3AJ modifications
 

Since buying my 3AJ Tenere 18 months ago, I have found this forum invaluable as many others have...

I thought I would mention a few of the modifications I have made and where I obtained the parts etc. by way of information to any other listeners looking to do the same.

Exhaust:
I fitted an Arrow silencer 72008PD ordered from B&C Express (arrived the next day - not bad for a part for a 20 year old bike).
It bolted straight on very easily. It is slightly louder than standard - in a pleasing way. Also has a removable baffle for more sound - which I haven't tried. I did not rejet the carbs, might need to do so if you remove the baffle...
B&C Express | Home page

The silence is marked 'Not For Road Use' which is hidden under the side panel when fitted and I assume this applies because the baffle can be removed. With the baffle in place it is only slightly louder than std. It passed it's MOT with no problems (baffle in).

I replaced the black painted down pipes with a stainless steel set from Motad, part no TY6X, which again bolted straight on. I bought them from a dealer on ebay, but any Motad dealer should be able to get them.
Motad motorcycle exhaust systems

So if anyone is wondering about compatibility, I can safely say the Arrow silencer 72008PD and the Motad header pipes TY6X both bolt straight on to the 3AJ Tenere with no modifications or clearance difficulties!

Crash Bars.
I was surprised to find Hepco & Becker still make a set of crash bars for the 3AJ which also provide a degree of protection to the fuel tank.
I ordered these through Moto-Bins, the UK importer and they arrived in about two weeks. They are nicely made and came with all nuts & bolts required to bolt straight on.
Hepco & Becker
Moto-bins - BMW Spare Parts and Accessories for Motorcycles - Index

Foot pegs.
I had been looking for some wider footpegs and was sure some for another Yamaha dirt bike would fit but was unsure which, then someone posted on here that they got some for their later model XT600 from D2moto in the US which were listed for the Yamaha TW200. I bought some and they fit perfectly, they were cheap at less than $20, I think they worked out at around 20 UK pounds delivered to the UK. Bargin.
Dirt Bikes Footpegs, Motocross Foot Pegs

Hope this is of interest,
Cheers,
Robin (aka Jim)

Hi Robin,

Thanks for taking the time to add this helpful information. A recommendation about kit from a user is the best form of review.

Cheers.

Some good points there Jim - I've got an 86/87 1VJ, which is I think more or less the same chassis and motor, but single headlight and a kick/electric engine. I fitted a Laser Produro pipe that went straight onto the standard down pipes. No lighter than standard, disappointingly, but a much meatier sound and not offensively loud.

How do you find those wider pegs? Did they go straight on? They look like a good idea for distance work.

Have you done any research on a stronger rack? Mine hasn't tolerated the previous owners monster top box very well - it's badly fractured, and I'm planning to take a trip to Morocco in March, so need to improve things.

I'm in Wiltshire too - just outside Westbury on the north edge of the Plain - fancy a beer, and an XT chat once the snow has melted? Cheers!

I find the new pegs much more comfortable when standing up - not that I do much offroad work on it, but I live 1/2 mile down a rough bridleway...I'm also used to the wide pegs on more modern dirt bikes and found the originals a bit narrow.

They went straight on in place of the old ones.

I haven't looked at other racks as the standard one seems to cope with my needs - weekend camping trips.

I'm near Pewsey - the snow has been replaced by mud....waiting for better weather!

Crash Bars
 

Don`t suppose you have another shot where i could see the "degree" of protection given do you? how much they stand out from the tank & would they prevent a dent say if you dropped it in the soft stuff?

Cheers,

Mezo.