What you did to your Tenere today??!!

[14kmtnman]

After about 20,000 miles which included a Trip to Alaska & back to Denver 2 years ago, I checked my spokes. I have them all wire tied but there were quite a few that took a little twist of the wrench. Getting prepped for the Ouray Rally. New Mitas E-07's will be going on the first week or 2 of July. 16k on the rear & 13 k on the front current E-07's. I will probably be putting on new brakes pads too. 1st Rear was cooked before 15k. The current front and rear pads look a little over half way thru.

 

[Mak10]

Dropped her off at the local Yamaha shop to have a fork seal replaced. The left one was leaking, even after cleaning with a plastic strip. Warranty covered it all. The tech said they were going to replace both fork seals.

Upon picking it up, one of the main sales guys came out and asked how I liked the Super Tenere? He commented that he had never seen one. Kinda made me worry about them working on my bike. They really only sell atvs, sxs, and dirt bikes.

 

[Madhatter]

did a night ride , seems the replacement LED putting out better light , I think.

 

[pilleway]

Hi to all!
Finally the bike wen home! (I had it at my business doing, oil and filter change, new spark plugs, detailing and cleaning!

Also I drove it for about 50 mi and I was just impress!
Miguel

 

[Traveler]

Began outfitting bike for Alaska ride. 18 days to launch !

 

[NewEnglander]

Changed the oil, final drive fluid, and installed new tires after the MABDR.

 

[Grumpy]

Fitted the Touratech screen height adjuster, so I can lower it in warm weather and Tomtom sat-nav mount. Theft wise it's not that secure, but what is? Silly money, but they tell me you can't take it with you. I've not had a chance to ride and see how waggy or not, it is.

 

[bnschroder]

Fitted the Touratech screen height adjuster, so I can lower it in warm weather and Tomtom sat-nav mount.

How is that GPS Sun Visor working for you? I just saw these for $15 on ebay and I could really use one that works for my Zumo 660

 

[Grumpy]

How is that GPS Sun Visor working for you? I just saw these for $15 on ebay and I could really use one that works for my Zumo 660

I've been useing it for 2 years now in conjunction with an anti glare screen protector and it does help, unless the sun is low and behind. The elastic straps make accessing the on/off button a little awkward, but that's it. I paid around the equivilent of $15 , so cheap enough to give it a go.

 

[pilleway]

Have installed X3 leds for headlamps and also led for the auxiliary light, having white front lights is what I wanted.
X3 are rated at 6000lm intensity so at night for sure I will be able to see clearly. Back covers needed to be replaced.

Have a nice weekend!
Miguel.

 

[SHUMBA]

Have installed X3 leds for headlamps and also led for the auxiliary light, having white front lights is what I wanted.
X3 are rated at 6000lm intensity so at night for sure I will be able to see clearly. Back covers needed to be replaced.
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Have a nice weekend!
Miguel.

I like it!! Although I added three LED'S to my bike, I still have the crappy OEM headlights. I installed an LED strip light under the headlights (2720 lumens) and an LED in each side mounted onto the crash bars (3450 lumens each)
I control all three lights using an off on switch mounted sideways on the base of the left mirror.
I'm just outside of the traffic regulations as only a maximum of four white lights to the front are permitted
SHUMBA

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[pilleway]

Shumba, will you be outside of regulation only if you turn them all at once, correct?
Can you have many switches as you want an never turn more than four on at unce, csn that.work out?
Main head light with X3 leds is a great improvement an very $ atractive ( $25.00 usd) and much more visibility!

Regards
Miguel

Main

 

[bnschroder]

Changed clutch fluid after 4.5 years. Pretty nasty but I am not sure my clutch is working any smoother or easier now.


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[HeavyH]

A tank pad.... Lol

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[Heavyweight67]

Had my 41/45 Bumot EVO panniers installed, lockable toolbox (option)...Raining outside will get some more angles (if the sun comes out).
For those of you in Australia, if you're interested contact Daryl Rolinson...Bumot Australia

 

[EricV]

Did the full clutch/brake fluid flush and bleed, ran/tested the ABS and bled some more to make sure clean fluid was in the ABS block. I used an air compressor driven vacuum bleeder left over from my automotive wrenching days.

Since my hands were already dirty, I went ahead and did a coolant flush and fill too. Only about 2 liters of coolant in the system, including the overflow bottle. Just sucked the overflow bottle out with a bottle pump, removed 4 panel screws and propped the left side panel apart. Funnel with a short hose on it and it was all pretty strait forward. Ran it up to 170F coolant temp, let it sit and then checked fluid levels, all ok.

Tires I changed last week still have exactly the same air pressure too. Nice confirmation that I did it ok, (first time in 30 years doing my own).

 

[WJBertrand]

I went ahead and did a coolant flush and fill too. Only about 2 liters of coolant in the system, including the overflow bottle. Just sucked the overflow bottle out with a bottle pump, removed 4 panel screws and propped the left side panel apart. Funnel with a short hose on it and it was all pretty straightforward. Ran it up to 170F coolant temp, let it sit and then checked fluid levels, all ok.

Tires I changed last week still have exactly the same air pressure too. Nice confirmation that I did it ok, (first time in 30 years doing my own).

Do you drain the system using only the drain plug on the water pump or do you also disconnect any hoses?

 

[EricV]

Do you drain the system using only the drain plug on the water pump or do you also disconnect any hoses?

I just used the drain plug. The FSM does not suggest a need to do otherwise and after the flush, I do not believe very much of the old coolant would remain in the system. Just IMHO.

FWIW, when you remove the drain plug, very little coolant comes out until you remove the radiator cap. Then it becomes a bit of a spray!

 

[SHUMBA]

Shumba, will you be outside of regulation only if you turn them all at once, correct?
Can you have many switches as you want an never turn more than four on at unce, csn that.work out?
Main head light with X3 leds is a great improvement an very $ atractive ( $25.00 usd) and much more visibility!

Regards
Miguel

Main

Yes, out of regulation by one light.
Buy it's an obscure law and very few officers are aware of it.
I don't ride at night or only on occasions.
Around the city in darkness I would not turn these LED lights on, only run them in the daytime.
SHUMBA



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[WJBertrand]

I just used the drain plug. The FSM does not suggest a need to do otherwise and after the flush, I do not believe very much of the old coolant would remain in the system. Just IMHO.

FWIW, when you remove the drain plug, very little coolant comes out until you remove the radiator cap. Then it becomes a bit of a spray!

Thanks for the information.