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Hi: In removing the rear drive unit to replace a leaking oil seal, I had to wrench hard to remove one of the acorn nuts. so hard that the nut was almost too hot to touch from all the friction when it finally came off. I see the first thread or two on the bolt is stripped -- guessing a previous...

Sorry if this discussion is a repeat -- I tired to search and didn't find anything. I just changed my oil (2012 Super Tenere) for the first time since the start of the season -- about 3k miles. It was pretty bad. Black with brownish streaks, even a bit of foam. Pretty distinct smell of gas. So...

HI: Couldn't find a thread that addressed this issue. I just changed my rear tire and reinstalled the wheel, then torqued the axel nut to 90 lb/ft, with the pinch bolt loose and a 19 mm hex tool to counter the torque wrench. I'm left with about a 1/4 inch gap between the right swing arm and...

Coming off my 2012 Super Tenere to make room for a new GIVI OUTBACK unit. This was on the bike when I bought it a few months ago, and I believe it is less than two years old but cannot confirm that. No dents, lock works, extra key, and has the backrest pad attached. $250 and I will pay for...

Hi all. I just picked up a 2012 Super Ten to replace my 1981 Seca 750. I've noticed Yamaha has made one or two refinements in the intervening decades. I approve of them all. Haven't had a chance or the weather to get out much yet (Vermont winter hasn't quite released its grip yet) but can't...