After TONS of research, and watching some fantastic vids made from the great people here at HU - you are absolutely correct about the bike....I looked deeply into the Yamaha Tenere 700 - and when I finally got to see and sit on one - its not the bike for me....Top of running right now, is the BMW F800 GS - or some version of it....
One of the things that shook me when I looked at the Tenere - its build quality....basically its made out of plastic....and for me - I would have to make so many mods to the bike to make it fit my needs - forget it...Plus the fact of a new bike and parts distribution around the world....no.
I want a used bike - with known issues, well tested....that will not cost a fortune, that I can modify to my hearts content....
The biggest issue I have with the BMW is weight, and I will be seeking ways to drop that weight as much as possible.
Getting close to bike purchase time - fall. I have a space all set up for work on the bike, and will have all winter plus to get some work done.
Thanks for the post.
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