Cedar City, UT Checking In

[TwoShots]

G'day Gents

You've established a sweet forum here. I appreciate the wealth of info. I've been riding 20+ years... most of the common makes n' models with some European stuff thrown in. I'll take the plunge (finally!) on a Tenere this week. And yeah, I'm pretty jazzed about it. It'll do well in the Southern Utah back country AND get me out of state in a hurry when I need a change of scenery.

I'm in the last days of shopping here. Looks like I have a good selection of new 12's and 13's to choose from. Besides the colors, are there any appreciable differences between the 2012 and 2013 models?

Thanks,
TS

 

[spacemanspiff]

Hi TwoShots!

So an S10 is what you sold the Glee for? "It'll do well in the Southern Utah back country AND get me out of state in a hurry when I need a change of scenery." Yep, that is exactly why I am looking at an S10 for my riding needs here in Aridzona.

Here is a discussion re: '12-'13 model year differences
http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=5758.0
I like this forum too, lots of informative good discussions.

 

[TwoShots]

So an S10 is what you sold the Glee for?

That and an older BMW that was collecting dust! And a camper. I'm cleaning house.

Thanks for the link. Pretty much confirms what I'd found about differences - there are none.

I'm still swapping phone calls with a couple dealers. They're trying to shake off the black ravens, but I'm leaning toward a '13 in white with a discount on some OEM bling/accessories. I'm liking the look of the Alt Rider crash bars, too. But one thing at a time, right? I've got to get the bike first.

 

[spacemanspiff]

Nice work on cleaning house! I need to be selling off some stuff too. A truck, the FZ1, random assortment of riding gear.

Don't know what it is about them but I like the white ones the best myself...with black panniers. It is hard not to pre-farkle...must resist.

Cheers,
Eric

 

[rem]

Welcome on, TS from UT. I've had both bikes. Wrecked the '12 just about a year ago and this spring bought a '13. Official word from Yamaha is no difference. None. And that's pretty well true officially, but I have noticed, at least for MY experience, the very slight throttle lag on acceleration is gone in the '13, and the seat is a little more comfortable. That's it. That's all I can find. The grey color is really nice, which I now have. ::004:: to the Forum. R. ::022::

 

[coastie]

Welcome! Are you the same TS from the MSTHub?

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[TwoShots]

Welcome! Are you the same TS from the MSTHub?

Wow. Small world, isn't it?


[quote author=rem]The grey color is really nice, which I now have.[/quote]

The white was tempting until.... a few minutes ago when another dealer offered the last matte grey one within 400 miles. Only $100 difference in the end so I locked in the deal. Saturday is going to be a fine and happy day. ::008::

 

[coastie]

Awesome! In the meantime head on over to the Colorado Rally photos and enjoy all the photos! She is a great machine!

 

[barkingllizard]

a simple hello, TwoShots.....

 

[TwoShots]

Don't know what it is about them but I like the white ones the best myself...with black panniers. It is hard not to pre-farkle...must resist.

The white should serve you pretty well with the summer temps you have to deal with. Gets pretty hot there, right? And I couldn't resist a little pre-farkling... I mean if tires rate as a farkle. Karoo 3's on the way. ::008::

a simple hello, TwoShots.....

Thanks. Best to you as well.

 

[Don in Lodi]

Cedar City; one of my favorite places to be. Welcome on board.
And as always: ::006:: ::015::

 

[TwoShots]

Cedar City; one of my favorite places to be. Welcome on board.
And as always....

Thanks. Drop in anytime, Don. And if interested, I have a clean, comfortable 1800 sq ft in-town bungalow to sell. Makes a nice base for easy getaways to some wonderful paved or dirt riding.

Pic?

That's how far I got when the Yamaha/Touratech/Revzilla/Oxford boxes started showing up. So I've been busy with that. I've farkled a few motorcycles over the years, but never so easily as this one. I'm amazed at the simple, practical way it's put together.

 

[Don in Lodi]

LOL, 46 miles? She's just a baby yet. ::26::