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So I did a oil change last week. Usual procedure but I ended up filling extra (my mistake). When the bike comes up 85+ degrees, I can see the oil almost filling the whole sight glass. Last week when I started the bike, I could see while smoke coming from the bottom of crank case. It disappeared...

Hi guys, I have a 2011 Blue and Silver South African Super Tenere. The stock seat isn't very comfortable and j am looking to change it. Checked both Corbin and Sargent and they lost ST seat for 2012 and newer only. Called Sargent last night and they confirmed they have it for 2012 and newer...

HI guys and admins, I recently did a 6 day long ride in Japan on my Super Tenere and thought of sharing the report and pics. However I am really not sure which is the right section for these reports. Admins please feel free to move if this is not the right section. The complete ride report is...

Hello guys, Need some urgent help as the issue I have had hand is a bit time critical. I have purchased side fairings from eBay and should return it within 14 days if need be. Here is the side fairings that I ordered from ebay. They were shipped from Ukaraine in time, have very high quality...

Called revzilla yesterday to place order PCV and autotune for by Super tenere (south africa import) and tech explained to me that they only sell PCV for US spec bikes. Again I am not sure if bike is so different from country to country that dynojet makes different PC units from them,.,,, my gut...

Hi guys, I am currently using a slip on muffler for my 2011 XT1200Z which was imported in Japan from South Africa. I plan to install Arrow header and then reflash the ECU. First thing is to get the Arrow headers installed. Yesterday I called Revzilla to check about the availability of Arrow...

I just did a 2500 Kms, quite a lot of which was highway during which I was constantly hammering between 140 and 180 kmph. Mileage was crap which is understandable however the oil lamp started flickering on the next trip and I had to fill almost a liter to bring the oil back to right level. This...

Looks like I cant copy paste ride report from my blog on this forum so here you go. http://riachan.com/wordpress/?cat=21 Hope you enjoy the Japanese scenary and the ride report!

As unpredictable as my schedule and I am, I figured I can take some time off work last Wednesday afternoon. Friday 1:30 AM I was on my way to shikoku. Ride report here with LOTs of picture warning. http://riachan.com/wordpress/?cat=19 Hope you enjoy the pics although I am quite disappointed by...

Hi guys, What is the best place to buy power commander stuff for S10 ? Power commander website itself or some other retain vendor ? Appreciate your inputs. Given I live in Japan international shipping is a per-requisite. Also, has anybody here put together a installation manual for S10 ? Thanks

Its the northern part of japan, hope you enjoy the views from Japan :) On the second day I did close to a Iron but including off-road without any issues which is a tribute to S10, what a versatile and comfortable bike!! http://riachan.com/wordpress/?cat=18

The last time I did anything mechanical was some 15 years back and it was to the extent of cleaning a carburetor of a 50cc machine so please be gentle. I got to change oil. I am closing 10,000kms and it's the second iteration. So what do I go for ? 10w-40 or 10w-50 ?i do ride at zero degrees...

Mods, I am not sure where to share ride reports on this forum so please feel free to move the thread. My S10 is not 5000 kms. The engine is still opening up. I have already done a irob butt saddlesore on this bike without a single muscle ack, so its very capable. While I miss the smoothness...

Guys I wonder how much power I can safely draw from the tenere's 12V outlet. Can it be used to plug in a small inveter rated at max 2.5 ampere ? It will draw 12v and output 100v and 20watt max. I can charge my camera battery on long trips if this works!

Hi guys, I know there is a huge thread and removing power restrictions. I have tried to go through most of it first so please be patient with me. I am in Tokyo and have found a delaer here who can do the ECU reflash. However they speak Japanese only and my Japanese is limited. I have following...

Hello all, I hope to pick up my bike by next weekend. From the dealer I have ordered only the tank pad and head light protector. I have also ordered 3M paint protector from Tankslapper. Now here is what I am further thinking of - MIVV oval carbon slip on ? anyone got any comments on this ...

Hi all, Hello from a new member from Japan. I have been riding a Yamaha FZ1 since 2007 and was absolutely in love with it. Could do pretty much all on the bike - twisties, 220+ kmph, long distance multi-day touring etc. Honestly I still love the bike (technically it still belongs to me till...