What you did to your Tenere today??!!
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Don in Lodi
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Easier to pull the headlamp assembly. Really. And just from a technicians point of view, it's best to replace both bulbs, they've both got the same abuse on them.WJBertrand said:
markbxr400
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Installed 2x1-1/2 Helibar risers, Madstad adjustable windshield bracket/crossbar, seat leveling mod, Gerbings power connector, GPS. Just waiting on my brake pedal extender and I should be set to go.
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Checks where did you move the handlebar spreadsheet to? I can't find Modifications or the Spreadsheet. Used search and got many hits and no spreadsheet.Checkswrecks said:
This should be the one you're looking for:tomatocity said:
http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=6749.0
firstgendsm
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I replaced my front tire with hand tools on Sunday, it wasn't easy but it also was not as hard as I thought. I was also going to do the rear but could not find my 27mm socket. I got 24k out of my front Anakee 3 the rear I probably could get at least 5k more.
WJBertrand
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I was thinking about that approach - pulling the headlight. In my case the dash infill only has stuff velcroed to it. I wanted to make it as easy to remove as possible. I would have changed the other bulb but only had one spare on hand. I'll keep an eye on it of course and pick up another spare. My ST1300 would consistently burn out the left bulb so the rule about changing them both didn't apply to that bike. Must have changed the left one 3 or 4 times and never did have a right one go out. I converted the whole thing over to HIDs later anyway though.Don in Lodi said:
bob dirt
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I got tired of my horn sounding like the roadrunner cartoon, so I installed dual horns from a Goldwing...now you'll get an ear full when you pull out in front of me >
racer1735
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Started the installation of my PIAA LP530 wiping lights. Got the mounts installed and will start in on the wiring harness this evening I plan to do a pictorial how-to when I'm finished.
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baisleyde
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I Installed some 20$ grip heaters.
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/998/23097/Tusk-Grip-Heater-Kit
Happy to report that they work excellent.
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/998/23097/Tusk-Grip-Heater-Kit
Happy to report that they work excellent.
Just watch where you place that resistor it will get hot enough to melt plastic! The voice of experience speaking.baisleyde said:
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baisleyde
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I didn't even wire it up for fear up that , only have the high setting available , which is fine it doesn't get overly hot so I don't see the need for the low.Brick said:
WJBertrand
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I give up. What's a wiping light? ???racer1735 said:
vapexpr
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Bathroom nightlight?WJBertrand said:
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Scouse
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I've just returned from a 1300 mile round trip to the Orkney Islands. I went with two pals, Dave on a Triumph 1200 trophy, and Mike on his KTM Super Adventure. The journey started from near Liverpool in North west England, Dave and I rode up on Thursday afternoon to Mikes apartment in Edinburgh, it rained for most of our 200 miles except for the last 50 or so from Moffatt on the A701. This is a stonking road for a bike, fast straights, sweeping bends, hills, valleys great views and very little traffic, and no cops.
We left Edinburgh on Friday morning in rain, we passed through Perth and headed up to Glenshee, Braemar, past the Lecht ski centre and into Grantown on Spey for the evening. We stayed at the Fir Hall Guest house which was excellent and just a short walk from the town centre. We spent a very pleasant evening in Craig Bar, lots of military and in particular RAF memorabilia throughout. Excellent beer and a great speciality pie menu.
Saturday morning gave even heavier rain as we rode up the Scottish east coast along the A9 towards John O' Groats and the ferry port at Gills Bay, the wind was very strong and the ferry crossing an hour long, was rough. We arrived on Orkney main island at 2.45pm to more heavy rain, we were starting to get a bit cheesed off, my goretex lined boots had started to leak, and everyones gloves were waterlogged. We had a 15 mile ride to our guest house (Karrawa) in Kirkwall, we crossed a few causeways en route and saw some of the old ships that had been sunk between the islands to prevent German subs getting to the British fleet that was anchored in Scapa Flow during both world wars. The only exploring done this day was of the pubs in Kirkwall.
Sunday morning the weather improved a little, so we visited several of the tourist venues including the ancient stone circles, and the Neolithic village at Scara Brae, the famous village of Twatt that keeps getting it's place name sign stolen, the distillery etc. The landscape is hilly and bleak, no trees to be seen (probably to windy for trees) we did around 90miles riding that day.
On Monday morning we visited the Italian chapel that was built by ww2 Italian POWs and tried to get to the Balfour gun battery on the cliff tops, but access has recently been denied because of safety concerns. Back on the ferry to Gills bay at 11.50am then a 150 mile ride along the top of Scotland, down the North west coast to Ullapool. This part of our journey was fantastic, the rain had stopped the wind dropped and the roads were drying out. Motorcycle heaven, the views along this route are magnificent, and some very fast riding can be had quite safely as there is very little traffic, the roads have a grippy surface and the population is scarce. we arrived at the Dromnan guest house at about 6pm invigorated after our very brisk ride.
There are plenty of pubs and places to eat in Ullapool, the Ferry Boat inn is OK, but we ended up at the Arch Inn for several pints of An Teallach and Chilliburgers.
Tuesday was even better, the sun was out, blue sky in abundance until we got to Glencoe, but it often gets dark and murky there (some would say dark and mysterious) Our route took us via Loch Ness south shore, to Fort Bill, then Glencoe, Crianlarich and on to Stirling where we jumped the motorway back to Mikes place in Edinburgh. A curry and several lagers were consumed at a nearby restaurant. Then today at 0930 dave and I headed south again for Liverpool back down the A701, and the A6 avoiding as much motorway as possible. A quick brew at Devils Bridge and home in time for tea, all on dry roads with sunshine most of the way.
My S10 fuel consumption never dropped below 50mpg sometimes showing 56mpg, which considering some of the very naughty speeds isn't too bad. The KTM averaged around 45mpg and the Triumph 38mpg (imperial) The KTM may have an extra 40bhp over the S10 but it never really showed, and Mike is a quick rider. I think the S10 offers so much more value for money against the KTM, I don't think the Austrian bike is worth an extra £5000 over the Yamaha, even if Mikes arse was kept warm by his heated seat.
Photos to follow.
We left Edinburgh on Friday morning in rain, we passed through Perth and headed up to Glenshee, Braemar, past the Lecht ski centre and into Grantown on Spey for the evening. We stayed at the Fir Hall Guest house which was excellent and just a short walk from the town centre. We spent a very pleasant evening in Craig Bar, lots of military and in particular RAF memorabilia throughout. Excellent beer and a great speciality pie menu.
Saturday morning gave even heavier rain as we rode up the Scottish east coast along the A9 towards John O' Groats and the ferry port at Gills Bay, the wind was very strong and the ferry crossing an hour long, was rough. We arrived on Orkney main island at 2.45pm to more heavy rain, we were starting to get a bit cheesed off, my goretex lined boots had started to leak, and everyones gloves were waterlogged. We had a 15 mile ride to our guest house (Karrawa) in Kirkwall, we crossed a few causeways en route and saw some of the old ships that had been sunk between the islands to prevent German subs getting to the British fleet that was anchored in Scapa Flow during both world wars. The only exploring done this day was of the pubs in Kirkwall.
Sunday morning the weather improved a little, so we visited several of the tourist venues including the ancient stone circles, and the Neolithic village at Scara Brae, the famous village of Twatt that keeps getting it's place name sign stolen, the distillery etc. The landscape is hilly and bleak, no trees to be seen (probably to windy for trees) we did around 90miles riding that day.
On Monday morning we visited the Italian chapel that was built by ww2 Italian POWs and tried to get to the Balfour gun battery on the cliff tops, but access has recently been denied because of safety concerns. Back on the ferry to Gills bay at 11.50am then a 150 mile ride along the top of Scotland, down the North west coast to Ullapool. This part of our journey was fantastic, the rain had stopped the wind dropped and the roads were drying out. Motorcycle heaven, the views along this route are magnificent, and some very fast riding can be had quite safely as there is very little traffic, the roads have a grippy surface and the population is scarce. we arrived at the Dromnan guest house at about 6pm invigorated after our very brisk ride.
There are plenty of pubs and places to eat in Ullapool, the Ferry Boat inn is OK, but we ended up at the Arch Inn for several pints of An Teallach and Chilliburgers.
Tuesday was even better, the sun was out, blue sky in abundance until we got to Glencoe, but it often gets dark and murky there (some would say dark and mysterious) Our route took us via Loch Ness south shore, to Fort Bill, then Glencoe, Crianlarich and on to Stirling where we jumped the motorway back to Mikes place in Edinburgh. A curry and several lagers were consumed at a nearby restaurant. Then today at 0930 dave and I headed south again for Liverpool back down the A701, and the A6 avoiding as much motorway as possible. A quick brew at Devils Bridge and home in time for tea, all on dry roads with sunshine most of the way.
My S10 fuel consumption never dropped below 50mpg sometimes showing 56mpg, which considering some of the very naughty speeds isn't too bad. The KTM averaged around 45mpg and the Triumph 38mpg (imperial) The KTM may have an extra 40bhp over the S10 but it never really showed, and Mike is a quick rider. I think the S10 offers so much more value for money against the KTM, I don't think the Austrian bike is worth an extra £5000 over the Yamaha, even if Mikes arse was kept warm by his heated seat.
Photos to follow.
Scouse
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photos form Orkney trip
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a couple more
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Gigitt
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I would love to see closeup pics of the mounts attached to the bike.racer1735 said:
Also how heavy are the lights???
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Jeff sponsored a Tech Day today.
... Jeff installed a new rear shock spring on his 2016 non-ES.
... Don in Lodi installed heated grips.
... Jeff installed my ACD skidplate with my assistance. Don brought a spring remover/installer that saved time. The exhaust was touching the skidplate. We used a floor jack to put pressure on the exhaust, loosened the exhaust mounting bolts, tightened the exhaust mounting bolts, and the exhaust easily cleared the skidplate. This took less than 30 minutes. Happy.
... Jeff decided to increase the clearance on his exhaust. Too less than 10 minutes.
... Wanted to do other things but I was way too tired. Maybe another Tech Day soon.
... Thanks Jeff and Don.
... Jeff installed a new rear shock spring on his 2016 non-ES.
... Don in Lodi installed heated grips.
... Jeff installed my ACD skidplate with my assistance. Don brought a spring remover/installer that saved time. The exhaust was touching the skidplate. We used a floor jack to put pressure on the exhaust, loosened the exhaust mounting bolts, tightened the exhaust mounting bolts, and the exhaust easily cleared the skidplate. This took less than 30 minutes. Happy.
... Jeff decided to increase the clearance on his exhaust. Too less than 10 minutes.
... Wanted to do other things but I was way too tired. Maybe another Tech Day soon.
... Thanks Jeff and Don.
Jeffechols
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My first big trip on this bike. Actually it's the longest trip I've ever taken on any bike. I left Austin last Thursday and hoofed it to Hot Springs Arkansas. With stops it took about 10 hours. Next day we headed into the mountains and rode hard all day and ended up in Eureka Springs. Really cool little town. Rode hard in the mountains all day and ended up in Mena. Hoofed it home on Sunday. Total trip was 1670 miles. Not very impressive for iron butts but I'm still recovering! HA! Ride on! ::021::