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Molgan 06-02-09 22:39

Nice! :002:

YAM 6 01-03-09 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMo (Post 65802)
Has anyone any info about a replacement rear end (shorter) for the Tenere?

I've just picked mine up, and love everything about it apart from the elephant trunk rear end!

I read that Off-the-road might be developing a rear fender replacement (rather than cutting up the undoubtedly expensive Yamaha original) and I emailed them with regards to integrating the indicators into the individual rear light lenses - neat huh?

However, they inform me that it wouldn't be 'legal' in Europe?! (or at least were OTR are...) - although since when has that bothered bikers?!

Anyway, I've emailed Clear Alternatives in the US (I have one of their combined LED tail/indicator units on my Ducati Monster) to see if they would be interested in developing something for the Tenere. I know it's not a US model (yet), but reckon they would have a large market overseas...

It also happens that I'll be taking my Tenere over to Las Vegas in the next couple of months, so they would have something to work with...

What do you guys think?

Integrate the rear indicators into the twin tail lights, and attach the number plate to the panel below the lamps (which happens to be exactly the right size for a US numberplate btw.)... job done?

xxx

here you go.......

JMo 01-03-09 03:30

Ah, I forgot I'd started this thread...

Thanks for the photo Yam6, but I was thinking of something a little less Heath Robinson (ahem)...

Until Clear Alternatives come up with the goods, this will have to suffice:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...x/DSC00015.jpg

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...x/DSC00007.jpg

xxx

ps. still like the idea of a single left hand can and a false right hand one for tools as zOU posted...

JMo 01-03-09 03:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickW909 (Post 81763)
Also, for any 'tail choppers'......

Any probs with mud getting flung up by the back wheel?

Nick.

Funny you should say that Nick... I do get a fine mist of road grime over my luggage (on the rack and rear seat) when it's been raining... no problem with mud though...

xxx

josephau 01-03-09 04:19

Hi JMo, that rear turn signal you have, I remember you posted this before but I couldn't find it, could you please let me know again where you got it? And how do you find them? And is the installation complicated, for a technically-challenged like myself?

JMo 01-03-09 04:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by josephau (Post 84378)
Hi JMo, that rear turn signal you have, I remember you posted this before but I couldn't find it, could you please let me know again where you got it? And how do you find them? And is the installation complicated, for a technically-challenged like myself?

Hi Josephau - this is the thread:

http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=8822

That explains pretty much everything... the company who make the elecropods also make the LED 'indicator strips' as a pair...

Fitting is a bit fiddly - you have measure the hole centres carefully (bearing in mind you need to bend the strip in two planes in the middle) and I found that heating up the silicon strip in bowl of hot water helped fitting them into the recess. Then you secure them with clear silicon sealant.

Also, you'll need to get one of those flasher relays specifically for LEDs - the Motrax one for Kawasaki's is a direct replacement (connector fits the loom)for the one under the seat, although it is a different shape so you'll have to jiggle the rubber mounting around, but it does fit.

Good luck... (or just wait until CA sort out the combi tail light?)

xxx

josephau 01-03-09 04:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMo (Post 84379)
Hi Josephau - this is the thread:

http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=8822

That explains pretty much everything... the company who make the elecropods also make the LED 'indicator strips' as a pair...

Fitting is a bit fiddly - you have measure the hole centres carefully (bearing in mind you need to bend the strip in two planes in the middle) and I found that heating up the silicon strip in bowl of hot water helped fitting them into the recess. Then you secure them with clear silicon sealant.

Also, you'll need to get one of those flasher relays specifically for LEDs - the Motrax one for Kawasaki's is a direct replacement (connector fits the loom)for the one under the seat, although it is a different shape so you'll have to jiggle the rubber mounting around, but it does fit.

Good luck... (or just wait until CA sort out the combi tail light?)

xxx

Thanks so much JMo. :Worship_9TRHEA: I thought you would be hanging out with Harley guys :035:

Stinky Pete 17-04-09 19:43

Any other decent tail mods out there?
Im looking for ideas/inspiration.

BigB 11-05-09 01:57

I've made a bracket to move the number plate and indicators up closer to the rear tail light.
made it from 25mm x 3mm flat bar, 260mm long.
bent it to shape and drilled holes for the indicators and to mount it.
to mount it there are 2 self tapper screws on the inside of the light unit at the bottom.
took these out and fitted the bracket.
then moved the number plate bracket up, and moved the reflector down where the number plate bracket was.

links to pics
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/u...2/PICT0117.jpg
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/u...2/PICT0124.jpg
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/u...2/PICT0119.jpg
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/u...2/PICT0120.jpg
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/u...2/PICT0122.jpg

Peatbog 11-05-09 02:17

looks smart, i like it!

did you use the standard plate? looks a wee bit large, think i'm tempted to go for a 7x5.5

funny this thread should come up again, i've just ordered my new plate lamp to do this mod.

Pete.


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