Mike's Tenere & Motorcycle Blog

 HEL Performance Stainless Braided 7 line Brake Kit  #HBK9027  for 2019-24 Yamaha Tenere 700  Since Yamaha recommends replacing the oem brake hoses every 4 years it made sense to consider an aftermarket braided line kit for my 6 year old Tenere 700...I chose the HEL Performance Stainless Braided 7 line brake kit because it uses stainless steel fittings vs chrome or aluminum, comes in factory matched hose lengths, multiple colours & was available locally + is an established brand, but suspect that  kits from Speigler, Galfer & others would provide similar performance (comparison of the 3 brands can be found near the end of this blog). 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 ...

  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...