Tenere 700: My 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 Build
My 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 Build
The build began upon arrival of the bike in Aug 2020, as amongst the 2nd Candadian deliveries before the USA got theirs, with limited availablility of aftermarket accessories & performance parts, resulting in many customized tweaks designed to improve on & off-road performance, comfort & refinement. It has been a rewarding & meticulous on-going process culminating in a somewhat unique comprehensive customization & tweaking of the T7 & it's capabilities.
Performance
- 2 Wheel Dyno Works ECU flash
- MIVV Dakar Exhaust + carbon heat shield + db killer + spark arrestor w/#30 mesh screen
- Black Widow Decat Race Header - removed & sold after 2,300 km, not included in build cost
- MWR Filtercage & Outercover + 304 stainless #30 mesh screen to reinforce Filtercage opening
- Guglatech Ultra 4 air filter & fuel filter sock
- FunnelWebFilters snorkel & airbox lid pre-filters + main filter (pre-filters currently not installed, main filter installed as pre-filter upside down under MWR Outercover on top of MWR Filtercage)
- JTF1691.16RB front sprocket (replaced by 15/46 combo 2026, not included in build cost)
- JTF1591.15RB front & JTR1876.44 rear sprockets
- DID VX3 525 chain
- Outlaw chain rollers w/bearings
- Yamaha swingarm chain guide
- Camel 1 Finger Clutch Kit
- Camel ‘The Fix’ brake lever w/enduro tip & custom lowering mounting plate
- Galfer semi-metal FD165 G1054 rear brake pads
- Galfer HH sintered FD138 G1396 front brake pad set (new, not yet installed)
- NGK LMAR8AI-9 Iridium spark plugs
- Throttle body sync performed annually
- Fuel Pump Tea Bag Filter replaced @ 32k km
- HEL Performance 7 line steel braided line brake kit
- ZinHan Black Aluminized/Fiberglass Heat Shield Mat for Inside of AXP Skidplate
- Thermo-Tec Reflective Heat Tape wrap for Airbox & battery holder
- Rally Raid 35mm Open Cartridge fork kit w/gen 2 compression piston & valve assembly + 6.0 + 5.6 Nm fork springs (5.6 Nm installed)
- Rally Raid 90 + 95 Nm shock springs (90 Nm installed 2022, serviced 2026)
- Revalved oem shock w/Showa piston by SuspensionWerx 2022, serviced 2026
- 30% sag & optimized suspension settings for my 220 lbs rider/gear weight + accessories
- SKF KITG-43K fork seals (2026)
- Michelin Reinforced 2.5mm 21MDR & 18MGR Tubes
- Mitas Enduro Trail XT+ 90/90 21 TL Dakar front tire
- Mitas Enduro Trail E07 150/70 18 TL Non-Dakar rear tire
- Sahara Tire Sealer & Balancer
- Brass Wheel Spoke Balance Weights
Wind Management, Ergos, Comfort
- Skidmarx XL 450 mm windscreen cut down by 145 mm
- MRA X-Creen Touring Adjustable Hardware (utilizing 145 mm cut off portion of windscreen as spoiler - damaged in garage tip over & replaced with AliExpress clip-on deflector, see below)
- T7 Rally Tenere 700 screen height adjuster kit
- Custom windscreen side fill-in plexiglass deflectors
- PowerBronze side deflectors
- Custom laminar flow plate
- DuoBieSi (AliExpress) Universal Motorcycle Windshield Extension Adjustable Spoiler Clamp-On Windscreen Deflector
- Seat Concepts Sport Touring Standard height rider seat
- Rider seat mod for toolless removal
- AliExpress 25mm or 1” bar risers w/Tenere 700 logo
- AliExpress adjustable & foldable shorty levers w/Tenere 700 logo
- Pro-Grip Dual Sport Rally Gel 714B grips + glue + wire
- Custom Calf pegs (similar to Steg Pegz)
- Pivot Pegz Mk4 rider pegs mounted in low position
- Hwy pegs mounted to AXP skid plate (removed May 2026, not included in build cost)
- Double Take Adventure Mirrors w/6” arms + Ram Pin-Lock Security knobs
- Go Cruise throttle control
- Hebe throttle assist
- Sheepskin seat cover
Electrical
- Cyclops Tuff Light full Flex Turn Signals wired w/front running light & rear running/brake light function + LED flasher & blocking plate adapters
- Cyclops Multifunction 3.0 LED signals wired w/front running light & rear running/brake light function + LED flasher & blocking plate adapters (replaced with Cyclops Tuff Light full flex turns signals, not included in build cost)
- Wolo 300 Low Tone horn added to oem horn – mounted on opposite sides of radiator
- Bluefire Voltmeter/5 volt 3.0 + 2.4 amp Dual Amp USB outlet - oem dash outlet moved to right side
- Camel side stand switch bypass plug
- Stedi ST3K 7.5”Slim LED light bar + amber cover
- Skene IQ-275X controller
- Power outlet splitter for Yamaha 3 way accessory plug
- Skene Photon Blaster LED Visibility lights
- Skene IQ-250TS controller
- Cyclops TPMS hard wired to switched power
- Noco Genius 5 Charger & adapter
- AntiGravity XP-1 Lithium Jump Starter/Battery Pack
- Samsung Galaxy S9 used for Navigation
Protection
- BarkBuster Storm handguards + B-054 offset clamps
- AXP skid plate w/integrated water pump, side stand switch & shock linkage protection
- DirtRacks crash bars w/SimpleStrap rubber wrap
- AliExpress plexiglass headlight cover
- TechSpec Gripster Tank Pads
- Pyramid front fender extender
- HD reinforced fiberglass mesh radiator screen
- T7 Rally frame plugs for swing arm bolts
- Shock Sox 6”
Misc
- Locking aluminum tool box custom mounted to left side luggage rack
- Enduristan Tool Roll
- Camel ABH anti-bobble-Head Brackets to stabilize dash, headlight & accessory bar
- Camel Tail Tidy + custom fender insert mud guard w/oem side & rear reflectors
- Camel Fuel Cap Seal (1 added + spare)
- Camel HD side stand return spring
- Giant Loop Armadillo 2 US gal or 7 litre fuel reservoir
- SW Motech center stand
- Ram Quick Grip XL Phone Mount + torque small rail base + dble socket short arm
Luggage
- DirtRacks HD Soft Luggage side racks - custom narrowed
- Yowling Aluminum rear luggage rack (similar to Altrider w/under fender mount)
- Tactix 16 litre waterproof Defender Case w/Masterlock 646T Locks
- Giant Loop Fandango tank bag
- Giant Loop MotoTrekk Panniers + 4 Possibles Pouches
- Giant Loop 2 locking quick detachable pannier mounts for soft luggage mounts
- Motowolf 5-8 litre crash bar dry bags
- LoneRider Overlander 30 Litre Dry Duffel Bag + 3 Litre Hydration Bladder + OneFeng cable strap locks
Tenere 700 Specific Tools & Parts
- OBD2 4 pin adapter cable
- Yamaha clutch cable (pre-mounted along side the oem cable)
- Yamaha Swing arm alignment tool
- Eastbound wheel service kit for Tenere 700
- EastBound MotoWinch LC2500 Mono-pod Rescue Jack
- Best Rest Cycle Pump
- MotionPro Aluminum Bead Breakers & rim protectors
- 3 long curved tire irons
- Misc fasteners
- Yamaha Oil filter & gasket
Emergency SOS Satelite Communicator & Medical Kit
- Zoleo Satellite SOS Communicator
- Ultralite Adventure Medical Kit
Fluids, Chemicals, Grease
- Oil: 15W/50 Yamaha Fully Synthetic, Maxima Extra4 15W/50, Motul 300V 15W/50 & Motul 7100 15W/50 Triple Ester Fully Synthetic
- Brake Fluid: ATE Typ 200 Dot 4
- Coolant: Maxima Coolanol High Performance Coolant & Redline WaterWetter Super Coolant
- Fork Oil: 5w & 2.5w Motorex Racing Fork Oil
- Shock Oil: 3w Blud Pro Series Synthetic Shock Fluid
- Maxima Electrical Contact Cleaner
- Maxima SC1 High Gloss Coating
- Maxima Waterproof Grease
- Ipone 6 in 1 Lubricant
- Motorex Adventer Chain Lube
- Permatex Blue & Red Thread Locker
- Permatex Dialectric Grease
- Redline SI-1 Complete Fuel System Cleaner
OEM Parts removed from bike
- Clutch & brake levers
- Handlebar weights
- Tail/fender assembly
- Air filter
- Turn signals & flasher
- Muffler & mounting hardware for hanging frame mount
- Side deflectors
- Plastic hand guards
- Skid plate
- Rider seat foam
- Rear brake pedal assembly
- Cut down oem windscreen
- 15 tooth rubber cushioned sprocket w/6,900 km
- Side stand spring
- Passenger pegs, aluminum mounting brackets & bolts
- front & rear tubes (stored on bike as spares)
- Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR front & rear tires - sold

























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