Howdy from Central Texas

[OldMan007]

I'm on the hunt for my next bike, which I believe is going to be a Super Tenere. Last 2 bikes were a TW200 then a Ducati Scrambler Desert Storm. I've found that after taking on some off road above my skill level, that I probably prefer more street than dirt. But I still want to hit a few dirt/gravel county roads around me. I'm also wanting to do some longer rides. I thought about a FJR, but after sitting on one, I didn't like the ergos. I'm a big guy and the FJR felt cramped, just from sitting on it. So, here we go!

 

[bimota]

warm welcome

from S Wales UK

Rob

 

[TenereGUY]

I'm 6'3", 32" inseam I put Helibar setbacks on for ergonomics and a tall VStream windshield that is it and bike fits me great.
Welcome from Northern Illinois.

 

[Sierra1]

Welcome, from Joshua. I too have a TW, and my kid has an FJR. The riding position on the Tenere is better than the FJR. I'm a pavement princess and the Tenere is my favorite bike ever.

 

[AusTexS10]

Welcome, from Joshua. I too have a TW, and my kid has an FJR. The riding position on the Tenere is better than the FJR. I'm a pavement princess and the Tenere is my favorite bike ever.

"Princess?" Pavement princess sounds more like a fancy term for streetwalker, lol, but I know whereof you speak.

 

[Cycledude]

I'm 6'3", 32" inseam I put Helibar setbacks on for ergonomics and a tall VStream windshield that is it and bike fits me great.
Welcome from Northern Illinois.

Oops you forgot to mention different springs front and rear along with a different seat.

So far the non slippery Corbin seat I got from you has been working excellent for me but about 300 miles in a day has been the longest ride so far.

 

[TenereGUY]

Oops you forgot to mention different springs front and rear along with a different seat.

So far the non slippery Corbin seat I got from you has been working excellent for me but about 300 miles in a day has been the longest ride so far.

Lol, I was talking ergonomics... I also did the Alaskan trip of 12,630 miles on the stock seat with an Airhawk seat pad. Suspension is an individual thing and depends on how you're going to ride it... so those didn't get mentioned. Yes, I bought Cycledude's RDL seat after the trip as it was to tall for him but nice for me. So full disclosure, I did a lot of things which are chronicled in my thread "What TenereGUY has been up to" but if being a big guy means around my height the ergonomics are good. If you're heavy or going to be riding two up then a rear shock spring change is in your future... and also a fork spring upgrade to linear springs would help.

Glad you're liking the Corbin non-slip seat.

 

[TenereGUY]

Welcome, from Joshua. I too have a TW, and my kid has an FJR. The riding position on the Tenere is better than the FJR. I'm a pavement princess and the Tenere is my favorite bike ever.

I thought you were a "Prince"

 

[Sierra1]

. . . . sounds more like a fancy term for streetwalker. . . .

Well, you know, in these hard economic times.

 

[barkingllizard]

a simple hello, OldMan007...

 

[cycledelic relic]

Hey OldMan...
Id offer up a nice Super Ten for ya...but I sold my last one just about a year ago
Ive had three of em since 2016....2 2014s & the first...a 2013. You couldnt ask for a better all round travellin bike

Now..Ive got this Tiger Explorer....& Im ready ta sell it. (Also have a Tiger 800 so dont need both)

 

[Matt51F1]

Hello from Australia

 

[Wenisgoodenuf]

Greetings from Canada

 

[OldMan007]

Picked her up this morning. 1 owner 2013 in mint condition. Let the adventures begin!

 

[gunslinger_006]

2013 gang!

Welcome.


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[Em35 Templar]

Just got my 2012 yesterday, what a blast to ride, plan on many Tex miles and abroad as well, compared to my DR650 the ST feels so road worthy and just an awesome machine.

Picked her up this morning. 1 owner 2013 in mint condition. Let the adventures begin!

w

 

[AusTexS10]

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Picked her up this morning. 1 owner 2013 in mint condition. Let the adventures begin!

Welcome and congrats. I see you live in one of the better riding areas of the state. Plus you got the best color, just like my 2013, Eeyore.

 

[Madhatter]

a completely stock 2013 ,very nice .... buy a skid plate first then crash bars then luggage then you will be ready for anything ... welcome from Buda.

 

[Wenisgoodenuf]

Greetings from Canada