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05-30-2012, 06:50 PM
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n00b
Joined: May 2012
Oddometer: 1
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Inspirational Bike Trade
After about a year of riding a Tiger 955i, I feel that something is missing from my riding/commuting experience. The tiger seems to be the perfect bike for my needs but i just don't find myself thinking "yeah I get to ride my bike today." I can't put my finger on what it is but the other bikes that peak my interest - while being much more impractical - are the wr250x, hypermotard, and bmw megamoto. Does anyone else have similar experience or advice? I ride 40 miles one way commuting every day with a bunch of trails in my backyard that i don't think the tiger would be fun to ride on. Please help me get enthused about a bike again.
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05-31-2012, 03:57 AM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: May 2008
Location: Nokomis ,FL
Oddometer: 431
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I sold my 955i Tiger and picked up a Super Tenere. I couldnt be happier. I can't pass a dirt road or trail without exploring it now. Hard to believe such a big bike can be agile off road.
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There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter. -Ernest Hemingway 2013 Triumph Scrambler I.B.A#34533 |
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05-31-2012, 05:04 AM
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Adventurer
Joined: Jun 2008
Oddometer: 34
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Get out and test ride a TIGER 800. Don't ask any questions, just go do it and post your impressions here. I'm betting on an interesting outcome.
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05-31-2012, 10:21 AM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Jul 2009
Location: Northern Virginia
Oddometer: 212
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You will find that everyone has different opinions on every bike out there. I love my Wee, but others think it's boring as hell with no character. You just need to try different bikes to find what makes you happy. Some find bliss very quickly, others take years and many, many bikes.
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The destination is not important, only the ride there... Current bike: '04 SV650 Previous bikes: Suzuki - '09 DL650; Hondas - '65 305 Scrambler; '81 900F; '98 1100 Shadow ACE; '03 VTX 1800C; Kawasakis - '05 Concours; '08 KLR650; '01 Vulcan 1500 Classic |
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05-31-2012, 11:00 AM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Jan 2011
Location: In a shack in the desert
Oddometer: 182
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Upgrade to a Tiger Explorer. Anyone who suggests different is a lying liar!
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05-31-2012, 11:50 AM
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Guzzi weirdo
Joined: Oct 2008
Location: Witch Killin' Capital of the World
Oddometer: 382
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This bike will make you leap out of bed in the morning....
  If you're looking for an Adventure Bike, the Stelvio may have the soul you're looking for.
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2011 Moto Guzzi Griso SE, 2009 Moto Guzzi Stelvio 2004 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Ballabio, 1979 Moto Guzzi V1000 Roadster Cafe 1970 Moto Guzzi Ambassador 1966 Moto Guzzi Stornello IBA # 35648 |
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06-01-2012, 03:48 AM
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More or less in line
Joined: Oct 2006
Location: Mobile
Oddometer: 2,253
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You want us to tell you which bike will inspire you? That's like my wife asking me which panties to wear. They all inspire me.
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06-01-2012, 05:14 AM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Sep 2005
Location: Metro ATL
Oddometer: 138
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The current Tiger isn't extreme enough guessing from your choices to get your heart pumpin' again.
You could add some bits and make it a bit more extreme...slap on some TKCs and have an adventure...bond with the thing. Hop a curb or ride down some stairs. Abuse a fire road and throw down a 50 rooster tail... or you could ride a miserably boring cruiser for 2 years...you'll be CLAMORING for that Tiger then.... |
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06-01-2012, 05:44 AM
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Lurker Extraordinaire
Joined: Oct 2007
Location: Cow Hampshire , Frozen Wasteland
Oddometer: 590
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Quote:
here's a tease for ya ......................... I been riding it almost daily , it has turned into the goto bike now because of the giant saddlebag on the right  yep it's your old one
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c-ya****mustang Tiger Foot Pegs Scrambler Foot Pegs 1200 explorer & Thruxton , too ! |
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06-02-2012, 10:33 AM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Sep 2005
Location: Metro ATL
Oddometer: 138
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ARGH!
I miss that bike! Glad she is still doing so well! |
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06-02-2012, 01:22 PM
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Sim Sala Bim
Joined: Jun 2007
Location: First State
Oddometer: 3,377
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It ain't the bike, it's where you're riding it-or not riding it....
 
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