The 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700

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Me too. . . . shit brown. But, it was great on the back roads. Back then, all the back roads were dirt/gravel. The Pinto could be drifted around the corners perfectly. All my friends had Mustangs, Camaros, and pick-ups. They couldn't keep up with my little brown turd. . . . until we hit pavement.
 

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Me too. . . . shit brown. But, it was great on the back roads. Back then, all the back roads were dirt/gravel. The Pinto could be drifted around the corners perfectly. All my friends had Mustangs, Camaros, and pick-ups. They couldn't keep up with my little brown turd. . . . until we hit pavement.
My buddy had one just like that, dark brown, and he upgraded his with the 5.0 Mustang badges! (Not the motor, just the badges!)
 

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In high school we always knew if our buddy, Ricky, was in the area. His Pinto left a very unique and lingering odor where ever it was. You could also hear him coming because his Pinto's engine had a very loud obvious ticking sound. It was the most identifiable car in our small town.

What was this thread about, again?
 

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remember when exploding pintos were the big news item , we were all going to die a fiery death.......
When I was a little kid in Tuscarawas County Ohio (back when it was pretty poor) I had an older cousin get hit and become one of those. Other than big family gatherings never really knew her because what teen wants to deal with younger cousins.

The story was that to save 5 cents in production, some bolt tail was oriented forward from the rear of the car toward the tank. Bumpers were not up to todays' standards, so when hit, the bolt would puncture the tank wall.
 

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Back on topic, Venture has been busting his butt to create the T700 sister site to this one and it's almost ready.
Yes, there's already a site and ADV threads but if you've been a member here, you'll be very comfortable with the structure of the new one because it's almost a mirror.
 

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Back on topic, Venture has been busting his butt to create the T700 sister site to this one and it's almost ready.
Yes, there's already a site and ADV threads but if you've been a member here, you'll be very comfortable with the structure of the new one because it's almost a mirror.
I tried to find it with Tapatalk but neither the https address or the forum name worked in a search. Oh well will look later.
 

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I tried to find it with Tapatalk but neither the https address or the forum name worked in a search. Oh well will look later.
Don't bother, it's not released yet.
My post was really just a tease and
 

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Don't bother, it's not released yet.
Then he must have snuck it in. I signed in/up on it this morning. There's a link on this site. You will have to register again, just like the first time here. I just looked again. . . . 10am this morning. The link post has dropped off of the current postings. Just scroll down.
 

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Don't want to throw out bad Ju-Ju... But wanted to see if anyone has seen or heard about any issues with the "700" engine... This was my local Yamaha dealer that had a bad MT07 engine, and they posted these pictures (top end). I asked if they knew what the issue was, they replied back and said "Tight Valves". Im very mechanical inclined, I cant possibly figure out in my head how tight valves could wipe out a head and probably the cam shafts............. Is there someone out in the world that could tell me how this could damage this motor like this ?
I post this because I believe that 95% of this motor is the same as the new T7. Is this something we need to be aware of more so that the ST12 ? The last picture shows some serious damage to the head. Im guessing, replacing the head & cams, maybe some buckets and all other supporting 'changing out the head' parts.

Anyone out in the world know any other info about this issue or similar?
 

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Don't want to throw out bad Ju-Ju... But wanted to see if anyone has seen or heard about any issues with the "700" engine... This was my local Yamaha dealer that had a bad MT07 engine, and they posted these pictures (top end). I asked if they knew what the issue was, they replied back and said "Tight Valves". Im very mechanical inclined, I cant possibly figure out in my head how tight valves could wipe out a head and probably the cam shafts............. Is there someone out in the world that could tell me how this could damage this motor like this ?
I post this because I believe that 95% of this motor is the same as the new T7. Is this something we need to be aware of more so that the ST12 ? The last picture shows some serious damage to the head. Im guessing, replacing the head & cams, maybe some buckets and all other supporting 'changing out the head' parts.

Anyone out in the world know any other info about this issue or similar?
Not seeing that as a recurring theme. Or at all. Same on ADV.


Plus, Yam typically develops an aspect of a product in one product line then when they go to use that in another line they make evolutionary changes. Lots of examples could include the design of the rear pumpkin, the transmission, the ECU in our bike with those in the R1 and the FJR, etc. If there is some recurring problem like you mention int he MT07, my guess is that the evolutionary step into the T700 would address it.
 
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I never took it to the twisties. It was so maddening just trying to ride the thing in a straight line. Blew my mind when I pulled out of the driveway and the thing was in 5th gear before I could get to 30 MPH. How much throttle response do you think you have when in 5th gear at 28 MPH?!! It only got worse from there. Man, that thing was not a good match for me.
Hmmm. Sorry to hear that. I have read other comments about the DCT AT
Some say its brilliant silky smooth like a baby's bum.
After a long day on my Tenere today, my left hand is killing me...clutch clutch clutch.
I had a cager pull out of his driveway today and I just nailed the brakes and got her stopped . I yelled a few things his way and the A☆hole just yelled back so I gave him additional verbal abuse. Ah, if only I was a little younger and more skilled, he would be looking for a new mirror.
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This all ought to move to the T700 forum but I gots stuff to do.
 

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This all ought to move to the T700 forum but I gots stuff to do.

Then I wont be able to read up on the T 700 :D No time to fill out stuff on another forum, I gots stuff to do.....:p
 

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With the knowledge that I have, I can't see anything in the picture that would be a result of "tight valves" (Picture is of the wrong side of the head)
The only thing that could possibly happen with tight-valves, is the valves would be held open longer or possibly never close completely. This would result in some burnt valves.(among other running issues)
I'm assuming the Camshaft journals are what the picture was trying to show (scoring).
This would be a result of low or no oiling, or possibly camshaft chain way too tight?
Without knowing any of the history of this bike, it's hard to say.
Possibly a manual cam-chain tensioner installed and adjusted way too tight? Or possibly stunting/wheelies ridden for distance at high rpms, causing oil to not be where it should be?
Hard to say?
 
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