What you did to your Tenere today??!!

Sierra1

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I see all the super fine "cracks" you're talking about. I've only seen them on older lenses. I've always assumed that they were caused by heat. But, it's odd that it seems concentrated in that one spot.
 

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Well after 40 years with out a GPS, "someone" thought I might need one..LOL. I value trying to go get lost for ten minutes..LOL I will try it here in this location for a bit to see if this works, if not Ill move it.

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Well after 40 years with out a GPS, "someone" thought I might need one..LOL. I value trying to go get lost for ten minutes..LOL I will ty it here in this location for a bit to see if this works, if not Ill move it.

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All of my bikes have or have had a GPS on my handlebar.
I know where I'm going or where I am most of the time.
A GPS is a safety item.
Here's why: the GPS just set to the maps, and not navigating anywhere, shows you what lies ahead, particularly cross roads, intersections and that's where most motorcycle accidents happen. A cager pulls out into your path, duh 'cause he didn't see ya, and "boom". I use a 6 inch car Garmin Nuvi mounted on my handelbar using a "claw" type mount. If it rains, I simply put a zip-lok bag over it and a couple of elastic bands to hold the bag in place.
No need to break your wallet and but an expensive motorcycle GPS
SHUMBA (I'M CHEAP)


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All of my bikes have or have had a GPS on my handlebar.
I know where I'm going or where I am most of the time.
A GPS is a safety item.
Here's why: the GPS just set to the maps, and not navigating anywhere, shows you what lies ahead, particularly cross roads, intersections and that's where most motorcycle accidents happen. A cager pulls out into your path, duh 'cause he didn't see ya, and "boom". I use a 6 inch car Garmin Nuvi mounted on my handelbar using a "claw" type mount. If it rains, I simply put a zip-lok bag over it and a couple of elastic bands to hold the bag in place.
No need to break your wallet and but an expensive motorcycle GPS
SHUMBA (I'M CHEAP)


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I agree. Although I do not own one here in PH. It is additional helpful and relevant information to information gathering...
 

WJBertrand

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It’s the matt parts with all the small cracks that you see when zoomed in a bit.

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OK I seem some distortion that looks a little like melting but I'm still not sure I see cracking (maybe I'm blind)? Is it on the outside, if so that would be strange.

EDIT: Just some additional information, I carefully inspected my headlight and I can see no sign of any damage at all. This is after about 700-750 miles riding from Ventura to Laguna Seca, around Monterey and back again. We hit ambient temperatures of 106F on the way up there.

Also the Super-T's headlight is a projector design so there's another lens in front of the bulb, besides the outer plastic lens. You can't see the bulb from the outside like the example above. Anyone know if the inner lens is glass or plastic?
 
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Been workin' on the bike for the past few days, between honey-do's and other stuff. Removed my old bashed up and warped T-Rex crash bars and skid plate. Beat the skid plate out and cleaned it up and re-installed it. However, when inspecting the crash bars, I found a couple of cracked welds and one broken tube about 3/8" away from a weld. Rather than attempting to straighten them and re-welding them, I decided to order a new set. For around $250 bucks, that's a deal that can't be beat. I'm not aggravated at having to replace them because they totally protected the bike from any damage. When I put the new bars on, I also installed a set of highway pegs.
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I also put on a set of Baja Designs S4 Squadron Pro lights and a Skene intelligent light controller. Went for a test ride tonight to try them out. HOLY MOLEY! What a difference they make!
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Installed a tank ring and a new SW-MOTECH Pro City tank bag.
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Made and installed a dash infill panel with a voltmeter/dual USB ports, a 3-position switch for controlling the light output of the Baja driving and fog lights, a high-current SAE port, and an Eastern Beaver PC-8 fuse panel.
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Also, put on a set of TechSpec snake skin tank protection pads.
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She's ready for the Rally now. Also did the really low and flat seat mod.
 
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14kmtnman

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I had purchased a set of the MEFO Super explorers on the special sale about 6 months ago. They were wearing very fast. the rear was going to be lucky if it made it to 2500 miles. They are very aggressive tires, but did not inspire dirt road riding. So at 1700 miles I took them off and replaced the front with my older Mitas Eo7 that has 7k miles on it. The rear was replaced with a new Dunlop Trailmax Mission. On our ride yesterday, the first ride on the Mission, I was very impressed. Much more confidence inspiring cornering on dirt/gravel roads. A day/night difference. I am very impressed with the heavy duty off road/rocky, loose performance as well a some light mud work of the Dunlop Mission. See my post in Where did you take you Tenere today # 2733.
 

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Been workin' on the bike for the past few days, between honey-do's and other stuff. Removed my old bashed up and warped T-Rex crash bars and skid plate. Beat the skid plate out and cleaned it up and re-installed it. However, when inspecting the crash bars, I found a couple of cracked welds and one broken tube about 3/8" away from a weld. Rather than attempting to straighten them and re-welding them, I decided to order a new set. For around $250 bucks, that's a deal that can't be beat. I'm not aggravated at having to replace them because they totally protected the bike from any damage. When I put the new bars on, I also installed a set of highway pegs.
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I also put on a set of Baja Designs S4 Squadron Pro lights and a Skene intelligent light controller. Went for a test ride tonight to try them out. HOLY MOLEY! What a difference they make!
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Installed a tank ring and a new SW-MOTECH Pro City tank bag.
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Made and installed a dash infill panel with a voltmeter/dual USB ports, a 3-position switch for controlling the light output of the Baja driving and fog lights, a high-current SAE port, and an Eastern Beaver PC-8 fuse panel.
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Also, put on a set of TechSpec snake skin tank protection pads.
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She's ready for the Rally now. Also did the really low and flat seat mod.
What is the capped brake line in front of the clamps do?
 

Bill_C

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That's just a hydraulic line extension from Helibars. He probably installed it to lengthen bits brake line when he installed his bar risers.

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