After excruciating 3 weeks, I finally rode the bike home (thanks to the early spring signs in NJ). The dealer was kind enough to store the bike in the meantime.
Wanted to thank everyone on this forum for the quality threads and insight regarding the different aspects of the S10. Surely helped newbies like myself to navigate through the different accessories choices.
Based on these discussions, I have pre-ordered a bunch of basic accessories from the dealer. Although I was hoping to mount these as a “binding” experience, due to a misunderstanding, the dealer did it free of charge. As you can see from the photos, the following is already mounted: Givi - E41 hard bags and side case holders PLR367, Yamaha skid slate and side Wind deflectors.
That first ride was fairly smooth, although worth mentioning a few observations. At one point the ‘E’ letter started flashing and a counter on the dashboard started to go up….. Wasn’t sure what is the range of the bike on the reserve tank, but figured that I should last for at least 10 miles before the next known gas station.
As for buffeting, the stock windshield in its original position with the wind deflectors was not too bad but still noticeable. Probably unbearable for a long ride. Made a mental note that the MadStad, waiting in the garage, had to be mounted that same night before the next morning ride.
Currently on order are a few additional add-ons: Altrider Engine guard, Touratech large sidestand foot, Worldcrosser tank pad, and I have a RAM GPS mount from the retired Vulcan 750.
Would be curious to hear your thoughts on what should be the next single “must have” accessory/ modification, assuming that I would be doing 90% of my riding on paved back roads.
Oh yes, do I need to mention the permanent smile and screaming into the helmet throughout this homecoming ride…. ::015::
Cheers,
p.s: apologies if the English is not perfect.
Wanted to thank everyone on this forum for the quality threads and insight regarding the different aspects of the S10. Surely helped newbies like myself to navigate through the different accessories choices.
Based on these discussions, I have pre-ordered a bunch of basic accessories from the dealer. Although I was hoping to mount these as a “binding” experience, due to a misunderstanding, the dealer did it free of charge. As you can see from the photos, the following is already mounted: Givi - E41 hard bags and side case holders PLR367, Yamaha skid slate and side Wind deflectors.
That first ride was fairly smooth, although worth mentioning a few observations. At one point the ‘E’ letter started flashing and a counter on the dashboard started to go up….. Wasn’t sure what is the range of the bike on the reserve tank, but figured that I should last for at least 10 miles before the next known gas station.
As for buffeting, the stock windshield in its original position with the wind deflectors was not too bad but still noticeable. Probably unbearable for a long ride. Made a mental note that the MadStad, waiting in the garage, had to be mounted that same night before the next morning ride.
Currently on order are a few additional add-ons: Altrider Engine guard, Touratech large sidestand foot, Worldcrosser tank pad, and I have a RAM GPS mount from the retired Vulcan 750.
Would be curious to hear your thoughts on what should be the next single “must have” accessory/ modification, assuming that I would be doing 90% of my riding on paved back roads.
Oh yes, do I need to mention the permanent smile and screaming into the helmet throughout this homecoming ride…. ::015::
Cheers,
p.s: apologies if the English is not perfect.
