AltRider Protection Install on Yamaha Tenere 700 | T7 Build Ep. 01

Essential Protection for the Tenere 700

• 🏍️ The video details the installation of crucial protection components on a Yamaha Tenere 700, emphasizing that protection should be the first modification for any ADV bike.
• 💡 The presenter highlights the importance of protecting the motorcycle's vital parts, especially when riding off-road, to prevent damage and ensure continued adventures.

AltRider Component Installation

• 🛡️ AltRider crash bars (lower and upper), a robust skid plate, and a radiator guard were installed to safeguard the motorcycle from impacts and debris.
• 🛠️ A rear luggage rack was also fitted to address the Tenere 700's limited mounting options for bags and cameras.
• 🧐 The presenter praises AltRider's product design, material quality, and attention to detail, including features like countersunk bolts and included thread locker.

Installation Process and Insights

• 🔧 The installation of the skid plate, including a linkage guard, is shown, contrasting the new, heavy-duty part with the inadequate stock protection.
• 🔩 Lower and upper crash bars are installed, with a note to keep components loose until all parts are fitted, appreciating the design that aids installation.
• ⚠️ Removing the side fairings for the radiator guard installation is described as a challenging but necessary step, highlighting the bike's use of Torx bolts.
• 💧 A water pump guard is also installed, noted for its sturdy construction and protective placement.

Rear Luggage Rack and Camera Mounting

• 📦 The rear luggage rack installation is presented as a solution to the T7's lack of rear mounting points, offering significant utility for carrying gear.
• 📸 The new crash bars provide a stable platform for mounting cameras like the Insta360 X4, enhancing filming capabilities during off-road rides.

Overall Impression and Future Plans

• ✨ The completed AltRider protection package transforms the Tenere 700 into a more capable ADV machine, with the presenter expressing high satisfaction with the product quality and installation experience.
• 🚀 Future videos will showcase the bike's performance with the new protection and explore further modifications for the ultimate T7 build.