Yamaha Tenere 700 - Lowering kit - Safe jack up method
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- Ive just put the lowering kit on my T7, here is my findings so far.
Als regarding jacking / lifting up the Tenere 700 on a scissor lift, the manual says not to do it, here was my crude solution to make it a bit safer.
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Don't be conscious, you are doing absolutely correct, if your feet touch the ground you will be very much confident, and when you confident you ride better, and when you ride better you will enjoy your trip..so good and very intelligently you doing...regarding that wood stuff you doing Don't worry too much just enjoy your machine...best of luck
Update. I did the forks too today. (10mm lower)
And it does help a bit too.
75% sure I will leave it lowered. It seems so much easier to manhandle at very low speeds.
But I will update you guys after a bit off off-road and more experience.
Keep us updated please, I am considering the same. I was worried if there would be any change to handling?
@@jellybean8495 it seems identical. I will take it out on a longish ride today and feel it out more.
But I think it’s only a bit of ground clearance that you lose. Travel is same, and handling is same.
Dropped the bike twice at stop speed already! Once it begins to tumble there's no stopping it. I think I will lower it as well.
What MM links did you install??
@@elderrider9298 the OEM lowering kit.
Forget the size but if you look up the kit on the Yamaha site it must state it somewhere.
Thank you so much for showing me how you jack up the bike with a center lift and still be (safe). Either way I think it would take it, but that extra precaution with the wood is gonna make me feel better about it!.... I just picked up a 2024 and love it so far! Ride safe friend!
Glad it was useful. Lots of people don’t bother with bits of wood, but of course many people have upgraded more solid sump guards too.
The stock one is pretty flimsy.
@@biscuitsalive also, random question you might be able to help me with.. the little bolts you use to adjust chain tension. What size are those??? I wanna bet they are 9mm. And of course it's the only size I don't have lol
@@coreyguerrette8525 sorry. Don’t know. I’ve had 4 bikes since then. Sold my T7 when I started racking harder trails, (but too too heavy for me on tricky /steep stuff)
It would also help to use off road motorcycle boots, they have a thicker sole than normal shoes, plus your ankles are more protected... great bike, best part of it no electronics but just back to basics...
Yep I do when I’m off-road. (Got some proper ones)
Ready to try that
I have had the lower seat for 3 years and I find it just fine as far as comfort. Thinking of lowering suspension.
Very easy to do. (SUS lower).
I didn’t like the lower seat at all for long trips.
Gave me bad numb bum etc.
But everyone’s body is different.
Could have been my bad posture.
Hello firend, i have the same problem to be able to drive a T/, but i´ve seen that it´s possible. Is the lowering kit yamaha original? Sorry my english.
Thanks for you input on the lowering kit.... I too am 5'8" but I'm un clear on how to best determine inseam... I do buy 38" x 30" in seam pants and weigh 210 lbs... I will be adding a center stand so not concerned with a Jacking method for the install... Good to hear that handling seems normal after the Mod.... Looking at Seat concept seats for a replacement..
I think just test the bike yourself. Some people shorter than me are fine with stock bike.
Also depends on where you take it.
I was fine with stock bike on road. Just the steep slippy stuff I was very glad I lowered it.
I like your jacking method especially as your scissor jack plus the sump guard plus the wood is spreading the load across the strongest part of tne sump (the ring of bolts) and NOT putting pressure in the centre of it. You could get a piece of marine plywood and spend time getting the dimensons exactly right then leave it permanently bonded in place onto the sump guard! Or fit a centre stand. Or a heavy duty sump guard with a flat bottom.
Thanks. Yep I think my method seems to work.
Ordered the heavy duty OEM skid plate so that will be on it soon.
(Although still not sure you are meant to jack it up by that either as it’s just attached to same points as the basic cowl.... I think. Will report on that once I’ve installed the renew skid plate.
Nice! Interesting to hear you mention the loss of comfort with the lowered seat, which I haven't picked up elsewhere. My Yamaha shop didn't mention this either when I stopped by and had a look at a new T7
Oh yeah. Big difference. It halved the length of journey I could take before my butt started aching.
@@biscuitsalive I'm selling my GS 1200 (owned a GSA 1200 before that - way too big!) and I'm looking for a smaller "gravel" and more economical bike. But now I watched your CFR 300L switch video that made my head spin even faster. A 300-version would just be pure fun, especially for me who cannot own a fast bike since I'll loose my lisence again, haha
@@HallgeirBakken if you are mostly on gravel and roads the T7 is a much better bike.
Only get a 300L if you intend on dropping your bike lots on steep hills and muddy lanes. (300l is gutless on the road)
But for me I’m still glad I made the swap, T7 was limiting where I would ride, 300L I will take anywhere.
@@biscuitsalive your input is highly appreciated! Have only owned naked bikes and these BMW 1200's so I'm dipping my toes into new territories
@@HallgeirBakken best way is to get to a adv bike festival or promo day, and try out a few bikes back to back if possible. personally i try out mates bikes any chance i get, opens you eyes to lots of options.
Excellent explanation, l will be lowering my T7 for the same reason, incedently I have the Rally seat fitted which makes the bike higher but it is very comfortable even on long rides.
Yep heard rally seat is plush. But isn’t that a bit awkward, lowering suspension and raising seat?
Is the standard seat not comfortable enough?
@@biscuitsalive I have the Rally Edition T7 and I am taller at 5-11
I am challneged as you are. I live in Medellin Colombia which is a super steep hilly city. I live in the valley and have a Yamaha Bolt for mostly city driving. But It doesn't work well in off-road mountain riding or in pueblos where they use tall speed bumps for speed control. Love Japanese bikes and this was on top of my list but can just barely get my toes down. This could be a solution for me. but if I stop on a steep hill ??? Also looking at KTM 890 S where I am able to get the balls of my feet down to the ground. Thanks for showing me an option I didn't know about!
If you are shorter, but with very good bike skills/lots of experience. Then you can certainly overcome the tallness/ top heavy nature of the T7.
But be warned. When it starts to go over, it really does go down hard and fast. And very hard to catch it compared to other small/mid sized adv bikes.
I ended up selling it and getting a husqvarna 701. Which is much more forgiving in the tricky off road stuff.
(But really missed that lovely engine on the T7)
I’m actually now on a KTM 350excf.
Which makes the T7 feel like a bus off road.
(But obviously is completely crap for long distance or fast roads.)
If you take the engine guard off and use your lift under the frame you should be fine. The frame of the bike will more than support the weight of the bike.
Thanks for sharing. Got the lowered seat and Yamaha lowered forks, ok with adventure boots on, but will do the forks as well. Sounds like 10mm is the recommendation on the front.
I used replaced the full suspension to touratech extreme low suspesion.. super
I’m 6 but skinny and found problems when the bike tips at a stop. Gonna try moto boots to hopefully end that
Thanks for the tip on jacking the bike. I'll give it a go using an offset of wood like you suggest. Out of interest, did you fit a heavier duty bash plate, if so do you still use the wood to jack up the bike? Nice looking T7 by the way, I have the white and red one but I like the look of it in black. Ride safe!
Hi. I did fit a heavy duty one. (But then sold bike)
But the heavy duty one still connects to the same bits of subframe. So it’s still not recommended to Jack it up from it.
(Although it is better than stock cowl, as it’s more rigid. So pulls on all points more equally)
I think most people do Jack up their T7 regardless of what manual says.
But just do it carefully. Maybe add a few straps too to stabilise if working on bike for a while.
Is there a center stand for the lowered tenere 700?
Great review mate. I’m 5.7” and am thinking of grabbing one of these. Did you get the forks done??
Yep dropped forks a bit too.
Glad I did it. Easy to do and boost confidence in the tricky stuff lots.
I cover lowering it a bit more in my 1600 mile owner review. -> th-cam.com/video/ojHpNLT8ry0/w-d-xo.html
If you've ridden dirt bikes and are of a normal weight and build you will be fine. If you've only ridden road bikes and or aren't very fit, you're going to struggle. I'm 5'7". Lowering the bike is going to negatively affect every single aspect off road. If you keep it on road then lowering it wont matter but if you plan on taking it off road then I suggest improving your skills on a more dedicated off road bike and then enjoy the T7 at its stock height. If youre just doing dirt roads then you should be fine too. Single track is where youll have problems. I am completely used to situations where I have to one foot the bike.
To biscuitsalive, your videos are very descriptive and to the point. Nice job!
Thanks for sharing this. How comfortable was the new seat ? I am thinking of buying the T7 and will also lower it. Greetings and respect to all from Durango Mexico 🇲🇽
Hi. Had the lower seat on for fair while now.
It is definitely not as comfortable as standard.
Long trips (over hour in seat) I do get a ache in my bum. I find myself standing up lots just to give my bum a rest.
When I plan any big trips I prob will invest in a inflatable cushion thing.
But that is only a long trip problem. And it could just be me.
I’m still glad I got the lower seat for reach to ground. It has certainly helped me avoid several drops.
I think there are other lower seat options.
(Do “seat concept” do one maybe?)
So perhaps look into other lower seat options before getting the Yamaha one.
But I’ve only tried the OEM one so can’t recommend another I’m afraid.
To add, I think any lower seat will be less comfortable though. It’s not just the lack of padding. It’s the more bent knee, and it feels like there is more weight on your bum due to body position.
@@biscuitsalive thanks sir for response. U have some of the best videos on TH-cam. Very clear and informative. Greetings and respect to all from Durango Mexico 🇲🇽
Shame Yamaha can’t supply a lower bike, surely it makes economic sense!
This is a tall person's bike. Short people should ride Monkeys and Groms.
I'm 5.5😌 and I'm using himalayan.. I can ride this hah?🥰
Good bike. (Had a test ride) Love the look of them too.
@@biscuitsalive height adjustment possible,little bit low for a 5.5 man😌🤔?
@@aiman14k i have seen shorter people ride the T7... but for me i would prefer a different bike, its a stretch for me at 5'7".. and top heavy too. so unforgiving if it starts to tip
@@biscuitsalive ok brother... Thanks for the reply 👍
What height are you?
5’8”
Skid plate
They are attached to the same connections that Yamaha state shouldn’t be load bearing.
What your height?
5’8” with medium/short legs.
Do you know your inseam?