Recent content by Maurice

I did buy some Tourmax coils a couple of years ago, and they were the same as the OEM ones (with the same markings and mitsubishi logo) that were in there from the factory production. Are the coils from rmstator also mitshubishi branded? Are these coils only used in our Super Tenere, maybe...

I am very happy with my Companero suit. On my ride to the Northcape( 8000 KM = 5000ML in 16 days) i had 8 days with rainy weather, and there was no drop of water comming throu the suit. A number 1 for me. My boots were the weakest link, they could not werestand the heavy rain, so they need to...

If you don't like the suit in yellow, it is now also available in black. (here in europe) And whit a few changes in pocket size and 2 extra pockets on the legs. I am riding whit the yellow companero, and on my trip to the Northcape in Norway i kept completely dry.

Now its waiting for the new Ducaudi with 2 wheel drive and DSG gear box. ;)

Also look here on page 8. http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=2506.105

Yes i know, but what specs must the grease have, thats why i asked if anyone know a specific type of grease and manufacturer.

In the USA you can order it as Yamalube at your dealer. However i cant find the Yamalube Molybdenum disulfide grease in Europe. Does anyone have an alternative grease brand, like molykote...

You can download the service manual in enlish on the dutch (.NL) supertenereforum. It is named #3 Handleiding. Very usefull for all mechanical questions. [Links deleted due to copyright. - moderator]

Does anybody know who the manufacturer is of the Yamalube oil? I am sure Yamaha has no oilplants, so an other company must make it for them.

You are right, here in europe are the gas prices much more expensiver than in the USA. Even if your and our oil comes from the same oilfields from the middle east. The consumers want economical cars because of the high gas prices, and some countrys stimulate economic cars with lower taxes. I...

If you want motorfriendly hotels, look at this site. http://www.mobikehotel.com/moto/index.php?lang=en I am sure you find something you like.

If you go with a tent, than visit http://www.lecampingmoto.com/ They speak enlish (unfortunatly the site is no longer available). Maybe it is under construction. Try it later again.

I did check te clearance of the valves at almost 12000Km (8000ml) and they are in spec. It was not recomended bij the maintenancemanual but i wanted to be sure. I had a FZ750 who needed first checking at 42000Km (26000ml) , but with 5000 miles to go it started very poor, the clearance was too...

On this page you can download the complete service manual (43.7mb) and parts catalogue (1.6mb). http://www.konepool.demon.nl/de_xt1200z_pagina.htm I checked also the valve clearance, but it is not so easy to remove the cylinderhead cover, there is almost no space to get it out. you have to...