There are a couple doing the rounds(from Yamaha UK) I understand, but with all the dealers wanting them, I suspect it'll be a while before most people get the chance.

Glad you like it Ray. If it wasn't for the cost I would have one.

Looking forward to seeing you (and the bike) at Ripley Ray!

btw. I was in P&H in Crawley the other day, and they had a silver Super Ten in the window - not registered, but seemingly not sold either... maybe they could be convinced to put it on as a demo?

J xx

Took the S10 to Silverstone today. Got some vibes through the bars and my right hand went numb. I adjusted the bars again (up) and this alleviated it. I have short arms and legs and have been called a silverback on numerous occasions.
On the way back I did not have this problem and the bike seemed to be a lot smoother having now covered over 100 miles.
The reserve came on at 180 miles and I filled up at 185 having used 18 litres = 47mpg. I was playing with the average fuel thingy and it seemed to use a lot less fuel on the way home. It showed 63mpg between Luton and Hertford.
One thing that did impress me was the low down grunt in top gear, despite being restricted to 4k revs it was very strong, even in touring mode.

I have now fitted a Givi 52 litre top box an Autocom and my Zumo 660. I like my luxuries. Also SWAMBO likes the back rest on the top box as it makes her feel more secure. The MP3 player helps immensely when driving up the M1 in endless roadworks. ( I have had to fit a MIC cut off switch to SWAMBOs helmet as she sings her heart out all the time !)

I am getting used to the bike now and am very impressed at the way it handles at roundabouts even when 2 up. It just eats the weight.

I've been looking at the service manual and it appears that most things can be done be even a mildly capable DIY mechanic. The only time that I would need to take it in to the dealer is for the valve clearances, every 24k miles and that is mainly due to shims being used.

None of the BMW "take me to a dealer for a service" type signals on the dash. Snigger...

Glad you finally got the BIG TEN Ray, she looks great way better with the nobblies and crash bars etc fitted.

Yamaha ought to use her for some proper press shots.

Enjoy, as for the seat height bar a few katoms I think the little Ten is a leggy girl, rode a Stelvio the other day and the seat was very low in comparison

:happy6: keep em rollin

Very nice Ray well done mate, you are now crowned the King of XT's :icon_king:

I would love to ride one, keep us all updated.:respeck:

What can I say, thank you very much Kev.

That means there were at least 2 Ten's @ Silverstone yesterday then, although mine isn't a Super..

Rode the K12S up on Friday and had all the agro of changing out of and into leathers. Found the XT on Sat and Sun much easier with leaving riding kit in the panniers and just having a helmet to leave.

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hi just want to know if YAMAHA are doing any road test ? I have asked my local dealer, but he said he dos not think,they will be getin a demo bike? which i think is bad,would of like to have had a Road test. looks like i be stickin with my XT660Z.

It also depends on yer dealer, if they have a demo available; mine�s got one and he had to make a schedule, because there's so much interest for test-ridin'!! I'm glad I had the chance to take the S10 for a spin last friday morning; not that I intend buying one, but ya can always taste!!
Greetz, Hans.