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  1. Thrasherg

    STS turn signal cancelling + brake module SOLD

    I have also been very happy with the STS indicator system, have had it 4 years and not a single issue. Hope the new buyer is pleased with it..
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    Oil light coming on for a while..

    Remember that it’s an oil level light, not an oil pressure light! So the filter is unlikely to have any effect, and the light coming on doesn't mean the engine is about to seize up! As stated it could be a wiring issue (but odd that it should occur after an oil change), more likely it just needs...
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    What tyres for road use

    As stated running higher pressures usually improves high speed handling on tarmac, but it also reduces the size of the contact patch which means the tyre wears more quickly!! And offers less grip but will allow the bike to flick from one side to the other more easily!! It’s all a balancing game!!
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    What tyres for road use

    I fitted Road 6's to my tenere a few weeks ago, but have only ridden a couple of hundred miles so far (too cold & wet), I loved the 5's and thought the 6's would be even better. So far its been terrible weather and too cold to really try the new tyres but mine do not vibrate or pull to any side...
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    Upgrade of shock

    I think Tabasco means will this be mated to an equally upgraded set of forks! :) There aren’t 2 rear shocks on an ST , so the rear shocks don’t have to be matched to work together .. :)
  6. Thrasherg

    Cut off seat tongue

    I have never seen a mod requiring that tongue to be cut short, but yours is a lot shorter than mine, someone has definitely modified it.
  7. Thrasherg

    Parking light replacement

    I have headlight protectors and a large engine protection frame (T-Rex) that comes up to the lights, had to remove parts of both systems to access the headlight, it took time!!
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    Parking light replacement

    I was in the same boat as you, the LED headlight bulbs looked very white and the parking lights yellow, which I hated. I also swapped the parking lights for LED lights, as stated it's a nuisance and a bit long winded to change the parking bulbs, but it's not difficult. Worth it in the end to...
  9. Thrasherg

    5 wheels rolling

    I’m guessing 2 motorcycles and a single wheel trailer on one of the bikes.. or a bike and a trike going on a ride..
  10. Thrasherg

    2016 ES fork oil change

    I’m not changing the seals, just the oil..
  11. Thrasherg

    2016 ES fork oil change

    Thanks guys, I agree that I need to dismantle them and thoroughly clean out the damper units. my ES forks seem to need a 44mm spanner to open the forks, I can’t find anyone selling a 6 point 44mm fork spanner, none of my adjustable spanners go that wide, so what do you guys use to open the...
  12. Thrasherg

    2016 ES fork oil change

    That was not the answer I wanted to see!! :) looks like it's going to be a longer job than I had hoped for!! Gary
  13. Thrasherg

    2016 ES fork oil change

    Hi Peeps, I am sure this has been asked before, but a quick search didn't list anything. My ES is coming up on 20,000 miles, the engine has been regularly serviced, but the fork oil has never been changed so I figured it was time to do it. I have the Yamaha service manual for this bike, but...
  14. Thrasherg

    ECU

    Maybe you could send it to someone on here and they could swap it out with their ECU and see if their Motorcycle operates. That would prove if your ECU is good or bad. just an idea..
  15. Thrasherg

    Installed Helibar Risers

    I have the exact same setup on my tenere (for about 5 years) and love the extra comfort that it provides. Like you, i removed one brake caliper, pumped the piston out a bit, removed the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir, fitted the extension hose and then forced the caliper piston...
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    New member from Texas

    hope you like the bike, I bought mine in 2016 after a goldwing (had the wing for 7 years) and loved the Tenere then and still do, fantastic bike for exploring!! I am in Princeton, so not far away!! Hopefully our paths might cross, but have fun and welcome.. Gary
  17. Thrasherg

    Trailering a ES Tenere?

    I use thé pit bull system, no strapping anything down, just ride in and latch the 2 rear locks and go. It’s not cheap, but is a very solid, simple and reliable system.. a couple of adapters and it works with almost any other Motorcycle...
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    Front brake light switch/cruise issue

    the Yamaha web site shows 3 items for my Tenere, one of them (the cruise stop switch) I had performed but it list 2 other issues, the front brake switch and a shift shaft cam issue, but unless either of those issues appear, I wont be taking the bike into the dealer to have them do it. The brake...
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    Problem with ABS, the abs motor fuse burn out each time

    It sounds like you need to open up the ABS unit, I suspect the electric motor (inside the ABS control, unit) has sezied and is causing excessive current. Probably water has got inside the motor unit and caused corrosion which is preventying the electric motor from turning and that is making the...
  20. Thrasherg

    Tenere 1200 Rental - Tools?

    as stated you need a 4mm allen key to remove the right hand mid fairing section to access the battery. The 4mm allen key should be under the riders seat (which comes of with the ignition key) so you shouldn't need to bring a 4mm allen key, but as these are rental bikes there's a good chance the...
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