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Offline blackops

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Should I?
« on: March 21, 2011, 20:14:14 »
Only had my wee for about a month and really impressed with the bike but one of my local dealers has a 2007 Tiger 1050 with 2760 miles on  in absolute prestine condition.don't know what happened but nearly left 500 quid deposit in the haste of the moment and then did a reality check! Must admit I fell in love with the Tiger when it was first released and always craved after one.Oh dear decisions decisions.

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Re: Should I?
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2011, 20:20:12 »
I tried one, and then bought a new Vee. It's a subjective thing isn't it.

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Re: Should I?
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2011, 21:10:46 »
My licence was the reason I didn't get a tiger, plus the soundtrack of the twin over a triple, even with Triumph's race can on it!
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Re: Should I?
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2011, 22:20:32 »
Plenty of Tigger owners on here....
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Re: Should I?
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2011, 07:29:05 »
NO!  (but then I'm bias :shy: )
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Re: Should I?
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2011, 08:33:32 »
From the sound of it, you're really lusting after the tiger, it depends on the deal. This is the time to do it, pre-summer. Personally, I would just enjoy the wee this year (you know its a good bike), and go for it next year to satisfy your desires for the carnivore - there's always a good deal on somewhere! :shrug:
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Re: Should I?
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2011, 18:03:06 »
Yes I think you're absolutely right the dealer has telephoned me thee times today and for once in my life I'm going to do the sensible thing and keep the wee and to be perfectly honest it does everything I want to do and more after all it took me 3 months to find it.Have now planned our euro trip for june and looking forward to putting the wee through its paces.Must keep out of those bloody motorcycle shops in future its lethal !! Regards Jed.

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Re: Should I?
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2011, 19:00:58 »
Ride the Tiger then see how you feel  :eusa-whistle:  :auto-dirtbike:
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Re: Should I?
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2011, 19:18:17 »
Quote from: "blackops"
Yes I think you're absolutely right the dealer has telephoned me thee times today and for once in my life I'm going to do the sensible thing and keep the wee and to be perfectly honest it does everything I want to do and more after all it took me 3 months to find it.Have now planned our euro trip for june and looking forward to putting the wee through its paces.Must keep out of those bloody motorcycle shops in future its lethal !! Regards Jed.

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Re: Should I?
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2011, 22:04:36 »
what did they offer as p/ex?
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Re: Should I?
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2011, 19:07:11 »
No idea will sell the wee as a private sale. Test rode the Tiger this afternoon went for a 35 mile bimble man does it go!

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Re: Should I?
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2011, 22:04:10 »
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No idea will sell the wee as a private sale. Test rode the Tiger this afternoon went for a 35 mile bimble man does it go!

 lol  lol  lol  bloody hell! I can't keep up with this - you go for it blackops !  :)))
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Re: Should I?
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2011, 22:12:08 »
Sod it - just buy it and we'll rename the forum ! Perhaps Eurobiker UK or something   :neen:
It's pronounced 'twenty-one-twelve'

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Re: Should I?
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2011, 22:35:58 »
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Sod it - just buy it and we'll rename the forum ! Perhaps Eurobiker UK or something   :neen:

How about 'Previously owned a V-strom.co.uk'

 lol  lol  lol

As an added note could put 'Will buy another one when I come to my senses'
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Re: Should I?
« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2011, 07:03:08 »
:clap:  :clap:  :clap:
It's pronounced 'twenty-one-twelve'

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Re: Should I?
« Reply #15 on: March 24, 2011, 12:09:27 »
Quote from: "Sven"
Quote from: "2112"
Sod it - just buy it and we'll rename the forum ! Perhaps Eurobiker UK or something   :neen:

How about 'Previously owned a V-Strom.co.uk'

Or how about www.1050tiger.co.uk  :eusa-whistle:
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Re: Should I?
« Reply #16 on: March 24, 2011, 12:15:50 »
I recognise a few names on there ... forum whores  lol  lol  lol
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Re: Should I?
« Reply #17 on: March 24, 2011, 18:10:02 »
Got it! Safely tucked up in the garage with the wee the good lady quickly looked over it and said I think I prefer the red one!Oh well.

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Re: Should I?
« Reply #18 on: March 24, 2011, 18:34:13 »
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Got it! Safely tucked up in the garage with the wee the good lady quickly looked over it and said I think I prefer the red one!Oh well.

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Re: Should I?
« Reply #19 on: March 24, 2011, 19:04:31 »
Well done mate, Now - keep 'em both, for scientific comparison purposes, of course! :)))
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