LOL, it does look like a camel mound. Hadn't made that connection b4. The body shop had to do three or 4 cards b4 we got a color match. The pearl was giving him a hard time. Now it's perfect.
What TenereGUY has been up too
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Yay!!!! Filled the tank with a gallon of gas and let it sit for 5 minutes. Didn't see any drips. Poured another 2 gallons in and waited another couple of minutes... and then the real challenge began. I couldn't remember where I put the keys for the bike! Got the spare set out and the bike started right up! I let it idle until it was fully warmed up. Shut it down then saw that I had placed the keys in the top of the toolbox. Hey, at least I found them. Tomorrow I will finish up putting panels on and cleaning the front end up. (Oh, I found my missing 10 mm box end wrench. It was still on the bolt that holds the left caliper bracket on the front wheel. I rode a week on gravel with it there! ) Then remove rear rim and clean up the splines and re-grease them. The bike is starting to look presentable again. Nothing compared to Want2's new shiny one though.
So I want to know your guys opinion about aux lights. My Clearwater lights are super bright. Easily seen in the day time. I have clear lenses and yellow lenses. Which to use??? Cycledude said they will stand out more during the day if Yellow lenses were in place. How does that look at night?
So I want to know your guys opinion about aux lights. My Clearwater lights are super bright. Easily seen in the day time. I have clear lenses and yellow lenses. Which to use??? Cycledude said they will stand out more during the day if Yellow lenses were in place. How does that look at night?
SkunkWorks
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I've had a yellow lens-protector film on my Headlamp for years.
I've had people tell me that my bike stands-out more because of the color of the headlight...........It's "different" than what people are used to seeing, so it catches their attention more.
Do I have less people pull out in front of me? Maybe........................maybe-not? I'd have to take the time and effort to do a study.
The way people drive these days, it's hard to tell................
At night, the headlamps on these bikes aren't the greatest to begin with, but I do notice it has only a slightly yellowish tint. It doesn't seem to be "less-bright", just yellowish.
There have been studies over the years that a yellow-colored light is easier on your eyes at night, as compared to a blue-ish colored light.
I have also experienced that a yellow-colored light doesn't seem to scatter as much during foggy conditions. The way my eyes perceive it seems to have less glare, and things seem slightly sharper.
I'm not sure if this has anything to do with the slightly longer wavelength of yellow light? Or if it's just a function of how our eyes have evolved to absorb light or the way our brains process it?
I'm certainly no scientist on the matter....................just what I have experienced over the years.
I've had people tell me that my bike stands-out more because of the color of the headlight...........It's "different" than what people are used to seeing, so it catches their attention more.
Do I have less people pull out in front of me? Maybe........................maybe-not? I'd have to take the time and effort to do a study.
The way people drive these days, it's hard to tell................
At night, the headlamps on these bikes aren't the greatest to begin with, but I do notice it has only a slightly yellowish tint. It doesn't seem to be "less-bright", just yellowish.
There have been studies over the years that a yellow-colored light is easier on your eyes at night, as compared to a blue-ish colored light.
I have also experienced that a yellow-colored light doesn't seem to scatter as much during foggy conditions. The way my eyes perceive it seems to have less glare, and things seem slightly sharper.
I'm not sure if this has anything to do with the slightly longer wavelength of yellow light? Or if it's just a function of how our eyes have evolved to absorb light or the way our brains process it?
I'm certainly no scientist on the matter....................just what I have experienced over the years.
Thanks for the reply SkunkWorks.
All fog lights used to be yellow as it doesn't reflect back as much. I will try the yellow for a bit... just to make Cycledude happy! Lol. No, really he has a lot of miles and saw me in his rear view mirrors for a lot of miles. He said it was easy to see me topping over a hill when he looked back. Even though I was easy to spot he suggested yellow would be more noticeable.
I just didn't want to decrease visibility at night as we have a lot of dear on the road I live on.
I can always change them back, right?
All fog lights used to be yellow as it doesn't reflect back as much. I will try the yellow for a bit... just to make Cycledude happy! Lol. No, really he has a lot of miles and saw me in his rear view mirrors for a lot of miles. He said it was easy to see me topping over a hill when he looked back. Even though I was easy to spot he suggested yellow would be more noticeable.
I just didn't want to decrease visibility at night as we have a lot of dear on the road I live on.
I can always change them back, right?
SkunkWorks
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The Fog-Lamps on my Jeep are yellow, for most of the reasons I mentioned above.
They make visibility at night, especially in the snow or fog, easier..........
They make visibility at night, especially in the snow or fog, easier..........
JeffB
Member
I did the the Alaska trip starting the last day of June 23, it rained all the way up the Dalton Hwy. and back, the mud was unreal, I had to do the same as you to clean the bike. I sure could have used the bigger tank, we had to use our spare 2 gal. Of gas twice.
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I never used my Xtra 2 gallons but I had to be thoughtful of its use! After not fueling at the Yukon River because they were not open that early I think I did about 50 miles at 40, 35, 25 mph. Mud was super slick and sloppy just north of Coldfoot and over the Brooks Range. Then it dried out. My major problem was seeing. I finally figured it out. The Calcium Chloride was coating my glasses and not beading up and not dripping off. Once I figured this out I then shoved my glasses down lower and I could see again. The guys laughed at me when they saw my white glasses.
Took the rear wheel off and cleaned the splines and rim. Looked at the rear brakes. Good thing I did. I even had a set of rear EBC HH pads. Then I went to work on the brake caliper. I always clean the piston prior to pushing it back in. I use a tooth brush, an old flat shoestring and Simple Green. Flossing my caliper pistons is something I just started doing about a yr ago. I always clean with a toothbrush but I could never get the backside of the piston. Someone on my CBR 1100XX forum gave me the idea. Works great! Use a C Clamp and 1 old brake pad to push the piston in.
Definitely needs new pads!
Still had a new pair in a drawer!
Flossing my piston
Using a C-Clamp and 1 old shoe to push the piston in.
Another shot of Using a shoestring to clean the backside of the piston
Definitely needs new pads!
Still had a new pair in a drawer!
Flossing my piston
Using a C-Clamp and 1 old shoe to push the piston in.
Another shot of Using a shoestring to clean the backside of the piston
whisperquiet
Well-Known Member
I use pipe cleaners and a spray of contact cleaner for the brake piston detail.
Want2
Active Member
You caught those pads just in time! Just for the heck of it it would be interesting jot down the mileage on a note pad To see how long/mileage you get out of them.
Cycledude
Well-Known Member
I’ve been using WD40 and a toothbrush to clean brake pistons before pressing them in but will also be trying your shoestring idea next time.
SpudBob
Member
You DEFINITELY need to keep an eye on the rear pads. The wear faster than the fronts!!! Like twice as fast because of the linked brakes I guess! Ive gone through 2 sets of stock pads in 24K. Im using the OE Suzuki pads!
I have a file on my phone that I put maintenance done and what the mileage was. I'll look to see if those are pads I put on. I bought it at 13,500 miles. Has 30,000 now or right around there. I'll get back to you.
Ok, I looked and I never replaced the rear pads so they were original pads. Current mileage is 29,947 miles. I was using those rear brakes heavily due to my fork seals blowing out and coating my front brakes 1/2 way through the AK trip.
This is the Maintenance list so far in the first year of ownership.
2017 Yamaha Tenere
Intervals:
Diff every 16,000.
Engine oil every 4,000.
Forks: 25,000 per Traxxion.
Installed by PO.
- double take mirrors
- Puig duck bill
- Moose Racing panniers and top box
- Yamaha winglets
- battery charger SAE pigtail
- Yoshimura muffler
- AltRider lower bars.
February 2023 13,500 miles.
New coolant
Tractionator Adventure tires at 13,500 and pulled 14,800 + (1500 miles in Alaska)and Tractionator GPS put on for Alaska. 7800 miles maybe 1/2 worn a tad more(?). New rear GPS put on in Seattle at 23,238 miles.
- Oxilam LEDS in headlights
- Clearwater Sevina/Super Sevina lights
- Puig headlight protectors
- Upper AltRider bars
- T-Rex Racing Bash Plate
- AltRider kickstand switch protector
- AltRider drive shaft U-Joint Protector
- ABS handlebar switch and relay installed
- Stock heated grips
- VStream windshield
- infill dash installed
- Electrical Connection battery lead extensions installed.
- Synchronized throttle bodies
- installed pigtail for heated gear
- power source on handlebars
- lubed kickstand, clutch lever, front and rear brake levers, centerstand,
- fabricated and installed toolbox
- AltRider hwy pegs
- installed AltRider fork guards
- installed Traxxion Dynamics suspension: full fork upgrade with springs and AK-20 cartridges.
- installed Hypercoil spring for rear shock, bought at Traxxion Dynamics
- Flashed the ECU by Anthony Corcella
- AltRider kickstand foot enlarger
- Speedbleeders.com speedbleeders and clutch bleeder too.
- New clutch and brake fluid
- lubed lower rear suspension (dog bones)
- Installed AltRider rear brake pedal enlarger and riser
- Scorpion Stinger LiFePo battery 387 CCA
- Eagle engineering rear shock preload knob. Aluminum and larger.
- Helibar setbacks
- Quad-lock wireless waterproof phone charger
- TPMS and T-Valve cores
- Hex head bolts for gas tank
Oil and rear differential oil changed 7/9/23 15,300 miles. Used Amsoil 75-90 extreme gear oil in Diff. AmsOil 10W-40 motorcycle oil in engine.
9/26/23 , 28,000 miles.
- Oil and rear differential oil changed
Oct 1st, 2023: Engine oil was fuel diluted. Most likely caused due to load and speeds as I was running WOT a lot. 12,800 miles.
Front tire changed at 28,680 miles also fork oil and seals too.
February 29, 2024
- New 8 gallon gas tank.
- put on rear MotoZ Tractionator Adventure tire for Georgia. Almost halfway worn down with just shy of 4,000 miles on it.
- Thorough cleaning after AK and PA.
- Lubed pivot points for clutch/brake, rear brake, centerstand and shifter.
- cleaned rear drive splines and put new grease on them.
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I find that for me Simple Green is better. Does a great job cleaning. It rinses off easily, smells better and WD40 leaves a sticky film when it dries.
Boris
Well-Known Member
Considering some of the places you go, might be worth checking the drains are clear on the ABS tray……..if you haven’t already.
They are clear. I read about doing that on the forum.
JeffB
Member
The seat is a Corbin, I fabricated a backrest and a platform for extra area to carry items on the bike, there is no rear seat ( wife only rides on Goldwing. Yes we pressure washed the bikes and ourselves in Fairbanks at 11:00 pm .
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We looked for a wash in Fairbanks but everyone said only one was in North Pole. Including Google. Lucky you! I stuck that nozzle everywhere. Including under the front of the tank but above the airbox. Muddy water ran out for a long time.
My front MotoZ Tractionator Adventure tire came in today. Didn't know they were discontinued! No wonder it was hard to find. Had the rim off fairly quickly and probably was done removing the almost new MotoZ Tractionator GPS and putting on the new one in 40 minutes. That includes cleaning the rim and setting up my NoMar tire changer. I have a hitch mount as I don’t have garage floor space to dedicate to a floor mount. I then took my time and took the brake pads out and cleaned everything on the front end.
Tire is in, axle installed but not torqued. Will complete tomorrow, clean the engine and then remove my Helibar setbacks and put on the Rox Risers to gain clearance for that big tank. Then time for a test ride before I head to Georgia!
So Dirty!
Nice and clean again. Soon it will be time to go Dirty them up again!
Tire is in, axle installed but not torqued. Will complete tomorrow, clean the engine and then remove my Helibar setbacks and put on the Rox Risers to gain clearance for that big tank. Then time for a test ride before I head to Georgia!
So Dirty!
Nice and clean again. Soon it will be time to go Dirty them up again!