Hello from San Jose, CA

Mr. BR

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Hello,
Thought I’d finally post my intro message because I’m back looking at the Super Ten again… I actually joined this forum back in July of ’16, did some reading and then moved on.
My current ride is an ’05 FJR1300 which I‘ve had for 6+ yrs and it’s my year-‘round daily driver for the miserable Silicon Valley traffic (pre-Covid of course, working from home now for 6 mos and this will continue at least thru EOY).
The FJR is staying for now but I figure I could expand my riding if I included some mild off-roading… AND, a friend just got a new 2019 Africa Twin and is doing the same.
I must say, a Super Ten would be my very first 2 cylinder bike; twins have never interested me regardless of config (Parallel, Vee, Boxer) but I can see how they’re good for the ADV bikes.
I’m also a life-time DIYer for maintenance and do my own valve adjustments and TB synchs (and it won’t be too different from the FJR). The one thing I do need to confirm is how I fit on a Super Ten. At 6’-10”, nothing really fits me and although I don’t need all-day comfort, if my knees on banging on hard parts, that could be an issue. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve actually seen a Super Ten in person outside of the Int’l MC show from several years ago as the Cal show has been in Long Beach for years now. Anybody in the South Bay area want to let me sit on their bike? I promise I won’t ask to ride it!
In the meantime, I’ll continue reading this forum and the FB groups while keeping an eye on the GEN1 bikes for sale and perhaps I’ll come across the right deal someday (not seriously looking yet but it’s fun to shop CL and Cycletrader).
Regards,
Mr. BR
San Jose, CA USA
 

Sierra1

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D-a-m-n. You might have to put a lift kit on your bike. If you are even half ass comfortable on the FJR, you'll be fine on the Tenere. Much more comfortable. At least for regular sized folk. The AT is supposed to be better for off road. But, coming from the FJR, the Tenere will be more familiar. Personally, I'd stick with a Gen 2. More refined, and has OE cruise control. If you shop around, you'll be able to find a Gen 2 that's priced real close to a Gen 1.
 

moto.monk

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Hello, Hola, Nǐ hǎo, Bonjour from Los Angeles. Also can I borrow some money for ST parts?
 
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Welcome Mr. BR!
I live off Meridian, I’m 6’3 and I like long walks on the beach, er, hang on, wrong forum. :p
HMU, you are welcome to buy me coffee while you sit, sniff, lick, my 2014. See if it suits you.
 

Mr. BR

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Hey Chicago106miles,
Sorry I missed this and thanks for the greeting! I JUST saw your other note this morning so yes... coffee will be good for a future meeting so I can look at the ST. Much appreciated!
I'm at the other end of Meridian to the South just past Coleman!
Mr. BR
 
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Sounds good man, I’ll PM ya, I work at a MC shop so you can come by, sit on my (luvluvluvit) Super10, a KTM 1290 (waHOOOO VTwin) and a GSA (PhD required). See it any of them speak to ya :)
 
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