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usi wrote:

How many of those allen heads ended up in the bin? I know ive got a pile ! :whistle:

None yet mate, if I do round any out its ok because I have two bikes there and the rounded out ones I can put on Mick’s bike :laugh: :whistle:

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Managed again to slip the chain on Mothers day as well and spent a few hours working on the bikes (well mine only today) Some of the finer detail work today like wiring the USB ports, the GPS power etc. Also I lock wire a few things on this bikes like the stand bolts and the drain plug for piece of mind. I fitted the water pump protector and the bash plate. The bash plate requires the engine mount bolts etc. to be swapped out. I did the mod I do to them behind the speedo to prevent a possible rattle at a later date

Stripped the headlight assembly to do the speedo mount modification

Sump plug and stand bolts drilled and lock wired

Gear stick with hammer head extension

I also lock wire the stand springs

Brake pedal extension, brake snake, water pump protector and bash plate

And I fitted my tall clear screen

More later

[GregMember]

Great read Puddles. When is your next trip? Where to now? How good is it out there I miss it but not the desert blues :laugh:

We are doing a trip out there next year, including Cubbie Station, Lighting Ridge, Hungerford, Thargamindah, the dig tree, the corner, Strez track, Arkaroola, Gammon Ranges, Flinders Rangers, Bilman, Yunta, Sliverton, Broken Hill and the lakes watch out if anyone is interested.

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Actually I spent some time there on my own with my new Tenere. I call it quality time as we get an understanding. Remember Days of Thunder when Harry spoke with Cole’s (Tom Cruise) car well I did the same. Remember it in Days of Thunder

“Harry Hogge: I’m settin’ you up for cool weather… but if that sun breaks, after you’re out on the track, you’re liable to get real loose real quick. Now I don’t wanna worry you or nothin, but, Cole’s not ready for that… he’s changed, see, he’s changed. You cannot get out of control and expect him to bring you right back. He’s liable to hurt you, you’re liable to hurt him, and… I couldn’t handle that, so, ah, you’ve gotta take care of him… see… you gotta take care of him”

That was me with my new bike this arvo, Good times

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[GregMember]

They just do it sometimes Wiggy, you are welcome

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[GregMember]

Cycle the key and hop and down on one foot. Wring the excess oil out of the air filter, drink two beers, have a straight rum and try it again Put the battery on the jumper leads to the car and crank it, it will go

Ring me if that doesn’t start Champ

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Finally slipped the chain this arvo and spent a few hrs sucking a few coldies and screwing the Teneres together (More on Mick’s the more I drank )

Mine with my Bars, damper and high ride setup

Lefty’s just turned up, drinking now more later

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Ollie wrote:

Nice one Nick Now that you have gone Euro there is No turning Back !! 👿

Ollie

Because you can’t afford to :laugh:

Seriously Nick it looks awesome. all the good gear on it from the outset. Cant wait to see it in the flesh soon. Enjoy the extra poke did you? Just cruising the pictures again, it looks great :woohoo: I wouldn’t worry about EFI now days, after the early Euro only dramas everyone seems to have it sorted, I haven’t seen one trailside stopped for about 5 years or so.

Congratulations It does look good have I mentioned that :whistle:

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Zoro wrote:

Guessing its the same with most bikes then, suspension first and take it from there.
I think I saw on one of your earlier bikes with the Kev mod under the seat, have not seen it since though, hence the reason I asked.
As far as I’m aware the Ten gets its ecu/maps from France where as the 660R gets everything from the usual source. I’m sure I read somewhere the Ten is built/ based in France, you will most likely know I’m sure. Think this is the reason the Kev mod is not as effective as it is with the R due to the different maps.

Are you planning on keeping this one for longer than 10K or are you going to keep updating regularly like you have been?
Loving that new colour, this one should be a keeper.

Yes you are 100% about everything you typed mate. Yes France, yes the maps are different as is the ECU. Also regarding my 1st Tenere and the trial of the Kev mod, it is actually still on the bike (Chicken owns it) Funny thing about the Kev mod is its biggest benefit was better fuel consumption in the 4 knob positions we tried it.
No the plan is to turn this one over in 10k or there abouts

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[GregMember]

Well??????????????? :blink: Pictures, report?

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[GregMember]

Zoro wrote:

TrailBoss wrote:

Zoro wrote:

Looks frikken awesome but I must ask, have you guys down there got some Mchappy plants growing in the spare room or what??
Tenere #4, Porsche race car, GT40/ concept car bodywork…WTF??

I’ll have what he’s having thanks..

You mob win the lotto or something??

The Porsche is one of Lefty’s customers race cars, the body work is a customers radical race car. Its a fun play area :laugh:

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Looks like it, perfect for what you’re doing with the Ten’s too.
Being #4, is there anything you’re putting on this one that the others didn’t have for which you can’t do without?
This one being the latest model, do they still need the Kev mod/ variable resistor for the fueling?
In terms of priority, whats the first mod you recommend needs doing?

Suspension is the most important and best mod for any rider on a Tenere wth out a doubt.
Yes one difference with this one is I am going to the Barrett exhaust. As for the Kev mod my first one had one. In real world back to back testing it made so little difference it isn’t worth the time and cost. I have seen first hand dyno results to prove it. (Never discount the power of the mind :laugh: ) they aren’t the sort of engine that extra fuel hellps. They are by standards a low compression slow reving engine. Mine had pipes. DNA filter cover Kev mod etc and it was all sank in the end, 2 hp! Besides these things go forever why stress it? If you want to go fast on a Tenere get the suspension done, brake late, flow the bike corner to corner, use the torque and learn to ride. Oh yeah its only my opinion from the last 80+ thousand klms I have done on them (oh and facts from testing :whistle: )

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Zoro wrote:

Looks frikken awesome but I must ask, have you guys down there got some Mchappy plants growing in the spare room or what??
Tenere #4, Porsche race car, GT40/ concept car bodywork…WTF??

I’ll have what he’s having thanks..

You mob win the lotto or something??

The Porsche is one of Lefty’s customers race cars, the body work is a customers radical race car. Its a fun play area :laugh:

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micknmeld wrote:

hey old fella, have a great day….stay away from Boony and you should be right, unless you want a birthday root. :huh:

WTF !!

Have a great birthday Snowy. Take the day off, relax and enjoy

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Hard to believe but Micks right. Besides you keep pointing to the fact you don’t want to sell the KTM so don’t. You know it, hard to believe also that it seems a reliable KTM and it’s setup for your man sized frame.

Better the devil you know then someone’s shit fight you don’t

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ride with Bubba at Seattle, watch him come up short at the 4.05 min mark :homy: stayed on but wow, hear the crowd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpXwtSgESgE&feature=share

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