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  1. crzrdave

    crzrdave New Member

    Oct 2, 2019
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    Hi! This is Dave from Lakewood, CA and I've been riding for a while now after a long break. In 1974, I had a '71 Honda 750 that I modified and rode cross country (New Hampshire to California) and back. I currently have a 2008 Suzuki C90 and a 2014 Moto Guzzi California Touring. My buddy, who rides a BMW 1200RT, and I have been touring mostly in the western states with several long trips each year. I'm currently planning another solo cross country trip and I'm considering another bike for the haul. I've been looking at the Tiger XRX low but I'm not sure if it is suitable for long distance especially sitting on the saddle for 400 - 500 miles at a time. I definitely need storage for the trip and I'm trying to limit riding a heavy bike; the Guzzi is 700+lbs. I'd appreciate any feedback from the forum if the Tiger would be a good choice. Thanks!
     
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  2. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
    Test ride :p
     
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  3. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  4. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Howdy Dave, and welcome in :cool::cool:
     
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  5. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello and welcome to the forum Dave.

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  6. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    Hi mate and welcome. That Honda 750 K1 was a proper superbike back then!
    As for your question - like dilligaf said, go and test ride one.
     
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  7. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    Hi & Welcome to the Forum :cool: I haven't ridden a motorcycle yet that was comfortable after 300 miles let alone 400-500! :eek: I would suggest trying to get a test ride on the Tiger, if you like it then get a gel seat as an extra.
     
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  8. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome... If you are looking at those kind of miles per day on the road, I would take a test ride on a Thunderbird LT. It will eat those kind of miles and not leave you with a sore body at the end of the day. It also has good luggage capability’s.
    Wessa
     
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  9. joe mc donald

    Dec 26, 2014
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    CrzrDave.
    Welcome to the family. Only way mate to answer that question is for you to go test ride. And do test it well few hours at least. I could tell you the same as all the owners they are a phenominal bike with rave reviews. They do exactly what it says on the can. Keep us all in the picture and photo if you do buy one.
    Regards
    Joe
     
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  10. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

    Oct 26, 2015
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    Hi n welcome :) the best feedback i can come up with.
     
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  11. Ivor

    Ivor Well-Known Member

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    I keep playing this and its great … it's really pissing my missus off :joy:
     
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  12. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    Good morning Dave and welcome aboard. Best of luck with your decision and ride safe whatever you end up with!
     
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  13. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

    Mar 28, 2016
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    Hello Dave and welcome to the forum :)

    I’m currently on my second Tiger 800, well not literally as I type this, and I think they’re Grrrrrrrreat.

    As suggested at least one test ride is what to do.
     
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  14. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Dave and welcome to the forum :cool: looking forward to seeing your ride
     
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  15. crzrdave

    crzrdave New Member

    Oct 2, 2019
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    Thanks for everyone's input. Looks like it's down to a Tiger XRX or low. Hoping to go on a test ride soon and getting a new bike. Will post an update when this happens.
     
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  16. Don the Don

    Don the Don Bigger Than The Average Bear

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    Hi and Welcome
     
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