G'day From Australia

[Gun]

I thought Id better do the right thing and introduce myself before commencing picking brains, asking dumb questions, and/or offending anyone!

My name is Glenn and I live near Canberra in Australia.

I purchased my 2010 Super Tenere just 4 days ago. Like many others, I considered many bikes before committing to the S10. Tiger 800, R1200GS, VFR1200X, DL1000....all the usual suspects. I was quick to rule out the GS as I simply didn't want to belong to the latte sipping poser crowd. Im the kind of bloke that buys a bike such as this to use and abuse. My S10 is currently in perfect condition, but that wont last long....one over ambitious hill climb will see the start of the inevitable battle scars!

This is the main reason I went with the S10. All reports suggest its been built to last and handle a fair amount if offroad abuse.

The S10 I bought is completely kitted out for serious adventure riding. The entire SW-Motech catalogue is bolted to it including pannier racks and panniers. It hss Arrow headers coupled with a Leo Vince muffler. A Power Commander 5 with Autotune module has it running perfectly smooth although fuek economy I feel could be better. It has an ABS kill switch wired in too. All I need to do is wire up some heated grips before winter rolls around again.

I look forward to learning and sharing on the forum, and hopefully meeting any other Aussie S10 owners that are floating around here.

Cheers,
Glenn

 

[rem]

G'Day yourself, Glenn from OZ. Yes, you have selected a fine specimen of a bike. Guess you're heading into summer there, unlike myself, who just got a dump of snow yesterday. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr !! Oh well, hard cheese I guess. Anyway, ::004:: to the Forum. Send some pics when you get the chance. I've forgotten what grass and stuff looks like. R. ::022::

 

[twinrider]

Welcome aboard Glenn and congrats on the S10.

If you are going to truly abuse the S10 offroad, then you will want to swap out the SW Motech bash plate for a frame mounted one so you don't break your sump. Also, I highly recommend the ECUnleashed reflash. Greatly improves driveability, power, fuel mileage and you won't need the PCV so you can sell it...

 

[barkingllizard]

congrats, with an uncomplicated hello, Gun.....

 

[GrahamD]

Congrats Glenn and ::004:: aboard.

::003::
from GrahamD in the Blue Mountains

 

[x-box]

Hi Glenn, well done with the purchase ::008::
I think you better get those heated grips on - I believe Canberra can get a bit chilly in winter I have not fitted mine yet but then I'm on the Gold Coast :
::004::

 

[barryd]

Welcome...

 

[Gun]

Welcome aboard Glenn and congrats on the S10.

If you are going to truly abuse the S10 offroad, then you will want to swap out the SW Motech bash plate for a frame mounted one so you don't break your sump. Also, I highly recommend the ECUnleashed reflash. Greatly improves driveability, power, fuel mileage and you won't need the PCV so you can sell it...

What bash plate would you recommend? The Altrider one?

As far as the ECU goes, I'm very happy with the way it runs. So far I've only ridden it fully loaded with panniers and managed 5.7 litres per 100km. I was expecting a little better fuel consumption. But, I'm certain the panniers add quite a bit of drag so I'll wait and see how it goes on a trip without them.

 

[twinrider]

What bash plate would you recommend? The Altrider one?

As far as the ECU goes, I'm very happy with the way it runs. So far I've only ridden it fully loaded with panniers and managed 5.7 litres per 100km. I was expecting a little better fuel consumption. But, I'm certain the panniers add quite a bit of drag so I'll wait and see how it goes on a trip without them.

I would recommend the ACD frame mounted plate. Reasonable price and excellent coverage.

http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=5744.0

 

[EricV]

I would recommend the ACD frame mounted plate. Reasonable price and excellent coverage.

http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=5744.0

+1

There are really only three skid plates that are completely frame mounted. ACD, Rumbux and Ride On ADV. The Rumbux would require you to change more of the protection that you already have, so is less cost efficient, if perhaps a stronger solution. The Ride On unit is hands down the most bomb proof, but at a price that equals an entire Rumbux 3-part kit.

Note that the protrusion in the front of the engine that is often used to mount skid plates is hollow... and if broken off will cause oil loss. The cast aluminum oil sump is the S10's biggest weakness.