Prospective S10 owner in Louisville, KY

Mak10

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 20, 2018
Messages
2,567
Location
SE Idaho
Welcome from Idaho. Nice choice in bikes.

I love the heated grips. Really makes a big difference for me. The three settings are fully customizable as far as how much heat on each setting. If I lived in a more temperate climate they wouldn’t be as important to me. It can be under 40 here in August.

I use the Es both for two up and when I go off road. I stiffen up the suspension off road. Love it.
 

ryannealenglish

New Member
Joined
Sep 9, 2019
Messages
25
Location
Louisville, KY
I say go ahead and try the heated grips. Looks like they work well for some. The different stroke for different folks saying applies here. I have heated grips and use them. From the 40 on down i have my heated gloves with me also.
Here in Kentucky it only gets below freezing in the true winter months. Occasionally it'll fall below 40 in late Autumn, but for the most part it stays above freezing outside of December, January, and February. It sounds like something that'll definitely make my commute more comfortable.

I've also never used heated gloves before either. Might have to give those a try. Any recommendations?
 

ryannealenglish

New Member
Joined
Sep 9, 2019
Messages
25
Location
Louisville, KY
Welcome from Idaho. Nice choice in bikes.

I love the heated grips. Really makes a big difference for me. The three settings are fully customizable as far as how much heat on each setting. If I lived in a more temperate climate they wouldn’t be as important to me. It can be under 40 here in August.

I use the Es both for two up and when I go off road. I stiffen up the suspension off road. Love it.

Much too cold for my blood. Sounds like heated grips are definitely something I'm going to have to try.

I don't really do two-up very often (wife doesn't like riding anymore, and the kids are much too young), but when I go on my cross-country camping trips I'm usually hauling about 200 pounds of gear. Sounds like the electronic suspension would help in that situation considerably.

My wallet's going to hurt in the spring when I finally pull the trigger.
 

AVGeek

Well-Known Member
Founding Member
2014 Site Supporter
Joined
Sep 5, 2010
Messages
2,780
Location
Boulder City, NV 89005
Welcome aboard! I made it to Louisville for the first time ever earlier this month, but spent all my time downtown (was a work trip).

I know you've mentioned aftermarket heated grips, but its easy enough to get the factory units for a non-ES bike (cheaper to buy them piecemeal than in the kit), and once installed, they are controlled via the dashboard, just like on the ES.
 

ryannealenglish

New Member
Joined
Sep 9, 2019
Messages
25
Location
Louisville, KY
Welcome aboard! I made it to Louisville for the first time ever earlier this month, but spent all my time downtown (was a work trip).

I know you've mentioned aftermarket heated grips, but its easy enough to get the factory units for a non-ES bike (cheaper to buy them piecemeal than in the kit), and once installed, they are controlled via the dashboard, just like on the ES.
Now THAT'S a good idea! So the dashboard isn't locked down on the standard model, allowing you to add and control ES options after-the-fact? That's an incredibly generous thing of Yamaha to do! I had no idea! Thanks!
 

AVGeek

Well-Known Member
Founding Member
2014 Site Supporter
Joined
Sep 5, 2010
Messages
2,780
Location
Boulder City, NV 89005
Now THAT'S a good idea! So the dashboard isn't locked down on the standard model, allowing you to add and control ES options after-the-fact? That's an incredibly generous thing of Yamaha to do! I had no idea! Thanks!
I don't know about adding the ES suspension components after the fact (I haven't sene anyone attempt it here), but the heated grip install is well documented in the tech forums here.
 

Flat lander

Active Member
Joined
Feb 9, 2018
Messages
309
Location
Lawrence Ks.
Here in Kentucky it only gets below freezing in the true winter months. Occasionally it'll fall below 40 in late Autumn, but for the most part it stays above freezing outside of December, January, and February. It sounds like something that'll definitely make my commute more comfortable.

I've also never used heated gloves before either. Might have to give those a try. Any recommendations?
I have Gerbings glove liners. Life time warranty. I was looking at there website they go by Gordon's now. If I had to do it over I would choose their heated gloves. A lot less hassle. At the time I didn't want to spend the extra 40 bucks not knowing if I would like them. Would have the best $40 ever spent.
I also have their jacket liner that I got from another form member. Just tried it yesterday before the snow temperature on my bike read 36 degrees rode for 1 1/2 hours smiling all the time. But yes my feet did get cold. Should have been wearing my hunting boots.
 

ryannealenglish

New Member
Joined
Sep 9, 2019
Messages
25
Location
Louisville, KY
I have Gerbings glove liners. Life time warranty. I was looking at there website they go by Gordon's now. If I had to do it over I would choose their heated gloves. A lot less hassle. At the time I didn't want to spend the extra 40 bucks not knowing if I would like them. Would have the best $40 ever spent.
I also have their jacket liner that I got from another form member. Just tried it yesterday before the snow temperature on my bike read 36 degrees rode for 1 1/2 hours smiling all the time. But yes my feet did get cold. Should have been wearing my hunting boots.
Their products are pricey, but with a lifetime warranty I imagine they are totally worth it if you're serious about winter riding. Definitely something I'll keep in mind. Thank you!
 
Top