The Ten will fit in perfectly as commuter/weekender/green laner etc. and keep some of the mileage off the GS on shorter tours to the west of Ireland trailbike country) etc.


Where abouts is the best trail riding on the West coast? Do you have any contacts out there, as I've family in Westport, Co Mayo and I work for a company based in Bray, Co Dublin and have been meaning to work out the Irish Trails scene for a while..

Thanks

hi all.. first post here.. hope i don't sound like a troll..
but I interested to hear from Ten owners how they think their bike is better "off piste" than the 800GS.. from the specs they both weigh the same.. the 800GS seems to carry it's weight lower (this is just from sitting on them both - not riding) and it has more power..
I think the "you can't fix it in the bush" line doesn't sit well with me either as I don't believe you would be able to repair anymore or less items in the bush with basic, bike carried tools..

As I mentioned, please don't think I am a troll, i am not.. I signed up here as I am contemplating either of these bikes to replace the 2 I have now.. (DR and VFR). and really wanted to read some actual rider reviews..

My expierence with BMW is that the servicing costs are always expensive and when some things go wrong its always "A feature" so dont hold alot of faith. Saying that my local dealer is superb but parts and labour is high inline with owning a BMW car.

The Tenere parts are cheaper and the bike less techy. I dont like canbus systems and think its not needed but the GS is a nice bike. I now own a Ten and if both had been offered for the same price I would still take the Tenere over the GS.

In the UK do you have to take your bikes to the Dealer for servicing ?? If that is the case, well then yes, you will be paying BMW hourly rates I suppose..

As for CANBUS.. we run a few vehicles with CANBUS and it really is not that much of a headache.. a signal wire and power..
Both bikes run efi and that I feel is where no tools can help you out :toothy12:...

I have also been reading on this forum issues with some of the electrics on the new Ten ?? is this as common as some are making out.. eg..

mmmm....

yeah. just grease the pins inside the connector that goes into the rectifier and you're good to go. Expensive and hard work i reckon... :eusa_dance:

I know there a few guys (gals) on here with a GSA and a Tenere, my question is, does anyone else have to learn how to ride a bike again when swapping from one to the other.
Seriously, when I get back on my Ten I feel like I am going to fall off of it at each corner for the next 30 odd miles.
When I get back in the GSA it feels like learning to drive a truck till I get used to it again.
It is just me ?

Yeah, it's just you Ray... x

Not really noticed Ray, lol. But then again I do big bike mileage on a variety of bikes ranging from a 250 to the 1200GSA, so have probably learnt to adapt quickly - as well as the differently placed controls ha ha!! The 33 litres of petrol in a full GSA tank makes the most noticable difference imho...

Ttfn.

John.

Going from the GS to the Tenere I felt I was sitting in the bike on the GS but on the bike when riding the Tenere. The GS corners better but Im getting more used to the Tenere now.

Thats what I like, someone to bring me back to reality...thanks Jen X

Controls are a real b1tch. I have placed an extra "indicator off" switch on the left hand side because I just cannot get used to cancelling it whilst rolling the throttle back on exiting roundabouts. I just flex my index finger and it goes off.
Sorting that problem stopped me selling it.
For those that have not ridden one, the indicator cancel switch is used by pushing your right thumb upwards. Not easy when gently rolling the throttle in the opposite direction.
Just cant stop tooting my horn to turn left on my Ten !! Muppet ...

Gotta agree with that. The GSA handles better but a lot heavier, the Ten is just so easy to ride. My problem is that the Ten just wants to fall into corners (after being on the GSA), a bit like when the tyres get swapped for TCK80s.

So thats settled then...its just me....best I just STFU and get on with it.

Thanks folks..