1200GSA final drive problem

[DirtYarpie]

I've just been to the Yamaha dealer to take a look at the new Super Tenere ES plus the older model. Mmmmmm, I think I may be sold on this bike! I know they're heavy, but ironically it felt lighter than my GSA. And a close buddy of mine has been riding one for a couple of years now, and importantly, never had any problems.

Thought I'd add this link to show what the Tenere is capable of with a relatively 'ordinary' rider in typical South African dirt road conditions.

http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.p ... =145263.20

[consigliero]

I have learned in Morocco that riding on unpavement roads with passanger and luggage can be expensive



https://picasaweb.google.com/1091683561 ... directlink

[GB]

I have learned in Morocco that riding on unpavement roads with passanger and luggage can be expensive



https://picasaweb.google.com/1091683561 ... directlink

Thats why I use these, but haven't fitted crash bars.

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[DirtYarpie]

I have learned in Morocco that riding on unpavement roads with passanger and luggage can be expensive



https://picasaweb.google.com/1091683561 ... directlink

Thats why I use these, but haven't fitted crash bars.

946094_10152817796078357_854084622_n.jpg

Wow...that does look expensive! What happened?

[consigliero]

I change final drive with 185 kkm. In November I do it again, but it was easier to repair. I had not really serious fall





In the end of the day I get help



Next day I repair cover with poxiline and in December we where able to ride again also with new cylinder protection

[smudger272]

Africa Twin sounds appropriate

[consigliero]

We have tried but we didn’t fall in love

[Old Git Ray]

I've just been to the Yamaha dealer to take a look at the new Super Tenere ES plus the older model. Mmmmmm, I think I may be sold on this bike! I know they're heavy, but ironically it felt lighter than my GSA. And a close buddy of mine has been riding one for a couple of years now, and importantly, never had any problems.

Thought I'd add this link to show what the Tenere is capable of with a relatively 'ordinary' rider in typical South African dirt road conditions.

http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.p ... =145263.20

Almost 8 years old. Never seen the inside of a garage and still starts first time on the original battery with 50k very hard miles on it.
Passed it's 6th MOT yesterday with nothing on the sheet.