Grechy,
With regards to the Tenere, I now have 29,000klm’s mostly in the dirt and have found the following:-
* Cush drive rubbers are not an issue, just replace them periodically ( maybe every 6-7,000k’s ) and are easy to check when you are changing tyres – cheap from Off The Road in Germany and they appear to be better than the OEM ones
* Suspension – yes the upgrade transforms the bike, got mine done by Paul Baeriche ( MPE Suspension in Caloundra QLD ) absolutely first rate, a much better bike
* Fitted Leo Vince pipes ( x 2 ) and this gave the bike better throttle response and a slight performance lift, they sound great without having to wear earplugs to stop from going deaf, easy to fit as well.
* The only other mod I would recommend is the Hepco/Becker engine bars, and the Wolfman Expedition soft panniers and frames form Adventuremoto, a first rate product
* Then theres the usual other parts required ( Barkbusters, headlight protector etc )
* The Tenere is a little tall, but I agree with an earlier comment, if you are going to ride it, its not an issue, but if you are going to ” paddle it ” its bloody tall.
These bikes are bloody strong, and dont throw parts like some other brands I know.
Go for it, buy the bastard and get riding !!
regards,
Shane
