Mike's Tenere & Motorcycle Blog

 Sahara Moto High Speed Tire Sealer & Balancer I have been using Slime for several years based on personal recomendations from friends...however, I found it messy & clogged up my TPMS wheel sensors...so time for a change based on the results of the FortNine comparison video below + it cleans up easily with water.   From Stallion Website Sahara Moto is a high-speed tire pressure management solution designed for all motorsports *tube and tubeless tires. (Increase tubeless tire amount by 25% in tube type tires). Sahara Moto will self balance tires, protect the tire casing from heat and oxidation damage, seal bead/ rim leaks and self repair punctures up to 1/2″ (1.2CM)  in diameter. Sahara Moto is the only high-speed gel formula with the highest operating temperature. *CAUTION: It is highly recommended to apply Sahara Moto in new tubes only, because the old tubes may contain contaminated water or other ballast/sealant liquids that will interfere with the performance o...

 HEL Performance Stainless Braided 7 line Brake Kit  #HBK9027  for 2019-24 Yamaha Tenere 700  P roduct information can be viewed on the HEL website  via this link . Pic from HEL Website  The high quality HEL brake line kit is made to order (selectable coloured PVC coating bonded to the stainless steel braided line), comes with pre-assembled lengths matching the oem lines & angle of fittings (the banjo fittings can also be rotated to ensure optimal fitment - see pic below), stanless steel fittings/banjo bolts + copper crush washers & utilizes the oem metal lines (ABS pump to front of radiator & 2 lines from above the motor to behind the rear shock) via compression fittings...the only oem rubber brake line not replaced is the low pressure gravity-fed hose from the rear reservoir to the rear master cylinder. Purchased from local Vancouver retailer Bushpigs Performance during Black Friday pricing last year (thanks Alex 😀). Pic from HEL Website...

  Airbox Wrapped with Thermo-Tec Reflective Heat Barrier Wrapping the airbox with heat reflective insulation/tape can reduce intake air temps resulting in a more dense air/fuel ratio improving performance slightly (the motor & catalytic converter located directly below generate a lot of heat).    Airbox Removal Note:  this was not a stand alone job...the tank was off to facilitate replacement of the 7 rubber brake lines with a HEL Performance Braided brake line kit & repair a broken left cylinder spark plug connector locking tab. Removal of the oem airbox is realatively easy once the tank (requires removal of front side panels), seats & side panels under the rider seat are removed (see step by step instructions via this link ).  remove the airbox breather hose at the front top loosen the 2 airbox/throttle body intake boot 4 mm allen head bolts ( Tech Tip: do not completely undo to prevent the nut & spacer from falling off & getting lost in t...