Hi guys. First off, fantastic site.
Helped me make a decision as to what bike to buy after being away from two wheel travelling for way too long.
Bought a brand new �straight out the crate� black 2011 z Tenere 9 days ago and have not been able to stay off it (even kitted up at past midnight to get back out for another spin at times!) What an awesome machine!
I need to plant my feet a little more so looking at some lowering links and some suspension mods, as well as experimenting (with a few ideas ive found on this site) with ways to reduce some turbulence coming up thru the forks and over/around the windshield. On the lookout for some accessories (engine guards, alum bash plate etc) so anyone that could point a guy in the right direction (read: cheap!) would earn themselves a cold one!
Any Tenere owners up this way, say Townsville and up? Im always up for a ride to new places. And this country is so vast.
Once again guys, a great site with a wealth of information and the passion you guys have for your bikes really shows through. I look forward to being a part of this community.
Dion

Hello and welcome Dion

Glad to see you made the correct colour choice!

I'd get used to it a bit more before deciding on lowering links, many of our shorter brethren seem to get on fine with the standard ride height. Same with accessories and bling, it's taken me four years to get mine how I want it and some of the stuff I rushed into early on I've kind of regretted, should have waited - but that's the benefit of hindsight! Enjoy!

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Thanks for the good comments on our forum

G'Day mate

thanks for the hello and the tip pleiades. your right, another week in the saddle and already im growing more comfortable with the whole height weight and feel for the bike. ive been told i ride like a two-stroke backyard maniac at times so i'll focus on some bike protection for now. thanks mate.

Gday mate, and congrats on an excellent choice. I bought mine new as well, about 5 or 6 weeks ago (also black) and I absolutely love it.

I was also a bit wary of the high seat height (I'm a bit of a short-arse), but I'm quite comfy now. Couple close calls, but haven't dropped it yet. I've just got to think when on uneven ground a bit more.

I was also fully primed to get all bombed up with extras straight off the bat, but now I'm glad I listened to someone here who told me to wait. Have fitted the bash plate & centre stand though, & I'm waiting for the hand guards to come from Yamaha (all free extras due to the Yamaha promotion).

Looking forward to touring extensively once she's all set up. If you find yourself riding down this way (central coast north of Sydney), then give us a yell. There's some mad places to explore on bikes like ours.

Hellooooo!!

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