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Offline Trash Hauler

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Replacing OEM instrument cluster with Tenet Speedometer/Tachometer
« on: April 19, 2020, 08:00:03 PM »
Has anyone used the Tenet with their basic speedo / tacho? Any issues getting it working?

https://fiveaces.hk/index.php/package/pack-tenet/pack-tenet-rfid/tenet-pack-cafe-racer-rfid

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Re: Tenet
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2020, 09:27:45 PM »
wow, that sounds pretty cool, also curious if anyone has used one.  Plugs into original harness almost too good to be true
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2020, 10:04:41 PM »
I found a number of people on a K100 Cafe Racer FB group who have used the Tenet and they had no problems at all. Better than the BMG and full functionality without any modifications. Also supports LED indicators and lights.
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2020, 11:48:50 AM »
And CHEAP (relatively).  200 euros.
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2020, 10:43:47 PM »
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2020, 04:35:54 PM »
Any news on the tenet, has it arrived yet?
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2020, 04:44:56 PM »
My Tenet arrived last week
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #7 on: June 10, 2020, 04:48:17 PM »
We're depending upon you to give us the straight scoop, Hauler, with photos, too. Good luck!
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2020, 04:48:55 PM »
Will do
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2020, 11:19:04 AM »
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Yep, I'm hoping that it's as good as it sounds.
Did you opt for the RFID version?
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2020, 04:02:37 PM »
Yep - I got the RFID. I plan to go keyless.
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2020, 07:09:04 PM »
Mine is due in before the end of the month!! :)
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2020, 03:07:07 PM »
Ive installed 3 of these now. Doddle.
Francois Pavey on FB page "K Prepa France" is the designer, order from him is quicker
There are some foibles with calibrating the speedo, but 5 minutes thinking gets it done
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2020, 08:25:11 PM »
Quote from: Quzzy on June 24, 2020, 03:07:07 PM
Ive installed 3 of these now. Doddle.
There are some foibles with calibrating the speedo, but 5 minutes thinking gets it done
Please share your experience. It might help others who are less doddle-prone.  :laughing4-giggles:
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2020, 02:26:54 AM »
Unplug lunch box and make door stop.
Route the loom with the two lunchbox plugs back to where you intend to place Tenet box. (it fits under tank apparently, I drop one of the relays down in the electrical box and it sits in there horizontally)
Run the new loom from the Tenet to the position for the new speedo and plug it in.

Thats it for the basic installation.

If you want the fuel gauge bars to work (this is for tank with float) there is a flat white four or five wire plug under the tank that was for optional BMW fuel gauge. Cut the yellow wire out of it and route to the Tenet. Pass it through the back of the BMW plug through the hole that leads to the Tenet marked ---- on the text printed on the front. Bodge a small spade connector or buy a bag from e bay that match the OEM plug. Crimp the new connector to the  yellow wire and pull it back to sit in the BMW multi plug. Plug the plug back in to Tenet. Done.

Programme speedo as per instructions. (there are 3 choices of speedo)

https://fiveaces.hk/images/manuel_utilisateur/TENET%20User%20Manual%20-%20EN.pdf

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Re: Tenet
« Reply #15 on: June 25, 2020, 07:28:24 AM »
Quote from: Quzzy on June 25, 2020, 02:26:54 AM
Unplug lunch box and make door stop.
Route the loom . . .
That's excellent service, Paul! Thanks. How many miles or hours have you logged with this system?
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #16 on: June 25, 2020, 09:02:15 AM »
Just installed my own  2 months ago and promptly fecked my knee big time, so wont be riding for another couple of months. The two I installed for friends have done many kms without fault. I should add all three are the base model cafe racer package.

If you decide to buy one I would order through Francoise Pavey on FB page "K bike prepa france"

Once you reach programming stage difficulty depends on your skills and age (a four year old could do it in 30 seconds)

BYW on the fiveaces site theres 3D printable brackets for speedo, go for the reinforced one.
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #17 on: June 25, 2020, 09:16:01 AM »
Thanks for the information. Many riders will be interested in the promise this system offers.

I'm staying with the breadbox because I already have sufficient doorstops and strive to keep my moto unattractive to apprentice felons.  :laughing4-giggles: May you have a full and speedy recovery. icon_cheers
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #18 on: June 25, 2020, 09:38:20 AM »
Thanks, I kept my lunchbox as long as possible, running repairs, waterproofing etc but it finally died...hence Tenet. The quality of the BM part is astounding (if weight counts) and these aftermarket instruments wont last 35 years, but I guess technology marches on.
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Offline sj2000

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Re: Tenet
« Reply #19 on: July 03, 2020, 05:09:19 PM »
Found a person in youtube installing this:

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Offline Gorgerunner23

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Re: Tenet
« Reply #20 on: July 20, 2020, 07:12:11 PM »
Does anyone have any information on the new tenet mini? Their webpage offers no description. Thanks.
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Re: Tenet
« Reply #21 on: July 20, 2020, 07:35:15 PM »
Quote from: Gorgerunner23 on July 20, 2020, 07:12:11 PM
Does anyone have any information on the new tenet mini? Their webpage offers no description. Thanks.
They're making one smaller than the 52mm GPS speedo on their site? That isn't mini enough? The company doesn't seem to use words like maxi, mini, or micro to label their products; they use diameters and function. Let us know if they're hiding something from us.  112350
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Re: Replacing OEM instrument cluster with Tenet Speedometer/Tachometer
« Reply #22 on: July 20, 2020, 09:45:48 PM »
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Re: Replacing OEM instrument cluster with Tenet Speedometer/Tachometer
« Reply #23 on: July 20, 2020, 11:47:17 PM »
No mention of the Mini on the Tenet company site. Maybe the Mini is a Five Aces derivative part adapted to the Tenet, rather than a Tenet product The product must speak for itself but with the sound turned up, I didn't hear anything. Production and Marketing should introduce themselves to each other.
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Re: Replacing OEM instrument cluster with Tenet Speedometer/Tachometer
« Reply #24 on: July 21, 2020, 03:56:17 AM »
I know the guy who saw the need for a plug and play system and instigated the production of the Tenet. I think his relationship with Fiveaces has shall we say, become a little complicated. If you use FB he can be found on his page BMW K Prepa France or search Francoise Pavey. He is also promoting this small rectangular speedo. Tenet themselves do not manufacture any of the speedos.
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