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The Rtech rear is 3 pieces compared to the OEM rear. It'll be easier to remove than removing the whole OEM piece.
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Having had the back of my bike apart again recently, that is a nice improvement.
Antigrav with the button restart. I have PTSD from my KLR days, went for the big bucks.
edit: I don't know if this is the exact model
https://antigravitybatteries.com/products/starter-batteries/restart-oem/atz7-rs/
As for cold weather, no direct faults, cranking might have been a little slow. Hypothetically, in freezing temps, you should turn the key for ~30 seconds to warm it up, then hit the starter.
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Thank you!
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My 2023 T7 never has shifted like I thought it should. When cold when you put it in first gear it would creep forward the other day when it did this I held clutch in and raised rpms and bike would slowly move forward. 4414 miles and warranty running out next month I took it to dealer. I had a video of the creeping and was able to make the bike repeat the creeping in front of service writer. Mechanic later could not find anything out of adjustment so Yamaha was called and they are sending updated clutch discs.
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Make sure they soak the new plates in oil overnight. Heck from reading this, soaking the existing plates may fix the problem. My bike wasn't the smoothest shifting for quite a while. At around 8K miles the transmission shifting got very, very smooth almost over night.
Clutch engagement noise from cold engine
I still occasionally encounter the problem mentioned in the t7.net post, if I quickly engage the clutch right after a cold start, it'll make a noise and jerk forward as if the clutch plates mesh abruptly. Hopefully it doesn't mean a warped disc - I can maybe see that happening with how hot this engine gets (stock flash) + the clutch being used much more in this engine configuration vs. its historical street-only usage. Buuut it's probably just cold & dry plates not meshing well at firstMake sure they soak the new plates in oil overnight. Heck from reading this, soaking the existing plates may fix the problem. My bike wasn't the smoothest shifting for quite a while. At around 8K miles the transmission shifting got very, very smooth almost over night.
Clutch engagement noise from cold engine
www.tenere700.net
As to the creeping forward, no idea
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Shop called and bike is finished , Yamaha covered under warranty 7 friction plates, 6 clutch plates gaskets, o ring and qt of oil. Mechanis said it was day and night difference after repair . Picking it up tomorrow .
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Picked up T7 at dealer today , once home went for a 50 mile ride. First gear engagement is quite and smoother then before. Shifting up and especially down shifting is 100% better than before . Repair was a success , mechanic was on a test ride while I was at dealer so I will have to ask him his thoughts on the original clutch parts next time I at dealer.
Anybody in here have a stock handlebar laying around that they'd be willing to let go for cheap?
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For the T7?
Happy to get rid of my stock bash plate (very thin aluminum), stock seat (good for very short rides), and stock hand guards (protect your hands against tall grass).
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I was asking if the handle bar you are looking for is for the T7 ? I have one available since I swapped my for a Villapoto Rental on my T7
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Yes sir, I figured many in here have swapped their handlebar out like Dao did. Just looking for an unbent, un-fubar'd stock handlebar to replace my own.
That said, I'm in Colorado and I didn't think far enough ahead to just wait until I stopped in Texas to ask. So unless someone wants to mail one to me (and charge me shipping, at least), I can wait until I come back to Austin
I am, believe it or not, trying to make my T7 look nice for once