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    Concrete Rear Brake.

    Hi guys, I have a 2013 S10 here in visayas Philippines done 22K. I am not at all mechanical so any suggestions most deeply appreciated. My mechanic is extremely good how ever lacks experience on big bikes. Recently I am experiencing an intermittent hard rear brake pedal, like concrete, few...
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    ABS

    Sorry I should of been more precise in my post. It happened on tar seal, the light is functioning normally. On when starting and off after a few meters travel. This sounds like the idiot I guess I am, when checking the fluid I find it is empty, for how long I cannot say as I rely on my mechanic...
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    ABS

    Hi guys although not an active poster I have received valuable info here for my 2014 10, being based in Philippines its difficult to obtain knowledgeable mechanics. Yesterday approaching a bend a little fast I stepped on the rear braked, wheel locked up and put me into the fish tail...
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    Power and vibrations.

    Hi guys, I have read with interest the thread relating to the S10 being underpowered. When I was trying to reply the red notice shot up advising me to start a new thread. As a very non tech guy I am hoping somebody can clarify a couple points. Firstly here in the Philippines with regard to...
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    Front fork bearings

    Thank you to all the replies and help. Mark I did use the search function before posting how ever did not find the this post thanks was a good read. The bike came new from Guam so unsure if assembled there or or here in the Philippines. The bearings could well have been over tightened as I...
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    Front wheel bearings

    Just done a thread on having to change mine at 11,000km. Seems one must check them on a regular basis. Some nice answers to my thread.
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    Front fork bearings

    First sorry if this should of been in a different topic as new here. My S10 a 2013 model has just 11,000km and recently noticed if going slow and straight on a smooth surface it takes a bit of pressure to veer left or right using the bars. Initially put this down to new tires how ever as was...
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    My 13 doesn't downshift well? What could it be?

    Same problem, same fix. Thanks a bunch guys.
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    Place holder for a sticky summary about batteries and power distribution

    Like to respond to this post. My S10 is around 30 months old and recently been having battery problems. After reading all I could find here decided to replace it and be done with it. We are limited on supply here in Central Philippines and difficult to find info other than this wonderul forum...
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    Hello from New Zealand

    Welcome from a fellow Kiwi. From the south where riding is somewhat cooler. Sure the country is lovely but cool... Prefer the Philippines which has been hom the last 20 years on and off. Also have the 2013 white red Tenere and also love it.
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    New member

    Hello guys, Bruce from the Philippines. I am one of the few fortunate owners of a 2013 S10, white red. Confess have been lurking here some time and amazed at the knowledge available on the forum. At 10K had the change down gear problem, being totally non technical just bought to local Yamaha...
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