Current FJR owner looking for ADV advice for Tuk Trip planning

[WTP07]

Hey all,

As the wordy title states, I am currently an FJR owner but am planning a trip from SW Ontario to Tuktoyuktuk via the new highway.

This trip will probably be in either 2020 or 2021, depending on available time and finances.

I will NOT be taking my beloved FJR on that trip I don't think as I am not sure of the road conditions once you get past Inuvik.

I am going to browse, snoop, lurk, creep and otherwise immerse myself in all things Super Tenere for a while.

I have a great relationship with my local Yammy dealer and am 90% sure I want to stick with the tuning forks if I am moving to or adding an ADV bike to the stable.

Thanks for having me and I look forward to some advice and wisdom from you folks.


Cheers!

 

[Checkswrecks]

Glad to have you here and you'll recognize a bunch of members from the FJR forums, me included. A lot of us bought the Tenere as a compliment to the FJR (or other sport tourer) and ended up selling the sport tourer. The FJR is like a Corvette while the Super Tenere is a Toyota Landcruiser or Chevy Tahoe.

 

[Nikolajsen]

::004::

 

[Sierra1]

....The FJR is like a Corvette while the Super Tenere is a Toyota Landcruiser or Chevy Tahoe.

He's right....but if you put your "Corvette" tires on the Tenere, you'll be amazed at how close your "Tahoe" gets to your "Corvette". ::001::

 

[Nikolajsen]

Many years ago I had a Honda VFR 750 F.
And I'm pretty sure that I take corners faster on my Tenere.
It was of course an 1989 model Honda, and the Tenere is 2017, but still...

 

[VRODE]

I wanted an FJR that was good on dirt/gravel roads. Hence, the S10.

 

[escapefjrtist]

::004:: from metro Seattle!

I've got both bikes and plan to keep it that way. I use my Tenere for trips north of the border and rough road touring...for that it does exceedingly well. You won't be disappointed with the addition!

~G

 

[Sierra1]

As good as the Tenere is, and it is my favorite EVER, the FJR motor....intoxicating. ::26::

 

[Rambler]

I wanted an FJR that was good on dirt/gravel roads. Hence, the S10.

Same. Swapped out my 09 AE for a 17 ES. Loved the FJR. Love the S10.

 

[Panman]

::004:: from metro Seattle!

I've got both bikes and plan to keep it that way. I use my Tenere for trips north of the border and rough road touring...for that it does exceedingly well. You won't be disappointed with the addition!

~G

Like G, have both and also plan to keep it that way.

 

[barkingllizard]

a simple hello, WTP07.....

 

[Super08]

Welcome,
I did the opposite and bought a 18 FJR ES to complement my 16 Tenere.

 

[EricV]

Welcome to the forum. Lots of good folks here.

Advice on riding to Tuk? Mount a car tire on your FJR and go. And by go, I mean go now, this year, strait away for best weather window. One of the two people I know that has already been to Tuk on a motorcycle rode an RT. It's not the bike, it's the rider. Every bit of road will be different every year, every month, every day. His report was that 90% was fine and 10% was really soft.

As for FJR experience, I put 160k miles on my '04A, so I know the FJR's abilities well. And I rode the last 70k miles of that with a CT mounted on the back as well, being the first to try that experiment.

A world traveler friend always tells me that the hardest part of every trip is closing the garage door. She's an amazing woman, but advises everyone to not wait, just go. You'll figure it out. Money, time, just works if you want it to. You know where you stand now, who knows where you'll be in two or three years?

Option B - Detour slightly to Fairbanks and rent a KLR, ride from there to Tuk, back to Fairbanks, drop off the KLR, pick up the FJR and ride back home. Still money ahead over buying a Super Tenere.

And strongly consider what you are going to be doing during your trip. It's a leisurely two week trip if you wander around and ride 12 hour days. And really, what is it you're going to be doing when you're not riding the bike? Sitting around in a hotel room talking about the day or the day ahead? Even if you stay in Canada down South, riding North around the Lakes and thru Winnipeg, it's still only a 6900 km route each leg. That's less that 1k kms a day taking 7 days to ride up to Tuk.

There is not a thing wrong with buying a Super Ten for your trip. But it's far from a necessary thing too. If the money for the trip means delaying so you can pay for the bike, consider the options I've suggested and delay less, go sooner.

 

[10éréRider]

I am heading to Tuk in 4 weeks on my Super Tenere! Can't wait to start the adventure. Lots of planning and studying different maps to get a feel for what is ahead. I just picked up the bike from getting its 40,000 km valve inspection and general once over. It's running great and I will have fresh tires on in a couple of weeks. Starting at the southern most point in Canada at Point Pelee National Park to the farthest north you can drive in Canada, its going to be great to see the changes across this great country.

I agree, many different types of bikes are capable of making the journey. Some will make it easier and more enjoyable than others. I will let you know how I make out on this epic trip!!

10éréRider

 

[Davesax36]

I am heading to Tuk in 4 weeks on my Super Tenere! Can't wait to start the adventure. Lots of planning and studying different maps to get a feel for what is ahead. I just picked up the bike from getting its 40,000 km valve inspection and general once over. It's running great and I will have fresh tires on in a couple of weeks. Starting at the southern most point in Canada at Point Pelee National Park to the farthest north you can drive in Canada, its going to be great to see the changes across this great country.

I agree, many different types of bikes are capable of making the journey. Some will make it easier and more enjoyable than others. I will let you know how I make out on this epic trip!!

10éréRider

Read the tenere Facebook group posts about the clay. I think Ken huckeba just had to turn around. Use the right tires, and pray for no rain.

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[Cycledude]

There is a pretty good thread on ADV rider about riding to Tuktoyaktuk with lots of great information and pictures, the last 7 miles has not been finished yet so when it rains it causes lots of problems.
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/road-to-tuk.1199999/
We have plans to ride to Tuktoyaktuk in August , three bikes Tenere, BMW 800gs and a 1290 KTM