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  1. McBride

    Clutch lever needs pumped after bike sits awhile.

    If my bike sits over night, I always have to pump the lever a few times to get it to release the clutch properly. More than once I Have forgot to pump it up and nearly fell on my ass because the bike lurches fwd before I'm ready. I took it to the dealer and they bled the lines and that didn't...
  2. McBride

    Rear Tire

    I only have 6100 miles on my rear tire and it is going to have to be changed this year before I get out on the roads. I really can't believe that is wore out at 6K miles. I am thinking of going to the PR4 and was wondering if that was a good ideal or if not. I was hoping to pick up some...
  3. McBride

    clutch

    I have almost 5000 miles on my 2014, and now when I start it up cold the clutch will take hold with barley a 1/4 inch or less release of the handle. Once everything is warmed up it releases and catches just fine. Has anyone else had there bike do this.. When I pull it in it still releases...
  4. McBride

    Get my girl today

    I pick up my new 2014 ES this morning. Can'wait to straddle it and hit the road. I gave up an FJR which I absolutely loved, but i am sure I will like the S10 even more. I just need the best of both worlds, and have done an extensive amount of research on this bike. I spent most of my life...
  5. McBride

    Tenere vs FJRh

    I own a 2013 FJR, and seriously thinking of trading for a Tenere 1200. I think that I might miss the smoothness and power of the fjr. I'm 68 years old and blessed with good health and pretty good shape. I like the ideal of being able to get off the beaten path and ride some dirt roads. I...
  6. McBride

    New

    I'm either going to be a newbie, or chicken out and not get the Tenere. I am in the process of trying to figure out if I want to trade for a tenere or keep my fjr. I love the fjr but I think that I would like the tenere better. It has really been working on me as to if I would be sorry after...
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