Recent content by IntRunner

I do not disagree and even mention reliability being a solid win in the Yamaha's favor as BMW reliability is below Harley. Plus, it's not a cheap ride, but for what I primarily use it for, it's does the job very well and that's why it keeps a spot in my garage (granted, in a few years when it's...

Re: 2016 Super Tenere ES w/ Extented Warranty to 10/2021 I think you are asking about the GIVI Engine guards? There are two bolt-in points below the engine cover and one in the front. My guess is that they would work just fine in a low speed or tip-over (per reviews I have read). If you...

Re: 2016 Super Tenere ES w/ Extented Warranty to 10/2021 Giving a bump to a good bike.

I had an 08 Honda ST1300 and never thought it had great wind protection. I think much of it depends on the aftermarket windscreen as I'll admit that the RT was not great until I put an aftermarket shield on it, now I don't even need ear plugs as it's just quiet (which is not true on my S10 with...

One additional comment, I put the stock windscreen on the Super Tenere to get it ready to sell, but decided to take it on a long ride (460 miles) Saturday. Whoa, the turbulence was really bad with that shield, I had forgotten and in general, the R1200RT being a sport touring bike, has pretty...

By very unscientific seat of the pants feel, I think the R1200RT is a little faster. It likes living in the higher rev zones so I actually enjoy the S10 more around town (OK, around town I use my scooter). If you look at the HP/torque ratings, the BMW is not much higher at 125/92 than the S10...

Since I recently posted my Super Tenere ES for sale, I thought I'd to a comparison to the bike(s) I am keeping. The one I will not compare it to is my Yamaha Xmax 300 scooter, just too different of an animal and even my R1200RT is an apples and oranges comparison. But, I will add my thoughts...

Ok, I have had 14,230 miles of enjoyment out of this motorcycle, maybe a few more if it does not sell, but it's time to thin the number of motorcycles in my garage. ::001:: Since you are on this Forum, you already know about the quality of bike we have, the decision to put it up for sale...

OK, silly question for someone who does not do a lot of wrenching. To get the original rubber grommets out, just grab with a pliers and pull and they'll stay in one piece?

You are correct, 600 miles are a drop in the bucket. Definitely will be working on the "seat leveling" mod prior to paying the $$ for the RDL (sounds like a project for this cold weekend), but I know with my ST, it was not until I had the RDL on the bike before I could tolerate the 700+ mile...

OK, just hit my 600 miles so the breakin period is over, will take it in for service. This is my report on how I'm liking the bike. The Good, well the Cruise is great (I can't go back to a bike without it), shifting is smooth (not sure where some have said it's clunky, but I'm comparing to...

Welcome Mrkyamaha, I just purchased the 2016 and like you had the FJR on my short list. I went with the S10 due to the ability to do a few non-paved roads when riding around the country, so far in limited miles I think it'll be a great bike. Related to getting deals, a day after I plunked...

Thanks for all the responses as it's starting to sound like I can't go wrong with the bike. Only real concern is if the SHAD mounting hardware works on the 2016 (does anyone know if the top case mount area changed between the 2013 and 2016)? As always, I appreciate all the feedback. ::008::

Fred, Thank you for the reply and good information. I'll need to meet up on of those Tuesday, but work might keep me away often. I do get over to Litchfield from time-to-time and Niehaus is always a stop to just look around. Mark

Hello Everyone, I recently have purchased a new 2016 Super Tenere ES model and I look forward to hearing from everyone as I learn to make this a great bike for myself. Previously I rode a Honda ST1300 which had a premature death from a collision with a deer in Colorado back in September. I...