Newbie here, what mods are a must?

[mountainmaxman]

Hey guys, I am huge Yamaha lover and have too many Yamah's to list, anyhow this is my first S10 i just bought 2012 model 34000km. going to pick it up in 2 weeks and drive it 2000km home What are some mods that I 'must' do right away or later? i'm a tall man 6'4 270 pounds 36" inseam. will be riding myself. I read about the seat levenling mod, will do that, when i get the bike. Are there any other things I can do easily for the initial long ride home?

 

[Cycledude]

Congratulations on the new bike.
For a long ride some kind of throttle lock is nice to have and easy to install cheap.

 

[Mak10]

Welcome to the forum. It depends on what your preferences are and how you are going to ride the bike. Crash bars are a must have in my opinion. I have to he Givi on s and they have held up well for the price. A good skidplate if you are going off road.

Other than that it’s up to personal preference. Ride the bike a bit and see what and how you are gonna use the bike.

At your height you are gonna want a taller windshield if spending much time on the highway. I’m at 6-0” and I he stock screen was too short at the tallest setting and really buffeted my helmet. I’m trying a Madstad bracket and 23” shield now.

All personal preferences.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Right now, for the ride home, I'd focus more on making sure the bike is in good mechanical condition.

For starters, check oil level and tires aired up good and tight. Move the seat to the high position for leg room and perhaps move the windshield up a notch and you're good to travel.

Congrats and have a great trip!

~G

 

[mountainmaxman]

Welcome to the forum. It depends on what your preferences are and how you are going to ride the bike. Crash bars are a must have in my opinion. I have to he Givi on s and they have held up well for the price. A good skidplate if you are going off road.

Other than that it’s up to personal preference. Ride the bike a bit and see what and how you are gonna use the bike.

At your height you are gonna want a taller windshield if spending much time on the highway. I’m at 6-0” and I he stock screen was too short at the tallest setting and really buffeted my helmet. I’m trying a Madstad bracket and 23” shield now.

All personal preferences.

the bike has crash bars and a skid plate on her already I see Yamaha don't offer a taller windshield for that bike, they did for my FJR and I needed it on her forsure. Thanks

 

[mountainmaxman]

Welcome to the forum. It depends on what your preferences are and how you are going to ride the bike. Crash bars are a must have in my opinion. I have to he Givi on s and they have held up well for the price. A good skidplate if you are going off road.

Other than that it’s up to personal preference. Ride the bike a bit and see what and how you are gonna use the bike.

At your height you are gonna want a taller windshield if spending much time on the highway. I’m at 6-0” and I he stock screen was too short at the tallest setting and really buffeted my helmet. I’m trying a Madstad bracket and 23” shield now.

All personal preferences.

Thanks, I seen those, but they are not made by Yamaha but maybe the dealer has one i'll pop in on before I leave

 

[mountainmaxman]

Right now, for the ride home, I'd focus more on making sure the bike is in good mechanical condition.

For starters, check oil level and tires aired up good and tight. Move the seat to the high position for leg room and perhaps move the windshield up a notch and you're good to travel.

Congrats and have a great trip!

~G

Thanks, I asked the dealer to have the seat and windshield raised for when i get there so I don't waste too much time, i need to leave as soon as I pick her up. She has been completely serviced, checked over, test drove, and new tires front and back so I hope for no issues.

 

[Mak10]

Yamaha does make a taller “touring windshield” for the Super Tenere.

 

[mountainmaxman]

Yamaha does make a taller “touring windshield” for the Super Tenere.

I don't see one listed for my year on www.yamaha-motor.ca only lists for 2014 model year and up

 

[Mak10]

Sorry I was thinking 2014 on up. I am really pleased so far with the Madstad system. Still crying about the price.

 

[mountainmaxman]

stupid question but does the S10 come with factory heated grips like my FJR? one would think they would? it's going to be cool by the time i get home.

 

[Mak10]

On second generation 2014 on they are standard on the ES model.

 

[Don in Lodi]

I had the tall factory screen on my '12 for a few weeks, it may no longer be available. There's a good solid half dozen or more wind screen makers out there. With two weeks out, you should be able to find a taller screen to take with you, 22-23" top to tip should do you. I'm using a 22" CeeBailey (no longer made) at 6'2" and can look over the top. The '12 screens mount different than the '14+ bikes, be careful on your order.

 

[Scoop47501]

Congrats on the purchase.
For 2012 the heated grips are a factory accessory .
Another of many riders that have moved to a Tenere from a FJR like myself. Some lucky ones still have both.
Welcome to the forum

 

[HeliMark]

stupid question but does the S10 come with factory heated grips like my FJR? one would think they would? it's going to be cool by the time i get home.

For the first gen like your bike, no, unless someone has put some on. The most popular ones are the Oxford Adventure heated grips. Cheaper then the factory, and they work great.

 

[jrusell]

For the ride home I would crank the rear shock preload to the max position and enjoy the ride. Lots of time to sort out the small stuff when you get home.
Enjoy your new bike.

 

[EricV]

Heated grips for the Gen I are cheaper if you order the individual parts instead of the kit. There is a thread here with installation instructions.

The Oxford are good kit too.

Its helpful if you put your location in your profile so others know where in the world you are. It gives context to your posts and helps others give better answers to any questions you may have.

 

[Don in Lodi]

For the ride home I would crank the rear shock preload to the max position and enjoy the ride. Lots of time to sort out the small stuff when you get home.
Enjoy your new bike.

As long as you crank it up with the bike on the centerstand.

 

[mountainmaxman]

For the first gen like your bike, no, unless someone has put some on. The most popular ones are the Oxford Adventure heated grips. Cheaper then the factory, and they work great.

thanks, I don't want to buy them yet in case they are on there and the salesman don't know it.

 

[mountainmaxman]

For the ride home I would crank the rear shock preload to the max position and enjoy the ride. Lots of time to sort out the small stuff when you get home.
Enjoy your new bike.

does that require a special tool? same as most shocks?