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I think anyone that rides motorcycles considers giving it up. I certainly have over the years, but then I take a ride and remember all over again what I love about riding. In the past few years, I've had some health and other problems, and seriously thought of paring down the herd to just the...

In mid-May, I did a two day ride and averaged 48.7 mpg. Really. I topped off fully and calculated it by math rather than the somewhat dubious readout. It was a mix of slab, mountain roads, dirt and twisties. I recalculated it eight times as I couldn't believe it. Temps in mid 50s-60s. Works...

Great Story. I'm to the point I'd like to hunt from my home, heat and everything right there! Tomorrow's our first day, and I may do just that! (Same concept as to why you never see old guys charge machine gun nests)

+1 Performance wise, other than the fuse in the clutch switch, mine is completely stock. I would suggest some sort of bash plate. It is tempting to go off road when you get it, but that plastic thing is fairly useless. Power wise, it is more than enough. After break in and such, it will become...

It really is a great bike. I even have the original headlight harness! I keep checking it, but I've yet to have a problem. And mine is a 2 digit serial number bike. Happy Tenere anniversary.

Actually, I believe it represents a Toureg tribesman. I called Yamaha USA and they wouldn't even discuss selling it here. You would think they would want our money, but I had to send it to the Canadians. I'm pretty sure Jaxon sells them here.

Nice build. I like things that end up looking like they came from the factory that way. Outstanding work. ::008:: Graham: I agree with everything you said. The XT900Z sounds enticing.

Just like my wife says: "I'm so miserable without you, it is just like having you here." ::018:: I wouldn't belong to an organization that would have me as a member. (sorry for the plagiarism, Groucho)

If you watch carefully, it is already gassing away before he hooks up his High-Zoot ultrasonic attachment. CLR is quite effective, but since it is an acid, I'd think he'd want to disassemble first, and do a neutralizer bath second. It might be a bit much for zamac castings. It will damage...

Even with our spiffo-deluxe rebuild, I'm in. While the rebuild is certainly an improvement, a proper setup is even better. E-mail sent.

+1 on the "City" tankbag. Ideal for the bike. The gas cap ring mount is a real good idea. You may wish to get something to protect the tank, as the bag kisses it from time to time. I went to www.Yamahagenuineparts.com and bought the "Tenere Dude" that Yamaha sells, but not here in the USA...

Never underestimate the resourcefulness of fools! Future Darwin Award recipient. Ichiban Moto DIY Ultrasonic Cleaner- well... "ultrasonic-ish" vibrating cleaner for parts. :o Happy Thanksgiving!

Crankshaft is quite robust. It is easily seen with the clutch cover removed. The shaft, wheels and frame/running gear are all robust and heavy; there's nothing featherweight or minimal on the whole bike. Still lighter than the FJR, and much lighter than cruisers. Look up Harley and the new...

Happy Thanksgiving.

Interesting as it shows Garrett county somehow is off the list...Maybe they just called and said they aren't playing this time. ::) Enjoy your Thanksgiving.

We don't have an oil pressure switch. It is a level switch. So if there's oil n there and the ECU knows it, it will have power. I'd do n external on-off powered by something that was "hot" when the key is on.

They really are a hoot, I took one for a spin when I dropped the Tenere off for winter storage yesterday. They have a shop demo model, it is almost never there: eithe customers or staff has it out. I think it has potential, and I also think Yamaha is on the right track with this. Now they need...

I bought the bike used with 160 miles on it from an estate sale. Every adjustment in the bike had been adjusted. Both forks had different settings. So I put all the R &B settings to stock and tried it. It was ok, considering the almost worthless stock rubber. I only played with the sag because...

I've seen this concept many times (lived in Maine for many years) but it is the first time I've seen a homemade capstan used as motive power; usually a winch on a tough 4WD is used. Why not? There are no difficult problems, only difficult people.

My settings ( I'm 160 pounds and probably run another 20 with gear.) This is clicks out from seated in all. Both front forks must have the same settings. Front: Rebound=10 Compression=12 Rear: oddly enough, the same. I may change a few clicks either way on the shock from time to time, but...