Daved444
New Member
Hi guys - I bought my First Edition S10 about 18 months (12k miles)ago fully equipped with the Yamaha accessory list and since then I have been slowly adapting it to suit me and the type of riding that I do (a bit of tarmac commuting, weekends away and some light green lane work).
So far I have;
- replaced the yamaha engine guards with SW Motech ones because I didnt like how they got in the way of my legs at the side of the engine
- fitted an MRA screen and Touratech adjustable mount - took some time but I am finally happy with the screen protection at speed
- changed the handlebars for WRP enduro bars and fitted bar risers - the standard bars felt like they swept back too much and made my wrists ache
- with the narrower bars I needed to fit mirror extenders because all I could see was my arms
- Heated grips fitted (Oxford)
- Fender extender fitted to front and a home made guard fitted to rear right side under the seat where the water and mud soaks your inside leg
- after trying a few options I have now opted for Heidenau K60 tyres as the best option for the type of dual riding that I do
- I am still using the Yamaha side cases but have fitted a SW Motech rear rack and MTrax top box as I found the Yamaha one a little too small to take my Arai Xtour helmet
- oh and some nice decals from Wasp!
So, I dont think that there is much left to do......at least that is what the wife thinks!
I am considering the Altrider bash plate or similar - any suggestions are welcome
I have seen some rear suspension link plates that raise the rear of the bike and put more weight on the front - has anyone tried this, thoughts??
If it was yours......what would you consider doing next - open to suggestions
Here are a few pics
So far I have;
- replaced the yamaha engine guards with SW Motech ones because I didnt like how they got in the way of my legs at the side of the engine
- fitted an MRA screen and Touratech adjustable mount - took some time but I am finally happy with the screen protection at speed
- changed the handlebars for WRP enduro bars and fitted bar risers - the standard bars felt like they swept back too much and made my wrists ache
- with the narrower bars I needed to fit mirror extenders because all I could see was my arms
- Heated grips fitted (Oxford)
- Fender extender fitted to front and a home made guard fitted to rear right side under the seat where the water and mud soaks your inside leg
- after trying a few options I have now opted for Heidenau K60 tyres as the best option for the type of dual riding that I do
- I am still using the Yamaha side cases but have fitted a SW Motech rear rack and MTrax top box as I found the Yamaha one a little too small to take my Arai Xtour helmet
- oh and some nice decals from Wasp!
So, I dont think that there is much left to do......at least that is what the wife thinks!
I am considering the Altrider bash plate or similar - any suggestions are welcome
I have seen some rear suspension link plates that raise the rear of the bike and put more weight on the front - has anyone tried this, thoughts??
If it was yours......what would you consider doing next - open to suggestions
Here are a few pics