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  1. Jeffthechef

    OEM Pannier mounts

    I have recently purchased another 2010 Tenere. My old S10 has the OEM panniers and I am hoping to just be able to swap panniers from one bike to another depending on what bike I am riding. Yamaha Australia has told me it could be at least a 6-8 week back order. I was curious if anyone had an...
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    Australian Compliance Plate Location

    I recently purchased another S10 to replace my aging 2010 model with 325,000km. I am having troubles registering my my bike as I purchased it from another state and it must now be inspected. During the inspection they found the VIN and engine numbers but could not located the compliance plate. I...
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    Looking for some advise

    I have had my 2010 Super Tenere from new and have never had any serious issues since I bought the bike. I have done just under 250,000 km (154,000 miles) in the five years I have owned the bike. My S10 has done over 30 IBA rides, the Dalton Hwy, numerous adventures in the Australian outback...
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    rough acceleration at low rpm

    My much loved 2010 S10 which has taken me to some great locations through several countries has recently been experiencing some rare mechanical problems. I was hoping someone else may have had the same thing happen to their bike and could point me in the right direction before I seek...
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    Forks will not turn to the left

    I was hoping some one may have an idea of what is wrong with my front end. I was coming home from a recent ride and noticed that the steering was acting up. Once home and in the garage I found that the forks will not turn fully to the left. It has about half the movement compared to when you...
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    Iron Butt Ride

    I reside in South Australia and own a 2010 Super Tenere. Since I bought the bike new I have done some long distance riding through the states, Canada and back home in Australia over all types of road and track conditions. I have done six documented rides through the Iron Butt Association over...
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    2 issues that need advise

    I just returned from a 6 day 2500 km ride in the Australian outback and coastal areas on my S10. About 500 km of this was on some serious off road riding. The bike as always handled everything I put it through. I had two issues arise while on this ride and was hoping for some advise. #1 I...
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    beadrider seat cover

    I just completed a 30,000 km, 11 week ride two up around North America on my S10. For the entire trip I have been more then happy with my stock seat but I am now planning on doing some Iron Butt rides once my bike gets back to me in Australia. I am trying to find a distributor of Beadrider seat...
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    just returned to South Australia

    I just returned from a three month, 30,000 km two up ride around the U.S. , Alaska and Canada on my S10. My Tenere was fully loaded with oem topcase, panniers, tank bag, tent, sleeping bags,other various camping gear and my wife. All up we were about 50 kilos over the recomended limits but the...
  10. Jeffthechef

    10000 miles and half way.

    Six weeks ago I brought my S10 over from Australia and started my two up adventure around North America. My wife and I started our trip in Portland with our fully loaded Tenere and over the last 5 weeks we have put on over 10,000 miles. From Portland we traveled north to Hyder Alaska and then...
  11. Jeffthechef

    Just arrived in the USA

    I have been a member of this sight for awhile now and have just arrived in North America with my s10 and my wife from Australia. I am now using a new computer and do not have my old log on details so I will start my details again. I have a 2011 S10 and have to say that it is the best bike I have...
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