Yamaha Tenere 700 Long Distance Set Up - Part One

[@ownyourworld]

Big respect for Yamaha donating this bike.

[@Britishshooter]

I am 100 per cent with you. For once a manufacturer has donated a bike for a proper reason rather than some PC driven motivation. Good on you Yamaha.

[@gwot]

@@Britishshooter it's win win, Yamaha still get PC points for this.

[@stevegabbert9626]

Long hauler here too. For 42 years I've covered North America, riding 13 to 16 hour days. It's all about the ride and I have a saying, "It's about the getting there more than the gotten there." Last year I was in upper British Columbia on the Alcan and decided to ride with the sun, as long as the sun was up I was going to ride. 17 and a half hours later I pulled into a motel parking lot in Whitehorse, the Yukon. This was on my 2016, 650 Suzuki Burgman scooter. Being 68, I'm trying to be careful during this pandemic so I can continue for many more years. Keep the rubber side down and be safe.

[@Britishshooter]

You have all my respect my friend! I just know that you will be safe from this Chinese "bat flu" and will ride for decades more because you are such a tough SOB that St Peter will try to delay your eventual visit for as long as possible! Love from England, and ride it hard "until the f**king wheels fall off" mate! God bless!

[@17405pop]

Yep. Use...or lose. I've downsized from owning a Yamaha MT-09 Tracer + an xt660z Ténéré. Traded both in for a brand new 2022 Ténéré 700. Not doing mega-miles like some on here but I ride regularly. I cover about 1000 km per month in winter. A bit more when it's sun-shiny. I'll be 75 very soon.

[@benjamin.f.b.]

The Burgman is incredibly good! Wonder how many miles yours ll take until its off to the scrap yard ;) they usually survive their riders.

[@Britishshooter]

A 1000 mile day! He says it likes it's normal. Longest I ever did was 847 miles in a day across the Northern Territory in Australia when I was 22. What a genuine bloody hero this guy is and what a great and genuine cause, for once !

[@Bushmangreg98]

Hey Paul what an inspiration you are & after watching your video I have decided to buy a T7, I was diagnosed 2004 with MS and was given a similar out come with Specialists. I have been okay with it till recently I was involved in at MVA which kicked off new symptoms that I’m blaming due to stress & having to close down my successful motorcycle transport business , which derived from being a stunt rider for MS. My plan is to do a similar Chanel doing adventure riding to raise awareness & show people living with MS you can still enjoy yourself. I’m in Australia so the bush has many camp spots calling my name. Thank you for setting me on my next journey

[@longhaulpaul]

Awesome! (Everything but the diag, of course)

[@barendfourie6687]

Thk you for what you are doing. I bought a 2018 star venture based on what the bike did on your riding for ms. Now 3 yrs later im looking to buy a t7.

[@neebob2]

Thanks for your commitment to MS . My father-in-law died from MS and I loved him dearly . Good luck with your fight , be safe and may God bless !

[@bumstead1383]

Much respect to Yamaha and you Paul. Yamaha is a great company that manufactures incredible products. I’m looking at a S10 or T7 myself.

[@smolbodybuilder1602]

what is a s10?

[@dcxplant]

When I bought my Ural, I fell in love with the tractor seats.

[@kylehahne5415]

My Momma has MS, hope you keep this going man! Wish I saw this sooner.

[@seawolff33]

Great to see you back! Looking forward to your journey on the T700.

[@RevJay_Rides]

Man, you’ve done some riding since the last time I watched one of your videos. Glad for you, brother! I put 35k miles on mine in less than 20 months. Everybody thinks that’s a lot. LOL! Then, I tell them about you.

[@derektrusler2297]

A great review of the Tenere 700, a wonderful cause and a huge million mile thank you.

[@syumassh]

All the best to you, speed & strength my friend.

[@cosmozh]

Dear Paul, big respect for your journey and supporting the people with MS. I wish you merry Christmas and a happy new year. Greetings from Croatia 🇭🇷

[@justadam1917]

Good on you you seem to be enjoying yourself I have the same bash plate I think Yamaha but I have the toolkit that attaches to the left hand front corner and it is brilliant for carrying your chain lube and a handful of tools for your daily adjustments when I pull up on the centre stand ignition off open the box pull out the chain loop do the job and took it away I don't have to disturb anything else and can carry my chain lube where it doesn't make anything else dirty I think it was one of the best things I did for the bike on my long trips

[@nicholasjheinz7461]

Good to see you on line again. God bless!

[@kellymeier579]

Great update, welcome back. Here's hoping your recovery from surgery goes well and you get back on the road where you belong.

[@stoney3398]

Great video Paul! I’ve gotta agree on your choice of seat. Rocky did the seat on my 2013 Triumph Trophy SE, and I swapped it over to my 2017 Trophy first thing after that purchase. Comfortable all day long! Also, just got my calendar today - thank you, nice job!

[@benjamin.f.b.]

subbed, what a legend. 40'000km/year here, hats off to you

[@kyledoeztatuz4802]

Dude that backup tank is awesome! Such a rad idea.

[@mytube2959]

I watch a lot of motorcycle vids. Yours is best I have seen, Good luck I I'm now subscribed. I have a friend with MS he is still riding, keep it up.

[@harounben342]

Noble gesture of you and Yamaha

[@bugbiteaudio]

Way to live in the present, Paul! I'm inspired!

[@jasontilghman6335]

Way to go man...... Awesome job for a great fund raiser!!!! I know how it can be with disability issues. And I sooo want to get back on 2 wheels, I love that t7.... But for now it's a can am Ryker for me.... 3 surgeries, and 5 procedures in 4 years, and ive had it for 3.5 and managed to make road trips between surgeries and get 22k on the bike so far....

[@longhaulpaul]

Love that you found a way to keep out there. Motomedicine is real.

[@Kwhopperfan]

A lot of great add ons Paul! Glad the bike is working out for you👍🏼

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

Man are you an inspiration . No drops yet , I have 590 miles on mine and 4 tip overs so far . I have short legs and a long torso so I got it lowered .

[@northerniltree]

Very cool set up for a Longhaul on a 700 Tenere!

[@djjmplus3]

Love you videos Paul. Like to see more of them. Stay safe and keep riding

[@DiogenesOG]

Great vid and I appreciate your insights. The extra tank is a nice touch and I agree with your points on the seat shape, well at least that works for me as well. Out of all the ADV bikes presently on the market and that I've ridden over the last 40+ years, the Tenere 700 is my favorite.

[@michaelschmitzerle2587]

God bless you my friend. Be well and safe👍

[@johnridesadv2512]

This guy is an inspiration!

[@HeliBarsful]

Great video Paul. Take care of you!

[@barrymurphy3554]

Good on you Brother great to see Yamaha got behind you as well. Thanks your a Legend from Australia Cheers

[@alt0v14]

Good luck with your eye, bud! And get well!

[@scout8112]

Very inspirational setup details.

[@kylepalanca7794]

I salute you sir. Big respect for you and to yamaha

[@summersbo58]

Great video…my wife has MS as well. We are all hoping for a cure. Subscribed.

[@mukundraipatel8334]

Paul, you are serving the purpose the Lord/ess wanted you to. We like the videos & your detailed descriptions. I wanted to encourage you to chart paths for us followonwannabeez, on the roads ALONE!

[@PatchedBandit]

Cool to see another ”patchedbandit” 🥰

[@mrhalish]

nice video and a great cause to commit to man, wishing you all the best from the UK!

[@1990-t1j]

Good luck for a long future, LHP.

[@cajunred6804]

Your story and what you do is an extremely noble thing to do. I will follow you until you no longer make content. Nothing but good vibes and prayers coming to you. Stay safe and ride free👍🏼👍🏼

[@dterry7725]

Good to see ya back in the saddle! Cheers Paul! Rubber side down!

[@cavscout62]

Camel-Adv makes a really good fuel tank kit Paul that mounts on the side up under and it’s on my list.

[@longhaulpaul]

Yes. I saw that but just not enough additional fuel for me. 8 gallons is my sweet spot for touring, I'm hauling 6.6 now with my set up. I have a givi tool box mounted where the rear camel goes.

[@benjamin.f.b.]

"That's uh.. water from two weeks ago" Tasty

[@rich_mc]

Be careful about doing too well with the smaller bike Paul. Make it look too easy and Yamaha will give you a TW200 next tine!

[@alt0v14]

lol ))

[@shaneksmith1957]

Thanks!

[@mhilde7744]

Subscribed. Great cause, great adventure!

[@johnthompson9896]

Top effort Paul, who would have thought a Tenere 700 could make it as a long haul bike. Also now Australian company Safari Tanks are making 25 litre main fuel tanks for the T7. Not sure if that would help you or not but check them out if you want. All the best!

[@markcohen9105]

Good to have you back Paul! How frequently do you clean and lube the chain? Stay safe.....love your video's.

[@longhaulpaul]

I'm still learning. Swapped the chain at 16,000 miles. I tried to oil it every 2500 miles or every three days or so. Adjusted every tire change and maybe once in between.

[@ahmedzeb4809]

Bravo bro....keep up the great cause...hats off to your courage

[@ibidu1]

You should do contract work for fedex and ups running routes same day service, for the amount of mileage you run

[@robinjameshartley7673]

Good for you and good for Yamaha! This is excellent review material

[@udaypothakamury6315]

Huge 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 to you Paul!

[@nighthawk7667]

Looking Good, Great video, Beautiful motorcycle.😎👌🇺🇲

[@aaronmorningstar7020]

New subscriber here Paul! Love the reason your riding and was wondering if you have riders joining you when you pass through?! I’m in PA near Chambersburg and recently purchased a T7 and looking for people to ride with!

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Hmm.. you put a lot of thought into that set up.👍 Couldn't get like 2 rotopax on the rear somehow hey? Well, tank working ok so I guess that's fine. Great bike!

[@longhaulpaul]

Rotopax are for accidentally running out of gas, or that one time you want to go far where there is no gas, but don't work for everyday long distance touring. With separate gerry cans or jugs, You still need to pull off the road, empty the jug into the main tank, then at each gas stop get the jugs out, refill the jugs, not practical or safe to do every tankful. Having a bigger tank or an aux tank plumbed into the bike means no stopping in between or filling loose containers every gas stop.

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

@@longhaulpaul I never had a trip that I didn't want to pull off the road and stretch after 3 hours or so on a bike. Gas stations on an exit usually are my convenient break.. But I guess your not called longhaul for nothing. 👍😁

[@Light_ninjaroblox]

All power to you 💪

[@godzillasuzuki2374]

Ride safe dude

[@Shintenzu]

It's the Governor!

[@MaxFromSydney1]

@Longhaulpaul, Thanks for the video. Lovely back drop for it. C’mon, Yamaha. Can you bring out a touring version of the T700 with a larger tank, cruise control and tubeless wheel rims?

[@markcohen9105]

Miss your vids LHP! Hope you're well

[@danielliaw6860]

Million on one bike? That be a story I'd follow!

[@seisamigos397]

Hi Paul! Don't know if you've already done this but someone suggested to me to put a 16 tooth sprocket on the front to lower the RPMs a bit on the highway. I replaced my 15 tooth with the 16 and it dropped the RPMs down about 400 or so. Just figure it will help it last longer.

[@bumstead1383]

Did you change the sprocket yourself & if so, how difficult is it to change? Thanks for the info

[@seisamigos397]

@@bumstead1383 It's really easy. I ordered a 16 tooth that goes on the MT07 and it fits perfect. I think there might be a video out there on sprocket changes. Thanks for watching!

[@johnbarnes5660]

Hi Paul... I have been following you for awhile... I have a 2016 Super Tenere ES... great bike, but I am looking at a smaller/lighter bike. The 700 Tenere looks really good - I wonder if you could comment on stability in the wind - especially crosswinds. Great reviews - I appreciate your tenacity - and for an excellent cause! - John

[@trucker-d4161]

At the end f the day for what you are doing, would you prefer the 1200, seeing you’ve had both?

[@nickheinz3737]

PAUL; did you take the winter off? Where are the videos? I hope you are well; take care!

[@tomturbo5296]

It's chain driven! I will stick to my 2018 Honda Goldwing...see u in my mirror little 700.

[@syncrosimon]

Stop bragging😆😆

[@kennypool]

You rode 22k and you made one video. I bet yamaha is real happy they gave you a free bike.

[@longhaulpaul]

Actually we have six videos finished . Yamaha has most of the maintenance ones. I've only been on three trips so the bike has been parked a lot. Had 3 operations in those six months as well, unfortunately Covid has slowed down plans for everyone, when yamaha gets a full crew back, we are planning to do more. In a normal year I'd be over 60,000 right now, but the bike has been parked for the six months. I'll try to put more together I do have a few scenic videos to edit, they just don't have commentary.

[@maboswel]

Really, Ken? With the world being turned on its head and with an individual such as this taking on such a worthy cause, this is what you say? And you choose to say it during the holiday season of giving? Wow. All I've got.

[@kennypool]

@@maboswel Sorry i live in Florida USA with a great governor Ron Desantis. And we're open baby. Come join us.

[@wildwestexplorations8097]

Awesome awesome

[@nikolaswoischnik8124]

for the riding you describe did you not miss traction control? Did you consider the BMW F850GS Adventure at all?

[@seanmortazyt]

awesome

[@jeffshannon5410]

How many miles is on your t7 currently? Great video

[@longhaulpaul]

25,000. It's been sitting since November. Most of my events have all been cancelled this winter. Last winter I did 30,000 miles just commenting to work the IMS shows. 30k all below freezing! I do get out next week, I have a fundraiser presentation in Dallas, then home to NH a week then Daytona, so there's about 8,000 in the next couple weeks, if I can get out of the North East ice and snow next week.

[@trucker-d4161]

What kinda mileage are you getting out of chain and sprockets? How often do you have to adjust it?

[@tscottjohnson]

Paul, What tires have you moved to? How do you like them for road and any experience on the dirt roads with the tire? If so, what do you think of it on dirt? Great to meet you and hear your story.

[@longhaulpaul]

On the street I'm running Bridgestone A41 and the dirt I've got a set of wheels with AX41's.

[@cuzimaluzer777]

Which tires you running?

[@tubagusari6228]

Hello..would like to know, what Skid Plate use to T700 in this review..I like it

[@longhaulpaul]

Hi. I'm using the Yamaha factory accessory skid plate.

[@louisgoldfond6326]

Great story. Good luck on ur journey. G-dspeed on fight to good health. Look forward to seeing you again. How do I donate?

[@vtwinsrbest]

Hey Paul, does the T700 have a big enough alternator to handle all of your heated gear and electronics?

[@longhaulpaul]

So far I've had the high power lights on high, grips, jacket and gloves cooking with no issue. I believe the alternator is 410 watts. The stock lighting is LED, so not much loss there. I should be fine, need a 1000 mile day in 20°F weather to really test it out though!

[@jmatthies1976]

Just wondering but how do you like this smaller tenere vs your 1200s? I have the 1200 and was wondering how these are on highway.

[@longhaulpaul]

With a good seat and windscreen, I'm having no issue at Nevada plus speeds as many as 1300 mile days and dozens of 1000 mile days without any complaints. Faster than the 12 and much smoother at freeway speeds. Better mpg, but no shaft! Two up travel I'd prefer the 1200, but no problem cooking all day long on the freeway.

[@slowsteve3497]

You ok Paul?

[@markvaughn8096]

I Cant seem to find Bill Mayers Saddles are they still producing ?

[@longhaulpaul]

facebook.com/LegendaryBMS/ Rocky passed away a year ago. Adrien is the owner and has been making Rocky's seats for over a decade.

[@soluk1yuz]

👍🏻

[@maicomasherlarry6106]

Good luck with the aluminum fuel tank behind your back. Suggest a fuel bladder or that Yamaha get real with the fuel capacity.

[@longhaulpaul]

Over a million miles with aux tanks just like this one. A ziplock baggie with fuel in it serves me no purpose. The tank is plumbed and grounded to the chassis. I don't stop to use it, it flows directly into my main tank. Rode 1200 miles yesterday and 1000 today and 1100 tomorrow. Having an aux tank saves me over an hour every day I ride. A bladder is useless, as I would still need to stop and add it into the main tank 5-6 times every day.

[@tomalba7]

Starting to wonder why no more videos? Do you think the bike is not cutting it and he is doing Yamaha a favor???

[@explorer4x480]

this is long winded and talks about many things, but watch this for MS.. maybe of help.. good luck with it.

[@karl2398]

If the Yamaha Star Venture was so nice, why did you switch back to the Yamaha Tenere?

[@longhaulpaul]

The goal with the Venture was to put 100,000 miles on it to show the durability and reliability of Yamaha's air cooled V-Twin. Out of 42 street motorcycles I've owned, It was my first cruiser. I was impressed and it never failed me. The T7 is Yamaha's newest mid sized adventure bike and the goal here is to show how a inexpensive smaller displacement bike can be set up for long distance touring and adventures. I am also partial to adventure bikes that can easily be ridden anywhere. In a year or two when it has a hundred thousand or two hundred thousand miles on it, I'll probably be on something else from Yamaha that needs to be proven reliable as a hammer. My goal is a million miles raising money for MS and as a full time rider traveling across the country, everything I ride, wear and use must be reliable and durable as my life depends on it every single day.

[@sesquashtwo]

Your past Star Venture looks much more the touring and long distance, than this beast! But oh well....

[@longhaulpaul]

You would be surprised at what I've been able to ride for 1500 mile days! The Tenere is now set up for long distance, custom seat, taller windscreen and an aux fuel system. I'm able to ride it comfortably for 18 hours day after day without a break. The Venture was comfortable right out of the box. The goal is to show riders they do not need a $30K bike to ride across the country.

[@ClinttheGreat]

@Joe Blow you’d be surprised at how comfortable Adventure bikes are. My travels don’t compare to Paul’s, but I’ve put some long days in on my bike.

[@sesquashtwo]

@@ClinttheGreat Have great rides! Thanks for commenting. :)

[@Liberty4Ever]

Raising money for MS? MS sucks! I'd never give money for MS! I like what Yamaha has done with the Tenere 700. I wish they'd make a Tenere in 300 to 400cc for guys like me who seldom ride on interstate highways. I like secondary roads and dirt roads. Kudos to Yamaha for donating a T700 for your MS ride. That's some great marketing, Yamaha. Thank you. Why do manufacturers put such small fuel tanks on bikes? The T700 has one of the larger tanks in the intermediate class adventure bikes. As much as I hate stopping frequently to put 2 gallons into a commuter bike, it's very dumb to have a 3 gallon tank on an adventure bike, as if strapping on a Ropax fuel bottle should be part of the adventure motorcycling experience. We need 5+ gallon tanks on small adventure bikes and 8+ gallon tanks on larger adventure bikes.

[@longhaulpaul]

About five years ago, I was riding in Louisiana heading to an event when a car pulled up to me at a light. Rolled down the window and in a stout southern accent, "Whyya razn mona fur mizipi?" I must have asked "WHAT?" Three times, Not realizing he read my graphics on my saddlebags and couldn't understand why anyone was raising money for Mississippi!

[@Liberty4Ever]

@@longhaulpaul - As a borderline southerner, I resemble that remark. If you were riding for ALS, Louisiana guy would probably ask why you were raising money for Alabamans?

[@SmokinZen]

What seat do you recommend

[@longhaulpaul]

facebook.com/LegendaryBMS/

[@TheLeedgelodge]

Been considering getting this bike but im afraid that i ride too much pavement to justify getting something like this thats so offroad capable

[@longhaulpaul]

Well after 34,000 miles all on the street in 8 months, I would have no issue recommending this as a street bike capable of touring the country.

[@TheLeedgelodge]

​@@longhaulpaul Its definitely in my sights after watching your videos, that and the super tenere, my only concern is its lack luster fuel capacity. Thanks for the videos

[@ardiantowibowo269]

how tall are you sir..? because I wanna know my position ride height on tenere..

[@longhaulpaul]

5'7". 28" leg.

[@ardiantowibowo269]

@@longhaulpaulowh really..? it turns out we have same height😀. I was considering this my next bike. thanks for the info sir.

[@05CUSTOMS]

Snake? Is that you?

[@Oldguy-k3t]

I do what you do only on my own dime. I ride bmw gs 100. I would not ride in calif with that gas drum. Chp will not approve.

[@Acrodream]

Disappointed. I thought you were a pirate riding a motorcycle. No really all the best with the eye surgery recovery.

[@longhaulpaul]

It's been almost three months since the transplant. I'm still about 20/400 vision in the left, basically useless. Hoping more time will improve, but for now, might need to be a pirate when riding, especially at night.

[@robsonenduro3316]

there are much better suited bikes for long distance road riding out there . so why tenere...

[@longhaulpaul]

That's a great question. My ABOUT me section or my website Longhaulpaul.com can answer in detail. I Just finished 105,000 miles on the brand new Yamaha Star Venture in 18 months. Before that, I put 300,000 miles in 5 years on Super Teneres. Before that 800,000 miles on 35 motorcycles including BMWs, Hondas, Ducatis, Moto Guzzis, any motorcycle can be set up for long distance comfort and the Tenere 700 is a great inexpensive platform with endless possibilities. Many people believe you need a $25,000 touring bike to take a cross state or cross country trip on a motorcycle, and it is absolutely untrue! Reliability, fun, and set up, the T7 is as great a tourer as anything else out there.