I know, I know - I hate it when people do that! but I can't seem to attach pictures to posts and I don't have a hosting site account...

I'll try and sort something soon unless someone has another idea?

xxx

PS. popped into see Paul at Metal Mule this afternoon (he was just back from the photoshoot with Steve's bike and MCN) - and had a look at their luggage... excellent quality, but the price? - gulp!

I do quite fancy the taller screen though, as I do seem to get a lot of wind noise above 60mph (in fact at all speeds), if I duck down a bit it seems significantly less though? The screen they sell is about 4 inches higher, so I'm going to try the cerial packet and a gaffer tape to see if that hight will make the difference, before I shell out my �50...

btw. I also mentioned to him my ideas about a single (left) side silencer and a tool tube on the right side, plus integrating the rear indicators into the brake lights (like the Clear Alternatives one for the SV650 for example) using orange and red LEDs in each light, and clear lenses... (and therefore being able to remove the lower portion of the mudguard and relocate the number plate directly under the lights). He's going to mention those suggestions to his suppliers and see what they think from a commerical/legal/emmissions etc. point of view...

xxx

Just use Imageshack or Photobucket, easy and it takes 3 minutes to set up an account. I use them both.

I also got hooked on that idea. Just ordered a 200€ Viper muffler that hopefully arrives after the weekend. Tried to find a nice and short single muffler but no luck so I went with this cheap 46cm one. I've also found a nice waterproof map tube at a tractor reseller. Will keep you posted when I get bizzy with my low budget modding. :D

Edit: Looks like they have a stubby for me so it might not look all crap after all.

Yes I met up with Paul from MM today and we put more goodies on my bike in readiness fro the MCN shoot. He brought a new alloy chain guard, a new hugger and ,bling bling a small cover to protect the sidestand switch! (Which he let me keep!) He also brought another set of MM panniers and top box for the shoot which we put on as well as the prototype crash bars. We met up with a couple of MCN chaps one of which has a White Tenere for long term test. See this weeks MCN page 40, a guy called Mykel, he was the photographer, forgot the name of the other person. Good talking to them and excellent time watching the shoot etc. Mykel has only had his bike for @ 80 miles but wants to buy it once the test is over! and he has ridden loads of bikes! PS the test notes on his article claim 162.3bhp and top speed 182,3mph! I think the editor has not got it wrong methinks!!!!!!!!!
The article should come out in two weeks time, it will be interesting to see how much space is allocated!
Had a good ride down in bright sunshine and anticipating rain on the way back put my overtrousers on. Got halfway back and no hint of rain and getting hot and bothered took heated jacket and leggings off, didn't see rain until Leeds!
All in all a good day and hope to see some of you down in Dartmoor, Princetown to be exact, the Plume of Feathers pub to be specific where Paul MM will be and BMW GS owners, c'mon lets gate crash! (I am!):smilies0349:
I did ask about a tool box and disc lock bracket to get him thinking and mentioned that the chainguard would look really good with XTZ punched into the side, lets see what happens. Cheers SteveD:woo:

Argh I'm a very impatient person. Have fixed all the parts for the plumbing just waiting for my stubby exhaust to be delivered, also waiting for the 14T front sprocket and the DNA air filter. I hate waiting for deliveries. Haven't found a good tail light yet to use for the remodeling of the rear either. Have mounted my TKC80 though and I'm extremely happy with them. Wonderful on gravel and very capable on the tarmac, even took them for a spin on the racing track this weekend. Ain't got any pics of the Ten on the track yet so one of my buddy on his XTR have to do :):

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Just for you Ray, the result of my garage toiling this past week...

1. Footpegs - WR (up to 2006 model) Pivotpegz didn't fit straight on, but needed approx 5mm grinding off the tubular part (that the spring sits round) of the main pivot, plus an M5 dome-head allen bolt inserted into the block of the pedal so that it sat level in the existing Tenere frame bracket.

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The new pegs offer loads more grip, but Pivotpegz do feel a bit weird at first if you are used to regular pegs... however, they should help with fatigue, allow you to change gear more easily whether sitting or standing, and shouldn't eat away at the soles of your boots... they look cool too x

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2. GPS wiring... after various discussions about the suitability of various connector blocks, I called Yamaha UK's tech dept and they recommended the following - if you want a switched positive, it's simplest (and safest) to cut into the loom on the rear brake light circuit, and take the positive feed from there, and earth back to the battery.

So that's what I've done, and used a waterproof mini blade fuse holder to keep the fuses common throughout the bike.

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I use a Garmin 2610 (it really isn't as big as it looks in the picture btw.) and have mounted it above the bars for easier access to the touch screen when riding...

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3. Controls and handguards - I fitted foam grips for comfort, and KTM handguards for weather protection, and which are surprisingly strong for plastic guards too. They do fit with the handlebar cross brace in place, although due to the position of the switchgear in relation to the lever perches, the tips of the levers are very close to the guards, so I chopped an inch off each lever (which takes courage when the brake lever is �33!).

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The only modification needed was to cut a small section out of the brake lever side to clear the banjo bolt - although this was partly because I like my levers pointing downwards.

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4. Tail chop... this is phase one - repositioning the (smaller 7x5 inch) plate and removing the lower section of the fender, and utilising an LED numberplate light.

Ultimately I'd like to do away with the standard rear indicators and reflector section, and mount the plate directly to the rear plastic, but this will do for now until Clear Alternatives (or someone) finds a way to integrate the rear indicators into the tail-light assemblies...

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5. Rear fender bag - You make have noticed in the pictures above the rather neat tapered bag by Touratech, that seems to have been designed for the bare tail section of the Tenere?! It's actually for their BMW GS rack, but suits the Tenere down to the ground... this is the Enduro 1 version (approx 5 litres capacity) which is big enough for a tool roll, tube, tyre levers puncture kit etc. There is also an Enduro 2 version which expands to 8 litres.

I like it a lot.

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Tail Tidy
 

Hi JMo,

Like what youve done to the number plate/tail, could you tell me where you sourced the number plate light from? Is it R&G?

I was looking at the Motrax Rresnd Universal bracket to move the indicators up towards the exhaust pipes.

Cheers :icon_smile:

Ian

P.S.

Since asking the question about the number plate light ive found out that R&G sell a numberplate light for �15.