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Another question: the left exhaust bolt/studs look pretty cruddy. Is that common? Hard to R&R for preventative maintenance?
Yup, that's the one.If it was the one at Motorsports Nation in Seekonk, that’s the one. Bike was 6995 yesterday, sold to me today for 5995; dealer wanted it gone. The difference pays for YES and some of the valve maintenance. Now to start shopping for luggage. Open to suggestions for how best to find decent used panniers...
Unless you use all that wonderful engine braking.. . . . These bikes are very hard on the rear brake, and the back rotors are a wear item at around your mileage. . . .
I was out with a friend two weeks ago he has a new 2020 tenere with less than a thousand miles on it. He did a u-turn slow speed like walking pace and dropped the bike. It broke the factory pannier. Cracked down the side and will have to be replaced. I would agree stay away from factory. He is now going to get the panniers I run, Happy-trails newest design. Another guy with us has them and constantly drops his and has the HT panniers with just scuffs. He is coming from a cruiser and getting use to a tall bike.Yup, that's the one.
For the price you paid, with a two year warranty, you're golden! One thing I would double check is the rear rotor thickness. These bikes are very hard on the rear brake, and the back rotors are a wear item at around your mileage.
As far as panniers, my advice would be to stay away from the OEM ones. Givi Trekker Outback's are pricey but seem to have the most fans, including me.
I’m seeing underwhelming reviews of the Yam panniers. Don’t want to break the bank, but don’t want to pay for bombproof either. I’ll check those out.I was out with a friend two weeks ago he has a new 2020 tenere with less than a thousand miles on it. He did a u-turn slow speed like walking pace and dropped the bike. It broke the factory pannier. Cracked down the side and will have to be replaced. I would agree stay away from factory. He is now going to get the panniers I run, Happy-trails newest design. Another guy with us has them and constantly drops his and has the HT panniers with just scuffs. He is coming from a cruiser and getting use to a tall bike.
Report was that he just wanted a new one... I’m assuming he knew the valve job and brakes needed done and did the cost/benefit...Wonder why he traded it in. With your weather. . . . clean & shiny is going to be tough. Some guys here can help you out though.
they run about 650ish for panniers and mounts.I’m seeing underwhelming reviews of the Yam panniers. Don’t want to break the bank, but don’t want to pay for bombproof either. I’ll check those out.
See if you can locate the OE box locks, they match the ignition key. Originally, there were three lock sets, for the boxes, under the seat. If they're not there, see if the dealer can contact the original owner, and find out where they are. If not, and you end up with OE boxes, you'll have at least two different keys to keep track of.I’m seeing underwhelming reviews of the Yam panniers. Don’t want to break the bank, but don’t want to pay for bombproof either. I’ll check those out.
Check out solobox. Very reasonably priced and durable. Happy with mine.I’m seeing underwhelming reviews of the Yam panniers. Don’t want to break the bank, but don’t want to pay for bombproof either. I’ll check those out.
Excellent recommendation! There’s a set of Givii on CL nearby I might check out.Check out solobox. Very reasonably priced and durable. Happy with mine.
Thanks, Scoop. This is the confirmation bias I was looking forI think you done good !
I’m the owner. I loved and miss that bike. Ask away.Hi all!
Checking out a high mileage 2017 ES tomorrow, and would love some advice. Price is right (almost suspiciously low but at a reputable dealer), bike looks in amazing shape, and has 61k on the clock. Valves were inspected at 30k, CCT was not replaced. I plan on a cold start to check for tensioner rattle.
I might be able to get the service records, which would obviously be of interest.
What else to look for?
How much is valve service with cct replacement?
I’m a bigger guy, 5’10” 265# - any thoughts or concerns of high mileage suspension issues?
Is the brake switch recall applicable, or easily enough replaced by the mechanically inclined?
Thanks in advance!
Edit to add: I’m in southern New England
i try to stay off my rear brake... i figure the linked front is putting enough to the back without me ham-footing it.Unless you use all that wonderful engine braking.
That post says a LOT more than is written in those few words.I’m the owner. I loved and miss that bike. Ask away.
I learned with my first set of tires. When she's unloaded, without a passenger, using the back brake with the front is overkill. I was locking up the rear on a regular basis. Also learned that the rpms have to be lower than what I was used to with an inline four, before downshifting.i try to stay off my rear brake... i figure the linked front is putting enough to the back without me ham-footing it.