First Ride

[BadKarmaPa]

Picked it up on the way to work today



The tech had it on the center stand. I was a little concerned when I climbed on and found both feet were 3 inches off the ground.



After 59k miles on a V-Strom 650 I was a little intimidated by the S10. By the time I got the 26 miles to work I was almost as cumfortable with it as I am with the Strom. It really feels much smaller than it is. I'm not as smooth with the S10 as I am with the Strom but I think that's as much my fult as it is the bike needing broke in. We're a tad twitchie together. Can't tell much in 52 miles but this bike seems to be exactly as advertised. I'm sure we're going to get along famously.

 

[SuperCruise]

Welcome to the club! You'd better update your sig. Come to think of it, so should I ;D

 

[snuffcityrider]

Congrats! It'll smooth out over time.

 

[crp47]

Believe me you won't be disappointed. Just under 2000 on mine (Silver S10 1200) & am loving it. When I first rode of on mine it felt a bit big even though I previously had a Pan European ST1300 which I used to roll around, now I am sticking the Tenere into corners like a sports bike but with a better all round view. I find it very comfortable & certainly powerful enough for me. Just fitted a Remus end can which is not only much lighter than the stock item it also has a pleasing sound. Not too loud & just enough of a rumble. I have found it to be very firmly planted in wet or dry conditions & the only time it is heavy is when I pull it onto the centre stand. ::012::

 

[liguorien]

the only time it is heavy is when I pull it onto the centre stand. ::012::

I use my left foot insted of the right one.
It seams alot lighter for me this way....
Give it a try... You'll see.

 

[sail2xxs]

Congratulations! Get through the break in miles before fall, so you can really enjoy this awesome bike!

Chris

 

[Don in Lodi]

LOL, I don't think anybodies feet touch when on the center stand. Go teeter-totter once and she'll rock off the stand. If you're quick you can roll away without touching down at all. Congrats on the new ride.

 

[bahill]

LOL, I don't think anybodies feet touch when on the center stand. Go teeter-totter once and she'll rock off the stand. If you're quick you can roll away without touching down at all. Congrats on the new ride.

Yeah tell me... I'm 6'-5 w/ 36" inseam and don't come close to touching when it's on the center stand. ::26::

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[MotorcopBBQ]

Congrads. What mode were you riding in, S or T

 

[BadKarmaPa]

Congrads. What mode were you riding in, S or T

Just T mode. I haven't started fiddling with the fancy electronic stuff yet

PS. Has anyone else noticed that the headlight shadow on the road looks like an open mouth with fangs?

 

[sail2xxs]

Just T mode. I haven't started fiddling with the fancy electronic stuff yet

PS. Has anyone else noticed that the headlight shadow on the road looks like an open mouth with fangs?

;D I noticed that my first night on the bike too.

Chris

 

[rem]

Welcome on, BadKarmaPa from Pa. Boy, you Pennsylvanianians are taking over the place. ::025:: Might have to change the name of the place to TENsylvania. Anyway, well done. Enjoy your new bike. I know I have. ::004:: R. ::022::