Mike's Tenere & Motorcycle Blog

Modern shop chemicals have evolved with the following 3 as curent popular choices by most mechanics & hobbyists repalcing old standbys for brake/electrical cleaners, lubricants like WD40 & detailing polishes, waxes, protectorants that often required multiple products for different suraces & materials. From FortNine Website Description Three cans. Zero nonsense. If you've seen Josh on our Instagram, you know the guy lives in coveralls and smells like solvent. He's always tearing into bikes, filming mechanical how-to's, and spraying stuff that actually works. These are the three cans he uses the most, to clean parts, free bolts, and make bikes shine before they hit the lens. So we bundled them. All three. One discounted kit. Zero nonsense. Maxima Contact Cleaner - 13oz - link to Maxima website Ever since the VOC rules got tighter, brake clean has turned into overpriced nail polish remover. Doesn't cut grease, doesn't clean brakes, barely scares off a bug. ...

 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...