The XT1200Z Super Tenere Link Thread MKII

[markdvk]

Originally Posted by pluric

Yes, I've lost one nipple and others were close. Lots of off road and didn't check them.

Bent both wheels and will be sending them off for a straightening and true.

When I get them back it will be a dose of green lock-tite and check them more often.

Here is a thread from another forum.

http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=2311.0

You may reconsider using green lock-tite. It's not just the nipples turning that makes a spoke loose. The head of the spoke seats into the rim and the nipple is seating into the hub. If you do use GREEN lock-tite, the next time the wheel needs truing or a spoke is loose, you'll likely be buying a full set of spokes (Yamaha doesn't usually sell singles). Applying heat might allow you to turn the nipple if it has GREEN on it though. If you're set on using Lock-tite, maybe the blue would be a better choice.

We've been a Yamaha dealer since 1977. Over that time, they have had years where they were all perfect and years were they were all loose. On YZ's in the early 90's they were often too loose when they came out of the crate. Recently we haven't sold very many YZ's but the ones I've checked have been fine. Actually it's the dealer's responsibility to check the spokes before predelivery to the customer. It's easy to get complacent when you check them on 50 Vstars in a row and don't find a loose spoke. We have an S10 on the floor and haven't checked it. I'll do that an post back if I remember to.

[japako]

Originally Posted by markdvk

You may reconsider using green lock-tite. It's not just the nipples turning that makes a spoke loose. The head of the spoke seats into the rim and the nipple is seating into the hub. If you do use GREEN lock-tite, the next time the wheel needs truing or a spoke is loose, you'll likely be buying a full set of spokes (Yamaha doesn't usually sell singles). Applying heat might allow you to turn the nipple if it has GREEN on it though. If you're set on using Lock-tite, maybe the blue would be a better choice.

We've been a Yamaha dealer since 1977. Over that time, they have had years where they were all perfect and years were they were all loose. On YZ's in the early 90's they were often too loose when they came out of the crate. Recently we haven't sold very many YZ's but the ones I've checked have been fine. Actually it's the dealer's responsibility to check the spokes before predelivery to the customer. It's easy to get complacent when you check them on 50 Vstars in a row and don't find a loose spoke. We have an S10 on the floor and haven't checked it. I'll do that an post back if I remember to.

I have used loctite green thread locker 290 and have never had to apply heat to remove the screw or bolt I was working on. Perhaps you are thinking of Loctite green sleeve retainer.
Loctite does recommend using heat on extremely long screw lengths. The spokes do not have that problem.

As with anything, using this product judiciously, will insure proper results.

[Wreckchecker]

Rules of thumb for the Lock-Tite colors are:

Red takes heat and for things that generally will not be taken apart.

Green wicks into the threads of a fastener already torqued up. Never found to need heat to loosen.

Blue is general purpose and better for the looser clearances of most hardware, especially those being taken apart on occasion.

[dually]

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bike...-worldcrosser/

Here's the new Super Tenere' Worldcrosser!

Dually

[carockwell]

I don't think you want to be using Loctite on spoke threads. The bicycle wheel builders have using spoke nipple lubricants for 30+ years. This stuff was magic when it first appeared from Wheelsmith. Rims that needed truing every month or so could go years without needing to be trued. Most bike stores carry spoke lubricants.

[WildSte]

Pics from the expo moto Verona
super tenere World Crosser
http://www.motoblog.it/post/34891/ya...bike-expo-2012

[desmo]

I am looking for the factury optional headlight cover. The local dealers say it is not a US option! They show it on their advertisment posters????

[japako]

Originally Posted by desmo

I am looking for the factury optional headlight cover. The local dealers say it is not a US option! They show it on their advertisment posters????

That part is not available from the US dealers. You can order it through Yamabits which is in the UK.

Cee Baily makes one that looks pretty good and I am installing when the temps get a little warmer..

[CravenMoorhead]

I have the Cee Bailey headlight screen (sent by mistake instead of wind wings) and it is all good.

[RED CAT]

The headlite cover? Not needed cause the light is plastic, not $450. glass like the GS12.

[Wreckchecker]

Originally Posted by RED CAT

The headlite cover? Not needed cause the light is plastic, not $450. glass like the GS12.

This time the BMW is cheaper. List price for the Super T headlight is $459 and good luck finding a used one.

[wescnmbkr1]

I'm trying to get some feedback from riders using the Michelin Anakee dual-sport tires. How do they react to gravel roads, dirt 2-track roads, calcium based roads?? I'd like to hear from GS, or XT1200 Tenere riders that have taken a long trip loaded with gear.
wescnmbkr1

[RED CAT]

Is the prefered tire in our group of 6 GS riders. Lots of pavement, gravel road riding and forest service roads. Find them better than all the rest with good wear too. Like all streety tires though, no good in sand or mud but great everywhere else.

[wescnmbkr1]

Originally Posted by RED CAT

Is the prefered tire in our group of 6 GS riders. Lots of pavement, gravel road riding and forest service roads. Find them better than all the rest with good wear too. Like all streety tires though, no good in sand or mud but great everywhere else.

Red Cat---Thanks for the good Anakee tire recomendation. Your descriptive answer is what I was hoping to read.
wescnmbkr1

[GrahamD]

Originally Posted by RED CAT

Is the prefered tire in our group of 6 GS riders. Lots of pavement, gravel road riding and forest service roads. Find them better than all the rest with good wear too. Like all streety tires though, no good in sand or mud but great everywhere else.

2nd that, they are good things on the street-ier end of the spectrum. Had one on the Strom for a bit.