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OldRider replied to the thread Key Problems.A Yamaha dealer can run the part number and do a nation wide search to see if any dealer in the country has one in stock. If your dealer... -
OldRider replied to the thread Lower steering bearing removal.The only place you want to make contact with the bearing going on the stem is around the inner edge. Put grease on the bearing and stem...
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OldRider replied to the thread I strip my oil change bolt..Most Honda ATV's use a 12mm drain plug. Over the years I've probably fixed several dozen stripped drain holes by tapping the hole with...
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OldRider replied to the thread Windy conditions motorcycling.I came from a Wing to the Tenere and yes the Wing is more stable in crosswinds. It will also suck a tank of gas dry going into a...
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OldRider replied to the thread Key Problems.But, can you trust it out in the middle of bfe, 200 miles from the nearest Yamaha dealer or locksmith? I'm putting a new switch on. JMO
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Agree on this being a contender but only when looking for smaller and lighter, saw one of these at the UK bike show at the end of last...
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OldRider replied to the thread What comes after the Super Tenere?.This will probably be my next stop, but not yet. https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/honda-transalp-first-ride-review/
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OldRider replied to the thread 2nd gen clutch basket; best purchase location?.Webike Japan has them for $325 shipped. Best price I've seen. Webike is legit and I've used them several times. Last order I had was a...
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OldRider replied to the thread Scammer alert.I wonder how he was going to get his money if I mailed it to the Wisconsin address. Maybe a neighbor and he would watch his mailbox? Or...
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OldRider replied to the thread Scammer alert.Just going by what I've heard. ;)
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OldRider replied to the thread Have sales strategies changed or am I just getting old?.I would go over his head and call the owner or manager and tell him I will give you $xxxx out the door. The Tenere isn't a hot seller...
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OldRider replied to the thread Scammer alert.Ok, I had some spare time to kill so I contacted the scammer above bryangoofy@gmail.com and acted like I wanted to buy some Tenere...
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OldRider replied to the thread Does our bike have valve seats?.How about a good picture of the damage. If it's not very bad any good engine shop can re-surface the valve seat.
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OldRider replied to the thread Key Problems.I would be afraid that switch will fail in the middle of BFE and leave me stranded. I would put a new switch on now. Should be able to...
