In the winter months I like to keep the battery in top shape by connecting it to a trickle charger. Obviously if you get to ride every day it’s not necessary but I tend to be too busy during the week so riding normally happens at the weekend. I’ve used a TC on all my bikes and it’s meant I’ve never had any probs with the batteries draining. This is the one I use as […]
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On another thread we chatted about installing a dual USB charger in place of the cigarette lighter socket. I’m personally not a real fan of that solution as should it rain I need to unplug everything and can no longer charge my phone or SatNav. Years ago I started using a very simple 12v charger that installed under the seat and have found it to be spot on. The Tenere is the 3rd bike I’ve […]
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Whilst browsing YouTube I found this video by OrbSurfer showing you how to correctly adjust your aux lights. Very useful video which helped me direct my Rigid Industries pencil beam light bar and spot pods to best effect. SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAND RIDER BLOG Please enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address Subscribe Join 87 other subscribers.
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No-one had the raw aluminium extension plate in stock in the UK so I had to settle for the black. The black really annoyed my autistic nature, however, so yesterday I removed the black coating with a finger grinder and Dremel and then sanded it smooth with wet sand paper. Put it all back together and finally I have what I was after! The plate works brilliantly but if I had some 5mm aluminium plate I […]
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I purchased a pair of these off Amazon a few days and was stunned to find the designers had got their measurements wrong and they wouldn’t fit a standard quick release helmet buckle. They were also extremely thin and flimsy and not worth modifying so back they went. Frustrated and not wishing to mess around any more I made my own instead. I had so 25mm/2mm aluminium billet in my garage so I pressed and […]
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Have watched a few videos on how to install these with most folks taking an age to get them on. OrbSurfer posted a vid in which he used zip ties but it looked incredibly complicated. This evening I installed the two grips in about 10 mins using OS’s idea with wider zip-ties and they just flew on. Here’s how: Firstly, you need wide (7mm) zip ties, not the 2-3mm ones OS used. I used a […]
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Decided to mount a quick release headlight guard to my Tenere 700 and shopped around for options. I came across one that looked identical to some brand names that were asking 4 times more plus and thought I’d give it a shot. Mounted today and I’d say this came from the same factory as a brand name guard as it looks identical. Quality is spot on, easy install and the guard is held on perfectly. […]
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Got the tool box today for the Bumot Pannier Racks. This is a slick solution and if I’d realised it was available a while back I’d have gone with it from the off. As usual with Bumot products it’s very sturdy and the finish is second to none. It has a strong barrel lock with 2 sturdy keys, much better than I expected actually. When opened the door comes away completely, so it’s not hinged […]
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There are a couple of companies I’ve been impressed with regarding aftermarket parts: Bumot, AltRider, Adventure Spec to name 3. And in that order! I’ve not heard much talk on here regarding BUMOT and it’s a great shame as there products are top notch. My rear rack and pannier racks are both from Bumot. I’ve read posts about racks from other companies showing up with scratches to the coating or not quite fitting without modification. […]
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OK, “who the heck installs a bottle holder on an off-road capable Yamaha Tenere 700?”, I hear you scream! Short answer is: “me!”. Longer answer is anyone who’s planning on touring with their T700 and doesn’t want to have to keep dismounting and opening their bags. Mine mounts snuggly to the Adventure Spec crash bars I have installed and in a place where it’s completely out of the way and wouldn’t even incur damage off-road […]
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