125000km's on Tenere 700 fleet - Bike set up and parts review Ep-01

RideADV.com.au has just reached a world first milestone on our Tenere 700's. 125,000km's (accumulated) across the RideADV fleet of Tenere 700's since late November 2019 without a single issue with the bikes. WOW. What a milestone. Tour and workshop owner Greg Yager takes you through bike set up and aftermarket parts and accessories that have worked for our bikes and some that have not over the past 125,000km's of tough Aussie bush riding. If you have any questions regarding this or any other video please drop a comment below or reach out to us via our social media pages. We wish to thank our amazing supporters and sponsors Yamaha Motor Australia, Teknik Motorsports, Barkbusters Handguards, Adventure Moto Australia, DMK Designs, Pirelli Australia and all our valued customers and supporters. Remember to like and subscribe to the channel and feel free to contact us directly for all your tour related bookings and questions. Don't forget we have our workshop available for parts and servicing.
Well done Yamaha for creating the unstoppable Tenere 700 and well done RideADV.com.au.
Update: If you would like to place an order for our RideADV pannier racks please email the shop at [e-mail] with your full name, postal address and we will reply with payment details. You can also contact us direct via our facebook page or by calling us (contact details on our website)

[@duartepinheiro1154]

Honest video, solid information, thanks for that, waiting for ep2!

[@russellflesser3447]

Excellent video. This is what I have been chasing, kit that is on a well used bike. Thank you. Can't wait for the next one.

[@carlredmond3642]

Amazingly valuable info... thanks for posting. Looking forward to the next installment !!

[@clayontwowheels2562]

Well done Greg and Ride ADV team. Awesome vid

[@wayde4192]

Thanks Greg, great information , appreciate that you willing share this stuff.

[@COM70]

Quote of the century so far “the only time you have too much fuel, is when you are on fire “ !!! I’m a useless rider, my 660 had Tekniks setup. I looked good. Thanks Tekniks 👍

[@slakk5093]

This is quality content, great getting your real world experience on what's available on the market

[@themosaito]

Love your no-nonsense delivery! Thanks for the info!

[@restless_soulism]

The best video on setup review so far, sharing your experience on tested parts is very much appreciated. Looking forward to the next video, keep them coming!

[@paultheboxer]

Awesome video, exactly what viewers need if they are looking at buying. Brilliant 👍👍👍

[@denischartrand3912]

Excellent video. Thanks for all the feedback and passion on the T7.

[@jonoj7666]

Priceless info and feedback 👌 Thank you 😊👍

[@hellderson]

Thanks for the video, you clarified some doubts I had on what to add to the bike or not, subscribed! Cheers from Madrid.

[@anthonyconlon]

Great video!! Good clear info on what works for you and what doesn't. Well done 👍

[@javieramado507]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing all this experience and information 👍👍👍

[@GavCritchley]

Lot of good advice and knowledge being shared. Thank you.

[@garycotz563]

GREAT VIDEO... Thanks for all the great info!

[@ThrillaPark]

One showed up here is Detroit. Snagged it. Let the farkles begin. Super informative sir. Thx!

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

These vids are worth their Mb weight in gold! Appreciate you sharing your experience as most of us could never get to the mileage in such a short period of time.

[@jayarmando3346]

Instablaster...

[@MysticBarefoot]

You might enjoy this feature length Film on what it is like to ride a motorcycle around Australia. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6GTmKCPZslra9U

[@michaelhayward7572]

Great vid, as per. That yellow, black and white KR Speedblock T7.... oh yesss!!!

[@JulietHotelFoxtrot]

I love it. No BS, straight talk all the way.

[@fukuroadventure5621]

this is gold . Simple explanation for people like me but yet highlights all the important stuff

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Thanks legend!

[@johnhoyle7542]

As a T7 owner I appreciate you sharing your substantial experience on what works & why. Really enjoyed the educational video & looking forward to the next. 😊👍

[@richardfitzgerald-2gen395]

Hey mate, really informative and appreciate you sharing your expertise

[@benjaminhardy5663]

What an incredible video. Great job, great info, all around good stuff.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Thanks mate, its just as real as we can do it

[@randysixt987]

Much appreciated, great job!

[@azlong4596]

I appreciate hearing from people who ride but mostly you pay for your accessories so I trust your opinions. Thanks, good information.

[@glennmcguire5571]

Live in the USA and have not been able to score a T700. I want to thank you for your video's, absolutely, by far, the best information available.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Thanks Glenn, what part of the US?

[@toddwmac]

Great content guys...as always.

[@garretmurtagh748]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge....appreciate it! 👌🇮🇪

[@nungu60a]

Great! review. Lots of passion. Round is a shape...lol love that. Will check u guys out when I visit sometime.

[@gordonsmithsa115]

Great explanation when going through the bikes.... advice on the sprockets will save bucks in the long run and your point of view on rear rack is spot on. Subscribed...

[@robertsanders2239]

Excellent video, keep up the good work 👍

[@youtubeaccount9058]

3:15 Your tip on replacing the front sprocket when it first starts to wear without having to replace the old chain and rear sprocket is gold. Places that want to sell you stuff will insist changing them all together is the only way to go.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Tell them to piss off and buy it else where. They just want the sale, buy it on-line

[@wolffo999]

totally badass video thanks!

[@billslicer3203]

Great comparisons , Thank you

[@lw8447]

I dont even have a bike right now but this is alot of great info ...Thx

[@heinschwartz7941]

Great video with good info Greg 👌

[@DikkeBetha]

Great video Mate. Very informative.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

And my teacher said I'd never amount to anything bahahahahha

[@marklerfald]

Greg, Thank you so much for generously sharing your thoughts and experience with the T7. Greatly appreciated and thanks again to you and your company from Oregon, USA.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

No worries mate, look forward to getting back over to Oregon as soon as the madness settles

[@marklerfald]

@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 Great! Do you do tours in Oregon or anywhere in the USA? Regards...

[@peer-olafkremer4715]

Great video!

[@GazDogNoosa]

Thanks Greg...really helpful info

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Thanks mate

[@johndemmink1260]

Nice job!

[@davidmorgan9358]

Good informative video Greg

[@sbreslin41]

Great video

[@heinmade2746]

luvin the way you doing things mate

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Ha ha thanks mate, new vid out this week

[@hock4540]

Great videos and information on real world testing, and no selling. Would love if you guys would talk rider and kitted weights when talking suspension setups since you have so many different setups (stock resprung/revalves, springs/drop-ins, full aftermarkets, etc). Thanks for all the time and effort, big help for the community.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Hi mate the full rundown of all the suspension testing with teknik motorsport will be out end of Jan is the plan. There is so much to go through but it’s been such a learning experience. Being able to see and experience all the different suspension manufacturers attempts at improvement and not just one companies is awesome. And it’s a credit to Tekniks who haven’t just punched something out to customers and claiming they have it sorted.

[@nicolasartheau822]

No issues .....With a truck of spare parts following....but a very instructive vidéo ! Essential , impressively clear and spirited.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Hi Nick, what truck load of spares? We do carry tyres, tubes, a chain and shit but nothing else. The support vehicles are for picking up customer bikes and carrying baggage. The caravan is for sleeping in and my coffee machine!

[@nicolasartheau822]

@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 thank you for unveiling for me the true secrets of your logistic. That was exactly what I was looking for !🤪🥴nevertheless allow me to reiterate my congratulations with sincere admiration

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

@@nicolasartheau822 lol, love it mate

[@blockhead52]

Well that was fantastic I test rode a T7 today and I have to have one looking forward to the next instalment.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Number 2 is out mate, check our channel

[@MikSane]

obsessed with this bike and cant wait for it to be used here in the USA

[@MikSane]

@Dual ADV jeeze!! Good luck. My 675 just got a quick shifter so I'm sticking to that until these become common!! Enjoy it

[@barrymurphy3554]

Thanks so much, not many People tell the Truth, great good on You & all the best to your Team & Business, stay safe Cheers

[@daedae1456]

Awesome

[@davidhall370]

It doesn’t get any more honest than that. Cheers.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Thanks

[@epoxyflooring2819]

So much great info

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Glad you think so!

[@JackRiverD]

Sounds like you know your shiz, Greg!

[@charlescummings1484]

Cold ride early checking out winter storage today...37 degrees F, winter is getting closer, T7 is going in hibernation soon. From CT, USA

[@Itchybite]

I’ve sold my 700, but what a great video. The information you’ve provided is invaluable. I might go and buy another one. 🤪

[@Xlac]

Just out of curiosity, why did you sell yours?

[@Itchybite]

It was no longer required.

[@enduro1955]

Thanks Greg, this is an excellent review of the development work RideADV has done so far on the T7s. On many of your rides I have seen how hard you and the sweeps push the T7s, and the varied and harsh terrain NSW presents seriously tests every aspect of machine reliability and safety. Your advice is well founded on experience. I have the Tekniks level 1 front and rear suspension changes on my bike and while much better than stock, the forks are not responding completely like I want them to. I'll come talk to you and Nick about how to fix that.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Nick is working on stage 2 right now and has my latest forks there now

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Thanks for your comments. Yes we test our bikes as hard as anyone

[@Teknikracingcom]

Hi, drop me an email on [e-mail] we have a new fork setting for you. Nick

[@mjcallaghan2]

Awesome bloke.one day I would like to come and ride in Australia . Mike from South Africa

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Come on down Mike, we will take ya for a spin

[@Slapsamillion]

The rack comparison should have been its own video. Great stuff.

[@garrycampbell1211]

Great stuff/Garry/Ireland

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Cheers Gaz

[@grahamgillette5393]

Just to finish my post, Adventure they have done 8540 kilm and the rear still has about 600 Kay’s left the front is done though the rear a is a 150 and found it pretty amazing on all types of conditions I will not use the adventure front though and was thinking about the pirelli for that, thank you for your informative review.

[@alvaromateosfernandez-maqu5772]

Estupenda información gracias

[@markdalbeth9274]

Great vid Greg. Can you please cover in your next vid a recommended tenere specific tool and spares kit for the average joe blogs, as just in the process of gathering one together. cheers

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Sure mate I’ve asked Skid our director to make a note

[@luckylarrikin1439]

Aussie GOLD!

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Thanks legend!!!

[@MusicalMemeology]

Awesome content! Would really appreciate if you could put links to gear in the details and you could see if u could get affiliate links. Hoping to do a ride with u guys soon.

[@grahamgillette5393]

Fantastic no bullshit review of the mods you have done on the Yamaha Tenere I am surprised with your Tyre choice however, as I have not long returned from a trip to Cameron Corner using the Motoy tractionator Adventuto

[@Advcrazy]

I don’t even own a T700 (have a 1090R) but I loved this! The detail was great and something other reviews lack. Your accent makes me homesick too. Left Australia 10 years ago. The riding in Europe just isn’t the same 😔

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

When this covid shit finishes mate get over here and we'll take ya for a ride

[@Advcrazy]

@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 hehe sounds awesome!

[@3dler923]

Thanks for the video, detailed information for accessories. @ Rideadv ..But a couple of questions, what kind of chassis did you use in the T7? and would you buy the T7 again ???

[@ibidu1]

Since you like testing, maybe consider my idea for slimmer panniers. Modify the exhaust tubing and have a slim under tail exhaust can tucked into the tail. This will protect the exhaust in a crash and allow you to run a lot slimmer panniers racks

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Food for thought mate

[@rubickon]

Great info man. Thanks. *What's wrong with people disliking it?? What's here to dislike.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

It’s ok mate, hatters gunna hate

[@corecass]

just bought heed bar's.. would be interesting what you guy's think. also thanks for sharing you guy's story.

[@andykus2219]

Im waiting for Your next episode like for Chrismas...are we ther yet??? All the best to You all.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Sorry Andy it isnt the only thing we do here. We build, fix and ride bikes first, videos afterwards.

[@jodyhodgson3397]

Great as always Greg, Love the passion and energy you put into your bikes of choice. My WR250R is built on your amazing developments and its awesome. One day a T7 in the stable maybe. By then you will have these things mastered to perfection!

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Thanks mate

[@keyboarddancers7751]

If I were kitting out my T7, I'd listen to this man. I'm slightly struggling as to why one would choose any other mid weight ADV platform. (Watch your mic levels).

[@John-md8wb]

Ppp1p

[@TS50ER]

Get 125,000 kms on one bike, and you got my attention.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Working on it, over 50,000 on one, how many you got on your 700 big boy?

[@doytbag]

Cheers

[@mikzanhar]

Great video full of useful info. Will be getting those front shock inserts next on my list as well as the re valved rear.. Have you tested Golden Tyre GT723? If so what are your thoughts? Cheers

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Hi mate, I’d hold on the inserts for now there’s still a few to test IMO. At the moment I purchase Andriani off-road if couldn’t wait. Are you asking about the front or rear with the golden tyre 723?

[@broadwayklrguy7725]

Greatly informative and personality to go with it. Do you have a shot rider that has tried lowering the bike. I have a 76cm inseam and find it a bit tall? Even though I didn't lower my KLR.

[@comfortablyunknown700]

Awe! You cut off the ride scene right when the face melting solo started. 🤘😛🤘 I dig seeing a new episode out from you guys. Always learning something new. I also think your touring company is one of the coolest looking and sounding out there. Maybe one day I can paddle from the US to Australia and go for a ride. You threw out a quick hint of steg peg talk. I remember from the previous episode, you were using a skate board wheel. Hope you discuss new developments of that. I REALLY like your luggage racks.I like that you keep it narrow and forward. I see you do not have the cross bar connecting the two, like other companies. I am guessing you have not had any issues with the lack of extra strength. Do you forsee any issues of bending with a heavier tip over? Or do you feel the cross bar is unnecessary?

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Hi, as far as the cross bar goes they have been dropped plenty and there hasn’t been a drama yet so no at this stage Will update the steg pegs soon

[@comfortablyunknown700]

@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 Awesome to hear! Thank you for the quick response. You must not be much of a sleeper. Sun is just poking out on this side of the big marble.

[@charlescummings1484]

I went with swmotech bash plate for full exhaust coverage and their centerstand for wheel and chain maintenance.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Charles Cummings congrats on your setup mate. Watch the centre stand as the return spring is too light and the centre stand will swing down in rough going and contact the ground. I’ve already witnessed an incident here from it happening. Haven’t tried a OB one yet but the Yamaha OEM one has a better spring system retaining it closed. Don’t know if you have access to see a B&B bash plate it the flesh but it doesn’t have the best coverage on the market. We sold the SW we used with one of our bikes, they are a good bash just the same

[@UncleWally3]

This is an excellent watch; the only thing that would improve it is to use time-stamps (IE Tyres 19:27) so viewers could quickly find and replay the segment of most interest/use. Thanks!

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Walter Wilkins thanks for the input. We will look at that but we are more into riding and testing then videos sadly there aren’t enough hours in the day.

[@preston2adelaide]

Great video guys - pleased to hear the B&B guard works well as I just fitted that to mine. Have you tested the R&G engine cover at all? When’s Ep 2 out - just about to fit a GPS and need to know where it’s going!

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Episode two will be on shortly and we will cover GPS units tested and discuss mounts and options. Yeah tested R&G engine covers and don’t think they are worth fitting

[@preston2adelaide]

@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 so “spoiler alert” - I’m guessing you prefer the gps mounted on the handlebars not above the speedo?

[@williamarango5289]

Yamaha nice .

[@Davidlouis3]

Brilliant thanks from Scotland 👍

[@TheRadgeOne]

Would you reccomend the Pirelli Scorpion Rally for wet roads and muddy tracks such as we have in the UK? Great video, thanks guys.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Hi James. . Muddy tracks? They are awesome, wet roads as in bitumen ? I wouldn’t know what to recommend other than slow down. I done my share of wet bitumen with the Scorpion rally’s and they’re ok but I can’t say they’re are the best

[@biscuitsalive]

Does the side saddle bag type rack protect the exhaust a bit? Heard that’s a bit of a weak point. The exhaust hanger I mean.

[@davidmorgan9358]

Might have to bring my Tenere on one of your rides in the future ( wife has knee reconstruction first ) so maybe 3 months form now

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Look forward to it Dave

[@wipperwil]

Brilliant video. If only someone ran V-Strom 650s through some similar rigour. (Of course, 80% pavement is the likely use case.). Hmmm. Maybe I should just buy the T7...?

[@xtina818]

Definitely with you on the OM crash bars. Every gripe you had was what many people had. Great coverage but absolutely crap fitment and quality for the price. I'd still buy them again though. Lol

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

They are working on improving the so that’s good because they are a good bar once fitted

[@Clax77]

Great vid thanx. Just wondering if you guys have tried a hepco becker luggage rack?? also...i kinda missed your point on the sprockets...did you say you change the front before the rear? Thanx Clay D

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Hey, nah we have'nt tried a Hepco as we developed a specialist rack for our needs as soon as we got the bike in Oct 2019. As for the chain and sprockets chat, we've found that if you change the front the moment you can notice some distortion in the teeth you'll get a longer life out of the chain and the rear sprocket. We change the fronts at around 11,000kms and the whole set at 20,000kms. Remember the front sprocket goes around a lot more so it wears front then it wears the chain which wears the rear

[@nickcartwright4219]

A solid heads up on the accessory choices. Been out now looking to buy your version of the pannier racks for my new T7... where, ol' mate do I get a set?

[@MichaelShaw206]

Really enjoyed this video. Can't believe I'm just finding this. I'm leaning towards the T700 over the 701 (your friend at MAD TV is making my decision harder given his latest project with the 701). I'm closer to 60 than 50 and I'm finding the weight of most of the adventure bikes to be a bit daunting. My WR250R has served me well, but getting to the trails (I'm in Seattle, WA USA) means I have to truck it so the T700 is really appealing. What time of year would be best for a tour with your company? It's on my bucket list and I'm running out of time.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Hi, the 701 will be the best bike ever for Dave until he tests the next bike ha ha (jokes Dave) Best time of year here is between March and Oct.....

[@blockhead52]

Hi I'm looking for some luggage racks for my T7 not sure how to view what you have available like the idea of them being mounted as far forward as possible and would like to be able to carry RotoPac's as well.

[@pascalolli2189]

Great video thank you. Love the T7 my only concern is the exhaust hanger, it’s welded to the subframe and the subframe is welded to the frame what happen if you bent or cracked the exhaust hanger ?

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Straighten it, weld it claim insurance and have it written of. It isn't ideal but I'm sure its being looked at by Yamaha

[@travisj2370]

i wish they made a LAMS version of the tenere they would make so much money from new riders

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

So is the suggestion that each motorcycle has 125,000 or is it a total accumulation of all the motorcycles

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

I think it’s pretty clear

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 Yes so clear as mud

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

@@firstchoicelastchoice28 you're a hard man but thats fair. It is what it is

[@captainron7904]

I live in the USA and would love to come ride on your 10 day trip in March but i really doubt that the now militant Australian GOVT will allow outside people to come into the country by then. So as soon as they do i am there i have 2 first class tickets already paid for through United

[@paolopalicalligaris]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@billymagee9650]

Guys are u still going as I’d be keen to do a tour when I’m back in aus in the new year . Cheers guys