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    Yamaha Tenere mirrors ?

    Has anyone found a way to keep the mirrors tight so they don’t get out of adjustment riding on rough roads ? I’ve had this trouble before and it sure would be nice to know if someone has figured out a way to keep them from moving
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    How to edit signature ?

    Is there a place on this forum that explains how to edit signature ?
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    Trackers ?

    Anyone here using a Spot Trace ? I already own a Garmin In Reach Explorer but it’s more complicated and expensive so been considering getting a Spot Trace and I’m curious what Tenere owners might have to say about them. https://www.findmespot.com/en-us/products-services/spot-trace
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    Steering locked while riding

    Yesterday I rode the Tenere to town, pulled into a Kwik Trip gas station for breakfast, as I was turning left into a parking spot the steering locked tight so I had to stop and nearly tipped over ! Wiggled the handlebars and they came unlocked, so I put the side stand down and got off the bike...
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    Tuktoyaktuk Northwest Territory second attempt

    Last attempt was in 2018 and the main reason we didn’t make it was my friends BMW stator quit working and we couldn’t get the parts to replace it , he wound up putting it on a boat for a three day cruise to Bellingham Washington, only $1500.00 Two of us left Medford Wi Saturday morning and it...
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    My first brand new motorcycle

    I have owned about 13 motorcycles but only about 5 were bought brand new….,,, for some unknown reason the forum isn’t letting me post pictures or delete this thread.
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    Lust Racing dog bones for raising Tenere ES

    Brandnew a few years ago, the package has never been opened. They are supposed to make the Tenere sit a little taller for more ground clearance. The reason I bought them was because of having to much trouble parking on the side stand if the spot wasn’t perfectly level , but eventually I found...
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    Eric Epton ?

    Is Eric Epton a member of this forum ? He wears Aerostich gear and rides a 1200 Tenere , got a rider of the month award...
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    ADV fest July 15-18 2021

    Sounds like a very interesting event that if Things workout I hope to attend...
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    Safety recall notice received - Front brake switch

    In today’s mail I received a recall notice from Yamaha USA its for the front brake switch that so many folks have been reporting problems with, the recall covers quite a few models of Yamaha motorcycles but only the 2018-2020 XTZ12 Tenere’s . They will be installing a new front brake switch. So...
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    Battery charger, maintainer and Desulfator

    Has anyone here ever used a Desulfator ? I have been considering buying one to use on motorcycles, ATV, cars and tractors. The prices range from about $50 to $160, the higher priced ones put out more amps, which one would you choose ...
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    Motorcyclist test 5 different ADV bikes

    But apparently they never heard of the Yamaha Tenere. https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/reviews/go-anywhere-do-anything-adventure-bike-comparison-test/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email
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    Sale Sena 20s EVO great price !

    I have no idea how long this sale price will be in effect but it’s the lowest price I have ever seen. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-20s-evo-bluetooth-headset-with-slim-speakers
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    Odometer and Trip miles quit showing ?

    Last weekend on a short ride I ran the gas tank low enough to cause the low fuel warning to start flashing, no big deal I thought but after refueling the trip meters and odometer have not returned to the normal way of working. Instead It’s showing three things air temperature, coolant...
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    Adjusting ES suspension ???

    Member Sierra1 posted this in a different thread today “On the ES, preload and compression/rebound are separate. Preload has to be set while stationary, and out of gear. Compression/rebound has a s**t ton of variations/combinations, and can be set/changed while on the move. ” I was totally...
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    A little Honda car history

    And yes in my opinion it is very much motorcycle related
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    Clutch didn’t work properly

    Today after riding up Pikes Peak we were riding through Colorado Springs and got stuck in stop and go traffic, the clutch started feeling a little to easy and all of a sudden when the stopped traffic started rolling my clutch lever would only go out a little ways and did not engage at all. So...
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    World travel on Tenere

    https://adventureriderradio.com/adventure-rider-radio-episodes/2019/4/11/trouble-in-panama-spencer-conway-answering-tough-motorcycle-tire-questions http://www.spencer-conway.com/home.htm
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    Installing Yamaha crash bars ?

    I removed the Yamaha crash bars from my 2013 Tenere last fall when I traded for a new 2018. Well today I’m installing the crash bars, everything is going fine except for the single bolt for the brace at the very top, I don’t have any instructions and I’m wondering exactly how I’m supposed to go...
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    Question Member profile ?

    Under user name Where it says “messages” are you supposed to be able to click on messages and then see the members posts ?
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