Recent content by OldRider

Whatever straps you use, I would advise to put two pair of straps on the front. I've seen several bikes fall over because they only used one strap on each side and a strap failed.

Call Lemonds Yamaha in Fairfield IL. at 618-842-3848 and ask for Mike Short in the parts department. Tell him Frank from Blue Grass Cycles said to call him and explain your situation.

A Yamaha dealer can run the part number and do a nation wide search to see if any dealer in the country has one in stock. If your dealer won't do that send me a message and I'll give you the number to a dealer that will.

The only place you want to make contact with the bearing going on the stem is around the inner edge. Put grease on the bearing and stem, use something that touches the bearing flush all around the edge and push it on in a press. Put the hammer back in the tool box.

Most Honda ATV's use a 12mm drain plug. Over the years I've probably fixed several dozen stripped drain holes by tapping the hole with a 1/2x20 tap and putting in a 1/2" drain plug. When a 12mm drain hole is stripped out, it's just about the perfect size to tap to 1/2". If I ever have this...

I came from a Wing to the Tenere and yes the Wing is more stable in crosswinds. It will also suck a tank of gas dry going into a headwind. I was out West on I10 heading into a 50mph headwind once and got barely over 20mpg.

But, can you trust it out in the middle of bfe, 200 miles from the nearest Yamaha dealer or locksmith? I'm putting a new switch on. JMO

This will probably be my next stop, but not yet. https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/honda-transalp-first-ride-review/

Webike Japan has them for $325 shipped. Best price I've seen. Webike is legit and I've used them several times. Last order I had was a belt for my Honda scooter. It took about ten days to arrive and I saved $50. https://japan.webike.net/products/24318257.html

I wonder how he was going to get his money if I mailed it to the Wisconsin address. Maybe a neighbor and he would watch his mailbox? Or maybe he was just BS'ing me?

Just going by what I've heard. ;)

I would go over his head and call the owner or manager and tell him I will give you $xxxx out the door. The Tenere isn't a hot seller for any dealer and he may want to get rid of it. The salesman may not have very much incentive to deal with you.

Ok, I had some spare time to kill so I contacted the scammer above bryangoofy@gmail.com and acted like I wanted to buy some Tenere parts. I gave him a fake name and and address. He replied back that he had the parts with a price. I told him I would take the parts and I could send him a money...

How about a good picture of the damage. If it's not very bad any good engine shop can re-surface the valve seat.

I would be afraid that switch will fail in the middle of BFE and leave me stranded. I would put a new switch on now. Should be able to pick one up for $150.