Jan’s Tenere 660

[Jan Marais-van VuurenMember]

Hi folks, if you are interested, here are some photos of my Tenere modifications.

http://s1086.photobucket.com/albums/j452/TenereTravelers/Tenere%20XT660Z%20modifications/
http://photobucket.com/TenereTravelers

and some photos of last Sunday’s ride.

http://s1086.photobucket.com/albums/j452/TenereTravelers/Sunday%20Trip%20-%204%20July%202011/

Cheers, Jan

[Dwayne OMember]

There`s always interest for bike stuff & trip reports on here Jan
It gives us something to look at when it`s dark outside :laugh:

Thanx mate

[Jan Marais-van VuurenMember]

Hi folks, no story, just a quick pic of me and the Tenere:) It is going to Teknik’s tomorrow for the full suspension overhaul to beef it up a bit. As you can see, we normally travel 2 up and can add up to 30 kg of luggage. All up extra max weight (rider, passenger and 30 kg of luggage) is around 180kg (still 10 kg shy of the max limit of 190 kg). That said, the suspension is suffering when loaded up so a visit to Teknik is going to sort that out!

http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j452/TenereTravelers/Sunday%20Trip%20-%204%20July%202011/DSC00068.jpg

[Jan Marais-van VuurenMember]

Sorry folks, for whatever reason the photo did not load and created a duplicate posting :unsure:

You can see the photo here in Photobucket

http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j452/TenereTravelers/Sunday%20Trip%20-%204%20July%202011/DSC00068.jpg

[GregMember]

TenereTravelers wrote:

Hi folks, no story, just a quick pic of me and the Tenere:) It is going to Teknik’s tomorrow for the full suspension overhaul to beef it up a bit. As you can see, we normally travel 2 up and can add up to 30 kg of luggage. All up extra max weight (rider, passenger and 30 kg of luggage) is around 180kg (still 10 kg shy of the max limit of 190 kg). That said, the suspension is suffering when loaded up so a visit to Teknik is going to sort that out!

http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j452/TenereTravelers/Sunday%20Trip%20-%204%20July%202011/DSC00068.jpg

I got mine setup for 160ish and Nick and I both thought it would be to heavy but I am happy with it, very happy actually

Dont forget to tell them your an Old Bull and get your discount

TB

[Jan Marais-van VuurenMember]

Thanks mate, I will make sure to mention it I actually think that we are going to duplicate your setup as my riding is also a compromise between me riding single (most of the time) or with the boss on the back (weekends) with some luggage to fully loaded for longer trips (occasionally). Your comments and reviews have been duly noted! cheers, Jan

[GregMember]

When its done and I am back from the states I will be doing some big one day and two day rides out of Sydney west, south and north.

TB

[Jan Marais-van VuurenMember]

TB, that sounds like a plan in the making.. kinda, like a long winter ride to test all the cold weather gear out Almost a dumb and dumber sort of ride :laugh:

I may just join you!

Cheers,

Jan

[Jan Marais-van VuurenMember]

I picked up the bike from Teknik’s on Friday after having a “Greg spec” fitted In short, I am very happy with the result and the bike now feels much firmer and certainly does not dive as much under braking. It also feels coming out of corners as if there is more direct drive under acceleration. If you plan on either loading up your Tenere or to go serious off roading, I recommend this upgrade as a fantastic investment.

http://s1086.photobucket.com/albums/j452/TenereTravelers/Tenere%20XT660Z%20modifications/

Cheers,

Jan

[GregMember]

TenereTravelers wrote:

I picked up the bike from Teknik’s on Friday after having a “Greg spec” fitted
Cheers,

Jan

Nice I got it named after mine was the first I feel all warm and fuzzy :laugh:

It’s a good thing now eh? You right about the front end and the drive out of corners

TB

[pedroMember]

hi jan just wondered where you got the 12v additions from i cant find one over here perth for under $40 and there huge.are they fused and what size fuses thanks cheers pedro

[Nick JacksonMember]

pedro wrote:

hi jan just wondered where you got the 12v additions from i cant find one over here perth for under $40 and there huge.are they fused and what size fuses thanks cheers pedro

Hey Pedro , check out the powerlet gear too, the plugs don’t vibrate out when riding and they are slightly smaller than a cigarette point.

Nick

[Jan Marais-van VuurenMember]

Hi Pedro,

I bought them from Repco. They are Narva units (I am not sure how much I paid for them but it was not much). I also bought separate blade fuse holders and wired them up with 5A fuses each (I don’t need that much and will change them to 2A when I get the chance).

Here is a photo of the blade fuses.

[attachment=2675]DSC00105.JPG[/attachment]

Cheers TT

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