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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This was a bit of an eye opener for me. The Tenere 700 is a tall bike and require the inside leg of a small T-Rex to sit on comfortably with both feet flat on the floor and a small bend of the knee. After installing the Yamaha OEM 18mm lowering links and the OEM low seat the stance/height was perfect for my 31″ inside leg and all was seemingly well.. until I rode it […]
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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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These are now available to purchase in the Overland Rider Store! Just received and mounted this little gizmo today and I have to say I’m impressed. For 14 Euros it’s actually a steal compared to the more complicated and expensive solutions to a problem I didn’t personally have but thought I’d give it a shot for the price. One thing I did have to do was to comprehensively clean the tank area where the sticky […]
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