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zOU 12-05-09 15:32
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Originally Posted by Catflavor (Post 93544)
Looks like I'll carry on looking, unless someone here knows of some kind of solution for my vibra-head issue!
here you go:
http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?...ght=turbulence

I do not suffer from the turbulence, I'm 6'2/186cm ;-)

maxwell123455 12-05-09 17:39
Ive not ridden a tenere my self so im only guessing and saying what ive read but you can slove the hieght problem easily by getting some lowering links ans dropping the forks throught the front yokes a bit.

As for the turbulence that more of a personal thing, some people are very sensative to a slight bit of wind noise others not. There are a good few screens out on the market, but again some people get on with 1 screen others not.

It might also be down to the lid your wearing.

Peatbog 12-05-09 19:23
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Originally Posted by Catflavor (Post 93544)

the real pain, probably the clincher for me, was that my head got an annoying vibrating buffet at between 60 and 70mph and it was enough to make me feel a bit ill after a minute or two.

Looks like I'll carry on looking, unless someone here knows of some kind of solution for my vibra-head issue!
i had the same thing which i cured with a MetalMule tall screen and 2 extra turns on the front preload. job done. Some folks have found that shortening the original screen has worked, as you get more 'clean' air over your lid. What helmet do you use? - The Tour-x has a very flimsy peak which wobbles and vibrates.

with regard to height - dont let that put you off, there are a few folks on here who've lowered their Ten's to get their feet on the floor. lowering links are now readily available, and the yokes can be dropped on the forks to lower the front.

Have a look around in the Tenere section, there's boatloads of info in there. everyone personalises their bike, so dont let the 'out of the box' setup put you off completely.

Pete


Edit>> Sorry, hadn't realised Maxwell had already said all this.

Peatbog 12-05-09 19:47
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Originally Posted by statik (Post 92899)
I'm thinking of changing my XTR soon but I do use it on trails. The XTZ is a bit heavier. 181kg for the R and 189kg for the Z. Seat height on the Z is 10mm more and the fuel tank is the same. Is there just a personal preference or real advantage between models. I must admit I have never looked at the XTZ too close before but will obviously look at all possibilites before making a decision.

there's loads of differences- firstly the fuel tank on the Ten is 22L compared to the R's 15L, but thats just for starters - if you have a good look between the two you'll find that the two bikes are very similar, but worlds apart. personally i chose the Tenere to replace my XTR as i thought the Ten was everything i wanted the XTR to be, and more.

Pete.

OldGitJohnboy 12-05-09 20:12
Wind turbulence
 
Funny really - if I use my Calberg full face I get terrible buffeting - a sort of constant pulsing. If I swop to a cheapy O'Neil MX helmet - no problem at all. Luckily I prefer to ride the MX helmet anyway. Very odd though that a very clean looking full face gets up staged by what you would think is a very un-aerodynamic MX helmet with a peak!!!!

John

nickdovey 18-06-09 13:38
XTZ troubles
 
Hi, I was wondering if you have had any trouble with your bash plate and engine bars mounts on the rear? Myslef and a friend both own Teneres and have both had trouble with either the mount cracking or the bars and/or bash plate cracking, and this is on highway travelling only so far. This resulted in one bike being off the road for 9 month being re-framed by yamaha under warranty in Bristol at Fowlers. Since then he has had all the gear fitted back up and I have bought one myself. We are travelling from London to Cape Town on them and are now stuck in Spain while Yamaha decide whether its their problem or not. The accessories have only done around 2500km on road riding abd have failed. If you have had any troubles can you let me know, as yamaha dont think there is a problem with this model. The bash plate and bars seem to be under a bit of tension when they are fitted up so maybe this put tension on the weak points of the plate, bars and mounts.

NickW909 18-06-09 14:17
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Originally Posted by nickdovey (Post 98171)
Hi, I was wondering if you have had any trouble with your bash plate and engine bars mounts on the rear? Myslef and a friend both own Teneres and have both had trouble with either the mount cracking or the bars and/or bash plate cracking, and this is on highway travelling only so far. This resulted in one bike being off the road for 9 month being re-framed by yamaha under warranty in Bristol at Fowlers. Since then he has had all the gear fitted back up and I have bought one myself. We are travelling from London to Cape Town on them and are now stuck in Spain while Yamaha decide whether its their problem or not. The accessories have only done around 2500km on road riding abd have failed. If you have had any troubles can you let me know, as yamaha dont think there is a problem with this model. The bash plate and bars seem to be under a bit of tension when they are fitted up so maybe this put tension on the weak points of the plate, bars and mounts.

There have been several problems reported with the engine bars cracking and the bash plate snapping the rear fixing.

I believe the engine bar brackets have been changed as a result, so defo Yamaha's problem, they should be replaced under warranty.


Nick.

Gas_Up_Lets_Go 18-06-09 14:23
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Originally Posted by nickdovey (Post 98171)
Hi, I was wondering if you have had any trouble with your bash plate and engine bars mounts on the rear? .
There have been many documented problems with the older style bars, but the failure is to the front offside mount (offside for the UK that its!). The newer bars have a different front mount - only very slightly, but I think it might be enough. Yamaha have admitted it's thier problem by virture of the number they have replaced under warrenty and the design change.

As for the bash plate, I presume you have the Alloy one fitted ?? there isn't a problem (that's been raised) with the ABS ones.

jimthebrit 16-08-09 11:46
Just had the bike pass the 500mile mark, Must say i am loving the bike. As said already in the thread it handles great but in crawling traffic i find it a little unsteady due to the size and find myself shuffling about in the seat. Have found that between 3.5 and 4k revs it get very vibey, but i guess thats to be expected with a single. I have a had a few people checking the bike out as so far i think its the only one around here, even had a GS owner tell me he liked the look and was thinking of changing to the Ten.

As for the Yam Panniers i am not over the moon with them I find them very cheap feeling and am always worried if i give it too much cow bell it will break.

Cheers

Jim

uscincpac 17-08-09 14:30
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Originally Posted by jimthebrit (Post 103113)
As for the Yam Panniers i am not over the moon with them I find them very cheap feeling and am always worried if i give it too much cow bell it will break.
Glad you're liking the bike. The vibes at 4-5k will smooth out a bit as the engine beds in - but as you say, its a single so vibes are there to be enjoyed. :evil:

The Yam panniers did underwhelm me initially, but after receiving much abuse are still holding up well. They put up with being overloaded (waay more than 'allowed' 5kg each) and the bike dropped with them on (off-road).

The locks felt bit odd, but I stuck a load of grease in them and now they are a bit smoother.


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