Roll up, roll up…

[Mark DrinkwalterMember]

OK, while we may have the low down on your suspension, we’ve finally got our sh!t together on “these here internets” so we can answer your suspension questions.

I have been designed Minister for the OBT Forum by Dr. Nick. I’m Mark Drinkwalter and I work for Nick at Teknik. We’ll now be regularly checking this thread to give you some timely answers to help you with your ups and downs.

You can check the team out at http://www.teknikmotorsport.com/about-teknik/team-teknik

You can also e-mail me directly if you have a top secret, private type questions sales@teknikmotorsport.com

If you’ve caught my act on the Oz VMX forum, you’ll know I offer life coaching and grammar lessons – tongue and cheek of course. I’ve promised Nick to be professional here, but you never know what might happen in the gentle haze of a fine single malt whiskey.

To rip off that wonderful half hour of TV that is Showtime’s Hung, I believe we at Teknik are “Happiness Consultants”. We’re here to help you get the best out of your bike and make your saddle time a happy time.

Remember there is no such thing as a dumb question, just my dumb answers.

Regards,
Rudy

[Mick DMember]

Sounds like a plan to me, welcome aboard Rudy!!
Cheers
Mick

[GregMember]

Good stuff Rudy, was a bit of a gap after Brad departed. Look forward to the quick wit :laugh:

[AlexMember]

That’s great news. As coincidence has it, a good mate and I have some KTM bouncy gear to send away somewhere in Jan/Feb for setup/maintenance. Big step for us. We are both quite reluctant to let anyone touch our bikes.
Looking forward to reading some good stuff on here soon then.

[Nick JacksonMember]

Hi Rudy
I’m picking up a 2009 Tenere in a week or so and it’s got stock suspension. I will be getting you guys to give it the works in Feburary but I have a ride to Nabiac planned before then.
Knowing TB a would guess the ride up from Sydney will include some challenges so I’d like to know how to get the best out of my stock set up.

I’m 95kg without gear and will have some camping gear and soft panniers on the back.

Your advice would be much appreciated.

Nick

[Mark DrinkwalterMember]

Hey Nick,

OK the best thing you can do with stock suspension on a Tenere’ is three things;

1. Pre-load the crap out of it. Crank up the front and read pre-load as much as your arse can stand. The bike is way under dampened stock and this is the only stock adjustment you can get away with to make it more dirt / adventure worthy.

2. Fit knobby tires. Good long distance knobs are going to give you the extra traction and feel off road you will appreciate while dealing with what Yamaha gave you.

3. Remember you’re dealing with a 200 plus kilo bike and not a 250 EX/RMX/WR/ whatever. Be cool for school when dealing with erosion ditches and tight single track and down hills until we can work our magic on her. She will get through anything a modern enduro bike can but remember to synchronize your right wrist and your brain for her size.

Happy trails until we see you,

Rudy

[Nick JacksonMember]

Thanks Rudy

I’ll do all the above and certainly keep no. 3 in mind at all times!!

Look forward to getting it set up on the Yamba weekend

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