Big Trailie advice wanted ??????????

[stan the man]

aye, thats' the problem with you BMW guys, you really need your beauty sleep!

and his anti wrinkle cream..............POOF man8um

 

[mikew]

and his anti wrinkle cream..............POOF man8um

and the BMW branded incontinence pants..... h1d1ng2

 

[stan the man]

and the BMW branded incontinence pants..... h1d1ng2

didn't think you had met blu,mike............

 

[mikew]

didn't think you had met blu,mike............

probably haven't, but you know what they say about BMW's, seen one, seen them all!


:}

 

[NoBBy]

Thanks for all that great info mikew, all I can say is your a very unlucky guy. TBH it's very very rare for anyone to ever have any problems with Jap bikes. Unlike BMW's who seem to have far too many for a quality Brand!!

 

[Rob Morris]

DK Motorcycles was flogging off latest (quite cool looking) KLE 500 for around ?3,500 OTR.........These came in a choice of latest colours making the old girl look years younger.........cheap as chips, light but punchy engine and warrenty inc.........!

 

[Bob Pinder]

you need a ktm 950 adventure or maybe a 640....I know I'm never wrong

 

[mikew]

For all those recommendations for "pure" Trailie style bike, NoBBy did say that he wanted the bike for 2 up work and country lanes d34l , not to cripple his passenger and have piles at the end of a runout!

Strom, or a TDM900 are excellent bikes for this.
Varaderaos are big and thirsty.
Aprilia Caponord?
Honda Africa Twin?
Transalp?

mike

 

[ianrobbo1]

so whats the "strom" like for left handers then Mike??? :dunno:

 

[mikew]

Thanks for all that great info mikew, all I can say is your a very unlucky guy. TBH it's very very rare for anyone to ever have any problems with Jap bikes. Unlike BMW's who seem to have far too many for a quality Brand!!

Not a problem, happy to pass on any relevant info. Like I said, most of the woes I suffered were due to dealer screwups and plain indifference.

Now the bike is a real pleasure to ride, I've fitted a few comfort and convienence features, heated grips, mainstand, Pro-Oiler system, and an extra electrical socket for any stuff we want to charge up (e.g.phones ).

I agree, it is rare to have this number of problems on a Jap bike, but heres' hoping I've had them all at the right time, i.e. inside the warranty period. I have to say that it didn't cost me a single penny to get the repairs done, just felt a bit pissed off cos the bike always seemed to be at the workshop in those early months.

Mike

 

[mikew]

so whats the "strom" like for left handers then Mike??? :dunno:

Fooking excellent, why do you ask?

 

[russ_fae_fyvie]

I've got a 2003 Tiger 955i and I think it's brilliant, as you can see I've just had it customised which includes a Blueflame twin Port Carbon can and a race can tune (which you can't see!) I think its a brilliant bike, sound and goes as well as this type of bike can (not in Blacky territory) but I would recommend them to anyone.

 

[D.S.]

Growllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll.................................

Easy tiger :}

 

[Smix]

That is totally awesome!! :yo: :yo: Maybe a tiny weeny bit OTT :dunno: , but WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:neenaw: :neenaw:

 

[russ_fae_fyvie]

Smix, most people on here know how OTT I am with my paintwork so it aint a surprise, only surprise is that I didn't opt for a pink Tiger, but that would be Berts domain !

man8um

 

[nitehawk]

get a ktm950 adventure

Fantastic bike but not really any good for two-up. Carrying a pillion necessitates moving quite far forward which disturbs weight distribution and handling as well as comfort. If you only carry a passenger now and then or they are a size 8, definitely the way to go (my wife's a size 12).

She won't go on the bike anymore fl4g71

 

[D.S.]

She won't go on the bike anymore fl4g71

Gutted hey?!

 

[RHINO]

Gutted hey?!

Actually, I am..

I miss the ride outs Emma & myself went on.
I quite liked having her jugs pushed into my back all day and not having to listen to the bl4hbl4h bl4hbl4h bl4hbl4h ..

Then i bought an AUTOCOM

NOW she doesn't come out on the bike anymore

 

[nitehawk]

Gutted hey?!

Yeah, nobody to give me a dig in the back when they think I'm going too fast or filtering too closely - If I do get tired of riding alone I'll have to trade her in...... The wife I mean.

 

[Smix]

Smix, most people on here know how OTT I am with my paintwork so it aint a surprise, only surprise is that I didn't opt for a pink Tiger, but that would be Berts domain !

man8um

Mine too!!!!!!!! :yo: :neenaw: