What you did to your Tenere today??!!

[jhansen]

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[MFP]

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It really is a good piece of gear. I put about 400 miles on the gel-pad this past weekend and I was very impressed with how much the stock seat comfort improved. It takes a few hours for the pad to conform to your
butt shape and it makes the seat feel a bit taller but by the second day of use it flattened down and had my butt prints firmly formed.
BTW I am 6’2” 235lbs.

 

[Supertenere2014]

How did you keep the lines and curves so straight and smooth? Did you make up a jig to cut this plate? Nice job!

Thanks very much! Apologies, I haven't checked back here in a couple weeks. My approach was pretty basic, I drew the design onto the aluminum plate with a pencil and ruler so all the holes / slots in the plates would be in-line and balanced. Then a I used a drill press to drill holes at the ends of each slot, and then a jigsaw with metal cutting blade to cut out the remaining pieces of the slot between the drilled holes. Then used a basic flat metal file to soften the edges. Again with the drill press to countersink holes for fasten to the bike. I used some self-etching aluminum primer and a matte black paint afterwards to finish.

 

[Sierra1]

The right tool(s) for the job makes SUCH a difference. (of course ya' got to know how to use those "right tools") Well done.

 

[Supertenere2014]

It really is a good piece of gear. I put about 400 miles on the gel-pad this past weekend and I was very impressed with how much the stock seat comfort improved. It takes a few hours for the pad to conform to your
butt shape and it makes the seat feel a bit taller but by the second day of use it flattened down and had my butt prints firmly formed.
BTW I am 6’2” 235lbs.

Nice, thanks for posting this. I'm a tall guy as well (6'5") and have the seat maxed in height, so would appreciate even another 1/2 inch. And more comfort wouldn't hurt either!

 

[MFP]

Nice, thanks for posting this. I'm a tall guy as well (6'5") and have the seat maxed in height, so would appreciate even another 1/2 inch. And more comfort wouldn't hurt either!

Glad to pass it on to those who might benefit from this nice piece of gear.

 

[moto.monk]

Race tech spring swap. Corona CA

 

[SkunkWorks]

Race tech spring swap. Corona CA
View attachment 66700

Can you provide some details?
What spring did you go with?
I'm assuming you set it up to your riding weight..........
How much was the swap?

 

[moto.monk]

Can you provide some details?
What spring did you go with?
I'm assuming you set it up to your riding weight..........
How much was the swap?

race tech ,$20 for install even though a sale rep over the phone said it was free if you bought there products, $135 for spring and another $40 for the collars and for my weight. *update looks like they messed up the install and the bottom of the spring is much farther forward then the top causing the shock not to fit.

 

[jeckyll]

I got my butt in gear and checked the spokes (and adjusted a few). Overdue

No pictures, it wasn't that exciting

 

[SkunkWorks]

race tech ,$20 for install even though a sale rep over the phone said it was free if you bought there products, $135 for spring and another $40 for the collars and for my weight. *update looks like they messed up the install and the bottom of the spring is much farther forward then the top causing the shock not to fit. View attachment 66703

Darn............that's a bummer.
I'm sure they'll fix it for you, but sucks you have to delay riding it now.

 

[moto.monk]

Darn............that's a bummer.
I'm sure they'll fix it for you, but sucks you have to delay riding it now.

Ya I know im trying not to get mad because I expected to get done right. But the mechanic look young so....

 

[SHUMBA]

It really is a good piece of gear. I put about 400 miles on the gel-pad this past weekend and I was very impressed with how much the stock seat comfort improved. It takes a few hours for the pad to conform to your
butt shape and it makes the seat feel a bit taller but by the second day of use it flattened down and had my butt prints firmly formed.
BTW I am 6’2” 235lbs.

Hmmm. I'm envious, cause I'm a short ass, at 5 foot 8. So anything added to my lower OEM Yamaha seat would elevate my feet form the ground.
Solution, I just place my feet on the foot pegs and lock my knees onto the tank pads and then stretch the legs.
Now, if y'all haven't tried this, then set your senter stand and practice it in your garage or driveway. Please don't git in wrong on the ride.
SHUMBA

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[HAUSIDMT]

Pulled the wheels for some new tires. Next is to rebuild the forks. She needs a little TLC, before hitting the road. But it’s nice to have a little project right now.

 

[LoFlow]

I decided to put this TT fuel bottle holder to use for day trips, by making some mounting blocks and a plate. A little overkill for sure.

 

[tallpaul]

Ya I know im trying not to get mad because I expected to get done right. But the mechanic look young so....

Looking at the picture of the unit sat on your tank bag it looks like the spring outside diameter is too big. It's barely sat on the seat at one end but it does look central.

 

[EVLED]

Hmmm. I'm envious, cause I'm a short ass, at 5 foot 8. So anything added to my lower OEM Yamaha seat would elevate my feet form the ground.
Solution, I just place my feet on the foot pegs and lock my knees onto the tank pads and then stretch the legs.
Now, if y'all haven't tried this, then set your senter stand and practice it in your garage or driveway. Please don't git in wrong on the ride.
SHUMBA

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One solution that doesn't add to the weight:

 

[moto.monk]

Looking at the picture of the unit sat on your tank bag it looks like the spring outside diameter is too big. It's barely sat on the seat at one end but it does look central.

ya stuck out a lot but its suppose to be 2.5 inches around on but both sides but I will find out tomorrow

 

[jrusell]

Most standard aftermarket springs are 2.25 inches ID. This sometimes causes issues with bikes like ours that use weird small diameter stock springs. Aftermarket springs the same ID as Japanese stock springs are hard to find.
Take the shock off and spin the spring 1/2 way around so the gap in the spring faces the swingarm. As soon as you sit on the bike it will clear

 

[moto.monk]

Most standard aftermarket springs are 2.25 inches ID. This sometimes causes issues with bikes like ours that use weird small diameter stock springs. Aftermarket springs the same ID as Japanese stock springs are hard to find.
Take the shock off and spin the spring 1/2 way around so the gap in the spring faces the swingarm. As soon as you sit on the bike it will clear

Ya but still hit under spring movement and had the spring swap done at a shop