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    ONLY 1 LONELY S10 AT CHICAGO BIKE SHOW

    If a manufacture want's to cater to the next gen They will need start offering bikes that can: Drive itself Park itself Stop itself (in case your not paying attention) Has Virtual Headset capability (so you don't have to turn around to look for traffic and has gaming capabilities when at stop...
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    What Seat Do You Have On Your Yamaha Super Tenere ?

    I have a Seth Laam seat, Still happy after 5000+ mi
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    Fog or driving auxiliary lights?

    Both. I use the amber lens for daytime clear lens for night. Also use with Skene Designs electronics for tying in with dimmer (high\low beam). http://www.wurton.com/collections/10-watt-led-light-bars/products/05-off-road-led-light-bar http://www.skenedesign.com/lights/IQ_175.shtml
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    Synthetic Oil? Not the BEST choice

    I usually try to stick with motorcycle oil (which unfortunately is why its more expensive) quote: "Motorcycle oils and passenger car oils are very similar, with the exception of a couple of areas that are key to motorcycle operation. The first area concerns common sumps, or the use of motor...
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    Rigid Industries LED light bar: Dim switch or harness available?

    Two years back I wanted to get some aux lights and use the Skene system to cut the intensity when my lights were on dim mode. I wanted the Rigid lights but found (with their new design) they would not allow it. What I ended up with is a set of Wurton spot lights with the Skene Controller. What I...
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    Final Drive "Cap"

    http://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/2012-yamaha-super-tenere-1200-xtz12bl/o/m154403#sch749528 Yea breather it is ........ Just curious .......... aren't breathers supposed to have a hole to breath ? If was an expensive part I would rework it (perhaps drill it out and insert a small porous brass...
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    Final Drive "Cap"

    I noticed my Final Drive chrome Cap was missing. Not even sure what it is for, A breather ? Do I need to replace it ? Thanks.
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    1200 gs lc or 1200 tenere es

    This is the 3rd year on my Tenere the only corrosion I have noticed so far is the resale value previously stated. ::007:: Still enjoy riding it though.
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    Can I borrow your seat?

    LAMM used to have a couple extra S10 seat pans so he could build and send you your seat. Then you would sent him your old seat so he could continue the process for the next customer. Unfortunately that ended when some didn't send back there old seats.
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    So...what other bikes do you own?

    Just something I built last summer to putt around the neighborhood. Reference: http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=59349
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    Side fairing option

    Since this site has been re-catogorized I thought I would throw this out for informational sake. I found an alternative way of giving the side panels a carbon fiber (or many other choices) look. A place called Wisconsin Hydrographics (I have no affiliation). http://www.wihydro.com/
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    2016 Super Tenere and Beyond?

    Looks like they lightened it up a bit .......... Actually it's was my summer fun project.
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    Americade 2015

    :'( My riding partner screwed up his back soooo I reluctantly canceled my trip. Looks like they had pretty good weather for it this year. Oh well we will try again later this summer or wait till the fall colors. We want pic's ! ............
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    Average fuel consumption

    40-42, may do better in higher elevations.
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