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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.
Respect:eusa_clap: Cheers SteveD |
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