Newbie to the forum!

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Marksbike, Nov 11, 2014.

  1. Marksbike

    Marksbike New Member

    Nov 9, 2014
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    Own a Tiger 1050 12 plate which goes down to be the best bike ever owned, just bought a 110th Anniversary Bonneville as a second toy.

    Hope to learn a bit more about the Bonny and hope to get a few extras, centre stand, sissy bar etc.

    Look forward to some banter etc.:wink:
     
  2. SteveJ

    SteveJ Super Moderator

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :biggrin:

    Got to say that the 1050 Tiger is a very underrated bike:upyeah:

    Sounds like you have the start of a nice collection there.

    Cheers

    Steve
     
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  3. Marksbike

    Marksbike New Member

    Nov 9, 2014
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    Thank's Steve, looking forward to the weather change all ready so I can have a first ride on the Bonny, it felt different to the Tiger a little!!

    Mark
     
  4. Richard H

    Richard H Noble Member

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    Hi and welcome to the forum, took a demo on the Tiger 1050 and enjoyed it very much, reminded me of my previous speed Triple, just roomier with better wind protection. Congratulations on the new Bonny. Plenty of knowledgeable owners on this forum
     
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  5. Clarkey

    Clarkey Well-Known Member

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    Hi and a very warm welcome to the forum
     
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  6. PJT

    PJT Active Member

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    Hello, may I wish you a very warm welcome to the forum. You have a nice choice of motorcycles.:upyeah:
     
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  7. SteveJ

    SteveJ Super Moderator

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    I would imagine that there is a slight seat height difference between the bikes :biggrin:
     
  8. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum
     
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  9. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi again, just saw your earlier post - go for the Dart Flyscreen - I have one on my Bonnie - doesn't spoil the look too much and deflects enough wind off your chest to be useful!
    I might be wrong, but I may have seen or heard about a detachable sissy bar somewhere - presumably it attaches to a grab rail - could be useful when you don't need it.
    I keep my Renntec rack with grab rail on for the same reason - it helps pillion passengers feel like they won't slide off the back of the seat - but the bike looks much better without it!
     
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  10. ColLamb

    ColLamb Active Member

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    A Tiger and a Bonnie what a combo. Welcome
     
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  11. Marksbike

    Marksbike New Member

    Nov 9, 2014
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    Hi thanks for the welcomes, the height difference looking at the pair in the garage is amazing! I will keep my eye out for the dart screen I really don't want to spoil the bike so will have a search to see what its like, like the idea of a detachable sissy, its really just to keep the wife happy when taking the lad out!

    I have to say I keep looking at it, blown away with the looks.

    I'm an engineer my first little project is to make the adaptors to remove the seat easier.

    Once again guys cheers for the welcome

    Mark
     
  12. chrispy

    chrispy Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the forum :upyeah:
     
  13. Dodge74

    Dodge74 Active Member

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    Welcome , I love the Tiger 1050 , it would be in my dream team collection , any pics ?
     

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