Hello

[huchieglide]

Hi, my name really is Bob. Been lurking on this site for a bit now. Been considering a new bike recently and the Tenere keeps rising to the top of the list. The incremental updates to the 2014 Tenere are very appealing. Wish heated grips came on the non ES version. Currently I am riding a Yamaha FJR and KLR650. Been a member of the FJR forum since I plunked down my deposit. Not a big poster, but great people there. FJR is currently for sale. I know there are many former and current fjr owners on this site. The fjr is a great machine but being in my 9th year of owning it I am ready for something new(different). Owned a 2002 Vstrom prior to the fjr. I would like to get back to the more upright riding position with more leg room and wider bars. Also would like to travel on some of the better dirt and gravel roads. I also want a larger adventure bike since I ride 2up quite often.


One question I will post here. Concerning the ES model, for those of you that have it do you find it a very convenient luxury? After fiddling with it early in ownership do you mess with it much or is it pretty much set the way you like and now don't think of it much? I guess one of my concerns is this is a motorbike with a lot of electronics and I am thinking hmmm, is this just something else to malfunction. Also how does this effect the cost of shock upgrade or replacement?

Thanks gang, hopefully I can get the FJR sold and pick up a 2014 Tenere.

 

[2112]

::004:: from the UK

 

[Arso 032]

::004:: from Serbia!!!

 

[BravoBravo]

Hi Bob. ::004:: to the forum! I have a 2012 Super Tenere, so of course it does not have electronic suspension, but I am not sure I would opt for ES, given the choice. I tend not to fuss with my suspension as is, and like you have said, it is one more electronic component that could fail. Having said that, it is a Yamaha, so failure is much less likely than with some other marques. It is too bad the standard version does not come with heated grips, but that is easily remedied by adding Oxford heated hand grips, much less pricey than the factory option, and very functional.

Best regards,

Bruce

 

[klunsford]

After owning a 2012 and now a 2014 ES, I am sold on the added items.. makes the ease of changing suspension settings a breeze with no turns of a screw driver or knob when going from one to two up or vice versa. I also like the new dash and of course the heated grips that don't have to be added is heaven. Did I say I really, really like my ES?

 

[barkingllizard]

a simple hello, huchieglide, heated grips are a necessity IMO... work the cost into your deal, Yamaha OEM is good, Oxford is good...
from my reading on the ES, many are using the system as designed, single 2 up, loaded as well as changing soft and firm while off road and on

more weight on the bike = firm up suspension

off road or trail = softer

on road = back to firm

hope that helps.....

 

[escapefjrtist]

Welcome from metro Seattle Bob!

Lots of options out there for upgrading a non-electronic suspension Tenere. I'm not aware of any aftermarket solution for the ES shock yet. If the ES Tenere shock is similar to the ES FJR, it's rebuildable although you're still stuck with stock settings and valving.

Good luck with the decision!

--G

 

[gekken]

Hi Bob! From Seattle area.

 

[bigbob]

As an ES owner I like being able to change preload in 10 seconds. Also like hitting a rough section of road and immediately setting the suspension to soft for my comfort.

 

[jiml53]

Welcome aboard Bob!!!

::021::

Jim

 

[cosmic]

::004:: Welcome from Croatia! ::008::