Mike's Tenere & Motorcycle Blog

 MSR Elixir 3 Tent With all the features you expect from MSR, the freestanding Elixir 3 tent offers campers and backpackers an extremely livable backpacking tent at a great value. The tent design provides plenty of headroom and space for three full-size adults and their mats, two large doors for easy entry, and new larger vestibules with 35% more storage space. Balancing breathable mesh fabric with solid canopy fabric, the 3-season Elixir 3 tent provides ventilation, warmth and privacy, while the included footprint offers multiple setup options, including a freestanding Fast & Light pitch with rainfly. Livable: Unique pole geometry optimizes headroom and fits three mats; adaptable rainfly allows for excellent views; built-in gear lofts and glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls enhance livability. Polyurethane waterproof coating. Fast & Light Setup: Includes an MSR Elixir Footprint that allows for a lightweight Fast & Light setup with rainfly. Easy Setup: Freestanding system fea...

  JT Sprockets  JTF 1591 - 16RB 16 Tooth Rubber Cushioned Front Sprocket provides 6.3% higher gearing from the oem 15/46 = 3.067 gear ratio to 16/46 = 2.875% gear ratio (MT-07 uses 16/43 = 2.688 overall ratio), which reduces rpm by approximately 283 rpm @ 100kph in 6th gear according to this gearing calculator .  Many other T7 owners have made the change, mostly to improve highway droning & mileage, with little penalty for most off-road riding except technical & steep terrain....easily switched back to the oem 15 tooth when needed, or for those harder core, super sized dual sport fans some have opted for a 14/46 = 3.286 gear ratio.  The slightly taller gearing will be welcome, particularly in city stop-n-go riding where I currently start in 2nd most of the time because of the low 1st gear & strong, linear low down torque that can see you short shifting to 3rd gear before you have crossed the intersection + stretch out each gear slightly for more relaxed ...

 OEM KYB Rear Shock Service, Revalve & Repair by SuspensionWerx @ 7k kms The oem Tenere 700 KYB rear shock service by tech OC James @ Supsension Werx (North Vancouver) included a new higher flow rate Showa piston & revalve that he claims provides improved oil flow, performance, damping adjustment response & heat dissipation for my 100 kg or 220 lb w/riding gear + 15 kg or 33 lb of accessories & kit & 90 Nm Rally Raid rear spring. The oem rear shock, while spec'd with compression & rebound damping + hydraulic pre-load adjustments is built to a price point & under sprung for most North American riders with adequate but limited performance envelopes that reach it's limits easily as weight & pace increase & with more challenging terrain.  MX Repair Level RCU Seal head service kit KYB 40/14 Blud Oil, 3W Blud Pro Series Synthetic Shock Fluid shock cleaned/inspected shock disassembled/inspected shaft polished piston bands inspected shock rebui...