bippo Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 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...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacha Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Nice Bippo! Good on ya! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted June 27, 2013 Moderator Share Posted June 27, 2013 you had me chuckling bippo, its the same for every rider I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Kinda mistook the title... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 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, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1949 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obriens65 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Great stuff Bippo. I'm glad having a new bike hasn't turned you into a rain dodger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandouglas Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 new bike?, that sounds nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallory1 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bippo Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bippo Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 new bike?, that sounds nice Yeah I bought myself a Tiger 800 - absolutely love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandouglas Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1949 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandouglas Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandouglas Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bippo Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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