New Aussie Member

[OX-34]

Hi All

I put down a deposit today for my Super Tenere; turn the key for the first time in a few days.

This is my first real adventure style bike after running a Kawasaki Versys for most of the last year as an intro to the ergonomics of these bikes.

Initially I considered the GS (like many here, I'm sure :-X). As part of my research I flew down to Melbourne for a test ride of the Super Tenere and did a 300km loop of city, freeway, twisties, 60km of gravel and even a little snow. The bike surprised me with its all around performance and all-day potential.

I have no off-road skills :'( , so am looking to add some. I mainly ride long IBA distances. I think that this bike will let me explore more roads and still rack-up big days in comfort.

I'm sure I'll be running my Twisted Throttle account pretty hard in the next few weeks.

 

[colorider]

Welcome to the Forum OX-34!!! Glad to have another here from "down under". Check out some of Greg's (Wasp) posts and videos for some of his off-road adventures!!!

What color are you getting?

Rod

 

[OX-34]

Lots of stuff to look at in here, Rod

I'll look for the Wasp posts, thanks.

Getting the Blue version - the only colour offered for Australia so far.

May have the blue bits painted black at some stage - like most of my other bikes ;D - "Raven" in some markets, I understand?

 

[rem]

G'day, Ox, and welcome on. And you are quite correct to covet the elusive BLACK bike. It's perfectly normal for an intelligent, discerning individual to desire this bike. You should not think less of yourself for having the blue one ... what could you do?


I think Canada will be outlawing blue bikes in the near future. It's the right thing to do.


I hope you get it soon. I know you'll enjoy. R

 

[SpeedStar]

Welcome to the group. I am sure you will love the bike. Congrats.

 

[barkingllizard]

a simple hello

 

[OX-34]

Picked the bike up today.

500km loop of mixed roads to get acquainted this afternoon ::001::

1000km service booked in next week.

Ordering bits - starting now..........

 

[Déavéhidé]

::012:: Congrats !! ::015::

 

[GrahamD]

Hi OX,

Keep the credit card in the freezer between use or it will melt.

Stating the bleeding obvious but nice ride. ::008::

Cheers
Graham

 

[~TABASCO~]

WELCOME OX ! ! ! ! From the other side of the world !!! Great looking bike ya got there!! You are going to love it !!!!!!

Your SIG picture ROCKS !

 

[jajpko]

Welcome aboard. ::012::

 

[SpeedStar]

Congrats on getting it. Now the fun begins!!