Old Scratch
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Just purchased a lightly traveled Super Tenere. Road a 1998 Ultra Classic for 22 years. Commuted almost daily. I must say I thoroughly enjoy the Yamaha. Should have switched years ago. Cheers!
Harley to Super Tenere
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EricV
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Welcome to the forum neighbor. I hope you continue to enjoy the S10 for many miles. The Ultra is a good bike too, but boy, what a change you made!
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RCinNC
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I rode a Road King for a decade, then switched to a V-Strom back in 2012 and then to the Super Tenere in 2014. I've never regretted the change. I don't have any complaints about my HD; it gave me absolutely reliable service for 10 years. However, in spite of the Road King's reputation as a touring bike, the S10 was a markedly better touring platform for me. Better ergonomics, more room for a passenger, and a more practical luggage system. Plus, it was able to handle dirt and gravel that would have been a real issue for the 800 pound plus weight of the RK.
I'm glad I owned the Harley, and 67,000 miles later, I'm just as glad I got the Yamaha.
I'm glad I owned the Harley, and 67,000 miles later, I'm just as glad I got the Yamaha.
SkunkWorks
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Welcome from Colorado!
I love my S10 for what she is, and the smiles she puts on my face!
I love my S10 for what she is, and the smiles she puts on my face!
Welcome to the group!
s.ga.rider
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I had a soft tail standard, heritage and a road king in the past. Great bikes but I am much happier with the tenere.
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Welcome from VT!
Avalanche123
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I made the switch too 1.5 yrs ago from a 2015 RG. Initially it was like "what have I done" and then transitioned to where I am at today, "boy I am glad I did that!". I had a few HD's but honestly the 2017 Super T is much better suited to me and I get a longer season out if it riding it on dusty unswept highways in early season to cold rainy fall weather we get here in norther BC Canada.
Highwayman
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Hello from So Cal!
Own a built 16 Streetglide and built 17 Dyna Low Rider S. Love em and theyll be my forever HDs, they arent going anywhere and I dont see anything from the moco that has my interest and the M8 has pulled em away from what I wanted in my HDs. Theres a reason I have the latest years with the Twincam.
But, I hear ya. The Tenere is such a damn good bike! Its actually become my tourer of choice, even over my tourer! Welcome to the club!
Own a built 16 Streetglide and built 17 Dyna Low Rider S. Love em and theyll be my forever HDs, they arent going anywhere and I dont see anything from the moco that has my interest and the M8 has pulled em away from what I wanted in my HDs. Theres a reason I have the latest years with the Twincam.
But, I hear ya. The Tenere is such a damn good bike! Its actually become my tourer of choice, even over my tourer! Welcome to the club!
barkingllizard
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congrats on your new ride, Old Scratch, with a simple hello...
Nikolajsen
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dannyv
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Never ridden a Harley. Sometimes I wonder if I am missing something. Oh well!
Old Scratch
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My Ultra racked up 256000 miles. That Evo was dead nuts reliable. I grew disillusioned with
They Harley guys at work are keeping their distance..lol. But they don't ride much anyway and I hammer them about it!
Old Scratch
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I loved my Ultra Classic. It served me well for a long time. It was time for a change. The Yamaha is such a well balanced bike and appears to be easy to maintain.
I've ridden two, a long time ago & for a short distance. They felt heavy as hell. I was very surprised, expecting all the weight to be low on the bike. I had very low confidence riding them. On the flip side, the 'Wing felt lighter than what I expected, and was much easier to ride. For me, the Tenere is the easiest bike to ride compared to all the rest.
Wondered the same thing so rented one in Hawaii. Now know it is all the HD folks missing something.
Stantdm
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Welcome. I switched from a metric cruiser to the ST and love it.