Tenere 700 Rear Spring & Shock Adjustment Explained

[@IslandADV]

Great demonstration. A lot of preload adjust videos out there don't actually show a detailed adjustment. This is perfect. This will help a lot of folks.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks man, I hope it does!

[@masonsruggedroads]

Superb tutorial, it’s so refreshing to have someone keep things simple yet hugely informative, bravo Swanky Cat

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks!!!

[@funguseater40]

Your vlogs are proving to be the most useful on KZbin to me! Keep them coming mate 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Awe thanks man, I assistant appreciate that!

[@scudrunneradv3269]

The suspense is building!!! Waiting on that first ride report.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

I'm just hoping I can get some good rides in before the snow falls! Lol

[@scudrunneradv3269]

SWANKY CAT How much longer do you think before you can strap on boots and ride?

[@atprodT700]

Hello for adjusting the shock absorbers and the fork you can all do it again once your springs have been broken in, I have the T 700 Since July 31, 2019 from 3000/4000 km mixed road and off road, I have all settled again. Everything will depend on your way of traveling or riding a motorbike, you will have to find a compromise otherwise you risk spending a lot of time adjusting your shocks. the original T 700 Tenéré is not made for "intensive or extreme" off-roading. I consider this bike to be a jack-of-all-trades (a very good all-rounder bike). Otherwise an enduro or a 250 WR R is more efficient and less tiring. especially if you are riding a motorbike alone.

[@pastrie42]

Great video. Thank you so much! I'm unfortunately 275 pounds(6'2"), but have already lost a bunch of weight. I have a deadset goal of 225. I found some settings that seem great for me on the road, although a bit stiff. It feels planted in corners and I love these tires on the road. Offroad it's not a comfortable or easy ride with this suspension and stock tires felt unstable on the hard pack with gravel at Prarie City in California. Very little traction on the back tire and the front felt slippery/knife edge. I've ridden everything from a 50cc bike to a 500cc dirt bike on that and it never felt sketchy.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Glad it helped & congrats on the weight loss! Haha yeah, I never even tried the stock tires. They're better than street bike tires, but juuust barely. The Motoz tractionators I had seemed to work really well on the Tenere, but it'll always feel a little heavy off road. Very impressive for a midweight ADV though!

[@kamiledytawerpachowski3215]

Great video. I tried it in my 2024 T7. My lower adjustment screw on rear shock never stops when I turn the screw clockwise. It will turn and click endlessly. I don’t know where my adjustment is now. Any advise?

[@Ron_C]

FIne tuning....it's gonna be worth the wait brother!

[@corriecole4687]

Great video. Question, the front fender, is there a relocation kit or how did you do it?

[@theknifesong]

Sweet bike! I just replaced the chain on my KLR and it was kind of a headache to rivet the OEM chain when I figured it would have a clip master link. The hiccups, injuries, and all the wrenching is part of the "adventure" lol

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Yeah I'm not a huge fan of master links but I'd be nervous to rivet a chain on too. Very true though, working on them sort of helps form the bond too.

[@JohannesDalenMC]

Could you please do the same with the forks? Thanks

[@DaDaDo661]

I don't think the front forks are adjustable

[@JohannesDalenMC]

@@DaDaDo661 Pretty sure it is.

[@TheRiderGuider]

@@JohannesDalenMC they are 👍🏼

[@jasonearles9789]

I’m going to copy your settings on my T7 and start from there. Have you done a video on adjusting the forks? Ps tell the chick in the doorway she is famous now 😁

[@patmansadventures.3312]

Are you gonna do a video on the forks?I'm gonna have to try to dial mine in.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

I've been meaning to check where mine are at but haven't go to it yet. Soon helpfully!

[@patmansadventures.3312]

@@SwankyCatProductions I'm goimg to set my shock like you did and go from there.I don't know much about it so a base line will help hopfully.I ordered a lowering kit for mine even though people sa not to do that,but I am kinda vertically challenged.I can see ebing off road on unlevel ground and falling over because I can't touch the ground.Been there.Done that.

[@dkernek]

Damn good looking bike. Betcha can't wait to take her out!

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Ugh you've got that right! Haha

[@beejoutbush3322]

Hey buddy how does shortening the preload make the bike higher?

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Without any weight on it the bike will more than likely always be the same height regardless of preload setting. But when a riders weight is applied the preload will determine the ride height and amount of "sag". I've got a video on that too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5myhIx4qLGkd7c

[@pmaint1]

Your Tenere is the only one I've seen with a high mounted front fender. Looks good but did you change it?

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks, yep I sure did. I used the Camel ADV high fender kit. I've got an install video on my channel. A bit more in-depth then you'd think but they're are other options too.

[@michaelladymon5143]

Okay, I have to ask. Is that rod on the left engine side the shifting rod? It seems really exposed.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

It is exposed a bit yes. There are some things like that I've noticed that make it a little obvious that the motor wasn't originally designed for an off road bike. But nothing I'm to worried about.

[@elcorazondeamerica]

how many inches can go down? because I want to buy one but im short 5"2 probably its to high for me.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

I'm not sure how much you can drop it with the preload, my guess would be less than an inch. I'm 5'10" and it's a bit tall for me but still manageable. I purchased a low seat that hasn't come yet but that's less than an inch of a drop too.

[@elcorazondeamerica]

Definitely it’s away tall for me. I have to keep searching for the best height for me. Thanks

[@michelwaknin9893]

Is this changes affect the bike height?

[@SwankyCatProductions]

The pre load might adjust it a very small amount, less then a half inch I'd guess.

[@tippytailmckitty2658]

I only have preload adjustment on my rear shock. I haven't touched it.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

I think that was how my KLR was... I never even looked haha.

[@pabloitare]

Thanks a lot man!

[@SwankyCatProductions]

No problem!

[@rtcivic]

How tall are you and your weight?

[@SwankyCatProductions]

5'10" 160lbs. I'm still breaking the bike in but I plan on doing some further adjustments.

[@rtcivic]

@@SwankyCatProductions im 511 190lbs what do you think is the best adjustment for me for the tenere 700? Im going to get the bike next month. i watch almost all your tenere videos awesome stuff 😎

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Nice!!! Thanks man! I think I'd still start at the recommended settings and leave it like that through break in. After that you'll have a good feel for how it handel's and can make adjustments from there to your liking.

[@andrewbetances1203]

@@SwankyCatProductions I'm 511 and 165 and the bike is difficult to control at a stop. Would lessening the suspension help this control issue?

[@nrc658]

En castellano?

[@philgrundy]

Please use a screwdriver that fits the slots,

[@SwankyCatProductions]

🤣 good call.

[@WoodrowfollowerofMessiah]

👍🏻🙏🏻✝️😀

[@joaopedroalmeida9650]

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