Central Coast Cali firefighter checking in...

[ADVFireFighter]

Hey all... Long time rider, first time ADV rider. CBR1100XX track bike and BMWK1200S fun bike. Selling both to grab me a ADV bike. Been to the local Yammie dealer now about 10 times sitting on the Tenere and making vroom sounds. The bike fits me well. I'm worried about riding comfort. I'm kinda petite @ 6'7" and about 300lbs. We have any other giants here? Hope to be a fellow owner soon.

 

[Roge]

G'day from a South Australian Fire-Fighter

 

[Firefight911]

Northern California firefighter saying hello! 6'1" at 210 lbs. so can't help ya on the dimensional part.

 

[rem]

Welcome on, ADVFF from Cali. Yeah, you're a big boy. My guess is the Tenere will be at least as comfortable for you as any other bike out there. I hope you can find out soon. ::004:: to the Forum. R. ::022::

 

[klunsford]

::004:: to the forum from Oklahoma. I'm 6'2" and about 265 and am completely comfortable on it since the seat is adjustable. My 6'51/2" 300 lb son also rides mine (going to get him one later this year). He loves it! I think with a few adjustments, you will be completely comfortable for those long rides or what ever you need to do... ::001::

 

[ADVFireFighter]

Thanks for the welcome... And good to see other brother FF's here...

Waiting to hear back from the guy selling here in the for sale section about his bike... Hope to be on one soon !

 

[limey]

::004:: from ontario.

 

[barkingllizard]

I'm worried about riding comfort.

alot of forum members have either done the seat mod and/or replaced the seat, as I have, lots here to read on that, also a simple hello, ADVFireFighter.....

 

[Don in Lodi]

::004:: from the Central Valley. I've had Rick Meyer do the seat under my 300# butt.

 

[tomatocity]

Welcome from Sacramento.

 

[tubebender]

Hi from SOCAL

 

[AlsoRan]

Welcome from the Ventura area. Lot's of good Super Tenere riding where your from.

Best of luck in your search...

 

[Danno]

Welcome Firefighter and thank you for what you do. I am 6'6" 225 lbs. and I am having some problems getting comfortable on my ST. I bought the bike with bar risers but need to get the bars further towards me to be comfortable. I purchased the longer brake lines and 2" Rox Risers fom Jaxon but have not installed them yet. I'm a bit intimidated about installing the lines myself and the dealer wants $195 to do it. Obviously they know it is a PITA. The bike had the MRA Vario screen when I bought it and I have since added a Madstad bracket. To truly cut down on the wind noise I have to have the screen and lip at their highest points and fully forward. Unfortunately this affects the bike's handling at freeway speeds and makes for an uncomfortable ride. My legs are a bit cramped up as well and I could use some lowered pegs. It has gotten to the point where I am seriously considering trading the bike for a Victory Cross Country Tour. I've never owned a cruiser bike before and have a bit of trouble wrapping my mind around the riding position but have to admit after sitting on one it is much more comfortable. A test ride may say different though. I hope you will have a different experience if you buy a ST. Just go for a long test ride and make sure you can get comfortable before you plunk down your hard earned money.

 

[clint64]

::004:: From Atlanta, GA. I too sold a BMW K1200S to get the S10. Best move I made in a long time

 

[MeefZah]

They make turnouts big enough for ya?

Welcome, from a vollie firefighter...

 

[firedlt]

Hello from WA FF, I am gonna pick up My Tenere in a couple of weeks got the Grey one, I as well had a 03 Blackbird I sold, shoulder issues to go Adv. good luck with the bike I will post pics when I get mine as well. from corner carver to bump thumper big change ::025::

 

[ADVFireFighter]

Hello from WA FF, I am gonna pick up My Tenere in a couple of weeks got the Grey one, I as well had a 03 Blackbird I sold, shoulder issues to go Adv. good luck with the bike I will post pics when I get mine as well. from corner carver to bump thumper big change ::025::

You are going to LOVE IT...

I was AMAZED how well it goes in S mode...

 

[ADVFireFighter]

They make turnouts big enough for ya?

Welcome, from a vollie firefighter...

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