mrkyamaha
New Member
Just introducing myself here, long time rider hoping to purchase a Tenere in the near future...
I have had all sorts of dirt & street bikes over the years, currently have an 08 Yamaha Warrior and a 1992 Yamaha TDM850. The TDM has changed my style of riding drastically, I really love the bike.. just want more of it, if you know what I mean. Ever since me and my wife put about 1,000 miles on the TDM this summer up in Nova Scotia I have been drooling over the thought of upgrading to a Tenere. I have also played with the idea of the FJR1300, but I really want the flexibility to take on any roads that we come across and a more upright riding position, hence the Tenere.
I am debating how to go about buying one right now, there are plenty of good deals for 12-13 models out there and some have all sorts of panniers, crash bars, etc. loaded up on them... but I have read enough to know that the 2014+ has a lot of advantages that would likely require another $1,500 worth of upgrades to bring the 13' models up to being similar ( ECU flash, clutch basket, cam chain tensioner, etc. ) So I am tentatively keeping an eye out for a decent 14-15 model to snatch up when everything works out.
I have one question, to those who bought the Tenere to do a lot of two up riding/ touring... did you spring for the ES model or suggest just upgrading the suspension to suit the load needs? Stoltec moto actually isnt far from me, I have read he is the guy to talk to about accomodating heavier loads on the Tenere...
I have had all sorts of dirt & street bikes over the years, currently have an 08 Yamaha Warrior and a 1992 Yamaha TDM850. The TDM has changed my style of riding drastically, I really love the bike.. just want more of it, if you know what I mean. Ever since me and my wife put about 1,000 miles on the TDM this summer up in Nova Scotia I have been drooling over the thought of upgrading to a Tenere. I have also played with the idea of the FJR1300, but I really want the flexibility to take on any roads that we come across and a more upright riding position, hence the Tenere.
I am debating how to go about buying one right now, there are plenty of good deals for 12-13 models out there and some have all sorts of panniers, crash bars, etc. loaded up on them... but I have read enough to know that the 2014+ has a lot of advantages that would likely require another $1,500 worth of upgrades to bring the 13' models up to being similar ( ECU flash, clutch basket, cam chain tensioner, etc. ) So I am tentatively keeping an eye out for a decent 14-15 model to snatch up when everything works out.
I have one question, to those who bought the Tenere to do a lot of two up riding/ touring... did you spring for the ES model or suggest just upgrading the suspension to suit the load needs? Stoltec moto actually isnt far from me, I have read he is the guy to talk to about accomodating heavier loads on the Tenere...
