Featured Tiger 800 My First Adventure

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  1. Yorkie199

    Yorkie199 Well-Known Member

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    #1 Yorkie199, May 14, 2017
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    Alright then adventure might be a bit of a stretch but I took the tiger for a camping trip for a couple of nights in Keswick and what a fantastic bike it turned out to be. I loaded the bike up with 5 kilos in each of the boxes and then strapped a big dry bag to the seat with all the camping related stuff in it and I bumped the rear shock up by 15 clicks and it handled an absolute dream with no handling issues at all I am super happy with it and can't wait for the next one

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    #2 Reggie, May 14, 2017
    Great photo Yorkie199...

    Wish I could say the same nice things about my Tiger but I can't because it ain't bloody here yet !!!! :eyes:

    Anyway that's another story...... glad to hear it took everything in it's stride though :)
     
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    #3 crispey, May 14, 2017
    Lovely stuff, that was a lot of clicks? I take note for when I put the missus on the back:confounded:
     
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    #4 Yorkie199, May 14, 2017
    Ooh that doesn't sound good....have you got a long wait ahead?
     
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    #5 Yorkie199, May 14, 2017
    I tried 10 clicks and it still sat down on the back sometimes but the extra 5 clicks made all the difference it was as though there was nothing on the back, obviously I could still feel the weight when stationary......it really made me smile it was that good.
     
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    #5 Reggie, May 14, 2017
    No idea unfortunately, ordered it on Apr7, they said I'd have it early May. I spoke to them on Friday and was told I might have it by early June now. But I've not to worry as one customer has waited almost 3 months on their new bike so I'm not doing too bad they said.............. 'kn amateurs !!!! :mad:
     
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    #6 Yorkie199, May 14, 2017
    Bloody hell.......it'll be worth it in the end though
     
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    #7 Yorkie199, May 14, 2017
    It was the Keswick camping and caravan club site and its right on the edge of Derwent water ,it's the first time that I have camped in over 35 years and they were brilliant and talk about spotless amenities......highly recommended.
     
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    #8 Yorkie199, May 14, 2017
    No you don't need to be a member and the postcode is CA12 5EP and it's just off crow park road .
     
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  10. thebiglad

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    #9 thebiglad, May 15, 2017
    Well that went well, so next stop The Alps !!!!!!
     
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    #10 Yorkie199, May 15, 2017
    Hmm not much of a difference really ;) maybe Scotland or Wales first
     
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    #11 roadrider, May 15, 2017
    Looks like a good first trip.
    I'm impressed that you managed to get a picnic table in as well :)
     
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    #12 Yorkie199, May 15, 2017
    The picnic table was easy but the brick built barbecue was the tricky bit :)
     
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    #13 Winglad, May 16, 2017
    That's a fine looking camp-ground!
    And the new style side and top cases look really stunning...
    I admit, I envy you a bit. :rolleyes:

    We have 27 deg. over here and little puffy clouds in the sky and what have I been doing with my Trumpet lately?
    Nothing.
    I am shuttling to the hospital daily where a good friend of mine (visiting from northern Germany) lies with food poisoning; Ha! My parents invited him and me for dinner to my favorite place and he had my favorite meal: Tuna. (...and I coincidentally chose something different that evening)
    Sometimes life really kicks ass... :pensive:

    Those downdrafts we should keep in the back of our heads when running into places like the one above.
    Then life suddenly is even more enjoyable!

    Cheers, Daniel
     
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    #14 Yorkie199, May 16, 2017
    Sorry to hear that Daniel I hope all works out well for n the end ....we are having lots of rain at the moment so not much camping going on ....roll on sunny days
     
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    #15 Winglad, May 17, 2017
    My friend will be out of hospital today. He looks like Rocky after the 9th round...
    (fell flat on his face; luckily teeth are all fine)

    I checked that campground on Maps: Lake District is definitely a place, I have to visit on my way to Kielder!
    :)
     
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    #16 Yorkie199, May 17, 2017
    If you get the time then it's definitely worth a visit and don't forget your camera :)
     
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