Yamaha XT1200Z SuperTénéré owners: Show Us Your Bikes!

Discussion in 'Japanese polycylindered adventure bikes' started by AndreiZ, Jun 21, 2010.

  1. sierraoffroad

    sierraoffroad Long timer

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    are those brackets you make bike specific or universal?
  2. ~TABASCO~

    ~TABASCO~ Been here awhile

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    There more specific.. We can make anything up for any bike.. Just let me know what your looking for.. Thanks
  3. jaumev

    jaumev Long timer

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    Awesome bike!!

    I love this "Worldcrosser stile" skid plate :clap
  4. Saso

    Saso Happily sporting the DRD4 gene Supporter

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    Checking into the Padre in Bakersfield after four days of exploring in and around Death Valley.

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  5. Anticyclone

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    Reminds me of checking into the Alluvian in Greenwood, MS with the wife one time. We got some funny looks rolling into that hotel ATGATT:huh.

    What handlebar are you using? That bend looks just about right. I'm on my third and still not 100% happy with it.
  6. snakebitten

    snakebitten Small Town Hick

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    Was gonna ask same question about bars. They really are a visible change, aren't they? :)
  7. Saso

    Saso Happily sporting the DRD4 gene Supporter

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    ProTaper Henry/Reed bend. It's not an easy install - a narrow bar that required widening via tig welding alu bar ends. Definitely worth the effort - much better ergos for me.
  8. Anticyclone

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    Thanks!

    I'm rally good at bolting stuff on and drilling some holes. TIG welding, not so much...:D
  9. ~TABASCO~

    ~TABASCO~ Been here awhile

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    I TIG weld about everyday... What wall tube did you use on the PT bars ? What insert did you use for the end bar bolts ? I had to machine a set for a customer once but dont really want to do that again.. Bars look great, im sure they are a better feel.. Good job ! Thanks
  10. Saso

    Saso Happily sporting the DRD4 gene Supporter

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    I can't take credit for the work - just that I was determined to make the PT bars work 'cause I couldn't stand the OEM ergos. The guy who got the job done is quite the artiste but shares your sentiments about never wanting to do it again.
  11. White Tenere

    White Tenere 49 years on two wheels

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  12. ~TABASCO~

    ~TABASCO~ Been here awhile

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    Damn, That white looks good !!!! :clap
  13. drbig

    drbig Solo Sailor

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    I Love this bike and feel so at home on it even in situations I was far less comfortable on the xt660z.

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  14. pluric

    pluric Gimpy Adventurer

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    I thought you needed more stickers to be able to do that.:scratch

    Very nice shots.:clap
  15. twinrider

    twinrider Pass the catnip

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    Wow, Israel looks just like SoCal. What kind of engine guard combo is that?
  16. jaumev

    jaumev Long timer

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    :clap:clap:clap:clap:clap

    But don't forget this is a road bike...:nono
  17. drbig

    drbig Solo Sailor

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    I used the basic Yamaha guards and the SW Motech together and welded steel bars between them. Works fine and has taken care of the bike on too many occasions. just a hassle when you need to get the side pannels off
  18. drbig

    drbig Solo Sailor

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  19. true grip

    true grip Been here awhile

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    drbig Impressive:clap

    Have you ever forgotten to turn TCS off? Those hills look loose and steep:eek1
  20. drbig

    drbig Solo Sailor

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    I have when I only started. got a bit scary so I forget no more. I find that having it on the inbetween position works fine and keeps me out of trouble up hill or in the deep gravel of the river beds. so now if we are not in to very fast riding where I need too spray my buddies behind me with small stones and an over sized ego I use the 2 mode and not the off mode