LOGGY
New Member
Well guys and gals. Today was the first full day on my bike since picking it up last weekend from the dealers.
On the ride home last weekend I was feeling somewhat confused. I've only ridden the bike for a few hours up to now. Up until last Saturday I've only ever slipped a leg over a Super 10. I've never ridden one and I didn't take mine out for a test ride. I bought blind. Mad some may say? But it's from a Yamaha Premier Dealer with a TWO year warranty even though it's a three year old bike... ::008:: So I thought if it goes wrong well, they can sort it out!
On the ride home last week I was feeling vibes through the pegs. The headlight aim was out, gearshift lever was too high, she seemed to judder at low RPM and the engine sounded like a thousand rattle cans all being shaken at once... Have I bought a Lemon I thought? ???
I'm used to the silky smooth V twin in my Africa Twin. She has an Arrows Paris Dakar pipe on and barks like Thor himself. But with the standard pipe fitted if you're wearing earplugs you can't hear the engine at all... So coming from that to the Super 10 was a bit of a culture shock.
This morning I got the bike out and started the immediate work that needed doing. First up was the headlight. I bought some GE 50% brighter Ice White bulbs last weekend. I fitted these and noticed that the headlight aim was better but still off. The left hand one was lower than the right. So 8mm long socket and small ratchet out, wheelybin as a marker. I was surprised how easy the light was to adjust. Getting the rubber sealing rings in their proper place was harder... Headlights are now SPOT ON!!! Next up was the gearshift. Sorted that out so it felt right with my TCX boots. Then checked the torque settings on front and rear axle pinch bolts. Then took off heel plate by rear master cylinder to adjust the brake light switch. Got that right (but having ridden the bike all day, it needs to go down a bit as it's slightly too high) and then it was tools away, shower and gear on....
I did 150 miles today and I'd like to say my perception of the bike has done a complete 180... I did the first 60 or so miles with my earplugs out so I could hear the engine and trans noises. The engine just seemed so much smoother and quieter today. She ran like a dream. The vibes seemed to be there, but not like last week where it felt I was going over a Cattle Grid (a slight exaggeration lol) They were hardly noticeable. Then I tried Sports mode. WOW. It was like sitting on a Supercharger, she just pulled and pulled and pulled some more.
I need to sort the screen out. It's fitted with the Touring Screen but the buffeting on my Arai Tour X4 is terrible. Looking at the stock screen that looks a better bet. It seems to go straight up with a lip forward compared to the swept back (towards my head) touring screen. I think a standard screen with spoiler might solve that issue, what say you guys? I'm 6' 1" tall with 32" inseam.
Got home tonight and can't believe how good this bike is. She is so easy to ride, an Africa Twin with more power and a Yamaha coat... I love it and this is just the first full day. I'm guessing it will only get better.
So Do I or Don't I love this bike? I certainly love it!!!
Now, let the farkling begin... ::008::
On the ride home last weekend I was feeling somewhat confused. I've only ridden the bike for a few hours up to now. Up until last Saturday I've only ever slipped a leg over a Super 10. I've never ridden one and I didn't take mine out for a test ride. I bought blind. Mad some may say? But it's from a Yamaha Premier Dealer with a TWO year warranty even though it's a three year old bike... ::008:: So I thought if it goes wrong well, they can sort it out!
On the ride home last week I was feeling vibes through the pegs. The headlight aim was out, gearshift lever was too high, she seemed to judder at low RPM and the engine sounded like a thousand rattle cans all being shaken at once... Have I bought a Lemon I thought? ???
I'm used to the silky smooth V twin in my Africa Twin. She has an Arrows Paris Dakar pipe on and barks like Thor himself. But with the standard pipe fitted if you're wearing earplugs you can't hear the engine at all... So coming from that to the Super 10 was a bit of a culture shock.
This morning I got the bike out and started the immediate work that needed doing. First up was the headlight. I bought some GE 50% brighter Ice White bulbs last weekend. I fitted these and noticed that the headlight aim was better but still off. The left hand one was lower than the right. So 8mm long socket and small ratchet out, wheelybin as a marker. I was surprised how easy the light was to adjust. Getting the rubber sealing rings in their proper place was harder... Headlights are now SPOT ON!!! Next up was the gearshift. Sorted that out so it felt right with my TCX boots. Then checked the torque settings on front and rear axle pinch bolts. Then took off heel plate by rear master cylinder to adjust the brake light switch. Got that right (but having ridden the bike all day, it needs to go down a bit as it's slightly too high) and then it was tools away, shower and gear on....
I did 150 miles today and I'd like to say my perception of the bike has done a complete 180... I did the first 60 or so miles with my earplugs out so I could hear the engine and trans noises. The engine just seemed so much smoother and quieter today. She ran like a dream. The vibes seemed to be there, but not like last week where it felt I was going over a Cattle Grid (a slight exaggeration lol) They were hardly noticeable. Then I tried Sports mode. WOW. It was like sitting on a Supercharger, she just pulled and pulled and pulled some more.
I need to sort the screen out. It's fitted with the Touring Screen but the buffeting on my Arai Tour X4 is terrible. Looking at the stock screen that looks a better bet. It seems to go straight up with a lip forward compared to the swept back (towards my head) touring screen. I think a standard screen with spoiler might solve that issue, what say you guys? I'm 6' 1" tall with 32" inseam.
Got home tonight and can't believe how good this bike is. She is so easy to ride, an Africa Twin with more power and a Yamaha coat... I love it and this is just the first full day. I'm guessing it will only get better.
So Do I or Don't I love this bike? I certainly love it!!!
Now, let the farkling begin... ::008::
