Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

[biting_point]

The LHS crackcase seems like a magnet area for trapping sand, anyone knows if there are any accessories to cover it up?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/en0n/20120602_104233.jpg

 

yah man, always trapped with sand..

 

 

Sianzzzzz....

My bike was banged by a reversing van today!!!!

 

many scratches including my 2weeks old Gobi top case..!!

hopefully can full claim him!!

[whyzee]

Hope u r ok John, n may the claim go smoothly. See my fb post for another issue.

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Hope u r ok John, n may the claim go smoothly. See my fb post for another issue.

 

will check next week when i do my EO change and coolant change..

 

i'm ok.. bike was parked stationary..

[none]

I saw that you have barend and axle sliders and crash bar installed, hope that should cover some damages.

Hopefully the plastics were not scratched?

 

yah man, always trapped with sand..

 

 

Sianzzzzz....

My bike was banged by a reversing van today!!!!

 

many scratches including my 2weeks old Gobi top case..!!

hopefully can full claim him!!

[biting_point]

I saw that you have barend and axle sliders and crash bar installed, hope that should cover some damages.

Hopefully the plastics were not scratched?

 

Yup, crashbars saved the day.. Tarmac fall is really worse than on sand/mud..

 

Scratches on bared slider, hand guard, mirror, crashbar, rider and pillion foot pegs, side stand, main stand, shaft guard and my 2 weeks old Gobi top case..

 

Just my luck..

[hockie69]

Yup, crashbars saved the day.. Tarmac fall is really worse than on sand/mud..

 

Scratches on bared slider, hand guard, mirror, crashbar, rider and pillion foot pegs, side stand, main stand, shaft guard and my 2 weeks old Gobi top case..

 

Just my luck..

 

Take a deep breath & claim all....lolx

[D Falcon]

hi guys:),

 

Dont mind me interjecting,

 

I am really interested in the Super tenere however I'm a bit worried bout the seat height..

 

I,m a short 1.68 M..I'd like to know if there's anybody out there around my height or lower able to manhandle this beast..

 

Also, does Yamaha provide a customized lower seat like the Beemer does...

 

Thanks

[biting_point]

hi guys:),

 

Dont mind me interjecting,

 

I am really interested in the Super tenere however I'm a bit worried bout the seat height..

 

I,m a short 1.68 M..I'd like to know if there's anybody out there around my height or lower able to manhandle this beast..

 

Also, does Yamaha provide a customized lower seat like the Beemer does...

 

Thanks

 

shouldnt be a problem..

 

there's a low setting for the seat..

[whyzee]

We do have a few fellow riders around that height, or shorter.

 

There's high/low setting for the stock seat, otherwise, they do have an oem low seat.

[D Falcon]

Alright Guys..

 

Many Thanks for your input..

 

Hope to join u guys in the future..

 

Take care..ride safe:thumb:

[none]

I think my front forks are squeaking whenever going over bumps.

Not a very loud one, but definitely audible in low speed carpark ride.

Doesn't seems to leak oil though. Is it normal for a new bike?

[whyzee]

I think my front forks are squeaking whenever going over bumps.

Not a very loud one, but definitely audible in low speed carpark ride.

Doesn't seems to leak oil though. Is it normal for a new bike?

 

Yup. It's normal. It's not squeaking, but more of the way the front fork works.

[Nah]

BP quoted $30800 for a new S10 without accessories. Looks like price drops a little.

[Paikia44]

BP quoted $30800 for a new S10 without accessories. Looks like price drops a little.

 

Machine price or OTR price without insurance. There's still charges like IU, reg fees, road tax etc.

[none]

oh ok, tot there is something wrong with the forks.

 

Yup. It's normal. It's not squeaking, but more of the way the front fork works.

[iamlefty]

@whyzee i went to SK and he told me if i want to move out the side panniers with bushing it wont be strong. he advise me to move the top box behind but i guess at least 3inches back..so doubt i will be doing it man.. looks abit funny.. - vell

[iamlefty]

@whyzee i went to SK and he told me if i want to move out the side panniers with bushing it wont be strong. he advise me to move the top box behind but i guess at least 3inches back..so doubt i will be doing it man.. looks abit funny.. - vell

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so it's you that asks Gilbert..

he told me the better and easier option is to move the top case backwards by 1 inch or more until your OEM sides can open..

[iamlefty]

i did a mock up its about 3inch maybe cos mine is a junior top box..for whyzee's top box still have hope

[whyzee]

ahh. thanks for trying anyway. Maybe it need to be a one piece bushing? yah, for me, I only need 5mm.

 

well, anyway, wouldn't be getting the panniers so soon... new plans recently..

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i did a mock up its about 3inch maybe cos mine is a junior top box..for whyzee's top box still have hope

 

Junior is wide, so it would have problem with top opening side panniers..

have you consider other side panniers..?

 

I'm now looking at Caribou sides and Junior top..

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i did a mock up its about 3inch maybe cos mine is a junior top box..for whyzee's top box still have hope

 

Junior is wide, so it would have problem with top opening side panniers..

have you consider other side panniers..?

 

I'm now looking at Caribou sides and Junior top..

[none]

Anyone tried the shortening of the clutch switch trick?

Short mine for a day ride. Feels the lower gears at lower rpm

Much more power in acceleration now.

[biting_point]

Anyone tried the shortening of the clutch switch trick?

Short mine for a day ride. Feels the lower gears at lower rpm

Much more power in acceleration now.

 

Tried that.. Made the ride hard to control for a smooth ride..

Took it out after a ride.. Make the ride felt like tyre panchek..

 

Best to go for the ECU mod for smooth accel..

[Lighters]

Hi guys I have a 52l journey silver top box only to let go @$400. Comes with original spare key, top rack & pillion back rest.

Condition 9/10. Interested pls text me at 90307142