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I like those crashbars. What type are they?Reveille said:Added a Rigid 6" LED spot flood combo! Relay off the pink high beam switch activated. Happy Birthday to me
What you did to your Tenere today??!!
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AltRider stainless. They fit nice and are very solid.Mzee said:
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Seeing as it is pissing rain out for the last two days. I went out to the garage and checked the throttle sync.
I synced it once before with my home made manometer. I bought a Harmonizer a long time ago and finally used it.
It read 008 off with a happy face present. Gave the left side a slight tweak and it zeroed out. Used my 90 degree hex carb adjuster to reach the screw. No tank lift was necessary and it took about 15 minutes start to end. Hope it stops raining soon.
I synced it once before with my home made manometer. I bought a Harmonizer a long time ago and finally used it.
It read 008 off with a happy face present. Gave the left side a slight tweak and it zeroed out. Used my 90 degree hex carb adjuster to reach the screw. No tank lift was necessary and it took about 15 minutes start to end. Hope it stops raining soon.
Got a set of balls.
RAM Mount balls that is. These are mounted on studs that fit the handlebar top clamp. Since I have the Rox up and back risers, even the shortest of the 3 supplied bolts is too long. I cut about a centimeter off of each bolt. This replaces a double handlebar clamp type RAM mount that wasn't secure enough.
Got these from GPS City. http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-motorcycle-handlebar-clamp-ram-b-367u.html#specifications
For some reason, I have the urge to twiddle them like joy sticks.
RAM Mount balls that is. These are mounted on studs that fit the handlebar top clamp. Since I have the Rox up and back risers, even the shortest of the 3 supplied bolts is too long. I cut about a centimeter off of each bolt. This replaces a double handlebar clamp type RAM mount that wasn't secure enough.
Got these from GPS City. http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-motorcycle-handlebar-clamp-ram-b-367u.html#specifications
For some reason, I have the urge to twiddle them like joy sticks.
So instead of growing a pair you shrunk them!Boondocker said:Got a set of balls.
RAM Mount balls that is. These are mounted on studs that fit the handlebar top clamp. Since I have the Rox up and back risers, even the shortest of the 3 supplied bolts is too long. I cut about a centimeter off of each bolt. This replaces a double handlebar clamp type RAM mount that wasn't secure enough.
Got these from GPS City. http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-motorcycle-handlebar-clamp-ram-b-367u.html#specifications
For some reason, I have the urge to twiddle them like joy sticks.
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OEM tyres removed at 5300 miles and Pilot Road 4s put on in their place.
Changed the oil and oil filter on mine. Had to take off the Alt Rider skid plate as the front drain hole doesn't allow using a socket to take the bolt off like the rear. Did not have a beefy enough wrench to do the job.
Now, the worst part. The dealer did the 600 mile service (free). Why did they torque the oil filter on so much that I ended up having to use the screw driver through the filter routine??? Arghhh.
Mark
Now, the worst part. The dealer did the 600 mile service (free). Why did they torque the oil filter on so much that I ended up having to use the screw driver through the filter routine??? Arghhh.
Mark
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Show us a pic of those would ya! Interested to see how they look. ::008::frez said:
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I took possesion , after being 4 months without a bike after selling my Vstrom, of this 2010 model
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Congratulations! It looks to be in perfect condition. Enjoy!Raggety said:
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Once you get a few miles on the PR4s hows 'bout a report?frez said:
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Took the ST to Bobby J's in Albuquerque Throttle bodies synchronized and air filter under $90.00 total!! ::012::
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Changed the engine oil for the second time (at 7,500) to full-synthetic Mobile 1. Easy access makes this maintenance a joy. Finding out my brand new Craftsman socket set skipped right over 12mm, tempered that joy - a 12mm socket is what is need for both drain bolts. Good to see the manual's specification of 3.69 qts of oil (w/filter change) is accurate.
Refreshed the final drive oil while I was at it. (Made two trips to the dealer when counter jockey recommended wrong lube.) Friction modified Yamahalube may have worked, but their own website recommends their exclusive lube for the Super Tenere (along with the FJR & V-Max). Twenty-five bucks for Yamahalube is outrageous, but I was too lazy to return to the dealer even when I discovered, on-line, that Mobile 1 final drive oil is only $11.
I didn't understand how to correctly use the center-stand at the time. So, wifey held the bike upright, while I refilled the final drive with a turkey baster (...her idea). In retrospect, I would have returned the Yamahalube just because Mobile 1 has a handy fill spout built-in. (Now I gotta replace a Turkey Baster!)
Learned to use the center-stand after-the-fact…
Bike still shifts clunky, but that old Yamahalube was looked pretty thin…
Refreshed the final drive oil while I was at it. (Made two trips to the dealer when counter jockey recommended wrong lube.) Friction modified Yamahalube may have worked, but their own website recommends their exclusive lube for the Super Tenere (along with the FJR & V-Max). Twenty-five bucks for Yamahalube is outrageous, but I was too lazy to return to the dealer even when I discovered, on-line, that Mobile 1 final drive oil is only $11.
I didn't understand how to correctly use the center-stand at the time. So, wifey held the bike upright, while I refilled the final drive with a turkey baster (...her idea). In retrospect, I would have returned the Yamahalube just because Mobile 1 has a handy fill spout built-in. (Now I gotta replace a Turkey Baster!)
Learned to use the center-stand after-the-fact…
Bike still shifts clunky, but that old Yamahalube was looked pretty thin…
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Installed a Fuzeblock, battery tender quick connect that will also run a mini pump, wired in a Garmin Montana.
Got the electrical basics done and looking forward to installing some protection next.
And thank you to those who have posted install location for the Fuzeblock.
Got the electrical basics done and looking forward to installing some protection next.
And thank you to those who have posted install location for the Fuzeblock.
Did you lube the shifter? Recommended to do at oil change interval.
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Got an afternoon ride in the woods
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Don in Lodi, Jeff and I gathered at Jeff's garage... changed/cleaned air cleaners and sync'd TB's... Thanks Jeff.
Afterwards rode to the river with Tom (Triumph Explorer) and visited 'Al the Wops' and 'Fosters Bighorn' for a cold beverage. Damn I don't like loud biker bars.
The return river ride was curvy, fast, and smooth. Tenere keeps on getting better with time.
Afterwards rode to the river with Tom (Triumph Explorer) and visited 'Al the Wops' and 'Fosters Bighorn' for a cold beverage. Damn I don't like loud biker bars.
The return river ride was curvy, fast, and smooth. Tenere keeps on getting better with time.
It remains unseasonably cool here, but at least the sun is shining, so it was a good day to ride to work. Just having my Super Ten in the parking lot makes Monday better!
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I am halfway through my final exams for the semester. So I took a break from the studying and did a trial run of putting both bikes - the SuperTen and the WRR - on the trailer in advance of my 10-day trip to WV for the semester break.
I have never had both of the rides on this trailer at once and wanted to see how it will all fit and work out for the tie-down straps. And then there was the weight concern. I sold off my truck for school and all I have is the Soobie Outback Wagon (6spd manual) to tow with. It has a 600lb tongue weight limit and a 2200lb tow capacity limit. I knew I was below that threshold, but wanted to know just how close I was so I did not overpack the car on top of the trailer weight. So I towed the rig over to Southern States where they weighed the whole outfit twice for a total of $5. The first weight below (in red) is the trailer plus the two bikes ONLY. The middle weight is trailer, bikes, car, me... everything. And the weight in yellow is the weight of only the tongue jack sitting on the scale in order to get an idea of what kinda load the hitch would be taking. The trailer is listed as 350lb empty by the manufacturer's website so that puts both bikes right at around 1000lb combined when you take away the plywood, cam straps, and anything else.
Now I just gotta get through two more exams and then I am on the road back home to WV for ten days of pure dual-sporting bliss!
I have never had both of the rides on this trailer at once and wanted to see how it will all fit and work out for the tie-down straps. And then there was the weight concern. I sold off my truck for school and all I have is the Soobie Outback Wagon (6spd manual) to tow with. It has a 600lb tongue weight limit and a 2200lb tow capacity limit. I knew I was below that threshold, but wanted to know just how close I was so I did not overpack the car on top of the trailer weight. So I towed the rig over to Southern States where they weighed the whole outfit twice for a total of $5. The first weight below (in red) is the trailer plus the two bikes ONLY. The middle weight is trailer, bikes, car, me... everything. And the weight in yellow is the weight of only the tongue jack sitting on the scale in order to get an idea of what kinda load the hitch would be taking. The trailer is listed as 350lb empty by the manufacturer's website so that puts both bikes right at around 1000lb combined when you take away the plywood, cam straps, and anything else.
Now I just gotta get through two more exams and then I am on the road back home to WV for ten days of pure dual-sporting bliss!
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You need to be sure the front wheels are anchored so they don't twist, and they will twist. A chock is the proper way to keep things from twisting, but I've seen a pair of boards screwed to the decking on either side of the tire keep things from going catastrophic.