Thanks JMo for the detailed info, and Thanks Tripletom too.

Jagging up the bike to 12" would probably not work for me as I already have the bike lowered for my height issue :drool[1]: I think it will be a while for me to go some race speed on green lanes, but it does sound tempting espcially with the steering damper. Actually, I do find the steering 'wobble' a bit on autobahn speed, may be that's an excuse to get the mod :)?? I just have to remember to turn that off when in the city. I do like the 'float' the machine on the suspensions concept though, but I suspect that wouldn't be good for onroad cornering, right? Guess can't really have best of both worlds. Also, I like the light weight wheel idea.

Good luck with your secret project, I look forward to seeing it.

The cat must be in the exhaust can since you can get slipon systems with/without cat for the Ten?

About rallye mods I have a vision about a WR450F fork, �hlins rear damper with a 18" rim, single pipe mounted low to make room for auxiliary gas tanks both sides (part of subframe removed), flat seat and engine fully "Kevitized" with 700cc Raptor cylinder. Now, can someone hand me some cash?

Shuuuuuush... x

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Here are my two cents to start :) Tricky, larger cylinder means more fuel consumption hence your larger tank but it would mean more weight. Also, wouldn't a low-mounted pipe have an issue of river crossing?

Not really low mounted. Basically what I want is a lighter 700cc version of this:

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/3...nere850str.jpg

But white with red blocks ofcourse. =)

Got it, Molgan. She's a beauty, and your idea would be stellar when it becomes reality. Look forward to it.

Hey, y'all! Caused quiet a stir this thread I started! This Tenere was prepped for an amateur rallye in Marocco(they're off now), using a standard Tenere and modified front and back springs, chain and sprockets, wheels&tyres, bar, exhaust and such(as y'all can see!). It's not a highbudget enterprise I guess, like the Dakar or the Heroes Legend, but they'll have fun anyway! But as I stated on the Dutch Motorforum, the Tenere is an allround allroad bike, for long distance travelling, which also performs very well offroad(JMo and Timpo proved that!). But if you want to do some serious offroadin', there are better options(like the WR or TT, to stay in the Yamaha family). But everything can be done, with the right attitude and modifications, a matter of choice.
I like the Tenere for its allround performance on the street and offroad, its long haul capability, its fun factor, its good fuel economy, the good lookin' design and the thumper magic! XT rules!
Greetz&keep on truckin', Hans.

I want to know how they lifted it up to get it on the stand!!!!:pjrlaugh_61OD3G:

I spy a chainguide, wonder how that fits and who makes one?

Anyone know?