New Bike !! New Bike !!!!! New Bike !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  1. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #21 crispey, Oct 1, 2017
    He's only got 2 outfits , Kevlar joggers and that!
     
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  2. Havit

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    #22 Havit, Oct 1, 2017
    A new Gloria o_O
     
  3. roadrider

    roadrider First Class Member

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    #23 roadrider, Oct 1, 2017
    Nice one Dave, if it's the right one for you then more power to your elbow.
    Just trying to get the thought of you in a dress out of my mind/
     
  4. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #24 thebiglad, Oct 1, 2017
    This says so much more about you than me Ade :p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p
     
  5. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #25 thebiglad, Oct 1, 2017
    Thanks mate, it's all feeling good right now and that's all you can ever say isn't it?
     
  6. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #26 thebiglad, Oct 1, 2017
    There's only one Gloria, Gloria :p:p:p:eek:
     
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  7. Tigcraft

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    #27 Tigcraft, Oct 1, 2017
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    Gimme a go!!
    I want to ride it as if it was stolen!! (Naturally on the wrong side of the road Dave!)
     
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  8. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #28 thebiglad, Oct 1, 2017
    Of course you can Eric, when are you poppin' round ????
     
  9. Sprinter

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    #29 Sprinter, Oct 1, 2017
    Built for the Alps, and getting there, and back. so the reviews say, Enjoy.
     
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  10. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #30 thebiglad, Oct 1, 2017
    I'm on the shopping trail straight away (don't tell the wife :eek:) so here we go :

    New full exhaust system - possibly from TEC

    Baglux tank cover

    New rear shock

    Fender extender front

    Rear hugger
     
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  11. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #31 crispey, Oct 1, 2017
    Oh, she'll know!
     
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  12. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #32 thebiglad, Oct 1, 2017
    Forgiveness is usually the stage requested, when you've got what you wanted.
     
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  13. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #33 Tigcraft, Oct 1, 2017
    Is it bus number 47 to your house??
     
  14. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #34 thebiglad, Oct 1, 2017
    It could be, - get off at The' Spotted Dick' then walk towards Leeds Bradford airport.................
     
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  15. steve lovatt

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    #35 steve lovatt, Oct 1, 2017
    Nice one Dave - glad you are pleased with it :):)
     
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  16. sprintdave

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    #36 sprintdave, Oct 1, 2017
    Nice bike that. I can see why you went down the route you did, the modern Tigers are pretty crap and 2 a penny, sorry guys, and the 955 is a great bike, I love em, but they are heavy and can be hard work. I love the yams but as an oldie and still having to work to survive i cant afford em, and even if i could i would buy a 955 Speedie,lol.
    Seriously, nice buy. Nice one.
     
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  17. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #37 thebiglad, Oct 1, 2017
    I know this is going to sound a bit crap, but today for the first in many years, I used a paddock stand (bike has side stand only). Was a bit nervous but I wanted to lubricate the chain so had to do it - actually it was a piece of weewee !!!!

    So, gear lever adjusted, chain lube'd - whatever next ??? Weather is looking better so should get some kms in this week.
     
  18. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #38 Tigcraft, Oct 1, 2017
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    In all fairness Dave, it really didn't surprise me when you bought that bike. Coming from the bikes you've had since I've known you which seems the right one now (hope I've spoke on time). There is still a flutter in you for bonnevilles I just know, but this is the sensible option.
    As roads have got shitter over here and possibly at yours too, long suspension is now becoming the norm. I've thought about similar options and at the moment I'll abuse that Chinese thing I own for touring till it dies (and the fokka just won't!!) then it'll either be a r1200r or possibly a yam triple like you.
    I'm not hooked on the tigers like others who have commented too and was suprised by your purchase of that top heavy tiger when I first saw it. I hope it stays with you and for fox sake leave the foxing grinder alone this time!!
     
  19. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #39 thebiglad, Oct 1, 2017
    Thanks for that Eric, but if I could just say one thing : the Tracer 700 is a parallel twin with a 270° crank - just like the new water-cooled Bonnys. That's part of it's appeal. It feels like a Bonny engine when you ride it - the difference is it's SOOOO much lighter and that changes everything.

    Re the R1200r that is a bit funny looks, but it is an excellent machine.

    PS Grinder ? What grinder ? Heh heh heh heh :heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes:
     
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  20. steve lovatt

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    #40 steve lovatt, Oct 1, 2017
    Saucy pipes Dave, saucy pipes!
     
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