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Old 26-06-09, 10:06 AM
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I now have a super tenere....

just bought one with 26,000 miles as a project. its in good nick anyway but i'm going to make it immaculate and keep it. started bidding on ebay before being given the xlv.....

my missus is going to have a fit........ I'll have to hide it in the garage.

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2008 - JOHN O'GROATS TO LANDSEND TO NOTTINGHAM IN 20 HRS - ONLY 1204 MILES!
2009 - THE FIVE CAPITALS IN 23 HOURS 50 MINS ON A 660 SINGLE - MY ARSE HURTS.....

2009 yamaha tenere
2005 ktm250 exc
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2000 Xrv 750
1989 super tenere
1995 xl600v transalp
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Old 26-06-09, 12:46 PM
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Re: I now have a super tenere....

Congrats..

pop over to Super Tenere Owners Forum • Portal lots of info and a fairly friendly bunch.
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Old 26-06-09, 01:35 PM
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Re: I now have a super tenere....

Oh there's a super tenere forum?? Never knew that

As for a friendly bunch watch out for the owner, she's a right according to some
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Old 26-06-09, 02:24 PM
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Re: I now have a super tenere....

I have heard that, but dont repeat it though......

Hellooooo Boss...
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Old 26-06-09, 03:53 PM
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Re: I now have a super tenere....

Have you checked out the bike yet? Things to watch out for are corroded rear frame, cracks in engine mounts (they can be welded and strengthened), excess oil usage, front sprocket nut not tightened or even worse stripped and welded (needs a new output shaft), reg/recs on older bikes should be updated to an RR98.

You can drop a TDM mk1 (pre-96) 850cc engine into them or with carbs, CDI, swap the coils from double to two singles and a small add-on loom you can then drop in a 270degree TRX/TDM Mk2 850cc engine.

You can't though use the TDM900 engine as it won't fit in the frame but people have done a hybrid of the two engines so it does fit.

WR forks can be installed with a small amount of engineering to the yokes..

Check this thread out for an example of what I mean
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Old 27-06-09, 05:58 AM
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Re: I now have a super tenere....

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just bought one with 26,000 miles as a project. its in good nick anyway but i'm going to make it immaculate and keep it. started bidding on ebay before being given the xlv.....

my missus is going to have a fit........ I'll have to hide it in the garage.


Hide it my garage mate
I'll send you regular updates with the bills for new bits
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Old 09-10-09, 06:49 PM
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Re: I now have a super tenere....

quick update - so far I have.-
  • stripped, shotblasted and repainted the rear swingarm
  • new bearings in the swingarm
  • stripped and repainted the wheel hubs and rims and new stainless spokes
  • rear caliper rebuilt by Nick (brilliant job)
  • new rear disc
  • new goodridge hoses front and rear
  • repainted the rear footrest hangers
  • secondhand oil tank (repainted)
  • forks repainted and rebuilt
  • new pads front and rear
  • new front tyre
  • new stainless motad downpipes
  • arrow race can
  • new chain and sprockets
  • bash plate powder coated
  • top yolk and engine cases currently being painted.
  • waiting to carry out full service when engine cases come back
  • all bodywork and tank dropped off at Dream machine today for repainting.
  • loads of bolts replaced with stainless steel items
just need to find a decent set of crash bars now, not to mention hide the bank statements for a while.........

photos to follow when completed....
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2008 - JOHN O'GROATS TO LANDSEND TO NOTTINGHAM IN 20 HRS - ONLY 1204 MILES!
2009 - THE FIVE CAPITALS IN 23 HOURS 50 MINS ON A 660 SINGLE - MY ARSE HURTS.....

2009 yamaha tenere
2005 ktm250 exc
20004 BLACK hayabusa
2000 Xrv 750
1989 super tenere
1995 xl600v transalp
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Old 10-10-09, 12:16 PM
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Re: I now have a super tenere....

every credit mate, get some photos on as i am just about to start the same with mine - money permitting

i want mine ready for TLD 2010 fingers crossed, if not i'm on me fzr1000
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Old 10-10-09, 04:40 PM
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Re: I now have a super tenere....

Just changed the emulsion tubes in my pals Superten today.
Worth the effort, it was drinking fuel in the mid-range, £10.00 in my @ was £20.00 in his, amazing difference.
We took it out for a run this afternoon, transformed the running, dunno about fuel economy, but he was chuffed with the smooth performence.

Might be worth the £40.00 while you have it stripped, it's a common problem apparently.
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Re: I now have a super tenere....

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Just changed the emulsion tubes in my pals Superten today.
Worth the effort, it was drinking fuel in the mid-range, £10.00 in my @ was £20.00 in his, amazing difference.
We took it out for a run this afternoon, transformed the running, dunno about fuel economy, but he was chuffed with the smooth performence.

Might be worth the £40.00 while you have it stripped, it's a common problem apparently.
its on the list of service items, cheers!!!
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2008 - JOHN O'GROATS TO LANDSEND TO NOTTINGHAM IN 20 HRS - ONLY 1204 MILES!
2009 - THE FIVE CAPITALS IN 23 HOURS 50 MINS ON A 660 SINGLE - MY ARSE HURTS.....

2009 yamaha tenere
2005 ktm250 exc
20004 BLACK hayabusa
2000 Xrv 750
1989 super tenere
1995 xl600v transalp
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