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    Stock Shock/ spring - $150 + shipping to CONUS

    Thanks for the feedback. I googled it and all the hits for used shocks for sale came up a lot higher than that. Not sure what I was seeing.
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    Stock Shock/ spring - $150 + shipping to CONUS

    bump No interest at all? Make an offer - it's packed up in a box and ready to go.
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    Sargent Seat - SOLD

    bump Couple of Sargent seats for sale in the forum right now. Make me an offer.
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    Stock Shock/ spring - $150 + shipping to CONUS

    Stock shock/ spring - $150 + shipping to CONUS, or delivery if you're within about 100 miles of 03835 This came off around 10k miles to be replaced by an aftermarket set-up back in 2015 or 2016. It's been in a box in my garage since. I kept this around to have a back up when/ if I sent my...
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    Sargent Seat - SOLD

    Sargent Seat $275 + shipping to CONUS, or pickup/ delivery if you're within 100 miles or so of 03835. I bought this brand new at the Sargent factory in FL. It has about 2k miles on it. It has a few light boot scuffs and tiny creases but otherwise perfect. Selling the bike, don't need the seat...
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    BMW GS Update

    Mine, too. I have both.
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    BMW GS Update

    It's fine that you don't trust it, but that's a different thing than thinking there's no difference to justify the higher price of the BMW. If you don't want to pay more for something, why don't you trade your ST in for a KLR? Because an ST has shaft drive, ABS, ride modes, cruise control...
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    BMW GS Update

    I didn't mean to imply that there were the same, only that the actual apples to apples difference is often overlooked in favor of less expensive base model bikes. My ST's skid plate was $400+, crash bars $400+, suspension $1000+, luggage and racks $1000... $3,000 aftermarket on a $15,000 bike...
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    BMW GS Update

    Well, I drank the Koolaid about a month ago. IMO: Super Tenere: Clutch engagement point more centered in range, friction zone larger, brakes better, first gear feels more linear, shifting seems smoother. Less stuff to go wrong. 1250 GSA: engine noticeably smoother with more hp and torque...
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    Most comfortable seat??

    I had an RDL on a previous bike and it was a game-changer. I could sit on that seat all day, every day, with no problems. I promptly ordered one for my ST when new and I found myself sliding forward. I sent it back for alterations and I still couldn't get comfortable on it. I sold it and...
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    Names

    I don't name inanimate objects, and don't understand why some do. Depending on context, "the bike," "the motorcycle," "the Yamaha," or "the Super Tenere" works for me.
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    What to look for in a used Tenere?

    There was a dealer near me selling brand new left-over 2013's with zero miles for $9800 in 2014. Look at cycletrader for what 12's are going for. Also, back in 2008 or so, a local dealer had a used 2005 V Strom with 9k mi on their floor. It was there over a year. I think they had $8500 on...
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    BMW GS Update

    I went to an ADV rally in FL years ago. As novice on sand, I was looking for a tame group to tag along with. I was least intimidated by the group with a 75+ yr old guy in front of me. At one point, the old guy biffed in the sand - bike went over HARD and he flew off, rolling in the sand. I...
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    BMW GS Update

    I bet they feel the same way.
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    BMW GS Update

    1050 is not available in the US :(
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