[James BadgeryMember]

TB the suspension has been modified with a HD spring on the rear and revalveing and HD spring on the front

[James BadgeryMember]

Thanks Guys, but I have to admit that was all a bit confusing! So whats recommended is to drop the forks 10mm and even the luggage up ie:tank bag. The only thing is there was no luggage on the bike when I took it for a run, just empty panniers – so its going to get much worse when I load it up?
Jim

[James BadgeryMember]

Thanks TB, if I can get some T63s I will report back on how they went, hopefully going on a desert ride in August

Cheers Jim

[James BadgeryMember]

exellent review TB, just wondering if you have tried the Michelin T63 tyres? Also have you installed the Kev fuel mod, and if so has it made much of a difference to performance? I have put the mod in my XT and cant really tell if it has made many difference – though I have had great advice from Kev.

Cheers Jim

[James BadgeryMember]

Thanks TB
The stage 2 airbox cover I have replaces the snorkle on top with an open hole inlet. the stage 3 side cover does look dodgy and I agree it could let alot of dust in. Look forward to hearing about your ride, though I think I will be planning to do alot milder stuff on my tenere compared to what yours is going through.
cheers
Jim

[James BadgeryMember]

Quick question TB
I don`t know much about fuel injection, and was wondering did your bike need the fuel mixture changed with the new exhausts? Also I have read that the air flter is difficult to change and it might be worth swapping over to a DNA filter and stage 2 airbox cover. I have bought the airbox cover (but not the DNA filter yet) as I found with my DRZ400 if you open up the air flow you improve performance, but that had a standard carb, which I did not adjust and seemed to work fine. The instructions with the DNA airbox cover say to recalibrate the fuel injection so the bike does not run lean – so not sure what to do and thought you might have some insights.
cheers Jim

[James BadgeryMember]

Great review on the tenere, I`m sure to have lots of questions when I get a few miles on mine (flat out harvesting and sowing) – though I don`t agree with you that blue is gay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers
Jim

[James BadgeryMember]

Thanks TB, I look forward to the posts

Jim

[James BadgeryMember]

Thanks guys, I have nearly got this wind/noise issue sorted, though I think the more experience I get road riding, the more I will understand whats happening. I tried lowering the peak, but there was limited adjustment and it did not make any difference – so took it off and it immediately eliminated the head shudder thing.
I tried ear plugs (the foam industrial ones) and the noise/whistle was greatly reduced.
When I get the chance I will try some other helmets as I am sure the different shapes and styles must make a difference. Also TB I was wondering where you got the higher screen, and what other mods you have made to your tenere? Cheers Jim

[James BadgeryMember]

Thats good news, I was worried I would have to change the tubes if I had stuffed up putting the goo in. Do you have problems with the goo getting into the tire valve, and if you get a flat do you spin the wheel them pump it up or just pump it – and whats the best pump to take? thanks

[James BadgeryMember]

thanks Scott, first thing is to get some ear plugs and see what difference they make

[James BadgeryMember]

Thanks Bill. I will try on some mates helmets to see the difference. Who makes the M2R and is it a motocross,adventure or road helmet?

[James BadgeryMember]

Thanks Tramo, I might have to if I cant sort this out

[James BadgeryMember]

Thanks Mick. I think you are right about the fairing – I have never ridden a bike that has one – will have to experiment and see where it is deflecting the air.

[James BadgeryMember]

Thanks Bol, good to hear there are some old bulls near by. I have done the Nundle ride a couple of times and it was pretty hairy. I am taking the DRZ into ride!motorcycles on Monday to trade it in on a Yamaha 660 tenere (I think) – I`ll see what I come out with.
cheers Jim

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