What you did to your Tenere today??!!

Boris

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Great you did it, I have heard that after you bleed the brakes many will cycle the ABS, why is that? is it needed to have the ABS cyled? what will happen if you do not cycle it? Regards to all.
As I understand it, brake fluid absorbs water and the ABS needs to be cycled to push through the fluid to replace with fresh fluid. 1, so the whole system has new fluid. 2, fluid with water isn’t good just sitting in the ABS unit, it rusts/rots/decays stuff.

ideally the ABS cycle should be part of the brake fluid refresh process.
 

Kruzzin5

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As I understand it, brake fluid absorbs water and the ABS needs to be cycled to push through the fluid to replace with fresh fluid. 1, so the whole system has new fluid. 2, fluid with water isn’t good just sitting in the ABS unit, it rusts/rots/decays stuff.

ideally the ABS cycle should be part of the brake fluid refresh process.
Agreed.
 

14kmtnman

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That picture was at about 5500-6000 miles. The final mileage for the rear Mitas E-07 + was 7000. It was at the wear bars. The front regular E-07 Dakar at 7000 miles still looks like new with very minor cupping starting toappear.
 

14kmtnman

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A 250 mile update for the new Mefo Super Explorer tires. 180 miles on pavement, rest on dry rutted clay tracks and crushed granite. Terryall and Goose Creek for those on the Colorado front range.

Expected - more noise and rougher ride. Yes there is more noise at all speeds. Not objectionable, it's just there. And that is with ear plugs in. It is not as high pitched as the Mitas E07's. A bit lower tone. For the first few stop signs the coarseness of the tires was very apparent. At end of day it was not that noticeable. Very strong traction going forward from a standing stop. Even in a deep sandy section I stopped in to take a picture. Strong stopping grip front and rear. Stopped straight and secure from about 20-25 on the crushed granite.

Unexpected - Very confident inspiring on pavement. On the straights or in the twisties. Stable at speeds up to an indicated 90mph, dirt or pavement. There were no issues with rain grooves like on the Mitas E07's (the E07's did take about 500 miles to break in and stop the rain groove hunting). Todays asphalt was all dry pavement. I am not overly pleased with the way the front end seems to wash out and or slide so easily. Didn't have to put a foot down to stabilize. Especially on the crushed granite (like 1/4" pea gravel) which is prevalent around the Deckers canyon, Pikes Peak area. The front end seemed to move and hunt more on the dry rutted clay tracks too. It almost made me feel like a noob again. Maybe it will take another ride or 2 to get used to the way the front tire moves around on the dirt.
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I saw this guy today
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elricfate

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A 250 mile update for the new Mefo Super Explorer tires. 180 miles on pavement, rest on dry rutted clay tracks and crushed granite. Terryall and Goose Creek for those on the Colorado front range.

Expected - more noise and rougher ride. Yes there is more noise at all speeds. Not objectionable, it's just there. And that is with ear plugs in. It is not as high pitched as the Mitas E07's. A bit lower tone. For the first few stop signs the coarseness of the tires was very apparent. At end of day it was not that noticeable. Very strong traction going forward from a standing stop. Even in a deep sandy section I stopped in to take a picture. Strong stopping grip front and rear. Stopped straight and secure from about 20-25 on the crushed granite.

Unexpected - Very confident inspiring on pavement. On the straights or in the twisties. Stable at speeds up to an indicated 90mph, dirt or pavement. There were no issues with rain grooves like on the Mitas E07's (the E07's did take about 500 miles to break in and stop the rain groove hunting). Todays asphalt was all dry pavement. I am not overly pleased with the way the front end seems to wash out and or slide so easily. Didn't have to put a foot down to stabilize. Especially on the crushed granite (like 1/4" pea gravel) which is prevalent around the Deckers canyon, Pikes Peak area. The front end seemed to move and hunt more on the dry rutted clay tracks too. It almost made me feel like a noob again. Maybe it will take another ride or 2 to get used to the way the front tire moves around on the dirt.
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I saw this guy today
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Oh man, you should have followed it and got a picture!

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Paletes3

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Checked the transmission for corrosion (all perfect thanks to Portugal’s climate) and wheel bearings and torqued everything to spec.
I’ve noticed most of the wheels nuts were overtightened. Probably when I did (the mechanic did) the last tire change - they tend to swear on arm torque calibration and sometimes “merda” happens.
(Excuse my English - non native speaker here)
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Jdubco

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Installed a dynamic rear plate so I can put on the rear back rest for when I ride with the wife. Not sure if it was factory or overzealous previous owner but the old rack was put on with red loctite making It a pain to remove. Electric impact didn't cut it had to pull out the air powered one. 20210412_222805.jpg
 

BaldKnob

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Installed a dynamic rear plate so I can put on the rear back rest for when I ride with the wife. Not sure if it was factory or overzealous previous owner but the old rack was put on with red loctite making It a pain to remove. Electric impact didn't cut it had to pull out the air powered one. View attachment 79214
Heat is the remedy for red Loctite.
 
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