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    2012 Super Tenere in Front-Range Colorado -- $7750

    I’ve had this great bike since new and it's in excellent condition, with all maintenance up to date and recalls complied. I've put 47,000 great on and off-road miles on it, the last 2000 on Shinko 705 dual-sport tires. Will include an unmounted set of Mitas E07 Adventure tires (50/50...
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    Gen 1 new recall

    Texascanuck, I've had the recall repair done, but wondered what it took the dealer to do it. Thanks for this info.
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    Gen 1 new recall

    Hard Starting, 2012 TENERE. I began having some starting problems with a discharged battery in Spring '18, in spite of keeping it on a trickle charger. The battery was only a year old, but I bought a new battery, which also began having discharge problems; I blamed the new battery (Batteries...
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    2018 Super Tenere FALL Rally East TN, October 4-8th

    Its all about adventure, Steve! Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    2018 Super Tenere FALL Rally East TN, October 4-8th

    Hi, Big - yep, tho 34deg w crosswind & snow squalls. Good hot shower & I'm tip top! Tnx for asking. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    2018 Super Tenere FALL Rally East TN, October 4-8th

    Thanks richarddacat. It's 30deg now, I'll wait a bit. Rain/snow stopped. Home is 3 hours away. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    2018 Super Tenere FALL Rally East TN, October 4-8th

    As my old mother says, "there's a buncha idiots out there!". I've ridden constant rain for 3 days with heavy crosswinds. 3 hours west of Hays KS the temp dropped from 41 to 34, & I stopped at 1pm in Burlington CO with snow coming too fast to keep the helmet visor clear. Cold hands! Pic is snow...
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    2018 Super Tenere FALL Rally East TN, October 4-8th

    Patrick, home is 1609 Lincoln Ct, Longmont CO 80501. What is it? Can't wait! Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    2018 Super Tenere FALL Rally East TN, October 4-8th

    Thanks Patrick. Great job putting it all together; and thanks for the Aleve!! Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    2018 Super Tenere FALL Rally East TN, October 4-8th

    I know this looks premature... It was great meeting you all... Heading back to Colo to nurse badly bruised ribs (thanks, damned hotdog driver!) & get ready for flight to Australia. Preciate Gunner's help & Dan's bunk for the day. Seeya all later ... Ride safe. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    2018 Super Tenere FALL Rally East TN, October 4-8th

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    2018 Super Tenere FALL Rally East TN, October 4-8th

    I'll leave Longmont CO tmw early, heading toward Manhattan KS to motel first bite. Seeya all Wed nite or Thursday pm, depending on roads & weather. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    2018 Super Tenere FALL Rally East TN, October 4-8th

    That's a great idea -- wish I had more time!
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    2018 Super Tenere FALL Rally East TN, October 4-8th

    US 40 thru Vernal & Craig CO is a great ride. From SE of Longmont I plan to take US 36 to US 24 & motel first night in Manhattan, KS. Maybe we can meet up somewhere...?
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    2018 Super Tenere FALL Rally East TN, October 4-8th

    Hey, Paddy -- I'll be riding from Longmont CO, taking 2-lane all the way: KS, MO, KY, into TN. Gonna motel it til I get to Tellico Plains, then camping there. Be great to meet you & the other guys!
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