My new Triumph Tiger 800

[Jblk9695]

Well I went and did it, bought a Tiger 800 and for the short distance I drove it today all seems good. Rides better than the FZ on San Berdo's crap roads and handles the twisties almost as good, probably a little more saddle time and I should go just as fast(for me). Turning radius is actually just a bit wider than the FZ but still good.
I figured I'm not getting any younger and while I can still ride it was time to try something different. The sound of the exhaust with the Arrow brings a smile to my face and I haven't gone over 7K yet. Shifts really smooth and even has a gear indicator:thumbup:
So due to the fact I'm just a poor old phart I reluctantly have to sell my FZ, so look for it in the FS

And my summer riding gear, of course I wear a helmet:BLAA:

Jerry

 

[2006_FZ6]

NICE!!! Congratz on a change of pace!

 

[Smersh]

Congrats! Awesome looking bike!

 

[The Dude]

Congratulations! I'm jealous!

I've been eyeing up that non XC version too. Unfortunately, I'm young enough that I have to do the sensible thing and wait a few years to pick up a used model. Easier said than done!

 

[Motogiro]

Congratulations Jerry! Awesome bike! Now get on the CNC and make some new video camera mounting brackets!

That's so great! :BLAA:

 

[Lefty]

Jerry, you dog! :Flip:

What a great bike for you. But you Triumph converts are killing me..:BLAA:

Can wait to see it next weekend when we come down. Ride safe and enjoy the heck out of it. :thumbup:

 

[Goop]

Ha! Nice! Another turns to the Dark Side. :BLAA:

You even got the fancy Arrow!

Congrats Jerry! :rockon:

 

[armystrong]

Congrats and welcome to the Triumph family!

 

[mrphotoman]

I like those a lot, how is the power compared to your old bike?

 

[Spideyrex]

I have to admit, that Tiger is sexy! Congrats man.

 

[Humperdinkel]

Congrats Jerry , she be a purdy piece of tail Really like the frame work on it :thumbup:

 

[spock]

what a nice machine!!!

Triumph motorcycles recently started business here in Colombia, in the two main cities - Bogotá the capital and Medellín where I live - awesome looking and performing machines, I had the great opportunity to test ride the same day about three montsh ago the Tiger 1050, speed triple 1050 and Daytona 675, just a couple of weeks ago I test rode the street triple 675, all of them awesome machines, really looking forward to ride the tiger 800 or 800xc.

My jaw actually drops to the floor everytime I pass in front of our local shop jejeje, and I invent any excuse to get into since the sales guy is a friend (he used to work before in a couple of yamaha shops).

So Jerry congratulations on your purchase and enjoy it as much as you can, I know you will 'cause you lucky dude already have the time :BLAA:

and it doesn't matter you turned to the dark side (what a SHINING dark side jeje) you are still my hero as well

Cheers :thumbup:

 

[Jblk9695]

I like those a lot, how is the power compared to your old bike?

To be honest I don't know I haven't cranked on the throttle yet but so far it looks to be promising. I don't think the Tiger will have quite the high RPM rush as the FZ but with the exhaust note it has I don't think it will matter

Jerry

 

[Norbert]

nice bike! :thumbup:

 

[Kazza]

:steve:

Congrats Jerry!

Got my eye on that bike myself. Perfect fit for me.

Looking forward to many pics and ride reports


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[Goop]

To be honest I don't know I haven't cranked on the throttle yet but so far it looks to be promising. I don't think the Tiger will have quite the high RPM rush as the FZ but with the exhaust note it has I don't think it will matter

Jerry

Will you be breaking it in on the big NorCal/SoCal ride??? :rockon:

 

[dankatz]

Congrats! I test rode the Tiger at Americade - nice 24 mile ride in the twisties with a broken in Tiger 800. it was great! Much more torque everywhere than the FZ6 and quite flickable due to the narrow tires. I really like the triple engine. Nice choice! Enjoy!

 

[Erci]

Congrats!! I too am jealous! I'd be able to explore more dirt roads on the Tiger.. on my FZ.. I just turn around in shame

 

[Jblk9695]

Will you be breaking it in on the big NorCal/SoCal ride??? :rockon:

Sort of, it already has 600+ on it as it was the demo bike. I bought it from Doug Douglas Triumph in San Berdo and its had its first service done. So I guess its OK to open her up a bit:thumbup:

Jerry

 

[smokenu]

Jerry, you are the man!! AWESOME bike buddy. cant wait to see it in person