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    Dealer down - South Wales Superbikes

    Sad. I have used them since 1993, buying my Super Tenere there in 2011. Seems Yamaha terminated their contract last week - there was a notice posted on the shop door today. There is a copy of the notice on this page...
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    2014-2015 Transmission recall

    An FJ09/Tracer owner visiting his dealer saw this bulletin today and took a copy, then posted it at http://fj-09.org/thread/875/intent-recall-fj09-march-2015?page=2 - the notice affects a limited number of bikes across several models using a generic transmission component I'm in the UK and...
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    UK: tank cover, Givi kit, pannier bag

    These were fitted to my 2011 XT1200Z Givi Top box kit - this is a partial SR371 kit that includes the 2 brackets and bolts. I have kept the M5 plate for my new bike. You can use any M5/M6/M7 base plate you may have to fit the Monolock or Monokey box you intend to use. UK dealer will try to...
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    Goodbye Super Ténéré, hello...

    MT09 Tracer (FJ09 to some) It was sad to see the S10 go as it is a lovely bike. I had meant to keep it for years to come but a recent illness with ongoing symptoms meant I found it a bit heavy to manage. There was a risk the bike would become a garage ornament as I would make excuses not to...
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    UK: Oxford X30 tank bag £30 at Amazon

    Ordered one of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/OL160-Oxford-Lifetime-Motorcycle-Strap/dp/B007JSOAAW/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_1yesterday and it arrived today - it seems an excellent bit of kit. Strap on base that stays on the bike, bag is attached by zips. Base has a map pocket. Ideal if you don't want...
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    UK: 2011 Super Ténéré in black with hard luggage

    2011 (60 reg), 19500 miles, dealer serviced (last one at 19k), Michelin PR4 tyres with just 500 miles of use, Yamaha aluminium hard luggage, Hein Gericke Daytona heated grips, Givi rack for a top box, 12 month MOT, black, ABS, TCS, linked brakes. The pillion seat has a small nick in the vinyl...
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    what's behind this leaking cover?

    UK spec bike, 2011 model, 10,000 miles. The cover in the picture appears to be weeping oil. Is this the "long dowel" fault reported previously
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