Re: Super Tenere 2014 faults and problems, early fixes for them. (also legacy problems from earlier
antiwaki said:
Hola Juan:
Soy Antonio de Mexico, thanks for your very useful information, I´m changing from a R1200GS 2012 (lost in an accident) to the new ST 1200Z (the only model coming to Mexico) I´m picking it up today.
I heard it does not have a centerstand, nor the passenger handles, it does have a mini skidplate and no other protections. (sad)
I think my driving conditions here in Mexico are very similar to yours, dogs, chickens, potholes speed reduction bumps (topes), taxis, pedestrians, and above all, a very limited and poor motorcycle respect and deference.
Thanks to you, the first thing I´ll be checking is the steering nut and all other bolts and nuts.
I´will let you know my impressions and new additions, I think the first has to be the engine and covers guard and the skidplate. any other suggestions?
Saludos
Hola Antonio and hi to all.
I visited Mexico and traveled the whole country in 1999 in one GS 1100, also with my wife.
Beautiful country, with same road se conditions as Colombia. Nasty Off road and damaged paved roads, pot holes, rivers, mud, unexpected speed bumps,....... I been there many times, I am also an Alpinist, so I have claimed most of Mexico's mountains. .
So, the XT1200Z comes without centerstand. 2011's model fits perfectly. One needs to order the set of 2 bolts and nuts 2 springs, 1 rubber pipe for the springs, the rubber top and the stand. To mount the kit is just a matter of 15 minutes and few tools.
No passenger handles. I am sure they are really needed, however I had ordered a set of side bags from Colombian manufacturer MASTECH and I suppose that the side cases supports will help to hold the hands of the passenger. Having said that, I did about 300kmts of nasty off road, she as passenger, and she claims what is needed is a support for the back.
It comes with an small skydplate, or a plastic protector for the carter and lower section of the engine. You really need a strong one, do not wait for it. Bike is not very high, and it has short travel on its suspension.
I would strongly suggest to regrease all bearings: those of the bones and relay in suspension, rear arm, front steering and both wheels. I will do mine soon, will talk about them. This advice I just because our countries are wet, rains a lot, even in towns we get 20 to 30 cmts lakes on the roads. Deep mud on roads, and high pressure washing.
Hot bearings drink cold water like "garganta de lata toma vino", even with the best seals and gaskets.
BTW, Mastech has awesome crashbars, fog lights and luggage, for a fraction of the price of Swmotech or Touratech..... I had try them and they are just fine. I had the ir crash bars and their skydplate. I had droped the bike twice so far, once in tarmac and once in a cross track where I train. They are strong and as good as any other brand. I believe they export to Mexico. Believe, check their website.....
www.mastechno.com
I also made some sliders with old roller stakes wheels.
Here some pics:
Juan Valderrama
XT1200Z
Broadcasting from Bogotá - Colombia.