Talked to Metal Mule this morning and it sounds as though they have got quite a range of accessories now made for the Tenere. I have said that they can keep my bike for another couple of weeks as I'm still very busy. After that I hope to get up and down the country and will certainly promote their products especially as he mentioned that he may leave some of them on! (I'm gonna work on them leaving ALL of the mods on!) Check out their web site, he said pics will soon be posted.
The lowering link will set the back end down by about half an inch, they did do another that dropped it by an inch but were concerned about travel at the back end. Hope this info is of help.
Cheers Steve

:yahoo:

PS forgot to mention, they also intend to make a radiator cover which will fit over the existing plastic one.:thumbsup:

The hugger and flip windshield will be interesting to see.

How much !!!
 

I just checked out MetalMule's site.

Have I got it wrong but for a 22 liter top box and 2 x 31 liter panniers and fittings (84 Liter total) the total is �1550

For the comparable Yamaha originals, 3 x 30 liters, it is �780.

I know some people think the Yam ones are expensive but that is almost twice the price.

Twice the price :googly[1]:, are they made of Titanium and is the frame goldplated?

I have been speaking directly to the main man at Metal Mule and Yes you are wrong. He has not as yet brought out an official price list for the parts for the new Tenere and he quoted me at just over a grand for the pannier kit. It would also be advisable to check out the abservations about the Yamaha parts as well.

Alternative handguards - Acerbis Multiplo T.
 

OK, at last, some success......
I managed to fit a pair of Acerbis Multiplo T handguards tonight.
The only stumbling block was having to drill up the bars to enable the expanding bar-end plug to go all the way home. You'll need a 13.5mm drill bit. The material cut very easily so a battery drill was sufficient.
Put all the screws in the assembly before you tighten anything of them up.
Watch the front brake pipe banjo bolt, it may need turning up a bit to clear the alloy bar on the righthand side. Just slacked the banjo bolt enough to turn it, this will prevent air entering the brake system.
I've decided to bin the bar-end weights, whats a bit of vibration amongst friends.....
All in all I'm please with the look and protection offered by these handguards. They should save the levers when (not if!) I fall off.......:laughing7:

Next job is to fit Pirelli MT21 tyres and rimlocks.

Timpo.

Thank God for that. I know the Yam ones are correct, thats what it has just cost me for the full set and that is what is quoted on the Yam web site.

Metal Mule's web site is sure confusing though.....Panniers: �1199 (inc)
https://www.metalmule.com/shop-onlin...ategory_id,50/

And the top box without fitting kit.....�350 (inc)
https://www.metalmule.com/component/...,23/Itemid,26/

Could he be quoting you pre VAT prices ??? (�1020 for the pannier kit)

Did anyone perhaps identify the part number of the GPS connector plug, I suspect Maplins in the UK may have such a thing ?

Hi SteveD

I already had Metal Mule panniers so have fitted the new rack. Unlike other racks it fits on top of the hand rails. It�s really solid and has stopped the number plate vibration. The boxes are pricy but I have found them as tough as hell.

I was not able to get the sump guard and bar fitted from Yamaha so have one on order from Metal Mule.

I will try to get pictures in the next few days.