Hello again chaps, After a 3 year affair with 2 Triumph Tiger Explorers which are a fabulous bike.. I am in the process of finding another GTR1400. I had a 2009 model years back and then got a 2012 model which I eventually changed for the first Tiger in 2013.
You may ask why the change from and then back to the GTR??
Well its like this, I always fancied an Adventure bike and once I tried the Tiger, I felt like king of the road and it was so high and comfortable. But, I am now suffering with arthritis and find the Tiger a tall lump and both me and the wife are struggling to get on and off the thing especially with luggage. So, we are coming back to a much lower bike that we know and love. Simples :clap: :clap: :clap:
Once I get hold of 1 which may either be a 2012 model which I can trade for now, or I may well wait until my mate buys my XJR1300 and this will allow me to get a much later bike.
Anyway, Hi again and speak soon.
Daz :smiley:
Once a GTR is in the blood.................. :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Charlie747 on October 10, 2015, 07:59:54 AM
Once a GTR is in the blood.................. :mfr_lol:
There's no escaping Arthritis....don't ask me how I know :no:
And no escaping the lure of a GTR.
Well chaps, I must confess...... I went to CMC to look at a GTR on Saturday but it was sold. Then I went to J&S on the way home and that's when it all went T*ts up.
saw a brand new Kawasaki Versys 1000, Sat on it, had a think, got a price for mine against it which resulted in a deal which was almost a straight swap :shocked:
The bike felt lighter and more manageable that the Explorer, I could get on and off it a little easier, the clutch was ultra light being a cable operated one, and the riding position was better than the GTR. So that was that. Pick it up Friday.
Well did not expect that to happen, but felt I got a cracking deal and when the time comes, I may just get back on a GTR and pop my head in.
Stay safe guys and see ya on the road some time.
Daz
Quote from: Darren33 on October 12, 2015, 08:47:09 PM
Well chaps, I must confess...... I went to CMC to look at a GTR on Saturday but it was sold. Then I went to J&S on the way home and that's when it all went T*ts up.
saw a brand new Kawasaki Versys 1000, Sat on it, had a think, got a price for mine against it which resulted in a deal which was almost a straight swap :shocked:
The bike felt lighter and more manageable that the Explorer, I could get on and off it a little easier, the clutch was ultra light being a cable operated one, and the riding position was better than the GTR. So that was that. Pick it up Friday.
Well did not expect that to happen, but felt I got a cracking deal and when the time comes, I may just get back on a GTR and pop my head in.
Stay safe guys and see ya on the road some time.
Daz
Congratulations on the new bike...what colour and model did you choose
I expect you will be visiting this site from now on
http://www.versys1000.com/
Quote from: O.C. on October 13, 2015, 10:21:04 AM
Congratulations on the new bike...what colour and model did you choose
I expect you will be visiting this site from now on
http://www.versys1000.com/
Hi OC, I got a new white one without all the luggage as I have the Givi trecker boxes from the Triumph. Already been on the Versys forum ;)
daz