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Old 18-11-12, 17:59
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First ride on my Ten

Bright and cold was the forecast . Just as well the Tenere has heated grips
Took a ride out Tintern way. The Ten is impressing me on a Motorway, windblast is less than the Transalp and a lot less noise, maybe just a touch of air coming over the top of the standard screen but not so bad as to think it needs attention, the seating position is good, bar for a weird shape to the seat which may annoy on a long distance day. The engine is as smooth as any single Ive had and much like my XT660R I had, 4500rev and its showing 75mph.... so even with an optimistic speedo its near GPS 70 mph. To put it in perspective the TA used to show 75 on a speedo at 6000 rpm and sounded like it was working and the older Ten660 was 5000 rpm for 70mph on the speedo. So the new Ten is best of the bunch there.
Heading out on some nice sweeping A roads past Tintern it pulls really well, but does have a flat spot now and again, Im guessing this will be cured with the famous Kevmod and a DNA filter. The exhaust sounds good with some nice popping on the overun. The Sirac tyres are good although the roads are greasy with plenty of fallen leaves so it isnt getting pushed too hard through bends
Onto a B road and it really makes me smile here... doing exactly what a big single does best... punch out of bends... fantastic

I happen to stop here and look at my map, theres a BOAT marked just to the right. I promised myself I wasnt going off road on this yet, but 1 little lane cant hurt

It was very pretty, very greasy and leafy with some nice loose mud. the Siracs are holding their own but not inspiring and the standard gearing is ok, and Im guessing the fuel mod and filter will help here also. tyres will definately help



Out toward Abergavenny and the roads have a lot of tractor depsits on them and it all gets squirrely very easily, but its a fab road


Into the bus stop for a brew in Abergavenny and theres the usual array of sports bike, but the Ten attracted plenty of attention
Headed home over the back of the Beacons




Found a little forestry road looking useable so had a quick loop just to see what it was like on this stuff. Siracs were better here than greasy roads, so not all bad



All in all.................... right choice
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Old 18-11-12, 20:58
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Nice pic's.

I find the Skidmarx tall screen sorts any buffeting out and you'll thank yourself for getting the air filter/snorkel and exhaust all sorted. Once these are done I'd look at the AIS blocking mod to stop the popping on over run too.
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Old 18-11-12, 22:24
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I'll keep an eye out for you then, down my neck of the woods. Mine's the white one with the distinctive red handguards
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Old 20-11-12, 20:43
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It's all to do with the colour man. Black is best.
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Old 20-11-12, 21:47
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I'll keep an eye out for you then, down my neck of the woods. Mine's the white one with the distinctive red handguards
Sweet.. will let you know when Im out... good to meet up with same types... stops me having to chew the fat with sportsbike riders

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Nice pic's.

I find the Skidmarx tall screen sorts any buffeting out and you'll thank yourself for getting the air filter/snorkel and exhaust all sorted. Once these are done I'd look at the AIS blocking mod to stop the popping on over run too.
Hey I quite like a bit of popping an banging
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Old 21-11-12, 11:25
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I love the popping too, I would not wanna get rid of that, its like having a good mate who is a bit grumpy...I always try and make mine pop when I go past any coppers just as a gentle insult hehe....
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Plus: smoked Puig screen, Yam aluminium sump guard, Yamaha / Acerbis handguards, Givi Trekker aluminium side cases, Leo Vince X3 cans plus Kev front fork mod and Fender Xtender. Just fitted Michelin Road Pilot 3 tyres.

SOLD the XTX for a Super Ten 1200. And just bought a Raptor 700 so staying on here for some tips....
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Old 21-11-12, 17:09
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..until you have a loud pipe then it sounds like a gun going off!!
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Old 21-11-12, 17:40
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Nice pics. Is it run in yet? Mine feels
Nice between 3.5 - 4.5. Can't wait to drop the oil out and start using more of the throttle. Lol.
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Old 21-11-12, 19:13
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I love the popping too, I would not wanna get rid of that, its like having a good mate who is a bit grumpy...I always try and make mine pop when I go past any coppers just as a gentle insult hehe....


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..until you have a loud pipe then it sounds like a gun going off!!
Differant cans are going to be a while off, although cat removal maybe something I may consider from OE can... at the mo I really like the standard cans compared to a single one

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Nice pics. Is it run in yet? Mine feels
Nice between 3.5 - 4.5. Can't wait to drop the oil out and start using more of the throttle. Lol.
Its done 2k miles so I guess run in enough I seem to be finding 4.5 rpm a nice road cruise
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Old 25-11-12, 11:07
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[/quote]at the mo I really like the standard cans compared to a single one[/quote]

You might change your mind when you take it off and weight it!! Same goes for the tail section - you'll be very surprised how heavy it is!
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