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Dcc46
| Posted on Sunday, April 03, 2011 - 07:16 am: |
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I'm looking to pick up a used tiger So i have something to ride while my Uly remains in the shop,just curious how they compare to the Uly. I know the 955i motor is sweet, had it on my old s3.I tried a wee strom for a few months but found it boring. Thanks |
Bdrag
| Posted on Sunday, April 03, 2011 - 11:25 am: |
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My buddy had an 06. Put 20K on it before he was road raged at a stop light and had it totaled out. Guy ramed him from the rear and smashed the bike between the car in front. He had jumped off 2 seconds before. Only issue he ever had was the rear sprocket bearings went south with NO warning. Sound familier? AHhahaaaaaa. It would out run my 2004 Strom top end if I had the bags on. Very smooth and fun bike! BDRAG |
Electraglider_1997
| Posted on Sunday, April 03, 2011 - 11:28 am: |
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http://motorcycle.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash.cgi?cat=m cy&fil=Tiger&itm=triumph&state=&ps=&pe=&ys=2005&ye =2011&so=d&submit=+GO+ |
Dcc46
| Posted on Sunday, April 03, 2011 - 01:54 pm: |
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Thanks Electraglider_1997 that makes my search alot easier |
Dcc46
| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 02:30 pm: |
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Found a 05 Tiger in Seattle, gonna fly out Monday and ride it back to NY |
Electraglider_1997
| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 05:31 pm: |
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Probably this one. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/2299748151.h tml You have quite a ride ahead of you. Have a safe ride. |
Dcc46
| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2011 - 06:15 am: |
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thats the one.
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Jphish
| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2011 - 10:05 am: |
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I'm fortunate - have both 08 Uly & 06 Tiger. "Tigertriple.com" is a good site to review Tigers + & -, & aquaint oneself with quirks. All bikes have 'em. The 06 models were upgraded from the earlier "Girlie" models - 1050 Head, cases, (not sure about 05) swingarm, breather routing, tank fittings, cast wheels etc. Tiger is a very reliable machine - the 955 triple is a seriously solid performer - particularly with TOR exhaust & ECU remap. AND...TKCs will slip right on. Tiger is different - but good choice, if you've decided to replace Uly. |
Electraglider_1997
| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2011 - 10:54 am: |
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DCC, The tank's nuts look like they're having a hernia. Better get that fixed. |
Jphish
| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2011 - 03:27 pm: |
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thats how ya stuff in 6.2 gal of fuel - expando nuts. |
Dcc46
| Posted on Friday, April 15, 2011 - 08:59 pm: |
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Picked up the bike Tuesday in Seattle, got a late start and made it to Pendleton or, weds was crappy weather, snow going over the mtns, and high winds / rain ,had to stop in Burley id. Thurs I had good weather and rode into salt lake city. I'm shipping the bike from here , just crappy weather across the country. Now that I discovered foward air I am doing more fly and rides.Love the triple motor ,nice power and ride @ 90+ on the highway. I'm not replacing the Ulysses just adding to the stable. Dave (Message edited by dcc46 on April 15, 2011) |
Jphish
| Posted on Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 11:50 pm: |
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Dave - you picked up A fine addition to the Uly. Yeah - weather weird everywhere. I've had to reroute & postpone several trips this year - hoping to get to Reno next week - we'll see. Enjoy the Tiger. j |
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