I don't understand why you don't go buy another brand if you are not happy with Triumph? Did the gas tank get piss poor after you bought it or did you buy it that way?
Well well arfer what brings you to the tiger forum have you saw the light and decided you want one off these tigers lol but get what your saying about the BEEMER and test riding a diffrent bike your old t/bird will never be the same yes they are a great classic but when you see whats on offer in the newer bikes it all seems a little dated do yourself a favor kev and trade up you wont regret it had the tiger just over 16 mths now and it still got a surprise in store every time i take it out hope your doing good and winter treats you well in sunny germany
Some of us who are a little older and no longer built like a brick sh!! house find the bike a little top heavy with the paltry 5+ gallons topped off.
Whilst riding across Mexico with another non brick Sh!! house stud the cure was two gallons carried on the back side of panniers, low down.
Range wise I am getting 41-45 mpg giving me over 200 mile range and with the two gallon reserve another 80-90 miles.
Just rode 2 800 mile days and admit that I now must stop and pee every 200 miles.
Thinking I needed a different bike I test rode Yamaha, BMW GSA, KTM and Susuki. Aside from shear speed each felt top heavy whilst full of gas and standing on pegs following goat trails. Been down in sand, slime and rocks. The bike is heavy as is. I wouldn't trade this bike for any other and gain one bit range, long legs, modern technology that would make it more enjoyable.
My first Tiger was 98, then 04, 07 and now this pig.
I think the Explorer is a fine bike and if health allows I will have 40k miles by the end of next year.
Some of us who are a little older and no longer built like a brick sh!! house find the bike a little top heavy with the paltry 5+ gallons topped off.
Whilst riding across Mexico with another non brick Sh!! house stud the cure was two gallons carried on the back side of panniers, low down.
Yes HAP...the chicas in Mexico liked ****** Bob...:grin2:
Bob
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