Cycledude
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I’m pretty well satisfied with the fuel range but I wish the fuel tank was mounted much lower like under the seat so it wouldn’t be so top heavy.
Interesting: everyone talks about the bike being top heavy while I do not feel it at all...I came from a versys 650 and for me it feels exactly like a versys 650 but with a larger and higher sitting position...is it because I have a mid-heavy weight?I’m pretty well satisfied with the fuel range but I wish the fuel tank was mounted much lower like under the seat so it wouldn’t be so top heavy.
A larger reservoir does not make sense. The amount of liquid must coincide with the wear of the brake pads, to give you an idea of when is the right time to change the pads... and not scratch the discs. Being an adventure motorcycle, you have to think about bumps, falls, tree branches hitting you and the handlebars... a large, transparent plastic reservoir would increase the risk of a break. On the S10, the configuration of the brake fluid reservoirs (in material and size), is similar to those on dirt bikes. If you compare the reservoir of a GS 2010 with that of a GS 1250 you will notice how it "EVOLVED"A minor gripe, but I don’t like the stylish handlebar master cylinder fluid reservoirs, particularly the clutch, which is too small. Bigger transparent ones would have held more fluid, the screw caps seal better, you can see the state of the fluid, and they’d have been cheaper for Yamaha!
I have definitely thought about this for several years. Just never did it. One of these days maybe. I keep saying if I run across a known good ECU I will send it off and try that. Just have to get off my lazy butt and find one!Sounds like you’re the perfect customer for an ECU re-flash. It (at least the one from Anthony) completely sorts the low speed behavior and running issues. I can actually ride around smoothly in 1st gear, sport mode now.
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OWCH! That hurts!This gentleman can rest assured that the twig that hit him did not break the brake reservoir.
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the plastic master cylinder reservoirs I have had didn't hold up well at all. Too much bad weather I guess. the rear plastic ones I guess are shielded from the ice and salt and such. I have not had any issues with them.A minor gripe, but I don’t like the stylish handlebar master cylinder fluid reservoirs, particularly the clutch, which is too small. Bigger transparent ones would have held more fluid, the screw caps seal better, you can see the state of the fluid, and they’d have been cheaper for Yamaha!
all the engineers in the world can not prevent a muppet riding into a tree.This gentleman can rest assured that the twig that hit him did not break the brake reservoir.
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I'm in Frankfort but travel all over, not sure where you're at but happy to let you try Anthony's flash if I'm ever in your neck of the woods. PM if there's interest.I have definitely thought about this for several years. Just never did it. One of these days maybe. I keep saying if I run across a known good ECU I will send it off and try that. Just have to get off my lazy butt and find one!
range of the s10 is not bad. dunedin to christchurch (350km) is do-able. xt660z did dunedin to culverden (450km). same size fuel tank.I’m pretty well satisfied with the fuel range but I wish the fuel tank was mounted much lower like under the seat so it wouldn’t be so top heavy.
I still ride my 3rd gen Versys 650 on road and track. I can definitely feel the 100+ lb difference between it and the S10. Lol! Agree though, that I don't think it's top heavy. I feel Yamaha did a decent job there. It's just HEAVY overall! LMBO! It's the only bike I put gloves on to move around in the garage juuuuust in case By large ADV comparison, the Tiger 1200 definitely felt top heavy to me. Maybe the Multistrada V4 after that.Interesting: everyone talks about the bike being top heavy while I do not feel it at all...I came from a versys 650 and for me it feels exactly like a versys 650 but with a larger and higher sitting position...is it because I have a mid-heavy weight?
I thought similar until I called 2 Wheel Dynoworks and they assured me that the ECU could be restored to factory settings when or if I wanted it. That was a great service feature to me.I have definitely thought about this for several years. Just never did it. One of these days maybe. I keep saying if I run across a known good ECU I will send it off and try that. Just have to get off my lazy butt and find one!
Probably the hardest element on exposed plastic bits, especially if they’re transparent or translucent, is UV sunlight. It might even have a deleterious effect on the fluid inside if it’s not changed regularly. I’m glad Yamaha chose aluminum for the exposed handlebar reservoirs.the plastic master cylinder reservoirs I have had didn't hold up well at all. Too much bad weather I guess. the rear plastic ones I guess are shielded from the ice and salt and such. I have not had any issues with them.
Just read the link that You posted for 2 Wheel Dynoworks. For the stock exhaust, it says EXUP valve disabled? That is the first reference that I have seen or heard saying that the S10 has an EXUP valve. I thought that the the S10 never had an EXUP valve?I thought similar until I called 2 Wheel Dynoworks and they assured me that the ECU could be restored to factory settings when or if I wanted it. That was a great service feature to me.
2 Wheel Dynoworks Super Tenere ECU Flashing Service
Wait . . . . what? You don't like that? That's how ya' know you have the right one.
- Constant beckoning. It is always calling to me from the garage, even when I am trying to sleep.
I normally use a chainsaw to bring down trees but who am I to criticize your workmethod.This gentleman can rest assured that the twig that hit him did not break the brake reservoir.
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