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Idiocyabounds

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Hi guys,.

Just saying hello for my first post (from Colorado). Got back into into bikes after 40 years since I owned my last one. I restored and upgraded a 1974 Honda CB750 (now for sale) and bought a 2012 Super Tenere to learn how to ride my first real big bike. It's a heavy bastard for a little guy like me (140 lbs and 5' 6") and while it feels great on the open road I plan to lower it an inch to let me control it a bit better.
Looking forward to a nice summer of riding.

Happy riding to you all,
Jeff
 
Sierra1

Sierra1

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Joshua TX
Welcome from Texas. She's about 100lbs heavier, but she might feel lighter than the CB when she starts rolling. Take it slow for awhile, 'cuz she has a lot more grunt than the CB also. :)
 
WJBertrand

WJBertrand

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Welcome from SoCal and another “over 60”
And another Jeff!


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dannyv

dannyv

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Indianapolis, IN
Welcome. I got back on a bike at 59, when I took my kid to an MSF class. Sold my RD in 1980, long time to go without riding. Love my S10, really enjoying it, every ride I think about riding smart, watching traffic. Until there is no traffic around- I can crack the throttle open! You will like the S10 with some saddle time, it never feels a bit heavy to me. Though I am a little bigger guy. Once moving, it is sweet as can be.
 
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Flat lander

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Lawrence Ks.
Welcome from Kansas. You did a nice job on restoring the old girl. Been to Longmont a few times. Had an aunt and uncle lived there. He always said that winter there was much milder than are Kansas winter.
 
SHUMBA

SHUMBA

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Idiocyabounds said:
Hi guys,.

Just saying hello for my first post (from Colorado). Got back into into bikes after 40 years since I owned my last one. I restored and upgraded a 1974 Honda CB750 (now for sale) and bought a 2012 Super Tenere to learn how to ride my first real big bike. It's a heavy bastard for a little guy like me (140 lbs and 5' 6") and while it feels great on the open road I plan to lower it an inch to let me control it a bit better.
Looking forward to a nice summer of riding.

Happy riding to you all,
Jeff
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Sounds like me....After about a 40 year absence from riding I got the itch again at age 65..Started back riding with a Honda 250 dual sport, followed by an Africa Twin, and presently a 2018 Super Tenere ES
I absolutely love the Tenere, but I'll be 70 this June. Looking ahead, I'll be downsizing to a lighter bike.
I'm 5' 8" and I got a used Yammy lower seat and it only juust works for me.
Yes, to properly control this heavy beast you should install some lowering links.
Bear in mind, lowering links = shorter side stand = lowering the triple tree, = lesser ground clearance = don't dip the angle of the bike too much when turning.
I have a set of links or "dog bones" that you can have for cheap, but I'm in Canada.
SHUMBA


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SHUMBA

SHUMBA

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Tenman said:
Welcome. If it doesn't have crash bars. Get you some some.
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Agree, get some crash bars 'cause yer gonna drop her...I know I know I know I know I know..ha ha only five times in 27,000 km
SHUMBA

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Idiocyabounds

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Thanks Shumba, the bike has crash bars and all other protective gear on it. It handles great once underway and I've no problem with the weight once moving. But I did find some used lowering links here on the forum and will follow the proper installation once I receive them (lowering the front as well to maintain the correct rake angle). Then I'll take care of the side stand as well. I'm getting old to be dropping bikes so hope it won't happen too often. But I realize that may be part of the off-road learning process.
Cheers,
Jeff
 
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