Yamaha Tenere 700 Upgrades to save on expensive repair bills | Crash Protection.

Installing Adventure Spec crash bars, Headlight protector, Yamaha Chain Guide and nylon screws to try and save on expensive repairs to my Yamaha Tenere 700.
Each upgrade will hopefully help protect the T7 if things go a little wrong so I'm hoping this little bit of expense will save on further expenses.
I really enjoyed adding all these parts and whereas I believe they're the right parts for my bike, I believe motorcycle upgrades are subjective and down to individual preference so please, if you want to fit protection to your bike, see what is out there that is suitable for your budget and riding style.
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[@MALVSMACHINE]

I quite enjoyed fitting these parts to the bike. Sadly it was in preparation for a trip that didn’t happen but the bike is ready to go and looks the part.

[@taffwilliams1]

She’s coming along lovely. Upgrades better to have them and not need them, than to need them and not have them.

[@MALVSMACHINE]

Yeah, absolutely. I think it’s clear to see what could happen if I didn’t have them fitted so I’d rather fit them in the hope to at least minimise damage rather than completely damage the bike and put it out of action 👍🏻

[@gvnthomas]

Those bars look good and all those things sound like smart moves to me. As that old saying goes better safe than sorry

[@MALVSMACHINE]

Yeah they’re definitely worth it, there’s no way I would want any of those issues to happen to my bike so I’m glad I splashed out. GPS next 👌🏻

[@benontheroadnl]

Enjoyed this vid!!!

[@MALVSMACHINE]

Awesome! I lost count how many time I had to move the camera and my iPhone 😆

[@benontheroadnl]

Btw, production overall is very good!

[@MALVSMACHINE]

You are too kind Ben haha!

[@BRUNO5979]

I had two sets of those crash bars and they bent very easily. And when I say easily it means that a small side fall is all that it takes to damage them. Get Hepco & Becker crash bars. They are more expensive, but they hold up much better.

[@MALVSMACHINE]

Cheers dude, much appreciated. I’ll have a look in to a set for my old GS as well 👍🏻

[@davidgreen424]

Hi thanks for the informative video , a suggestion if I may , buy yourself some ratchet ring spanners . In tight spots it so much easier than having to lift the spanner off and re-seat it to get another turn,

[@MALVSMACHINE]

Cheers David, they’re on the list of things to buy for sure and will be a welcomed addition 👌🏻

[@kostasrestas]

i have heed bars ,similar like yours .. hope never use them ! cheers from Greece !

[@MALVSMACHINE]

Awesome, they’re a nice looking bar as well! I hope we never have to use them too 😄. Cheers my friend, I hope to ride out to Greece in the coming years 👍🏻

[@majormassenspektrometer]

More money on parts that will break needing more money to replace and sometimes they also damage things that wouldn't get damaged if you haven't had them in the first place. That's a vicious cycle. In my opinion crash bars are overrated. Some of them will even restrict your lean ability in corners... Can be dangerous. What you can add are covers for the engine that protect vital parts of it in case of a drop or slide. Those can make the difference between getting towed and getting home on your own. Anything else... Don't waste your money. The chain guide is only necessary if you do hardcore offroad stuff. I don't see any of the other stuff on Enduros or Cross bikes. What you add is weight weight weight on an already pretty heavy offroad bike.

[@MALVSMACHINE]

I think I was clear with my points and pictures that led to the decisions for me to add what I added. A chain guide is cheaper than repairing an engine with a hole in it. A light guard is cheaper than replacing a smashed light. A snapped nylon screw is cheaper than a metal screw and is easier to replace. Crash bars, I’ll agree that in some cases they are overrated but in low speed falls or drops, they help save a bike as I’ve witnessed many a time, and with these particular bars, I’m likely to scrape the ground with the pegs before the bars cause an issue with leaning so I’m not concerned. I’m really not concerned about weight, it seems people get hung up on it as if it’s sacrilege to add weight to a bike, and again I’m very aware that when you add weight to something then it gets heavier but I’ve ridden heavier bikes off-road and don’t think adding four pretty light add-ons will make much of a difference. You don’t see 700cc twins in enduro bikes either….. I can’t really tell if you’re trying to impart some knowledge on me or have a bit of a problem that I’ve added these parts to my bike but either way it’s money not spent in a pub with only a hangover to show for it. Happy riding ✊🏻