Climb14er
Member
First post here, came over from Adventure Rider Forum where I've read quite a bit about the S10.
For the last few years, have been thinking of buying a R1200GS, most probably used, low mileage. Have not been able to find one in the area to my liking.
In many ways that's good because I found out about the Super Tenere.
Have been to two of my local Yamaha dealers and saw one with OEM panniers, crash bar and skid plate. Being that I'm familiar with after-market, I began to read about options here in the forum.
Been riding forty years (in a few months) and currently ride a Harley Road King Classic 103 which I enjoy a lot.
Having climbed all of Colorado's 14ers and many other high peaks here in the state and in the west, I've traveled many jeep and forest service roads between the pavement in my Toyota 4 x 4's. This is prompting me to take a serious look at buying a S10. Might keep the Harley, don't like to pay the exorbitant sales tax, registration and plate charges on multiple vehicles here in tax-crazy Colorado... that's why I need to make a decision in the near term.
I'm looking seriously at Jesse Bags, probably the Odyssey in either ten or nine inch width. Haven't decided which size yet.
The bike I'm lookiing at will be black... so I could go either with black or silver bags.
Here's the important info re: the other mods...
I've read many posts here on the forum and want to purchase crash bars and a skid plate. There are many companies to choose from.
Without causing any 'problems' especially on my first post, I've read all the posts on the crash bar and skid plate companies. Still haven't make a decision, if you know what I mean.
I'm not too concerned about saving a buck here or there... just want the best my money could buy. As I'm going to keep the bike for quite some time, no sense in crimping dollars are critical parts such as there.
Your suggestions and experience will be most beneficial. I'm open to hearing what you'd recommend even if you bought one brand but have decided that if you 'had another chance to buy' which would you then purchase.
Much appreciated!
Fine forum! ::008::
For the last few years, have been thinking of buying a R1200GS, most probably used, low mileage. Have not been able to find one in the area to my liking.
In many ways that's good because I found out about the Super Tenere.
Have been to two of my local Yamaha dealers and saw one with OEM panniers, crash bar and skid plate. Being that I'm familiar with after-market, I began to read about options here in the forum.
Been riding forty years (in a few months) and currently ride a Harley Road King Classic 103 which I enjoy a lot.
Having climbed all of Colorado's 14ers and many other high peaks here in the state and in the west, I've traveled many jeep and forest service roads between the pavement in my Toyota 4 x 4's. This is prompting me to take a serious look at buying a S10. Might keep the Harley, don't like to pay the exorbitant sales tax, registration and plate charges on multiple vehicles here in tax-crazy Colorado... that's why I need to make a decision in the near term.
I'm looking seriously at Jesse Bags, probably the Odyssey in either ten or nine inch width. Haven't decided which size yet.
The bike I'm lookiing at will be black... so I could go either with black or silver bags.
Here's the important info re: the other mods...
I've read many posts here on the forum and want to purchase crash bars and a skid plate. There are many companies to choose from.
Without causing any 'problems' especially on my first post, I've read all the posts on the crash bar and skid plate companies. Still haven't make a decision, if you know what I mean.
I'm not too concerned about saving a buck here or there... just want the best my money could buy. As I'm going to keep the bike for quite some time, no sense in crimping dollars are critical parts such as there.
Your suggestions and experience will be most beneficial. I'm open to hearing what you'd recommend even if you bought one brand but have decided that if you 'had another chance to buy' which would you then purchase.
Much appreciated!
Fine forum! ::008::