I am well thanks, got about 9000 km on each of the bikes so that was pretty good. Had a nice trip up to Manitoulin and over to the Soo. Did some nice off road stuff around Espanola and up near Bon Echo. Overall a good year. As far as Yamaha not upping their game, considering they still don't have self cancelling turn signals or the ability to go from kilometers to miles I think a DCT is way off in the distance! Not sure that I would want to go back to the chain though and no cruise control on the AT. Hope your sister is doing well.Hey SSBW, how y'all doin?
Yes, absolutely, oil and filter change along with the "pumpkin" fluid change.
On that note, have close look at the drain plug bolt as it has a magnetic stem on the inside of the plug.
Obviously, to collect any metallic debris, which could be tell tail of a pending failure of the transmission.
I've never observed any matter on this magnetic probe on my bike. My bike 2018 ES is running great...however my left hand is killing me particularly after a full day of riding as I have arthritis in my hands and fingers, hence an interest in a DCT Africa Twin.
Not sure why Yammy hasn't upped their game and offered a DCT in both the Tenere and the FJR.
These magnetic probes on the inside of oil drain plugs are used extensively on airplane gas turbine engines, I know, as I flew airplanes for a living.
My Tenere has 46,500 km now, not bad for two riding seasons eh?
I'm thinking of going back or forward to a new Africa Twin in a DCT.
Hope you had a great riding season as well.
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SHUMBA
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the new AFrica Twins do have cruise control and if I ever do switch Adventure bike it most likely would be a new Africa Twin with cruise control, tubeless tires and DCT .I am well thanks, got about 9000 km on each of the bikes so that was pretty good. Had a nice trip up to Manitoulin and over to the Soo. Did some nice off road stuff around Espanola and up near Bon Echo. Overall a good year. As far as Yamaha not upping their game, considering they still don't have self cancelling turn signals or the ability to go from kilometers to miles I think a DCT is way off in the distance! Not sure that I would want to go back to the chain though and no cruise control on the AT. Hope your sister is doing well.
I also own a DR650. May I recommend DRRiders as a forum to join. It's a lot like this forum, good people and lots of good information to share. Also check out ProCycle for accessories.Ah, Manitoulin Island, lovely area to ride. Did you know that there a good coffee shop in Gore Bay.
I know the Espanola area quite well as I flew seaplanes in the summer season of 1982...oops, just gave away my age.
The 2020 Africa Twin has cruise, but still a chain drive.
Looking forward to another season of riding, oil changes all done putting both bikes away soon
I bought a gently used Zuki dr650 recently.
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SHUMBA
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Ah, Manitoulin Island, lovely area to ride. Did you know that there a good coffee shop in Gore Bay.
I know the Espanola area quite well as I flew seaplanes in the summer season of 1982...oops, just gave away my age.
The 2020 Africa Twin has cruise, but still a chain drive.
Looking forward to another season of riding, oil changes all done putting both bikes away soon
I bought a gently used Zuki dr650 recently.
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SHUMBA
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the new AFrica Twins do have cruise control and if I ever do switch Adventure bike it most likely would be a new Africa Twin with cruise control, tubeless tires and DCT .
Sod that! Going back to a chain drive? That’s why I take my Zx14r off the road during winterHey SSBW, how y'all doin?
Yes, absolutely, oil and filter change along with the "pumpkin" fluid change.
On that note, have close look at the drain plug bolt as it has a magnetic stem on the inside of the plug.
Obviously, to collect any metallic debris, which could be tell tail of a pending failure of the transmission.
I've never observed any matter on this magnetic probe on my bike. My bike 2018 ES is running great...however my left hand is killing me particularly after a full day of riding as I have arthritis in my hands and fingers, hence an interest in a DCT Africa Twin.
Not sure why Yammy hasn't upped their game and offered a DCT in both the Tenere and the FJR.
These magnetic probes on the inside of oil drain plugs are used extensively on airplane gas turbine engines, I know, as I flew airplanes for a living.
My Tenere has 46,500 km now, not bad for two riding seasons eh?
I'm thinking of going back or forward to a new Africa Twin in a DCT.
Hope you had a great riding season as well.
Best
SHUMBA
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Hello Shumba. I’m in Nova Scotia. I have a 2016 Super T that’s new to me. Looking for oil to do my first oil change. I’m looking for middle of the road quality or above. But, I’m having a hard time finding oil that is JASO MA and SG or higher. Really weird! What’s been your experience buying oil in Canada? I did find “Formula 1“ motorcycle oil from CDN tire- non synthetic. Why is this so hard? What am I missing? I’m planning to go with 10W-40. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Hey SSBW, how y'all doin?
Yes, absolutely, oil and filter change along with the "pumpkin" fluid change.
On that note, have close look at the drain plug bolt as it has a magnetic stem on the inside of the plug.
Obviously, to collect any metallic debris, which could be tell tail of a pending failure of the transmission.
I've never observed any matter on this magnetic probe on my bike. My bike 2018 ES is running great...however my left hand is killing me particularly after a full day of riding as I have arthritis in my hands and fingers, hence an interest in a DCT Africa Twin.
Not sure why Yammy hasn't upped their game and offered a DCT in both the Tenere and the FJR.
These magnetic probes on the inside of oil drain plugs are used extensively on airplane gas turbine engines, I know, as I flew airplanes for a living.
My Tenere has 46,500 km now, not bad for two riding seasons eh?
I'm thinking of going back or forward to a new Africa Twin in a DCT.
Hope you had a great riding season as well.
Best
SHUMBA
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Okay, so please let us know, I will be very interested in your comments when you change to full synthetic oil.Fully or semi are fine as long as they meet the required specifications. I’ve used Yamalube Semi Synthetic from when I got the bike at 3k miles, to the current 35k miles.
I’m very likely to go over to fully synthetic after I’ve used my last lot of semi. I’m only doing this out of curiosity really though, want to see if it smooths out the gear changes or feels/sounds any different. Nowt wrong with what I’m currently using, just want to see if there’s a difference.
I just use the Yamalube right now but will probably switch to AMSOil next time. You should be able to find Rotella which is another common one to use.Hello Shumba. I’m in Nova Scotia. I have a 2016 Super T that’s new to me. Looking for oil to do my first oil change. I’m looking for middle of the road quality or above. But, I’m having a hard time finding oil that is JASO MA and SG or higher. Really weird! What’s been your experience buying oil in Canada? I did find “Formula 1“ motorcycle oil from CDN tire- non synthetic. Why is this so hard? What am I missing? I’m planning to go with 10W-40. Any help would be greatly appreciated.