Pulling the plug and buying a Super T.

[fred-houston]

Greetings All,

I'm going to pull the plug tomorrow and purchase a 2016 Super T. I have been searching this forum for information and have been happy to find out what I was curious about . The only question I have at this point is I can purchase one with or without the electronic suspension. Is the electronic suspension really worth the extra money?

Thanks

 

[TimLaw]

When I bought my '14 brand new, the ES was $500 more. I thought I'd save the money and go with the non ES. For $500, the ES and heated grips are worth the money. I love my non ES because I never mess with the suspension, but if I did, it's done manually vs on the fly like the ES. I did shell out 2 bills for heated grips and saved another 2 bills doing it myself and buying the parts through a non Yama dealer. The key to buying the Tenere is finding a place that puts them on sale and doesn't charge the bullshit setup and freight charges.

 

[Use2btrix]

Greetings All,

I'm going to pull the plug tomorrow and purchase a 2016 Super T. I have been searching this forum for information and have been happy to find out what I was curious about . The only question I have at this point is I can purchase one with or without the electronic suspension. Is the electronic suspension really worth the extra money?

Thanks

Do you plan on ordering a new one or looking for a leftover? If you plan on ordering one or buying new, I have an EXCELLENT person I can set you up with in Houston, he's a sales manager at the dealer I bought my ST from in Houston about a month ago. Very good experience.

 

[VRODE]

Just got a 2016 ES. It was worth it for me because the roads around here vary widely and being able to change suspension settings on the fly really helps. If you ride smoother roads consistently it might not be too big a deal.

 

[barkingllizard]

can purchase one with or without the electronic suspension

yes...

Is the electronic suspension really worth the extra money?

yes.....

 

[fred-houston]

Do you plan on ordering a new one or looking for a leftover? If you plan on ordering one or buying new, I have an EXCELLENT person I can set you up with in Houston, he's a sales manager at the dealer I bought my ST from in Houston about a month ago. Very good experience.

The dealer I am dealing with has two, one with ES and one without. I just have to decide which one. I really don't like dealing with any dealer, but I do want a brand new one, so unfortunately I have to deal with them. I did search around, and they are giving me a pretty good drive out price.

 

[fred-houston]

Thanks for the replies. I guess I will be going with the ES, though I sure like the yellow bike.

 

[Chuck B]

The other side of ES vs NON....If you plan on keeping it awhile the suspension will wear out. Most aftermarket suspension shops won't touch ES type suspension. I'd rather swap in aftermarket suspension in the beginning as you get suspension that performs better than the ES in all situations and is easy to service down the road. If you sell the bike you can simply return the bike to stock and sell the aftermarket components separately.

 

[fred-houston]

The other side of ES vs NON....If you plan on keeping it awhile the suspension will wear out. Most aftermarket suspension shops won't touch ES type suspension. I'd rather swap in aftermarket suspension in the beginning as you get suspension that performs better than the ES in all situations and is easy to service down the road. If you sell the bike you can simply return the bike to stock and sell the aftermarket components separately.

Chuck, you bring up a valid point.

I currently have Elka Shocks on my BMWGS and really like them. I do plan on keeping the Super T for a very long time. As I was discussing it with the wife, I told her that this will probably be the last NEW bike I will ever purchase so I am going all in on it. My farkle list is growing longer every day. ::015::

I know from the comments posted here and in some other threads, the ES is definitely not a bad option. It appears to work as expected, but in the back of my mind I was wondering about the long term durability of it.

I am leaning towards the ES, but after your post, I am now reconsidering it. I probably won't make my final decision until it is time to write the check. ::008::

I have been sitting here for several hours trying to figure out what engine guards, panniers, skid plate, shield and so on and so on. This much I have narrowed down. For the shield I will first go with Madstad. I have one of their shields on another bike of mine and I really like it. For the seat I will go with Baldwin, I also have one on another bike, and actually like it better than my Russell that I had on the same bike. As for the luggage rack, panniers and engine guards, I have no idea at this point.

Thanks

 

[rider33]

Thanks for the replies. I guess I will be going with the ES, though I sure like the yellow bike.

failure to listen to things like that has cost me a great deal of money over the years. Motorcycles are not inherently a practical thing, your basic econo-box is a lot more flexible. Bikes are about the senses, emotion, the rush of wind at your face and a levlel of connection that transcends logic. If you really like the yellow one, buy the yellow one, ES be damned.

 

[Davesax36]

Bumot cases.... So great.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Congrats on getting the new bike.


I'm another who chose non-ES and have been happy with it.


Make sure to check prices on Cycle Trader, as there are some screaming deals when you remember that all the 2014-2016 bikes are the same other than paint color.

 

[Use2btrix]

I also went non-ES on my '15. I like the idea of upgrading the suspension more down the road.

As for accessories you mention, in the last month I've added Bumot Panniers, ACD Skid Plate, And Altrider engine guards. I did a ton of research and they all had rave reviews, and after install they are all very, very high quality. Fit and finish is second to none. Of course, that can make some install a mild pain with such tight tolerances, but you know everything is attached very well. I had a super hard time deciding on the panniers, but after a phone call and the Bumot suggestions I did a ton of research and couldn't find any negative reviews. Very high quality.

 

[jimyamaha]

All the non ES owners will tell you the extra money is not worth it, but as an ES owner i'll say if you can afford the extra then its a no brainer as the heated grips are great and the suspension is a great system and like the non ES it takes a bit of fiddling to find 'your' settings but its with buttons rather than tools.
*que non ES backlash .......*

 

[fred-houston]

jimyamaha, I agree with your post. I guess the bottom line is I had to go with my heart which was the yellow bike. I really like the yellow over the black. It wasn't a money issue, just a personal choice.

Done Deal, bought and purchased. I will pick it up tomorrow.

 

[Chuck B]

Congrats on the bike!

I use to buy one to two new bikes a year...did that for at least 15yrs straight. However, I've reached the age I don't need the latests/greatests and while I can't say my S10 is my last new bike it will be quite a while till I do or something special captures my eye. The last few years I've been spending time looking for/purchasing used bikes then fixing them up and flipping them. Money isn't the real reason...just an opportunity to try out completely different bikes. Never thought I'd like the HD Road King or little Kawi W650. And the Aprilia SVX550 I just sold was very very special bike. I could not ride it on the street otherwise I'd been in jail within the hour. What a blast!

As for the S10...it fits us for 2 up exploring here in the desert SW. Its a keeper...

I went with the ACD skid plate. Main reason is Arizona has at least 1/2 doz rocks...ok, more like its all rocks and the ACD bolts to the frame rather than the engine sump like most do for the S10. For crash bars I picked up Altrider brand. Rear rack I went with basic SWMotech. Easy as its predrilled for various top cases I already own; Givi. Panniers...I'm a firm believer in that hard bags remain on the road and soft bags go offroad. I picked up a full set of Moskomoto.com 35L Backcountry bags. Madstad...its a nice bracket, however, The windscreen can really shake when offroad. I just remove it for offroad....bracket is small enough to stash in a pannier.

 

[Checkswrecks]

That yellow is sharp.
Congratulations Kenny Roberts!

 

[Steve_h80]

Bikes are about the senses, emotion, the rush of wind at your face and a levlel of connection that transcends logic. If you really like the yellow one, buy the yellow one, ES be damned.

::026::

 

[Davesax36]

I really like the yellow.

 

[rider33]

Re: Pulling the plug and buying a Super T

jimyamaha, I agree with your post. I guess the bottom line is I had to go with my heart which was the yellow bike. I really like the yellow over the black. It wasn't a money issue, just a personal choice.

Done Deal, bought and purchased. I will pick it up tomorrow.

'good call and nice looking bike. The other nice thing about that bike is that they are not going to be making a zillion of them, it will always be kind of special, sort of like a triple black GS......'enjoy!