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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Just transferred the connector from my old bike to the T700. I’ve had these gloves for 4 years now and they’re one of the best investments I’ve made. Most here seem to use heated grips but I’ve always found that the palm of my hand was not where I needed the heat but rather the back of my hand which was being hit by cold wind during the ride, so I stopped using heated grips and changed […]
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As soon as you unpack this plate you know it’s a serious bit of kit! 4.8mm thick aluminium, it looks extremely well crafted and the finish on every part is top notch. I have quite a critical eye and am often left a tad underwhelmed by the workmanship on these kind of products but I can’t fault this one. It’s quite a long plate, protecting a great deal more real estate that the stock plate. […]
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This has been done before but just thought someone might find this half interesting. Looking at rad guards around the net I did find some of the prices a tad extortionate so decided to manufacture one myself. Started with a sheet of this for £10. I held it against the rear side of the stock fin cover and marked the cut with a felt tip pen. Cut it out with the Dremel and 6 mini […]
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Well, after John kindly shipped these to me, they landed today and are on the bike! Whatever I think of the company and their shipping policy the product they produce is top notch, good quality materials, fit and finish and these do exactly what they say they will. Installation is straightforward, just fiddly to get the exact right position on the first one but once done it’s all down hill from there. These won’t be […]
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