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Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Enlarged Side Stand Foot
An enlarged side stand foot minimizes the chance of the bike tipping over when parked on soft ground such as wet grass or hot asphalt because the weight is spread over a larger area. Installation of SRC Moto enlarged side stand foot on my Yamaha Ténéré 700.
Garmin Zumo XT - Small Full Size Keyboard
Garmin Zumo XT comes default with a keyboard split between two screens, OK when wearing gloves, truly irritating when not. Video showing how to change the default to one full size keyboard.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Center Stands
Seven different Center Stands, one of the most usefull accessories you can add, for the Yamaha Ténéré 700.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Lower Crash Bars/Engine Protections Bars
Eight different Lower Crash Bars/Engine Protection Bars for the Yamaha Ténéré 700.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Accessory USB Charger
Installation of a USB Charger on the Yamaha Ténéré 700 in the spot designated for the accessory, or how to remove the headlight on the Yamaha Ténéré 700.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - 21 Different Skid Plates
When I was looking for a more heavy duty skid plate for my Ténéré 700, I came across 21 different skid plates on the market.
Most skid plates are made of 4 mm aluminum, but 3mm, 3/16" (4.8 mm) and 5 mm aluminum are also used, together with 2 mm steel, and 8 mm HDPE (plastic).
These are the skid plates for the Yamaha Ténéré 700 I came across: ACD Racing Parts, Adventure Spec, AltRider, AXP Racing, B&B Off Road, Black Dog Cycle Works, Camel ADV, Givi, Heed, Hepco & Becker, Moose Racing, Moto Guard, Outback Motortek, SRC Moto, SW Motech, Terratech PowerParts, Thor by GP Mucci, Touratech Expedition, Touratech RallyeForm, Tusk and Yamaha OEM
Garmin BaseCamp & Zumo XT - Importing GPX Tracks
Importing GPX Tracks into Garmin BaseCamp, changing the color of the route and exporting the route to Gamrin Zumo.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Touratech RallyeForm Skid Plate
Installation of the Touratech RallyeForm Skid Plate on my Yamaha Ténéré 700.
In typical Touratech form, bring some of your own bolts...
Garmin Zumo XT Motorcycle GPS Navigation
Installation of the Garmin Zumo XT Motorcycle GPS Navigation on my Yamaha Ténéré 700. A specific GPS Navigation is a better alternative to just using the Google or TomTom map on your cellphone, because you can sit in front of your desktop computer, add waypoints to the route, and everything is moved to the navigation device.
Motorcycle Cell Phone Holder
Having tried many different cell phone holders, this is the best holder yet, especially after some light modifications. Installation of the cell phone holder on a Rally Raid top bar clamp; i.e. handlebar bracket, also lightly modified.
Motorcycle Auxiliary Lights - Denali DR1
Installing auxiliary lights on a motorcycle makes the bike more visible in traffic/helps you see dark roads better at night; i.e. both make the ride safer. Installation and review of the Denali DR1 LED light kit with the upgraded High-Off-Low switch and the Dual Intensity Controller on the Yamaha Ténéré 700.
Motorcycle Winter Clothing
When riding a motorcycle in cold weather, layers upon layers makes the ride a pleasure, not a shivering experience.
Motorcycle Pre Ride Inspection
Doing a short Pre Ride Inspection before you take off is very important! Making it short, doing it every time, makes it into a routine, and automatic. A video about Motorcycle Pre Ride Inspection, to be used in conjunction with a Motorcycle Post Ride Inspection.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Original Rear/Top Rack
The original Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rear/Top Rack is a very useful addition to the motorcycle. The rack is made to fasten the original Yamaha aluminum
top box, but since the top box is made by Givi, most Givi top boxes will also fit the three tabs on the back of the rack.
The rack has two large grab handles, making moving the bike, placing the bike on the centerstand etc. much easier.
Video about installation of the original Yamaha Ténéré 700 rear/top rack.
Motocycle Helmet - Shoei Neotec II Flip-Up
A dedent modular or flip-up helmet, where the best part by far is the ability to fully integrate a Bluetooth communication system. Poor ventilation, noise leveles a little too high
and very sadly, a non existent customer support here in United States, leaves this helmet spending far too much time on my shelf and my other helmet, an Arai XD4 | Tour X4 helmet, enjoying the country side.
They are different styles of helmets, but the Arai helmet is clearly made with dedication, the Shoei helmet is more in the "Good Enough" camp...
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Tools | Motorcycle Tool Kit
A comprehensive tool kit for the Yamaha Ténéré 700. Most of the tools in this kit will work for all motorcycles, socket/wrench sizes just have to be modified for each individual motorcycle, and a tire plug kit added for wheels with tubeless tires.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Changing Front Tire/Tube
How to change the front tire and inner tube on the Yamaha Ténéré 700.
Alpinestars Toucan Motorcycle Boots
Review of the Alpinestars Toucan Motorcycle Boots.
Motorcycle Travel to the Coast of Louisiana
The coast of Louisiana is the fastest disappearing coastline in the world. A motorcycle trip to the coast.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Camel ADV Anti Wobble Brackets
Installation and review of the Camel ADV Anti Wobble Brackets on the Yamaha Ténéré 700.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Connecting Devides to the Battery
What brackets, panels and parts to remove on the Yamaha Ténéré 700 in order to connect devices such as GPS Navigation, auxilliary lights etc. directly to the battery.
Garmin Zumo XT - What to do if Garmin Basecamp Full Resolution maps are not showing
What to do when Garmin Basecamp is not showing secondary and smaller roads when planning Zumo XT trips.
Givi Trekker Outback - Aluminum Top Case
I like the safety of lockable luggage on a motorcycle, and this is a review of the Givi Trekker Outback Aluminum Top Case.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Windscreens
Depending on how you use your bike, a taller windscreen than the factory windscreen, can make the ride more comfortable. Review of the original small Yamaha, the medium size Puig and the tall Givi windscreens for the Yamaha Ténéré 700.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Rally Seat (Sky Blue Edition)
Review of the Rally Seat that comes on the Sky Blue Rally Edition bike. This original one piece seat is 20 mm taller than the standard seat, has storage for the owners manual and tool kit below the seat and gives access to the battery compartment easy.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Hepco & Becker Handlebar Guards
Installation and review of the Hepco & Becker Handlebar Guards, including changing and upgrading how the handlebar guards are fastened.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Heated Grips
Installation and review of the original Yamaha heated grips. Together with proper layered clothing, a must when riding on cold days! The heated grips have the controls built into the left hand grip, making installation easy and the look clean.
Motorcycle Ear Plugs
Wearing earplugs when you ride a motorcycle increases the comfort level significantly, especially on long rides. A review of different types of earplugs and when to use what type of earplugs.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Oil Change
Oil change on the Yamaha Ténéré 700.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Modifications
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - 17 different modifications from auxilliary lights, luggage to a USB charger.
Arai Tour-X4 XD4 Motorcycle Helmet
Review of the Arai Tour-X4 XD4 Motorcycle Helmet.
Motorcycle Soft Grips - Grip Puppies
Installation and review of motorcycle Grip Puppies soft grips.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - 16 Different Upper Crash Bars
16 different Upper Crash Bars made for the Yamaha Ténéré 700.
Garmin Zumo XT - Installation of Garmin Express
Installation of Garmin Express on a PC.
Garmin Express is necessary in order to view full resolution maps when using Garmin Basecamp in conjuction with Garmin GPS Navigation devices.
Garmin Zumo XT - Not Turning On
What to do if your Garmin Zumo XT is not turning on, but is stuck on the Garmin logo before turning off. Not an uncommon error if the GPS Navigation has not been used in a while and the battery is drained.
Givi Trekker Alaska - Aluminum Side Cases
Review of the Givi Trekker Alaska Aluminum Side Cases. I have always liked the rugged look of aluminum side cases on a motorcycle in addition to the better protection of vulnerable content aluminum cases gives compared to soft luggage.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Original Center Stand
Installing a center stand is probably one of the most useful accessories you can install on your motorcycle. Installation and review of the original Yamaha center stand on the Yamaha Ténéré 700.
Motorcycle Auxiliary & Headlight Adjustment
Adjustment of auxiliary and headlights on a motorcycle. Adjusting the lights is important, one, so you don't blind oncoming drivers, two, so you can see where you are driving at night. This video shows how to adjust lights on a motorcycle.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Touratech Upper Crash Bars
Installation and review of the Touratech Upper Crash Bars for the Yamaha Ténéré 700. Not quite the Teutonic standard as aspected...
Motorcycle Post Ride Inspection
A pre and a post ride inspection is very important on a motorcycle, because as a rider, you are more vulnerable than in a car. Use this video together with the pre inspection video. Both inspections are quick to perform.
Motorcycle Chain Maintenance
Motorcycle Chain Maintenance
Simple - Inexpensive - Fast
Sena SRL2 - Pairing
This video explain how to pair a Sena SRL2 helmet headset to your phone, a procedure a little unclear in the instruction manual.