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  1. Taka JPN

    For Sale - Carbon Body Cowling and Carbon Fork Protector

    Hi, sorry I did not realize that there are several replies. As Yorkie wrote, I am not sure how much I should offer, or even more I do not know if anyone is interested in buying these even the price is minimal. So I guess there are for the riders who already have carbon guard and for some...
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    For Sale - Carbon Body Cowling and Carbon Fork Protector

    Hi, I would like to clean my warehouse, and would like to find someone who is interested in making ST10 a little lighter and more off-road oriented. Carbon Body Cowling - both right and left as picture shown, left piece is damaged. Carbon Fork Protector - both right and left as picture shown...
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    2014 Super Tenere

    The rider's comments is just ordinal comments. Obviously, he said 'No1 adventure bike in terms of value for money'. By the way, in 2013 October, 'Motor Cyclist Magazine' (issued in Japan) had small meeting, inviting 5 S10 riders and 2 person representing Yamaha. Among 5 S10 riders, 3 has...
  4. Taka JPN

    2014 Super Tenere

    Hi, 2014 ZE riding review (unfortunately spoke only in Japanese) ヤマハ XT1200ZE スーパーテネレ (2014) バイク試乗レビュー YAMAHA XT1200ZE Super Tenere (2014) Review 2014 ZE styling and detail (silent) ヤマハ XT1200ZE スーパーテネレ (2014) スタイリング&ディティール YAMAHA XT1200ZE Super Tenere (2014) Styling & Details ------ and my...
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    2014 Super Tenere

    I sent message to Presto Japan, complaining about late delivery in Mid April, which is after consumption tax increase by 3%, but they ignore my message and no reply :'( However, one of Yamaha authorized dealer network YSP, provide nice package. If I order by 2/28, they will give me free...
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    2014 Super Tenere

    Presto Japan officially announce the price of 2014 Model http://www.presto-corp.jp/lineups/14_xt1200ze/index.php ZE=approx 16,300 USD Z = approx 15,300 USD Very disappointing info is that expected delivery date is early April... How could I survive 3 more months without any motorcycle... also...
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    2014 Super Tenere

    Some riders are curious why Japan import motorcycles which are believed in 'made in Japan'. Well, there is a long story... As I wrote, Japan's emission and sound test is the most difficult to pass. When I lived in SF USA, I tried to bring my Ducati MTS1200 back to Japan, and realized that...
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    2014 Super Tenere

    Santa Claus has come! ::022:: Presto officially confirmed that they will import both 2014 Z and ZE to Japan (South Africa model). Delivery and price to be confirmed. I hope they will deliver ZE no later than the end of Feb 2014 so that my pain of being without S10 will be minimized. Taka
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    2014 Super Tenere

    Japanese authorized importer Presto Corporation imported two of 2014 Super Tenere ZE for testing. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.522600524505776.1073741831.201792069919958&type=1 They will investigate to see if S10 ZE can pass Japanese emission /sound test which are known for...
  10. Taka JPN

    Super Tenere Paper craft and some info

    (not sure if this has been discussed already) As far as I know, no toy manufacturers provide S10 model. Then, Yamaha provide this paper craft. http://global.yamaha-motor.com/yamahastyle/entertainment/papercraft/popupcard/scene8/ Paper craft, "Origami" in Japanese is Japanese culture. I also...
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    Rumor of new 2014 model....

    I feel that revealing new model at EICMA sound promising, some improvement should be expected, don't you think? My biggest hope ( and only one complain I have) is related to weight. I am just 170cm (5.7ft) 60kg (132lb) boy, and S10 is too heavy for me. To tell the truth, I always carry...
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    Rumor of new 2014 model....

    Hi, I just found that 2014 model detail will be available to check on Nov 3, 2013 at EICMA. Yamaha Canada website http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/details.php?model=4439&group=MC&catId=94 I am particularly interested in new model, simply because my S10 is attached picture condition, and my...
  13. Taka JPN

    Givi Trekker Outback side cases

    Keves, thank you for your new photo. TW, yes without VAT make huge difference, thank you for your info. Taka
  14. Taka JPN

    Givi Trekker Outback side cases

    Hi, I just wonder if there is any update info for this Givi's new Trekker Outback side cases. available in the US anytime soon? How about waterproof test, Kevs? I consider to buy either this Givi or Trax. I have Givi's topcase, so Givi is good match, but Trax come with inner bag, so both...
  15. Taka JPN

    Back pressure valve - anyone installed?

    Hi, twinrider wrote "you need to improve your downshifting technique." This is exactly what I feel :D Because I opened this discussion, I am responsible to close the discussion as well. Below is the link of motorcycle item store website. Even if you can't read Japanese, you can see how many...
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    Back pressure valve - anyone installed?

    OK It seems that this item is not so popular or not well known outside of Japan. That's is the reason why my Google search did not give me useful info. What I want to achieve is (1) reducing back torque, (2) improving fuel efficiency. KTM's part is relatively cheap ($30 or so), but other...
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    Back pressure valve - anyone installed?

    Anyone installed Back pressure valve? It seems that this items is KTM's official parts. http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?206424-KTM-back-pressure-valve-(BPV) I used to rider Multistrada 1200 which has slipper crutch. After switching to S10, I am surprised because S10's back...
  18. Taka JPN

    HARD START

    Re: Very hard starting today Hi, I asked my shop manager to talk to Yamaha HQ mechanic about this problem. Above Yamaha HQ mechanic worked at my shop in the past, so they are close friend. Please note that the info my shop manager obtained and shared with me is NOT official Yamaha's statement...
  19. Taka JPN

    New member from Japan, Kanagawa

    Oh, sorry I did not realize that I received such a wonderful welcome from members! Unfortunately the first day was raining, so I could not take any good pictures of World Crosser. I do not know if my WC's fork protector and side panel is real carbon fiber (Japanese dealer sell carbon side...
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    New member from Japan, Kanagawa

    Hello, My Super Tenere World Crosser has been just delivered today (perhaps from France), and I am happy to join this forum. I am Taka, living in Kanagawa, Japan (1 hour away from Tokyo, and 3 hours away from Yamaha HQ). I lived in San Francisco from Aug 2010 to Dec 2012, and owned Multistrada...
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