What you did to your Tenere today??!!

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Changed the plugs. I forgot about the evil airbox hose, as the clamp wasn't even holding it on! Dealer was the last one that worked on it for the throttle recall. Hmmm. I "fixed" the clamp issue. Brought it up to just about where I needed it and put a proper hose clamp above it. My thinking it would stop the hose clamp from falling down while I dicked around trying to get tightened. They sure don't make life easy! Just curious. My bike is a'13, the manual I have is for a '12, and it shows formed "o ring" type gaskets between the top and bottom of the air box as well as the between the bottom and the air filter. No such animals in my bike. It looks like the top and bottom fit nicely into each other as the top has a recess into which the bottom fits nicely. The bottom also has a recess into which a raised portion of the filter fits into. I got it with 15,000 km on it a couple of years ago, and I don't think either the plugs or filter has been changed.
Never mind, being a clown. The gaskets were there. The parts list make them look big, like shaped O-Rings or something. They're a LOT smaller, like a small felt gasket with a black cover. Thanks to BCooper for your help.
 

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Definitely can be because of the spokes. It isn't hard to pull a wheel out of true when tightening them.

What was your process when you looked at yours? Did you check / tighten each one in order (ie 1,2,3,4,....) or did you skip around in some predetermined pattern?

The good news is that the problem, most likely, can be fixed.
I did 1, 8, 2, 9...
So the wheel was trued, but there's still some wobbling at 30-40 mph, even at straight.
 

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I did 1, 8, 2, 9...
So the wheel was trued, but there's still some wobbling at 30-40 mph, even at straight.

Eric v had a great method which is explained on another thread. I use it, and so far so good. At this point, I would just take the wheel to a bicycle shop and let them do it.
 

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There's plenty of grease in there now.................

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I use Mobil-1 Synthetic grease.

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Top Clamp not torqued down yet. Need to install the forks first to line everything up.
Leaving them off for the time being, as I have other stuff to do to the bike first.
 

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probably a dumb question but… Would it be possible to drill and tap for a grease nipple like Harley-Davidson does?
You probably could, but probably best to just pull it apart and grease it up.
 

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Didn't get much done today (Had to replace the Alternator in my Grand Cherokee)

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I did receive these "Wheel-Bolt Conversion Studs" from a company called "Venom Wheel Accessories"

I ordered two of them, and the total came to $8.81
They are grade 10.9, 12x1.25 and were supposed to be 75mm long (not sure why they sent me 2 different size ones.
It didn't matter because I was planning to cut them down anyway (75mm is the shortest they have)
They have a recessed hex socket to install them.
Just need to get a couple lock-nuts and I'll replace the front skid-plate bolts.

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More maintenance on a customers bike..... Darn near bone dry ! Take care of your machine, this is crazy.. For friends and folks that know me, I always have to say, please dont power wash your bikes.... Good way to an early death (parts wise). Fork seals, fork oil, wheel bearings, brakes, electronics, drive unit, Etc.... Ive seen it all over 35+ years of wrenching. These bikes that come with virtually no grease, the power washer is just adding water to a rusty bolt ! NOT GOOD ! :)

Here are a few photos of the rear end off this bike after 28K. After I got done it was slathered up in grease, reinstalled and then wiped down. The lower suspension bolts were basically seized in the bore. I have to fight with them to come out. Im sure that was some nice smooth performing suspension, NOT ! Ha-Ha-Ha

Anytime the axles are coming out for a tire change make sure there is "some" grease on the axle. Im seeing more and more DRY axles. A thin coat is a must, IMOP.

Also, im noticing that (person who last changed the tires) are not torquing the rear axle nut to the proper spec, and the rear pinch bolt is not to proper spec. Please check these, im seeing some nutty stuff, WAY to tight, or way to loose.... If you're visiting a dealer that does not use a real torque wrench on your bike, you might consider a different place. If you see a mechanic using an impact gun to re install your front or rear axles you should probably RUN ! Ive seen guys at dealerships using small impact guns to zip bolts in on engines and other sensitive (TQ) parts... Im a super stickler for this stuff and do not tolerate jamming bolts back into any part of a machine. Sad part is that 99% of customers never know they are paying to have there bike 'messed up'...

Enough soap box, you guys be safe ! LOL ha-ha-ha



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I had an oil pan installed on a ZRX 1200. The oil plug vibrated out while I was doin 50 mph in a curve. Full lock power slide. When I got it hauled home. I noticed the horn was hangin by the wires. SMH
 
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