Got some more work done on the bike.

Here's a photo from my OTR foam filter after a week of riding in Andorra. Seemed to work perfectly. The inside of the airbox was very clean, no trace of dust.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/eb...=w1624-h913-no

And here's a bracket from Adventure Spec, for mounting some LED spot/flood lights. I'm still undecided on which lights. There's multiple options for cheaper LED lights.
As you can see there's a slight interference with the brake line and routing ring. I moved them down one hole on the triple clamp. All it needs now is a little trimming of the bracket and it's clear.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dQ...=w1624-h913-no

https://photos.google.com/album/AF1Q...xIH1hefD1BeI3z
I mounted the OTR waterpump guard
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dn...=w1624-h913-no

I decided to go for a set of Pivot Pegz. Here's them mounted to the bike.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cH...E=w701-h394-no

Also in the photo: my new brake pedal. The old one has been twisted and bend on multiple places, and since the metal is thick, it will be difficult to restore. I'll look into that later when i feel like it.

I also got a Motion Pro cable set to function as a brake snake. You'll get three cables in the set, which is nice.
But to mount it i need a drill bit of 2mm and a drill. My is currently lend out, so that will have to wait.

I also went for a tool roll from Kriega and put most my tools. You can also spot my new tool/toy: Leatherman Surge, a gift for my birthday
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g...=w1680-h808-no

Another good chapter in your bike build...great stuff! . Think I'll treat myself to the pivot pegs soon. Steve

It's been a while. Have been busy lately and made no time for the bike.

But have done a few things now.

I discovered the rear left indicator was melting away because of hot exhaust gas.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ro...4=w514-h913-no

I made an easy fix with some aluminum sheet:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mH...=w1624-h913-no

It's not the prettiest mod, but it'll have to do for now.

I have a Smoto tail tidy on my Tenere. The tail light mounting is not very sturdy. It was just hanging from two top brackets. So it was able to flex. Not ideal with a single cylinder beast...

I wrote Smoto about it, they said they're working on it, but haven't heard anything for the last few weeks. So i decided to make a fix myself. I braced the rear tail light by using two brackets for the bottom tail light mounts.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hZ...=w1624-h913-no

Further i got two LED spot lights from Ebay. The mountings of the brackets didnt fit the lights, because the thread on the housing is f00ked. I emailed the seller, and he send me a replacement pronto. Unfortunately just one....

I did mount the lights and wiring. The lights are a bit loose, because of the faulty threading, but they can be swapped easily later on when i have a good pair!
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/N_...=w1624-h913-no

Have ordered a set of K60 Scouts, with tubes. Also there some error with the goods. The rear tube is one size too big. Seller didn't respond at all to my emails.

And still haven't received my Touratech bashplate. It's been couple of weeks now, and i enquired, but they turned silent.

So all in all had some setbacks with my last internet orders :(

To be continued....

For my upcoming trip i need to take some more gear, because i'm camping.
So i've been looking at soft luggage options.

I decided to go for a Givi luggage rack. They're cheap and match the Trekker Outback cases, which i also like. This leaves the option for a later luggage expansion open.

For soft luggage i looked at a couple of options:
- The Wolfman Dry saddlebags i had before.
http://wolfmanluggage.com/products/e...ry-saddle-bags
They werent bad, but the way they hang outwards on the bike. Also they came apart, during my trip, but were still useable. Aftersales was good, they send me a new pair straight away.

- SW-Motech dakar
http://shop.sw-motech.com/en/by+prod...+Set/index.htm
not waterproof, comes with racks, but racks can only be used for saddlebags
i've seen some reports where the quality wasn't all that

- Enduristan
smaller, less known brand, was my second choice
https://shop.enduristan.com/eu/produ...95a1710de1687c

- Giant loop Great basin i found too expensive, and also used too much of the space on the rear, leaving little room for a tent and mattress and such

I decided to go for the underdog. So i ended up with a less known option from ATG (all terrain gear).
ATG is a South African company which has some very clever camping gear. I know them from a previous trip in Africa, where i used their compact camping bed.
http://www.atgear.co.za/8-52-large_d...mp-sleeper.jpg
You can find this design in Europe also, but the price is twice as high. The quality was very good. I had no problems with it whatsoever.

For the soft luggage i decided to go for the less known ATG Overland Saddlebags
http://www.atgear.co.za/atg-multi-ac...ddle-bags.html

http://www.pikipiki.co.za/wp-content...98-400x352.jpg


I've been following some epic ride reports, which featured one of the guys working at (founder of?) ATG.

- tested in some epic ride's in Africa, so they have streetcred (check them excellent ride reports, they're on the product page, see link above!)
- The bags are waterproof
- innerbags can be taken out, so the saddlebags can stay on the bike
- the bags are slimmer then most other options.
- good mounting, where the bags don't hang outwards
- they are preshaped, by a plastic mold in the bottom
- at $ 275 including shipping to Europe, the price point cant be beat!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtVW6OWeies

Today i picked them up at the post office. Quality looks very good.

Very good report on your mods and farkles. I've enjoyed following it.
Doing a 4 day trip end of the month and shall make use of some of your tips and mods. Thanks for sharing.

Unfortunately my last trip was cancelled due to a bicycle accident i had.
But i've been planning a new trip, touring Morocco.

Meanwhile i've done some minor farkles and one big:

A new custom saddle made by Rayz. He is a seat artist and does just custom jobs and requires your bike to shape the seat.
http://www.rayz.nl/en/

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kX...=w1631-h917-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YJ...=w1631-h917-no

I chose this one above the Kahedo/Touratech, because i didnt want a 4cm raise of seat height. Now it's approx 2cm.
For maneuvering the bike when seated it's a bit harder now, and i'm no short person (1.90m).


Other mods are:
- removed the spindle/bobbins on the front axle. I recon they dont do much in the terrain besides getting stuck behind something.

- shortened the oil overflow hose, so it wont get stuck or smashed in the rough stuff

- ordered a new yoke nut. On my bike is a custom one which requires a special tool i don't have. So i ordered a Pro Bolt nut.

- i put on the standard grey colored fairing pieces. I was able to get a set for little money. Mine were painted white, but i like the grey better.


Also i've been looking into mounting a chain guide, but i don't have the tools or skills to make a metal bracket for one, so unfortunately that will have to wait. But i definitely want one

You could kick back with some popcorn & enjoy a movie in that seat by the looks.
It's always a bit of a dilemma with the plastics. I keep thinking it would be nice to paint mine in, I have big ideas, but small windows of opportunity to fulfill them. So I've been thinking of maybe going the other way & getting later model plastics that are black, a bit like JaumeV's?
Really enjoying this thread though Darkhelmet, I hope Morocco goes well for you.

My 2009, as she is now (from memory):
- touratech wind deflector
- KTM hand guards
- renthal bar
- some kind of mx grips
- garmin zumo gps + ram mount
- extra 12V connector behind dash
- WR426F front forks, travel reduced to 240mm, 50 N/mm springs, 7.5WT oil, with hub and axle
- �hlins rear shock
- braking 320mm supermoto front brake kit with steelflex hose and NX250 master cylinder
- cheapo mirrors (don't like)
- CRF 2010 front fender
- excell rims (21 up front, 17x2.75 rear)
- Mitas E09 tires
- 15-46 gearing
- OTR sump guard
- touratech exhaust protector
- touratech kickstand end enlarger plate
- folding pedals
- DNA stage III kit
- Kev mod
- O2 controller
- Leovince exhaust mufflers
- 2008 seat
- kellerman indicators
- broken licence plate holder
- new third and fourth gear + some residual damage inside
- H&B gobi top case
- enduristan tank bag

Mods tried and removed:
- excel rim 2.5" rear (too narrow for 130 tire)
- heated grips (too thick)
- kahedo high seat (too high for my legs)
- 40mm tail riser set (too high, ruins performance of the �hlins shock)
- centre stand (bent)
- 15 - 50 gearing (far too short, even offroad)
- �hlins fork springs and oil (WRF front end now)
- braided hoses on std brembos (wrf front end)

To be done:
- drop front forks 2 cm internally (now they are raised in the crowns)
- fit KTM low front fender


http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb13020967/p5pb13020967.jpg
http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb12562014/p5pb12562014.jpg
http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p6pb12395021/p5pb12395021.jpg
http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p6pb12395019/p5pb12395019.jpg
http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p6pb12395016/p5pb12395016.jpg

Really enjoying this thread. Bike looks great now. A very quick and effective cure for the choppiness at small throttle openings is the throttle grip mod by Bilgebay shown some years ago. I did it to my XTZ last night, went for a spin and it's like a new bike. The mod is on the main mod list now. SEARCH. It's a 20 min job.