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Title: A Steamer or a Girly?
Post by: Bob Tosi on April 05, 2009, 08:06:04 PM

I am new to Tigers but not bikes. I have had a license since I was 18 and am now 48. With long times of not riding in between. Got to do it now! So I have found Tigers but which is the better ride? A Steamer or a Girly? What I want is a daily driver and a weekend fun bike that I can take on trips into the mountains and go off on those dirt and gravel forest service roads to find some adventure. go wherever the road less traveled takes I guess.

I would be riding 2 up until the wife gets her license if it matters.

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Post by: RT on April 05, 2009, 09:24:17 PM

Use my 06 for two up with the wife. Your going to have to put a top box or some kind of back support for her. I put a JC Whitney box on mine. Inexpensive, work great, and she likes it. Really likes it now that I have upgraded the seat.

Downside, my wife is short and does have some problems getting on bike with side cases one.

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Post by: Bob Tosi on April 05, 2009, 09:30:04 PM

the two I am looking at have top boxes and side cases.

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Post by: JetdocX on April 06, 2009, 04:22:08 AM

Too many problem children in the Steamer's ranks. Better go with a newer bike. Five.....four....three.....two....one....... :lol:

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Post by: SERadtke on April 06, 2009, 04:24:46 AM

Quote from: "JetdocX"Too many problem children in the Steamer's ranks. Better go with a newer bike. Five.....four....three.....two....one....... :lol:

:lol: :lol:

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Post by: Bob Tosi on April 06, 2009, 06:05:49 AM

Problem children? Who these guys? No way........just a bunch of fun loving adult children right? :lol:

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Post by: Mustang on April 06, 2009, 02:38:10 PM

Quote from: "JetdocX"Too many problem children in the Steamer's ranks. Better go with a newer bike. Five.....four....three.....two....one....... :lol:

Just your's .............. :ImaPoser
did you get that pig running again yet ?

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Post by: Bob Tosi on April 06, 2009, 03:37:02 PM

huh??????

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Post by: JetdocX on April 06, 2009, 06:31:42 PM

Quote from: "Mustang"
Quote from: "JetdocX"Too many problem children in the Steamer's ranks. Better go with a newer bike. Five.....four....three.....two....one....... :lol:
Just your's .............. :ImaPoser
did you get that pig running again yet ?

Which begs the question: Is it the bike or the rider? :lol:

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Post by: Bob Tosi on April 07, 2009, 06:51:01 AM

What I am trying to find out is what are the major differences between the 2, Other than fuel injection vs carburators.

Is there much differences in the frames and the suspensions?

Are the engines basically the same except for FI vs Carbs?

Can the Girlies take the off road as well as I hear the Steamers can?........

Is one more reliable than the other?

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Post by: JetdocX on April 07, 2009, 06:59:34 AM

The girlies are more reliable than the Steamers. FI beats carbs every time for reliability, IMO. Plus the 955 engine is a kick in the ass compared to the 885 carbed model. The Girly is quite a bit easier to do the routine maintenance than the Steamer as well.

Both models have their pluses and minuses. The ergos for the Girly don't feel right for me and the Steamer just sings to me all the way up to the rev limiter.

Ride both then decide if you can. :wink:

Mustang will be along shortly to tell me how full of beans I am, but you wanted opinions. I've ridden and wrenched on both.

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Post by: Mustang on April 07, 2009, 05:14:14 PM

you know an old superstition is to never paint a motorcycle green because it is bad luck ..................I think with yours there might be some truth to that myth :ImaPoser

Have you got it running again yet , (http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee47/2uoykcuf/emoticons/497-1.gif)

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Post by: JetdocX on April 07, 2009, 05:21:45 PM

The super-secret Rolls-Royce Hylomar sealant was ordered and something completely different came in. My dealer got on the phone and the right stuff is on its way. And I'm going to be out of town until Sunday, so I won't see any sealant until next Tuesday IF it comes in at all.

So far the sealant is in stealth mode. :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Post by: Mustang on April 07, 2009, 05:36:15 PM

It's that green thing again .......you should ..............................

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP2VyquMAaM

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Post by: JetdocX on April 07, 2009, 06:59:08 PM

Painting it black has been scientifically proven to reduce top speed, torque and accelleration by a factor of 2. :lol:

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Post by: Mustang on April 07, 2009, 07:45:57 PM

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee47/2uoykcuf/emoticons/497-1.gif)(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee47/2uoykcuf/emoticons/laugh.gif)

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Post by: Advwannabe on April 09, 2009, 02:16:43 AM

My 2c,

Steamer +s. Looks way cooler, for some reason that 885 just sounds better with a pipe than the 885i and 955i, more ground clearance, more underbike protection, Less buffeting.

Girly (955i) +s. More motor! Easier on juice, easier to paddle in the yucky stuff, bigger tank, Snot green ones are pretty cool looking too.

Here's an unbiased review written by someone who has ridden a lot of adventure bikes http://morini.com.au/review.shtml (http://morini.com.au/review.shtml)

Now where are those instructions......ah here they are: remove pin, retire to a safe distance.......

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Post by: Bixxer Bob on April 09, 2009, 02:40:53 PM

Quote from: "Advwannabe"....

Now where are those instructions......ah here they are: remove pin, retire to a safe distance.......

In my experience, throwing it is a pretty good idea; not sure even Usain Bolt could make a safe distance in the time available otherwise.... :ImaPoser

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