leehenty
Somehow Talked Into A Test Ride
16
357
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Somehow Talked Into A Test Ride
Went to Pure Triumph to collect a gear selector for a water cooled Bonneville that had a no speed drop on its left side bending the gear rod. Whilst in there waiting for them to find the ordered parts, I wandered over coffee in hand to look at a Tiger 900 Rally Pro parked in the shop as you do.

Came out with parts and booked in for a test ride in April. Its a conspiracy I tell you, a conspiracy. They deliberately offer you a coffee while you wait , and park shiny new bikes all over the shop right next to you.
Resist, resist, resist, and enjoy....

Current toys: '99 XT600E, 2000 4TX, '82 Princess 30DS (where the username comes from), No longer a '03 Fazer thou.

Save the planet, it's the only one with beer!
Its a very nice looking bike with all the bits probably north of £15K, the young lady in there has one or two very obvious advantages over her fellow salesmen.
I guess the question is, will it really be £10k+ better than a niner? My guess, probably not.

You’ll have come to your senses by April Lee.
The Blue One : 2004 model owned 2010-2018 much loved, much missed and now living with a man in Scotland Spain.

The Black One : 2010 Model Registered 2013 owned 2018 - present .Beowulf Cans. Renthal 755s Grip Puppies,15w fork oil,DL650 handguards ,givi engine bars ,led spotlights,gipro gear indicator, shortened dogbones, LeeHenty CSM kit and stainless bits, Topsellerie seat,MRA Xcreen,.PC III (dynoed). K&N airfilter,Fenda extenda. Lots of stainless/titanium.

Quote:Its a very nice looking bike with all the bits probably north of £15K, the young lady in there has one or two very obvious advantages over her fellow salesmen.

Legs?  -  I've found that ladies legs leave something to be desired .........
<p class="bbc_indent" style="margin-left:40px;">Single-handedly reviving the Wave.



<p class="bbc_indent" style="margin-left:40px;"> 

<p class="bbc_indent" style="margin-left:40px;">2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS



 

 

 
Well not legs exactly , the upper superstructure was nice to look at
Handling any good? Lol

<p class="bbc_indent" style="margin-left:40px;">Single-handedly reviving the Wave.



<p class="bbc_indent" style="margin-left:40px;"> 

<p class="bbc_indent" style="margin-left:40px;">2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS



 

 

 
She didn't let him.

Current toys: '99 XT600E, 2000 4TX, '82 Princess 30DS (where the username comes from), No longer a '03 Fazer thou.

Save the planet, it's the only one with beer!
Oi! You get locked up for that sort of thing
Dont do it - Just dont do it.

Problem is if I have the Tiger 900, TDM would have to be sold to make room, thats asking a lot as Ive had her a long time. The Tiger would have to be absolutely fantastic.

Just got the email from Triumph quoting bike price as I asked it to be specced with boxes etc ,£15,400. Jeez bikes cost a lot these days.
I test rode one a couple of years back. Nice bike but the price scared the crap out of me and the tracer with boxes was almost £5000 cheaper.

Still got a 9er as you know.

2002 TDM900 Yellow
Quote:Oi! You get locked up for that sort of thing
I got slung out of a pub in Manchester a few years back ....... only asked the landlady the best way to Oldham !! 🤣
<p> Now Sold 😔......850 MK2A 4TX6 in Silver, Stainless steel hand rolled slip on end can, stainless 2into1 headers, K&N air filter, Hagon progressive front springs, Gdogg modified rear shock, Else Made "Ridgeback" Gel Seat, Gdogg under seat fender extender, Powrspark leads, Carbon fiber effect vinyl wrap fairing decals & logos, Michelin Pilot Road2's, V-Strom hand guards, Givi monorack & box (colour matched side rails).
I got barred for asking for a pint and a quickie, turns out it's pronounced quiche.
Current toys: '99 XT600E, 2000 4TX, '82 Princess 30DS (where the username comes from), No longer a '03 Fazer thou.

Save the planet, it's the only one with beer!
Boom boom !! 😂
<p> Now Sold 😔......850 MK2A 4TX6 in Silver, Stainless steel hand rolled slip on end can, stainless 2into1 headers, K&N air filter, Hagon progressive front springs, Gdogg modified rear shock, Else Made "Ridgeback" Gel Seat, Gdogg under seat fender extender, Powrspark leads, Carbon fiber effect vinyl wrap fairing decals & logos, Michelin Pilot Road2's, V-Strom hand guards, Givi monorack & box (colour matched side rails).
Quote:I got slung out of a pub in Manchester a few years back ....... only asked the landlady the best way to Oldham !!
Lol

 

There's a place called Orrell near Manchester. Local councillor was out with a sign saying 'We Love Orrell'  lol


Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread:
1 Guest(s)