The Yamaha Super Tenere XT1200Z Big Thread - Page 834

WVMTS · 06-11-2012, 02:59 PM

How cool does the muffler shield stay? I have a Wolfman tail bag I would like to use until I get some racks. Just don't want to burn it for it's a sweet bag. Looking at a couple of weeks and I should have a ST

GrahamD · 06-11-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mrpete64

If you have painted your bike would you please post some photos of it.
Thanks

Anither one from this thread..Lives in Oz...

It WAS a blue one but it was shipped to the US of A and thrashed a bit...then returned to Oz

Same bike...

Cheers
Graham

wolftrax · 06-11-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by WVMTS

How cool does the muffler shield stay? I have a Wolfman tail bag I would like to use until I get some racks. Just don't want to burn it for it's a sweet bag. Looking at a couple of weeks and I should have a ST

No problem,I drape my GL Great Basin over it and it doesn't get the least bit hot

WVMTS · 06-11-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by wolftrax

No problem,I drape my GL Great Basin over it and it doesn't get the least bit hot

Sweet. Thanks Wolftrax. How do you like the Great Basin? Looks pretty bomber and waterproof to me. Eventually, I'll be rocking the Pelicans (recycled from the Wee Strom) and a Givi rack. For the long haul, I'll use them and the Wolfman tail bag combined. Not too hip on the top box idea.

RonKZ650 · 06-11-2012, 08:36 PM

I had a brand new 1975 DT400 Yamaha that was yellow and it was a nice bike for it's day. Don't mean to spoil anyones idea of the ideal color scheme, but dang those two yellow teneres are disgusting.

twinrider · 06-11-2012, 10:20 PM

I think those yeller tens look great!

jaumev · 06-11-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by WVMTS

Sweet. Thanks Wolftrax. How do you like the Great Basin? Looks pretty bomber and waterproof to me. Eventually, I'll be rocking the Pelicans (recycled from the Wee Strom) and a Givi rack. For the long haul, I'll use them and the Wolfman tail bag combined. Not too hip on the top box idea.

I'm very pleased with the Great Basin. Big enough, strong, waterproof...

TIGERRIDER007 · 06-12-2012, 11:37 AM

Finally! Now I know what all the rave is about. I test rode a blue beauty at Cycle Nations of Canton (GA) with a super helpful salesman, Jerry. He took me out on a nice little loop, not once, but twice, as he was riding his bike. I think S mode is my favorite!

I've answered the question of which bike would I buy. I will be getting one at some point, in black, here is my question (today):

Is it possible to adjust the shift lever to accommodate my personal liking?

The bike is really quite nice, a beautiful blend of fun and functionality!

Thanks!

pluric · 06-12-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGERRIDER007

Finally! Now I know what all the rave is about. I test rode a blue beauty at Cycle Nations of Canton (GA) with a super helpful salesman, Jerry. He took me out on a nice little loop, not once, but twice, as he was riding his bike. I think S mode is my favorite!

I've answered the question of which bike would I buy. I will be getting one at some point, in black, here is my question (today):

Is it possible to adjust the shift lever to accommodate my personal liking?

The bike is really quite nice, a beautiful blend of fun and functionality!

Thanks!

pic is borrowed from a jaumev post. You can see the upper linkage has splines as well as
the connecting rod has adjustment so you should be able to find a sweet spot for your foot.

TIGERRIDER007 · 06-12-2012, 12:03 PM

Thanks Pluric, that's what it looked like to me, there was some threading on both ends of that rod, so maybe a tweek here or there will adjust it a smidge to make my foot happy!

Many thanks!

dcstrom · 06-12-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGERRIDER007

Is it possible to adjust the shift lever to accommodate my personal liking?

Thanks!

YES! for a small fee....

If you're referring to the stock one... yes, you can adjust up and down. If you need forward/back, you need to get this one...

http://www.wunderlichamerica.com/mot...Z/8500169.html

markjenn · 06-12-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dcstrom

If you need forward/back, you need to get this one...

http://www.wunderlichamerica.com/mot...Z/8500169.html

Cool part, wish it were cheaper. More than the adjustable feature, the more crash-worthy folding tip would be the main attraction for me.

- Mark

jaumev · 06-12-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by markjenn

Cool part, wish it were cheaper. More than the adjustable feature, the more crash-worthy folding tip would be the main attraction for me.

- Mark

You’ve got a cheaper alternative using the OEM shift lever, cutting it and soldering the Touratech folding lever for GS: http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/2...00GS-Adventure

WVMTS · 06-12-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jaumev

I'm very pleased with the Great Basin. Big enough, strong, waterproof...

Thanks Jaumev, those are nice!!! Nice ride! If only we could get white in the US. Even if we did, I couldn't wait that long. It looks sharp.

Thagua · 06-12-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGERRIDER007

Finally! Now I know what all the rave is about. I test rode a blue beauty at Cycle Nations of Canton (GA) with a super helpful salesman, Jerry. He took me out on a nice little loop, not once, but twice, as he was riding his bike. I think S mode is my favorite!

I've answered the question of which bike would I buy. I will be getting one at some point, in black, here is my question (today):

Is it possible to adjust the shift lever to accommodate my personal liking?
The bike is really quite nice, a beautiful blend of fun and functionality!

Thanks!

Try this one ... http://www.off-the-road.de/XT-1200-Z...-XT-1200Z.html
Cheers,
Thagua

06-11-2012, 02:59 PM	#12496
WVMTS Podunk Chillbilly Joined: Oct 2007 Location: WV Oddometer: 209	How cool does the muffler shield stay? I have a Wolfman tail bag I would like to use until I get some racks. Just don't want to burn it for it's a sweet bag. Looking at a couple of weeks and I should have a ST __________________ When you're born, you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you get a front row seat-George Carlin

06-12-2012, 11:37 AM	#12503
TIGERRIDER007 Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Acworth, GA Oddometer: 526	shift lever Finally! Now I know what all the rave is about. I test rode a blue beauty at Cycle Nations of Canton (GA) with a super helpful salesman, Jerry. He took me out on a nice little loop, not once, but twice, as he was riding his bike. I think S mode is my favorite! I've answered the question of which bike would I buy. I will be getting one at some point, in black, here is my question (today): Is it possible to adjust the shift lever to accommodate my personal liking? The bike is really quite nice, a beautiful blend of fun and functionality! Thanks! __________________ Scott 06' Triumph Tiger (my lifer) 06' Husqvarna TE610

06-12-2012, 12:03 PM	#12505
TIGERRIDER007 Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Acworth, GA Oddometer: 526	Thanks Pluric, that's what it looked like to me, there was some threading on both ends of that rod, so maybe a tweek here or there will adjust it a smidge to make my foot happy! Many thanks! __________________ Scott 06' Triumph Tiger (my lifer) 06' Husqvarna TE610

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06-11-2012, 08:36 PM	#12500
RonKZ650 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Lakewood, CO Oddometer: 142	I had a brand new 1975 DT400 Yamaha that was yellow and it was a nice bike for it's day. Don't mean to spoil anyones idea of the ideal color scheme, but dang those two yellow teneres are disgusting.

06-11-2012, 10:20 PM	#12501
twinrider pass the catnip Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Earth Oddometer: 7,581	I think those yeller tens look great!