Shuter
Active Member
Hey guys, been awhile since I've posted. Just got back from a 5-day, 1,500 mile trip with my Tenere. I bought the bike last October (new 2017 model), but had only put 1,100 miles on it since...mostly due to Oregon's crappy winter weather and me being a fair weather rider. Anyway, myself and 4 buddies trailered the bikes from Eugene Oregon down to south central California, and rode a loop down through Arizona (Parker-Tuscon-Tombstone-Yuma-Palm Springs). Had beautiful weather and made some good memories.
Now, about the Tenere...the short version is, what a terrific motorcycle! I was never uncomfortable, and never lacked for power, even passing at triple-digit speeds on occasion. The HeliBar risers, Sargent seat, and Madstad windshield bracket all played a part in that, I'm sure. But the Tenere's riding position is absolutely perfect for me. I used the (relatively) new Givi Trekker Dolomiti side and top cases and loved them. They're super solid, look great, are significantly less expensive than most hard cases, and their waterproof inner liners were easy at the end of the day to pull out to take into the hotel and leave the dirty hard cases behind. My SW-Motech tank bag and all of the Alt Rider bits and pieces also did their jobs well.
Bottom line is that there is nothing I'd change on this motorcycle. We're doing a 3,000 mile trip in September, and I can't wait!
Now, about the Tenere...the short version is, what a terrific motorcycle! I was never uncomfortable, and never lacked for power, even passing at triple-digit speeds on occasion. The HeliBar risers, Sargent seat, and Madstad windshield bracket all played a part in that, I'm sure. But the Tenere's riding position is absolutely perfect for me. I used the (relatively) new Givi Trekker Dolomiti side and top cases and loved them. They're super solid, look great, are significantly less expensive than most hard cases, and their waterproof inner liners were easy at the end of the day to pull out to take into the hotel and leave the dirty hard cases behind. My SW-Motech tank bag and all of the Alt Rider bits and pieces also did their jobs well.
Bottom line is that there is nothing I'd change on this motorcycle. We're doing a 3,000 mile trip in September, and I can't wait!