Tenere 700 - How Many Problems In 3 Years & 45,000km?

In this video I go over the issues I've had with the mighty T7 in the 3 years I've owned her. It's a fairly short list because let's be honest, Japanese reliability rarely lets us down. Most of the problems were caused by user error but I thought it might be a handy reference for owners or prospective buyers of this popular twin cylinder off-road beast. I also find a cure for the dreaded T7 cold clutch grinding noise. Check out the Motorex range here: www.motorexoil.com.au
00:00 - Intro
01:44 - O2 Sensor
02:48 - Screen Bracket
03:44 - Chain Failure
05:04 - Countershaft Seal
06:16 - Rear Fairing Mounts
07:40 - Air Filters
09:20 - Airbox Lid Screws
10:46 - Exhaust Mount
11:46 - Clutch Noise
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SRC Adventure Moto: srcadventuremoto.com.au
Komine Riding Apparel: www.komine.com.au
Nelson Rigg Gear: nelsonrigg.com.au
Motorex Lubricants: www.motorexoil.com.au
Camel ADV Products: camel-adv.com
Steg Pegz: stegzmoto.com.au
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Josh rides a 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700
More info here: mvdbr.com/tenere-700
Cameras: GoPro Hero 10/12 Black | DJI Osmo Action | Canon G7X Mk II

[@AusMoto]

Can't beat that Yammy reliability 👌 And love using Motrex stuff, don't use the engine oil (except when I had the KTM) but use a bunch of other stuff from them.

[@MVDBR]

It's good stuff aye, I think I like the oil best of all since it stopped that damn noise though haha I'm a convert 😁 cheers mate

[@glennmcguire5571]

I think 99.9% of the T7 owners will not have any issues that you have had. You ride balls to the wall beating the hell out of your ride which is why your material is the best on the internet. Thank You!

[@MVDBR]

I wouldn't go that far Glenn haha I feel like I'd be in the ER a lot more often if my balls were that close to the wall 😁 Thanks for the comment tho man, much appreciated!

[@mrwill1969]

Congratulations on Motorex coming on board mate , well deserved. 45000kms theres a few camping trips, beers and lantana in those 3 years . Cheers 🍻

[@MVDBR]

Had to mention the bloody lantana didn't ya 😅 cheers chief, stay black 😎

[@jimigrill]

Well there is a guy on youtube riding for MS charity across the US and he's got 170k miles on it and still riding it, this bike is just amazing.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Long Haul Paul, he is THE LEGEND!

[@ride4adventure]

Geeod effort Josh in combining both topics in the vid. It broke it up and kept it interesting. 👍

[@MVDBR]

Thanks mate I was hoping it would 🍻 appreciate the feedback

[@concernedcitizen5506]

I use Motorex products on my 890r and really do like them. I also wear the exact same Forma boots and absolutely love them. I used to have Sidi boots that were never as comfortable as the Formas. I can wear them all day without any issues. Love your content. Keep it coming as I can identify with most of it.👍

[@MVDBR]

Thanks man yeah I had Sidi Adventure 2 before the Formas, I liked them but the soles fell off and they weren't even that old. Formas are definitely more comfy and better value for money cheers

[@northeastadventuremotorcycleri]

They're okay for light off Road use, but they offer no lateral or torsional support, I suffered a bad ankle sprain when the bike landed on my foot, I now wear Tech 7's which offer up much better support and they are quite comfortable

[@Errol.C-nz]

​@@MVDBRa Forma fan too road & off, BUT.. do a full plunge wash.. on the towl drying sheesh.. I use the garden leaf blower gets right everywhere the washer gets (seat off under the seat etc).. better than the compressor.. then just armorall tire protectant eeeeverywhere, stands up to sun & weather really well.. just mind the brakes on the first outing after, dont ask.. whiskers & sideburns r looking a bit.. seasoned..

[@soupysocksenduro]

awesome review! Can't believe its been 3 years already! looks like its treating you just right! oh and love your T shirt ;)

[@MVDBR]

Cool shirt aye! Cheers mate thanks for watching 🙏

[@JDsMT09ADV]

Great vid dude and hell yeah good news about the clutch noise and motorex premium oils being the fix! 🎉

[@MVDBR]

You were on the money JD 💯🍻

[@CalumT700]

Good old fashioned review Josh, one where you tell us the story behind each little problem you encountered and funny thing is that pretty much, it all came back to operator error hahahaha

[@MVDBR]

Pretty much mate 😅 speaks volumes for the Yamaha, only problem is the loose nut between the handlebars and the seat 😅😜

[@atanaskirilov707]

Hey, thanks for the honest video! I also had to replace the counter shaft seal at around 20k km, but no other failures.

[@MVDBR]

👌🤘

[@Tales_Of_Moto_Adventures]

Congrats on the new sponsorship deal mate.

[@MVDBR]

Cheers bruz, have a good weekend 🍻

[@mototrailz]

Good vid Josh. Motorex is quality stuff 👌

[@MVDBR]

Cheers Oli I concur mate! Thanks for watching 🤘

[@robbieandbeckie]

I will have to check out the Motorex care kit. I really like those new tires!

[@MVDBR]

Doesn't hurt to treat your pride and joy to a bit of TLC now and then 😁 Yeah the tyres are mint, pretty much only been running those since the bike was new (except for the road tyre experiment lol) Cheers

[@davidcauchi2837]

Hello Josh, 45,000 kms on the clock in 3 years; I have done the same on the Triumph Tiger 900GT riding on my Tour Rides with some trips into Victoria like the Grampians and Bendigo etc. Your T7 has been an excellent bike on the trails and your rider skills have continued to become very good. All the best in your adventures; David.....Adelaide/Kilburn......Triumph Street Scrambler 900...............nice

[@MVDBR]

I heard on the old grape-o that you're selling the Tiger mate could this be true!

[@davidcauchi2837]

Yes, its true, a regrettable sale, Looking for a replacement for Touring duty, the Scrambler is still in service @@MVDBR

[@MVDBR]

What are you leaning towards mate? Beemer? 😬

[@Davidlouis3]

Brilliant great news on the reliability 👍love mine no off Rd trails here in Scotland unfortunately

[@MVDBR]

Great bike mate just keeps rolling. Cheers 🍻

[@Thumpermad]

Definitely Impressed with your real world aproach to riding mate and I reckon Motorex knew what they were doing when they brought you on board. I am definitely always after stuff to keep the steed in prime condition after a scrub. Funny thing I was running the Mad Dog logo after I pinched the sticker off an old bodyboard I scabbed from a cleanup 😉 but it didn't last after the last pressure washer blast so if you have a link there for your merch I'm definitely interested Happy Trails mate cheers. Ps we mostly ride similar stuff in Sydney Wattagan mountains and Oberon, Sunny Corner, Wollemi NP,Hawkesbury area,Yengo NP,Melong Range, Capertee, Kanangra Boyd NP, Jenolan State Forest all fun they're starting to limit access to a lot of places close to Sydney these days due to track degradation so it's further out we go.

[@MVDBR]

Thanks man! Appreciate the comment 🤘 Now don't take this the wrong way I'm genuinely curious... is it not obvious for the average punter where to get my stickers n stuff? I've got links in every video description but I guess not everyone looks there 🤔 not sure what else I can do tho. Any ideas? But anyway yeah go here bro mvdbr.com/shop 🍻

[@Thumpermad]

My apologies perhaps next time I will check out the description beforehand. Maybe a small logo with the website when you flash up your merch would be great . Thanks for the reply. Thumpermad

[@nzdans]

Congrats on the sponsorship Josh! Can you pop the old oil back in and do a kind of before video with the cold take offs?

[@MVDBR]

Haha no 😜 I had a look but don't think I have any footage of it, I'd have thought there would be at least one clip but I guess I rarely start filming as soon as I start riding 🤔

[@HippoDrones]

It scrubbed up well, I really need to give my Toe-Rag a birthday bath with clean water and soap! 😀 I was told by another person to use Motorex oil in my Beta to get rid of clutch squeal, so hopefully a top tip. Is great after all the proper use the T7 has had that nothing really major has gone wrong.

[@MVDBR]

Cheers mate yeh the Motorex is a top tip 🤘 Hey I got caught in the rain the other day and gave ya a shout out next vid lol 🍻

[@HippoDrones]

@@MVDBR ahh megastar thanks 😊 👍

[@Nerb1]

Ive dented the rim, and busted those rear plastic clips, but nothing else. I use penrite fully synthetic and havnt heard that clutch noise for a long time. I thought it went away with age. Definitely common when the bike was new. I'd really like to know how it happens.

[@MVDBR]

I remember you mentioning it when you were up here Nerbson, never even crossed my mind to try different oil 🤦‍♂ In retrospect, it probably started when I started using the semi-syn 🥴

[@Errol.C-nz]

​@@MVDBR have you all tried narrowing the noise down.. ear to a long screw driver handle stethascope.. clutch noise jeez try a ducati

[@DanielHelc]

Great video as usual. I use synthetic and have never heard a clutch noise. What is that rear rack? It seems to work with Kriega OS base.

[@MVDBR]

Thanks mate. Yeah love the rear rack it's from B&B Off-Road Engineering, I only had to shorten the tie down knobs a little to make it work with the Kriegas (there's a video on here somewhere) but it's a mint solution bboffroad.com.au/product/rear-compact-tail-rack-yamaha-xt690-t700-tenere/ (the grab handles are an optional add-on)

[@empiresrikesfat]

Gotta keep her clean and shiny now 😊

[@MVDBR]

Parked up for the summer bro 😅 yeah nah fuck that!

[@Errol.C-nz]

​@@MVDBRparked up for the summer.. had me there for a moment 😅

[@user-hu7pb5tm7e]

Hello nice video with good info. Question : have U checked valves ?

[@MVDBR]

Sure have kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ2pqaOporR0baM

[@samfrewen2107]

Motorex oils are the shit, I use their semi syn 15w50 in my xr600r and she loves it. Usually 1000 odd kms per service on the old girl but the oil still looks perfect when I dropped it 👌

[@MVDBR]

💪💪

[@ianferrier235]

Motorex, next thing you will be riding a ktm Josh lol, good video bud.

[@MVDBR]

🤑🤑 cheers Ian

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I like the Motorex stuff. 👍 Some might disagree with my decision, I'm going to trade my KTM 890 Adventure S (standard model, not the ripper R model) for a T-7. I have calls in to three dealerships to get estimates for my trade in. My 890 is Mint and its been a hoot to ride... but I started on Yamaha and as I approach 60 years old ( in a year & a half) I'm thinking that I want a Yamaha in the rotation for my final 20 years of riding. In one way I kinda hate to go through kitting out another ADV bike, researching everything gives me a headache, but the T7 has been out there long enough that there is some great aftermarket gear to choose from. Cheers Josh!

[@MVDBR]

Can't go wrong with the T7 mate, I only with they could have made it around 170kg 😅 I too am getting old (but mostly weak lol). Yeah Motorex is good gear. Cheers mate

[@larryvaughn7243]

I bought one also. Have both.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@larryvaughn7243 I picked the T7 up late last week. I am really enjoying it. Two weaknesses right now are the clutch and the brakes. I'm hoping they will break-in and perform better.

[@bcgal0004]

hey mate, I just got a T7, how do you go with the wind bufferting with the stock screen? Do you experience it? or just deal with it? Also, mine is almost at 3000km, makes me feel better that I'm not the only one that experiences that clutch noise with a cold engine! Full synthetic will be going in next. cheers!

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

I've allways used fully synthetic, clutch noise when cold is just something you have to live with. I just don't pull away in 2nd until the engine temp is over 70c.

[@MVDBR]

Worth trying different oils to minimize the noise, definitely made a difference for me 🍻 Buffeting is pretty bad but I just deal with it, don't particularly fancy putting a big daggy screen on. Cheers 🤘

[@colin20cal]

​@@JohnSmith-ef8nrI believe the cluch noise is caused by the oil draining from between the plates when left over night ect. The clutch sits very high on the right hand side of the engine, so when on side stand the oil naturally gravitated away. I think all the CP2 engines get the noise, but it does only happen the once when stone cold. 👍🏻

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

@colin20cal Yeah it's not a big issue unless your trying to pull away in 2nd before the engine has warmed up.

[@jayhopkins1337]

Notice any improvement with aftermarket break pads?

[@MVDBR]

None whatsoever, the Camel rear brake pedal helps a bit but pretty exxy $$

[@MeerkatADV]

52,000 miles on mine without a mechanical failure. The clutch noise is annoying lol.

[@MVDBR]

Does yours do that as well? Change oils if it does, man!

[@MeerkatADV]

@MVDBR I've always used full synthetic in mine, it only does it when very cold or when I'm getting close to needing to change the oil.

[@MVDBR]

@@MeerkatADV shit I hope mine doesn't start doing it again with the new oil 🥴

[@MeerkatADV]

@@MVDBR probably will, but only over about 4000 miles between changes.

[@Ivanitcthanus]

How could the chain come off putting out of a campground?

[@MVDBR]

Yeah I don't know hey it was a freak thing. It was tensioned properly and all because I remember checking it before the ride. Pretty sure a stick must have flicked up and landed just the wrong way but I'll never know for sure 😬

[@cliff1551]

Hey Josh good stuff that motorex ye ,but you still not use an engine flush and a oil conditioner afterwards ,I swear every 10000 mile oil change my engine oil is still the same colour as when I put fresh in .

[@MVDBR]

10,000 miles and still clean? Surely that's not possible 🥴

[@cliff1551]

@@MVDBR honestly josh I no I'm going blind in one eye but you no motorex is a little red but not as red as motul ye ,I'd take a picture to prove it but the disbelief is not honourable ,I warm the engine oil put the cleaner in run it five miles drop it straight away minding my hands coz the cleaner makes it like acid hot ,change filters ,plug it refill it 1700 mil of oil then add conditioner ,oil conditioner not hair ye ,run it.10000 km ye not miles ,I'm on about 13500 now and all it makes is that rattle when you've stopped it ,restarted it and the auto decompression kicks in for about five seconds no shit mate put oil conditioner in ,you can't go wrong .

[@CrazyWhiteVanDriver]

Only ever used motorex in my skooter from new. 8000+ kms, 12 yrs.

[@CrazyWhiteVanDriver]

Oil, chain lube. Would never skimp as its cheap insurance.

[@MVDBR]

12 years! The jury is still out on the chain lube thing but that's a whole other story. Engine oil, yea 100% cheers

[@CrazyWhiteVanDriver]

@MVDBR yeah man. Each to their own. The klx is 12 yrs young.

[@shauninall4176]

What do you think caused the chain to come off? Maybe to loose

[@MVDBR]

I can't say for sure but I know I checked it before this ride and it wasn't loose. I'm thinking a rogue stick somehow did it, but it must have been a freak thing because it's only happened the once.

[@shauninall4176]

Well that's good to know as that's one of my fears 😨 a chain coming off at speed or even worse in the bends

[@MVDBR]

Yeah that would be decidedly unpleasant 😬

[@grego10r]

my 2 years old t7 7 k miles less then yours still perfect not one problem i use regural yama lube oil evry 5k np at all

[@MVDBR]

Yeah good stuff mate 🤘

[@TRAVERSE_ADV]

Was just about to say, when are you going to put some proper tyres on the beast again, when you cut to the shot of new tyres haha.

[@MVDBR]

Yeahhhhh feels good to have some proper tyres on again! If only to have the bike looking serious 😅

[@repstar]

At the 17 minute mark, I spotted a cut in your front tire

[@MVDBR]

Ooh yeah true, it's not too bad tho little slit 🤔 that's what she said 😬

[@danstevens2204]

Full synthetic yamalube = no noise either

[@MVDBR]

🤘🤘

[@mitchellmccoll6591]

You didn't mention anything about a valve clearance check. The Yamaha T7 is due for check every 40000km

[@MVDBR]

Yeah I recently did a separate video on that kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ2pqaOporR0baM

[@mitchellmccoll6591]

Thanks will check it out @@MVDBR 😜

[@bradleyalexander5821]

As much “riding” as you’ve motored through. That Yami is in pretty damn good shape. Yamaha should swap out a brand new T-7 for yours, give her over to their scientists to research and develop an even better bike. 😂

[@MVDBR]

Hahaha yeah I wouldn't say no to a free World Raid 😎 Cheers Bradley 🙏

[@geoffhowse3591]

Josh, mate.... what else do you expect, its a Yamaha... Almost as good as a Honda ;) Imagine a KTM, or similar.

[@dougiep8464]

My 950 has 90,000ks on it. Never opened. But I don't think the newer ktms will.

[@MVDBR]

Nothing could be quite as good as a Hondo 😅

[@serkaneryildirim9878]

Türkçe altyazılı olursa sevinirim teşekkürler

[@MVDBR]

Çevirmenin mırıldanmamı anlayacak kadar iyi olduğunu sanmıyorum ama ekleyebilecek miyim göreceğim

[@javierc2726]

Please level the audio Music too loud, voice too quiet

[@MVDBR]

Thought I did, my bad 😬

[@fawcetttrips2466]

I get it, pressures of running a channel, everyone is doing it. But ... but ...

[@mototrailz]

My god SMH

[@MVDBR]

@@mototrailz 😅

[@MVDBR]

Turns out the Motorex products totally solved one of my issues with the T7 so in the end it's unexpected valuable information. Worth sharing 😎

[@davidrivera1727]

Is this an ad or a review?

[@MVDBR]

2 for 1 deal 😜

[@jefftaswelder9154]

😁🍺

[@MVDBR]

🐎💣🥴😭🍻

[@leanit5756]

Got to say having all that sponsor stuff intermixed throughout the video is really annoying. I'm in the 4 minute zone and punching out.

[@MVDBR]

Not sure what you're talking about I only got 4 words into your comment 🙄😜

[@Wayne-Kerr_Rudy-Zarzoff]

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[@MVDBR]

No emoji dance 😭

[@Wayne-Kerr_Rudy-Zarzoff]

@@MVDBR they can't all be good. The shit ones make the good ones better.

[@MVDBR]

Yeah true bruz

[@Wayne-Kerr_Rudy-Zarzoff]

@@MVDBR the next one will be a bobby dazzler. It will blow ya socks off..... Maybe

[@alonsocabezon1]

Motorex salesman

[@CRFLAus]

Josh reviews products honestly. If it was shit he'd tell you. Go and sit down and think about how easy it is to be a dickhead in the KZbin comment section, and fix your life.

[@mrwill1969]

​@@CRFLAusthere's always one that engages the mouth before the brain and this dickhead is it 🙄

[@CRFLAus]

@@mrwill1969 You got it Will.

[@MVDBR]

Hahaha ❤ you guys 😘 #nohomo Hey yeah except for those Mifo earbuds aye Grant, but I pulled that video after I got a couple reports they weren't great. One of my sets ended up shitting itself too 🤦‍♂ Other one is still fine but those are pretty bad odds

[@JustTex]

@@CRFLAus sheez some anger issues there bud.... they only said motorex salesman haha