EdOnS10
2014 Super Tenere ES (Matte Grey)
:exclaim: Warning! To anyone setting up the altrider skid plate - there is a recipe for disaster!
The problem seems to have lurked around in small batches before http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=6847.msg118259#msg118259
But this was on the new 2014 kit I was trying on my ES.
Basically the kickstand bolts that come with the kit are M10-40-1.5. They should be M10-40-1.25!
You're not normally tempted to keep trying to thread bolts that feel stiff... But with the amount of factory thread lock you just broke through to get out the OEMs, you might be tempted and jack the frame threads!
Luckily my OCD kept me from trying... But I wanted to post a heads up!
I love the other Altrider gear I got (engine bars and universal joint guard) so I don't want to steer anyone away - just a warning. I am sure they will get me sorted and I'll post an update when they do!
The problem seems to have lurked around in small batches before http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=6847.msg118259#msg118259
But this was on the new 2014 kit I was trying on my ES.
Basically the kickstand bolts that come with the kit are M10-40-1.5. They should be M10-40-1.25!
You're not normally tempted to keep trying to thread bolts that feel stiff... But with the amount of factory thread lock you just broke through to get out the OEMs, you might be tempted and jack the frame threads!
Luckily my OCD kept me from trying... But I wanted to post a heads up!
I love the other Altrider gear I got (engine bars and universal joint guard) so I don't want to steer anyone away - just a warning. I am sure they will get me sorted and I'll post an update when they do!