Fair play,
Ours wouldnt be seen dead with
a six o'clock shadow, even on a cloudy day.
What you did to your Tenere today??!!
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Ours wouldnt be seen dead with
a six o'clock shadow, even on a cloudy day.
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I don't want to wear folks out about maintenance all the time, but I see crazy stuff. LOL. Yesterday I came across a (FB) KTM post about some clutch fluid. I saved the photo because I just recently came across a Tenere that looked almost the same. So just for a color/reference/volume picture, dont forget to take a look at your brake and clutch fluid this winter. Make sure its fresh and filled to the correct level, very important !
Don't forget that clutch / brake fluid is Hydroscopic, it attracts condensation and water. Over time it collects water in, or on the fluid is not good.
(And for folks that don't know, this fluid should be virtually clear)
Don't forget that clutch / brake fluid is Hydroscopic, it attracts condensation and water. Over time it collects water in, or on the fluid is not good.
(And for folks that don't know, this fluid should be virtually clear)
gunslinger_006
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That looks like a lot of water infiltration, maybe from the top seal? Dirt gets under that seal and then it weeps and takes on water. Seen it on other bikes i got dirrrty.
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Xclimation
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wear us out!!!! I Thank You....and the more info./experience you have to share...the better!
Gigitt
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That is not Hydrosopic - that is hydroflooded
maybe the bike went swimming and while trying to lift the bike up the lever was pressed a few times under water - this could have sucked water into the MC as it looks rather low.
otherwise the MC was not sealed correctly.
Dropped her twice, on purpose no less!
Homemade MotoJack for Lifting Dropped Bike
I made this from some 1" aluminum tubing and 90° angles and some slightly larger square punched steel. Bolts together. The crank is from a medium weight strap clamp. Total wt is 4lbs, max length 15". The original guy quit making them. There maybe another commercial version >$200 and twice...
www.yamahasupertenere.com
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NOT my tool.... thought it was funny....... ( This might be a factory provided tool for a Royal - Enfield )
PineLaneRider
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I have one of these, it's amazingly useful.
Crescent Pass Thru Adjustable
Crescent Pass Thru Adjustable
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If anyone feels the need to get me a Christmas gift, I NEED this ! I'll provide shipping address !
Ha-Ha !On a serious note, does look like a really useful tool. Thanks for sharing that.
The perfect tool: you can fix your bike, car, or whatever. . . . then kill the zombie hordes.
Holy crap!! That's a porn video. . . . I need a cigarette.
Definitely a got to have tool.
PineLaneRider
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It's kinda heavy, but I keep it in my tool roll on the bike. Pretty much a do all tool set. I bent my brake pedal back with the adjustable wrench after a small dismount.
Cantab
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I see theres some negative reviews of this product - mainly the reverse shifting/plumber part that its quite wobbly and not smooth or positive.
But i very much like the idea.
But i very much like the idea.
I can see that; it's exactly what I was wondering watching the video. That would be my least used function any way. I love the pass thru socket, especially with the SAE/metric capabilities. It's a compromise tool from start to finish. If you need something precise, and/or heavy duty. . . . get the right tool. I understand that going in.
PineLaneRider
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Yup. That's why I chose it for on the bike. That, a Vessel JIS screwdriver kit, a set of allen keys, and a pair of pliers. Kit complete. The only thing I've used the "pipe wrench" for was to tighten a highway peg. Worked fine.
Oh, and to stay on track, I rode to work today. 24f when I left home. 40 min commute. Did the seat leveling mod at lunch.
Oh, and to stay on track, I rode to work today. 24f when I left home. 40 min commute. Did the seat leveling mod at lunch.
jhansen
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Followed the instructions from the 37 second YouTube video and did the free flat seat mod. It makes a difference!
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PineLaneRider
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Did you take one of the large bumpers and replace the flat tank bumber?
escapefjrtist
Searching for Dry Roads
New battery and a brisk 60 mile ride on the Tenere this afternoon. Went up to a 14S battery and got a few more CCAs to help spin the twin. Guess my NOS '18s battery didn't like sitting in a crate for two years...good as new now!
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