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    Super Ténéré and BDR discussion.

    Sounds about right. It was a bit over 6100 miles for me. I wanted to ride parts of it last year on my trip but the weather was too bad. I didn't get to ride LoLo Pass off road but I did ride all of Hwy 12 so that was an acceptable substitute given the weather...I got rained on for 4 of the 5...
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    Thinking of buying a 2016 ES. What should I be aware of / look for?

    I have actually documented my changes. Not only have I changed the shim stack, I also modified the actual valving by drilling the tiny holes to make them bigger...along with other things previously discussed.
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    favourite pic of your bike:-)

    A memory that will forever be etched into me.
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    Handlebar ergonomics

    I have risers so I don't know if the switches touch or not without. These are Amazon specials....paid about $25USD for them. If I raced off road or FMX, I would use a different brand but for this application, they are very nice, feel the same as the expensive brands and at 25% of the cost of...
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    Handlebar ergonomics

    I've reposted my post from another thread earlier... I replaced the stock bars today with a different bend and nearly 3 inches narrower. Initial feel is very positive. I've found the stock bars to have an uncomfortable hand placement and I've always felt they were far too wide. I feel that I...
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    What you did to your Tenere today??!!

    I replaced the stock bars today with a different bend and nearly 3 inches narrower. Initial feel is very positive. Even just pushing it around my shop feels better. I've found the stock bars to have an uncomfortable hand placement and I've always felt they were far too wide. I feel that I...
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    How far do you go with the fuel gauge flashing?

    I've run over 60 miles with the light flashing. I typically try not to exceed 50 miles though. Last year, loaded down during a cross country trip just outside of Vega Tx, I ran out after 47 miles. I was on the edge of nowhere and it was 99* at 10:30am when I started pushing... Now I don't go...
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    Airbox mod?

    The "cause" could be air box design, fuel programming, or both. I cannot control the air box design nor can I control the fueling (without investing a lot of time and money) so I experimented with something on a wild guess and it improved my issue. It's kind of like working on a fuel map...
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    Airbox mod?

    I've tried everything I've read in this forum. I've experimented with screw settings multiple times. I've been working on this issue for months. I've found a solution that has worked for ME and my setup and reported it here. I have no reason to mislead anyone. Hell, most people don't even...
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    Airbox mod?

    "Well I'll be dipped!" It freakin works! I went for a ride when it was 97* and engine at operating temp. What I noticed is that while not perfect, it GREATLY reduces the tendency to die when opening from a closed throttle position at low rpm. I put myself in several positions where...
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    Airbox mod?

    I've sync'ed the TBs with my vacuum gauges. The screws are about 3/4 and 7/8 turn out and the balance is correct.
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    You're selling your bike, you're moving on, what NEXT ?

    I agree with you as it's all in what you make of it. In my short time with my Tenere, I've been impressed at what it is capable of. I've ridden in places I never imagined it would go, and I've just scratched the surface of what others, like yourself, have done with this bike. It is far from a...
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    Airbox mod?

    I had Anthony re-flash my ECU after my first ride. I've adjusted the throttle body screws accordingly and have sync'ed them. I still have the issue. I enjoy my Tenere but there are personalty traits with this bike that I've had to address in order to keep myself sane. I will openly admit...
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    Thinking of buying a 2016 ES. What should I be aware of / look for?

    I agree somewhat on subjective. I will say if you stepped off of yours and rode mine, you would definitely notice a difference. Whether or not you would like my setup is subjective but I'm pretty sure the changes I've made would be welcome as I've addressed a very noticeable characteristic of...
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    Hanging out with GSAs

    If someone gives you grief because you're not riding a BMW, then they aren't worth riding with. I've ridden my Tenere multiple times with BMW GSA riders and the only thing I will say is that in every instance, riding on loose gravel roads, the BMW guys are always difficult to keep up with. On...
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    Pulling in clutch all the way causes the menus to cycle.....mmm

    I think maybe someone assembled it with the perch too far to the inside. Thank you for your information. I've never seen this issue with anyone before.
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    Rear spring rate

    The race tech site shows the proper spring rate on their chart but your stock springs are progressive. The front end of the Super Tenere really needs help. I have NO IDEA why it was setup the way it is stock!
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    Opinions on K&N air filter

    I believe you may be overthinking it a little. Unless you plan on riding only dusty conditions for a month, your stock filter should be just fine. You can always take it out and bang out the dust or brush it off lightly. I believe carrying an extra air filter is just more space/weight being...
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    Thinking of buying a 2016 ES. What should I be aware of / look for?

    The ES suspension is just awful in stock form. I modified the fork valving, replaced the progressive springs with straight rate springs and used lighter fork oil and a larger air gap and that helped drastically with the front end harshness. They are just brutally rough in stock form. I...
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    Harsh reality of big ride dreams

    Last year at this time, I broke out on a 19 day solo "adventure" across the US. I live in South (very) Louisiana and rode out to the NorthWest part of the country. It was my first solo trip longer than a day. I was 51 years old. I made it to Whitcha Falls Tx the first day and thought "what...
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