Tiger 1200 mergefest **all 1200 chat here

[Sin_Tiger]

well done and a warm welcome for saying things we thought but date not say that's levelled the playing field a bit.

[mat-tiger1]

Having owned 1050 & 955 Tigers, I intend on getting a 1200. I have some questions for the learned gentlemen on here.

Am I allowed to buy this bike purely because I like it & want one, or do have to be a hardened "Adventurer" first?

Due to back problems I find I can't ride much more than a couple of hours without getting off for a stretch. Is that ok, or will the real "Adventurer" types look down their noses at me?

I normally mount my bike by swinging my right leg over it, placing my foot on the ground & my bum in the seat. Is this ok or is there a correct "Adventurer" way to do it?

My idea of an "Adventure" is going to France/Belgium/Germany with a few mates. we normally do 1500-2000 miles during our tour. Is that sufficient to justify owning an "Adventurer" bike or should I be targeting somewhere a bit more out in the wilds?

I normally wear my normal touring gear. Is that ok or must I have a whale foreskin lined, "Adventurer" Twat suit?

Can I not just buy this style of bike because, being larger than the average bloke, they are comfy, practical, have good luggage carrying capabilities, are superb on real roads, & are huge fun to ride? :D

 

Well said Bosun & welcome. Adventure is what we make it :icon_salut

[John Stenhouse]

Course you can Bosun, some of us found out a while ago that whilst an opinion may be offered it doesn't have to be accepted, take your own road and enjoy the beast. I'm certainly going to ride one when they are available.

[PeteH]

I normally wear my normal touring gear. Is that ok or must I have a whale foreskin lined, "Adventurer" Twat suit?

LMFOA ....Big adventure to Scotland next year for us, does that count :?:  

[Sin_Tiger]

I normally wear my normal touring gear. Is that ok or must I have a whale foreskin lined, "Adventurer" Twat suit?

LMFOA ....Big adventure to Scotland next year for us, does that count :?:  

Only if you survive the natives, the food and the midges  

[Chris Canning]

While trundling down the M6 today I see two bikes going north and thinking who the hell rides a bike on a day like this,two guys on 1200's a black'un and a blue'un no doubt doing their 300 miles a day that they have to do. :roll:

[Tiger-G]

While trundling down the M6 today I see two bikes going north and thinking who the hell rides a bike on a day like this,two guys on 1200's a black'un and a blue'un no doubt doing their 300 miles a day that they have to do. :roll:

They'll be fine as long as they plan their route very carefully and stay on motorways, dual carriageways and "A" roads where there's plenty of fuel stops. Of course they won't be able rev it too high or ride in a "spirited manner", or travel on rural "B" and "C" roads, and they definitely won't be able to risk going into Northumberland and Scotland on a bike that's designed for "the true adventurer" and to "take on the world" !!

[Chris Canning]

Blimey dodgy ground this :roll: ,I had a chance meeting a while back so I can assure you Graeme you are rather some what out with your perceptions of the bike,as an insurance policy I PM'd a couple of the guys on this board(who I trust) about what went on and no doubt they'll be amused at me not sticking my head over the top of the trench to protect the individual/s concerned.

[Tiger-G]

Just enjoying the banter      :)

[Chris Canning]

I hear the mid range is absolutely warp drive  :D

[Bixxer Bob]

Blimey dodgy ground this :roll: ,I had a chance meeting a while back so I can assure you Graeme you are rather some what out with your perceptions of the bike,as an insurance policy I PM'd a couple of the guys on this board(who I trust) about what went on and no doubt they'll be amused at me not sticking my head over the top of the trench to protect the individual/s concerned.

 

[Chris Canning]

You know when that spy shot appeared I thought god almighty what a pigs ear,but I have to say I'm having second thoughts looking at the blue version with that piece of plastic on the edge of the tank to tidy it up,looks a lot less messy than the production version.

http://www.tiger-explorer.com/images/Ti ... tation.pdf (http://www.tiger-explorer.com/images/Tiger_Explorer_Presentation.pdf)

[KuzzinKenny]

Just found this ........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSTYD_GlwEY

 8)

KK

[Chris Canning]

Blimey it's all go at Triumph and MCN,not only do we get the write up on the new 1200 Tiger,also get a sneak photo of a 1050 Sport Tiger!!,just hope the poor bugger riding it doesn't get the sack like guy who was on the 1200 that was snapped on 010 :(

[Bixxer Bob]

Riding Dora;

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-new ... 20198.html (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-videos/video-riding-the-triumph-tiger-explorer/20198.html)

And playing with the  cruise control;

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-new ... 20200.html (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-videos/video-using-triumph-explorer-cruise-control/20200.html)