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  1. advswede1981

    Goodbye Ya'll

    I've done it... I've traded in my Tenere and found greener pastures on a different bike that I hope will fit my riding style better. I wish I could keep both but no cigar. This is a great forum, even with the 10K post trolls that lurk behind every opinion. I wish you all well and maybe one...
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    Share an amazing ride

    I decided to go for a ride last Sunday... so I filled the tank up, took off and enjoyed the ride so much that I didn't stop riding until I my fuel gauge started flashing. I rode for almost 3 hours straight, mainly highways and a little on the interstate, and I was perfectly comfortable the...
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    Alaska Madness

    I just got back from an amazing 8 day vacation in Alaska and I saw more Tenere's up there during that time than I've seen anywhere else. I literally saw 2-3 different ones everyday. I thought at first they must be rentals but asked a few of them who said they're just really popular up there...
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    Klim Overland Jacket & Pants

    I'm thinking about getting the Overland set from Klim and looking for some input from someone out there that have used them.
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    Wanted: Trip Tips in the Southwest

    I'll be riding from Tucson to Salt Lake starting this Saturday and planning for each way to take no more than two days (interstate/highway) with a two day stay in SLC. Although I've done 400 mile day rides before, this will be my longest trip in cumulative miles. What are some things I should...
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    Anyone tried the Givi-S310 Trekker Halogen Fog Lights?

    Never seen these before and was wondering if anyone out got them and would like to share their thoughts. Thanks! http://www.aviciouscycle.ca/mainpages/productpage.aspx?productid=3626
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    2014 Super Tenere ES for sale

    http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/details.php?model=4441&group=MC&catId=94#hs Why is it they are always ahead of the U.S. market, especially when it comes to accessories for the Tenere?
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    How much is too much?

    What is the maximum safe combined weight for two people + gear to ride with? I'm currently running on OEM tires, OEM suspension that is set on high, and a few standard farkles like skid plate, crash bar, panniers that will add a little weight.
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    PIAA H7 Xtreme White Plus Bulb

    I'm looking at throwing down some more light down the road through my headlights and came across these on the Yamaha website... http://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport/products/modelscitemdetail/5/651/2223/21116/2013/1/9002/0/0/detail.aspx What do you guys think? Thanks!
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    Headlight color temperature?

    Does anyone know the color temperature (K) for the stock headlight?
  11. advswede1981

    Touratech LED Fog Lights

    I got a couple of touratech stuff on my bike and I must say it's very high quality stuff but extremely expensive. I been looking around for a nice set of fog lights and came across these: http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/3325/PN-046-547X/LED-Auxiliary-Lights-Yamaha-Super-Tenere-XT1200Z. Any...
  12. advswede1981

    The matte gray Super Tenere... with a few extras :)

    Before... :) After... ;D
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    Fog lights...

    I'm looking for LED fog lights that I can mount low, like on the front forks or towards the bottom of my crash bar, to create a triangular effect together with my Touratech LED running lights. I'm leaning towards the Denali D2 but I'm open to anything that works. Any recommendations and pics...
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    Alaska Leather Sheep Skin Seat Covers...

    Love em' or hate em'?
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    Tenere Sales Total???

    Can anyone confirm how many Super Teneres' have been sold in North America since they came out?
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    Jealous Wife!

    So, as I was inspecting my work after getting done farkling out my Super Tenere I hear my wife say behind me... "I wish you would look at me that way." ;D
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    Bags-Connection "Engage" EVO Quick-Lock Tankbag Pics

    If you use the Bags-Connection "Engage" EVO Quick-Lock Tankbag for your Super Tenere I would love to see some pics of it. I been looking at these tank bags for a while and it seems this model is the size I'm looking for.
  18. advswede1981

    FYI - Black OEM Side Cases are now being sold in the U.S.

    Hopefully this is not a re-post, but in case you didn't know Yamaha is now selling the black OEM side cases in the U.S. http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelscitemdetail/5/651/2223/21017/2013/1/12179/0/0/detail.aspx
  19. advswede1981

    Mirror Widener Cross Thread...

    So I got the SW Motech mirror widener with associated parts... seemed easy enough. Remove a couple of screws and replace with new hardware. Well, right off the bat I ran into an issues. The bolt couldn't get settled in the widener and when I looked I saw it was cross threaded. Is there any...
  20. advswede1981

    Canada --> US Imports

    I live in Arizona and would like to buy some OEM parts (black panniers etc.) from a Canadian dealership since it's not being offered here in the states. Is it as easy as buying it online or contacting them and they simply ship it down here for the posted price, or are there things I need to be...
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