Took some bikes for a test ride today

Switch · 04-19-2011, 06:47 PM

I tested the Triumph Tiger 800 XC first. It was smooth and had more power than I thought it would have. The transmission was great and everything about the drivetrain felt "silky".

Then I tried to BMW F800GS... first turnoff were the controls on the levers. Dammit BMW snobs, just leave the controls alone! It was tough for me to maintain a constant throttle and hit the right turn signal and/or cancel the signal as they are both under the throttle. The next thing I didn't like: it was buzzy. Lots of vibration and just felt like a constant buzz. Third, not as much power and the transmission is jerky (I promise it wasn't my wrist).

Then after work I took the Triumph back out and over to some gravel/dirt areas:

http://goo.gl/maps/QotV

It was fun and I think it will be my next bike. Unfortunately, everyone is sold out, but I'm ok with waiting.

derf · 04-19-2011, 07:52 PM

I saw a 08 fz1 today for 9k, holly cow.

I liked the bmw more than the last gen tiger, but I understand that they greatly improved the tiger this year

tached1000rr · 04-19-2011, 07:52 PM

goodluck with the search, I wish I could take that FZ1 off your hands but now is not the time...

Switch · 04-19-2011, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derf

I saw a 08 fz1 today for 9k, holly cow.

I liked the bmw more than the last gen tiger, but I understand that they greatly improved the tiger this year

LOL 9k!? WTF?!

derf · 04-19-2011, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonesaw

LOL 9k!? WTF?!

There was an 02 for 7k also. Really the whole place was over priced and the 20 mins I was in the store nobody spoke to me, and I was the only person in the store. The 2 most overpriced bikes they had was a tw200 for 4.5k and a klx250 sm for 6k. They also had a bike I've never seen before, a kawasaki zx14000, thats fourteen thousand cc's, and it was written in 3 places like that so someone really meant it

derf · 04-19-2011, 08:42 PM

The zx14000 was actually a zx14

Switch · 04-19-2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derf

The zx14000 was actually a zx14

Can we change your username to derp?

Particle Man · 04-19-2011, 10:01 PM

I've always wanted to try the Triumph Tiger 800XC. No place to really do that around here

shmike · 04-19-2011, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonesaw

I tested the Triumph Tiger 800 XC first. It was smooth and had more power than I thought it would have. The transmission was great and everything about the drivetrain felt "silky".

Then I tried to BMW F800GS... first turnoff were the controls on the levers. Dammit BMW snobs, just leave the controls alone! It was tough for me to maintain a constant throttle and hit the right turn signal and/or cancel the signal as they are both under the throttle. The next thing I didn't like: it was buzzy. Lots of vibration and just felt like a constant buzz. Third, not as much power and the transmission is jerky (I promise it wasn't my wrist).

Then after work I took the Triumph back out and over to some gravel/dirt areas:

http://goo.gl/maps/QotV

It was fun and I think it will be my next bike. Unfortunately, everyone is sold out, but I'm ok with waiting.

Not possible.

Everything that BMW makes is perfect.

There is nothing better than a BMW ADV tourer except another BMW ADV tourer.

Maybe you got the two confused?

RACER X · 04-20-2011, 08:13 AM

Theres an 2011 fz8 for sale here locally, like 400 mi, $8200

http://www.motohouston.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=179649

04-19-2011, 06:47 PM	#1
Switch dadbod Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 1,215	Took some bikes for a test ride today I tested the Triumph Tiger 800 XC first. It was smooth and had more power than I thought it would have. The transmission was great and everything about the drivetrain felt "silky". Then I tried to BMW F800GS... first turnoff were the controls on the levers. Dammit BMW snobs, just leave the controls alone! It was tough for me to maintain a constant throttle and hit the right turn signal and/or cancel the signal as they are both under the throttle. The next thing I didn't like: it was buzzy. Lots of vibration and just felt like a constant buzz. Third, not as much power and the transmission is jerky (I promise it wasn't my wrist). Then after work I took the Triumph back out and over to some gravel/dirt areas: http://goo.gl/maps/QotV It was fun and I think it will be my next bike. Unfortunately, everyone is sold out, but I'm ok with waiting. __________________ It's fine.

04-19-2011, 10:01 PM	#8
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I've always wanted to try the Triumph Tiger 800XC. No place to really do that around here __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

04-20-2011, 08:13 AM	#10
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	Theres an 2011 fz8 for sale here locally, like 400 mi, $8200 http://www.motohouston.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=179649 __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD. Last edited by RACER X; 04-20-2011 at 08:16 AM..

04-19-2011, 07:52 PM	#2
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I saw a 08 fz1 today for 9k, holly cow. I liked the bmw more than the last gen tiger, but I understand that they greatly improved the tiger this year

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tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	goodluck with the search, I wish I could take that FZ1 off your hands but now is not the time...

04-19-2011, 08:42 PM	#6
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	The zx14000 was actually a zx14