Recent content by thughes317

Well, the S10 doesn't require a driveshaft replacement every 36K miles.....I'd say that's a "virtue". ;) "For the BMW R 1300 GS, BMW explicity recommends replacing the shaft every 36 000 miles / 60 000 km. This is quite a big job, but important preventative maintenance."...

I hate to contradict Ericv, but the rules are listed in post #8. (no file photos)

I respectfully (and vehemently) disagree......I was explicitly told NO FILE PHOTOS when I posted a file shot, the rationale being that the whole purpose of this thread is to get people out and riding. I could probably have grabbed 90% of the tags here if file photo's were allowed, please...

Kinda sorta but not explicitly (and not advertised as such, it's just heavy denier nylon). I used a ziploc freezer bag for stuff I didn't want to get wet.

Is there really such a thing as a screw being too long? :p

Yeah, I probably should have bought the R. Hopping curbs on cast wheels is kinda dicey.

Next up: Animal statue or statue of local hero. Local hero Secretariat, just in time for the 150th Run for the Roses on Saturday. Bonus points for hopping the median onto the roundabout for a better picture:

Snag....in the shade.

Sorry, too little too late, but I can confirm the R80's work fine on the S10 without any additional racks, guards, etc. https://yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?threads/show-us-your-panniers.2767/post-525716

It's referred to as the "Super Tenere Tail Bag" on the Storm site's gallery page, drop them an email and see what they say?

I could be wrong but as I understand it, when it gets "flooded", the cylinder walls get washed down with fuel which flushes the oil film away and causes a large loss in compression (temporarily) resulting in even more woe when trying to get it started.

Dumb question but I have to ask: Is it plugged in? And plugged in firmly?

So, you believe a woman when she says "size doesn't matter"? :D (just kidding, Jocelin is an amazing talent) If you're into the you tube thing, take a look at this young lady's channel. I've followed her journey from being a complete noob, afraid to leave the confines of a parking lot, to...

Try leaving the pillion at home on the next ride?

Get the S10!