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I sold a 2012 that I bought new and rode until spring 2020. Lusted after a Triumph XE1200 which I love but missed the Super Tenere's highway manners. I found a 2015 nearby and now have both ! After owning over 40 bikes I love the Super Tenere's versatility,reliability,capability, and low cost...

Welcome fellow Hoosier !

I have been in the tire business for 40 years. The cause of a tire to pull is that the steel belt is not perfectly centered on the carcass of the tire. If you knew the DOT number of both tires you could determine if they were produced in the same batch. The last 4 digits is the week and year of...

I have a Saddleman. Hard seat but can go all day on it so it works! Only issue is that I tend to slide to the front of the seat, wish it was a little higher in the front. My 2015 bought used had it already. My 2012 ,that I bought new, had the stock seat and I thought it was pretty good.

Had a 12 bought new and loved it. Was overcome by lust for the 19 Triumph 1200xe and traded the s-10 . Love the Triumph but missed my Tenere for long rides . A 2015 pops up one town over at a great price,fully farkled. I love it, great to have one in my garage again!