Well, one year ago on March 1st I bought my sand colored S10. Today I have 22,384 miles on the bike, came with 1.2 miles so you can tell I enjoy riding the S10. And since I appreciate this forum a lot I want to share my personal experience.
Bike looks a bit different now with some luggage and a few accessories.
A few notes. I like the Givi racks and luggage as I move boxes around depending on what I need. However, I do wish the luggage was water tight; leaks a little when mounted on side.
No warranty issues or problems other than four stalls. One stall was on the way home from the dealer with less than a mile or two. Next stall happened before 500 miles. And the other two were back to back shortly after buying gas in Vermont, over 12k miles, and bike was stopped on a hill. I wonder if maybe I had bought some water with the gas. I never have investigated further other than I think the S10 idles "just" fast enough and if you get some water or when the engine is brand new and tight the engine is susceptible to a stall. Oh, and I ride in "T" mode and use regular gas for those wondering.
Mods, just usual goodies such as skid plate (actually took a hit on a concrete structure while wandering under a highway bridge for a pee break). Level seat mod with a bead rider in the high position and I find the seat comfortable. Yamaha tank bag and winglets, PDM electrical box for heated gear, Garmin, and lights. And a few little items such as bar risers, fork seal covers, fairing braces, and grip puppies. And dealer delivered bike with heated grips as part of the deal.
Maintenance. Has been oils and filter along with tires. When I lift the tank to check valves I'll R&R air filter and spark plugs.
Overall I'm very pleased and no regrets on the purchase. Also, compared to my previous road bikes this is the most comfortable with the longest range. My previous road bikes in order of most recent: 2011 FJR, 2007 650 VStrom, 1988 BMW K75, 1986 XL600 Honda, and 1982 VT500 Honda Ascot. And this is my first bike with a cruise control, definitely use this feature a lot.
Enjoy.
Bike looks a bit different now with some luggage and a few accessories.
A few notes. I like the Givi racks and luggage as I move boxes around depending on what I need. However, I do wish the luggage was water tight; leaks a little when mounted on side.
No warranty issues or problems other than four stalls. One stall was on the way home from the dealer with less than a mile or two. Next stall happened before 500 miles. And the other two were back to back shortly after buying gas in Vermont, over 12k miles, and bike was stopped on a hill. I wonder if maybe I had bought some water with the gas. I never have investigated further other than I think the S10 idles "just" fast enough and if you get some water or when the engine is brand new and tight the engine is susceptible to a stall. Oh, and I ride in "T" mode and use regular gas for those wondering.
Mods, just usual goodies such as skid plate (actually took a hit on a concrete structure while wandering under a highway bridge for a pee break). Level seat mod with a bead rider in the high position and I find the seat comfortable. Yamaha tank bag and winglets, PDM electrical box for heated gear, Garmin, and lights. And a few little items such as bar risers, fork seal covers, fairing braces, and grip puppies. And dealer delivered bike with heated grips as part of the deal.
Maintenance. Has been oils and filter along with tires. When I lift the tank to check valves I'll R&R air filter and spark plugs.
Overall I'm very pleased and no regrets on the purchase. Also, compared to my previous road bikes this is the most comfortable with the longest range. My previous road bikes in order of most recent: 2011 FJR, 2007 650 VStrom, 1988 BMW K75, 1986 XL600 Honda, and 1982 VT500 Honda Ascot. And this is my first bike with a cruise control, definitely use this feature a lot.
Enjoy.
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