FS: 2013 Super Tenere Bought New in '14 - Setup to be a True ADV Bike

[Bushyar15]

2013 Super Tenere bought new in July 2014. Still has one more year on YES . ~4k on the odometer. This bike has been set-up to be a true ADV bike. Equally at home in the dirt as on the road. Set-up to ride the COBDR or any BDR with ease. Used, not abused, well maintained. Believe me last thing I want is to be stuck with a broken down bike in the back country.

Fly-in and ride home any path you choose…

Of particular note, the suspension has been upgraded with .95 springs in the front and an 850lb spring in the back. This bike handles riding onroad way better than stock and now can actually do off-road duty very well. Ride is not harsh.

Comes with the following additions;

• OEM Side cases – a few minor scrapes on the lower edge plastic from a few naps, no dents or dings
• Corbin Seat – phenomenally comfortable
• Yoshimura RS3 Slip-on
• Altrider Skidplate – a few dings and scratches from rocks
• Altrider Crashbars – some scratches from a few naps
• Altrider joint guard
• Altrider rear “luggage” rack
• Altrider sidestand foot enlarger
• Touratech headlight guard/grill
• PIAA lights w/bar handle switch mount
• Eastern Beaver PC-8
• Worldcrosser copy fork guards wrapped in 3M CF Vinyl
• Rox Riser 2”
• RideOnAdv long lines to accommodate Rox Risers
• SW Motech GPS Mount
• Pyramid infill panel
• V-stream mid-height shield
• OEM Winglets
• BMC Air filter
• ASV shorty clutch and brake levers – 5 year warranty against breakage
• Stoltec .95 front springs
• RideonADV rear Shock Collar
• Eibach 850lb spring
• Modified folding shift lever
• Techspec tank grips
• Mitas Dakar E07s – around 2.5k on them with plenty of tread on them
• Spare OEM Clutch lever
• Spare OEM Brake lever
• Spare Shifter

Will include the OEM parts that I replaced and put in my garage, that I can find, such as stock pegs, wind screen, etc.

This bike has been taken off-road (why else own it), and has been on its side a few times from very low-speed tip-overs. No crashes! Low–speed crawling tip-overs or coming to a stop on uneven terrain and tipping. Other than the skidplate and crashbars, there are a couple minor scratches on the plastic and the tank has a couple scratches. I think I must have had some small rocks caught between my pant and the tank which scratched it.

Asking 11k FIRM.

I will not part out the bike unless I wind up trading it in and at that point I’ll post up what is available. So please don’t ask about what parts I’m willing to sell at this time.

And I’m sure people want to know why I’m selling; Colorado has a lot of trails and off-road areas to ride. I feel the bike is too heavy and too tall for me. Its one thing when the bike is on its side on nice even pavement. Its another when its not and the ground is sandy, soft, slippery, less than perfect. I also have a short inseam, 31”. I’m on my toes on pavement. Off-road, uneven terrain makes it all the more difficult. That’s why the few “naps” the bike has taken. Also some of the trails/road however you categorize them is better suited to a smaller dual-sport (I know this is partly my lack of off-road experience as the “Usual Suspects” have no problems where I’m struggling).

This set-up is amazing. No lie when I say it works as good off-road as on-road…

Pictures taken today. (Tail Bag, Tank Bag, GPS Units and Garmin cradles are NOT included in sale) Still a little dirty from the last ride. Not bad enough to warrant a bath...







The tanks scratch;

 

[Checkswrecks]

Wow, sorry to see you go, especially so quickly.
glws

 

[Bushyar15]

Thanks. Believe me, even now I'm waffling... I really love this bike and am trying to convince myself that with more time and practice I'll be able to ride where I want to.. Only thing is I don't know how to practice making my legs longer

Wow, sorry to see you go, especially so quickly.
glws

 

[AVGeek]

Thanks. Believe me, even now I'm waffling... I really love this bike and am trying to convince myself that with more time and practice I'll be able to ride where I want to.. Only thing is I don't know how to practice making my legs longer

I'd say sign up for an ADV riding course. I seem to recall seeing one operating up your way.

Or just keep adding to the stable! Either way, just because you sell the bike (check out) doesn't mean you can (or have to) leave! (My apologies to the Eagles...)

 

[Don in Lodi]

Thanks. Believe me, even now I'm waffling... I really love this bike and am trying to convince myself that with more time and practice I'll be able to ride where I want to.. Only thing is I don't know how to practice making my legs longer

Didn't notice lowering links in your shopping list. Have you given any thought to lowering it a bit to get your feet more firmly planted? It's easy to do.

 

[Bushyar15]

Deleted my original response/reply as I had not done any research/searching on the board regarding the lower links. Now that I have it seems like a very good consideration and will try them

I posted my thoughts concerns on the original thread regarding lowering links….

Thanks!

Didn't notice lowering links in your shopping list. Have you given any thought to lowering it a bit to get your feet more firmly planted? It's easy to do.

 

[Checkswrecks]

The lowering links are a great idea. Your wallet is going to take a beating either way and you already know that you like the Tenere, so my thought would be to do less off road till you can pick up a small bike you can do the serious off-road riding with. Think of it as an investment in preserving what you already have, and then having the best of both worlds.


btw - Karen recently asked why I really have the WR250, since I ride the Tenere so much more. She's right about the relative amounts, but I got to recognize that riding the big bike off road is work when I want to play. It's also great to have the little bike available when somebody is over and we want to ride together, just run to town for an errand, etc.

 

[patrickg450]

Deleted my original response/reply as I had not done any research/searching on the board regarding the lower links. Now that I have it seems like a very good consideration and will try them

I posted my thoughts concerns on the original thread regarding lowering links….

Thanks!

Spend the 100 bucks on Jaxon's links. I grew up in Parker and Aurora, I know what you are saying................here is what I am saying...............5'7" whit a 29 inseam ( I wear 30, shut it snake). I amaze my tall friends off road. It is all up there/here.......(pointing to my head) you can ride that bike. Try it, Trust me. Try to lose some weight, the bike not you. Sure it is heavy but I have slapped side to side on gravel roads more than once. Once you get going height is not an issue. Doing slow tight stuff? Hold your RPM's at 2K and feather that clutch!!!!!!! It is a wear item and I have over 20K on mine with out a hick-up.


Ride on Man

 

[Bushyar15]

I hear ya, what the others have said, and the "Denver Usual Suspects"… I need to take a class(es) and practice, practice, practice. 30 years of road riding/road racing doesn't mean crap on the dirt. Right now I have to consciously think about what I'm doing in the dirt. Its too early (lack of experience) to be muscle memory right now. And only practice will improve that. I do get momentum is my friend as one particular "challenging" section a couple weeks ago, I knew I could not stop, fall or anything like that. It was steep and loose and even the experienced riders standards. BUT I had to think about everything, throttle, clutch body position on the bike. I know with time it will come naturally…

The lowering links are on their way…

I think my current plan is to keep the bike; take an ADV class, practice, and get a smaller bike for those challenging places…


Gonna ask the Mods to delete this for sale thread tomorrow

Spend the 100 bucks on Jaxon's links. I grew up in Parker and Aurora, I know what you are saying................here is what I am saying...............5'7" whit a 29 inseam ( I wear 30, shut it snake). I amaze my tall friends off road. It is all up there/here.......(pointing to my head) you can ride that bike. Try it, Trust me. Try to lose some weight, the bike not you. Sure it is heavy but I have slapped side to side on gravel roads more than once. Once you get going height is not an issue. Doing slow tight stuff? Hold your RPM's at 2K and feather that clutch!!!!!!! It is a wear item and I have over 20K on mine with out a hick-up.


Ride on Man

 

[Checkswrecks]

Great discussion about pros and cons and an evolving line of thought, so hopefully Bushy won't mind the thread being locked instead of deleted.
[pm AvGeek or I if you do prefer deleting.]