back in the fold

[redsled]

After a two month sabbatical with Japan, I'm back. I had a wreck on my Supermoto in July and it has rendered one arm pretty FUBARED. So I traded Speedy on a new Concours14 in October. After having one problem after another (mainly with the dealer) and missing the sweet triple, I traded back with the dealer for my old bike back. I'm still going to get something else, but I'm staying in the family. I'll almost definately get a Tiger. So if anyone knows of a dealer in the southeast (preferrably near Atlanta) that has an 07 leftover, lemme know.

**** it's good to be back. On the way home from getting the Triple back, everything felt right again. Hard to explain, but I just felt like a weight was lifted off me when I got rid of the Concours.

Chris Pope
Locust Grove, GA
'04 Tornado Red (the really fastest color)

[andymott]

Welcome back!

I hope your arm isn't permanent, or if it is then not serious enough to stop you really enjoying speedy. As for the Tiger, I was looking at one not so long back. Not sure it's what I'm after (want a comfy all-rounder with plenty of space for touring, but think the Tiger might be a little top-heavy. Currently considering a Sprint), but it looks like a cool bike in it's own right.

Good luck with them all, get as many as you can and ride them 'til you can't get up on them anymore

[Catenaccio]

Welcome back to the Triple fold, and I think the Tiger is a sweet bike!

[RevBuddyWinkler]

Best of luck with the broken wing, Red. I hope it heals up as well as possible.

If you haven't already, check out Performance Powersports up in Chattanooga.

http://www.ppofc.com

Looks like they have a few leftover Tigers. I got my Speedy up there and highly recommend taking a look. You'd have to pay GA sales tax when you register the bike here, but that included, they still saved me $1000 over any of the Atlanta dealers. Was well worth the drive from Marietta for me.

Great customer service too. They'll quote you a OTD price over the phone and won't try to add on to it when you get there. They've also given me 15% off on everything I've ordered from them since.


Otherwise, I imagine you already know about Atlanta Triumph/Ducati. You won't get the best price there, but there service department is probably the best in the area. Just don't let 'em talk you into a Multistrada when you get there.

[NinjaRAT]

If you're anywhere near Cumming, hit up Machines in Motion. I'm pretty sure I saw a Tiger in there.

[Night Train]

Glad to hear that you are back. Sounds like a serious accident. I have heard mixed reviews about the Concours. It looks real nice but seems to have failed with the magazine reviews.

[redsled]

Originally Posted by RevBuddyWinkler

Great customer service too. They'll quote you a OTD price over the phone and won't try to add on to it when you get there. They've also given me 15% off on everything I've ordered from them since.

Sounds just like Cycle Accessories West in Jax, FL where I got my Triple. I expected *something* to change when I got down there, but it was just like what we talked about over the phone.

Otherwise, I imagine you already know about Atlanta Triumph/Ducati. You won't get the best price there, but there service department is probably the best in the area. Just don't let 'em talk you into a Multistrada when you get there.

Yeah, I've been there. I actually test-rode a Tiger before I bought the Concours. Why I didn't just buy it then I have no idea. I really like the Sprint, but I'm not really gaining any comfort for long days in the saddle if I go that route, due to the arm situation. But I'm going to find somewhere hopefully that I can ride both back to back to see just how different they are for me.

[AttackPug]

I have both love em ! The Tiger isn't top heavy to me. I'm 5'6" so if it was I would have a different option .

[redsled]

Originally Posted by NinjaRAT

If you're anywhere near Cumming, hit up Machines in Motion. I'm pretty sure I saw a Tiger in there.

You would be correct. I spoke with the sales manager last week, and seem to have a deal done over the phone for a white Tiger. If it ever warms up enough, I'm headed up there to N. GA Triumph to get it.

Thanks for the head's up!!!!