Yamaha Tenere 700 skid plate choices. Which one is right?
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- In this video I cover some of the different options for skid plates for the Yamaha Tenere 700 and why choose the Outback Motortek Skid Plate over all the others. Some of the key features I was looking for was lower suspension linkage protection, a frame mounted skid plate that didn't use the existing rails of the factory skid plate and a reasonable price. See how I was able to come tot he conclusion the Outback Motortek skid plate was the right one for me and might also be the right one for you.
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I only now saw this video for the first time! Thank you for mentioning me, my skid plate is also connected to the frame and provides a link protection, but since it's an handmade product originally born for professional use, it's more expensive than the Outback one.
Really good choice for the skid plate, their products are top quality and really well tested.
I bought the Outback as well and it did not line up properly. I sent photo's to show the misalignment. I really wanted that skid plate. I ended up with the OEM upgrade which actually had great reviews from a group from Australia that uses them on their fleet of T7's.
I understand that. I almost went with the factory skid plate.
Nice comparison of the OEM and after market skid plates? Did you say what the weight difference was?
Regarding protection, does the extra weight concern you at all? Would bark busters and the skid plate be enough? It seems it would be very easy to add 20+ pounds of protection to the bike. It also seems not everyone needs that extra weight. You indicated that you are going to get crash bars (you determined you need them). Do they protect anything that needs protecting, or are they for mounting auxiliary lights?
The Tenere starts as a 452 pound bike. What do you think it will weigh when you are done adding to it? I’m interested because I’m considering buying one. The more I’ve researched, it seems to be much less of a bargain in cost and weight.
I am not concerned about the added weight of the skid plate because it is so low on the bike. I don't know the weight difference. The crash bars aren't so much for crashing as they are for moving weight forward and low. It's a place to mount tools. I am editing the video now. Should be out at the end of the month.
Very good Matt!! While I'm keeping my Super Tenere for super long trips, I'm considering the Tenere 700 or Aprilia Tuareg 660 for my next bike. How does this 700 compare ride wise with the big GS beast off road? I know all these bikes pushing over 450lbs can be a handful. Is there a noticeable difference in weight loss when riding (compared to the beasts)?
This bike still feels like a beast. I think once I upgrade the fork and shock springs it will feel much better. It also really needs new tires, but I want wear out the ones that came on it. I really think with those mods this bike will feel much better in the dirt.
Yamaha has an excellent robust skid plate that comes on the Rally version sold in Europe
Its 4 mm and it has an OEM tool box that can attached to it.
Sorry to disagree but IMO Yamaha cares diddly squat about the aftermarket companies
They would much rather you buy all OEM accessories from them
Thanks for sharing 🍻🍻
The Yamaha skid plate was about $100 more. It mounted the same. You could be right Yamaha doesn't care about the aftermarket.
No Black Dog available/considered? I thunk u wuz a Black Dog boy, sun.
I liked some of the thicker plastic plates around, but others didn't seem to go for them.
I liked the idea that a slick plastic unit could bend and slide just enough to be a viable option.
Does the Ténéré have any supports using the engine casing?
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I like plastic plates. I bought the AxP for the 390. Unfortunately, it used the OEM mount and I broke that by hitting rocks with the AxP. - Frank
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The BDCW skid plate cost more and I wasn't too excited about the coverage it offered. I thought the Outback covered a little better for the money.
Take it off road??? You have a 390 Adventure for that! - Frank
I do have the 390, but it needs some big maintenance that might take it out of commission for a bit. I need to get the rear shock serviced. The hydraulic pre-load adjuster lost all of its oil. I have a few other items I need address, like the clutch. So it might be in pieces for a bit while I get to each repair.
Yamaha and others don’t include proper protection because it drives the weight up. They want to compete with the competition. I’m not so sure they care so much about after market, as they offer their own crash bars, center stands, etc.. they’d rather have you buy OEM over after market. With that stated, the T7 skid plate is rubbish. A waste of natural resources IMHO. Yamaha should man up and provide a proper skid plate right out of the box. They are not the only ones… your GS… the one you owned is just like mine, completely useless skid on that as well for off road use.
The cheaper protection also keeps the price down so it looks better on paper. I spent a lot of money on my GS to protect it, and I should have spent a bit more. For those of us that like to wrench on our bikes it keeps us plenty busy.