The Yamaha Super Tenere XT1200Z Big Thread

pluric · Dec 11, 2012

Old Git Ray said: ↑

This is my tyre changing kit in its entirety although I do use a bit of WD40. Not BS. Pure truth.

When I get to Salt Lake I will show you how it's done.
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You may need to by then anyway. I'll try and get a group buy together with free mounting.

May just keep you in shape.

GrahamD · Dec 11, 2012

For the Aussies.

Attention All Ténéré Tragics Fans,

The wait is finally over (!) and we can now announce details of, and
open Registrations for, our Ténéré Tragics 2013 Longreach Long Haul Run.

As you are a previous Ténéré Tragic and/or you have requested
information about our 2013 event, please find attached here the
Introduction and Registration Form for our next event, which will be
held in Longreach, Queensland on April 16/17/18.

Please study the Introduction and then if you are keen to count
yourself as truly tragic, complete the Registration form, include your
payment details and get the form back to us.

Once your payment is processed and you are Registered, we will send
you Where To Stay information to assist you with your planning.

We hope you will be as enthusiastic about the Longreach Long Haul Run
as we are and that you're keen to join us for more massive lashings of
the famed Ténéré Spirit!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to seeing you in April - yours tragicially,

Clubby & Tania,
Ténéré Tragics
teneretragics@trailzone.com.au
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bross · Dec 11, 2012

jaumev said: ↑

I need a hard tire to go to Morocco. TKC's and Karoo's are too soft.
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Have fun, my wife and I just got back. Tichka pass Nov 12.

jaumev · Dec 11, 2012

bross said: ↑

Have fun, my wife and I just got back. Tichka pass Nov 12.

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Whow!!
I use to go in spring, so I never saw such a lot of snow.
Nice picture,

Old Git Ray · Dec 12, 2012

bross said: ↑

Have fun, my wife and I just got back. Tichka pass Nov 12.

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Your wife is serious hard corps.

Old Git Ray · Dec 13, 2012

In prep for my trip to the Americas next year I decided to check and grease my rear suspension components.

Once I had stripped out the suspension link I checked the swing arm for play and was surprised to find some. The book says there should be none. It was perhaps 1mm at the wheel axle end. On inspection it was not the bearings but a loose swing arm axle. Not loose as in coming undone, but more like it needed torqueing (is that a word ?) up. Once all greased up and reassembled all was good with no play.

As is usual, there was very little grease on the pins. Unfortunately this is normal for Yamahas. It presents itself as a problem after time as the pins seize in the bearing sleeves.

Anyone considering doing this, do not remove the cap over the swing arm nut (beside the cardan joint) as it says in the book. It is unnecessary. It holds the Swing arm nut in place.

This is the pin that needed tightening. As can be seen, it is starting to rust.

The pin was very tight to undo so just tightening further would probably not help. Fortunately it comes out very easy. It remains to be seen if the swing arm loosens up again with use. It may just be the new grease filling any gaps at present.

EDIT: I should add, the pin shown above is a very loose fit in the bearing sleeve (the machined tube part that that actually touches the needle rollers) and this was where the play came from

RockyDS · Dec 13, 2012

Old Git Ray said: ↑

In prep for my trip to the Americas next year ...
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Where are you planning on heading to?

Old Git Ray · Dec 14, 2012

RockyDS said: ↑

Where are you planning on heading to?
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This is the intended NA part.


The South America part is yet to be planned but we are not doing a race from one end to the other. We are looking to try and fit in a part of the Dakar Rally too.

We will be starting in New York in mid April, going through Central America around September and flying back from Buenos Aires around February/March 2014.

The USA/Canada part is over 20k miles so I expect the whole trip to end up being 30-35k miles.

RedRocker · Dec 14, 2012

Damn, that's the long way around to Texas!

WARRIORPRINCEJJ · Dec 14, 2012

Old Git Ray said: ↑

This is the intended NA part...
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Holla' when you get to San Antone.

I'll fill your bellies with some good Tex-Mex (and damage your kidneys and liver with some Jack Daniels), before y'all get on your way...

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Mikef5000 · Dec 14, 2012

Do you have a planning thread already started somewhere?

Or rather... do you want any input?

That trip looks amazing.

WARRIORPRINCEJJ · Dec 14, 2012

I asked this question, before, and don't remember getting a single response. So, I wanted to check-in, again.

I have a Yamaha top box. It lets-in dust, water, small animals, etc. (while it's closed and locked)

I seem to remember that this was a common issue, and that there mighta' been some warranty assistance. However, my search fu is weak.

Anyone got any info. they could throw my way?

Thanks in advance...

J.J.

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jaumev · Dec 14, 2012

Old Git Ray said: ↑

This is the intended NA part.

The South America part is yet to be planned but we are not doing a race from one end to the other. We are looking to try and fit in a part of the Dakar Rally too.

We will be starting in New York in mid April, going through Central America around September and flying back from Buenos Aires around February/March 2014.

The USA/Canada part is over 20k miles so I expect the whole trip to end up being 30-35k miles.
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nanananana.... bffffffffffff... grrrrr ..... ENORMOUSLY JELAOUS....

TH · Dec 14, 2012

When you pass by/through VIrginia and Maryland, let me now. I would be happy to meet up with you and have a meal.

Ragin Rabbi · Dec 14, 2012

TH said: ↑

When you pass by/through VIrginia and Maryland, let me now. I would be happy to meet up with you and have a meal.
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Ditto.

creggur · Dec 14, 2012

Old Git Ray said: ↑

This is the intended NA part.

The South America part is yet to be planned but we are not doing a race from one end to the other. We are looking to try and fit in a part of the Dakar Rally too.

We will be starting in New York in mid April, going through Central America around September and flying back from Buenos Aires around February/March 2014.

The USA/Canada part is over 20k miles so I expect the whole trip to end up being 30-35k miles.
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Hit me up when you pass through Jacksonville, Florida - got a warm bed, steaks on the grill, and libations galore for ya.

Immensely jealous by the way, looks like a trip of a lifetime! Can't wait to see the ride reports.

MeefZah · Dec 14, 2012

Old Git Ray said: ↑

This is the intended NA part.


The South America part is yet to be planned but we are not doing a race from one end to the other. We are looking to try and fit in a part of the Dakar Rally too.

We will be starting in New York in mid April, going through Central America around September and flying back from Buenos Aires around February/March 2014.

The USA/Canada part is over 20k miles so I expect the whole trip to end up being 30-35k miles.
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Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Word to the wise... the Natchez Trace (looks like you are doing it?) sucks, very boring. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive (also looks like you are doing them) are fun though.

I did a big chunk of the Florida coast, Gulf coast, and up the Mississippi River as it appears you have routed also; that is scenic and fun, albeit slow going. If it's hot out, it'll be sweltering in your gear. Stop and swim in the Gulf every so often (not suggested in the Mississippi River!)

Dallara · Dec 14, 2012

MeefZah said: ↑

Word to the wise... the Natchez Trace (looks like you are doing it?) sucks, very boring. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive (also looks like you are doing them) are fun though.

I did a big chunk of the Florida coast, Gulf coast, and up the Mississippi River as it appears you have routed also; that is scenic and fun, albeit slow going. If it's hot out, it'll be sweltering in your gear. Stop and swim in the Gulf every so often (not suggested in the Mississippi River!)
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Natchez Trace "sucks"? "Boring"? :huh

Well, I guess that depends on your point of view. Yes, you certainly are restricted to the velocity you can motor along while on the Trace, and there are not exactly any twisty bits... But IMHO that doesn't make it exactly "boring". Sometimes it's nice to slow down a bit and simply enjoy the beautiful scenery, as well as soak in some history and heritage.

I found the Natchez Trace fascinating. I've got plenty of places I can go play road racer, or explore plenty of dirt roads and back country, but I've found few roads in the USA that are so well maintained and yet have so much wonderful historical significance. Lots of nice places to stop, and so many of those with enlightening historical markers, etc.

As for the Gulf Coast... I live on the Texas Gulf Coast, and ride on it almost every day. Yep, it gets hot, and it's humid, but I can't recall "sweltering" in my riding gear.

But to each his own... I've always thought it was more important to accentuate positives to foreign visitors than to try and harp on what I might see as a negative. After all, for instance, they may come from someplace that's too cold too much of the time and want some warm weather... Or they might actually find immersing themselves in some Southern history and heritage enjoyable.

Dallara

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Mikef5000 · Dec 14, 2012

Dallara said: ↑

Natchez Trace "sucks"? "Boring"? :huh

Well, I guess that depends on your point of view.
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I came to the same conclusion as Meef. If you've got to get from Natchez to Nashville, then you can't beat the Parkway... but, where as the Blue Ridge was breathtaking, the Natchez is.... um... relaxing?! Non-exhilarating? Casual?

It was boring.

Way better than riding the highway, but boring.

I rode it for the ride, not the history. If you're into that sort of thing (the history) than YMMV.

MeefZah · Dec 14, 2012

Dallara said: ↑

I found the Natchez Trace fascinating. I've got plenty of places I can go play road racer, or explore plenty of dirt roads and back country, but I've found few roads in the USA that are so well maintained and yet have so much wonderful historical significance. Lots of nice places to stop, and so many of those with enlightening historical markers, etc.
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I'm the guy that stops at every historical marker on my normal travels.

Problem is the Natchez has a gazillion of them, if you stopped at every one and appreciated it for the requisite time, it would take you 6 days to ride the whole parkway.

The scenery is the same. Trees and a gentle curve... x 450 miles.

It's a better alternative than the freeway, but it's no less boring.

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