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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States Today, 06:59 AM
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Posted By RoyQ
We had been expecting for a few years now....

We had been expecting for a few years now. Combination tacky install when new led to problems from day one and continued for the following 18 years.

This go around I supervised the install and...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States Yesterday, 03:18 PM
Replies: 851
Views: 37,198
Posted By RoyQ
Nope like crash mentioned as soon as that big...

Nope like crash mentioned as soon as that big door would go up all the cool air would be gone. I did wire the place to tote the AC load. I've been tempted to throw a big window unit in it. Had to...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States Yesterday, 08:10 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 37,198
Posted By RoyQ
I hear these Tenere posters have gone for $200 online

Guess its good to know people these days I got mine free.:D way back in 2010 when I ordered my Tenere I asked Raymond at Got Gear if I could have the big vinyl poster they had in the dealership on...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 06-17-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 37,198
Posted By RoyQ
I will eventually do something to the front. I'd...

I will eventually do something to the front. I'd love the ohlins 30 mil drop in kit similar to what's in my GSXR1000 racebike. Prolly over kill for my intended use of the Tenere. Some fresh oil/seals...
Forum: Beasts 06-17-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 18,565
Views: 3,145,376
Posted By RoyQ
Funny you mention the no start issue. Had my...

Funny you mention the no start issue. Had my second one Saturday. Not as bad as the first one months ago as it did finally fire this time without pulling the FI fuse. I came back from vacation washed...
Forum: Beasts 06-17-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 18,565
Views: 3,145,376
Posted By RoyQ
The blue ain't much better but not as visible at...

The blue ain't much better but not as visible at first glance than black.:eek1
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 06-17-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 37,198
Posted By RoyQ
Added a Penske shock on the rear. The front needs...

Added a Penske shock on the rear. The front needs a little work but the stock spring rate is about right for me. The compression and rebound stack is what's not right. The rear shock made a major...
Forum: Beasts 06-17-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 18,565
Views: 3,145,376
Posted By RoyQ
I am the original BLUE in central MS

Back in Sept 2010 I could have ordered a black one but at the time all my sportbikes were black and scratched if you looked at them wrong, so I went Blue on the Tenere. The rest is...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 06-17-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 37,198
Posted By RoyQ
Altrider kickstand foot

Much needed on the 600 lb Yamaha
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 06-17-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 235,681
Posted By RoyQ
Old country store and Shaifer rd backwards

Me, Steelpony and Dan650 with his wife rode Saturday to eat chicken then Shaifer Rd in reverse. A few mud puddles but the road was in good shape. I jumped 3 deer on the paved part headed to Shaifer....
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 06-17-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 12,903
Views: 629,522
Posted By RoyQ
To hot and muggy to ride to work. Plus my parking...

To hot and muggy to ride to work. Plus my parking here is terrible my bike all but melts out on the lot.
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 06-13-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 235,681
Posted By RoyQ
Dont beat around the bush on this... Damn I...

Dont beat around the bush on this...

Damn I hate JACKSON, MS !!
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 06-07-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 1,404
Views: 63,073
Posted By RoyQ
For one its a 1000 very unfriendly to rear tires....

For one its a 1000 very unfriendly to rear tires. Actually a worn rear tire is what got me in trouble at Talladega back in march when I got ran into. Worn rear tire on the right side was affecting my...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 06-07-2013, 05:55 AM
Replies: 1,404
Views: 63,073
Posted By RoyQ
I will be at Barber Saturday on track with the...

I will be at Barber Saturday on track with the GSXR1000 and probably headed home sunday morning BUT if I have enough rear tire left after saturday I may sign up for Sunday if they have any spots...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-29-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 235,681
Posted By RoyQ
You gonna turn into a burger this week if you...

You gonna turn into a burger this week if you keep eaten em!!![/QUOTE]

Always eat healthy while on vacation :freaky
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-29-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 235,681
Posted By RoyQ
Sure thing I can do that.

Sure thing I can do that.
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-29-2013, 10:20 AM
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Views: 235,681
Posted By RoyQ
Coopers Creek wildlife area

Wife slept in this morning so I eased off on the Tenere into the forest. Lots of dead ends and gates but some good riding up high and along the creeks.

Most all of it looked like this ...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-28-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12,903
Views: 629,522
Posted By RoyQ
Switch is good people :wink:

Switch is good people :wink:
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-28-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 235,681
Posted By RoyQ
Not yet he was coming up today I think.

Not yet he was coming up today I think.
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-28-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12,903
Views: 629,522
Posted By RoyQ
They did I altered my paved riding on them but...

They did I altered my paved riding on them but they are great off road completely transformed the big pig. Actually it feels like a race horse off road now. That Penske rear shock has alot to do with...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-28-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12,903
Views: 629,522
Posted By RoyQ
Yea he rode with us Sunday and camped with us...

Yea he rode with us Sunday and camped with us that night we grilled and drank a few beers, usual stuff :freaky
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-28-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 12,903
Views: 629,522
Posted By RoyQ
Oh it has been. I rode deals gap twice ful tilt...

Oh it has been. I rode deals gap twice ful tilt boogey and no cops. N GA looked deserted this morning when I headed out. I wouldn't ride the Sportbike until after the holiday was over. Rode some good...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-28-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 235,681
Posted By RoyQ
In N GA riding the curves today on my sport bike,...

In N GA riding the curves today on my sport bike, did 300 miles of this today ...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-28-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12,903
Views: 629,522
Posted By RoyQ
Haha not me I am currently in N GA banging curves...

Haha not me I am currently in N GA banging curves on my Sportbike

Proof...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-22-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 851
Views: 37,198
Posted By RoyQ
More Tenere upgrades

Penske rear shock and it was due!! Stocker just was not good enough for much of anything.
...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-12-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 37,198
Posted By RoyQ
Surprising the front was no easier than the rear...

Surprising the front was no easier than the rear to mount. With irons you would do serious damage to a wheel mounting these things. I have mounted a truck load of race tires which are known for stiff...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-12-2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 37,198
Posted By RoyQ
K60's on

FYI if you try to mount these by yourself good luck is all I can say. Me and Dan650 wrestled the things on and it was tough even using a no mar. The sidewalls just do not give any and it takes that...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-10-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,144
Posted By RoyQ
"I Know Mo" too :thumb

"I Know Mo"


too :thumb
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-10-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 851
Views: 37,198
Posted By RoyQ
Oh they are going to suck on road and the way I...

Oh they are going to suck on road and the way I push this bike on pavement I hope that doesn't bite me back. Off road is where I wanted to experience them. Plus I was getting sll kinds of cuts and...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-10-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 851
Views: 37,198
Posted By RoyQ
Mr Tenere meet Heidenau K60 scouts

It's about to get real, 600 lb bike, lots a torque, solid chassis and a fearless pilot:D
...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-30-2013, 05:36 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 37,198
Posted By RoyQ
Luckily when it did all the flipping it was in a...

Luckily when it did all the flipping it was in a soft ditch and with recent rains all the ground was soft. Frame, forks and swingarm all checked out ok. Rear wheel had a 1mm bend in the radial...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-29-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 37,198
Posted By RoyQ
This color combination came already painted. I...

This color combination came already painted. I bought this bodywork off San Francisco Craigslist from a AMA SBK rider. This was his spare set and he switched to BMW this year so no need for Suzuki...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-29-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 37,198
Posted By RoyQ
Yes David it's open to spectators. Not sure but...

Yes David it's open to spectators. Not sure but this organization may charge $5 at the gate but I'm not 100% sure on that I know they charge us that. In June watching from the ac in museum is not a...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-29-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 37,198
Posted By RoyQ
He clipped my right clipon as he tried to pass...

He clipped my right clipon as he tried to pass between me and 2' of pavement to the grass. I never knew what hit me. I was on the ground in a split second. Luckily the bike only was on pavement a few...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-29-2013, 04:58 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 37,198
Posted By RoyQ
Back up and better than ever

After getting ran into at Talladega by some ass hat that thought he was the next AMA star I have the beast back together and repaired. It only took many man hours, a lot of trips to the upstore and...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-25-2013, 04:56 AM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 235,681
Posted By RoyQ
Nice cold river, Pigeon Forge tributary. Nice...

Nice cold river, Pigeon Forge tributary. Nice place to hang out in heat of summer but at almost 4000' elevation it's quite cold this time of year....
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-25-2013, 03:31 AM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 235,681
Posted By RoyQ
I might have a few more on my phone but didn't...

I might have a few more on my phone but didn't take many as usual. I will throw up what I have left. Capt'n may have a lot more.
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-24-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 235,681
Posted By RoyQ
Trying to sleep in a tent with hurricane force...

Trying to sleep in a tent with hurricane force COLD wind is no fun either even in a 30 degree bag :lol3

The riding part was easy compared to that :D
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-24-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 12,903
Views: 629,522
Posted By RoyQ
Hate I missed bobs get together the schedule just...

Hate I missed bobs get together the schedule just didn't work out for me.
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-24-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 235,681
Posted By RoyQ
Two days and 600 miles of Sportbike heaven

4 states of roads just like this.
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r173/rholmes18/CCDFA9E7-3278-496B-B0CF-C5D782D17471-2001-000001FC80AA36A5_zps690b9821.jpg

Of course it's not complete without...
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