Which one for INDIA? "S10 or GSA" - Page 3

mantan · 11-25-2012, 06:56 PM

I would not take my GSA to India. My other bikes, Aprilia RXV 550 or F650GS will be much better. I have traveled well in both north and south. Infrastructure is simply not keeping up with the population and prosperity there and traffic keeps getting worse. I go every 3-4 yrs. Like others said, an F800GS size bike is probably as big as can be used in India. BTW, I am posting from India now...

Rezy · 11-26-2012, 02:16 AM

@ Mantan..

Great to know about your current visit and i am about to get one BMW F650 Funduro to my stable shortly. The deal is almost closing with a guy from delhi. My vacation will be in Feb 2013 so still couple of months to taste what i have in my plate.

Thanks again :)

Pecha72 · 11-27-2012, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sock Monkey

I read ride reports from all over the world and in many countries there is a BMW shop

Sorry to bring this up again, but check out this thread (even though it´s not about BMW, but this unlucky fellow has nevertheless needed parts and service for his big bike in India):

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...amritsar-67551

"The KTM orange of the Amritsar dealership is a sight for sore eyes but it turned out to a siren call"

Rezy · 01-08-2013, 01:04 AM

STEP1: Purchase Bike (COMPLETED)
STEP2: Register the Bike ( in process )
STEP3: Ride for a while ( ? )
STEP4: Ship the bike to India ( ? )
STEP5: Clear from Indian Customs Dept ( ? )
STEP6: Register the Bike in India ( ? )
STEP7: Ride in India ( ? )

muddysoles · 01-17-2013, 03:41 AM

CONGRATS

!!! You are the First S10 owner in the whole of Middle East ( though I could be wrong

)

Missed you by a couple of minutes at Zubair today. I get mine (Matte Grey) only by Tue or Wed.

GB · 01-17-2013, 04:58 AM

Nice! congrats! After you've ridden the bike for a while, and have feel for the power band, be sure to do this quick mod!

Insert a mini ATF fuse into the clutch switch harness. It will remove the restriction from the first 3 gears and you will also lose the T / S mode difference.. it's all S all the time. Just be sure the bike is in Neutral when you start it, because you have disabled the clutch safety switch, so it will start in gear.

iridemotorbikes · 01-17-2013, 03:32 PM

Great choice!!!!
I have a 2013 White Super Tenere and LOVE it..

Wreckchecker · 01-17-2013, 05:31 PM

Fantastic choice.
Congratulations!

Now for traffic in India

muddysoles · 01-17-2013, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iridemotorbikes

Great choice!!!!
I have a 2013 White Super Tenere and LOVE it..

Is that a TraX top box? How good are they for off-road riding?

iridemotorbikes · 01-18-2013, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muddysoles

Is that a TraX top box? How good are they for off-road riding?

Yes it is a Trax box, I've only owned the bike and boxes a short time now and haven't done any off road riding with it yet. I will say the metal seems "soft" I've put a small pressure dent on the lid from pressing down on it while closing/ locking the lid. For me the price was right so I will not complain too much..

Rezy · 01-19-2013, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muddysoles

CONGRATS

!!! You are the First S10 owner in the whole of Middle East ( though I could be wrong

)

Missed you by a couple of minutes at Zubair today. I get mine (Matte Grey) only by Tue or Wed.

@ Muddysoles,

Ya right.. There was a confusion on color before opening the box even with the Yamaha Guys.. i had some ride.. Definetly bigger and wider than TDM, heavier than TDM.. but seating position is fantastic... once your bike is at hand, lets plan some ride togther. i stay in Ruwi - CBD by the way.

Rezy · 01-19-2013, 02:06 AM

@GB @Iridemotorbikes @Wreckchecker

Thanks for all the msgs and inputs,, over the time i am planning to work on crashgard and skid plate and some other superten friendly mods... and shall keep you updated.

If anything intresting out there to do on Superten,, kindly let me know.

Regards,

Rezy

Rezy · 01-19-2013, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rezy

STEP1: Purchase Bike (COMPLETED)
STEP2: Register the Bike (COMPLETED)
STEP3: Ride for a while (COMPLETED)
STEP4: Ship the bike to India ( Planned for 2013 Yearend )
STEP5: Clear from Indian Customs Dept (Planned for 2013 Yearend )
STEP6: Register the Bike in India ( Planned for 2013 Yearend )
STEP7: Ride in India (Planned for 2013 Yearend )

Status updated as above..

Rezy · 01-20-2013, 02:55 AM

Rezy · 01-20-2013, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iridemotorbikes

Great choice!!!!
I have a 2013 White Super Tenere and LOVE it..

Looks like you have Tourance EXP tyres, and whats that LED daytime running light?
I am also planning for the crash guard and skid plate,, was thinking of ALTRIDER, what you say ?

01-08-2013, 01:04 AM	#34
Rezy ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: Mangalore - Muscat Oddometer: 42	Went for Pearl White S10... STEP1: Purchase Bike (COMPLETED) STEP2: Register the Bike ( in process ) STEP3: Ride for a while ( ? ) STEP4: Ship the bike to India ( ? ) STEP5: Clear from Indian Customs Dept ( ? ) STEP6: Register the Bike in India ( ? ) STEP7: Ride in India ( ? )

01-17-2013, 03:41 AM	#35
muddysoles The cubicle traveler Joined: Jul 2012 Location: Oman Oddometer: 56	Congrats! CONGRATS !!! You are the First S10 owner in the whole of Middle East ( though I could be wrong ) Missed you by a couple of minutes at Zubair today. I get mine (Matte Grey) only by Tue or Wed.

01-17-2013, 04:58 AM	#36
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,450	Nice! congrats! After you've ridden the bike for a while, and have feel for the power band, be sure to do this quick mod! Insert a mini ATF fuse into the clutch switch harness. It will remove the restriction from the first 3 gears and you will also lose the T / S mode difference.. it's all S all the time. Just be sure the bike is in Neutral when you start it, because you have disabled the clutch safety switch, so it will start in gear. __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

01-17-2013, 03:32 PM	#37
iridemotorbikes Look a moose Joined: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 701	Great choice!!!! I have a 2013 White Super Tenere and LOVE it.. __________________ Videos here

01-17-2013, 05:31 PM	#38
Wreckchecker Ungeneer to broked stuff. Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Rockville, MD Oddometer: 1,841	Fantastic choice. Congratulations! Now for traffic in India __________________ Super Tenere in black AMA, IBA June 2012 Maryland to Alaska: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=796138

11-25-2012, 06:56 PM	#31
mantan Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont or Aptos, CA Oddometer: 409	I would not take my GSA to India. My other bikes, Aprilia RXV 550 or F650GS will be much better. I have traveled well in both north and south. Infrastructure is simply not keeping up with the population and prosperity there and traffic keeps getting worse. I go every 3-4 yrs. Like others said, an F800GS size bike is probably as big as can be used in India. BTW, I am posting from India now...

11-26-2012, 02:16 AM	#32
Rezy ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: Mangalore - Muscat Oddometer: 42	@ Mantan.. Great to know about your current visit and i am about to get one BMW F650 Funduro to my stable shortly. The deal is almost closing with a guy from delhi. My vacation will be in Feb 2013 so still couple of months to taste what i have in my plate. Thanks again :)

01-19-2013, 02:06 AM	#42
Rezy ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: Mangalore - Muscat Oddometer: 42	@GB @Iridemotorbikes @Wreckchecker Thanks for all the msgs and inputs,, over the time i am planning to work on crashgard and skid plate and some other superten friendly mods... and shall keep you updated. If anything intresting out there to do on Superten,, kindly let me know. Regards, Rezy

01-20-2013, 02:55 AM	#44
Rezy ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: Mangalore - Muscat Oddometer: 42	The Night Ride..

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