Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

[aRcHeR]

any idea where is the battery located? got a flat batt.. Zzzz...

[biting_point]

any idea where is the battery located? got a flat batt.. Zzzz...

 

use the allen key below the seat to open the right side panel..

the battery is inside..

[hockie69]

 

to see it more commonly on the road; abit hard, it's not as friendly as Fazer or Super4..

not a lot of ppl appreciate adv tourer.

 

Accessories are never enough....lol

 

Right now the American market has yet to get hold the S10.once it does.I'm sure more will be avail....haha

 

Adv tourer is not for everyone,that I argee...it just a mere case of beauty of de beholder.lol

 

Still on stock Tourance EXP.not bad performance.

[bOtzZ]

Nice to meet u bro Zesture at M-tecknik just now.

 

And I also bought the grips at BMW Parts Store just now. Installed it at my regular bikeshop at no charge. Thanx for your info.

 

But my issue is, it seems that the grip is a little bit short. About 1 cm shorter than stock. Did i buy the wrong one?

[D650]

You would have the highest chance at M-Technik..

 

Thanks bro. Got what I need. Tested the S10 thru the winding road btwn Mae Sot and Mae Hon Son just now..... NICE

[whyzee]

Nice to meet u bro Zesture at M-tecknik just now.

 

And I also bought the grips at BMW Parts Store just now. Installed it at my regular bikeshop at no charge. Thanx for your info.

 

But my issue is, it seems that the grip is a little bit short. About 1 cm shorter than stock. Did i buy the wrong one?

 

I think its possible. The stock tenere grip does seems rather long

[richard_hi]

Regarding abt the BMW grip, I have the similar issue, short 1 cm plus minus. I guess it should be the handle bar are slightly longer.

[richard_hi]

Thanks bro. Got what I need. Tested the S10 thru the winding road btwn Mae Sot and Mae Hon Son just now..... NICE

 

I hope you enjoy the 1864 twist left right & up down hair pin turns. if time permits try the PAI 762 twist as well to complete it. ha

[hockie69]

Thanks bro. Got what I need. Tested the S10 thru the winding road btwn Mae Sot and Mae Hon Son just now..... NICE

 

That's must be very fruitful on the S10.

 

Do post some pix for us to drool on...keke

[D650]

I hope you enjoy the 1864 twist left right & up down hair pin turns. if time permits try the PAI 762 twist as well to complete it. ha

 

Sure did! My 2nd time thru this route. Thinking of going to Pai oso but got to see the weather tomolo. Been raining daily so far. Almost skidded just nw riding in the rain.

[D650]

That's must be very fruitful on the S10.

 

Do post some pix for us to drool on...keke

 

Still trying to get used to the bike. Tho it feels a bit heavy at times, it handles the gravels and corners quite well. Will try to post some pics when I'm back home. Nw chilling at a cafe in MHS after a hard day's ride.

[hockie69]

Still trying to get used to the bike. Tho it feels a bit heavy at times, it handles the gravels and corners quite well. Will try to post some pics when I'm back home. Nw chilling at a cafe in MHS after a hard day's ride.

 

That's good...enjoy the ride & view.

[biting_point]

Sure did! My 2nd time thru this route. Thinking of going to Pai oso but got to see the weather tomolo. Been raining daily so far. Almost skidded just nw riding in the rain.

 

I guess the ABS and TCS saves the day??

 

any feedbacks on these two features on MHS twisties??

[hockie69]

I hope you enjoy the 1864 twist left right & up down hair pin turns. if time permits try the PAI 762 twist as well to complete it. ha

 

Are u planning that route for the coming nov 1? Keke

[hockie69]

I guess the ABS and TCS saves the day??

 

any feedbacks on these two features on MHS twisties??

 

TCS & ABS works at high speed too...had encounter it while riding up north.

 

Good function that save the ride.

[richard_hi]

TCS & ABS works at high speed too...had encounter it while riding up north.

 

Good function that save the ride.

 

i guess "I" activated on your behalf while filtering in to ipoh route up north. ha

[richard_hi]

Are u planning that route for the coming nov 1? Keke

 

Not sure yet. still in a dilemma whether to clear that northern route again, OR just train pass south straight to BKK clear MHS-PAI-chiang kong then in to LAOS PDR down south (Laung prabang-Vientiane) then into Cambodia Phnom Penh and back to bkk and train south again.

 

Still in planning stage on the route & POI to visit

[hockie69]

i guess "I" activated on your behalf while filtering in to ipoh route up north. ha

 

Haha.....good thing that it works.

 

There is always risk involve la.

[hockie69]

Still in planning stage on the route & POI to visit

 

If Cambodia is the target then possible to skip the Thai part unless it going to take an extra few days more la.

[xvandal69]

photo shoot session would be great....hehe when is that gonna happen anyways???Hmmm....Coastal road...with a bit of offroad nature perhaps?/?

[bOtzZ]

Just wanna check with u guys. Some opinions or experience may help..

 

This is what found after a Genting round trip yesterday..

 

I'm currently using the Powerbronze windscreen. While the screen protects me from windblast from the top, somehow there is wind coming from below which irritates the hell of me due to noise in the helmet. The best part is that when I open my helmet's visor, no windblast sound. But when I close the visor, all hell breaks loose. Currently the windshield is at the high position.

 

Other than wearing earplugs, which does not help as much, what are the other options available? Change my current Arai helmet? Do u guys think the Touratech or HB windscreen adjusters bracket might help? Or I need something to deflect the wind coming from below?

 

Another issue I have is vibrations. I think is my 1st twin bike. Been riding in-line 4s all this while, maybe I am not used to the vibrations but my hands are buzzed after a 200kms ride, esp the throttle hand. I rode at 140km/hr speed constantly. Comparing my mirror with a fazer at the same speed, I think the Fazer's mirror is still clear unlike the S10's blurred vision. Issit normal?

 

Do u guy faced the same vibrations? Any recommended remedies? Or i should just get use to it as it the characteristic of the bike engine?

 

Sorry for the amount of questions. Just need some assuarance from those laojiao S10 riders..

[xvandal69]

Botz....ru the one whom i met during my servicing at Yamaha service center..on last friday?...if yes...hows the trip bro...for me i always plug in to mp3 so i dont really get buzz by the noise...hehe...anyways as for the vibration did you put on gloves? i have yet to feel the bike capabilities so i cant comment more. Its a preppy situation for me....i need to get the handlebar riser cos i feel my arms get strain ard wrist n triceps area....feel better if its a hi bend bar...

[hockie69]

Just wanna check with u guys. Some opinions or experience may help..

 

Sorry for the amount of questions. Just need some assuarance from those laojiao S10 riders..

 

Only clock 5k km on this 2mth old S10 w only a few ride up to hatyai,Cameron,genting,desaru,cherating & batu pahat.hope my finding can help resolve some of your queries.

 

Windscreen at speed(>120) - yes,stock one will have top & below windblast.to solve top is by changing to tall windscreen(givi,puig,OEM,powerbronze etc).

 

Lower windblast - maybe the OEM wind deflector kit will help.just like those found on BmW GS type.currently HL got no stock and on order.once fix up will trial the kit.

 

Lastly,helmet design also help,my Arai XD2 will give me lots of wind from below helmet & helmet shake even with the cheek deflector pull down but my C3 with cheek curtian does not give the same problem.I will suggest it the

cheek curtain that helps.

 

Handle bar - vibration will depends on which T-mode u in.Tour mode will feel rough at 140 & beyond while Sport mode will found it at 160 & beyond.adjust the T-mode depends on your ride suitation.

 

Throttle rocker or crampbuster are little tools that will aid in relief that numb right palm.of course LAB also have similar product however review from those was that it not as effective then the better ones.$20 vs $3.beside the price,I will go for functional.

[D650]

I guess the ABS and TCS saves the day??

 

any feedbacks on these two features on MHS twisties??

 

These 2 features really helps. Continued my ride frm MHS to Chiang Rai thru more twiesties than I expected! The ABS and TCS gave me more confident to ride esp on the wet and sandy roads. Saved me once too when an idiotic driver swerved into my path giving me less than 20m to react... Anyway rode all the way up to the Golden Triangle and nw back to Chiang Mai..

[yammie]

These 2 features really helps. Continued my ride frm MHS to Chiang Rai thru more twiesties than I expected! The ABS and TCS gave me more confident to ride esp on the wet and sandy roads. Saved me once too when an idiotic driver swerved into my path giving me less than 20m to react... Anyway rode all the way up to the Golden Triangle and nw back to Chiang Mai..

 

This bike is the most secure one I rode before on the wet thai roads with ABS, TCS and Tourance EXP. Feels like riding on dry road.

 

Post some pics please, this thread need more pics.

 

Edited: posted a random pic

Edited July 18, 2011 by yammie