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    New member from South Africa

    I will be flying to South Africa it is a pity that I do not have time to have a bike tour there.
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    New member from Sweden

    wellcome Super Tenere is a great bike, Sweeden is a great country as well. been there many times.
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    OEM Top Case Warning!!

    I have my lock cylinder replaced 2 times each time it was big pain and enourmous efford to reinstall the lock. the worrying part the lock has somehow loosen and fallen while I was riding and the top case remain locked with out any lock cylinder on it. 2 times replaced under warranty. I am...
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    poor man's heated vest

    yes this is the one there are hundreds of suppliers and I think they almost offer the same product only switch type and some minor differences. I remember one of the supplier do offer watterproof version of it with cost of 15 USD in more... ıf you are interested here is the link...
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    poor man's heated vest

    Sure I will update the long term review however my friend has been using it more than a year ( everyday he is commuting almost 70 km for his work on the highway on a naked bike and he has no issues ). If I am sober tomorrow morning I will attend to mad run which held by local rider club (omm...
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    poor man's heated vest

    I was looking for a convenient solution for heated vest for winter riding. We have not that much harsh winter in Istanbul and I was considering to invest on a heated gear which I will use for my daily commuting to work or riding in the city. We have snow only 7-10 days in Istanbul/ Turkey...
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    Assistance List

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    Clunk noise from front when braking...

    i mean without braking when i was passing over the speed bumpers( which are very common here in turkey- istanbul because of terrible drivers and poor trafic enforcement.. in every year we are loosing more people in traffic accidents then you have lost in gulf war) When i pass over the bumper if...
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    Clunk noise from front when braking...

    I have the same problem and my technician said the noise is coming from the brake pads. I have noticed that when I am passing over speed bumpers or pot holes I hear a clnk noise coming from the front wheel like 2 metal parts are hitting each other. It is a short but noticable noise. as much...
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    2014 Super Tenere

    it is a pity... there is no improvement in terms of power. I have tested the new GS and I found out the power delviery is significiantly better than s10. throttle response was perfect. I hope they cure the current slugish throttle response in first 3 gears. Electronic suspension or wireless...
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    Exhaust system

    Hi Dallara What about hte akrapovic exhaust? they are approved to be used by Yamaha so I suppose there will be no performance issues. Akrapovic dyno chart claims it has some 3-4 hp increase in in some ranges. I suppose it would be the safest choice.
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    winter riding

    I am using one piece riding suite ( a local made aerostich kind of solution) also I am wearing thermal liner plus a polar jacket. However I am seriously considering the following modifications for the winter riding - to install a carbon heater element under my seat. - heated grips ( daytona)...
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    Is anyone regularly hitting or breaking 200 miles or more per tank?

    writting from Turkey .... I am living in istanbul and I have just back from 2200 km journey to mediterranean side of Turkey my trip was mostly in highway no pillion and full with luggage. I am amazed with the fuel economy... during the trip I have rarely exceed the 120 kmh speed and used...
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    ST review - Why ST and not Crosstourer?

    hi I have ST almost a year and my previous bike was honda varadero which I have used for 3 years. the same question was on my mind but I have decided to go for ST. recently I have tried one of my friends CT. this bike is awesome, very fast, long gear intervals ( hits 200km in second gear) it...
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    HIDs? Anyone?

    do you think the relay might help to prevent the interminent problems during the start up? as far as I know the PWM' controller's are not stable when they first powered on, however when they get in nominal state operation ( after start up ) I think they do not create that much interference...
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    HIDs? Anyone?

    I am considering to go for ddm tunning 55w HID kit solution. the thing is Turkey / istanbul the drivers are really driving like mad they dont care about bikers caged drivers have same execuse when there is an accident opps I havent seen the bikes sorry to hurt you. I really dont care...
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    hello from istanbul - Turkey

    me and My tenere
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    hello from istanbul - Turkey

    hi This is huseyin from Turkey - istanbul Tenere is my 4th bike and I have started my riding carrier with transalp and then switched to varadero and VFR 800 finally I have ended up on super tenere when I was thinking about buying a GS 7 months ago. I am happy with the decision. I do not own...
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