So, long story short, I think I jumped the gun on the purchase of my FJ-09 a little less than a year ago. My last two bikes (Bandit 1250 and NC700X) I've kept for 5 years or more, put almost 60k miles on each and thoroughly enjoyed both. The FJ is a hoot and a half to ride -- it's fast, comfy and good on my commute. I really don't know what it is, but it doesn't quite speak to me like I want.
Before I bought it, I was really lusting after a Tenere. I talked myself out of it on the logic that I don't do much off-pavement and what little I do the FJ can easily handle. The lighter weight and sporty engine combined with finding a leftover 2015 on discount and I pulled the trigger on an FJ-09.
Well, here I am a year later and I can't get a Tenere out of my head. On paper, sitting on one in a showroom, it's exactly what I want. But, I've never ridden one . There's a demo day in Hurst this weekend that I can't make, and there's another next weekend in Allen that I could probably hustle up there for. But if I'm honest, riding to/from Allen from Austin in August doesn't sound like a great day.
Is there anyone in Central Texas that wouldn't mind me throwing a leg over their Super 10 and taking it for a short ride around? You'd be more than welcome to hop on my FJ and lead or follow. Nothing long and time consuming, I just want to get a feel for the weight of the thing underway as well as the engine's character.
Figured it was worth asking, I let a couple folks take the NC for a spin who were moto-curious when it was new to the market. If not I'll probably make the sweaty trek to DFW next weekend!
Thanks!
trey
Before I bought it, I was really lusting after a Tenere. I talked myself out of it on the logic that I don't do much off-pavement and what little I do the FJ can easily handle. The lighter weight and sporty engine combined with finding a leftover 2015 on discount and I pulled the trigger on an FJ-09.
Well, here I am a year later and I can't get a Tenere out of my head. On paper, sitting on one in a showroom, it's exactly what I want. But, I've never ridden one . There's a demo day in Hurst this weekend that I can't make, and there's another next weekend in Allen that I could probably hustle up there for. But if I'm honest, riding to/from Allen from Austin in August doesn't sound like a great day.
Is there anyone in Central Texas that wouldn't mind me throwing a leg over their Super 10 and taking it for a short ride around? You'd be more than welcome to hop on my FJ and lead or follow. Nothing long and time consuming, I just want to get a feel for the weight of the thing underway as well as the engine's character.
Figured it was worth asking, I let a couple folks take the NC for a spin who were moto-curious when it was new to the market. If not I'll probably make the sweaty trek to DFW next weekend!
Thanks!
trey
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