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

Looks too clean. I hate it :-P

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Bike: 2013 XT660Z, TKC70 tyres

Mods:
Barkbusters, Scottoiler, DIY Tail Mod, DNA Stage 3, Power Commander V & O2 Eliminator, Exan X-Black Stainless exhaust, Tool tube, Ohlins linear front fork springs, Nitron rear shock, JT front and Supersprox rear sprockets, D.I.D. VX 520 chain, Adventure Spec bashplate, DIY USB Outlet, DIY chain guide, Kev's Throttle mod

http://www.facebook.com/onemooseonemotorbike

You're right, and that has already changed a bit, 'cos i'm not fond of cleaning.
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



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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