I'm so crap at this stuff, lol. Well, it has taken me 4 months to sell the Street Triple, but hey it was an emotional time
No Tiger as of yet, but I think it's on the cards.
Thank for your help guys. most appreciated.

Be warned - the Tiger is awesome....... but is best left on the side stand unless you need to lube/adjust the chain. Getting it on the centre stand is a right pita (much more so than for other bikes i have owned - not sure why)!

A weekend test ride sounds perfect - let us know how you get on ...

Howdy.

I’m Gaz, just traded in my trusty Bandit for a Triumph Tiger 800 XRT.

The years have taken their toll and I put myself in the market for a nice upright riding position and a few wee luxuries (heated grips and seats, cruise control, taller screen). Picked the new bike up from Two Wheels ...

Hey Stan, welcome back.

Thanks guys for the feedback, there's some good advice :)

I've spoken with Bulldog Triumph, where I bought the Street Triple and they said I could have the Tiger for a weekend to give it a whirl, so that's a thumbs up!

Being a pathetic woman, I do struggle putting a bike on the centre stand, so ...

Hey Guys, I have a dilemma, do I sell the Street Triple 675 and swap it for a Tiger 800 XR ?? :? Does anyone of you own the Tiger 800 XR ? Is it really that good?

After riding for about an hour, I find the Street Triple makes my arse and back ache. I would like to start going further afield and ...

I'm considering doing some/all of the trans Portugal route next year if anyone wants to team up/discuss it.haven"t thought of dates or length of trip yet,or any of it really.going to get most of this year out of the way first.

I'm hoping that next year I will have some experience, knowledge and ...

49 with two grown up boys, one has left home and the other I'm hoping will very soon :laugh: I've still got the hubby to look after (thumbs)

smudger272 wrote:50 in April mid life crisis going on,new Africa Twin I buy want I want now,can't take it with you

yay, i'm 50 in April (thumbs)

+1 for going to a Go Outdoors shop. You will see a decent enough range of tents to let you establish what you don't want as well as clues to what you do.
They keep some RAB sleeping bags so again a view of what size/bulk money buys.
Do not walk out with a tent and bag under your arm ...