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    2012 Tenere for sale in West Tennessee

    I think the shifting problem is taken care of. It may have been mostly my fault but Yamaha is aware of it so if there is a problem they will do whatever it takes to fix it.I adjusted the linkage and regreased it with synthic grease.Give me a call,I am retired so I`am able to show it any time. ,
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    2012 Tenere for sale in West Tennessee

    I have decided to sell my Tenere due to health concerns.3400 miles,perfect condition,ridden on road only.YES warranty till july 2016-Givi guards-madstad windshield bracket-wind wings.$10,800.00. I am located in west Tennessee-Phone-731-504-8347.Oh yeah it`s black.
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    Are you 5'9-5'10"? What aftermarket screen/bracket are you happy with?

    I am 5`10`` with 31 inch inseam.I am using a stock screen with mra add on flip wing plus a madstad bracket.I also have the Yamaha wind wings but only use them in cold weather.I usualy run it about 1-2 inches below eyesight,no buffeting or excessive wind noise with clear sight lines.With all the...
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    What Else is in Your Garage?

    Sitting beside my Tenere is a 2006 Harley Davidson Ultra with several extras,I call this one her`s because it`s used mostly for 2 up touring.On the other side is my favorite type ride-a 2011 KTM 250 XCW with electric start and Recluse auto clutch - old guys need all the help we can get.
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    YES...Yamaha Extended Warranty

    The YES policy on my Tenere has allready paid for it`s self.I have a shifting problem they so far haven`t been able to solve.It hangs in gear on up shifts,not the old missed shift we all get once in a while but sometime`s on upshifts the lever moves but it stays in the same gear.Yamaha has...
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    Which Windscreen Mods Should I Get?

    I have the madstad bracket,stock shield plus a MRA winglet mounted.Works best if adjusted almost vertical,just below my sight line-no buffetting.I can ride with my shield open,no problem.
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    newbe from west tn

    Welcome to the family,you will enjoy the yamaha.There are several riders in tennessee on this board,I am in Union City.
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    Now Representing West TN.

    Congrats on the Tenere onelooper,I bought the first Tenere at Abernathys.I was a salesman there for 7 years before I retired .I only have a little 3000 miles as health issues restrict me to day rides at best.I`ve a problem with transmision shifting now so they will have to crack the cases to...
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    $12,500 for dealer demo good buy or nor

    Hey Bacon,give Abernathy,s in West Tennessee a call,they have a blue and black on the floor with 0 miles-731-885-1792.Ask for Tim or Curtis,tell them Jimmy sent you. Good luck
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    Another new guy...

    Welcome round one,i`m the guy whose Tenere you rode as a demo.Glad you liked it and welcome to the forum.
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    Air Filter - what is this?

    Dingo,that is a moisture trap,easy on - easy off.
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    Deal's Gap run

    I was there last week,but on the wrong bike.Me and the wife were on our Harley ultra so I was taking it very easy.The gap is only the start of good roads in the region.
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    I should never have test ridden the Super Tenere....

    Hey Treemuncher,sorry for setting the hook so hard.I,m glad you enjoyed the ride. ::015::
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    Noisy Engine

    Yes,they all have the loose sound. ::022::
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