Another soldier reporting for duty, definitely not a Russian!

[KJMagnum]

Yamaha doesn't specify the octane rating when they make their recommendation to owners? I figured each country's manual would be adjusted for the local measurement method.

The manual I found online says:
Recommended fuel: Premium unleaded gasoline only
Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use premium unleaded gasoline with a research octane number of 95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of a different brand.

 

[Tenman]

I’ve tried premium a few times years ago. No difference in performance or mileage. My bike rattled one time 9 years ago

 

[KJMagnum]

That's good to hear, is that with an all stock powertrain?

 

[TenereGUY]

Ok,
I really don't understand all the gibberish about how hard it is picking this bike up.
Now I come from a Goldwing/Sport Touring/Sport bike background. A 900# loaded Goldwing can be walked up... I did it last year. Harder as I was 58 than when I was younger. A 600# ST1300A was just fine. The 500# CBR 1100XX was the most difficult to do by far as it had clip on bars. You just have to manhandle that up.
I just took my new to me Super Tenere on back unmaintained fire "roads" and killed it in 2nd gear as I hit some deep steep wash outs immediately after an uphill switchback and I gave it throttle and the bike died ( should have been in 1st). I slowly laid it down... and of course it decided to keel over towards the downward sloping side of the trail. My buddy heard my grunts over the comms and came around the switchback and laughed. He offered to help me but I was already off (I knew he was grabbing for a camera) and I cocked the handle bar in towards the tank, squatted down with my butt against the seat and grabbed a back rail and the handle bar and walked the bike right up. Carefully pivoted around and got the side stand down. Put it in neutral, started the bike then mounted up and rode on. A lot has to do with technique. I had crash bars and bags so the bike was not totally flat and that does make a difference. It wasn't muddy either so I had good footing too. I had it up so quick there are no pictures of this incident! Short ladies walk up their Goldwings and Harleys. If you don't know this technique then learn how. Yes, this bike would be a pain to right on a downward muddy slope If it's Muddy I will have a buddy along

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[Sierra1]

I didn't say she was hard to pick up, but you're going to feel all 600lbs of her when she's laying on the ground. Otherwise, she feels lighter than her listed weight.

 

[KJMagnum]

I know the proper lifting technique and hope I could get it up, the issue is when you're injured and alone. I understand it's not recommended to ride alone, but that's mainly the way I travel. I don't have much experience offroad and learned how quickly things can go sideways when I high-sided (in ideal conditions) down in Baja. I thought I had a broken back when I lifted my 280lbs Sherpa (no problem), so I would've been worse off with the S10 (unless its electronics prevented the crash). I've since slowed down and become more cautious, but accidents can always happen. In this case I was definitely glad to have a lightweight bike, along with my full face helmet and armored jacket.

 

[Jlq1969]

I know the proper lifting technique and hope I could get it up, the issue is when you're injured and alone. I understand it's not recommended to ride alone, but that's mainly the way I travel. I don't have much experience offroad and learned how quickly things can go sideways when I high-sided (in ideal conditions) down in Baja. I thought I had a broken back when I lifted my 280lbs Sherpa (no problem), so I would've been worse off with the S10 (unless its electronics prevented the crash). I've since slowed down and become more cautious, but accidents can always happen. In this case I was definitely glad to have a lightweight bike, along with my full face helmet and armored jacket.

 

[KJMagnum]

Those look like great solutions and I'm glad they are on the market for those in need. I just don't see myself hauling around more stuff because of an overweight bike. Maybe if I was going across Mongolia, otherwise I'll chance it and hope for the best!

 

[TenereGUY]

I know the proper lifting technique and hope I could get it up, the issue is when you're injured and alone. I understand it's not recommended to ride alone, but that's mainly the way I travel. I don't have much experience offroad and learned how quickly things can go sideways when I high-sided (in ideal conditions) down in Baja. I thought I had a broken back when I lifted my 280lbs Sherpa (no problem), so I would've been worse off with the S10 (unless its electronics prevented the crash). I've since slowed down and become more cautious, but accidents can always happen. In this case I was definitely glad to have a lightweight bike, along with my full face helmet and armored jacket.

Glad you're ok. I don't like to ride alone off road for that very reason.
I believe in having the proper riding gear on too.

 

[KJMagnum]

I only got overexcited since it wasn't the middle of nowhere and was my final mile. I was meeting a friend (in a car) at a nearby winery in Ensenada, so he was able to meet me and carry my backpack and severed tail light. I also had a couple oenophiles hear the crash and come running over saying they were calling an ambulance before I could catch my breathe to refuse.