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Stumpy · Nov 6, 2008

In phase one of operation "Stumpy's lost faith in the 1200GS " :augie

I have traded my Honda FMX 650 for a new Tenere

Picked it up at lunchtime.

Planning on adding Metal Mule frames, proper bash plate and an airhawk

Phase two to follow soon

(RIP) Bobble · Nov 6, 2008

Does it ride as nice as it looks? :thumb2

JohnnyBoxer · Nov 6, 2008

Bring on Phase 2 :augie

Uinneag · Nov 6, 2008

Best colours Andy classic Yam I had an RD400 that colour

Looks great :clap

Stumpy · Nov 6, 2008

JohnnyBoxer said:
Bring on Phase 2

you won't like that either

Ash · Nov 6, 2008

bobble said:
Does it ride as nice as it looks?

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
do tell

Stumpy · Nov 7, 2008

Phase two complete

Deal done on a Triumph Tiger today collect next friday

Not everyones cup of tea but I like it

I'm not ruling out a return to a GS at some point in the future but who knows

Stumpy

JohnnyBoxer · Nov 7, 2008

Good choices, for a big capacity traillie I may have gone KTM though...............but I approve of the Tenere (very nice)

Stumpy · Nov 8, 2008

JohnnyBoxer said:
Good choices, for a big capacity traillie I may have gone KTM though...............but I approve of the Tenere (very nice)

KTM was my second choice. I think for you Johnny and quite a few GSers who do take their bikes off road the KTM a better bike. But for me I felt the Tiger being a little bit smoother and more comfortable on a longer run was the right choice.

Tiger- long distance/ two up road touring
Tenere- solo adventure touring and "mild" off roading

Stumpy

garfield · Nov 8, 2008

I had a Tenere years ago, loved that bike.....new ones look great IMHO....

wully · Nov 8, 2008

Really nice looking bike

I love my GS but would like something smaller for the trails......

(RIP) Bobble · Nov 8, 2008

Saw one on the road yesterday coming in the opposite direction, looked like he had TT panniers on, it looked real purpose full

Stumpy · Nov 10, 2008

bobble said:
Saw one on the road yesterday coming in the opposite direction, looked like he had TT panniers on, it looked real purpose full

Yes lots of companies are already doing "farkles" for them.

I have a full set of Metal Mules and MM do racks for the XTZ, Tiger and my Scrambler so one set on luggage will fit 3 of my bikes

Rides like a softer KTM640ADV which suits me just fine.

Feels quite tall but light. Sits at 75mph/4500 rpm and is quite smooth with very little buffeting. The seat feels like it need upgrading for long distance.

Thinking about fitting a high front mudguard/beak. When riding on wet roads quite a bit of shite gets thrown up between the front forks and over the tank

Stumpy

Timpo · Nov 10, 2008

stumpy said:
When riding on wet roads quite a bit of shite gets thrown up between the front forks and over the tank

Stumpy, I couldn't agree more.

The bolt holes in the lower yoke are the same pitch as a YZ/WR450, the only thing you need to watch is that the rear of the mudguard clears the Radiator.
I do have a new mudguard here, it's an Acerbis Teknic (sp) that I decided not to fit.

Timpo.

Stumpy · Nov 10, 2008

Timpo said:
Stumpy, I couldn't agree more.

The bolt holes in the lower yoke are the same pitch as a YZ/WR450, the only thing you need to watch is that the rear of the mudguard clears the Radiator.
I do have a new mudguard here, it's an Acerbis Teknic (sp) that I decided not to fit.

Timpo.

Cheers for that. I've wondering what will fit etc.

If you want shot of it let me know

Stumpy

Big Den · Nov 11, 2008

Both bikes are on my list for the near future and very interested in the yams performance, i very nearly did the deed in Mr Whites of Swindon couple of weeks ago :augie

and when i shift one of my current stable i may well do that !

Noddy · Nov 11, 2008

I had a new one of them.................and hair

P.J. · Nov 13, 2008

SO . .

. .anyone floggin' one?

Timpo · Nov 14, 2008

P.J. said:
. .anyone floggin' one?

Try Marriotts in Birkenhead or Bill Smiths in Chester or Woods in Abergele, all not too far from the ferry ports either.

Timpo.

Big Den · Dec 4, 2008

Currently looking for one of these in White, few about in dealers but don't want to pay full list, cannot find one on the 2nd hand market and white is not a 09 colour either.
Anyone spotted a deal or know of one for sale ? has Stumpy finished with his yet :augie

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