Yamaha Tenere 700 twtex thread T7 XTZ700

[Simmons1]

The very first time I used a regular ratchet to break it free. Just make sure you don’t over tighten it . Also you can use a allen 6mm

View attachment 341661 for extra leverage , wrench that is already in my tool kit.

Thank you for the explanation!!

 

[enrique60033]

New rally kit from 4K Parti Speciali.

 

[KsTeveM]

I've been thinking about picking up a T7. I have enjoyed this thread, thanks for all the comments/pics. I see new 2023 units out there, and a few leftover 2022s. Also wonder about this world raid deal. But seems like a regular model with springs and Acerbis tank might be the ticket vs. weight creeping up to 485, that is getting close to Africa Twin standard weight. Anybody feeling itchy to sell their T7, PM me. I'm trying to be smart about my stupidity.

 

[Simmons1]

I've been thinking about picking up a T7. I have enjoyed this thread, thanks for all the comments/pics. I see new 2023 units out there, and a few leftover 2022s. Also wonder about this world raid deal. But seems like a regular model with springs and Acerbis tank might be the ticket vs. weight creeping up to 485, that is getting close to Africa Twin standard weight. Anybody feeling itchy to sell their T7, PM me. I'm trying to be smart about my stupidity.

I don't ride my Africa Twin near as much after buying the T7. Once set up for your weight they are awesome.

 

[KsTeveM]

Cool, sell me your T7 and go ride your AT

 

[MarkyMark]

I've been thinking about picking up a T7. I have enjoyed this thread, thanks for all the comments/pics. I see new 2023 units out there, and a few leftover 2022s. Also wonder about this world raid deal. But seems like a regular model with springs and Acerbis tank might be the ticket vs. weight creeping up to 485, that is getting close to Africa Twin standard weight. Anybody feeling itchy to sell their T7, PM me. I'm trying to be smart about my stupidity.

Also, FYI, last I checked the World Raid model wasn't coming to NA anytime soon

 

[Simmons1]

Cool, sell me your T7 and go ride your AT

Ahh, nope...

 

[KsTeveM]

Also, FYI, last I checked the World Raid model wasn't coming to NA anytime soon

I figured that was the case, had a hard time reading anything definitive on it. Took forever for the T7 to come here in the first place.

 

[KsTeveM]

Yall see this?

Yamaha Unveils Tenere 700 'Extreme' And 'Explore' Models For 2023 - ADV Pulse

Since its launch in 2019, Yamaha has expanded the Tenere 700 range over the years with the introduction of the Rally Edition and the World Raid Edition machines. Now, the manufacturer is at it again, dropping the cover on two new T7 models for 2023: The Extreme Edition and Explore Edition...

www.advpulse.com

 

[Simmons1]

Yall see this?

Yamaha Unveils Tenere 700 'Extreme' And 'Explore' Models For 2023 - ADV Pulse

Since its launch in 2019, Yamaha has expanded the Tenere 700 range over the years with the introduction of the Rally Edition and the World Raid Edition machines. Now, the manufacturer is at it again, dropping the cover on two new T7 models for 2023: The Extreme Edition and Explore Edition...

www.advpulse.com

Yup, no word on if they will be be sold in the US. I am very happy with mine with a reworked suspension and Acerbis tank.

 

[MarkyMark]

I checked my valves last weekend (I'm at 26k). From what I could tell, the easiest (and probably only) way to get to the vales is through the radiator.

FYI, there's a small bolt in the bottom pipe coming from the water pump used for draining the coolant. I didn't see this and decorated my garage floor with the beautiful Yamaha blue coolant

My exhaust valves were all pretty tight. As a tip, any engine questions can also be pointed at the mt07/fz07/xsr700 forums, sharing the CP2 engine. There's a lot more info for those bikes

Intake is 0.11 - 0.20mm
Exhaust is 0.24 - 0.30mm

 

[Simmons1]

I checked my valves last weekend (I'm at 26k). From what I could tell, the easiest (and probably only) way to get to the vales is through the radiator.

View attachment 343790

FYI, there's a small bolt in the bottom pipe coming from the water pump used for draining the coolant. I didn't see this and decorated my garage floor with the beautiful Yamaha blue coolant

View attachment 343791

My exhaust valves were all pretty tight. As a tip, any engine questions can also be pointed at the mt07/fz07/xsr700 forums, sharing the CP2 engine. There's a lot more info for those bikes

Intake is 0.11 - 0.20mm
Exhaust is 0.24 - 0.30mm

Were they tight enough to be out of spec? Or were they just on the lower end of the range?

 

[MarkyMark]

Were they tight enough to be out of spec? Or were they just on the lower end of the range?

All around 0.13, pretty far out of spec

 

[Simmons1]

All around 0.13, pretty far out of spec

Thanks. That pretty tight. I just checked my old WR250R that has 30K on it and all were still in spec.