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[kenbike]

I just joined the site and wanted to say hello. I have not yet put a deposit down on a new S 10 and really like what I have seen so far from riders reviews. I have a few bikes at this time so this will be my 4th!

Good luck with the new site

 

[MortiisMachine]

Hi and welcome to the site, good to have another one join the ranks, I myself and just waiting until the new year.

 

[20valves]

I'm a waiter too, I did this with my '98 R1 and my '03 FJR so it's familiar. I'm just here trying to learn. I'm headed to the dealer today to put down a deposit. I've never had an adventure bike but this one seems to speak to my two major concerns: a good dealer network and a narrow, powerful engine. It looks a little heavy for intense off roading but looks plenty capable for what I have planned for it. Looks like I have a few months to plan a trip or two until it gets here. I think I'll get the black.

 

[MortiisMachine]

Welcome 20vavles

 

[20valves]

Welcome 20vavles

Thanks, pleased to find this site.

 

[Swagger]

..... Thanks, pleased to find this site ...

Ah 20valves ... there you are. Nice of you to drop by. ;D I know you from the FJR forum (Swagger aka 7.62fmj)

 

[20valves]

Ah 20valves ... there you are. Nice of you to drop by. ;D I know you from the FJR forum (Swagger aka 7.62fmj)

Thought I recognized that avatar. So, I am getting a black one but it'll be May of next year before I get to ride it. Oh well, I can dream of merging my dirt bike and the FJR in the meantime. I came over here to get a little inside info from actual S10 riders so I'll know what to tweak when the big girl gets here. 8)

 

[Venture]

Welcome 20vavles

Thanks, pleased to find this site.

Pleased you've found it, welcome!

Call me a dumbass, but I have to ask about your name - what engine is it that has 20 valves? I'm thinking either a dual OHC inline 5 of some sort of a 4 cylinder with 5 valves per cylinder, neither of which to my knowledge exist. Just curious.

 

[20valves]

what engine is it that has 20 valves? I'm thinking either a dual OHC inline 5 of some sort of a 4 cylinder with 5 valves per cylinder, neither of which to my knowledge exist. Just curious.

You need to get out more! ;D

My 2006 R1 has 5 valves per cylinder as does each and every Yamaha FZ-1 to this day. I've had that handle ever since my days on the R1 forum while I was waiting for my 1998 R1 (also 5v/cyl) to arrive. It too arrived in May after a seemingly interminable wait.

 

[Venture]

what engine is it that has 20 valves? I'm thinking either a dual OHC inline 5 of some sort of a 4 cylinder with 5 valves per cylinder, neither of which to my knowledge exist. Just curious.

You need to get out more! ;D

My 2006 R1 has 5 valves per cylinder as does each and every Yamaha FZ-1 to this day. I've had that handle ever since my days on the R1 forum while I was waiting for my 1998 R1 (also 5v/cyl) to arrive. It too arrived in May after a seemingly interminable wait.

Can I blame Google? I did a quick search for info on the R1 engine and *thought* what I found said it was 4 valves/cylinder. Yeah well, I said you could call me a dumbass.

And yes, I definitely need to get out more. Two small kids will keep you down...way down...but it's all good.

 

[20valves]

The current R1 does have 16 valves, has since 2007. The only bikes currently available for sale with 5v/cyl are the Yamaha FZ1 and the WR/YZF 250. Here's some useless trivia: The YZF/WR 250 and FZ1 share not only their 5 valve heads but also the same bore and stroke. So a YZF 250 is like an FZ.25