New from Pascagoula Mississippi 2013 Super T

[The Fixxxer]

Just wanted to pop in here and say hello to everyone, my name is Josh and I was a Tech at a Yamaha dealer for 13 years. The Tenere I am riding was actually assembled from the crate by me and sold to a local customer that added the side cases, taller windshield, skid plate, and the crash bars. He brought it to us at the dealership for services so I being the only tech actually did every service and accessory installation on this bike since it was new. Long story short it popped up for sale about a year and a half ago with 11,xxx miles on it so I bought it. Currently sitting about 400 miles shy of 30,000 miles as I daily drive it, rain sleet hail and snow she is a daily driver.

Recently had a stiff spot pop up in my steering neck bearings so ripped into that and found the lower inner race had cracked, just before that I tackled the valve check which was pointless as they were perfect in spec, other than those two little deals and a intermittent no start which some silicone spray in the key switch and fresh grease in the side stand switch bike has been flawless

 

[Cycledude]

Welcome Fixxer , wow a Yamaha tech that’s exactly what we need here !
My previous Tenere was a white 2013 and I highly preferred that paint scheme over my 2018.
I’ve said probably 100 times if Yamaha would have put a decent paint job on these Tenere’s right from the start they would have sold way more, the way they are now they look more like a cobble job of spare parts.

 

[Tenman]

Welcome from Natchez MS.

 

[Sierra1]

Welcome from Texas. Man, now you've done it. Get ready for the questions to start flying.

 

[barkingllizard]

a simple hello, Fixxxer...

 

[The Fixxxer]

Yea sometimes I think "Should I tell em" lol. I enjoy a Puzzle though, Only Bronze level tech, but then again thats the only test i took the others are classroom based and well i didnt have time to travel soooo I may know more than my paperwork says I do. I have only really messed with up to about the 13 model Teneres because well I believe this may be the only one in the area. Seen a few BMWS around but so far i seem to be the only Tenere.

I can try my best to sort out issues if anyone has questions but my knowledge is limited on the Tenere.

 

[EricV]

Welcome from Tupelo. Glad you're enjoying your Super Tenere. Your knowledge of linear diagnostic processes should prove helpful to others here.

 

[Mak10]

Welcome from Idaho. Nice looking bike.

 

[2talltoo]

I had a white 13 and loved the color. Now I need help with.....? Just kidding but welcome to the forum.

 

[STenitus]

Welcome from another '13 with white paint' owner located just east of you!

Cool story on your bike, BTW!!!

 

[Nikolajsen]

Welcome

 

[Flat lander]

Welcome from Kansas. Has to be a good feeling being a part of that bike from the beginning. Get ready for the questions to fly.

 

[fredz43]

Welcome from Central IL. I am on my second Tenere, a 2104 ES. My oldest son lives near you, in Biloxi, works at the Beau Rivage and also has a 14 ES.

 

[The Fixxxer]

Welcome from Central IL. I am on my second Tenere, a 2104 ES. My oldest son lives near you, in Biloxi, works at the Beau Rivage and also has a 14 ES.

We had a guy from the Biloxi area bring one in for some tires before he moved to Alaska it was funny because I remember saying to my co worker “My god they do exist” I will have to keep an eye out for him if I get to cruising around.
Most of what is around here are Harley baggers that are forever for sale or the sport bike guys that just want to cruise in a straight line down the interstate. One Monday I took off just to go for a little ride and ended up in Pensacola Florida got a snow cone and headed back home.

 

[The Fixxxer]

Welcome from Kansas. Has to be a good feeling being a part of that bike from the beginning. Get ready for the questions to fly.

It is neat to be able to assemble it from a crate, be the first to clean it up and wipe it down then put it on the floor for someone to buy. A year or so goes by and no one has bought it but you keep em clean and wiped off. Then one day someone comes in and buys it, you pop the acid on the battery and charge it up, check the oil, fill with gasoline, tire pressures, and then I get to make my 2.2 mile lap around the block as the first person in the seat. Of course you fall in love with it after riding it and are sad that it’s going to a new home.
Occasionally the bike comes back by for a accessory here and there and services. Years go by and you see it less and less as her current owner looses interest, bam all of a sudden you stumble across it on cycle trader and gotta strike while the iron is hot. So now she sits tucked away in my garage with a few spare parts like brake pads, air filter, oil change stuff, spark plugs and a few gaskets.
I dont know maybe I am crazy but I hate selling a bike, they almost become family members, I mean you love it and care for it. You go through good times and rough times, a car is not as personal to me as a motorcycle. To me a car just is transportation, But a motorcycle...... a motorcycle is a experience.
Lol I’ll stop rambling now
thanks y’all for the warm welcome.

 

[The Fixxxer]

Welcome from Tupelo. Glad you're enjoying your Super Tenere. Your knowledge of linear diagnostic processes should prove helpful to others here.

Interesting your from Tupelo seeing as how I have family up there and from there. If the weather will make up its mind I kinda would like to make run up there, swerve into take some pics with Elvis’ birth place, maybe shoot on into Memphis for some bbq then back home to crash in my bed. Just have to wake up early enough one Monday morning and get a early start.

 

[EricV]

Nice day ride this time of year. A little tweak and you can make it into a Saddle Sore 1000 ride.

I live in Tupelo now, but only moved here a bit over a year ago. There is some good Q in Memphis for sure. I need to explore the Tupelo Q and see how it stands up. Funny, I don't eat out much at home.

 

[fredz43]

We had a guy from the Biloxi area bring one in for some tires before he moved to Alaska it was funny because I remember saying to my co worker “My god they do exist” I will have to keep an eye out for him if I get to cruising around.
Most of what is around here are Harley baggers that are forever for sale or the sport bike guys that just want to cruise in a straight line down the interstate. One Monday I took off just to go for a little ride and ended up in Pensacola Florida got a snow cone and headed back home.

We just got back from a 1700 mile trip to TN, GA, NC, and AL two weeks ago. We normally will meet up near Memphis or Chattanooga, which is half way for each of us, then take a trip from there. If you see a guy that looks like the one in the second pic, that is him. He normally rides to work at the Beau if the weather is decent.

 

[Flat lander]

It is neat to be able to assemble it from a crate, be the first to clean it up and wipe it down then put it on the floor for someone to buy. A year or so goes by and no one has bought it but you keep em clean and wiped off. Then one day someone comes in and buys it, you pop the acid on the battery and charge it up, check the oil, fill with gasoline, tire pressures, and then I get to make my 2.2 mile lap around the block as the first person in the seat. Of course you fall in love with it after riding it and are sad that it’s going to a new home.
Occasionally the bike comes back by for a accessory here and there and services. Years go by and you see it less and less as her current owner looses interest, bam all of a sudden you stumble across it on cycle trader and gotta strike while the iron is hot. So now she sits tucked away in my garage with a few spare parts like brake pads, air filter, oil change stuff, spark plugs and a few gaskets.
I dont know maybe I am crazy but I hate selling a bike, they almost become family members, I mean you love it and care for it. You go through good times and rough times, a car is not as personal to me as a motorcycle. To me a car just is transportation, But a motorcycle...... a motorcycle is a experience.
Lol I’ll stop rambling now
thanks y’all for the warm welcome.

Yes I can really relate to what you said about keeping some things way to long. I have a 2001 fz1 I bought new with a little over 200k on it. Also have a 1972 Yamaha 100 enduro that my dad bought for me when I was a kid. Just take it to antique motorcycle shows now.

 

[The Fixxxer]

Hopefully i can keep this tenere long enough to hopefully pass it on to my son but he being only 20 months old has got 17 years and 8 months to go lol. His love of motorcycles I think started at about 8 months old, don't worry the beer is not open.