New Tiger Rider in Texas

[DaJudge]

Greetings from Texas.  It's been a week now since I picked up my '01 Tiger.  I'd been off a motorcycle for several years (used to commute every day on one) while my kids grew up.  Now that the youngest is almost out of the house, I figured it was time.  My dear wife of 25 years was a little slower in figuring that it was time, but she came along eventually. 8) .  

At 6'2" with 36 inch legs, the Tiger fits me very nicely, handles well and has gobs of power for running around town or out on the road.  The more I ride it, the more I like it.  Almost all of the bikes around here are either Harleys/Harley look-a-likes (VTX, Vulcan, V-Star, etc.) or pure sport bikes.  It's nice to have something that's a bit different.   This particular Tiger was bought new and ridden until earlier this year by TigerTriple forum member RobZ.  

I've already found this forum to be a tremendous help.  It's great to know that there's a good group of Tiger owners that enjoy their bikes and want to help others do the same.  I like to do as much of my own work as possible and I've gotten tons of good info here.  I especially appreciate Sasquatch and his willingness to respond to my PM's asking for help.





The Tiger came with a Triumph hard trunk (which is very handy), but I didn't have it on when taking these shots.

[Stretch]

Howdy, and welcome aboard!

[stook]

Welcome judge! What part of Texas do you call home? I'm in the Tyler "vicinity" (I live in a place no one has ever heard of and it doesn't appear on any maps I've seen).

That is a gorgeous bike. I have an '06 just like it and my son has an '01 just like it. Did I say I liked your bike?   :D

[stook]

Welcome judge! What part of Texas do you call home? I'm in the Tyler "vicinity" (I live in a place no one has ever heard of and it doesn't appear on any maps I've seen).

That is a gorgeous bike. I have an '06 just like it and my son has an '01 just like it. Did I say I liked your bike?   :D

Looking more closely at one of your photos, I see "BMW of North Dallas" on the plate holder. That's the same dealer I got my Tiger from so I'm guessing you're in the Dallas "vicinity."

[DaJudge]

I'm actually in Tyler (inside the Loop).  I'll bet I'd know where you're at Stook if you said the name.  I work for Smith County and I know the area pretty well. :)  

You and me might be the only Tiger riders in these parts.  You just don't see them much around Tyler.  I did see that the Harley/Buell/Triumph dealer here had an '05 Tiger still sitting on the showroom floor.  A friend of mine asked them recently how much they wanted for it.  The sales guy said, "probably sticker."  Guess that's why it's still sitting there. :roll:

The original owner of my Tiger is from a town just outside of Garland, hence the BMW of North Dallas plate frame.

BTW-  Do you have any idea how much the dealer here charges to re-map the ECU fuel settings?  I'm thinking about getting mine set to off-road (a bit less lean).

[Kiger]

Welcome to the Tiger club. I ran around Jasper with Rob on that Tiger a few meets back. I have the same year and color. just a few diffent farkles on mine. It is a great bike and great ride.

Kiger

[pit0rz]

Welcome aboard!  She's a great looking bike for sure.  Like ya said, the more you ride it, the more you'll love it.