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  1. toompine

    MOTORCYCLIST QUOTES

    Most people crash because they give up on the turn. Just tip it in and BELIEVE Freddy Spencer
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    New (soon to be) S10 owner in northern CA

    Well welcome to you in Redding. You are surrounded by some might fine riding areas; pavement and dirt. Enjoy the Tenere, it does both really well
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    New (soon to be) S10 owner in northern CA

    Sacramento here, welcome. Northern California is a big place, where abouts are you?
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    Need some side cases

    I spent 6 months on my research; top load, side load, aluminum, plastic, hard, soft, expensive, cheap I will make this a simple answer. Bought Happy Trials 7" cliff cuts. Cheap price, well made, very useful, extremely happy, no regrets, would not buy anything else if i had it to do over...
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    New S10 Owner in the SF Area

    Welcome from Sacramento. Several of us here and in the surrounding area
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    Thinking of hanging up the helmet

    I am 66, been riding since I was 15. Sometimes it was street riding, sometimes dirt competition. I have ridden for pleasure, sport and competition. But here is the deal: Some days the skill set is bad and some days good. I have had sessions on twisty roads in the morning that felt like I...
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    New member from N California

    Welcome from Sacramento. Where abouts are you in Nor cal?
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    Tenere Side Panels - Repaint?

    Painted mine two years ago and then gave them a clear coat. Holding up well. I much prefer the silver
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    Lowering for shorter riders

    Ride it up a rocky switchback trail with washouts or up or down rock steps. This is the time you want to be able to get both feet down. This is a lot different than being at a stop light sliding off the saddle to one side to plant a foot. I like riding off road and at 5'9" the 1" lowering...
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    Lowering for shorter riders

    I lowered my 2012 using Jaxons (Tabasco) links. I did not mind the tip toe on the streets but off road I wanted to be able to firmly plant my foot. Never a problem with less clearance below the skid plate. Pulled the front fork tubes up in the triple trees to get the same steering geometry...
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    10% off on all Super Tenere Aluminum ACD Racing Skid Plates forum members

    I have posted before but I am going to post again. This is without a doubt the best skid plate you can by for under $500. Sound, great fitting, well designed and mounting points that are solid and reliable,. I am a happy owner, have bashed mine with no bad results and have had the plate of...
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    Happy Trails mounts suck

    ::026:: Did exactly the same thing, nearly 40,00 miles on mine and could not be happier. Solid and relaiable
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    large blowup baloon....

    http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=exhaust+jack+lifting+air+bags&_from=R40%7CR40&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xexhaust+jair+jack&_nkw=exhaust+jair+jack&_sacat=0 Exhaust inflatable lifting airbag under $100 But the question is, will the motorcycle start in a...
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    Best Communication System for Modular Helmets ?

    ::026:: ::026:: We have two set up that way. Works great. Love the Sena
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    Bike hoist

    The have a post under vendors with more information I dropped my bike on the downhill side on the Dalton in Alaska. Fully loaded panniers, top case, extra gas. Absolutely could not get it back up. Had to wait for help. Th is wold have done the trick
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    Grading aftermarket protection options for the Tenere

    Yep, on the centerstand. easy deal
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    Tail Bag Suggestions

    I just saw an ad for one that was very interesting Klamath Tail Rack Pack by the folks that make the Giant Loop bag. http://giantloopmoto.com/products/klamath-tail-rack-pack/ Worth consideraiotn
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    No Tenere Troubles or breakdown discussions?

    No trouble, ever. Have not even had my headlight recall done. Don't even have any hard start problems. Stock clutch works fine. ECU not reflashed, no clutch switch disconnect stock exhaust and power is great. ::021:: I did change my handlebars but that's because i have short arms Now...
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    campground tip

    Sounds like an amazing and high mileage trip Just across the border from Canada into Washington. Bellingham KOA which is really in Lynden not far from the Sumas border crossing . Most amazingly beautiful place. great folks. Will not regret camping there. Not wild lands but not urban...
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    What is it about your ST that makes you smile?

    You know, if Yamaha Marketing was smart they would be following this thread looking for their next ad campaign ::022::
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