Recent content by Varidian

Hi there No I have the side cases with the correct locks in but I didn't get the bike new it was a few months old, there was no lock under the seat unfortunately . Previous owner couldn't find it. Not bothered to be honest. Never had a bike with ignition and luggage matched. Also Yam ignition...

Hi Guys Just a thank you to this forum for the great info and expertise on here. Since I bought my 2015 S10 I've been adding a few well chosen accessories using the forum to avoid pitfalls where possible. Well I wanted a top box , a genuine Yamaha one which comes without the lock and key. I...

Hi Folks Tried a lot of dual purpose tyres and as I don't go off road , intentionally anyway, they are ok , didn't like the Battlewings or trailwings the most had them on a Triumph tiger and 800 GS BM , Honda Varadero, no confidence in them in the wet. In fact the Varadero Owners club call the...

Thanks for the reply and welcome Thats a good idea , in fact i'll do it every time i give the beast a clean. To be honest i only go off road unintentionally if I overcook it on a bend ! Nice to know I might keep it upright in the scenery though . Now i've got all the spokes at the right...

Hi Guys First post after introducing myself. I've just got a 4 month old 1200 ES model and as is my want i've been trawling the forum to get clued up on the bike . I have read this post with some surprise as I wasn't really expecting any problems with the wheels being a Yamaha. Read about loose...

Hi Guys Just joined the Forum and introducing myself. I live in Merseyside Uk. Been riding since 1978 , Old British stuff then mainly BMW's First the old Air Heads then a K , Various GS's , Triumphs including a Tiger . My last bike that I traded for the S10 was a Honda Varadero Xl1000...