Just pulled the trigger (well signed the paperwork) for a new to me XT1200Z Super Tener
Its ex demo (not yet run in) and I get to pick it up monday .. Whoop Whoop!! cant wait, even if the forcast looks a bit pants.

Nicely. Enjoy it.

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Other bikes >> MT-03 / CG125BR-J / ER-6F
Departed >> ZXR400L3 / EC300 / DR-Z400E / DR800S / GPZ500S / GS400

Collecting a bike on a monday is so cruel - five days of sitting around looking at it. Friday is the day to collect, that way you can ride all weekend surely.

When I bought my XT660R, the salesman actually said to me, "nothing sadder than a new bike leaving the showroom on the back of a ute."

Or waiting 5 more days with not being able to sit on it look at it as it sat in the dealer workshop would be even worse. Pity the poor Merkins who have to wait until march to get thier butts on one.

Really glad you are keeping it in the Yamaha family rather than opt for a lardy GS!

Well done

Congratulations mac-cos - roll on Monday for you

Lol as I was an owner of the one of the 1st GSA1150s (pre lwr) I learned that lesson early. Owned for just under 2 years and bike was in the shop for issues about 9 times, some silly (dealer jet washed the decals off- Tank corroded but new one turned up un painted!) and some serious rear hub had large amount of play (5~10mm att wheel rim) has put me of that and the later 1200..
I've also tried the Katoom 950 (for 2 years ) and as its not changed much in 6 years it leaves me uninterested.
I have to admit I was put off the new S10 by the method of selling, price and mag reports that basically said it didnt have any innovation and was overwieght. Having seen that the press seem to have missed the fact its actually moved the world on quite a bit with the ABS and TC systems and that other owner reports have be glowing in the handling/usability stakes I think its been mis understood (certainly in the UK- not helped by the price ).

Well done mate very nice choice.

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Mods that I have done to my XTX's

My 04 XTX
Stage 1 & 2 DNA filters / Kev fuel mod / snorkel mod / Drilled air box mod / Engine breather mod / Fork Spacer mod / 15w fork oil /
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My 07 XTX
Raptor 700 cylinder 102mm / Modified Crank Case to take a 105mm Raptor Cylinder / 11:1 102mm JE Raptor piston / Stage 1 Raptor Hot Cam / Ported head / Colder Spark Plug / +2mm Throttle body / DNA stage 1 & 2 filters / Modified Air Box / Snorkel removed / Worry Brothers stage 2 filter cover / 6mm & 8mm Bolts Replaced with Titanium Bolts / Recovered seat in Black / O2 Eliminator /

My 09 XTX
59HP at the rear wheel / Stage 2 Raptor Hot Cam / DNA stage 3 Air Box / Carbon Can Exhausts / Modified Exhaust Link Pipes / PCIII With Custom Fuel Map / Wideband Commander O2 Data logger / LCD100 Dyno Jet display & fuel adjuster / 2500 OHM HT lead instead of a 10K OHM XT lead / Extra Coolant Cooler / Protaper Fat Bars / Tail Tidy With LED Tail Light / OKE Protection Knobs / LED indicators / AIS blocked / Modified rear sprocket rubbers / Rear Foot Pegs removed / 09 ECU With 02 Sensor Changed To A 06 ECU / Complete wiring harnes Changed from 09 to 04 / Home made LED resistor flasher / Hole drilled in the fuel tank filler neck to allow quicker filling / Modified Bar End Weights / Progressive front fork springs, 15W fork oil, forks lowered 25mm, used XTR rear links lowering the rear 20mm, rear spring one click stiffer / Changed front & rear guards from blue to black / 47T rear sprocket / Speedo Healer V4.0 / Kev throttle cam mod / Throttle grip mod / The new 2010 O2 sensor mod is out, works a treat, The new 2012 O2 Controller is out, PM me for details

Now ride a 2018 MT09SP ABS + TCS

My KTM 990 SMR Mod book. http://www.ktmsmt.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=4946

Well done fella, look forward to seeing the pics

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Do yourself a favour when you get it. Find a flat gravel area, select S2 and whack the throttle open on a wide turn. You will end up grinning from ear to ear.

Then, find a steep gravelly slope, ride down it and grab hold of the front brake and be amazed.

You will love the security this bike gives you and just as importantly, so will your boss.

Its not as nimble or as fast as the 660 off road, but the slow speed agililty of this bike is incredible.
I am getting 45mpg on motorways and dirt tracks.

Enjoy and congrats

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