First of all, what a great member forum here! I have been lurking since January and reading all that is the Super Tenere. Currently own a 2012 KLR and of course have farkled that crap out of it! 8). Previously came from a BMW R1200RT Cam head. Once I got the KLR and dabbled off road, I knew that the BMW would be sold to get a long distance 2 up capable touring machine, that can go off road. I was for 20+ years a street rider even though I learned on dirt in my teens.
I looked at the Triumph 1200, Ducati, passed on the BMW as I already owned a BMW. Eventually settled on the Yamaha(bike #9) as it ticked all the right boxes for me.
I had ordered my very first Yamaha in early February and it finally arrived 2 days ago to my front driveway!
Now I'm not going to be crazy on this bike like some of you good folks who think this is a 250cc dirt bike, but gravel and fire trails will be the ticket and a good heap of tarmac. That and the bones aren't as flexible as they used to be. ::014:: I'm middle aged, short 5'7", 170 lb, balding so that should give you a perspective ::007::
Here she is in mostly stock glory:
Let the farkling begin!
I think that the farkling is very strong tendency here, maybe even more so than the KLR so the wallet will get lighter :'(
Had the dealer put in the OEM heated grips, Heidenau K60 Scouts, PIAA 530 LED driving lights, and twisted throttle fuzeblock. I did the worldcrosser decal pack(most of it), starting install of Jesse luggage(where are the instructions on this expensive package arggghhh!----finally got the panniers on), Madstad bracket with GPS mount, OEM Yamaha wind wings, Super T tank protector, OEM Yamaha headlight protector. I have yet to install the Altrider skidplate and crash bars.
Can you tell we have a looong winter! ::010::
Here's hoping to learn more from this forum and maybe meet up with one or more of you in the future.
I looked at the Triumph 1200, Ducati, passed on the BMW as I already owned a BMW. Eventually settled on the Yamaha(bike #9) as it ticked all the right boxes for me.
I had ordered my very first Yamaha in early February and it finally arrived 2 days ago to my front driveway!
Now I'm not going to be crazy on this bike like some of you good folks who think this is a 250cc dirt bike, but gravel and fire trails will be the ticket and a good heap of tarmac. That and the bones aren't as flexible as they used to be. ::014:: I'm middle aged, short 5'7", 170 lb, balding so that should give you a perspective ::007::
Here she is in mostly stock glory:
Let the farkling begin!
I think that the farkling is very strong tendency here, maybe even more so than the KLR so the wallet will get lighter :'(Had the dealer put in the OEM heated grips, Heidenau K60 Scouts, PIAA 530 LED driving lights, and twisted throttle fuzeblock. I did the worldcrosser decal pack(most of it), starting install of Jesse luggage(where are the instructions on this expensive package arggghhh!----finally got the panniers on), Madstad bracket with GPS mount, OEM Yamaha wind wings, Super T tank protector, OEM Yamaha headlight protector. I have yet to install the Altrider skidplate and crash bars.
Can you tell we have a looong winter! ::010::
Here's hoping to learn more from this forum and maybe meet up with one or more of you in the future.
