14kmtnman
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Thanks Don T. A nice brief write up.
I've always said that the Tenere loses 200lbs once she starts rolling. I liked your review style, but I'm not surprised that the T12 was still your favorite ride. She's gonna be hard to beat for versatility.First bike I tried was the Guzzi....
Even though it was smaller and lighter than the S10 it didn't feel as agile....
Looking at the specs and features, V85TT seems like an obvious alternative to the S10, but the riding experience is vastly different. The styling is bold and a love or hate thing.I've been following the V85TT articles and love the looks of it. But I expect this is the winter that Yamaha will announce the update for our bike and want to give them a chance before committing to a change. In the meantime, my Tenere runs just fine as is.
The account is the result of an conscious decision I made very early in my adult life.I'm bad jealous of your moto savings account too!
Well done!The account is the result of an conscious decision I made very early in my adult life.
I realized that one of the main keys to freedom was a healthy economy. I initial achieved that by working double jobs for a few years (in my early twenties) to clear my debts. At the same time I became very conscious about what was most importnat to me, and spend my money accordingly.
I live in a small cheap house, drive cheap cars, don't eat out often, wear my clothes out and generally owns as few things as possible - not counting bike related stuff and travel gear
As a result my overheads are low and I'm able to put quite a bit of money aside every month, even though I have a pretty average income.
Besides my "new bike" account I have a similar account labeled "travel/adventure" allowing me to travel where and how I want to (as much as my work allows it).
It's all about priorities.
I absolutely agree with your life choices/priorities; we're very similar. Which I guess is why I like the relative simplicity of the Tenere. I'm probably one of just a few that are only mildly curious what is on the horizon for the new T12. The FJ kept me happy for decades; I expect the T12 to do the same.The account is the result of an conscious decision I made very early in my adult life....
It's all about priorities.