The Yamaha Super Tenere XT1200Z Big Thread - Page 1009

roostar · 12-31-2012, 03:21 PM

I've owned the DL1000, 1150 GSA, and now the S10. I like them all for different reasons. The V-strom was an awesome bike, fun on the twisty parts and problem free. It just wasn't much fun riding two-up. The GSA was also fun to ride, stayed planted on the road like no other bike i've owned and, yes it required more maintenance than other bikes I've owned. But...I knew that before I bought it. For some, doing maintenance, valve adjusts etc.. is enjoyable. The S10 is probably my favorite of the three but I'll need more time to give an honest answer. Then again, if it's got two wheels, no matter what brand, I kinda like it.

Domromer · 12-31-2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by roostar

I've owned the DL1000, 1150 GSA, and now the S10. I like them all for different reasons. The V-strom was an awesome bike, fun on the twisty parts and problem free. It just wasn't much fun riding two-up. The GSA was also fun to ride, stayed planted on the road like no other bike i've owned and, yes it required more maintenance than other bikes I've owned. But...I knew that before I bought it. For some, doing maintenance, valve adjusts etc.. is enjoyable. The S10 is probably my favorite of the three but I'll need more time to give an honest answer. Then again, if it's got two wheels, no matter what brand, I kinda like it.

What didn't you like about riding the Dl1000 two up. I've got the 650 now and I ride two up everywhere. It seems fine to me, but I also used to ride two up on 650 thumpers so it's all relative. I'm used to needing to shift frequently.

Domromer · 12-31-2012, 03:39 PM

Also is there a good tenere specific forum that I could be delving into now?

Buckeye56 · 12-31-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Domromer

Also is there a good tenere specific forum that I could be delving into now?

http://www.yamahasupertenere.com

Enjoy!

gmtech · 12-31-2012, 03:49 PM

Anybody know of any. Aftermarket turn signals besides the touratech ones? I saw add in motorcycle ,at for rizoma turn signals from Italy? They look pretty trick anyone familiar with these? Stock s 10 signals are hiedious even my 08 klr had way better signals!

RED CAT · 12-31-2012, 03:51 PM

Much smaller and much brighter available at any Canadian Yamaha Dealership.

gmtech · 12-31-2012, 04:32 PM

Link? Do they sell these on line anywhere¿

Dirty bike · 12-31-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RED CAT

Much smaller and much brighter available at any Canadian Yamaha Dealership.

Not DOT approved in the US, so not available thru dealers here. Call just about any Canadian dealer and they will sell them to you and ship them South though.

Check the Vendors section of the Super Tenere Forum and I believe there are a couple of Canadian dealers listed.

roostar · 12-31-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Domromer

What didn't you like about riding the Dl1000 two up. I've got the 650 now and I ride two up everywhere. It seems fine to me, but I also used to ride two up on 650 thumpers so it's all relative. I'm used to needing to shift frequently.

By the time I loaded the bike down with gear for a trip and add my passenger, the front end gets light. I could have fixed this easily enough buy spending some cash on an aftermarket setup like Penske or Ohlins. Instead I chose to switch bikes. Realistically speaking, I would have been money ahead by keeping the bike and making it work for us. Other than that, the Strom was one of my all time favorite bikes. Guys can pitch shit on it if they want to because its not everything their bike is. At the end of the day, I had a smile on my face every time I went for a ride.

jaumev · 01-01-2013, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gmtech

Anybody know of any. Aftermarket turn signals besides the touratech ones? I saw add in motorcycle ,at for rizoma turn signals from Italy? They look pretty trick anyone familiar with these? Stock s 10 signals are hiedious even my 08 klr had way better signals!

Yamaha led's turn signals are good. If you like smaller ones Rizoma have a lot (quite expensive but nice).

These are the Rizoma:

And these the Yamaha:

jaumev · 01-01-2013, 05:26 AM

I have the ACD skid plate modified to fit the 21” front wheel. I add some reinforcements in the sides and opened a big hole in the front so the wheel doesn’t hit I the plate.
I’m still looking to a smaller oil filter so its protection is provisional. It is screw in the plate so I can make a smaller one if I’ve found the filter. Also I would like if it works like this so I can change the oil and oil filter without removing the plate

Here you can see the differences. In the pictures with the dirty bike is the new plate.

WARRIORPRINCEJJ · 01-01-2013, 12:26 PM

Nobody wished anyone a Happy New Year?

What a buncha' pretentious asses...worse than any Beemer owner I've ever met.

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WARRIORPRINCEJJ · 01-01-2013, 12:26 PM

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WARRIORPRINCEJJ · 01-01-2013, 12:27 PM

I kid...I kid.

Happy New Year all you ST FFs!!!

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japako · 01-01-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WARRIORPRINCEJJ

I kid...I kid.

Happy New Year all you ST FFs!!!

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Well, Happy New Year to you, you fff.

12-31-2012, 03:39 PM	#15123
Domromer Desert Rat Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Oddometer: 997	Also is there a good tenere specific forum that I could be delving into now? __________________ If all you ever do is all you’ve ever done, then all you’ll ever get is all you ever got. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=851060 ... A desert rat explores the south.

12-31-2012, 03:51 PM	#15126
RED CAT Bumpy Backroader Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Western Canada Oddometer: 2,417	Yamaha LEDs! Much smaller and much brighter available at any Canadian Yamaha Dealership.

01-01-2013, 12:26 PM	#15132
WARRIORPRINCEJJ Not in the clique... Joined: Jun 2009 Location: South Central Texas Oddometer: 6,819	Nobody wished anyone a Happy New Year? What a buncha' pretentious asses...worse than any Beemer owner I've ever met. . __________________ I spent all my money on motorcycles, 4X4's, whiskey, and women...The rest I just wasted. (edited to fit/original phrase by "WIBO") "There's a WEALTH of cool people and knowledge on ADV, there's also a decent sized pocket of douche bag assholes that think their ADV forum Post Count (Oddometer) is their badge at being experienced riders." goodcat8

01-01-2013, 12:26 PM	#15133
WARRIORPRINCEJJ Not in the clique... Joined: Jun 2009 Location: South Central Texas Oddometer: 6,819	. __________________ I spent all my money on motorcycles, 4X4's, whiskey, and women...The rest I just wasted. (edited to fit/original phrase by "WIBO") "There's a WEALTH of cool people and knowledge on ADV, there's also a decent sized pocket of douche bag assholes that think their ADV forum Post Count (Oddometer) is their badge at being experienced riders." goodcat8

01-01-2013, 12:27 PM	#15134
WARRIORPRINCEJJ Not in the clique... Joined: Jun 2009 Location: South Central Texas Oddometer: 6,819	I kid...I kid. Happy New Year all you ST FFs!!! . __________________ I spent all my money on motorcycles, 4X4's, whiskey, and women...The rest I just wasted. (edited to fit/original phrase by "WIBO") "There's a WEALTH of cool people and knowledge on ADV, there's also a decent sized pocket of douche bag assholes that think their ADV forum Post Count (Oddometer) is their badge at being experienced riders." goodcat8

12-31-2012, 03:21 PM	#15121
roostar Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: SW Washington Oddometer: 137	I've owned the DL1000, 1150 GSA, and now the S10. I like them all for different reasons. The V-strom was an awesome bike, fun on the twisty parts and problem free. It just wasn't much fun riding two-up. The GSA was also fun to ride, stayed planted on the road like no other bike i've owned and, yes it required more maintenance than other bikes I've owned. But...I knew that before I bought it. For some, doing maintenance, valve adjusts etc.. is enjoyable. The S10 is probably my favorite of the three but I'll need more time to give an honest answer. Then again, if it's got two wheels, no matter what brand, I kinda like it.

12-31-2012, 03:49 PM	#15125
gmtech Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: pirate island illinois Oddometer: 60	Anybody know of any. Aftermarket turn signals besides the touratech ones? I saw add in motorcycle ,at for rizoma turn signals from Italy? They look pretty trick anyone familiar with these? Stock s 10 signals are hiedious even my 08 klr had way better signals!

12-31-2012, 04:32 PM	#15127
gmtech Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: pirate island illinois Oddometer: 60	Link? Do they sell these on line anywhere¿

01-01-2013, 05:26 AM	#15131
jaumev Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Barcelona Oddometer: 920	I have the ACD skid plate modified to fit the 21” front wheel. I add some reinforcements in the sides and opened a big hole in the front so the wheel doesn’t hit I the plate. I’m still looking to a smaller oil filter so its protection is provisional. It is screw in the plate so I can make a smaller one if I’ve found the filter. Also I would like if it works like this so I can change the oil and oil filter without removing the plate Here you can see the differences. In the pictures with the dirty bike is the new plate.

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