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    Idle speed problem

    For the last couple of months I have been experiencing problem with the idle speed on my S10. When I start the bike (after a few days parked) the idle speed goes up to 3500/4000 rpms, I let it run for a few minutes and then I shut it off, wait a few seconds and I start it again and the idle...
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    LAAM SEAT

    After my disappointment with Corbin and Sargent seats, I’m considering sending my stock seat to LAAM for a custom rebuilt. Anyone on the Forum has a LAAM seat? Your comments will be very much appreciate it.
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    DOES THE ECU REFLASH CURE THE HARD START PROBLEM?

    Hi all, want to ask members that had the ECU reflashed if this mod cured the hard start problem on the ST. Thanks for your comments.
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    GASOLINE WITH ETHANOL

    Hi all, as of the first of next month, all gasoline will have 5% ethanol in my country. Anybody knows if this can affect the performance of the S10? Thanks for your coments.
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    ANGLE VALVE STEM

    Hi All, I’m getting ready to change my tires for a new set (Anakee 3) and wanted to take the opportunity to replace the valve stems for the angle ones but don’t know the size and cannot find any reference in the service manual. Anyone know the size? Thanks
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    REAR FENDER EXTENSION

    Hi friends. When I ride on dirty wet pavement or wet gravel roads my trunk bag gets completely dirty from stuff throne by the rear tire. I was considering plastic, rubber or something like that to make an extension, but before I do that, wanted to ask you if there is a rear fender extension...
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    Question about the TC

    A couple of days ago I went on a gravel road and set the traction control to 2 and it worked fine, stopped the bike and when restarted it the TC was back on 1. I tried several times and it always returned to 1, Is this normal? Is there a way to set it on 2 without it going back to 1 when you...
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    AVON DISTANZIA TIRES FOR THE ST

    Hi all, I’m getting ready to order a new set of tires and wanted to ask you if anyone has tried these tires and what do you think of them. I will appreciate your opinions and comments. Thanks
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    Touratech Seat

    Hi friends, has anyone tried the Touratech Confort Seat. They have 3 models, Standard, low and high. They look real nice but are expensive. http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/3316/PN-046-590X/Touratech-Comfort-Seats-Yamaha-Super-Tenere-XT1200Z
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    ANY ONE FROM COLOMBIA

    Is there somebody from Colombia in the Forum? I'm planing a trip to Colombia and need some help.
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    Homemade backrest......and it work's

    For those interested in a backrest, this is a simple and cheep solution. After searching for some time for a backrest for the S10 with no luck I decided to make my own. Made a template of the shape of the bracket, draw it on a piece of ¼” stainless steel, had it cut, rounded off the edges and...
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    Searching for a member

    Several months ago, I think back in March, a member whose forum name is “motopan” posted a note about a trip on his S10 from Panama (where they reside) to the US, he and his wife had planned. The note was posted just a couple of days prior to their departure. According to the post, they were...
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    Replacing brake/clutch lines

    I just got Tabasco’s long brake/clutch lines and was wondering if anyone has installed them and can give me any advice. Is it easy to do? Did you have any problems bleeding the lines? Thanks
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    Euro/US versions

    Does anyone know the differences between the ST Euro and US versions, aside from the speedometer? Can the US shop manual be use for the Euro version? I was going to order the manual from Yamaha USA but it said it is only for the US model. Thanks
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    BACKREST FOR THE S10

    Some time ago, someone posted some information about a passenger backrest for the S10. Several members, including myself, showed interest on this item, has anyone heard anything else about it?
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    Tenere Expedition Tent

    For those that like camping, check this out. http://redverz.com/tents.html
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    Traction Control settings on the S10

    I had my Super T for just a few months and have no previous experience with Adventure Touring bikes, specially a sophisticated one like the S10, I changed from Cruisers, but I have to tell you, this bike is at another level, the handling, power, balance, everything about it is wonderful...
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    Aftermarket Exhaust

    Hi friends. I will like to get an aftermarket exhaust for my Super 10 mainly for sound purpose. I’m looking for louder deeper tone. I like the Motorradgarage carbon pipes but Australia is too far from me here in Central America and they don't have a distributor in the US. Will appreciate any...
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    CRASH BARS

    Does anyone know if the sides panels can be remove with the SW-Motech crash bars (Twisted Throttle) installed? I’m trying to decide between Altrider and Twisted Throttle bars. I think the ones from Altrider are stronger and are silver color, but looks like they fit too close to the side...
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    Hello from Panamá City, Pánama, Central América

    I just wanted to say hello to everyone. My name is Virgilio Ramirez and I just purchased the 2010 Super Tenere last month. This is my first bike of this type and I´m more than happy with it. I allways had Cruisers, I have a 2009 Yamaha Raider, but this bike is something else. By the way...
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