Break a mirror and you can still drive home from anywhere. However, if you break a water pump, you will be stuck. If the Ultimate motorcycling Yamaha Ténéré 700 Project Bike decides to take a nap in a rock garden, his headlight might crack on a boulder. Can i come home Sure, but I’m going to mourn the whole $ 579 replacement cost.
So far, I’ve only knocked over the Yamaha Ténéré 700 Project Bike once. That was in some bushes along scenic California Highway 1 when I stopped to add a layer of clothing. Still, I have dents and dents everywhere Tenere 700 after almost 1000 miles on heavily graveled forest trails and climbing long, loose, rocky hills.
I discovered a deep dent in the footpeg bracket, right between the water pump and the rear master cylinder. I wouldn’t have noticed if I hadn’t installed the Touratech protections for the water pump, rear master cylinder and rear ABS sensor, all of which are on the same side. Perhaps the stone that damaged the footpeg bracket could have cracked the water pump – but luckily not this time.
The four Touratech guards I added protect motion critical and expensive parts that cost $ 935 from Yamaha. My very fragile headlamp housing for $ 579 is now protected with a clear Makrolon, Quick release, headlight cover, which Touratech sells for $ 170. The mushroom head pins of the cover snap into rubber mounts for a secure hold and can be easily removed for cleaning. The assembly of the headlight cover took about 10 minutes and is a screw-on process.
A $ 119 replacement water pump is a business-critical item that few of us bring in our suitcases. I’d always been concerned about the clutch cable on my Honda Shadow Spirit and after nine years of wearing it, I actually needed it on a Saturday after the local dealer closed. I don’t plan to pack a water pump. Instead, I’ll protect the one I have with the Touratech black anodized aluminum protector, which sells for $ 55. Installation takes five minutes because you are dealing with three screws and two spacers.
While a broken rear brake master cylinder doesn’t stop you from getting home, it’ll ruin your style if it breaks before a long and steep, rocky descent that you can’t avoid. I protect mine with Touratech’s stainless steel rear brake cylinder protector for $ 55. Installation also takes less than five minutes and requires a tool to remove two screws.
The rear ABS sensor is fully exposed to flying stones and low branches. Yes, when I drive off-road, I turn off the ABS. However, I don’t want to buy a $ 90 Yamaha replacement when I can protect it with a $ 35 Touratech stainless steel protector. The total installation time is 60 seconds and includes one screw.
Your driving style and happiness may be different from mine, but we all have the same fragile essential parts about ours Tenere 700‘s that can be easily protected with screwed-on Touratech protectors. I have four guards on that Ultimate motorcycling Yamaha Ténéré 700 Project bikes that save money and offer safety.
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