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  1. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Here you go (DE23VFN).
     
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  2. Armando Morales

    Armando Morales Noble Member

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    Congrats on the new bike !!

    I've my tiger 900 now for 50,000kms and it is very enjoyable

    I tried to have my phone connected to the bike, but I hated the triump app and I no longer use it.

    +1 on changing the front tyre to a 110
     
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  3. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    The problem @Petrolhead67 was that the bolt did not go in straight, it went in at an angle. The RAC man had trouble getting the temporary plug to seal so as suspected when the tyre fitter took the tyre off he confirmed that the tyre was a write-off. To be honest I was not that keen on a repair, so was happier to fit a new tyre.

    Very disappointing, but just one of those things. At least I was back on the road within a couple of hours.
     
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  4. Bikerman

    Bikerman Life's not a dress rehearsal.
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    And you're a happy bunny. And at the end of the day that's all that matters.
     
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  5. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Lovely - REALLY fancy one to sit alongside the Bonnie

    Hope you have many safe and happy miles on the beauty.
     
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  6. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Yep not keen on the triumph app. I’m only using the phone connectivity until I get my satnav fitted. I will then use it for music, directions etc. :)
     
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  7. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Belated happy new bike day :party:
     
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  8. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse, think it's time for his medications.
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    Jeez Wessa you have had some bad luck but good to see it all worked out in the end. I'm amazed reading about new bikes using so much oil, my oldie t509 doesn't get even close to that, so much for progress. Good luck with the Tiger.
     
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  9. Pegscraper

    Pegscraper Elite Member

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    This is very rarely a problem these days with modern manufacturing and machining techniques. Engines don't need anything like the running in procedures they used to. I remember some early Z1000J engines suffering from bore glazing and high oil consumption.
    My '91 FZR1000 occasionally had a disappearing oil "problem" which I never got to the bottom of. The oil light (level not pressure) came on while we were at the TT in '92 after topping up to the max level mark before setting off, no oil leaks, no smoke, nothing to explain the drop in level.
     
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  10. Petrolhead67

    Petrolhead67 Active Member

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    I reckon they pulled your pants down. But I also reckon that you enjoyed it.
    So all's well that ends well Wessa :)
     
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  11. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    @Wessa blimey, over the last year or two you must have munched some serious money on bikes?
     
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  12. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    It is all relative to the fun value Eric :)
     
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  13. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Bloody hope so
     
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  14. feckless

    feckless Noble Member

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    That is really poor, my 1970”s tridents do better than that. With the massive leap since the 70ls in tolerances n machining you would expect much better. As an aside my 955 Daytona uses bugger all between services
     
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  15. feckless

    feckless Noble Member

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    Had my gt Aragon for 9 months and enjoy it more each time I get on it
     
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  16. RetTh'ead

    RetTh'ead Well-Known Member

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    Hello there,
    I have only just seen this post so sorry for the delay.
    Put it down to an age thing!
    Congrats on the new bike, it looks very purposeful indeed.
    What is it with new Triumphs and punctures though?
    I picked my new Thruxton RS Final Edition up a month ago .
    On the first ride out from home next day, a really old (18th Century!! ) roofing nail lodged itself into the back tyre. It held air until I found it when cleaning the bike back home....... phew
    Just 120 miles from new. A new inner tube and repaired tyre sorted it, but it felt very wrong pulling the wheel out of a brand new bike all the same.
    I hope the weather improves so we can all enjoy a spot of good riding under blue skies and on dry, clean roads.
    Cheers
     
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  17. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Yes I feel your pain. I put it down to just bad luck. At least you did not have to write-off your new tyre lol
     
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  18. joe mc donald

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    lovely bike mate. despite the bad luck i think you are going to love it and have some great rides.
     
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  19. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi @joe mc donald , yes the bike is a cracker. I have really enjoyed the first 461 miles a lot. It is booked in for the first service early August, It is so very different to the 660 and the Thruxton.:)
     
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  20. Pedro1340

    Pedro1340 Senior Member

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    How's life with the 900 going? Can I ask how tall you are and if you can flat foot it.thanks Peter
     
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