Stryker1979
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Well I talked the 2021 down to 14,500
What Year should I buy and what mods?
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Stryker1979
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2021 Yamaha XTZ12EMB 1556 | Longshore Cycle Center
Longshore Cycle Center is a powersports dealership located in Florence, AL. We carry the latest Honda, Kawasaki, Sea-Doo, Suzuki and Yamaha models, including ATVs, motorcycles, side by side and personal watercraft. We also offer service, parts, and financing near the areas of...
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Stryker1979
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Just picked up the 21 for 14.5k
Streethawk
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Imo, this is not a bad deal. This is why (pros vs. cons -- again, all imo):
+ Motivated seller (days on market, recent price reduction, might further reduce price if sympathetic to your shipping costs. Lol.)
+ ES model
+ OEM luggage (Lots of knocks against them but I love mine; There's no "scaffolding" when removed, they fit closer to the bike/better in traffic & their smaller capacity forces me to pack for efficiency)
+ Color of tank (theoretically should help to better fight heat from sun rays)
+ World Crosser Skid Plate included (goldilocks skid plate, not too much, not too little; a work of art and its aluminum color the keeps the profile nice and svelte)
+ Crash bars (although I wouldn't have that much, this bike's already a porker)
+ Aux lights
- Mileage - 4,600 until first valve service but hey, you were probably gonna get there pretty quick anyway on this mile eating monster! Lol! This mileage would NOT be a dealbreaker for me as overall, it's relatively fresh and barely broken in. Only other PITA maintenance overdue might be the steering bearing lube. Additionally, it looks to be in excellent condition.
Streethawk
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and CONGRATS!!!
Stryker1979
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Thanks for the help guys now I can get on some other Threads any one that is ever in the Nashville area hit me up!!
Stryker1979
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Here she is boys safe and sound!!!! Now what thread should I follow
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Streethawk
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Congratulations!!! She is a beauty!! Lots of great threads to follow, so too many to name imo. Lol! LOTS of knowledge here in the archives too! I've been able to take great advantage of most of them via the search function.
One of the first things I installed was this:
Quick Release Stainless Steel Headlight Guard, Yamaha Super Tenere XT1200Z
Streethawk
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Stryker1979
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Also the dealer had a used 1250 GS also there and I took it for a test run. I don’t know what all the hype is about the Tenere had me hands down. I didn’t like the seating position the throttle response was awful IMO. The S10 is very similar to my 2013 FJR and that’s probably been my favorite bike besides this one. Yamaha is the best hands down. Just glad that GS was there so I could get that out of my system and it only took a 5 minute ride lol.
Streethawk
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Man, they're such different animals. The S10 is a bit sportier and more "urgent" with everything imo. I can relate to much of what you experienced. Glad you got the firsthand experience. That's invaluable! ;-)
Stryker1979
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Ya because when I saw the GS I had second thoughts it had the gps, too case, fog lights. I didn’t like the wider tank and the seating position I didn’t like either. The only thing on the S10 will be bar risers and highway pegs
MattR
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I'm still looking for the best tire for me. And I'm weird, so . . . .