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I don't usually post on such long threads (ADVrider anyone? - groan...) but here's one I'd perhaps sooner forget...
http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/DSC09891.jpg (yes, that is the trail, and I'm going up it...) xxx |
Jeez, Jmo, you got "balls"! Respect, lady, you're one hell of a rider! More pics, please? Thanx, greetz, Hans.
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Yes - that picture was taken about half a mile from my profile location coordinates, late in the afternoon when I foolishly thought it was going to get easier (it didn't)... I ended up having to camp out that night...
I don't want to post too many pictures, as I will be writing up this trip for a magazine and want to keep the photos fresh for that... However, here are a few more of the USA these past few months: http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/DSCF0347.jpg http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/DSCF0234.jpg http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/DSCF0060.jpg http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/DSC09365.jpg http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/DSCF0266.jpg http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/DSCF0674.jpg http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/DSCF0644.jpg http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/DSCF0229.jpg xxx |
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One word: Breathtaking. :023:
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and three words: Green with envy .
Oh and two more: Engine bars...............JMo you're making me cringe. Seriously,brilliant pics, looking forward to reading about your adventure. |
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I've been so impressed with the way the standard bike handles being on it's side - often on hard rocks... It does amuse me when people (pre)judge the plastic panels on the new Tenere as some sort of gimmick - the tank cheeks are excellent, and also protect the front indicators perfectly. Likewise the mirrors (so far) have not suffered any damage when the bike has been dropped... The lower protection panels (over the coolant expansion tank and exhaust header) also do a great job - neither area has turned out to be vulnerable... even the bash plate is damn sturdy considering the crap I've ridden over - I noticed a small chunk was missing (you can just see it in the photo of the bike on it's side) under the water pump - goodness knows when that happened (it was much earlier on on the trip), but it's been excellent in Moab and the Rubicon - test enough I would say! Having the exhausts tucked in under the rear seat also helps protect them in the event of a fall - even the plastic shrouds have barely a mark from where I've had to drag the bike around before picking it up... I've not had any problem with the OEM bars either... Everything just works on that bike! xxx |
JMo you've got it in one!!!!!!!!! When MM wanted my bike to do the additional after market bits I think I got a bit carried away with the BMW syndrome! I have already taken off the taller screen and put back on the original, next will be the bash plate, as I do not take on such serious tacks as you have for example. The standard bash plate fits the profile of the underside much better than the MM one and for my purposes will be quite adequate. Also I'm not that impressed by the sturdiness of the MM plate as the mountings are just not up to the job of a good thump! I would rather rely on the standard equipment as you have pointed out it is already up to the job. Well done for such a comprehensive evaluation of this bike and its capabilities and well done to Yamaha for getting it right, you've proved that from the box it does what it says. I doubt if alternative bikes could do what you have shown possible without modifications.
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Gargantuan Respect and amazing pics, JMo! I see you contrast the pics very well, snow vs. sand, lake vs. mountain, rural vs. Vegas. You are probably the only person I know who has thoroughly tested the bike, and it's great to know that the OEM bike handles well. I am however scratching my head as to how you pack everything plus camping equipment without pannier or sidebags? May the Tenere be with you for the rest of your awesome journey.
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http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/DSCF0026.jpg http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/DSCF0544.jpg Although for the first part of my trip I left the green dry-bag (which holds my camping kit: tent, sleeping bag and air-matress, plus Jet-boil) in Vegas and just stayed in motels... The black Ortlieb 'Rack-pack' bag (size M) holds all my personal bits and bobs, plus my Camelbak Blowfish which is big enough for a couple of day's food and maps etc. The Touratech tailbag (which stays on the bike even if I leave the luggage somewhere) has my tool roll, plus a spare tube and lube etc. There is certainly an art to packing light (perhaps I'll start a dedicated thread, this isn't really the place) which I like to think I've eventually mastered... While some compact bits of kit can prove little more than fiddly and useless (and/or very expensive), I like to think I've pared it down to everything I need, and nothing I don't... my tent for example is not a micro fancy MSR thing, but a �20 dome tent from a local camping shop in Wales...) Anyway, enough of my yakking off-topic, this is meant to be a photo thread after all! xxx |
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I've never fitted them to a bike before but 'got a funny feeling' about the Tenere :001: ............and with no frame rails underneath the engine and I'm reluctant to use the engine itself,they make excellent jacking points when lifting the bike for front wheel removal. I'm wondering,as I do after reading your posts which always seem to hit the nail on the head,if the Yamaha handguards might be the best option bearing in mind how well thought out the rest of the bike is. The KTM guards do the job well so far, ta for the tip elsewhere. |
One word: wow:eusa_clap:. the more a read JMo (and see pictures), the more I dare with mine.
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As for the Yamaha OE hand guards, I've not seen them in the flesh, but I agree that in photos they do look like good (strong?) quality... The only problem is that even with the optional spoilers, they don't seem to offer a huge amount of wind/weather protection, which is 50% of the reason I fitted guards in the first place - the other is to protect the levers/switchgear of course (and your fingers from the odd branch... x) This is why I like the KTM guards so much - they offer a decent coverage for your hands, and are very strong/flexible in the event of a fall, especially when you consider they don't have an aluminium bar inside, it's just plastic! xxx |
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The Yam bars are nothing special,not pretty and don't protect the underside but do protect the sidecases and water pump housing.Not sure they are worth 90odd quid, I managed to get them half price after failing to haggle a discount on the bike. But a bargain compared to Touratat prices. I think the OE placcy bashplate does a fine job too. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/...400d0dd60e.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/...50ebc79c45.jpg |
and one more piccy before all the snow thaws and we return to a normal drizzly English Winter.
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Yes, JMo, I agree less is more. I would be interested in a separate thread on how to pack light. You've got the real life experience on traveling for a long time with minimum luggage. I'm sure many of us would like to know what is really essential and what is really wasting space. BTW, that was a dare-devil pic on the train track.
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I'll make a cup of tea and put something together in a new thread x ps. This railway crossing over a canyon was even more hairy! - I'm sure I could hear a train in the distance (turned out to be a false alarm), and it was tricky riding across the railway sleepers as your wheels tend to drop between them! (on the bridge itself they were closer together...) http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/DSC09951.jpg xxx |
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Very strong - from a spill or two in the swedish forest last year, there is a vid on the web, you'll have to excuse the quality first time at being a director/producer/star!!! http://www.smokingtailpipes.com/Video/Eur08-Sweden.wmv Well - it's still pictures......... just moving ones! |
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That wasn't too far south from where you are! There is alot more, but I'm strugglng to get the time to update the website..... I did think the roads were lousy, so I decided to use the trails along side them, just sometimes they don't go anywhere. |
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Thanks for that Gas_Up. I think l will get some at some point, the KTM guards are good for now and keep my hands warm in Winter but I know from experience with that type of guard in heavy falls they can twist or squash in, snapping levers. |
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I used to live in Sussex and would often head over to Kent to ride some trails - this was my friend Julie and I in Decemeber 2005 - when you had all that snow around Christmas time! http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...C00268copy.jpg xxx |
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Good to hear from ya JMo |
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I'm quite new to using forums and haven't posted any pictures before, but here goes.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...m/DSCN1916.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...m/DSCN1897.jpg This is in the Queen Elizabeth Forest to the east of Loch Lomond in Scotland |
That looks stunning fella. Pics turned out just nice.
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Yes, I think they are mixture of Norwegian pine and Scots Pine.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...m/DSCN1902.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...m/DSCN1936.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...m/DSCN1923.jpg The second pic is Loch Katrine. That is the Loch that supplies Glasgow with most of its drinking water. |
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http://www.smokingtailpipes.com/Gall...er-Sat15th.jpg Not so different really. Molgan, yes Scotland is like your forests, only not as cold !! |
V2oom, I'm wondering if the tracks you have used in the Queen Elizabeth Park are legal or did you just chance it? I'm still waiting for my Tenere (46 sleeps!) and starting to wonder what trails I can use it on north of the Border. I'm surrounded by great forest trails and use them all the time on my mountain bike and rarely see another sole but I know using my thumper on these trails is unlikely to go unnoticed.
Gas UP, is the Kielder Forest any good? I know there's a trail there but never been for a look. Do you have to pay? Any info would be much appreciated. Cheers, Stoo |
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I think the trails are mostly for mountain bikes and logging access. I did see two park rangers in 4x4s and all they did was wave to me. So it can't be too illegal. If you look on Google maps you'll see the trails i was on (you have to zoom in quite a bit). Its possible to get from Drymen to Stronachlacher by going around the south side of Loch Ard and its mostly off-road. |
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Good point JMo.
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BTW - if you don't have the rights to ride, you risk your bike being impounded! |
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I was down in East Sussex today and happened on this lane between Pett and Fairlight.What a contrast to a few days ago, looks more like Borneo. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3449/...0fff82f4_b.jpg |
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Down and dirty in Northern Ireland. Finally i got a half day free to take my new tenere a good run. Went round the north coast of Ireland and clocked up 220 miles along the way. It was my first time to get riding the bike on dry, ice free, roads and i was very impressed with its handling and adequate power (ever though i'm still running in). Roll on the summer.. |
There are trails round Wooler, Rothbury, Alnwick and a few round Hexham, Alston, Brampton all ok btw.
I haven't ridden them all but there are a few I've done that are suitable for road tyres and 'big' bikes. Something I intend to do on the Tenere is have a look at the ones I've not ridden. Will pop a post in the rideoot section and sort out some border raids when the daylight returns. Thread hijack over. |
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