Must resist...can't stop...ooohhh alright!

[Reveille]

First off, great forum. ::012:: I have learned a lot reading the past couple of weeks. I currently have a well farkled DR650 that I love and plan to keep indefinitely. I have been seriously lusting on a new 2012 Super Ten and nearly dropped the cash last night. I decided to do a bit more research to help educate myself prior to buying. I haven't ridden one yet but the dealer has offered to set up a test ride which I plan to do this Friday. I am 6'4" 225lbs with a 38" inseam and with the seat at the lowered position my knee caps are pressed against the side cowls...ouch. ::007:: I had the dealer raise the seat and I clear but barely. I am hoping seat concepts can make a bit taller version or tilt the seat base to help out a bit. I love my DR650 tall version from Seat Concepts. ::008:: Lowering the pegs would be awesome but the brackets are welded to the frame so ???? I am sure I can make the ergos work without too many issues. Looking forward to riding and adding it to my stable. ::001:: See you around

 

[rem]

Welcome on, Reveille ..... you're moving in the right direction. I'm sure there are some tall boys on the Forum who can give you some tips. Keep us posted. In the meantime, ::004:: to the Forum. R. ::022::

 

[clint64]

::004:: to the forum. There are a number of tall guys on the forum that should be able to answer your questions. You might consider posting in general discussion forum for more answers.

 

[pteppic]

Welcome, Reveille. I'm 6'4" and 232 with a 34" inseam. To give proper credit, I once sat on Don in Lodi's bike, then did the same to mine : 2" Rox risers and pull the bar back a little, and pegs from Twisted Throttle. They are wider, and have the option of mounting 1/2" lower. It makes a lot of difference.

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[Reveille]

Thanks all for the warm welcome. I will post up in the general forum once I study up some. ::024:: I run the mark 2 pivotpegz on my DR650 in the lowered position and that along with lowering brackets makes my 45 year old knees much happier when I need to pop up on the pegs. ::008::

 

[RED CAT]

The S10 has a lot more room than your DR650. You will be a happy camper. ::001::

 

[klunsford]

::004:: from Oklahoma! You can make it what you want that is for sure...

 

[Reveille]

The S10 has a lot more room than your DR650. You will be a happy camper. ::001::

Well my DR has been heavily modded for my tall stature. Here is a recent picture. Notice how low the pegs are and how high the seat is... Seat height is 37" and I can easily flat foot while stopped. I am amped that the S10 is roomy. test riding tomorrow and most likely signing the papers shortly after. ::024::

 

[barkingllizard]

a simple hello, Reveille.....

 

[cosmic]

::004:: from Croatia!


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[creggur]

As some have said before; The Tenere is 80% complete off the showroom floor - Yamaha did this on purpose so you could make the bike your own. I believe that 100%!

 

[Reveille]

As some have said before; The Tenere is 80% complete off the showroom floor - Yamaha did this on purpose so you could make the bike your own. I believe that 100%!

I'll drink to that ::003:: Oh ya, here is my new 80% 2012 S10, in the fastest color of course. ::26::

 

[creggur]

Great color choice, and congrats on the new ride!
Let the farkling begin in...3...2...1...

 

[True Grip]

::004:: Congratulations! Good time of the year for a new bike, well its always a good time for a new bike. This one will lengthen your horizon.

 

[Reveille]

So I am not sure if I told you guys but I picked up the new bike Friday after work and rode from the dealer in Illinois up to Wisconsin where I stayed the night at my brothers in Pewaukee. This morning I met up with a group of riders from ADV, 19 in total and we proceeded to ride 150 miles of rustic roads. I then rode 160 miles back home. Just sitting at a bit over 500 miles and she finally made it home to her new stable. I went ahead and introduced the new stable mates to one another. I think they make a great pair ::008::

 

[SugarHighRider]

Congrats on bringing her home! Resistance is and indeed was futile!

 

[squarebore]

Good onya mate, definitely the best bike I have ever owned. I'm pretty tall and I love it.

 

[William42]

Welcome from central Illinois.

 

[Icecold Dan]

Hey Reveille! Welcome to the site and congrats on your new Super Tenere! I remember you from the DR Riders site. Reveille is a good guy and I'm sure will be a valuable contributor as time goes on.

Dan

 

[Reveille]

Thanks Dan,

Glad to see you over here as well ::008:: Yes I am also over on DRRiders pretty often and help out with the moderating duties. Loving this site but my wallet seems a bit lighter lately ::025::