Yamaha Tenere T700 Stage 1 Upgrades!

I have finished many upgrades and review the overall bike and talk about the remaining considerations I have.

[@keyboarddancers7751]

T7 has got to be Yamaha's smartest two wheeled motoring innovation in many years.

[@FlannelGorilla]

Since the TW in 87

[@sweetcostarica]

This one (1) minute owners review sums of the *average Joe* review of the Tenere 700's *_one (1) major weakness:_* kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIOskKdviNaBmJI I.e. its top heavy & overweight for *_off road._*

[@mpstroudy88]

I don't even ride motorbikes, despite being surrounded by them my whole life. I'm 32 this year and I'm getting divorced soon. The T7, to me, is perfect, and once I learn to ride I'll be looking to get one. It just seems perfect. Time to start living my life. This video was awesome!

[@jurevidakovic]

Divorce may get you down, but motorbike will get you back up. :)

[@mpstroudy88]

@@jurevidakovic Thankfully the divorce is mutual and we don't hate each other, but it'd be nice to be able to do something for myself. :)

[@martin4819]

Riding is unbelievably therapeutic. I’ve been riding for a while and this is would be a great bike to learn on. Just the seat height might intimidating but don’t be. Once u get used to it u won’t be an issue. No bike will ever check all boxes but this is pretty close. U can buzz around the city, tour and take it off road and it doesn’t have all the aids so u will actually learn how to ride.... like we all did ten years ago. Think also this is the most reliable engine on the market.

[@WesBurnhamPhotography]

I just put a deposit on this bike myself. I plan to ride it to Alaska from VA in 2022!

[@fabrycs]

It would be great if you put the links for the upgrades in the bio :) great video by the way!

[@bs741]

Great job Walter. I’m in Southeast Texas and also have a T7. Always great to see what other folks are doing to make their bikes just right.

[@waltersprang]

Thanks man!

[@BlackdogADV]

I’ve made the Alaska/Prudhoe Bay/Tuktoyaktuk trip several times on my BMW 1200GS. The next time I’d like to try it on a smaller bike. I have a Husqvarna 701 that I might use if I can get the extra fuel and luggage sorted out. I’m 71 now and I can see myself moving to a smaller bike in the future like the 890.

[@geosims]

Great modifications! We all know that modding is part of the fun of owning one of these machines. Now if I could only find one in my area to purchase.

[@ronbosgra8230]

I currently ride a big 290kg VFR1200X Crosstourer. I too use crash bar bags (2x 12L). They distribute the weight more evenly and act as airbags when you do tip over. I've been wanting the T7 since summer 2019 when I had an hour of test riding. I'm a novice/intermediate offroader, but I could rip the **** out of this bike 5 min after I left the dealer and went offroad. Brought a handbrush with me to return the bike clean and tidy ;). Can't wait for the first batch of used T7's to hit the market. This video nicely shoes all the accessories we currently have!

[@steveh545]

Gorgeous bike. Graphics are great. The high mud guard is all it needs. (Those foot pegs looked ginormous though. Having clipped a peg on a trail bike, and went down hard, they make me nervous).

[@windinthewillows6248]

You’ve done a great job Walter, enjoy. 👍

[@eddyennis9160]

Nice build! Love the graphics!

[@francoisnel5253]

Man you have a nice garage setup, pc ready to look things up. Nice space to work, beautiful mx 5, tenere. Living the dream man. Yeah, those rear pannier frames are very wide man. Not sure if the 700 comes out with anything narrower. On my 660 I have standard Yamaha boxes which sits much tighter to the bike, but still too wide for me. At the least the frame hugs the bike much closer. You're almost as wide as a car now. But guess on back roads, there'll be less overtaking or lane splitting.

[@waltersprang]

Francois Nel yes sir. They are wide. I will use them on a multiple day trip but otherwise remove them.

[@izuksammy]

“I’m a minimalist” me, looking at my 98 XR 400 with a 2 gallon tank bungiecorded I’m the back for range. I have only ridden it to Wyoming and Texas from Nevada

[@waltersprang]

Lecture or Ticket but not Both that’s awesome!

[@Steve-yu6pq]

Looks so bad ass...can’t wait to buy one

[@keonikind7117]

Wow awesome job your motorcycle is killer

[@peteransel2715]

Amazing attention to detail and wow, what a super clean shop, impressive! I'd suggest checking out Mosko Moto soft (frameless) luggage. It's bulletproof, will sit closer to the bike, and save a ton of weight by eliminating those hefty steel, rear luggage racks.

[@waltersprang]

Peter Ansel thanks! I looked at Mosko closely but decided for my needs the racks were more suitable for my personal needs. Planning on a long ride over 12k miles on the bike. Need to haul gas and water. When I ride local they are coming off!

[@darrylmoffett8323]

I’ve been on a lot of those dirty road south of Mason and even crossing the Llano River in several places. I’ve followed some Overlander routes. I ride a Triumph Tiger with Bridgestone AX41 Adventurecross tires. Enjoy the T7.

[@waltersprang]

Darryl Moffett super cool man! I haven’t done all of those but hope to soon

[@2dogsstottie]

Nice one mate. I pick my T7 up on Wednesday the 16th of September, and apart for the rear pannier racks you have, my setup is very similar to yours. I will be making the wheels tubeless via a conversion once the tyres are worn out. Keep the shiny side up.

[@waltersprang]

2Dogs Stottie I hope to go tubeless as well..have fun!

[@unknownskyman2156]

Awesome setup

[@danbraden4401]

You bought all the cool add on stuff ...NICE

[@thomase.6553]

Greetings from switzerland. Unbelievable nice tenere

[@waltersprang]

Thomas E. Thank you sir!

[@marchanson711]

Beautiful build. Superb.

[@NomadSweden]

Wow not a bad Stage 1. Looks great and I got a few tips to copy :) Thanks

[@MM-jo6kg]

What a stunning bike

[@Solo_adv]

I've been saving up quite a while for this bike, eating rice and frying up spam digging holes on my day's off.. by golly!.. I reckon I'll have enough end of November. ~ charmed life

[@russclewley6945]

Looks great! Rocky Mountain ADV has a great fender kit.

[@wsmith9443]

This is one of the best setups i have seen yet, thanks for sharing.

[@marcosagosti6175]

Nice mods, congrats. I bet over time you might want to consider a more comfy seat for those long trips to Alaska. It'd great if you share the links for the suppliers here. Tons of good stuff. Walter, it seems that all your buying is the reason the stock market keeps going up. Farkle up! 😎

[@waltersprang]

I do need to add links for sure. Trying to figure that out. And I am hoping I am doing more mental health good but if the stock market goes up so be it! 😂

[@comfortablyunknown700]

Pretty much the same route I am planning to go. Enjoy buddy.

[@VoluntaryInk]

great video be safe and i hope you love it

[@jinx_eu]

This Colors set is awesome.

[@michaelblake2862]

Great mods Walter. I'm hoping to buy a T7 soon and if it looks as good as yours I'll be very happy

[@waltersprang]

Michael Blake good luck sir!

[@oknevals]

"I'm minimalist" HAHAHA ... I guess engine and frame are still stock. Or, are they? Lol

[@waltersprang]

oknevals they are! 😂

[@MrAdvrider]

Only because there is not a replacement frame yet. Give it a few months. 🤣. Great looking bike!

[@francoisnel5253]

ha ha, he's not a minimalist in my definition lol. Guess everyone has a different starting point in that regard. My 660 has standard pipes, no screen, standard everything else. Great bike and nice job on the bike though...

[@brettw1518]

All a motorcycle can do is drive, all the extra shit is mostly the companies trying to convince you that you need shit you don’t

[@Dirtbeaver]

Awesome video. I’m loving my T7 so far.

[@brandonl5247]

Awesome mods, i just started looking into this bike

[@savardr6]

My god what a nice job you did!! Looks awesome!!

[@rogboak]

Looking good! When are you coming to Alaska? Been enjoying my T7 here since June. I’ve got mixed feelings about the high fender mount. The looks of the high mount is the best but the amount of dirt and mud the OEM keeps off the engine and radiator is great. Not sure how much calcium chloride you’ve rode in but once it dries it’s hard as a rock and say goodbye to cooling. Bike looks amazing!

[@waltersprang]

I hope to come in June 21 (Canada has to be open!). I have heard about the calcium chloride being an issue and a bike wash is a must after riding through it! I did get the high fender mounted and it looks great and appears it will be functional, but with more exposure on the radiator for sure.

[@zibebouisset4246]

Very nice setup ! I think maybe your transversal bar on the crash bar is upside down..... could you please have a look? That bar can be mounted on 4 different directions.... it should follow the radiator... If not it can touch the exhaust pipe or be very close. I made that mistake on mine.....

[@waltersprang]

Zibé Bouisset it appears to be correct!

[@alrightdave6135]

Good work fella

[@FrancoisTX1974]

Check camel tank for T7, +1.3 USG perfectly integrated for your bike.

[@hajizil731]

Awesome modifications 👍🏼

[@samhill3496]

My T7 will arrive in January. Have plenty of time to upgrade it. Will do an Acerbis or the Australian? big tank. Several same or similar parts. Have you made a big trip to the north country yet. Live up that way Fairbanks in summertime.

[@realrocknrollaca4905]

Wow I’m impressed

[@dfj555]

I sold my Super Tenere to big, to heavy, and clunky. Looking forward to buying a Tenere 700.

[@Propelled]

I think I’d add Fasstflex bars and pegs and send the boingers to Noleen for tuning and set-up.

[@xcharlie15]

Beautiful job,looks great!!

[@martin4819]

Nice job on your bike, looks pretty awesome! 👍

[@ronsmith5648]

I was wondering where lightening mc queen ended up...lol..

[@allwheeldrive]

Great upgrades, specially for serious riding. How about a list in the description. I think you kinda stepped over that "minimalist" line with the graphics :). But any engine mods for a bit more power or responsiveness in the works? So...why wash it? Dirt is corrosive and will destroy the finishes on *all* the surfaces, not to mention that it's a first-class abrasive that loves to hide anywhere there is a hinge or some kind of articulation. Clean is good.

[@waltersprang]

John W thanks! Full exhaust is on the way. And good points on cleaning. Those graphics are a bit over the top, but I do like them! Panache. 😂 I do need to get a list together as well. New to this type of YouTubing.

[@tggortonMoney]

Your Tenere looks awesome! My favorite custom modded variant thus far. I'm in Austin TX, and we finally got one in town at the shop around the corner from my house, so I went in and sat on it yesterday. I have a TW200 and a '73 RD350. The Tenere is what I was looking into for a longer distant adventure bike. Unfortunately without lowering it, I don't think it works for me. I don't feel comfortable with how hight the seat height is. I am actually still concerned with it even if I get a lower seat and lowering link.... Sounds like you have a Super Tenere too, so you must not have any issues with the seat height :)

[@waltersprang]

I cannot speak to lowering it, etc. but I just installed the rally seat and it added at least another inch in height. I’m 6’ 2” and starting to have to reach a bit. The super 10 has a Corbin in the lowered position

[@ManuelLucchese1]

Great video! Receiving the Tenere 700 in September, can't wait to start making upgrades and develop a rally kit!

[@hugobaert7737]

come va con lo sviluppo della Tenere? :D

[@daryn2826]

Love the design of this one.

[@madhistory]

Sweet Bike !

[@seayak]

That's a sharp looking bike!. Yamaha could take a lesson from your colour and decal treatment - that tank looks WAY better than the stock colour scheme, and really pops with the blue crash bars and rims. I will be interested to hear how the soft luggage works out - have just ordered one SW Motech Sysbag 15 and mounting plate for the rear SW Motech "Adventure Rack" before committing to side rack and panniers.

[@ricardoezequielneira1795]

Beautiful bike, nice Job, congrats!

[@kevinroberts361]

Damn, you really know how to piss a a lot of people off huh? Great job, looks awesome, I wish it was mine

[@waltersprang]

Kevin Roberts 😂

[@tannenherz]

High, think about the foot-pedal again. The bigger one touches the ground much earlier if you make a turn or drive through a curve/corner. Kindly Fiete

[@waltersprang]

Tannenherz Bushcraft are you speaking of the brake pedal or the foot pegs? I assume the pegs. For this bike I do not ride it that aggressive in the turns and it is pretty high compared to other machines. It is certainly a wake up call when you scrape them!

[@tannenherz]

@@waltersprang High, i mean the foot-pegs. With the time you'll get faster in the tuns. :-) Kindly Fiete

[@hjs81019]

Great looking setup!

[@Rustyfinger]

Proper job, nice one Walt.

[@josefs.4708]

Great video, thank you! Your bike looks great! In which color did you order your Tenere - "Competition White" or "Power Black"? Best regards from Austria!

[@jjjjjjjjrifufjssjosskenf]

The Yamaha headlight guard has 1/4 turn removal bolts.

[@waltersprang]

Jason Nadler thanks! I’ll check it out.

[@retornaz]

J'aime bien ces gars qui équipent leur moto comme si ils partaient faire un Paris-Dakar... Et tout ça pour aller jusqu'au bistrot du coin. En plus, on a droit aux autocollants comme sur les motos d'usine. Ont ils seulement vu une moto d'usine de tout près pour voir comment elles sont préparées ? Chacun dépense son argent comme il l'entend...

[@whitecompany18]

Nicest looking 7 I've seen so far buddy.

[@waltersprang]

BUSHCRAFT AND FISHING WITH THE PIKEY thank you!

[@fabridarca]

Preciosa ... Pero alguna solución para la tapa horrorosa del estanque ? ... Por lo de mas , preciosa preciosa.

[@pinnacleroofing9841]

@ Walter - what brand of levers did you go with, thanks. SMOKIN HOT decal kit BTW

[@perfectlynormal5729]

If I had your money, I'd throw mine away. Nice job.

[@tolga1cool]

When the mods cost as much as the bike lol. Love it

[@waltersprang]

tolga1cool 😂🤣

[@Tirikitaon]

Looks good!!!!!Enjoy

[@Kevin24Seven]

You got me cracking up when the plate cover fell off and you decided the show must go on. If its any consolation I have been shooting vids for years now with no license plate covers and have not yet been murdered. I figure if any old creep can see it at a gas station or going down the road a video can't be a whole lot worse.

[@nicholaschai4458]

You just earn yourself with another subscriber 😁👍👍👍

[@hugobaert7737]

man insanely nice looking bike

[@ThrillaPark]

I like your style, fella.

[@Nexus-6]

Really liking the add-ons. Can you speak to how much weight the skid plate, crash bars, and pannier racks have added to the bike?

[@waltersprang]

Thanks man! I really cannot as I did not weigh them before putting them on. For me, the weight factor is minimal compared to the protection and ability to carrier soft luggage. I will not be doing really gnarly off road riding but am not as accomplished of a rider as some either. I bet the people at Outback Motortek could give the weight specs. Make sure you go to the USA site.

[@Outbackmotortek]

Thanks for the shoutout 🙌

[@zorrotreps]

Hi. Great looking bike with these mods. Where did you fit the PDM60? A photo would be great. Cheers

[@waltersprang]

Hugo Trepant thanks! I put it under the seat. Nothing special! 👍🏻

[@livedadyt10]

Thank you, nice presentation and information. Very pro. If I get to heaven, I’ll have your garage.

[@AOL0321]

You did an awesome job on this bike! So cool! Looks ready for the Dakar!👍🏻 Best of luck with it. How does this bike cruise on the Highway? At 80-85 mph, are you up high in the revs? I’m asking because I have an 18’ Street Triple R and I’m thinking of trading it in for an Adventure bike or Sport Tourer now instead. I’d be commuting to work on the Highway a lot, so that’s why I’m asking. Great video!

[@michaeldomec5275]

How much fid your mods run you roughly. Im in Montgomery Texas and getting a t7 in November and love your set up!! Thanks

[@Plakalo]

Looks great

[@Kjutte1]

Suspension? Great video thanks

[@hansverhoeven5156]

Great job!!

[@charlesbradley2943]

Thanks for the video. Links for all your farkles would be handy for us.

[@kawawgarazu]

Super motor ! świetny film

[@Robert8455]

Sweet! Nice breakdown of your mods. I'm so curious as to that hunk of metal on that rack. I want to say its a Datsun 260. Trip to Alaska should be excellent. I've been wanting a T700 but dealers around here seem to be empty.

[@waltersprang]

its a 76 280! I have it stripped down and ready to start putting it back together after I do the body work. :)

[@paulvandervyver4223]

Sweet ride. Great job! Can you maybe share the suppliers of all the accessories you added?Thanks.

[@waltersprang]

Oh man Paul! I am not sure I can remember them all, but I'll give it a go on names if you google them. Camel ADV, Rally Raid in the UK, Outback Motortek USA, Yamaha (of course), Off the Road in Germany. Those ones are the biggies!

[@paulvandervyver4223]

@@waltersprang I am interested in the sticker on the tank and the waterpump cover. I actually know all the other suppliers😉

[@waltersprang]

Paul Van Der Vyver gotcha. R&G is the water pump cover. I removed their sticker. I got the decal kit from SKDA in Australia. Several kits to choose from.

[@paulvandervyver4223]

@@waltersprang thanks man, I appreciate. Enjoy the ride!

[@luciustitius]

I don’t know about the crash bars. The look great - but insn’t it a bad idea to fix them directly to the frame?

[@Navillus2273]

so clean...

Ok. Many bloggers show their upgrades at some kind of shops. Do You own the shop, or do You rent time in the shop, maybe it is a club's shop. How is it working?

[@ADVMoto]

Great build! 🔥🔥🔥

[@stuh7049]

Great job. Just curious.... are you happy with the suspension (other than the heavier rear spring you are going to add for additional weight)? Any plans to do anything to the forks?

[@waltersprang]

Stu H. I may be considering it as a stage 2 project, after I have had the opportunity to ride a lot more on the dirt. I did do a 90 N meter spring on the back due to my weight

[@Gap_Poughkeepsie]

wow looking awesome

[@TheJeepees]

Superbe job!

[@ajman01]

Can you reply with the link to the turning signals pleaseeee

[@waltersprang]

www.off-the-road.de/en/700-Tenere/Electrics-Lighting/

[@juanito9077]

No trae tensor o deslizador de cadena, en offroad se va a salir, tampoco la versión rally, mal por yamaha, corrijan eso y será una moto completa, pero tu versión si lo trae, ves lo importante que es 👌🏻

[@tommason69]

Hi Walter, great video thanks - could you post a link to the R&G tie down parts that you used to replace the pillion pegs? I'd like to add these to my own T7 :) Thanks!

[@waltersprang]

www.rg-racing.com/browsebike/Yamaha/Tenere_700/2020/TH0027/

[@tommason69]

@@waltersprang thanks bud!

[@user-qc4tt2qm9v]

Just got a 700 on Saturday! So stoked. My first Twin, as Ive only owned single cylinder dirt bikes my entire life. Wanting to go further so this is the bike for me. Im curious to who you got the brake and clutch levers from? Do you have a link? Id really appreciate it as the stock ones on there are massive. Cheers

[@waltersprang]

The brake and clutch levers came from a company in Germany called "Off The Road" Good people.

[@Abbotshill]

Where did you buy your turn signals?

[@waltersprang]

Abbotshill please look up Off The Road in Germany.

[@Britishshooter]

Useful video thanks for sharing. What size is the Kriega bag on the front crashbars?

[@waltersprang]

OS-6

[@Britishshooter]

@@waltersprang Thanks Walter.

[@darrylmoffett8323]

I also live in Texas, San Antonio, where do you go to get your tires dirty in the Lone Star State.

[@waltersprang]

i typically pick up routes and roads in the hill country out by the sisters and north of Fred. Also, check out Two Wheeled Texans site. They have a dual sport ride every third Saturday of each month I think.

[@hazcat640]

Not even a list of parts? Please add that and links if possible.