Posted June 27, 201311 yr Can I just say, I'm absolutely loving my new bike! I've just ridden home from Leeds in the rain, cold, wind and fog (over the Pennines) and I have such a grin on my face!Things are definitely easier with a bigger bike. Although I'd still enjoy a trip like that on my YBR, I often found myself having to divert over the Pennines as there's a part of Woodhead Pass that's really exposed to wind.Also when I did my CBT I really struggled with U-turns and the figure of eights. Everything else was fine, but I was paranoid about those for some reason. That carried on through to my first DAS lessons. However my instructor was brilliant (and patient) and I cracked them. My Mod 1 changed from being my biggest fear to being a breeze. I always used to say how I'd learn to do U-turns for my Mod 1, but that I'd never need them again. HOWEVER I'm so chuffed to say that I am actually doing U-turns quite confidently on my Tiger. I did one today in fact at full lock.Last weekend I came back from my parents, and as I was going over the Pennines at 2am on the Sunday, the fog was so thick I was barely getting above 25 in places - but I was singing away to myself (badly might I add). Couldn't care less what the weather is doing as long as I'm on my bike!My car just isn't getting used these days...!
June 27, 201311 yr not all Drewps, some won't go out if its spitting! glad to hear your enjoying your bike so much Bipps, think the weather's forecast good for the weekend, are there any bike event's on within a decent range we could all meet up, cept for airhead he's on his hols
June 27, 201311 yr That's the spirit, mate - True bikers do it in all conditions!! Rain ain't fun, but it's only your skin that gets dampened and you can always dry out when you get home. Big bike = heavy = firmly planted in corners = better ride = bigger grin, etc etc. Good choice as well, I'd say. 800 is a nice number and I'm told the Tiger is a wicked fun ride!
June 27, 201311 yr Good on ya bipp" weve got heat up here, no sun but warm air, been out last two nights great, weve not had this weather for 4 years,
June 28, 201311 yr Last weekend I came back from my parents, and as I was going over the Pennines at 2am on the Sunday, the fog was so thick I was barely getting above 25 in places - but I was singing away to myself (badly might I add). Couldn't care less what the weather is doing as long as I'm on my bike! Well done Bips, I think that you now qualify as a proper biker. In that sort of weather when you are struggling to move even a mile at a time because you can't see in front of you, every mile is a mile nearer to home.
June 29, 201311 yr Great stuff Bippo. I'm glad having a new bike hasn't turned you into a rain dodger
June 29, 201311 yr Wind, rain, fog ..... And still smiling? Only a fellow (dedicated) biker gets that! It makes no sense to explain but real all the same. Well done on the u turns ... It's great when you make those wee personal achievements on the bike isn't it they all add up to a truly confident and safe biker I say.
June 29, 201311 yr Author not all Drewps, some won't go out if its spitting! glad to hear your enjoying your bike so much Bipps, think the weather's forecast good for the weekend, are there any bike event's on within a decent range we could all meet up, cept for airhead he's on his hols Hey Tommy - I'm sure there must be some around here, we should have a look. Failing that we could always meet up on our own mini YOC run!
June 29, 201311 yr Author new bike?, that sounds nice Yeah I bought myself a Tiger 800 - absolutely love it!
June 29, 201311 yr Yeah I bought myself a Tiger 800 - absolutely love it! MCN seem to rate it http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Triumph/Triumph-Tiger-800-2010-current/
June 29, 201311 yr sound's good to me bipp i'll pm drew see if he's up for a rideout and if he knows of any meets
June 29, 201311 yr Hi Bips, This is what real biking is about, as in arriving at work in January on a horrible wet, damp, cold morning. All part of all weather biking I suppose.
June 29, 201311 yr how do you find the bike or is it too early to say? any vibration at all? what are your impressions please? I had a test ride on the new version of mine and to be truthful could hardly notice the difference but then I have a good mechanic. of course had I taken it up the rev range I expect there would have been a considerable difference but the deal as it were on test bikes is such that if you damage it at all you are severely in difficulties financially.
June 29, 201311 yr Hi Bips, This is what real biking is about, as in arriving at work in January on a horrible wet, damp, cold morning. All part of all weather biking I suppose. look like you've been jogging with that helmet on
June 30, 201311 yr very pleased for you - sometimes I wish i had bought new, about 4 yrs ago there were some fab interest free yammy deals before the exchange rates went nuts.
June 30, 201311 yr Author how do you find the bike or is it too early to say? any vibration at all? what are your impressions please? I had a test ride on the new version of mine and to be truthful could hardly notice the difference but then I have a good mechanic. of course had I taken it up the rev range I expect there would have been a considerable difference but the deal as it were on test bikes is such that if you damage it at all you are severely in difficulties financially. More than happy to give a review of the bike for anyone who is interested. I have a fair bit to say that probably wont suit a short response here. However before I dive in, can I just get a response from one of the Mods... Should I put my Tiger review in the new "review" area? Being very aware that it isn't a Yamaha, so may not be welcome there! Alternatively, I can just add my response to this topic, or another area in the forum. Please do say!
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