You're selling your bike, you're moving on, what NEXT ?

[audiowize]

I have my fingers crossed that the Pan holds up better than other HD offerings.

 

[Sierra1]

. . . . I was able to find him a low mileage R1150GS in need of some love for $2000 . . . .

Friends don't let friends ride Beemers.

 

[Sierra1]

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Then pessimist in me want to know why.

 

[audiowize]

Friends don't let friends ride Beemers.

The pre-2005 bikes seem totally fine. I wouldn't want to deal with an R1200 though, that's for sure.

 

[cyclemike4]

Forgot to mention that the Harley Davidson Pan America and its hydraulically adjusted valves, has piqued my curiosity. Especially in this trim! I took a pic of this bad boy at a recent track day. I plan on demo riding a Pan America in the coming weeks.
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Wow that tank looks huge with the rest of the stuff stripped off the bike. I bet it is a fun bike to play on.

 

[Checkswrecks]

The Triumph demo truck was at the Romney Camp-n-Ride event and they just give you the keys, tell you to go up the winding road to the next village and turn around. I tested the 900 and T120 Scramblers, plus the Rocket 3 and it was like Goldilocks 3 bears. Too small, just right, and daddy bruiser. I may've possibly perhaps taken the T120 off the posted route for a wee bit longer than they expected, but there wasn't a line waiting either.

If I hadn't just bought a new bike, the red 1200 Scrambler would be in my garage. It was that good.
Highly recommend trying one if possible.

 

[Dirt_Dad]

I rode the green one and instantly bonded with it. It's more street oriented and fits perfectly between my 1290 and 890. It was a hoot.

Normally I find test rides can only help me rule out a bike. That green one made me start looking at prices and explaining to DM how it could fit into the garage. I'm not ready to buy just yet, but I could definitely see one of those making a home in our garage... some day.

 

[Bokerfork]

If only this thread had kept to the subject matter. JSNS.

As for me, I'm moving on to an EMTB. Electric Mountain Bike. I'm 65 years old and although I love the idea of an adventure bike, I'm more of a daytripper. That being said, I'll take the Beta out for day trips and use the EMTB for quick jaunts amid the red rock of St. George. I applaud those of you who put zillions of happy miles on your bikes. Having owned a well used FJR, I know what that is like. Sorry to say, the adventure lifestyle is behind me at this point.

Great Forum. Great people. Just moving on to the next chapter.

Thanks to Tobasco for starting this thread. But like so many others, it quickly went astray. I mean, 22 pages and hardly a single referance to the subject line. WTF?

 

[thughes317]

If only this thread had kept to the subject matter. JSNS.

Thanks to Tobasco for starting this thread. But like so many others, it quickly went astray. I mean, 22 pages and hardly a single referance to the subject line. WTF?

Unless I'm mistaken, this subject of this thread implied "you're selling your Super Tenere and moving to another brand" (see post #1)...not "your selling your motorcycle and taking up some other form of recreation". If that was indeed the original intention, I would say much of this thread is on-topic.


(of course I could have completely missed the sarcasm in your post?)

 

[Sierra1]

Technically, it says "what" next. It doesn't say what motorcycle. So, if a person were to sell their Tenere, and join "Thunder Down Under", that would be on topic.

 

[thughes317]

Technically, it says "what" next. It doesn't say what motorcycle. So, if a person were to sell their Tenere, and join "Thunder Down Under", that would be on topic.

Semantics, I guess. But to quote the 1st post in this thread:

"Not sure about you folks, but Ive noticed lots of Tenere motorcycles for sale in the last six months or so, across all platforms. For the the folks that have sold, looking to sell, thinking of selling, what might you be looking to move over too ? If you're moving on to a different brand, would you like to share why, or what might have prompted you? I think this would be interesting to hear from folks that have sold their Tenere, and have moved over to another type of bike. Because there new bike is not a Super Tenere, they probably don't feel 'welcome' to talk about there new bike on this platform.. I would like to hear from folks to maybe ask "why" they decided to move on?"


To Bokerfork's defense, I suppose an EMTB is "another type of bike".

 

[Sierra1]

I was just goin' by the title.

 

[14kmtnman]

An update on the Norden 901 Expedition. What a bike! The second ride was a 500 mile day to SE Washington. Surprisingly there are lots of curvy roads there. I averaged 55 mpg for the whole trip with lots of spirted riding below the 6000 rpm break in limit. The bike has great highway manners. Stable and planted at all speeds. The taller stock windshield works well, maybe not quite as effective and the big V-Stream on the ST with a wind deflector. There was no helmet buffeting or extra noise from the windshield. The stock seat is amazing. It is the first stock seat I have been on that didn't make me squirm because of soreness. I did notice that I really miss my bead seat, due to the 95* temps and no underbody airflow. I am still getting used to the tallness of the bike, so an extra 1/2 inch taller seat would put me farther up on the balls of my feet. Maybe after some more off road miles I'll get used to it. Speaking of which, it is taller than the standard Norden and the newer 2023 KTM 890 Adventure.

On my my first real off road ride, I started off a little apprehensive, but after 1/2 hr the bike started feeling like home. With no suspension changes from the stock settings, it glides over any washboard/stutter bumps like they aren't even there. The ground clearance is a really big plus and was noticeable right away going over some of the tallest/steepest water bars I have seen. The bike tracks really well in baseball sized loose rock fields. A little faster seems better than slower. The 100 pounds less weight and the low slung gas tanks really do make a big difference in how the bike handles, It feels like a 250 off road. A buddy with a BMW 800 couldn't believe how much lighter my bike feels compared to his.

I am really pleased with my purchase decision and glad I made the jump.

 

[Dirt_Dad]

An update on the Norden 901 Expedition. What a bike! The second ride was a 500 mile day to SE Washington. Surprisingly there are lots of curvy roads there. I averaged 55 mpg for the whole trip with lots of spirted riding below the 6000 rpm break in limit. The bike has great highway manners. Stable and planted at all speeds. The taller stock windshield works well, maybe not quite as effective and the big V-Stream on the ST with a wind deflector. There was no helmet buffeting or extra noise from the windshield. The stock seat is amazing. It is the first stock seat I have been on that didn't make me squirm because of soreness. I did notice that I really miss my bead seat, due to the 95* temps and no underbody airflow. I am still getting used to the tallness of the bike, so an extra 1/2 inch taller seat would put me farther up on the balls of my feet. Maybe after some more off road miles I'll get used to it. Speaking of which, it is taller than the standard Norden and the newer 2023 KTM 890 Adventure.

On my my first real off road ride, I started off a little apprehensive, but after 1/2 hr the bike started feeling like home. With no suspension changes from the stock settings, it glides over any washboard/stutter bumps like they aren't even there. The ground clearance is a really big plus and was noticeable right away going over some of the tallest/steepest water bars I have seen. The bike tracks really well in baseball sized loose rock fields. A little faster seems better than slower. The 100 pounds less weight and the low slung gas tanks really do make a big difference in how the bike handles, It feels like a 250 off road. A buddy with a BMW 800 couldn't believe how much lighter my bike feels compared to his.

I am really pleased with my purchase decision and glad I made the jump.
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Sounds like we are experiencing similar results with our two new bikes. A clear difference in windscreen performance, but your description of perceived weight and suspension is exactly what I'm feeling on the 890. It's like they're twins.

 

[Tenman]

The salesman told me to make an offer after he gave me this. I told him. I’d get back to him I didn’t know what to say.

 

[Sierra1]

Holy crap!! I'm a lot closer to the guy with the string throttle than to this. That's almost what my Jeep cost.

 

[Jlq1969]

The salesman told me to make an offer after he gave me this. I told him. I’d get back to him I didn’t know what to say. View attachment 102011

5,370 initial payment, plus 28,185 (48x587.2)….gives you a total financing cost of 6,700…..if you remove inflation for the next 48 months from those 6,700 (3.5 annual x 4 years)…14% u$938….you only have the real interest of u$5762 (6700-938)….and those 5762/26858….gives you a total interest rate of 21.45%……which divided into 4 years gives you something as well as 5.36% per year... it is a gift, unless you can access a lower bank rate... it is a gift…DO IT
Edit: the calculation is not as “linear” as this….but the end result is similar (what matters is the interest rate of 5%)

 

[Sierra1]

Pretty sure the "initial investment" is just a 20% down payment. What would bug me is that MS charge a person $50 for trauma care when you buy a bike.

 

[Jlq1969]

Pretty sure the "initial investment" is just a 20% down payment. What would bug me is that MS charge a person $50 for trauma care when you buy a bike.

YES….5370 + 28186 (587x48)= 33556…….and (33556-26858cash)= 6700 financing
6700/26858= 25% in 4 years, but includes inflation….
If you keep the 26,850 in hand for four years… the Tiger in four years will be worth 31,000

 

[Sierra1]

Ok, more than my Jeep. 'Cuz 10yrs ago the interest rates were better.