Test rode a Super Tenere today

[Rubberbaby]

Well my dreams of owning one just got that much closer and I am even more motivated.. there is a ST at our Dealership in Esquimalt that was available for test rides. Trying to be objective while riding...but all the research I have done..only confirmed the fact I WANT ONE. What struck me..and I have seen it posted a few times..is once the ST is underway it is soooo nimble. Considering it weights about 6 pounds less than my VMAX.. the drive was so different..yet steller. Now the deal with my wife is 1) sell my dear VMAX AKA Brutus.. and 2) when I return from Sea ( Im in the Can Navy) I can go forth and get one.
Just wanted to add my 2 bits that never having a New Motorcycle before...what a Bike/ platform to choose from
Best Regards..
BuggyBumpers... ::001::

 

[BWC]

Something extra to look forward to on your return. :-\ It will be a whole new world for riding on a new Tenere coming off a VMax. Take care.

 

[Tremor38]

Re: Re: Test rode a Super Tenere today

Well my dreams of owning one just got that much closer and I am even more motivated.. there is a ST at our Dealership in Esquimalt that was available for test rides. Trying to be objective while riding...but all the research I have done..only confirmed the fact I WANT ONE. What struck me..and I have seen it posted a few times..is once the ST is underway it is soooo nimble. Considering it weights about 6 pounds less than my VMAX.. the drive was so different..yet steller. Now the deal with my wife is 1) sell my dear VMAX AKA Brutus.. and 2) when I return from Sea ( Im in the Can Navy) I can go forth and get one.
Just wanted to add my 2 bits that never having a New Motorcycle before...what a Bike/ platform to choose from
Best Regards..
BuggyBumpers... ::001::

You chose right ride, Sailor! Cans huh? I remember watching you guys with your screws catching air and bows submerged from the deck of our relatively stable carrier. Now those are some sea legs!

Stay safe out there.

 

[colorider]

Well my dreams of owning one just got that much closer and I am even more motivated.. there is a ST at our Dealership in Esquimalt that was available for test rides. Trying to be objective while riding...but all the research I have done..only confirmed the fact I WANT ONE. What struck me..and I have seen it posted a few times..is once the ST is underway it is soooo nimble. Considering it weights about 6 pounds less than my VMAX.. the drive was so different..yet steller. Now the deal with my wife is 1) sell my dear VMAX AKA Brutus.. and 2) when I return from Sea ( Im in the Can Navy) I can go forth and get one.
Just wanted to add my 2 bits that never having a New Motorcycle before...what a Bike/ platform to choose from
Best Regards..
BuggyBumpers... ::001::

No turning back now. I'm afraid you are hooked!!! Good luck!! ::003::

I remember watching you guys with your screws catching air and bows submerged from the deck of our relatively stable carrier. Now those are some sea legs!

Which carrier?

 

[Yamaguy55]

Test rides are great. However, ownership is better. The test bike I rode was pretty flogged. Enjoy your cruise ( retired USNavy here, had a nice time as your outfit's guest over at Halifax years ago) I certainly get where you're coming from about affording a new motorcycle. As a member of the canoe club, new ones were rare.
As for handling: it makes a better sport bike than sport bikes if the back road is really rough. They run better when broke in. (duh)