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Tenere 700: HEL Performance Stainless Braided 7 line Brake Kit #HBK9027 + Brake Bleeding Instructions, Mityvac MV8500 Vacuum/Pressure Pump, ATE Typ 200 Dot 4 Brake Fluid + Galfer FD165G1054 Semi-Metalic Carbon Rear Pads + OEM Yamaha Rear Rotor

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 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...

Tenere 700: Airbox Wrapped with Thermo-Tec Reflective Heat Barrier + Battery Box Wrapped with Reflective Heat Tape

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  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 the motor area...