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:

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:

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




The battery bracket had to be modified a little, because the Motobatt lacks the indent on top:


- 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...



- 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:



- 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.



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

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Plough on

Friday i moved the bike into my appartment. With some buddies we pushed it up the stairs



Time for some farkling!

I'm slightly disappointed...



I would have thought you'd have ridden it up the stairs, what with that fancy suspension!

Happy farkling!

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Yes, that was kind of the plan, but since I had sold my exhaust it was kind of loud, and I don't want any hassle with the neighbours because I'm putting a bike in the building

Meanwhile I put on a MOSFET regulator



and a headlight protector.




I have a radiator guard but it won't fit properly. The triple tree touches it at its extremes. I think it can be solved with a little mod to the guard.

Now I'm in the process of putting on a tail tidy.



Then I'll do some maintenance, valve check and an oil change. That will be interesting in the livingroom

A Exan exhaust is on its way from Italy

I'll add photos soon

And the Fuzebox:


with a 12V cigarette lighter connected


And the new OTR airfilter: