE / USB. Optimate do one aswell. I changed everything to SAE. Pigtail from battery for charging, heated gear, electric pump.

Crowberto said:

Excuse the mess. Finally got rid of stock mirrors
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hi,

let me know how you get on with them once you,ve had a ride, are they ok vibration clarity wise

cheers

rob

StefanOnHisS10 said:

Sweet! And in time for your trip! That’ll give you some good illumination, planning to ride al lot in the dark?

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Yes, we like to go down to Cannery Row for motorcycle night. They close the whole street to cars. There's also some kind of motorcycle gathering/celebration in Pacific Grove Friday night. Food, vendors, music, motorcycles, etc.. Finally on Sunday after the last race, It will usually get dark about an hour before I get home. I live about 300 miles from Laguna Seca. During summer this is about the most riding I do at night. I was just not happy with the LEDs I've tried and they don't seem to do well when fully enclosed without their fans or heat sinks externalized. The projector housings are an ideal design for HID lights.

Brought a new 2021 into the garage today. Ogled over it for 5 minutes and got down to the business of enabling it with essential (to me) farkles.
FZ1 fuzeblock for switched and unswitched circuits
SW motech GPS accessory bar mount and wiring for zumo 396
Altrider u-joint guard
Oversized kickstand pad
Novsight LED lamps & extended caps
LED auxiliary bulbs
LED tailight/license bulb
PIAA horn
USB charger/voltmeter lighter socket replacement
Control line repositioning for ROX risers install
Rigid Industries LED SR series pro driving light bar and handlebar switch
Battery tender pigtail
Mounting anchors for Kriega bags
Famsa tank bag
OEM bars, skid plate, and panniers dealer installed

Now for the most nerve-racking and patience defying task in all motorcycledom... Break in.

Big thanks to Shane, John and Chris from Sportline Motorsports and Adirondack Haulers in Queesnbury, NY!

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Well, yesterday not today, but got a chance to test out the Morimoto HIDs I installed on the way home from Laguna Seca last night. Wow, phenomenal difference to all the LEDs and OEM bulbs I've tried. Nice even flood of light in front of me. On a narrow 2-lane backroad (CA 154) with no lighting I was so much more comfortable with what I could see. I did not get flashed from any oncoming traffic, so I think the aim is pretty close to were it needs to be. Due to the extreme drought here in SoCal and the tinder-like dryness of the surrounding brush, I refrained from trying out the high beams...

WJBertrand said:

Well, yesterday not today, but got a chance to test out the Morimoto HIDs I installed on the way home from Laguna Seca last night. Wow, phenomenal difference to all the LEDs and OEM bulbs I've tried. Nice even flood of light in front of me. On a narrow 2-lane backroad (CA 154) with no lighting I was so much more comfortable with what I could see. I did not get flashed from any oncoming traffic, so I think the aim is pretty close to were it needs to be. Due to the extreme drought here in SoCal and the tinder-like dryness of the surrounding brush, I refrained from trying out the high beams...

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A buddy of mine melted/craqueléed the headlights of his Tuono FactoryR with a pair of HID’s. How do you feel about yours?

Stefan

StefanOnHisS10 said:

A buddy of mine melted/craqueléed the headlights of his Tuono FactoryR with a pair of HID’s. How do you feel about yours?

Stefan

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That surprises me for my understanding is that HID bulbs actually run cooler than the incandescent bulbs which are OEM? They also pull fewer amps (rated at 35W instead of 55W per bulb for the OEMs). I've used these HID kits in other cars and bikes and never burned or melted anything. Also there are others, specifically Tobasco with extensive experience with HIDs in the Super Tenere.

Here’s the picture, don’t pay attention to the long scratch. Not relevant, but you can see the craquelé very well. I haven’t got any further experience so that’s why I asked. Thinking to do it on mine too, not sure yet. He put in OEM bulbs, didn’t happen again.

StefanOnHisS10 said:

Here’s the picture, don’t pay attention to the long scratch. Not relevant, but you can see the craquelé very well. I haven’t got any further experience so that’s why I asked. Thinking to do it on mine too, not sure yet. He put in OEM bulbs, didn’t happen again.

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I see the long scratch, and I also see an "X" near the upper end of the scratch but that does not actually look like crack to me? Looks like something molded in?

WJBertrand said:

I see the long scratch, and I also see an "X" near the upper end of the scratch but that does not actually look like crack to me? Looks like something molded in?

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It’s the matt parts with all the small cracks that you see when zoomed in a bit.