What Type Of Riding We Do On Our Super Tenere's

[jeckyll]

Personally, I've finally answered "Street/Highway And Somewhat Rough Dirt Roads" after hesitating with "Street/Highway And Rocky DIrt Roads", 'cause it seemed to correspond to the use I have of my bike (see video), but it is true that the "level of roughness" varies according to the estimate of everyone

I watched that video a while back. Well done!

 

[ord13]

I watched that video a while back. Well done!

Thanx, so is it "somewhat rough" or "rocky" dirt roads in the poll ?...

 

[jeckyll]

Thanx, so is it "somewhat rough" or "rocky" dirt roads in the poll ?...

<shrug> Depends on who you talk to

 

[ballisticexchris]

So let's see if I can explain this better so we can answer accordingly. The video you have shown is what I would consider a somewhat rough to very mild rocky dirt road.

Babyhead rocks and larger is what I consider a rocky dirt road:

 

[Sierra1]

Uhhhh. . . . somewhat rough? Mildly rocky? I think that could be challenging in a Jeep.

 

[Rush2112tenere]

Personally, I've finally answered "Street/Highway And Somewhat Rough Dirt Roads" after hesitating with "Street/Highway And Rocky DIrt Roads", 'cause it seemed to correspond to the use I have of my bike (see video), but it is true that the "level of roughness" varies according to the estimate of everyone

Awesome terrain, landscape and music.

 

[ballisticexchris]

Uhhhh. . . . somewhat rough? Mildly rocky? I think that could be challenging in a Jeep.

This is the reason I started a thread on what we use these bikes for. IMHO, unless it is life or death there is no reason to navigate a 700lb bike through that crap. I get that there are chest pounders that want to get the "money shot". It is just not worth it to me.

After my challenging navigation to Toroweap Overlook, I'm done with that kind of riding on my Super Tenere. The worst part about it was I researched the hell out of it by viewing blogs, videos, and pictures. The BLM officers were more accurate than anyone. I was told that it was extremely rare for anyone to ride anything more than a dual sport to the overlook. Once I got there it was crowded with people hanging over the ledge to get selfies. There was not one big motorcycle there on a very busy weekend day. I felt like an idiot for even taking my bike in that kind of extreme terrain.

 

[dannyv]

Just because maybe I 'could' doesn't mean I will. It is supposed to be fun, dammit! For me, fun stops with baby head rocks.

 

[Cycledude]

This is the reason I started a thread on what we use these bikes for. IMHO, unless it is life or death there is no reason to navigate a 700lb bike through that crap. I get that there are chest pounders that want to get the "money shot". It is just not worth it to me.

After my challenging navigation to Toroweap Overlook, I'm done with that kind of riding on my Super Tenere. The worst part about it was I researched the hell out of it by viewing blogs, videos, and pictures. The BLM officers were more accurate than anyone. I was told that it was extremely rare for anyone to ride anything more than a dual sport to the overlook. Once I got there it was crowded with people hanging over the ledge to get selfies. There was not one big motorcycle there on a very busy weekend day. I felt like an idiot for even taking my bike in that kind of extreme terrain.

But you had Brandnew nobby tires

 

[~TABASCO~]

I use my Tenere to cross the country looking for DIRT. I’ve got lots of stories that’s for sure. Some of the best off road stories are off road across NM, AZ, UT, most of CO, TN, NC, WV and so on.
The AZBDR was a hoot !!!! Utah has some crazy silt as well. I ride my Tenere like a 450 off road and have a blast !!!

After all this off road craziness, we always hop back on the high way and come back across the country. What a hell of a motorcycle. Love it !

 

[ballisticexchris]

But you had Brandnew nobby tires

Knobby tires were the only thing that got me through that crap. It is still a 700lb bike. When you are riding solo and drop it in an off camber rut or off the side of a hill, it takes more than a single pulley block and tackle to get it back on the trail. Don't get me wrong. It is still a very capable bike with the right rider on board.

 

[holligl]

Trying to teach my to swim.

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Its a fact, She is a little lighter under water!

 

[Lozza]

Love the S10, but it's a handful. My bike is a bit of everything, daily commuter, long distance slab runner and dirt roads. For those that know Australia, I have ridden my bike on the Oodinadatta Track, The Great Central Road, McDonald Ranges, Plenty Hwy, Flinders Ranges, Snowys etc..The takeaway is mostly hard packed dirt roads/tracks, lots of corrugated (washboard), stony & sandy roads. No much chop in deep sand or mud, in fact will avoid it like the plague and have ridden many kms out of my way to do so. Generally, carry about 35kgs of gear on those longer trips; camping gear, food/water, clothes etc. Next year the plan it to ride it to Cape York...

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[a1scoot]

As a former motocross racer (24 years) I really don't feel the need to seriously off road my Super Tenere...
Im 64 now and still an avid dirt rider mostly single track but realize that my 14 KTM 300 XC or my restored 01 Honda XR 400 are both way
better at the thrill of off road riding for me anyways...
Just thinking about picking up a 600 lb bike after a good get off makes my body hurt...LOL.
Al

 

[pilleway]

Uhhhh. . . . somewhat rough? Mildly rocky? I think that could be challenging in a Jeep.

in a Hummer H1!!!

 

[DamMechanic]

Utah has some crazy silt as well.

That’s a understatement!!!

 

[Highwayman]

Like mechanic work, use the right tool for the job and save the hurt and headaches. I like most will run my S10 through what I have to if stuck in the position. BUT, the truth is the S10 is a streetbike you can take offroad. You CAN take any streetbike offroad BUT not my idea of fun offroad and the S10 isnt a whole lot different (shit, watch M$B on a roadking sometime). Prefer mine for its intended uses of a foul weather commuter, interstate tourer and occasional Jeep trail stuff to get out and explore out of state off the highway. Id think (hope) most (if not all) here would have a dedicated dirtbike (KTM 300XCW here) to hit anything more than rough fireroad as fun.

 

[Sierra1]

'Cuz, size does matter . . . . in both directions.

 

[thughes317]

You CAN take any streetbike offroad................

Case in point:

Charlie Weisel

"I ride what used to be a 2003 Harley Softail, it is now a highly modified 10’4” long dual rigid chopper with 230,000+ miles on the odometer. I’ve ridden that bike through 48 states, 18 countries and, in a couple of months, will be embarking on a complete lap around the globe on it. I call it my ADV Chopper because I take everywhere, paved or not."

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[Highwayman]

Case in point:

Charlie Weisel

"I ride what used to be a 2003 Harley Softail, it is now a highly modified 10’4” long dual rigid chopper with 230,000+ miles on the odometer. I’ve ridden that bike through 48 states, 18 countries and, in a couple of months, will be embarking on a complete lap around the globe on it. I call it my ADV Chopper because I take everywhere, paved or not."

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Respect to that gent!

I also have a few HDs and choose not to tour on either of those anymore over spoiling myself touring on my S10. To tour like he does on that chopper gets my respect.