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My Tenere Mods
Hi all,
in this thread i'll be keeping track of all the mods i'll be doing to my Tenere. Just for myself as a log, but also for you guys to share ideas and experience. I've got it since end 2014 and bought from from a Tenere enthusiast, who got it from another one who highly modified it. See pictures below of the bike how it was when i bought it: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9...o/PA242398.JPG https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-U...o/PA242399.JPG https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-W...o/PA242392.JPG https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-P...o/PA242393.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x...o/PA242396.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y...o/PA242395.JPG https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-l...o/PA242401.JPG https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-G...o/DSC_3370.JPG https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-E...o/DSC_0461.JPG |
Bike specs:
2008 model non ABS about 39k on the clock The list of mods done to it is quite long: - KTM 690 Enduro front fork resprung and shimmed - KTM 690 triple tree with steering stops - custom top yoke - Front Brembo caliper and master brake cylinder - 300mm Braking disc, - Africa Queens Rally front fender - Custom WP 4014 rear shock with preload adjuster - Talon hub and Excel rims front 3.0x17 and rear 1.85x21 - 47 tooth Supersprox rear sprocket with 520 size chain - Magura X-line EX handlebars with KTM risers - Red foam handlebar grips - Acerbis handlebar wind protectors - SW-Motech pegs - white painted fairing parts - USB power socket in dashboard - custom bolt-on tailtidy sized for German numberplate - KTM front axle protector - custom makrolon rear axle protector - CLS electronic chain oiler - Akrapovic exhaust - PowerCommander V with O2 eliminator - Touratech foam filter - speedo corrector Tuned till perfection on the dyno: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7u...=w1166-h637-no https://drive.google.com/a/darkhelme...ew?usp=sharing |
What i've done so far:
- swapped air filter for a Off The Road. This model allows me to swap out just the foam on longer dirt trips. The foam is a lot more compact then a complete filter with bracket. Also the filter already in the bike was quite dirty and i couldnt get it cleaned properly. - removed the Stage 2 restrictor ring. Just kept the outer ring. Difference shown in this topic: http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=23455 - changed the battery for a Motobatt. I do this on all my bikes together with a MOSFET R/R. The Motobatt battery is lighter, more powerfull an very reliable. And it has easier terminals, they are threaded, instead of a loose nut which you can loose and is harder to get on when there's more connected. (see test of Motobatt http://www.intruderalert.com/cafe/in...topicID=176271) It has proven itself to me on my previous bikes and on a long trip through Africa. See them both on a scale: 800 grams weight difference :083: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-N...113_221434.jpg https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1...113_221459.jpg The battery bracket had to be modified a little, because the Motobatt lacks the indent on top: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-L...113_221549.jpg - I have still to change the Regulator/Rectifier, but i have one lying around: It is one from a Street Triple and a MOSFET type. The Street Triple had a recall after loads of R/Rs failed, because of a crappy Shunt type version was mounted. Mine died twice, after which i mounted a motobatt and MOSFET and been perfect since. The recall came later on... https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--...113_221757.jpg - I've removed the rear swing arm protector. I think it didn't match with the front axle guard. I'll probably get a standard black one later on. - I've mounted a Fuzebox, to connect accessoires. I've had a similar fusebox on my Tiger 1050 and liked it a lot: not connecting all accessories directly to the battery or tapping into the loom at different points. I don't have pictures of this one yet |
Meanwhile I've ordered some items from Off The Road:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4...o/DSC_0002.JPG - oil filter maintenance kit - AIS plug kit - "cameltoe" for the side stand - magnetic oil drain plug - airfilter with replacement foam - headlight protector Also on the picture is a tube with Dynabeads. Got this for Christmas. It's for easy balancing the tire. The cameltoe is already on the bike. I removed the Akrapovic, which will be sold this weekend, i hope. I will replace it with a single can setup. Better looks, no cat and lighter. Not sure yet if I'll go for the Exan X-Cone Black or a custom setup. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-j...131_145943.jpg Also i mounted a 12v cigarette plug to the left pillion peg mount. Can be used for an airpump or whatever. I had it on a previous roadtrip and it proved very usefull. Pics will follow And i got some second hand Michelin Anakee 3 tires. The current Michelin Siracs are nearing the end, so i found a good deal on an Anakee set with minimal wear. |
Things on my to-do list:
- mount R/R. I'll cut of the current connector and solder on the wires on the connector from the Street Triple. Those are proper connectors: weather proof! - Change wind screen for a higher and clear version - Exhaust for a single can - Completely remove AIS - Proper tail tidy. Current one doesnt match the Dutch sized numberplate. Probably this one if it will match the new exhaust http://www.shamighmoto.co.uk/index.p...660z/tail-tidy - Heated grips. Probably Oxford Heaterz - Proper handguards, the current ones are for wind/weather protection only. I'll probably go for Barkbusters |
Keep the piccies coming:041:
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Looks too clean. I hate it :-P
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I'd rather like riding or modding... One thing i didn't mention on my 2do list, because i haven't figured out how i will go about is, is a chain guide. I've seen some examples: http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=17951 http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?...ht=chain+guide http://traildreamer.com/guia-cadenas/ But i'm not to good and equiped for fabricating some metal objects |
Friday i moved the bike into my appartment. With some buddies we pushed it up the stairs
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-S...o/DSC_0028.JPG Time for some farkling! |
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I would have thought you'd have ridden it up the stairs, what with that fancy suspension! :002: Happy farkling! :D |
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