Yamaha Tenere 700 - Bike Set Up for Motorcycle Adventure 

For more detailed information on Yamaha Tenere 700 and adventure fun here are some links. MAD TV playlist - Yamaha Tenere 700 ru-vid.com/group/PLkM9-Vs7YnzgftIwZM6Qqpb_sMaQTyP11 MAD TV playlist - Motorcycle Adventure Long Play ru-vid.com/group/PLkM9-Vs7Ynzi55gvgbVg2Xcy_rp0vqA_R MAD TV - Chris Birch Extreme Videos ru-vid.com/group/PLkM9-Vs7YnzithyN05N74-yoitRsGNwI5

Planning on living on the road with this bike for at least a year.

Great discussions on mods made to refine setup for the rider and address vulnerable bits. This is an impressive motorbike that I will need to consider as a replacement for my competent, but heavy 2012 R1200GS.

This blue motorcycle is the most beautiful that I’ve seen in my life.Wow

Great video, Dave! Lot of thought put into all the bikes and I appreciate seeing/hearing everyone's different approach! Thank you...ride safe!

a total beast ..... best set up i have seen

I absolutely love your Ténéré 700 series and learned so much, even before my bike purchase. All the suspension specialists input is so valuable so I know already today what I have to do in autumn. Greetings from the North Sea on my cruise on board of MS NORRÖNA to Iceland, Bernd

Looking to buy a T7, thanks for the vital info!!!

Thank you for all the info, here in US we’re finally getting this bike. So much info

Great vinyls on the white Tenere 👍

Very cool of you AUS guys to share. I am waiting for my T7 to make it to my USA dealer- and you all gave my some great ideas!

One of the best mods for T7 IMO, helped me a lot with my choices

Spings are to soft even in KTMs when your hitting everthing that these bikes are capeble off, get your springs changed and valving, it transforms your bike even on the road, and makes it more comfortable and safer , my bike used to dive in the front under hard braking into corners making for a difficult bike to control, upped my front fork springsto heavier ones and its a totaly different bike , Love It...

Great video and very educational, thanks for putting it together. So much more information than the ‘marketing’ reviews on RU-vid.

I especially loved the effort and thought you have put on the suspensions. Normally people go for big names forgetting the load factor. Awesome and very informative video. Thank you for sharing it with us.

I need one of those puffy Yamaha jackets!

Sticker graphic scheme is 👌

Thanks for the video guys. Certiantly alot of good accessories and ideas all you guys have come up with for the T7.

Great insights on fine tuning the ultimate adventure bike.

Great setups 👍

Thanks to All. From CT, USA.

Thanks for such in depth info!

Great stuff...really enjoyed that...it's good to see how people are fettling their bikes, especially those guys who really know their Tenere's!. I'm super pleased with mine. Cheers, Steve

shinko back tyre would be crap in uk to wet over here. very good review some very good mods. yamaha back rack as it is is great for leverage when you fall off . very good mod on fork guards and no money.

Very helpful ya'll ✌

Brilliant video 👍thank you 🙏

great video, lots of great info for my new Tenere set up, thank you

Great video. super informative and gives a lot of ideas and pointers. Great job!

Great video you lot, such good honest kit talk, every body likes good kit. Enjoyed it ... 👍

Another great video. Cheers from Portugal. 👌

I've just placed a purchase order for a T7! Now have to wait until October for delivery!! In the meantime, I'm soaking up as much knowledge as I can from your experience with T7's Dave. Your video's are very informative & are well worth watching. I'm not a 'gun' off-road rider but I think I'll be contacting Clive Ward with regard to a re-spring & re-value for a "good budget set-up". Thanks for a series of great videos.

My God, those Speedblock trad decal.kits just look stunning. Want one. Badly. Brilliant vlog, regards, YamFanboy....

Bloody superb 👌🏼

Thanks!!!

Great video lads. Cheers 🍻

The bling gods are strong with these ones.

2 riders together is the best number because more than 2 you have higher chance of running into each other keep it 2 for long trips

Clubby - You should talk to Precision Motorcycle Racks in the USA for your rack. I'm sure they would be very interested in getting involved. They make one for the DRZ400 and it is utterly superb, just what you described on your want list.

Shinko's are used in Canada a fair bit. I've never used them though, I've heard good things about them and cheap too!. Great vid you lads do such a good job with your adventure bike stories. Keep it in gear!!

Great video guys. Your love of the sport shines through. I am envious, not only of the great bikes and gear, but of your camaraderie, passion and adventurous spirit. Thanks to you, I now have an itch I have to scratch. Happy trails and best wishes from Upstate NY.

20:45.. What a view of that town behind

Chubby: Hepco&Becker minirack is the small rear rack that you’re looking for! 👌

They have soft panniers that hook right into the luggage rack you have

I'm in love with Paris Dakar colors set! White Red stripes! How did you get that awesome colors set??

Great looking

Excellent

58:20 now that sounds like a proper bike!

que moto mas linda...

I think I need that bike

Cubby, check out Altriders tail rack, seems to fit your needs. They also have an extension for the pillion seat. Top it off with Mosko 10l bags, heaven!

Thats Awesome that they give away a bike once a year. How Cool is that. Also I recommend Motul brake fluid DOT 5.1 , Used in all DOT 3 and DOT 4Brake fluid bikes cars trucks, and can be mixed right in with whatever your currently using... If your fluids low... Just add the Motul brake fluid. I also use Motul Motorcycle Motor oil You can't beat it.. Bike runs cooler and much better.

excellent bike

Like your detail review I was amused with heated grips, suppose it does get cold over there. I have lived Brisbane years ago and have family there so know it gets bloody cold some days. Here in UK ffffreezin

I hope I get to ride with you boys when my bikes done hey, love the videos guys.

This bike is awesome 👌 I heard there is a waiting list for this brand

Great video 👍👍👍

Not just my advice on OEM heated grips, plenty reviews out there: Stay well clear. They don't get hot. Even on full setting they are not half as hot as the Oxfords. I removed them and gave them back to the Yam dealer. Good of them to take them. Oxfords on now, plugged into the provided plug on the loom. Bliss!

I love the genuine Yamaha white red color 👍

Many thanks for the informative video, Can you please tell me any advantage to go with rear racks/ no racks over soft luggage strapped close to the rear fairings?

Great video. I will say that if you put your GPS in a locking mount (28:30) it's probably best to swap out the Ram quick release handle for a nut (1/4-20 off the top of my head), so someone can't walk off with the whole thing.

You guys are awesome the way you share all your hardwork and knowledge, fantastic show. But why why white saddle bags, a little bit bling adicted

Don’t copy me guys, I went with the rackless setup from Wolfman and Outback Motortek ultimate adventure setup.... Now I’m waiting for everything to show up !!!!

So much information for me to absorb I think I need a new XXXXL helmet and this is months old info . You guys must have a lot more knowledge about what works and what doesn't by now . Plus I know there's more companies making more gear and accessories for the Tenere now . I am still waiting for a B&B bash plate but I might go with Altrider if theirs works with the SW Mototech center stand . Thanks for the video , will keep watching !

I see that Clubby has the SW-MOTECH crash bars. I'm thinking about getting these for my T7 when it comes in. Should I be concerned of the fact that they mount to the motor . I like that they don't cover the whole side and don't stick out . Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Sad to say that your, "this video is out one week after the T7 was released in the US", is wrong. Although the lucky US journalist have had fun on the T7, the general public are still waiting. The video was great! I picked up a TON of ideas!! Thank you MADTV!!!

great vid once again! im looking to just upgrade springs but rally raid only sell rear springs, where did you find your front springs as rally raid just has a full cartridge swap. cheers

Hello Dave, still a very informative video with useful advice, even if you have already driven some km. I have a T 700 Rally and sometimes come with my height (175 cm, 5.7 food) to the limit. Meanwhile it goes better and I have come to terms. A reduction in height I have not yet made and would like that only as an emergency. To my question: Since the saddle is too high I can not climb directly but go first on the footrest and then swing the other leg over. So all the weight is on the side stand. Is this the right way? (There is no other way for me...) how does Clubby do it? (he's not a giant either). I'm going to assume that I'll need to check the side stand more often and replace it at some point if necessary, right? Thanks for your feedback Matthias

Hey Cluby - how tall are you? Love the upgrades!

Excellent video, im new to Tenere, but on adv bikes for 10+ years, could I get some advice on tyres, i am planning a trip the the Pyrenees in Sept23 for a mix of the ACT and TET and need a tyre for 60/70 road and the rear on non paved and dirt.

Just got a gently used 2019 Africa twin... Now I'm wondering if I should have waited!!

New sub here! My 2018 KTM 1290S just got stolen so figuring out what to replace it with🤬 I like the 700 Tenere’ alot

👍. Bikes coming along quite nice. Maybe I expect to much from the premium price tag on these bikes especially if u look at the price of the world rally version. Which has been out for 2 or 3 years. Without any upgrades. The amount of things u need to buy to actually turn these bikes into a actual adventure bike is a bit ridiculous really. Just basic things like a chain guide, hand guards, crash guards ect. Then u get to the suspension. Which sounds like it’s designed for a 60-70kg rider + a bit of gear. Maybe I do expect to much for the premium price tag. I even looked at the price of a drz 400. The only upgrade it’s had in 3 years is the ridiculous upgrade in price of $ 2800. How does that work?

Hi Guys, great video and full of very useful information. Can you let me know why you didn't opt for the Rally edition?

What frames did Greg put on back for panniers.

Огонь техника!!))

I know a lot of riders carry camera gear and, like me, find the safest place to put it is on the tank. If everyone likes weight distribution of 790, why not make lockable compartment out of present gas tank location.?. France and Japan build the T7, I wonder if there should have been a North American build too. Calgary has a modded T7 somewhat like one of yours.

Great vids. Can you please post a link to where to source the quick release pins for the seat @ the 7 minute mark? Much appreciated.

Love everything about the T7, and really would love to pull the trigger on one. My only issue is the weight. 5'8''/160 (172cm/72kg), I currently ride a WR250R and just love the bike. Only reason I am looking to get the T7 is longer freeway sections. I live in the states and you can't really avoid longer freeway at times. Your a better rider than I am but, I thought you might be able to offer some thoughts. Everyone shows how to pick up a T7, but its always on flat ground, nice grassy field, not tired from riding. Who cares......I want to know how it is when you dump it on a steep rocky hill, dead tired from riding all day, etc etc. I thought hard about a KTM 390 like but I really prefer the quality/reliability of Yamaha. The KTM 390 just seems like a cheep unreliable bike that will likely strand me in the middle of know where. Anyway love the channel and appreciate all the effort you guys put in. Thanks for any feedback. Cheers

very very good

a sub 300 lbs WR400R/X with long maintenance interval please

Trying to dig up those R clips for the seat retainer. Great little trick! I'm not seeing them on RR tho. Can confirm?

I'm impressed nobody has a tubeless conversion kit. And a question. Has any of you, using the R&G covers, noticed an increase in temperature?

i would love to see gregs luggage racks, where can i find them when they go into production (if they aren't already)

Great info. Thanks. How about a lithium battery for durability and 1-2 kilos off the original bike weight?

I'd like to see for the next model update tubeless tyres and a cruise control option for long Australian sealed road jaunts (it's available on the other variants that use this motor). But I doubt Yamaha will do either. Nevertheless not a deal breaker.

I love the style in white and red. Retro. Classic. Beautyful. Is it possible to buy stickers in this style? Greatings from Germany Yours Tobias

Thanks for all the great info. One question. If you remove the rear rack for the GL panniers, do you have to worry about the muffler burning the GL bag?

For Clubby a bolt on wind deflectors are GOLD ! but you would probably need to take off for hard off road sections “ probably not practical for you mate

I love that graphics kit where did that come from?

Still working through the video, great job! However, after adding on the extras what is the total weight of your bike now? Just looking to compare figures when it comes to trading in my larger bike for something a bit mor svelte! Thanks.

Great review, I have a question about the comfort, I took a Tenere 700 for a 1 hour test ride from my local dealer and absolutely loved the bike, i had one small thing that bothered me and wanted to know if you experienced the same and if its adjustable, my right shin kept bumping into the right gearbox cover, is this a foot peg position issue or hight, will the higher seat change my leg angle ?

Sound like a fun job just to test out adv bike mods

Open fire, whiskey and Mad TV. What else do you need?😘😜

Any thoughts on fitting a high exhaust? Many people doing the conversion, because of the swing arm rub, that can happen with a pipe in the standard position.

and with all the mods the bike seems to be the same $ or a bit more than ktm 790 adv r, at least in EU where the price difference is less than 2000$. I test driven T7 and liked it a lot, but as a road rider I would love to have more power on the street. The ktm seems to offer that... Tough choice!

Which of the IMS Core Footpegs fit on the Tenere 700? Thanks!

Awesome location on the edge of the river, where is this beautiful place?

Now I have to buy a tenere

We hope the T7 gets here to South African shores sometime past Covid-19 in - Maybe in 2022...

Where can I get the graphics kit for the blue tenere 700??? looks good