Alain from Melbourne, land of Oz - expat from Canada via Oregon.

Got promoted from carbies to EFI: with my old KLR650 (well farkled I must say) in the hands of Australian thieves, I decided to splurge and get a 2010 Tenere. So far so good, I like the fuel sipping part, and it is dam comfy for a 6' 4" dude.

I was familiar with the Rotax engines from a previous Beamer: essentially, nothing to do. I suspect the Ten is in the same realm: keep the fluids happy and the odd valve check?

I mostly commute, but am never shy of a path of china heads or a river crossing. The bike is heavy for steep terrain, and I find it lacks torque, at least when I try to swiftly pass a slow car in town. So any advice for protection/power while exposed to dirt will be appreciated.

Croissant Warrior