candave650

Thruxton

One of the best looking bikes I have had

Sold it to go to a Tiger Explorer 1200

A decision I still regret!!!

2013 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200

Great bike except dealing with Triumph for head replacement

i believe the GT has a longer swingarm than the standard hence the more links

51 minutes ago, bowlin01 said:

Hi All,

Got myself some Heed Crash bars for my 2018 GT900, can some kind soul tell me the correct torque values for the engine bolts for when I am reassembling?

Thanks in advance

Steve

Frame to engine 45 N-m or 33 lb-ft

Hard start or no start is a common Yamaha problem (see Super Tenere Forum) and is usually cured by cranking with throttle WFO or new battery.

Glad it is resolved

1 hour ago, Michiel900GT said:

I saw an in price reduced Super Tenere at a local dealer. It made me wonder if it is more touring oriented than the Tracer GT, as far as comfort and engine are concern. What is your experience?

 

The Super Tenere is a great machine and the best do everything motorcycle that I have owned (43 and counting)

Great at touring with legendary reliability,shaft drive,cruise,electronic suspension and tons of accessories

Handling is suprisingly light for a large bike, better than a FJR IMHO

It is heavy(good in cross winds),  high and the engine is OK but noisy and has some vibration

The more I rode it the more I considered it like the swiss army knife of motorcycles.A good all rounder but not outstanding at one thing.Sort of boring to ride if I am honest.

Dave

28 minutes ago, nhchris said:

Hey @candave650,

That's a whole lotta bikes since 2016!  Question...

Did a Versus 1000 ever tempt you?  Looks a bit more solid than the FJ but smaller than a KTM.

If not, how come?

cb

Not the 1000 but the 650 tempted me (my brother has a 650 and loves it)

At my age (old) I just prefer the lighter weight and handling of twins and triples

Dave

donk I get were you are coming from.

Since owning my 2016 FJ-09 I have been through:

-Super Tenere

-FZ-09

-KTM Super Adventure S

-KTM Super Duke GT

And now a Tracer GT the best of the bunch for my sport/touring riding

I thought the Duke GT would be my dream bike but the Tracer is more FUN!! and that's why I ride.