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  1. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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  2. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Great photos of you on your bike, @Mrs Visor! :heart_eyes: You're looking good on it! I I like that your leathers compliment your bike's paint job quite nicely, too. ;):)
     
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  3. Eldon

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    Is that a Scorpion can on the bike?
    If so how do you find it generally and is it worth the money over keeping the standard one?
     
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    There’s a machine called Cricut Joy and she’s been learning its capabilities. I asked her for a sticker and she did a great job!
     
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  5. Mrs Visor

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    Yes, it's a Scorpion can, for me it is worth the money as I like the shape of it and the "clean" look under the bike with it on and the sound is amazing - it is louder without being obnoxious (the baffle is in, not sure if it would tip into obnoxious with it removed - I keep meaning to try it to see!) and adds a deeper note to the tone without drowning the lovely triple howl. You also get a few more crackles and pops on the overrun which please me! It's obviously a fair bit lighter but my riding is nowhere near the standard where I need to worry about trying to save weight in every way possible yet!!

    It's the Red Power half system in titanium.
     
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  6. andypandy

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    You really shouldn't keep putting your riding down. It's not about speed, it's about doing it.
     
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  7. Mrs Visor

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    Point taken; I just have a bit of a self - deprecating sense of humour :).
     
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  8. Mrs Visor

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    Commute for me again today, rude not to in this weather!
     
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  9. Dawsy

    Dawsy Cumbrian half-wit
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    Had a run up to Haweswater. Beautiful and way quieter than the usual Lakes areas.
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  13. Markus

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    After I have now ridden a total of 540 km (320 highway, 140 alpine like roads, 80 in the city) with the new TIGER 1200 I have gained many impressions compared to my 2020 TIGER 1200.

    The seating position and the handlebars have been slightly changed, which gives the feeling of sitting more "in" than "on" the bike. - Not uncomfortable! This makes the ride feel and handling even more direct.
    The windshield is close to the quality of the previous model and is definitely better than on my wife's current TIGER 900.
    Interestingly, the hand guards are designed smaller, whereby wind and bad or cold weather affect the hands faster.
    Since the bike has become much lighter, it rides even more pleasant.

    Riding the RALLY PRO model has revealed 2 specific findings for me.
    A 21 inch front wheel is not uncomfortable to ride compared to the 19 inch wheels on the road-oriented TIGERs.
    Off-road tires like the mounted METZLER KAROO 4 are not for me at all. I prefer street tires like the METZLER TOURANCE NEXT or NEXT 2. They just run smoother and I don't dare go off-road with my TIGER anyway. For poor gravel roads, the 90/10 tires are therefore quite sufficient for me.

    For me it was very interesting to ride the new model and recommend to all who have a similar opportunity to test it.
     
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  14. Markus

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    After all, the reason for the test option of the new TIGER 1200 was to service my wife's TIGER 900 and my TIGER 1200.
    We experienced a "not inconsiderable" surprise when paying, since some parts had to be exchanged, which we 2 actually did not have on the plan.:tired_face:

    TIGER 900:
    scheduled maintenance:
    20,000 km service (in real terms already +21,000 km driven).
    Exchange of the first set of tires (!) - METZLER TOURANCE NEXT front and METZLER TOURANCE NEXT 2 rear; mixed tires became necessary, the new METZLER model for the 900 dimension is not yet available.
    unscheduled:
    Exchange chain set complete - defective
    exchange of a front wheel bearing - defective
    Cost: € 1.280.-

    TIGER 1200:
    scheduled maintenance:
    32.000 km service (real already +34.000 km driven)
    Exchange of the second set of tires - from METZLER TOURANCE NEXT to METZLER TOURANCE NEXT 2
    unscheduled:
    Replacement of a front wheel bearing - defective
    Checking the clutch - will be changed at the next service at 48.000 km
    This will be a financial highlight again! :laughing:
    Cost: € 1.095.-

    Conclusion:
    Our TIGERs are like new again and ride wonderfully. Biking is just a cost-intensive hobby!
     
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  15. Vulpes

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    I had to go see a client, so that's 100 miles paid for by work!
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    It's a dirty job but someone has to do it! :joy:
     
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  17. Vulpes

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    Blimey - chain gone after 21.000 kilometres? I've done 27.000 on mine now, and who knows how many the previous owner...
     
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  18. Markus

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    @Vulpes: We were surprised too, but it was necessary.:confused:
     
  19. Eldon

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    #18059 Eldon, Jun 23, 2022
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    One of my previous bikes, a Honda CB1000R was purchased at 224miles and I had it until over 15k, plenty of life left in both chain and sprockets; are you sure someone wasn't profiteering here?

    True story;
    My best mate used to be an MOT (annual road safety check) tester. 1st day at a new job the boss said I'll do the first mot with you to ensure we are on the same page!

    :neutral: ( err he'd been doing the job for the last 5 years elsewhere so had a pretty good idea what was what).

    After the initial dance around the car the boss asks what do you think?

    Mate says, a pass for me, can't see anything wrong with that :)

    WRONG!
    How come you didn't spot the leaking rear shock absorber?

    Eh wtf what leaking shocker.

    Boss picks up a can of WD40 gives it a light spray and said, this one!!!!

    My mate lasted until dinnertime on 1st day then said shove it :imp:
     
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  20. Eldon

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    Who says it was necessary?
    The salesman ........

    Did they provide you your old parts for inspection?
     
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