Finally decided....(new bike)

**wayne708** · 14th August 2009, 22:02

Originally Posted by Gareth51

What a Bonnie family we are becoming.

Yeah right

**Insanity_rules** · 14th August 2009, 22:32

Nice ride mate. Well done. I've been keen on getting one for a toy for a while now, still might. Something a bit different to the missile which is just painful to ride for more than a tankfull.

**sels1** · 14th August 2009, 22:55

Originally Posted by Pex Adams

Can't wait to see it, in my garage

I rode it past your house before, next time I'll come down your driveway (but not your garage!)

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Run it in yet?Retro look with modern reliability,no oil leaks on the drive.

Its got 2000km on the clock and definetly no oil leaks. And did I mention its fuel injected too?

**Mr Triple** · 15th August 2009, 14:20

Originally Posted by sels1

Since my trusty ole Tiger clocked over 100,000kms some time ago I have been thinking about if I should replace it and if so what with. Well after a bit of testing of alternatives and much thought I came to the conclusion that the only replacement for an old Tiger is a new one. But the new Tigers, while very nice, dont have the 19" front wheel for the gravel roads and the pillion seat was too tall for the pillions liking and well, long story short I figured there is still plently of life left in the old Tiger yet so I am going to keep it.

So instead I went and bought a new (well 08) Triumph Bonneville.

I have always had a soft spot for the Bonnie, and this will be my day to day town/commuter bike, while the Tiger will be kept for tours and rallies.
Some pics...

Good on you Sels, No way that you needed to get rid of your Tiger even at 100,000ks. Congratulations on your new ride too as you can't go wrong on a bonnie, as no doubt Gareth has told you.lol Look forward to seeing your new ride when I get up that way sometime soon I hope.

**yungatart** · 15th August 2009, 15:31

Very nice!
I'm glad you kept the Tiger tho...awesome bikes!

**Clivoris** · 15th August 2009, 16:48

Cool. Can't wait to see how it goes up the Cliffhanger.

**sels1** · 15th August 2009, 22:04

Originally Posted by Clivoris

Cool. Can't wait to see how it goes up the Cliffhanger.

I dont think so Tim, its still too new and shiney (but good try Clive

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**Clivoris** · 15th August 2009, 22:29

Originally Posted by sels1

I dont think so Tim, its still too new and shiney (but good try Clive

)

Wont be new and shiney by the time March rolls around bro. Anyway, that's the perfect excuse for treating it like a taste-test. Do it Dougie.

**Drew** · 15th August 2009, 22:53

Thought you said 08 Selwyn? That thing has carbs, and a what looks to be a stainless front brake disk.

Way to go man, cant see any reason to do away with the trusty ol' tiger.

**cowboyz** · 15th August 2009, 23:00

you come by tooting today? by the time I looked up you had gone past but I swear it was you........

**SDU** · 16th August 2009, 15:26

Nice new toy look forward to seeing it sometime

**sels1** · 16th August 2009, 19:24

Originally Posted by Drew

Thought you said 08 Selwyn? That thing has carbs,

Yep its first reg is 10/08. And it has carb bodies with bugger all inside, they just link the airbox and the pots. Cunningly keeps things looking right while fuel injection does the bizzo

Originally Posted by cowboyz

you come by tooting today? by the time I looked up you had gone past but I swear it was you........

Yep twas me, taking the Tiger for a ride in the country (so it dosent feel left out...)