jeffro
New Member
Retiring to Arizona next year and have decided to pick up a new bike in Oregon (NO sales tax) prior to the big move. Have been riding for 45+ years, primarily sport touring/camping. Last bike was a 07 BMW GSA, perfect fit for my 6'5" self but sold. I really didn't want to grow old with the GSA and it's less than perfect reliability and very high maintenance costs.
I've been very impressed with the reports of the S10's reliability record, it's design (liquid cooling, shaft drive) and value pricing. Yesterday I dropped by a dealer and was very happy to find myself and my 35 1/2 inch inseam comfortably perched upon a Japanese Moto. A rare moment !
My first bike, was a clapped-out '64 Yamaha YDS-3 (250cc) purchased and owned for a few glorious months back in 1970, so my return to Yamaha will have a touch of nostalgia.
Next step, finding a good deal on a new '14 or '15 ES (got to have those heated grips). Hopefully I can find a cool shop to do business with, as some dealerships leave me with that "I've just escaped from a Hyundai Dealerships back room feeling". Any recommendations on Washington/Oregon/Idaho Yamaha shops would be appreciated.
Anyways, looking forward to reading and hearing from the group. Hope to meet up with you on the road.
I've been very impressed with the reports of the S10's reliability record, it's design (liquid cooling, shaft drive) and value pricing. Yesterday I dropped by a dealer and was very happy to find myself and my 35 1/2 inch inseam comfortably perched upon a Japanese Moto. A rare moment !
My first bike, was a clapped-out '64 Yamaha YDS-3 (250cc) purchased and owned for a few glorious months back in 1970, so my return to Yamaha will have a touch of nostalgia.
Next step, finding a good deal on a new '14 or '15 ES (got to have those heated grips). Hopefully I can find a cool shop to do business with, as some dealerships leave me with that "I've just escaped from a Hyundai Dealerships back room feeling". Any recommendations on Washington/Oregon/Idaho Yamaha shops would be appreciated.
Anyways, looking forward to reading and hearing from the group. Hope to meet up with you on the road.