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What else is there for £3000 !!! 
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Transalp? Tidy DL650? TDM 850/900?
The first two can do dirt. The thrid is a phenomenally good road bike!
Shame you wouldn't consider BMs: you could get a nice R1100GS and these are great all-rounder bikes to ride
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Transalp? Tidy DL650? TDM 850/900?
The first two can do dirt. The thrid is a phenomenally good road bike!
Shame you wouldn't consider BMs: you could get a nice R1100GS and these are great all-rounder bikes to ride
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Ya know.. I'm not totally opposed to a 1100GS.. Last of the ones I would go near really. Still, they are expensive for their age/mileage and getting thin on the ground. Plus, everyone seems to want to sell them just before that mega £££ clutch change. Would you pay £2500 for a 70,000 mile machine ??
Now, 1100GS Vs 955i Tiger ??? hmmmmmmmm
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Ted doing the clutch on a gs1100 is not such a big deal its not a hard technical job just a bit time consuming but still easy in a day with lots of stops for a cuppa. Also if ever needed - splitting the gearbox on the gs1100 is an easier job than the gs airhead series - no mega presses needed for the later series bikes. I really would not worry about the workings and the cost of a clutch about £170/190 for all the bits needed.
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Ted doing the clutch on a gs1100 is not such a big deal its not a hard technical job just a bit time consuming but still easy in a day with lots of stops for a cuppa. Also if ever needed - splitting the gearbox on the gs1100 is an easier job than the gs airhead series - no mega presses needed for the later series bikes. I really would not worry about the workings and the cost of a clutch about £170/190 for all the bits needed.
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That's not so bad I guess....
You'd still be looking at double the age and mileage for almost the same cost though.... It's not just clutches that wear out !
I've always been very impressed with Triumph build quality with the ones that came through the dealership. Never any big problems and they seemed to age well. Probably because they're built by Brits, knowing the British weather/roads etc.
That fruity big triple too... oooooooooooooooooo
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Ted,I would be interested to know how you get on with the Tiger if you buy it.I have an Africa Twin and a 955 Sprint ST and I thinking that a Tiger might well be my next bike to replace both of them.
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Ted,I would be interested to know how you get on with the Tiger if you buy it.I have an Africa Twin and a 955 Sprint ST and I thinking that a Tiger might well be my next bike to replace both of them.
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I've had three Africa Twins.. I'll let you know how they compare..(if I get one, which I probably will)
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That's not so bad I guess....
You'd still be looking at double the age and mileage for almost the same cost though.... It's not just clutches that wear out !
I've always been very impressed with Triumph build quality with the ones that came through the dealership. Never any big problems and they seemed to age well. Probably because they're built by Brits, knowing the British weather/roads etc.
That fruity big triple too... oooooooooooooooooo
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On the servicing front, valves are a breeze on boxers and a lot easier than many tank/airbox off bikes. I imagine the Tiger would need at least the tank off.
Oil change intervals are 6000 miles (or were on my 1150). Being a seperate gearbox, you could use car oil in the engine: a lot cheaper than bike oil, and it has a shaft drive: no more chain adjustment.
So, yes, the clutch could be a pain, but other jobs that you do more often are not.
Ultimately, go for the bike that is most comfy and you'll enjoy the most: the service costs would not be so different to justify getting the one you like less.
See if you can get a back to back test ride a few days apart....
Let us know!
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Ted - go and ride a DL650, it's a very comfortable bike for one or 2-up (and yes, I am biased because I won one)  ...
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Ted - go and ride a DL650, it's a very comfortable bike for one or 2-up (and yes, I am biased because I won one)  ...
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Won one ??? You lucky sod !!
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