What do we now think of the bike

[jeckyll]

That's an outstanding point I never thought of. Simply shut the motor off if you need to use the brakes without the antilock!! I regularly shut the motor off on my dirt bikes for long steep downhills in the mountains.

Oh, and yet another reason it's a stupid idea to run anything other than a knobby off road!!

I've never shut the motor off. I typically try to use compression braking and adjust gear selection and throttle so that the rear wheel keeps turning but slower than the hill wants to.

I guess it's a bit like left foot braking in a standard transmission car in the snow?

 

[Jlq1969]

That's an outstanding point I never thought of. Simply shut the motor off if you need to use the brakes without the antilock!! I

If only the driver of that 1200 gs of the video, had read our post regarding the "use of the Kill Swicht” ... would have saved the Top Case

 

[SHUMBA]

Thanks I tried it with the toe and much, much easier. Love the Madstad setup makes a huge difference for me, makes the bike rideable now without all of the buffeting. Got the Grip Puppies on too and for me they make a big difference. Before it felt like I had my hands on a straw and now with the added circumference it makes it way more comfortable. Had my seat worked on and that made a difference and tried it with an Air Hawk and that has made it much more comfortable. All in all, I would say she is getting there...

Sounds like your bike is well farkled
On that note I dropped by Inglis Cycle today and had a discussion with the guy in the service department about a few things. Apparently there is a recall on some 2018 teneres. Depends on the serial number, I'm sending my serial number to him and he will let me know if my bike is subject to the recall. Don't know what the recall is.
Also had a discussion about fuels. He said regular gas is just fine. No need for 91 or premium gas. Yamaha's book says minimum 91.
So, Mike what gas R U burnin??
Thanks Jim
SHUMBA



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[bigbob]

Steve Reno burns 87 with ethanol all the time. May not be a good thing since he got a new 10 after only 125,000 miles on his 2012!

But he still rides the 2012 to work!

 

[SuckSqueezeBangBlow]

Sounds like your bike is well farkled
On that note I dropped by Inglis Cycle today and had a discussion with the guy in the service department about a few things. Apparently there is a recall on some 2018 teneres. Depends on the serial number, I'm sending my serial number to him and he will let me know if my bike is subject to the recall. Don't know what the recall is.
Also had a discussion about fuels. He said regular gas is just fine. No need for 91 or premium gas. Yamaha's book says minimum 91.
So, Mike what gas R U burnin??
Thanks Jim
SHUMBA



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Hey Jim, I think the recall has to do with the side marker lights on the factory side cases, might be wrong but that is the only one I have heard of but thanks for the heads up. I think you can go to Transport Canada and look it up as I believe they will have it listed.
Fuel? haha well now that is a big debate! I had my Vic tuned a number of years ago by one of the most respected Victory tuners (Lloyd Greer) and I asked him the same question. He said to use the lowest octane that is ethanol free where the bike does not knock or ping. Basically up here that means either PetroCan or Shell 91. Every once in a while I will toss in the 93/94 but don't really find a difference, however if I use anything below that on the Vic it sputters, backfires and farts. Have not really had a good chance to test it on the S10 as I have only used the 91 for all fill ups, during the break in and initial period I like to use the good stuff and will experiment after that. Basically no Esso or Husky as all their fuel has ethanol so I tend to stick to Shell or PetroCan.
I personally did tests to see who had the ethanol and who didn't for the stations in my area, was a bit of a pain back in the day as now you can just get a tester from Amazon. Essentially you get a beaker, put 100 ml of gas in it and 10 ml of water, shake it and let it settle. If it comes out with more than 110ml you have ethanol (basically the water extracts the ethanol from the fuel as the two will combine to form a larger molecule), the higher amount of fluid the more ethanol. That is just a simplistic breakdown but enough to show me what fuels had the ethanol and in what grades. Husky was by far the worst followed by Esso so I tend to stay away from them.
That is the long answer, the short one is I will just go with the 91 unless it is an emergency. The cost difference to fill up 20L with a $0.15 difference between 87 and 91 would be $3. If I can't afford the $3 per tank I shouldn't have the bike, especially if it costs me more to rebuild the engine down the road. I am sure lots will disagree but that is what works for me!

Mike

 

[SHUMBA]

Thanks for that Mike,
Most informative.
Ethanol breeds water in a fuel system. 91 octane is generally free of ethanol, with a few exceptions I'm sure.
I buy gas (91) from CTC and Shell.
The bike's handbook states minimum 91 octane.
I have a turbo charged Subaru and it demands 91. But Turbocharged engines are another one topic.
Yes my bike is farkled to my content.
I'll bet you are the guy who brought the headlight cover from Joe??
I'm approaching 10,000 km on my Tenere, just can't stop riding it.
Jim
SHUMBA

 

[Bombadier36]

I do not own a ST but have started to look. Thank you to everyone that has posted quality information over the years on this thread. Knowing that the majority of owners grow to enjoy and like their bike more as it is ridden is helpful. Also, there were some surprisingly high mileage reports which is AWESOME!

The area of concern for me is the weight of the bike. It will be (by far) the heaviest motorcycle I have owned. Started with a Ninja 650 and currently ride a modified DR650. I test-road a big GS a while back and the bike was intimidating and felt extremely bulky. Sitting on a ST for the first time on Wednesday.

Again, just joined the forum (literally my 1st post) and looking forward to learning more.

 

[Sierra1]

Welcome to the forum. Back in the day, I went from the SECA to the FJ. More weight, an a TON more power. I just took it slow, and acclimated to it; it didn't take long. I can't comment on the feel of the current GS, but, to me, the Tenere feels MUCH lighter when you get her rolling. Very flickable, but also very stable on the highway with wind. Sitting on her will not give you an accurate feel.

 

[wjfawb0]

My previous heavy bike before my 2019 ST was a 2009 FZ1. It weighed close to 500lbs, very low to the ground. The Super Tenere is much higher, but the bulk of the weight really does seem to be near the ground. I took my new bike on my first trip yesterday around 260 miles. I rode the Cherohala Skyway and the tail of the dragon among other twisty roads. On several sweepers I had it near the edge of the rear tire on the oem battlewings. It handled the curves very well for its weight, and it's the best bike I've ever had to go 80mph down the interstate highway. My 300lb WR250R is like a mountain bike, and that's the thing that sucks when you have to ride 100 miles to get to the "ride."

 

[Jlq1969]

The area of concern for me is the weight of the bike.

Don't worry about weight, it will always weigh the same. Sometimes, when you're with someone, after a few years, it ends up weighing several lbs more than when you met her and yet you don't complain

 

[Bombadier36]

Welcome to the forum. Back in the day, I went from the SECA to the FJ. More weight, an a TON more power. I just took it slow, and acclimated to it; it didn't take long. I can't comment on the feel of the current GS, but, to me, the Tenere feels MUCH lighter when you get her rolling. Very flickable, but also very stable on the highway with wind. Sitting on her will not give you an accurate feel.

5’ 10” with my riding shoes and average in-seam (never measured). How is it moving it into a parking space/walking the bike or around the garage?

I’m working on getting a test-ride but having trouble finding one to ride. The dealer doesn’t have a demo and I’m not going to ask for a test ride on their new bike since I’m planning on buying used. Going to get quotes on their remaining MY18s they have (2 remaining).

 

[Bombadier36]

My previous heavy bike before my 2019 ST was a 2009 FZ1. It weighed close to 500lbs, very low to the ground. The Super Tenere is much higher, but the bulk of the weight really does seem to be near the ground. I took my new bike on my first trip yesterday around 260 miles. I rode the Cherohala Skyway and the tail of the dragon among other twisty roads. On several sweepers I had it near the edge of the rear tire on the oem battlewings. It handled the curves very well for its weight, and it's the best bike I've ever had to go 80mph down the interstate highway. My 300lb WR250R is like a mountain bike, and that's the thing that sucks when you have to ride 100 miles to get to the "ride."

Good to know!

I’ve taken the DR up there for parts of the TAT and love riding in that area of the country. The twisters are great too!

 

[Sierra1]

5’ 10” with my riding shoes and average in-seam (never measured). How is it moving it into a parking space/walking the bike or around the garage?....

I have a 31" inseam, so unless I'm on it, using the motor to move around....I walk beside it, and lean it up against me; because she IS 600lbs at slow/walking speeds. But, once she's under her own power, she sheds her weight. You'll be able do circles within two parking spaces when you get used to her. And, wfjawb0 is right about riding curves. My kid has an R6, and the Tenere is rock stable keeping up with him in the corners/curves; to the edge of the tire tread.

 

[AVGeek]

5’ 10” with my riding shoes and average in-seam (never measured). How is it moving it into a parking space/walking the bike or around the garage?

I’m working on getting a test-ride but having trouble finding one to ride. The dealer doesn’t have a demo and I’m not going to ask for a test ride on their new bike since I’m planning on buying used. Going to get quotes on their remaining MY18s they have (2 remaining).

I'm 5'9", with a 30" inseam. I wound up with the seat in the high position (felt better on my knees) for most of my on-road work, then used the low position when riding on dirt roads. Even in the high position, the bike was easy enough to move around parking lots, and in the garage I would usually walk next to the bike to park it.

 

[Boris]

I’m 6ft 2in, with a 32in inseam and and about 16st.

I totally agree with what’s been said above about when the bikes on the move, even at slow speed, it’s well balanced, seems to lose its weight, flickable and handles well for the size and type of bike it is.

For me though it really shows its weight if you need to paddle it around a car park, out of a garage, even up a very slight incline. It’s an heavy old lump! Put luggage on it and the problem increases. Think about how and where you park it though, and you lessen the number of times you need to lug it about.

 

[STenitus]

Couldn't get along with my gray, 14 but can't get enough of my white, 13. It really is a great bike!

 

[FabianNJ]

I pick Up my 2013 ST on December with 6000 miles now have 9500 and I love it, I wish have Hazard Flashers, but is ok

 

[Boris]

I pick Up my 2013 ST on December with 6000 miles now have 9500 and I love it, I wish have Hazard Flashers, but is ok

Mine has hazard flashers, UK bike. Are these not fitted in some countries?

 

[bigbob]

US 2014+ Gen 2 has flashers.

 

[navynuke]

Mine has hazard flashers, UK bike. Are these not fitted in some countries?

1st gen bikes do not in the U.S.A., however euro switches swap on with no modifications and add the flashers if you so choose

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