If you want to see it in the flesh then i'm sure I'll be out over the weekend, maybe a cuppa at the Ponderosa?

Or pop into your local Hein Gericke they have started stocking Kriega stuff.


Nick.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4379/snowa.jpg

This is what I see when I look down from the balcony. We still technically have winter, but from the weather forecast it looked like we should have "spring like temperatures" during the easter weekend. This was what we got. Guess I'll take a protest ride with the bike later anyway. =|

Hee Hee


The same thing happened to me yesterday in the wilds of Kent :)

Didn't have any problems with the bead ................ after pulling out the 2 inch nail and riding a couple of metres the bead had broke leaving me no choice but to change the tube.

Hardest part was re-fitting the back wheel, spacers,axle and brake caliper, what a bloody awkward job that is with the bike laying on it's side or upright for that matter.............got any tips for that JMo? Luckily a chap had stopped to help so I had the required second pair of hands.In the hour I spent there I reckon 10 people stopped to offer help, spent half that time chatting with them.

So can you reveal the bead breaking secret yet?


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3644/...2caa9008_b.jpg

akro's for tenere
 

doesanyone have info on akro's for the tenere. i.e does the bike need to be remapped. how much is the weight difference,any effect on mpg etc. thanks, simon.

Oooh, I hate to see them on their side, and especially when you've had to lay the thing down yourself...

Regarding refitting the wheel, having had five rear tyres and four fronts in the last six months, I'm kinda getting used to it now - but you're right, I find it either goes straight in first time, or takes ages wiggling and dropping the spacer out - I guess it's just luck!

As for my own bead breaking saga, you wouldn't believe it, but let's just say that when you consider where I got the puncture, there was an exceptional amount of luck that afternoon...

xxx

ABBA-tastic!!
 

Are SAABs compulsory in Sweden? :003:

Hehe no, there is actually a Volvo lurking behind the SAABs if you look closely. :110:

But don't both belong to Americans now, sorry bankrupt Americans?

I only know that the weight is negligibly different from stock. The rest I speculate that there won't be much difference as it's marketed by Yamaha when the bike was right out of the gate.

Next time, Gibbs, try to put your post on relevant subject area, say "Exhaust" on the front page of Tenere category, so you may get more response that way.

Some pics from Wales
 

Spent a couple of days in Mid-Wales last week and had some very enjoyable rides 2-up!

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r.../Tallylyn1.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r.../Tallylyn3.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...Star/001-2.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...geStar/010.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...geStar/013.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...geStar/021.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...Star/002-1.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...Star/005-1.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...Star/004-2.jpg

Barry.

Run up to Kielder then back home through Newcastleton, Bewcastle.

Can recommend this little road from Newcasleton, turn off next to the museum over the bridge and head off through the forest. Some good hairpins on the border and some cracking views. Not a fast road so put the bike in lazy gear and just watch out for the big logging trucks, take up all the road.


http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/o...42009037sm.jpg


http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/o...42009036sm.jpg

Stopped for a bit next to a couple of fords.

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/o...42009040sm.jpg

Even got me mate down a trail on his Kwaka, who needs knobblies?

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/o...42009041sm.jpg
http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/o...42009042sm.jpg

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/8149/dscn2588.jpg

Wey hey! the first daffs of spring!

xxx

Huhh? Oh, yeah the flowers! For sure, underneath your tough exterior you're a woman alright! Like that a lot! Keep on truckin', JMo!
Greetz, Hans.

Firestorm_al, are you sure that's your bike and not mine?:Suspicious_DXD5FP:

Looks just like mine ........ even down to the red reflectors on the sidecases!!! :119:

Barry.

Found this pic on google,

Admire the bike and the scenery and don't get distracted by the young lady

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/a...82_580249a.jpg

very sexy in black... :D

I love it when women get a vechile stuck and smile:Gangsta2_9BI664:

I think that's Janie Oh-ma-gawd-o (spelling x) - she used to be a presenter on the bike show with Steve Berry, and prior to that, a Gladiator no less!

No wonder you fellas have got a soft spot... (go on, fill in the blanks - I fed you that one and no mistake!)

xxx

Can see she has taste by going for the white one :eusa_clap:

And she's welcome to sit on mine anytime :firework:

Mines not a soft spot! :HeyHey_GOO2MN:lol! lol!

sorry! couldn't let that one go!

What country does that plate come from "WFS 993"....Holland ??

EDIT: found the link.. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...cle1679041.ece

It looks lika a Belgium plate, in the article i read they tested it in the Ardens.

Sorry for my bad English

Good article. I must get a scan of the XTZ vs ATV article in one of our swedish bike magazines where they drive a -08 Ten and a Grizzly ATV in the forest. The Ten won the comparison ofcourse. :D

And hi fly-stefan, drop a line in the Newbies Reception Lounge! =)

May as well add a pic of my Ten onto this thread. Fairly standard, just has Givi Luggage mounted to SW Motech frames, Polysport handguards and spoilers.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ere/My_Ten.jpg

Yes, Belgian.
Now, she's not mine... ; )

Testing the Heidenau K60 on sand. The front felt quit unsure in deep, soft sand.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/7...ancimg1325.jpg

High speed test with the Heidenau K60 on gravel. Super! I stopped when I saw 131 Km/u...

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/9...ancimg1379.jpg

Zag er een leuk tripje uit ginder :-)

Well, finally getting a bit closer here in australia for getting the tenere, The local Trailzone mag here touches on the fact that they are definately coming into OZ and they are now offering a $1000.00 cash back on the new purchase of a XT660R......obviously to help segment the price for the tenere a bit better for when it arrives. whaaooo!!!!!!!!!!

:blob1:
still not there but closer none the less :eusa_dance:

Niklas aka Norrland put together a little vid from last years NorrlandsMeet, and if you look closely you'll see a white Ten with the alu panniers sliding around there. First half is moving pictures second stills since the cam was busted.




In august we'll have the next meet, and then I will go there with better tires and without the panniers, and also with a bit more practice. It hurt. =)

that looks like a real blast

Seen a few of her test rides.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/35/229...irst-Ride.aspx

Good video Molgan! ..... I enjoyed that! :icon_thumleft:

Barry.

Here is a couple of pictures of my bike ready for a 4 day Scotland trip,leaving on the 1st may.

Gary.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...ril2009001.jpg


http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...ril2009009.jpg

Aussie release date for the tenere
 

just found this

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...&postcount=502

:headbang:

Went to watch my two eldest sons racing yesterday (Sunday) at Sandbach and took a phone pic of all three bikes together.
(They both have 2008 Honda CRF250R's)

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...r/Image005.jpg

Barry.

Here are a few pics of my bike from this

http://ktim.smugmug.com/photos/473405263_UJoMm-M.jpg

to this

http://ktim.smugmug.com/photos/525492390_nExod-M.jpg

Yamaha engine bars

http://ktim.smugmug.com/photos/484432251_Cnnop-M.jpg

LeoVincis

http://ktim.smugmug.com/photos/484431982_WTEJp-M.jpg

SWMotech carrier

http://ktim.smugmug.com/photos/484432593_H76wf-M.jpg

Rox risers

http://ktim.smugmug.com/photos/484432426_iNMXc-M.jpg

Pivotpegz and off-the-road.de swingarm pivot covers

http://ktim.smugmug.com/photos/525492504_sTZiL-M.jpg

Acerbis hand guards, cut down 'screen with number plate and very important sticker!

http://ktim.smugmug.com/photos/525494101_Yr7TU-M.jpg

And a nice tidy tail

http://ktim.smugmug.com/photos/525492618_3H73u-M.jpg

http://ktim.smugmug.com/photos/525492694_wodAN-M.jpg

Sexy!!

Like the tail tidy...looks very err well.....tidy !

How's the chopped screen, turbulance-wise?


Nick.

Really nice TimM! :thumbsup:

Your bikes looking good there Tim.

Are they the Rally Pro handguards and did they go on easily with no modification other than losing the bar ends?

Cheers
Mark