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JMo 15-04-09 18:59

Hee hee - show a bunch of guys some shiny bits (ooops, there I go again!) and their true colours come tumbling through!

Don't worry, I'm not offended by any of it fellas!

Keith - I've been called 'DuuuuDE' here plenty of times while I've been here on the Tenere! It's almost like a badge of honour x (and as Rich points out, it's a pretty unisex term these days) - I'd probably draw the line at 'Geezer' mind you!

Pete - I was kidding (only that after six months of eating American food, my weight in pounds is pretty much what the levers cost me in pounds!), of course I'm happy to tell you how much they were, although I see Nick posted a link already to Busters in the UK - result! However, there are much cheaper alternatives if you are just looking for spares (see the consumables thread I think)...

Josepheau - you are right in you assumption, the shorty levers do give more clearance for the riding style you describe, and are adjustable for throw too.

Keep up the smutty good work fellas! I enjoy a good giggle...

xxx

Peatbog 15-04-09 21:47

i kinda figured you were, hence my apology wasnt too sincere :icon_clown:

i could well fancy a set of them, i just tend to wait until i've bust the standard stuff before i buy blingy stuff

hell, the last time i used shorty levers was on my mountain bike!!

JMo 15-04-09 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peatbog (Post 90059)
hell, the last time i used shorty levers was on my mountain bike!!

Hee hee - yes, I still have them on mine - cute little Hope Mini's - they rock too!

xxx

Peatbog 16-04-09 01:20

Hmm, 'mountain bike tart parts' now theres a topic i could add a list to!
although mine is now most certainly 'ol skool' as it hasn't been altered since '99.

sorry, thread hijack over :)



I should have a quantity of tenere tart parts this time next week :toothy5: will keep you all posted. :icon_king:

filipindrijus 02-05-09 01:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMo (Post 89936)
Bike Candy, Trinketry, Farkles, call them what you will...

Having spent far too much time on ADV rider while I've been here, I thought it might be an idea to start a thread to show our favorite bits of bike candy and/or utter waste of money...

OK, so I really just wanted an excuse to show off my latest modification (now my big trip is essentially over, I thought I'd treat the Tenere to some trinketry) - but it is also tenuously helpful for anyone looking to fit replacement levers on the Tenere:

These are the C5 Sport (streetbike) levers, rather than the off-road specific ones... the brake lever is the FZ1/FZ6 04-08 version, and directly fits the Tenere master cylinder. ASV pn. BRC541 (-S if you want the shorty version like this)

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...x/DSC00358.jpg


The clutch lever is the same as the Suzuki GSXR 600/750 from 97-05 (also the V-Strom DL650 04-07 or the SV650 99-06) and fits the stock Tenere perch - yea! ASV pn. CRC530 (-S if you want the shorty version like this)

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...x/DSC00359.jpg


They are meant to be unbreakable (this version has a 5-year guarantee) and certainly bend in a crash, although not as far round as their off-road specific F3 levers...

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...x/DSC00360.jpg


They also come in a right fancy box... mmmmmmmm!

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...x/DSC00357.jpg

Like I say, a totally expensive and unnecessary (perhaps?) addition, but make the bike feel like a million dollars!

xxx

hi just to ask is it possible to fit this leavers to Xtx 2006 ? thanks

JMo 04-05-09 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by filipindrijus (Post 92203)
hi just to ask is it possible to fit this leavers to Xtx 2006 ? thanks

If the XTX has the same master cylinder as the XT660Z, then the FZ1 brake lever will be fine - likewise if the clutch lever is the same thickness in the bracket/perch pivot as the Tenere (about 7mm), then the clutch side (GSXR600) should fit too - best thing to do is to compare your bike and a Tenere side by side and see if the levers are the same size/shape?

Note the clutch lever comes with a removable tab to attuate the cut-out switch for starting the bike in gear - so you can retain that function as required (I'd already disconnected the wiring on mine anyway).

xxx

BadgeStar 04-05-09 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMo (Post 92414)
.....Note the clutch lever comes with a removable tab to attuate the cut-out switch for starting the bike in gear - so you can retain that function as required (I'd already disconnected the wiring on mine anyway).

xxx

May be a daft question Jenny but why?

Barry.

JMo 04-05-09 22:01

Maybe it's paranoia, but it's just one less thing to go wrong x

I don't like over complicated electrics (being used to my XRs that really only have a couple of wires in the whole loom!) - lets say, for example, you had a crash/drop and/or got the switch clogged up with mud - you might find you had to put the bike into neutral before it would start... admittedly not a problem you might come across in day to day riding, but might be tricky out on the trail if stuck in a precarious position?

Likewise I also disconnected (and removed) the side stand cut out switch as that is in a potentially vulnerable position and can drag through a lot of muck off road, and might start to cause problems? - for example I understand some DRZ400S owners have noticed that when you go over a big bump, the sidestand jumps on it's mount and momentarily cuts the ignition...

Again, if it ain't there, it can't break or go wrong?

xxx

stoo24 04-05-09 23:59

love the look of these levers. Don't know why motorbike manufacturers don't go to the same effort that mountain bike guys do. Loads of good stuff on the market and with a wee bit of negotiation one manufacturer could get a jump on the rest for next to nowt. I suppose KTM do try harder than the rest but seem to pass on the extra cost and then some.

Anyway, I'm thinking of fitting heated grips and possibly new levers but wondering about getting new bars before I start the fangle process! I notice you have protaper bars JMo and wonder what type they are and dimmensions? Seen a few options but if I go for fat bars I will need new clamps etc. Have you stuck with 22mm and a cross brace? What's the crack with fitting end weights to aftermarket bars?

Any info greatly appreciated, cheers.

JMo 05-05-09 00:11

Hi Stoo - my bars are the ProTaper Contour (ie 28mm) YZ High Bend version, plus their universal fat-bar adapter clamps...

However, having fitted them, turns out they are not really any higher than the standard bars (even including the adapters) so I will probably go for something else to get a little more rise - for info, the Renthal RC High Bend are my personal favorite (on the XR) and noticeably higher than the ProTapers...

Another option is an ATV type regular 22mm bar which tend to have more rise, although they also seem to have a much more angled sweep/layback, which I don't like...

Check out Renthal and ProTaper's websites for their various dimensions...

xxx

ps. as for refitting the original bar ends (why?!) - but you could probably tap out the new bars if you could get a tap in the correct thread size, there is plenty of metal thickness in either bar...


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