Time flies! In November of 2012 I picked up my first ST (a nice Burgundy 2002 ST1100 w/ABS) in Nashville, rode it home to Oregon then hopped on it again to go to DeathValleyStock on my way down to Texas where I had some great BBQ with Irish. After 10,000+ miles I sold the ST on the first sunny weekend in May back in Oregon. (People will pay insane prices for motorcycles on the first sunny weekend in Oregon.)
I've been looking for my next bike ever since as I usually buy in the fall and sell in the summer. Now that I'm retired and we've moved up closer to Mt. Hood, I'm looking for a keeper and just today made the deal on a brand new, 2013 Yamaha Super Tenere, a nice white one. Out the door price is $12,211. Yes, I know I'll lose $2000 as soon as it leaves the shop but there is something about having a brand new bike and babying it from day one.
I'll pick it up sometime next week but it's time now to start planning trips and farkles. I have a feeling this time around it will cost more than getting my ST1100 ready for the road. They are offering an additional 4 years of warranty (5 years total) for $800 more. Still thinking on that as I can get the additional coverage anytime during the first year.
I loved my ST1100 and enjoyed being able to put in 600+ mile days but there were a lot of roads and trails I had to pass by due to its size and weight. I was always missing my Suzuki 1250s and was looking for something that would still let me tour and put in the miles but would be lighter and able to go fire roading too. I'm hoping that now that I'm retired, I'll slow down and take more time to enjoy the journey rather than focusing on the destination. I think the Tenere will help me do all of that, maybe not as great on the slab but every bike's a compromise so let's hope this one will be right for me. Simple things like popping it up on the center stand, rolling it around reveal the weight savings vs my ST1100. It may not have the torque my 1250 Bandit had but it feels good enough. I can't wait to get some serious miles in.
I've appreciated advice from forum members and am glad that you're always welcoming regardless of what ride someone is on at the moment. I hope I get to some of the *STOCKS.
;-) Paul in Portland, OR
(Yes, I'll have to update my profile now...)
I've been looking for my next bike ever since as I usually buy in the fall and sell in the summer. Now that I'm retired and we've moved up closer to Mt. Hood, I'm looking for a keeper and just today made the deal on a brand new, 2013 Yamaha Super Tenere, a nice white one. Out the door price is $12,211. Yes, I know I'll lose $2000 as soon as it leaves the shop but there is something about having a brand new bike and babying it from day one.
I'll pick it up sometime next week but it's time now to start planning trips and farkles. I have a feeling this time around it will cost more than getting my ST1100 ready for the road. They are offering an additional 4 years of warranty (5 years total) for $800 more. Still thinking on that as I can get the additional coverage anytime during the first year.
I loved my ST1100 and enjoyed being able to put in 600+ mile days but there were a lot of roads and trails I had to pass by due to its size and weight. I was always missing my Suzuki 1250s and was looking for something that would still let me tour and put in the miles but would be lighter and able to go fire roading too. I'm hoping that now that I'm retired, I'll slow down and take more time to enjoy the journey rather than focusing on the destination. I think the Tenere will help me do all of that, maybe not as great on the slab but every bike's a compromise so let's hope this one will be right for me. Simple things like popping it up on the center stand, rolling it around reveal the weight savings vs my ST1100. It may not have the torque my 1250 Bandit had but it feels good enough. I can't wait to get some serious miles in.
I've appreciated advice from forum members and am glad that you're always welcoming regardless of what ride someone is on at the moment. I hope I get to some of the *STOCKS.
;-) Paul in Portland, OR
(Yes, I'll have to update my profile now...)