What you did to your Tenere today??!!

[Swagger]

Took the Tenere into London today .... down the Olympic lanes all the way. There is no traffic in London it's fantastic.

 

[stevepsd]

115F here yesterday......plus it's humid, so the evap coolers don't really work. 84F in the house. The ride back from work was fun. Not.

 

[jajpko]

115F here yesterday......plus it's humid, so the evap coolers don't really work. 84F in the house. The ride back from work was fun. Not.

Dude, you need some real A/C... :exclaim:

 

[stevepsd]

Dude, you need some real A/C... :exclaim:

Not at 25+ cents/kWh! (some of the highest electricity rates in the nation) Would have to get a second job just to pay for the electricity. Luckily it is usually humid for only 2 weeks or so in the summer, after that the evap works pretty good. That's why I'm normally in Oregon this time of year.....

 

[jajpko]

Not at 25+ cents/kWh! (some of the highest electricity rates in the nation) Would have to get a second job just to pay for the electricity. Luckily it is usually humid for only 2 weeks or so in the summer, after that the evap works pretty good. That's why I'm normally in Oregon this time of year.....

Understood.. I would like to spend the summer in the mountains also, but my wife still works.. :'(

 

[ggeorge11]

Spent the day getting my Texas Tenere decals on, and the look GREAT! Thanks Jaxxon! Then comes the tough part, I had to explain that the 10-R is NOT the only bike in my life. I finally got the rear wheel done for my MZ Baghira, and she is back on the road (and trails and back roads)! I will say she took it rather well! :'(

But The MZ is too special not to keep, and makes for a great short trip bike on these back roads! That is why I ordered the spokes from Woody's , I will be doing the front wheel, this winter when it is too cold to ride her!

 

[Tremor38]

Understood.. I would like to spend the summer in the mountains also, but my wife still works.. :'(

Any updates on the metal in you final drive?

 

[jajpko]

Any updates on the metal in you final drive?

Not really. The shop took it apart, but did not remove any bearings. Checked the play and all was good. Either it was a fluke or the needle bearing is going. I did notice some metal bits in that area but they did not pull. I am using it and all seems good. Only time will tell. ::025::

If it does go south, the warranty will cover it, so I'm just gonna keep on rideing.. ::26::

On another note, have you had a chance to look at the new Honda crf250l? I've been looking for a wrr but no luck on a good used one, so am thinking of the Honda.

 

[pteppic]

Re: Re: What you did to your Tenere today??!!

Mounted the "Screaming Banshee" finally. It's loud. ::008:: http://screaming-banshee.com/

Is that the "together" version or the sexier two-piece?

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[Tremor38]

Not really. The shop took it apart, but did not remove any bearings. Checked the play and all was good. Either it was a fluke or the needle bearing is going. I did notice some metal bits in that area but they did not pull. I am using it and all seems good. Only time will tell. ::025::

If it does go south, the warranty will cover it, so I'm just gonna keep on rideing.. ::26::

On another note, have you had a chance to look at the new Honda crf250l? I've been looking for a wrr but no luck on a good used one, so am thinking of the Honda.

That one seems like a good alternative. It uses the CBR250R powerplant which so far has proven to be very reliable, flexible and capable (typically Honda). I haven't rode the CRF yet, but test rode a CBR250R and really liked the power delivery. It will leave the Ninja 250 gasping for air when going over mountain passes, because there is more low-end torgue available, but it gives up a bit at the top end in areas with less hills. Very smooth motor as well. It sounds like just what the doctor ordered in a dual sport frame. Alternator capacity is reported to be 340 watts wich is pretty much on par with the WRR...glad to see that not only Yamaha is doing this with their smaller dual sports. The KLX stator pales in comparison. The CRF also seems to be designed as a pretty capable trail bike, ala WRR. There will always be people who wank about the weight, but most of them are camparing it to a barely street legal and comparibly unreliable KTM or their old air-cooled dual sports..it's just not the same thing. I predict this bike to sell like hotcakes, as the sticker price is less than the WRR for a similar machine, but barely sneezing distance above the price of the KLX250S, which is just EFI slapped onto an outdated engine. OOPS, guess you guys still don't get the EFI KLX stateside. The KLX is a decent 'value' pick, but it gives up power, and, IMO, is less off road worthy with the decreased suspension travel on the newer models.

 

[jajpko]

That one seems like a good alternative. It uses the CBR250R powerplant which so far has proven to be very reliable, flexible and capable (typically Honda). I haven't rode the CRF yet, but test rode a CBR250R and really liked the power delivery. It will leave the Ninja 250 gasping for air when going over mountain passes, because there is more low-end torgue available, but it gives up a bit at the top end in areas with less hills. Very smooth motor as well. It sounds like just what the doctor ordered in a dual sport frame. Alternator capacity is reported to be 340 watts wich is pretty much on par with the WRR...glad to see that not only Yamaha is doing this with their smaller dual sports. The KLX stator pales in comparison. The CRF also seems to be designed as a pretty capable trail bike, ala WRR. There will always be people who wank about the weight, but most of them are camparing it to a barely street legal and comparibly unreliable KTM or their old air-cooled dual sports..it's just not the same thing. I predict this bike to sell like hotcakes, as the sticker price is less than the WRR for a similar machine, but barely sneezing distance above the price of the KLX250S, which is just EFI slapped onto an outdated engine.

Thanks for that info. We don't have them yet in the states, but dealers are taking orders. Should be in the showrooms by September..
I'll take the wrr if it comes first, but the Honda is on the radar. Need to see it in person. I do like the seat height and the style of the seat.

 

[TheFlyingSorcerer]

A nice balmy, sunny 23 Celcius in Vancouver. Was on my 1st long bike roadtrip from BC to Galveston back in '90. Died trying to eat the infamous 5 lb steak at "the Big Texan" in Amarillo. Do those eateries still exist?

 

[DinX]

Parked it in my garage with 3434km on the trip counter after my 1 week Alps trip.

Pictures here: https://plus.google.com/photos/105240583180596123625/albums/5768736098440718401?authkey=CLjj7qHRudX1BQ

 

[1reddawg]

Thanks for sharing your trip with us Dinx. ::008:: ::008::Life dosent get much better than that!! ::012:: ::012::

 

[plugugly]

Is that the "together" version or the sexier two-piece?

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It's the two piece, I did a brief write-up of the rest of the install in this thread. http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=4975

 

[coastie]

DinX, 37 Euros to fill up, OUCH! I will try to remember not to complain about gas prices here in America. Great pictures, looks like you had a blast. Is that a two person tent and do you find it large enough? I have a similar MSR 1 man tent that is just to small. I was thinking about getting a three man tent.

 

[DinX]

DinX, 37 Euros to fill up, OUCH! I will try to remember not to complain about gas prices here in America. Great pictures, looks like you had a blast. Is that a two person tent and do you find it large enough? I have a similar MSR 1 man tent that is just to small. I was thinking about getting a three man tent.

It's a Tadpole 23DL a "1,5 person tent". It's a bit small yes

 

[EricV]

A nice balmy, sunny 23 Celcius in Vancouver. Was on my 1st long bike roadtrip from BC to Galveston back in '90. Died trying to eat the infamous 5 lb steak at "the Big Texan" in Amarillo. Do those eateries still exist?

42C here yesterday, and yes, there are still lots of places with massive hunks of meat that are free if you can eat it all in the time required. The Big Texan still exists, including their 72 ounce steak contest. http://www.bigtexan.com/free72.html

 

[Big Blu]

Added ROX risers, 1"x1", yesterday. Turn in seem to have improved a bit, I'm thinking the 1" back adds a some leverage to the bars....... maybe.

I also visited the dealer yesterday and had him correct the binding throttle issue, seems another dealer damaged the throttle tube when he installed the heated grips, all is well now. It was an expensive visit to the dealer for this service. He's also a gun dealer and while waiting for the throttle tube to be fixed I checked out the new micro 9mm pocket pistols and came home with a Kahr CM9 and a repaired throttle tube! It was a good day.

Regards, Paul

 

[pteppic]

Re: Re: What you did to your Tenere today??!!

It's the two piece, I did a brief write-up of the rest of the install in this thread. http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=4975

Thanks!

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