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« on: August 21, 2012, 03:55:30 PM »
For the past year or so I've been looking and looking for a new bike with ABS.  My ZR-7S was getting a little outdated.  In addition, since my crash in 2009, my wife wanted me to get a bike with ABS  I was looking at several different bikes - BMW's, Suzuki V-Strom and Bandit, Triumphs, FJR's, etc.  

Well, last week I found what I'd been looking for.  A 2011 Tiger 800 with only 800 miles on it and the seller was only about 2 miles from my house.  It came with Triumph hard bags and a center stand.  I saw the bike and made an offer, the seller accepted and the deal was made.  Talk about a easy deal, it don't get any easier.  

Here's the new Tiger!
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Here's the old Kawasaki ZR-7S
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« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2012, 03:58:47 PM »
Congratz!!!

That bike is so you.
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« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2012, 04:03:13 PM »
Very nice.  Thumbsup
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« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2012, 04:06:17 PM »
Nice Tiger!  It's a fun bike and very practical.  Enjoy.  Beerchug
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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2012, 04:15:25 PM »
Well done!   Bigok
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« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2012, 04:16:52 PM »
Quote from: Blunder on August 21, 2012, 03:58:47 PM


That bike is so you.


That's exactly what my wife said when I got it home.  And I must say, the Tiger sure is nice to ride.  
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« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2012, 04:35:11 PM »
Congrats! Very nice.

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« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2012, 05:23:54 PM »
Congratulations. Awaiting the ride report from your next 1,000 mile afternoon jaunt.
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« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2012, 05:31:40 PM »
Congrats!   Bigsmile
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« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2012, 05:35:30 PM »
Quote from: DogBoy on August 21, 2012, 05:23:54 PM

Congratulations. Awaiting the ride report from your next 1,000 mile afternoon jaunt.


Sig material right there.  Lol
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« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2012, 09:03:34 PM »
Congrats.

Forget a 1k mile day, we need a 50cc!



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« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2012, 10:10:55 PM »
Quote from: ksann on August 21, 2012, 09:03:34 PM

Congrats.

Forget a 1k mile day, we need a 50cc!

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In October, I'm going to Bolivia for 2 weeks of riding.  Will that be good enough for my next trip report?
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« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2012, 11:44:37 PM »
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In October, I'm going to Bolivia for 2 weeks of riding.  Will that be good enough for my next trip report?
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« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2012, 04:51:24 AM »
Great looking bike enjoy!  Bigok

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« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2012, 04:52:05 AM »
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In October, I'm going to Bolivia for 2 weeks of riding.  Will that be good enough for my next trip report?


There had better be a report!  I'm looking forward to it.
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« Reply #15 on: August 22, 2012, 05:45:46 AM »
Quote from: xsrider on August 21, 2012, 03:55:30 PM
I found what I'd been looking for.  A 2011 Tiger 800 with only 800 miles on it and the seller was only about 2 miles from my house.  It came with Triumph hard bags and a center stand.  I saw the bike and made an offer, the seller accepted and the deal was made.  
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« Reply #16 on: August 22, 2012, 05:58:09 AM »
Quote from: xsrider on August 21, 2012, 03:55:30 PM

... my wife wanted me to get a bike with ABS


It looks like a great bike and a great set up. Enjoy!
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« Reply #17 on: August 22, 2012, 06:09:07 AM »
Nice bike  Thumbsup
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« Reply #18 on: August 22, 2012, 09:05:21 AM »
Awesome bike!

Have my eyes on one big time as my next ride...
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« Reply #19 on: August 23, 2012, 04:35:55 AM »
Quote from: xsrider on August 21, 2012, 03:55:30 PM

For the past year or so I've been looking and looking for a new bike with ABS.  My ZR-7S was getting a little outdated.  In addition, since my crash in 2009, my wife wanted me to get a bike with ABS  I was looking at several different bikes - BMW's, Suzuki V-Strom and Bandit, Triumphs, FJR's, etc.  

Well, last week I found what I'd been looking for.  A 2011 Tiger 800 with only 800 miles on it and the seller was only about 2 miles from my house.  It came with Triumph hard bags and a center stand.  I saw the bike and made an offer, the seller accepted and the deal was made.  Talk about a easy deal, it don't get any easier.  

Here's the new Tiger!
http://www.xsrider.com/tiger.jpg


Here's the old Kawasaki ZR-7S
http://xsrider.com/xsrider/bikes/bike5.jpg


nice bikes

Do you ride 2 up a lot?  If so I'm intrested to hear how your wife like the back of that tiger, especially with those huge bags on.
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« Reply #20 on: August 23, 2012, 04:58:50 AM »
Quote from: OSJ on August 23, 2012, 04:35:55 AM

.,................................Do you ride 2 up a lot?  If so I'm intrested to hear how your wife like the back of that tiger, especially with those huge bags on.


The missus has test sat the Tiger. The bags are not an issue. Now the seat itself is another thing. but nothing that money cant fix, right...
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« Reply #21 on: August 23, 2012, 08:54:51 AM »
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nice bikes

Do you ride 2 up a lot?  If so I'm intrested to hear how your wife like the back of that tiger, especially with those huge bags on.


My Kawasaki has a Rick Mayer saddle and we like that a lot.  My wife has sat on the Tiger and she says the seat is OK for short rides, but she says I should get another Rick Mayer saddle.  She and I both prefer the RM saddle.  So getting a new saddle is planned.   As mentioned above, the bags are not an issue for riding 2 up.  
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« Reply #22 on: August 23, 2012, 08:45:12 PM »
nice bike Frank Bigok
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« Reply #23 on: August 24, 2012, 04:04:40 AM »
Congrats! what was his reason for selling?
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« Reply #24 on: August 24, 2012, 08:16:29 AM »
I'll miss that yellow bike! But the new Tiger sure is gorgeous. Can't wait to see it at a dinner!  Inlove
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« Reply #25 on: August 24, 2012, 10:16:00 AM »
Quote from: Dave W. on August 24, 2012, 04:04:40 AM

Congrats! what was his reason for selling?


I've had the ZR-7S since 2005 and wanted something newer.  My wife also wanted me to get a bike with ABS.  I was in a bad crash in 2009 that might have been avoided if I had ABS, so she has a good point.  Besides, if your wife says you should get a new bike, do what she says!!  Razz  I've been looking for over a year to find the bike I wanted.  The Tiger 800 was the winner.  
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« Reply #26 on: August 24, 2012, 11:06:33 AM »
 Bigok  Looking forward to more ride reports.
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« Reply #27 on: August 24, 2012, 03:06:41 PM »
Quote from: xsrider on August 21, 2012, 03:55:30 PM

Here's the old Kawasaki ZR-7S
http://xsrider.com/xsrider/bikes/bike5.jpg


Congrats on the new Tigger!!

I have to admit though, I've always lusted after your ZR-7S and always wanted to buy it from you.

Do you still have it? Do you plan to sell it? If so, I might have to try and find a way to scrape up the money. Bigsmile
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« Reply #28 on: August 24, 2012, 05:01:47 PM »
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« Reply #29 on: August 25, 2012, 11:20:08 PM »
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Congrats on the new Tigger!!

I have to admit though, I've always lusted after your ZR-7S and always wanted to buy it from you.

Do you still have it? Do you plan to sell it? If so, I might have to try and find a way to scrape up the money. Bigsmile


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« Reply #30 on: August 26, 2012, 06:46:07 PM »
Very nice bike! I love those new Tigers. A friend of mine recently got rid of his R1200GS Adventure and got a Tiger 1050. He absolutely loves it. Says it's much more fun to ride (he got the street version). Tigers are on my list of bikes I want. Have fun with it!
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« Reply #31 on: August 27, 2012, 05:45:16 AM »
nice ride!  Bigok
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« Reply #32 on: August 29, 2012, 05:15:55 PM »
Those Triumph Tigers, as one stripped fellow used to bellow, "they'rrrrrrrre great!"

Congrats; I test rode a Tiger a few years back and luckily didn't have my checkbook with me or else I'd have bought one on the spot.  That triple is just an incredible engine and the bike has great ergos.
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« Reply #33 on: August 30, 2012, 05:32:08 PM »
Nice bike! I rode one last year. It was a very nice bike.
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« Reply #34 on: August 31, 2012, 09:04:13 PM »
Congrats on the new Tigger, I have had my 2012 for a couple of months now and really love this bike. It's easy to ride, fast enough for me and what an engine! Tons of add-ons available too. Enjoy  Bigok
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