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ballisticexchris
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I have been a lurker here for a few years. I finally saved and worked my butt off to get the bike of my dreams!! Sorry if it's in the wrong forum section. I'm just so excited!!
Here is the long winded story of my one day purchase experience:
https://www.wheelsinmotionmc.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventoryDetail&id=5077882&p=1&s=Year&d=D&t=new&sq=Super Tenere &fr=xnewinventory#unit-details-gallery-heading
My first call was a bunch of BS!! It was nothing but a bait and switch!! Screw that dealership. They did not even have the bike. Offered to sell me a 2018 for 14,000 plus fees. I can’t stand being lied to.
I ended up calling Berts Mega Mall and speaking with the young sales manager Jordan. They had a new standard 2017 Tenere advertised. I told him I was a cash customer and if they could let it go for my price OTD. He told me he would call back in a few minutes and give me a price. Came back with a price texted to me OTD complete ready to go. He said if I get the cashiers check and text a photo of it to him, he would have the shop do the PDI (pre delivery inspection) and have it ready for me when I get there.
The story gets better. After I had the check ready to go and texted it, I get a call from the “adventure bike specialist”, telling me the bike advertised was a used model with 7000 miles on it. They had a new 2017 ES (electronic suspension) model he would offer to me at the same price!! HOLY CRAP!! I asked if he was kidding me. Nope!! ES model brand new for the same price!! What a smoking deal!! I got a brand new ES bike for less than a standard model.
Carol and I got to the Mega Mall and were greeted and treated like a king and queen. Full on air conditioned lounge with padded couches and chairs and coffee bar. Simple paperwork to do. I had at least 4 different guys walking me through everything!! They even had it ready with a full tank of gas, and a pigtail for battery tender. Before taking off I had a really nice young man come out and go through all the features and make sure I was comfortable riding away.
I highly recommend this shop.
Check this out. Fully electronic suspension!! This is the full blown top of the line Tenere!! I did not even consider one of these because of the cost. These Tenere's have every single feature you can imagine!! Heated grips, cruise control, adjustable windscreen, LED lights, three different traction controls, unified braking, two ride modes (sport and touring), the list goes on. This is A LOT OF BIKE!!
Just the short ride home was almost overwhelming. The fanciest "street bike" I have ever owned was a Ninja 650R with Elka Suspension and dyno tuned with power commander.
My whole outlook on what this bike will be used for has changed with the first gear click out of the driveway. HOLY DAMN CRAP!! This is a amazing machine. I have been saving like a madman to get what I wanted. I can't wait until next week when I go nuts with accessorizing it to my liking. I have to be honest with myself and know this bike will be mostly pavement with a few mellow jeep trails. I have neither the skills or strength to do hard core off roading with it.
Some here might think I'm nuts. But I could not turn down the deal they had on the ES model. No more screwdriver or turning knobs. Some of the suspension threads take a hard line on how "ill handling" the OEM suspension is for anyone over 185lbs. Time will tell but I'm willing to bet it will be just fine with my 200lb body and some light luggage. It's pretty damn cool to push a button to change rebound, compression and preload settings.
I have my Beta for real dirt riding now. Pissing blood after an Iron Butt and beating up my body on a 800+ mile trip to Death Valley on a dirt bike is no longer fun for me.
Thank you for listening to my long winded buying experience.
I'll make sure to post up before and after pics in the appropriate sections as I accessorize my bike. I did not get much of a ride yet but here is the first pic of it in my driveway:
Here is the long winded story of my one day purchase experience:
https://www.wheelsinmotionmc.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventoryDetail&id=5077882&p=1&s=Year&d=D&t=new&sq=Super Tenere &fr=xnewinventory#unit-details-gallery-heading
My first call was a bunch of BS!! It was nothing but a bait and switch!! Screw that dealership. They did not even have the bike. Offered to sell me a 2018 for 14,000 plus fees. I can’t stand being lied to.
I ended up calling Berts Mega Mall and speaking with the young sales manager Jordan. They had a new standard 2017 Tenere advertised. I told him I was a cash customer and if they could let it go for my price OTD. He told me he would call back in a few minutes and give me a price. Came back with a price texted to me OTD complete ready to go. He said if I get the cashiers check and text a photo of it to him, he would have the shop do the PDI (pre delivery inspection) and have it ready for me when I get there.
The story gets better. After I had the check ready to go and texted it, I get a call from the “adventure bike specialist”, telling me the bike advertised was a used model with 7000 miles on it. They had a new 2017 ES (electronic suspension) model he would offer to me at the same price!! HOLY CRAP!! I asked if he was kidding me. Nope!! ES model brand new for the same price!! What a smoking deal!! I got a brand new ES bike for less than a standard model.
Carol and I got to the Mega Mall and were greeted and treated like a king and queen. Full on air conditioned lounge with padded couches and chairs and coffee bar. Simple paperwork to do. I had at least 4 different guys walking me through everything!! They even had it ready with a full tank of gas, and a pigtail for battery tender. Before taking off I had a really nice young man come out and go through all the features and make sure I was comfortable riding away.
I highly recommend this shop.
Check this out. Fully electronic suspension!! This is the full blown top of the line Tenere!! I did not even consider one of these because of the cost. These Tenere's have every single feature you can imagine!! Heated grips, cruise control, adjustable windscreen, LED lights, three different traction controls, unified braking, two ride modes (sport and touring), the list goes on. This is A LOT OF BIKE!!
Just the short ride home was almost overwhelming. The fanciest "street bike" I have ever owned was a Ninja 650R with Elka Suspension and dyno tuned with power commander.
My whole outlook on what this bike will be used for has changed with the first gear click out of the driveway. HOLY DAMN CRAP!! This is a amazing machine. I have been saving like a madman to get what I wanted. I can't wait until next week when I go nuts with accessorizing it to my liking. I have to be honest with myself and know this bike will be mostly pavement with a few mellow jeep trails. I have neither the skills or strength to do hard core off roading with it.
Some here might think I'm nuts. But I could not turn down the deal they had on the ES model. No more screwdriver or turning knobs. Some of the suspension threads take a hard line on how "ill handling" the OEM suspension is for anyone over 185lbs. Time will tell but I'm willing to bet it will be just fine with my 200lb body and some light luggage. It's pretty damn cool to push a button to change rebound, compression and preload settings.
I have my Beta for real dirt riding now. Pissing blood after an Iron Butt and beating up my body on a 800+ mile trip to Death Valley on a dirt bike is no longer fun for me.
Thank you for listening to my long winded buying experience.
I'll make sure to post up before and after pics in the appropriate sections as I accessorize my bike. I did not get much of a ride yet but here is the first pic of it in my driveway:
) Enthusiasm is awesome!! I have the exact same bike as yours. The Cobalt Blue is gorgeous on a sunny day. I too am mainly a pavement rider with light off-road, and curb hopping. I put some Mastech crash bars (Mastech PN103.009), and an Altrider skid plate; and that's it. I have Yamaha bags because I got a good deal, and they were "good enough" for what I needed. You will find that this bike will handle like a sport bike when you want it too. And don't believe a word about the ill handling if you're heavier than 185lbs. I'm 300lbs, and set my pre load at two helmets; I am on the assumption that each helmet is good for about 200lbs, and the luggage symbol for 50lbs. (max cargo is 450lbs) I add the "luggage" to the helmets when my wife rides, and the bike handles fine. Even in the curves. Play with the settings and you'll find the right one for you. I use the "S" mode always, but it will take some getting used to if you're coming from a carbureted bike. But, in "S"....damn! ::001::
