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    Show Us Your Panniers

    My '12 also came with a pair of Jesse cases.... roomy, well made, easy on and off, and probably more than I'll ever need for my riding... but happy to have them. Haven't had a need to contact the Co for anything so far.... Regards, Mr. BR
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    Valve adjustment - more lessons learned

    I’ve had a Hot Cams shim kit for nearly 10 yrs because going back and forth to a local dealer for shims is something I'd rather avoid. And with both an FJR and Super T to support, I love having it available (and I’ve loaned it out a few times to other local owners). However, this kit is known to...
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    Centrestand spring.

    From my '12... I've never had it off so I assume it's correct. Mr. BR
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    Rear brake weirdness, no rear ABS, and ABS light on- 2013 w/70K miles.

    I'd say start with checking your error codes for the ABS... could be something simple like the rear wheel sensor. Mr. BR
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    Coolant Change the easy way

    A coolant change on these bikes really is easy and I just did this on my ’12 as I had removed the radiator for cleaning. After refill I fired up it up and with the cap off, I watched the coolant level as it warmed up… almost no movement until I saw ~160F engine temp and then the coolant started...
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    What you did to your Tenere today??!!

    Sorry.... I don't have that and bike is back together. That would have been a good to show a before and after. Mr. BR
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    What you did to your Tenere today??!!

    Well, it’s a rainy day here in Nor Cal so I thought I’d change the coolant and clean the radiator on my ’12 Super T. No temperature issues at all but with 85K miles I figured it could probably use a good cleaning. And I was correct… found about ~15% (in red) of the radiator area was at least...
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    FJR 1300

    I’ve had my ’05 FJR for 10 yrs now and my ’12 Super Tenere about 18 mos. I’ve always been a one-bike rider mostly due to lack of garage space but the Super Ten was a deal I couldn’t pass up (so I made room). The FJR is smooth and fast with very good wind and weather protection. Love that engine...
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    Nor Cal New Member

    Welcome aboard from another Nor Cal owner (San Jose). Mr. BR
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    ABS light issues

    Hey Scrublet... I sent you a PM on the basic steps for checking and clearing the ABS error codes ;-). I'm just over the hill in San Jose. Mr. BR
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    ABS light issues

    I wonder if your slightly larger front tire size is a factor? (100/90 vs stock 110/80). Otherwise, seems like checking for loose connections as stated above is a good idea and perhaps monitoring your system voltage while riding. Have you pulled the large harness connector on the pump unit just...
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    where did you TAKE your Tenere today?

    This is last Saturday about 7:45 AM at my favorite overlook on Hwy 9 in the Santa Cruz mountains... about 30 min from home in San Jose, CA. The bike had been apart for about 2 mos for a valve check (Holidays, Travel etc) but now it's back together and no issues. Regards, Mr. BR
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    Cam chain tensioner

    I've got a GEN1 2012 and it already had the updated CCT installed by the previous owner. However, during a recent valve check, I could NOT get the CCT back together (retracted) so I installed a Graves Manual CCT which is a very nice unit. So, to the OP, upgrade your CCT if you still have your...
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    Post Valve check no start: Throttle body?

    Hey Team, First, a big Thank You to Tabasco, JIq1969 and TenereGuy for their input on my issue… YES, I had the harness plugs switched (TB Stepper vs Ignition coil for #2 cyl). I had checked these previously but I did not SEE the problem… part of this was assuming these components would have...
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    Back on a Tenere...Finally.

    Welcome aboard Bobrob! You have chosen well for both bikes ;-). I've had my '05 FJR for 10 yrs and my '12 Super Ten for about 16 mos and I love having a choice for my rides. Regards, Mr. BR
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