eemsreno
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I have a set of big blocks on hand incase I have to get serious.
Right on. I’m amazed where these beasts can go with the right pilot on board.I have a set of big blocks on hand incase I have to get serious.
That's not a skid plate, it's a gravel guard. A sump mounted 'skid plate' just means a broken sump if you tag anything solid. Cast aluminum doesn't bend, it breaks.This is the bike I’m looking to buy. It has the skid plate and crash bars already installed. Plus the bags. I just need to ad some knobbies and maybe a bigger windshield
These guys must want to put you to sleep if they are referring you to some of my ride reports.
I just like seeing new things off the beaten path and sometimes that takes us on some rough trails.
Here are some links to a few, you'll probably be good and rested up after reading them.
Alaska with my wife.
https://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?threads/2up-to-hyder-alaska-to-see-the-bears.12837/
Alaska with 2 other Super Tenere's
https://advrider.com/f/threads/three-of-tbdbitw-ride-to-alsaka.1087923/
Here is a White Rim Trail trip.
https://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?threads/moab-white-rim-trail-2013.9648/
Here is 4 Super Tenere's out in some of Utah's back country.
https://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?threads/the-not-so-straight-and-narrow-road-to-zion.20590/
No tire will transform this or any bike. My guess the rider of the Africa Twin had more to do with the drop than his E-07's did. And likewise the dozen riders that cleared the deep sand were not successful solely due to their big blocks.Those tires look spooky!! You sure are braver than me. I made the decision a few years back to only have a full on big block style knobby for any off-road travel. I figure if they will last between oil changes then I'm good. Back in May I was at a rally at Mojave National Preserve. Almost everyone had the big blocks on their adventure bikes. One guy had the Mitas E07's on his Africa Twin. About a dozen of us made it through a deep sand section and his bike did the smack down. I understand the "chevron style" tires last longer but I want something safer.
Congrats and don't forget to post a couple pics of your new toy!Thanks everyone for your opinions. I signed on the dotted line today so I should be picking up my new Tenere next week sometime
In this case it was 100% tire choice. Chevron style tires are not good in deep sand or mud. I personally will not compromise on tires for longevity. Rider skill does come into play. But not in the situation we were in. This guy was a very good rider.No tire will transform this or any bike. My guess the rider of the Africa Twin had more to do with the drop than his E-07's did. And likewise the dozen riders that cleared the deep sand were not successful solely due to their big blocks.
If eemsreno used big blocks for his Alaska trip he would probably have used 5 tires and had 3 tire changes (2 rear, 1 front) on the road to make it back home. A tire set that can complete the entire 14k mile trip welcomes a little compromise/sacrifice. I don't think he ever airs down his tires either. I tend to do the same, run 38f/40r all conditions. With the uber stiff sidewalls of the E-07 Dakar airing down doesn't buy you that much anyway except for increased wear.
Right on!! Happy for you sir!!Thanks everyone for your opinions. I signed on the dotted line today so I should be picking up my new Tenere next week sometime
Will doCongrats and don't forget to post a couple pics of your new toy!
Thanks I will keep that in mindIf you plan to ride over sticky mud, you might want to consider raising the front fender. Otherwise, it can get packed full, as happened to mine in the two posts below from 2012. The wheel won't turn and the bike can't steer, and if you continue, the fender can snap off. I was looking for excitement and I got it!
https://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?threads/who-wants-to-raise-there-front-fender.6011/page-2#post-105732
You are in a while different category than me!! My gosh you do some serious miles on and off road. 2 thumbs up!!I have a set of big blocks on hand incase I have to get serious.
And make sure you ride with a couple friends to help you pick it up lolTill you fall over, or get stuck, the S10 is as good off road as a stock KLR. You just can't forget that it weighs 600lbs...