I thought about scottoiler, but after studying it and reading comments on blogs, I have decided not to go with it, because a) the setup looks dodgy IMHO (the oil could drip to the tire, which is no good), and b) 500 mile refill is about the same interval for lubricating the chain the old fashion way, and c) apparently the refilling process is not as clean as one would think. I know many love them and that's great. Putting the bike on center stand, lubing it, and getting my hands dirty kind of make me feel I am really taking care of it, putting some LOOOVVEEE to it. Then again, the fact that it rusts means that apparently I haven't been taking good care of it :(

I think I will stick with two brake discs at the front, safer and more symmetrical looking, but I am looking for some light weight wave discs.

Hey Josephau. If I could offer a couple of points? Firstly with regards to the chain oiling, I've just bought one of these- http://www.chainoiler.org.uk/ I had them make up a long one at 200mm. Took me all of 10 minutes to fit and works very well. No need to cut wiring, or vacuum tubes, and cheap too.
Secondly with the wave discs. I fitted some to my Triumph Speed Triple and there is no noticeable difference apart from the brake pads get worn away faster and the sound of braking is louder. I fitted them because they were cheaper than EBC or OE discs, and wouldn't bother on any other grounds.

My bike has been tucked away for the last week or so due to the snow but when I as in the shed the other day it looked like the silver plating on the inside of the rear indicators was all flaking off. I need to try and get a look at it during daylight to make a popper assessment.

The build quality of the Tenere doesn't seem anywhere near as good as the XTX

with regards to 1 or 2 discs issue - my XTR scared me as when loaded up for a trip last year my girlfriend had more engine braking on her SV than i had proper braking - i am more than happy that Yam have put two dics on the Z.

i always wondered why they put a braided hose on the X and not the R, and why the R has a smaller disc in a bigger rim than the X? the braking on the R is always gonna be the worst (as std) of the three, especially with the naff plastic lever.

I had a good look at my Ten this evening and I was right, at least 50% of the silver coating on the inside of my rear indicators has gone!

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1323/dscn2546dc8.jpg

The bottom of the steering shaft thing that is pressed into the bottom yoke has loads of corrosion on it and the chain is a right mess.

My bike has less than 300 miles on the clock and gets a good coating of FS365 spay after every ride.

Al.

The R and the Z have smaller diameter discs to improve ground clearance when riding through ruts so the disc doesnt "ground out"

Ah! fair enough, i'll go back to sleep:sleep01: