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  1. steve lovatt

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    #1 steve lovatt, Aug 7, 2020
    Picked up the new Tiger from Fowlers of Bristol today. Excellent service and serves Destination Triumph right for being lame! :D
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    Goodbye 800 - 34000 trouble free miles.
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    Hello 900! :cool:
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    Stop off in Marlborough on the way back.

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  2. Wessa

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    #2 Wessa, Aug 7, 2020
    Very smart mr Lovatt
     
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  3. crispey

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    #3 crispey, Aug 7, 2020
    Lovely, lovely, lovely! Congrats steve
     
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  4. JtC

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    #4 JtC, Aug 7, 2020
    Very nice.

    I know it's a little soon, but how do you think the tires are going to be for your purpose? I know some people, especially here in the south west states, put on at least semi-nobbies. But I guess it all depends on riding style.
     
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  5. dilligaf

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    #5 dilligaf, Aug 7, 2020
    Very very nice :cool:
    Wrong colour :eek:
    But very very nice :p
     
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  6. steve lovatt

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    #6 steve lovatt, Aug 7, 2020
    I think they'll be fine as most of my riding is definitely on road. Metzeler are not my favourite tyres, a bit on the hard side and some people don't like them in the wet but we'll see! :cool:
     
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    #7 steve lovatt, Aug 7, 2020
    I know but I'll grow to love it mate :cool:
     
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    #8 Thripster, Aug 7, 2020
    Is there anything about the 800 that you miss Steve?
     
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    #9 crispey, Aug 7, 2020
    My Thruxton is a 900 So I know!!
     
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  10. Dartplayer

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    #10 Dartplayer, Aug 7, 2020
    Nice bike Steve congratulations :cool:
     
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    #11 steve lovatt, Aug 7, 2020
    I don't think so mate, because the 900 seems to improve on all aspects of the older bike but I would say that the 800 is an excellent all rounder. :cool:
     
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  12. Don the Don

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    #12 Don the Don, Aug 7, 2020
    Nice bike Steve, enjoy :cool:
     
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  13. Sandi T

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    #13 Sandi T, Aug 7, 2020
    Congratulations on the new bike, Steve, and for finally bringing that baby home with you. I hope the two of you put in many happy miles together. :) Nothing like a new bike to make ya feel like a little kid again! :grinning:
     
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  14. Tiglet

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    #14 Tiglet, Aug 7, 2020
    Very nice Steve :cool:
    The top box suits you sir ;)

    @crispey was telling me the other evening that he’s prepared to run it in for you when you meet up next week for lunch.
    Something along the lines of you’ll swap bikes with him for a couple of weeks so he’ll run it for you :eek:
     
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  15. crispey

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    #15 crispey, Aug 7, 2020
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    Couple of weeks?? I’d have it done in a day! Erm! but then again......
     
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    #16 Jadorff, Aug 8, 2020
    nice
     
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  17. steve lovatt

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    #17 steve lovatt, Aug 8, 2020
    It had to be done Jez, although can't say it improves the look of the bike and I've managed to find the biggest one I could. Not sure if it holds two full face helmets or a dozen 20" pizzas! :joy::joy:
     
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    #18 steve lovatt, Aug 8, 2020
    Thanks Sandi, I'm sure we will. Only problem I can see is the 600 mile service. I've booked it in but the earliest date they could manage is the 16 September and I've already done 100 miles! :confused:
     
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    #19 steve lovatt, Aug 8, 2020
    No problem, but I will have too many miles on it by then so might have to give lunch a miss! :joy::joy:
     
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