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    Engine Oil.

    But was it broken.  If you can still change your gears, then it is working. :lol8: :pot:
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    Tool for Removing and Installing Bearings.

    Thank you everyone for the inputs.  Thank you Zebra, I have seen the tools you refer to; I think there is a solution with one of the tools.  I shall keep in touch. :thumleft:
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    Tool for Removing and Installing Bearings.

    Amazed by the different options, simple but yet effective.  I just googled and what a range of tools out there. 
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    The official Yamaha Super Tenere thread

    Yami, congratulations brother!  The 2019 looks cool.  Many happy kms.  :ricky:  I heard that it has a new design on the engine head. :lamer:
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    Tool for Removing and Installing Bearings.

    Yesterday, for the first time I removed and installed new steering steering bearings on my XT1200Z. I was surprised when a friend told me that he has never changed his steering bearings with over 100 000kms.  So, why it that I had changed about 6 sets? I decided to investigate.  Removing and...
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    The Johannesburg --Kampala Odyssey

    Even at 200k, she will still be going strong.  The S10 is built like a tank. Maintain it and she will keep riding forever. :ricky:
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    Steering Head

    Received my socket in the post, spent time yesterday servicing the bike.  I found that the two ring nuts completely loose.  Cleaned both bearings, lubed them generously and put back everything as  I found it. Lower nut torque 52NM, then loosened, then final torque 18 NM.  Top nut 130NM. Done...
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    1190 tire question

    Is the Pirelli STR a new tyre on the market?  Forgive my ignorance. :lol8:
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    Exhaust Wrapping headers

    There is always something new to learn?  But why would one not be riding away?  :ricky:
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    ZA sticker & paper work going to neighboring countries?

    I came through Mozambique from the North, I don't remember anyone asking for any of those things except for a bribe. :ricky:
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    FS:Arai Tourx 4 (R6500)

    Is this not the price for a new one?  I might be wrong. :sip:
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    1250 Vibration.

    May be you are too sensitive and pick up would normal vibrations. :peepwall:
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    2007 BMW R1200GS

    Patience.  It will go.
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    Mitas E07+

    I used to get about 36,000-39,000 on that tyre on the XT1200Z :ricky:  I have not used the E07+.  My next tyre though.
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    What does it cost you run your bike?

    Folks, you have much to worry about.  Just live your life. :pot:
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