Yeah I know what you mean about the lack of power..
I allways thought the 650 was a great bike, utterly reliable and dependable but also really dull and boring, no excitement whatsoever.
I bought the FJ to do some quick 3 or 4 day European trips,I cant get away for very long now cause we have a little boy.
But its a big cumbersome lump and so lately I have been thinking of selling it and getting something like a 885i or 955i Tiger, very flickable,nice riding position, and great sound.
Have you had a chance to do any trips on your one yet?

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My trip to Millau (France) and back 2009.http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...u-france-43474

Not on the Tiger.. I've only had it a a week. I rode it back 150 miles from where I bought it did an all day tour (two up) around North Wales and it was brilliant. Lot's of smooth, well delivered power; great brakes and lovely handling.

It's just SUCH a better bike than the V-strom and it was literally a straight swap cash wise. The strom is a better commuter/hack but that's not why I bought it.

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Fix them for a living.
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My trip to Millau (France) and back 2009.http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...u-france-43474

Hi guys my name is Hesso and I have just HU last night. I've had prodominately trail style bikes over the years and quit road riding while the kids were young. Now we're back (Treena and I). We purchased a Tiger995 06 model last year. I tried a few road bikes but I seemed to be more comfortable with the trail bike riding position and manuverability but I also wanted good road stability at 120km point with two up and panniers loaded. The tiger955 fitted the bill. Loved the tiger XC 800 but at $17,000aus I need the wait for a second hand.
Couple of points to contribute.
1. Last week I changed the oil As the first routine service under my ownership. I put in 5w40 full synthetic which was different from the previous oil 10w30 semi synthetic. The smoothness for all the gear changes improved dramatically. I've has experience with gearbox oils in the past. Remember that every box on the same model bike is different pending Kms, wear etc. I guessed i change in the right direction but if it made it worst I would have changed to another oil weight. It really is experimental until you are happy. NEVER deviate outside from the manufactures broad range without reliable advice.
2. I just fitted an electronic criuse control. One of those AP model you get on eBay for some $260 . It took some 3 days to fit it properly. It uses the triumph 4 pulse per revolution from the front wheel as the speed detection to the criuse control ( no need for magnetic detection). It holds about 2 km/h accuracy and the accelleration/deaccelleration rate is slow and steady uphill and down ( I was initially worried about this one)
Also have clutch and break drop out for the cruise control

Happy to help out anyone who want to know how to fit a cruise to a tiger.