Don in Lodi
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What a fantastic sign though! ::008::avc8130 said:Went for a ride.
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PS: I wasn't "leisurely".
What you did to your Tenere today??!!
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Excuse the iPhone garage pics...still kind of a work in progress. Looking at enlarging the plastic piece over the rear brake reservoir. Got the ideas from a thread here somewhere...couldn't see paying ~$150 to accomplish the same thing.tomatocity said:
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Thank you. Very nice.
Ran into a local group of mostly sport bike riders while I was gassing up on Monday. One of the riders was somebody I know who works at the local Air Force base. They asked if me if I wanted to ride with them in the mountains. I figured why not, and that sporting the OEM side and top cases should make things even more interesting. After adding my bike to the fray, we had an eclectic mix of two Duc 1098's, a Duc 848, a ZX14, a Hayabusa, an XJ400, CBR250RR, and my Tenere.
Surprisingly, my 600 pound bike with full compliment of luggage hung with them really well in the mountains. There were some sections with sweepers where I'm sure the Duc's were taking it easy for the groups sake, but all and all I was impressed yet again with this bike. The 848 rider I was following for most of the ride asked me if I wanted to go ahead of him because he thought he was moving too slow for me, haha! Even though I changed bikes, I still have sport-bike rider's blood flowing through my veins. The Japanese riders preferred to move at faster clip than the Americans in our group, so I forged ahead with them through our second set of tight twisties. Again, the Tenere aquitted itself very well (loomed large in their mirrors). I had some side knobs to wear down on the K-60's before I change them out, so this worked out well. ::013:: We hit a rest stop prior to the return trip and everyone kept looking at my tires and asking me how much the bike weighed while shaking their heads in disbelief, haha! I think one of my saving graces in being able to hang with the Duc's is because the Japanese fella on the ZK14 insisted upon being the lead bike. He musta been the Alfa of the group because they all fell in behind him and obeyed his every command.
Anyhow, I had a blast. That ride confirmed once again that I chose the right bike.
Surprisingly, my 600 pound bike with full compliment of luggage hung with them really well in the mountains. There were some sections with sweepers where I'm sure the Duc's were taking it easy for the groups sake, but all and all I was impressed yet again with this bike. The 848 rider I was following for most of the ride asked me if I wanted to go ahead of him because he thought he was moving too slow for me, haha! Even though I changed bikes, I still have sport-bike rider's blood flowing through my veins. The Japanese riders preferred to move at faster clip than the Americans in our group, so I forged ahead with them through our second set of tight twisties. Again, the Tenere aquitted itself very well (loomed large in their mirrors). I had some side knobs to wear down on the K-60's before I change them out, so this worked out well. ::013:: We hit a rest stop prior to the return trip and everyone kept looking at my tires and asking me how much the bike weighed while shaking their heads in disbelief, haha! I think one of my saving graces in being able to hang with the Duc's is because the Japanese fella on the ZK14 insisted upon being the lead bike. He musta been the Alfa of the group because they all fell in behind him and obeyed his every command.
Anyhow, I had a blast. That ride confirmed once again that I chose the right bike.
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I gave my Super Ten its first oil and filter change under my care. Dealer said they changed the oil before I purchased, but now I have a baseline for my maintenance. I then spent the better part of 90 minutes chasing the oil level (which I was prepared for, having read various threads on this forum). Ended up taking almost 4 qts, but level is smack in the middle of the sight glass after warming engine up and letting it set for 10-15 minutes. Did it again this morning to confirm).
Took delivery of an SW Motech skidplate, and am awaiting the SW Motech crash bars which should arrive today. My first farkle was a Hepco & Becker (Wunderlich) windscreen bracket, which I installed last week.
Will install the plate and bars once I clean the bike following last weekends rainy ride. No use installing things over a dirty machine.
Took delivery of an SW Motech skidplate, and am awaiting the SW Motech crash bars which should arrive today. My first farkle was a Hepco & Becker (Wunderlich) windscreen bracket, which I installed last week.
Will install the plate and bars once I clean the bike following last weekends rainy ride. No use installing things over a dirty machine.
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OK, maybe not today.... but this past week.
OK, maybe not today.... but this past week.
roadrkt
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I have nothing to compare it to except the stock w/shield. It works better than oem for me. I will note it came out the box w/a couple scratches, one was fairly deep and the edges are not finished at all. But felt wind buffeting was noticeably better. I moved it to the lowest position and now have better view. In the high position, the top was just under my line of sight so lowering it made it better. I'm 6'0 and 34" inseam.mayassa said:
roadrkt
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Installed the Rox 2" pivoting, vibration damping risers with stock brake/clutch lines using the optional install kit from ADVRIDER.COM. BIG difference in felt vibration and much more comfortable position.
roadrkt
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Here is a link to the risers I used:roadrkt said:
http://www.altrider.com/rox-anti-vibration-elite-pivoting-handlebar-risers-2-25-rise-x-1-1-8-handlebar-clamp-x-1-8-handlebar/pid/939
..and here is the install kit:
http://www.altrider.com/rox-risers-install-kit-for-yamaha-super-tenere/pcid/1187-1
roadrkt
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Nice!! Now you've got a place to mount some highway pegs on that oem engine guard! My plan exactly.hodee said:
It was very windy the day I put it on, 25-30 mph steady winds with gusts to 40, I rode just over 100 miles. It was easy to feel the difference it made in riding temp and wind noise. The downside to such a large windshield is the leverage that is applied at the top of the shield. It for sure moved the bike around more and made it work a little more but, it's what I expected. I don't have anything to compare to other than the stock windshield and Yamaha acc large windshield. Since I ride until the gravel road to my houses freezes this will do the job of keeping the air off my torso and head in fine fashion. I have a TT adjustable windshield mount and I have yet to play with angle adjustments.creggur said:
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I rode mine down the BRP today. Started at the entrance to Skyline Drive and rode the BRP to route 60 to home. The ECUUnleashed worked flawlessly.
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I left Sarasota and took a hairy ride on I-275 through St Pete to a dealer who spooned on a set of Metzeler Tourance tires (for free!).
Hopefully, these last longer than the Tourance EXP's that came on the bike.
While there, I added a nice Tourmaster tank bag then stopped off at Cycle Gear on the way home and took advantage of a nice sale to grab two
pairs of much needed gloves. Very tired after that trip.
If that wasn't enough, I had an awesome filet and a fantastic cheese cake ( ::013:
at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse this evening with the family.
Not a bad day!
Hopefully, these last longer than the Tourance EXP's that came on the bike.
While there, I added a nice Tourmaster tank bag then stopped off at Cycle Gear on the way home and took advantage of a nice sale to grab two
pairs of much needed gloves. Very tired after that trip.
If that wasn't enough, I had an awesome filet and a fantastic cheese cake ( ::013:
at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse this evening with the family.Not a bad day!
cosmic
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Christmas came early this year...again.
-Long awaited TT ss crash bars
- oem headlight protection
- abs sensor protections
- rear break fluid protection
- enlarged break pedal
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Last, but not the least...
Little gem.. OTR shift lever
Oh yeah... New set of knobbies for today's adventure.
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-Long awaited TT ss crash bars
- oem headlight protection
- abs sensor protections
- rear break fluid protection
- enlarged break pedal
...
Last, but not the least...
Little gem.. OTR shift lever
Oh yeah... New set of knobbies for today's adventure.
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I like that shift lever Couldn't find anything on google shopping. Is it available shipped to the USA?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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http://off-the-road.de/en/home/
Looks like they will ship to the US...but based on today's exchange rate, it's about $115 before shipping...
racer1735
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Does the rear brake fluid protection keep muck and grunge fromt getting up behind the reservoir? Ive noticed that to be a problem on my Super Ten. Have seen the Hepco a& Becker version, which is a plate that mounts back there and looks like it would definitely fix that issue.
Also interested in how you like the headlight protector. I haven't seen the OEM version....am weighing that style vs. the 'grill' type that other manufacturers are offering.
Also interested in how you like the headlight protector. I haven't seen the OEM version....am weighing that style vs. the 'grill' type that other manufacturers are offering.
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