Tiger 800 to 900 Gt Pro - Sue's Story Part 3
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 เม.ย. 2021
- Just a short video documenting Sue's progression as a motorcyclist. After 2 + yrs and 8,000 miles on the wonderful Triumph Tiger 800 Sue has finally made the change and upgraded to the new 900 GT Pro! Prompted mainly by the reported lower centre of gravity of the new bike. After her first test ride it proved to definitely feel different in terms of handling and Sue certainly felt more comfortable with the overall performance. The added bonuses of heated pillion seats, larger TFT screen and slick quickshifter just confirmed the choice! BUT, most importantly, it was RED! Follow us as she takes it for a spin and practices her slow riding, U turns and figures of eight and even takes my Triple Black for a short burst as I try out "Red"! We hope you enjoy this short video and please give us a THUMBS UP if you do and remember to subscribe and hit the notification bell! Thanks for watching!
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I have been feeling a little low the last few days but this video has but a smile on my face. Seeing how happy Sue is with her new bike really is infectious!! Good for you Sue! I hope you have many fun and safe miles on “Red” xx
Thanks Neil! She’s loving it! Hope you’re feeling a bit better - now the weather’s better and lockdown is easing there’s no better therapy than riding! 😀👍
When you've been riding a bike for a number of years and are totally used to it. Then get on a new bike and almost instantly feel more comfortable. That's a rare thing. If it happens to you get it if u can. That's your bike. Happened to me and I still love my Diavel 5 years later.
I really did feel instantly comfortable on the 900, Roger. I can see me riding it for a long time ☺️👍🐯
You are so right. Took me months to get used to the 800 that I had. First ride on the 900 I was doing low speed u turns with ease. I felt MORE comfortable than I did on my own bike! I came back to the dealer and said - I have to ride this home. I also got a 900 GT Pro, but mine is white. Fantastic bike.
Wow, your guy went through the bike with you... That’s nice. I’ve had mine two weeks now and still can’t get the navigation to work at all.
@@jasonshortphd thanks Jason - my feelings exactly! 😀 instantly comfortable on the bike - we were also lucky to have a very helpful dealership! 😀🥧
Bought my tiger 900 rally last week, new bike, best feeling in the world!!
Totally agree! Hope you have lots of fun on your new 900 - undoubtedly the best bike I’ve ever had ! 👍😀
After a 28 years break just bought a Tiger 800XC and now 6 months later I am still in love. The weight and power took time getting used to but all worth while. Great video and good luck with it....
Thanks very much! Glad you’re still loving your XC 👍 I loved all my Tigers especially this one! 😀👍
Love mine!!! for the last 7 yrs!!!
@@MADDOG100ful long may it last ! 😀
Nice vid. I know you'll enjoy it for a long time to come.
I got a red GT Pro at Christmas time and have about 12,000 kms on it in four months. It's been a great touring bike and much sportier than people imagine. My first upgrade was the windshield. The first time I rode in the rain I found out my leather jacket had mesh under the armpits. The windshield was the perfect width to channel the rain straight into the mesh so i had to ride home with water running down my ribs. It's now got a Givi touring shield.
I put the rounded luggage on mine. I got the saddlebags (right side is smaller than left because of exhaust) and the large top box. The rounded luggage uses the same mount for everything so it means I have the choice of three different size topboxes for when I don't need so much capacity.
Thanks very much Kim! I’m loving it at the moment 😀 we can’t wait to get back on the road again and do some more trips. Because Bri’s GSA has plenty of luggage it means I can get away with just my top box. Had no issues with the screen up to now but haven’t ridden in any bad weather yet! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😀👍
Had my GT (plus TPS, centre stand and Bluetooth) about a month now - upgraded from the 800. Love it! 600 miles already.
I’ve now done 1400+ miles, John and love it more every day! Definitely one of my better decisions. 🥰
Have been watching your videos for a few weeks now and absolutely love them,have subscribed to your channel will enjoy looking at some older previous videos,its nice to see a couple like yourself enjoying the same interests in motorcycling and showing us tour journeys. Keep the good work up.
Thanks very much Billy! We’re really lucky we both share a passion for riding bikes ❤️ and it’s a real bonus that other people enjoy watching our adventures! 😀👍
What a carbuncle of an exhaust
😂 I think it’s quite a sexy exhaust but, what ever floats your boat, captain. Sue 👍😀
What a lovely video....and couple. Thank you. Your videos inspire.
Thanks very much! We’re glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! 😀👍
Congratulations Sue, lovely getting a new bike, may you (both) have many happy and safe miles and great adventures to remember
Thanks very much David! We’re really looking forward to having lots adventures on the new bike! 😀🙁
I’ve missed you guys, congrats Sue and many happy riding miles on your new bike,
Thanks very much! I really love my new bike and can’t wait to get back on the road and put some miles on the clock! 😀👍
Man...a GS and a Tiger. Best of both the worlds....
Thank you! Couldn’t agree more! 😀👍
Just took delivery of a 900 GT, and I must say I love it. I rarely even brake 5k RPM's on it, but when I need it, it's really reassuring to know I have the power, brakes, and handling to get out of a situation.
That’s fantastic! We hope you continue to love it! 😀👍
Sue's smile said it all.....I hope you have many safe miles aboard it....and of course its red......
Thanks Phil! She was so excited - and rightly so 😀! Now we need to get some miles on the clock! 😀👍
Happy new bike sue and as always safe riding looks fantastic. looking forward to more videos thanks very much for sharing guys , I managed a we 200mile loop today in a very sunny Glasgow and south of the border through Galloway had a great day take care
Steven
Thanks very much Steven! Glad you’re getting good weather up North! 🥵👍😀
Happiness is truly infectious. Thank you Sue. I wish you happy new year and many more 2 come.
They say once you go quickshifter. You never go back to uncivilized way of changing gears.
Thank you so much! A Happy New Year to you too 😀 I’ve certainly never been happier with a bike than the 900 - to be honest, I’d never even considered a quick shifter before but now I love it! Hope you have a brilliant 2022 and thanks for watching! 😀
Got my GT pro in feb this year in Red. It’s an awesome bike, easy to ride. I hope you have many great memories riding Red. Love your content, look forward to your trips away.
Thanks so much Eddie! Loving it so far 😀 thanks for watching the channel! 😀👍
Safe to say it was a good decision! Well done Sue for tackling the mighty GS too! Top skills
It really was a good decision .👍 The GS is really comfy to ride - feels like an arm chair compared with the Tiger 😀 but it’s probably a little on the big side for me ☺️ Thanks for watching our adventures 👍🏍🏍
Congratulations Sue, loving the new bike.
Thank you! Can’t wait to get back on the road again for more trips! 😀👍
Good on you , lovely to be able to ride our bikes again too !.
Thanks Roger! Yes, we can't wait to do some real touring again!
Can't beat the feeling when you get a new bike, whether it's brand new or secondhand.
Here's hoping you have many thousands of great riding miles on your new steed.
Safe riding both.
Steve
Thank you, Steve. New bike day is great. Now for the adventures 😀👍🏍🏍
You just can't beat a new bike day. Congratulations Sue on your choice of bike and colour! Very cool indeed. Best wishes from Dorset and safe riding regards Dave
Thanks Dave! We loved our tour of your county - beautiful place 😀 thanks for the comments! 😀👍
So Happy for You that you finally have your Red Bike!!! Wishing you many Miles of Happy Riding!!
Thanks very much for your lovely comments Francis! 😀
I did the same change and just love my GT Pro. The lower center of gravity and higher power in the mid range. It’s been a ton of fun. A great improvement.
Thank you Tor🙏 looks like we both made the right decision 😀! I’m loving it more each ride - thanks for watching! 😀👍
Good to see you know you made the right choice, that slow speed practice is one of the best things you can learn on a motorcycle and not many people bother with it.. enjoy sue 👍
Thank you! It was definitely the right decision for me 😀 and the slow riding really helps with my confidence - thanks for watching! 😀👍
Nice, Sue looks great on a red bike, wishing you lots of happy miles on your new steed👍
Thank you! She does look good on it 👍 now looking forward to getting back on the road again! 😀👍
Congratulations on the new bike! Wishing you many happy adventures, together.
Thank you ☺️👍
It looks stunning. I just missed out on a new Tiger 1050 Sport....gutted, but now I’ve seen this beauty I think my head has been turned.
Thanks Stevie! It’s certainly worth looking at as an alternative to the 1050 - good luck! 😀👍
Got my 900 gt pro, (white lol), I would like to thank you, your videos has inspired my wife to get back on the bike as pillion. We have watched so many of your videos( all in the wrong order). Truly amazing couple , hats of to you both 👏, Mark 59, wife 57, , many thanks 👍
Thank you for your lovely note, Mark. I really hope you enjoy your GT Pro as much as I do. I’m so pleased your wife is pillion. Maybe we could encourage her to do her test next? 😉 Thank you for watching our adventures. Now you’ll be having some of your own. Wishing you both miles of smiles 😄🏍👍
Ashes to Boonville !
A great book by an English despatch rider, Geoff Thomas who gave up his job, sold everything and rode around the globe, to deliver his mothers ashes to Boonville on a Triumph Tiger. He had a daily blog also.
Great, reliable, comfortable tourer. 👍
Thanks for that! Sounds like a brilliant read👍 and great choice of bike - will have to get a copy! 😀👍
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You're welcome 🙂
It's a very good read. 👍
Mine arrives on Tuesday, only 173 miles on the clock and it is indeed a red one 😊
Fantastic John! Red too! Hope you have loads of fun on it! 😀👍
Thank you Mrs.
Thank you for watching! 😀👍
I love the way you find the vacant car parks, road sidings to practice essential skills, full lock U-turns and slow riding. Brilliant! Yep I started a little earlier in age than you, but took to many advanced courses and ended up doing a bit of motorcycle teaching. Current bike BMW S1000R and my wife's is BMW F800GT. Living in Australia our mileages are a bit higher.
Thanks Ian! We always believe you can never practice too much! 😀 I bet you have to do really high mileages to get anywhere in Oz 😀 Great choice of bikes by the way! Thanks for watching! 😀👍
Hi Sue .Had my gt 900 now 6 months love it.
Thanks Christopher! I think I made the right choice! 😀👍
What a cracking review...Congrats on the new ride.
Thanks very much Rod! I’m loving it so far 😍 can’t wait to get out on a tour! 😀
Congratulations on your new bike Sue; enjoy!!
Thanks very much Andrew! I’m loving it 😍😀👍
Congrats on your new bike! Also, thank you for an informative and helpful review of the 900 GT. I ride sport adventure tourers as well and find your reviews of particular interest. Thanks for the videos. Keep up the good work👍.
Thanks very much Robert! We’re glad you found our video useful 👍 obviously we’re not professional reviewers 😂 we just give our personal opinions. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😀👍
I have just discovered your channel whilst researching the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro and felt I should start with Sue's journey. What a joy to watch both highs and lows along the journey. Congratulations on passing your tests and acquiring the Tiger 900. I currently own a 2022 Triumph Speed Twin 1200, red of course, which I purchased before being introduced to lengthy foreign tours. It was then that I discovered the difficulty of chain maintenance without a centre stand, an option not available for the Speed Twin and you can't carry a paddock stand with you. That is one of the reasons together with a lack of cruise control and decent luggage capacity, that I am looking to change to the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro. Thanks to folk like yourselves and other You Tube reviewers I have already fallen in love with the bike without yet having arranged a test ride. Thank you
Hi David, thank you for your lovely note and for watching our videos. I didn’t have a centre stand on my first bike - BMW 700 - and maintaining the chain without the paddock stand would have presented a challenge. While I’ve been lucky with all my bikes, the 900 is definitely the best for me and I’m sure you’ll love it once you take that test ride. Make sure you continue the red theme 😉😄Wishing you many miles of 🐯smiles. Sue 👍
Great to see your first review Sue, told you that you'd love it. Wait till the engine loosens up, absolutely fantastic bike, and yes, we all know red is best :)
Thanks Del! You did say I’d love it and you’re right! Especially in RED! 😍😀
I love the red. That’s my choice if I had one. I took one for a test ride a week ago. I did find it vibey through the bars on acceleration. I ride a street triple r, so I used to a triple engine and the power delivery. Loved the quick shifter / blipped though. Great fun that was. I may get one in the future.
Thank you Doug! It had to be Red - the best colour! Best decision I ever made changing the 900. Love it more every trip we do 😀 Thanks for watching!
congratulations Sue - lovely bike. You look chuffed to bits with it. Great choice.
Thanks Bonny! I am chuffed to bits 😍 - loving it! 🤩😀
Yeah! Your back.
Love the new bike.
Love your videos
Take care, be safe, have a great day.
Roberta here from, Helotes Texas.
Thanks very much Roberta! We are back and can’t wait to get back on the road again and do some touring! Have a great day in The Lone Star State! 😀👍
Looking good Sue, like the new bike too 😉
The parking up and slow speed riding are the fundamentals of motorcycling and are often overlooked after the passing of the test. Such a good idea to practice and particularly feature it on your channel.
I had quite a long break at one time and I’m not ashamed to say that I confused myself, when I came back, by not knowing which foot to use when stopping at the traffic lights !
Thank you for posting, looking forward to few more over the Summer......keep ‘em coming....👍
Thanks very much Andrew! We always think it’s good to go back to basics especially when you get a new bike - I know to my cost the perils of dropping my bike 😩 I’m sure most people do very little practise after they pass their tests . Thanks for watching and commenting! 😀👍
Andrew, my thoughts exactly. Sue was so good to see you taking the time to practice the slow speed stuff, most riders who have dropped a new bike do so at slow speeds as once moving at normal speeds the weight is “lost”. Those basic skills drilled in when doing basic training are essential. Many years ago I did exactly the same on my R65 Bmw helped with a low COG but the ability to ride slowly, smoothly and confidently should never be overlooked
Thanks Guy! 😀👍
Congratulations on new bike hope you have many hrs of fun and enjoyment
Thanks very much! I’m sure I will 😀 thanks for watching! 😀👍
Congrats! The bike is beautiful but more so with you on it! My wife and I always end each ride with a visit to the car park of a local school. Can’t practice too much! Ride safe!
Thanks very much Brad! You’re absolutely right about the practice 👍 even if I really don’t want to I always feel better afterwards 😀 me and Bri were talking about it and we were wondering how many people actually practice after they pass their tests? Thanks for watching! 😀👍
Congratulations Sue - cracking looking bike and the best colour for a GT Pro!
Thanks very much Tahir! I love it glad you agree on the colour! 👍😀
They are a brilliant bike and brilliant video guys, looking stunning as always Sue
Thanks very much Allan! We really appreciate your comments and thanks for watching! 😀👍
Beautiful bike Sue! Love the sound of that engine! 😃
Thank you! I love it and I love that engine ! 😀👍
Stunning bike sue hope you have some great trips on it big thumbs up 👍 ride safe 🏍👍
Thanks very much Bob! We can’t wait to get back on the road again and do some more trips! 😀👍
My first time watching your channel. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and love the bike.
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! 😀👍
Marvellous to see your both doing well. Excellent choice of bike 👍.
Thanks very much Doc! We appreciate it and thanks for watching! 😀👍
Lovely to see your spirit and love for the bike. Enjoy it, drive safe and have lots of fun. 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹
Thanks very much Lio! Appreciate your comments and have fun in Portugal! 😀👍
Congratulations.. glad your enjoying it, had mine 7 months and 2100 miles later still puts a smile on my face for all the reasons you mentioned..
PS.. All my bikes have been red🤔
Thanks very much Patrick! I’m loving it! There’s something about red bikes! 🤷♂️😂
Great Choice Sue, Keep Safe.
Thanks Alan! 😀👍
Your videos are good, binge watched them, Ride Safe! Love from India❤️!
Thanks very much Tejesh! Glad you’re enjoying our trips! Sending love to India 🇮🇳 😍😀👍
Wow! Great bike, Great smile 😊 looking forward to new videos, stay safe 👍🏻
Thanks very much Richard! We appreciate your comments! 😀👍
Best of luck with the new wheels Sue!!👍
Thanks very much! I’m loving it! 😀
Absolutely spot on. I have the rally pro and I 100% love it. Being only 5,6 tall the weight is brilliant. Good choice. The rider aids within the rider mods are good to. Moving from road/sport to rain is very noticeable. See you soon
Thanks Davyd! I’m 5’6” too and I really feel comfortable 👍 looking forward to playing with the different rider mods! 😀👍
Ride on Gal! Keep up the riding going👍
Thanks Estanislao! I intend to ! 😀
Welcome back ~ great stuff
Thank you! It’s been a long time - now we can’t wait to tour again! 😀
Hi Sue,
You really do capture what anyone can go for at any time of life 😀.... My wife is a great pillion with great poise and ballance as she used to be a horse rider. Keep hinting at her to do her IBT Training 🤔🙄😊. Maybe she'll allways be a pillion, that's fine with me. Yourself and your partner have a great life with a shared passion. The very best of luck to you both 👍👍👍😀
Thank you for your kind comments. It really is lovely to share biking with your partner - pillion or rider. I traded 4 legs for 2 wheels when I met Bri. I think having ridden horses really did help when I did my bike training. If you haven’t already, maybe watch our Pillion to Rider video. It might tempt your wife to learn 😉👍 Whatever she decides, ride safe and have miles of smiles 😄🏍🏍
Great bike have miles of fun together 👍
Thanks Gary! We intend to 👍 can’t wait to get back on the road again and do some more tours! 👍😀
Congratulations on the new bike, it does look fabulous. I'm sure like us you are looking forward to using it to tour and explore. Ride safe and best wishes.
Thanks Richard! We can’t wait to get back on the road again - I think we all feel the same! 😀
Just started following you guys ,so I’ve got a bit of catching up to do , not long passed my test at 50 ..... 51 now but loving the vids x
Thanks Douglas! Congratulations on passing your test 👍 I was the same age - lots of fun opening up for you now and thanks for watching!👍😀
Well done Sue. Enjoy😊
Thanks Martin! Can’t wait to get back on the road again and do more tours! 😀👍
From Italy ....beautiful !! Congrats
Grazie mille Lodovico! 😀 Grazie di aver guardato!
Sue makes the slow riding look easy on the 900! So nice to see your excitement on new bike day, I remember that feeling!! Wish I could persuade my wife to do her test.. 🤣
Thanks very much Barry! I was really excited when I picked up my shiny, new 900 😀 and to be honest, the balance of the bike certainly makes slow riding easier but I just have to keep practicing - you can tell your wife it was the best decision I ever made! 😀👍
Well done Sue,hope you have many good travels on your new bike 🏴🏍
Thanks very much Ian! We can’t wait to get back on the road again! 😀👍
@@midlifemotorcyclediaries I think as soon as they open the ferry ports there will be a queue a mile long with all the bikes just desperate to get away 😂
I think you’re right Ian! Who can blame them! 😀👍
Great review Sue - Seriously thinking of upgrading my 800
Thank you Alison! Loved the 800 but really glad I changed! 😀👍
So pleased for you Sue to getyour dream bike , Obviously Blade Triumph Cheltenham didnt do them self any Favors Last Year ,They keep Asking Me in to call in a Special Deal ,But they Dont do Customer Interaction ,Its one Dodgy Coffee and Sign here ,Glad you Love the Bike ,I will Stick with my Multistrada 950s untill it becomes to Heavy for me then i might look at a Tiger 900 GT Pro in Red of Course Ride Safe Guys .
Thanks Eric! You’re right, Blade Triumph could have got the business but didn’t even try! 🤷♂️ still, all’s well that ends well! I love my bike and when you decide to change the Multistrada, the Tiger would be a good option 👍 - red of course!😀
Love your videos guys. I have just got the exact same bike as sues old bike a blue tiger 800 xrt and love it.
Thanks very much Jay! Glad you enjoyed it 👍 the XRT is a great bike! 😀👍
Enjoy!!! Sue.soon b able to c some more vids.glad we can get out on bikes again yipeee!! 👍🏍
Thanks Kelvin! We’re really excited to and can’t wait to tour again! 😀👍
Congratulations! I'm thinking about the Tiger as my second adventure bike. I was strongly considering the 850, but may look for a lightly used 900 instead. So many features. Perfect for cruising wherever I choose. Great choice!
The 900 is definitely one of my better decisions, Julie. It’s a great bike to ride and all the extras on it are great. The 850 is also a great looking bike but I think it’s quite basic. I’m a big fan of the heated seats and grips. Whatever you decide, I hope you have many miles of smiles 😊👍
Congratulations Sue 👏🏻 The bike looks fantastic 😍
Your idea of getting used to the bike in an empty car park, is a great idea BTW 👍🏻
I pick my new Triumph Speed Triple up next week. You’ve inspired me to give that a go 😉
Thank you! I’m really pleased! 😍😀
Congrats Sue. I have an XCX 800, turned down an opportunity to test ride the 900, as I figured, I might like it. The thing I would like is the quick shifter. Anyway Sue, enjoy the bike and your new found freedom. We are back in lockdown, here in Ontario.
Thanks Keith! I’m sure if you did test ride it you’d love it 😍 sorry to here you’re back in lockdown, hopefully for not too long 🤞thanks for watching! 😀👍
Loved that , and for me your review is spot on , and so good to hear it from a lady rider who has moved up from the 800👌 , have many a beautiful mile on red 😎👌🇬🇧🏍🇬🇧 stay safe
We can’t wait to get out and put some more miles on ‘Red’ ☺️ Thank you for watching and for your lovely comments. Sue 👍🏍🏍
Congratulations on the new bike, it does look fabulous. I'm sure like me you are looking forward to using it totour the world and explore again. Ride safe and best wishes. And welcome to the TRIUMPH 900 GT PRO gang. I choose SAPPHIRE BLACK for my own bike. 💖😎👍
Thanks very much Hans! I think the black looks great 👍 but I’ve always wanted a red one! 😉 great to be part of the GT Pro gang! 😀👍
Seeing her riding the curves. One tip that will change your possibilities a lot is lean more and steer less. You will see that the bike will not tip over and will make the turns so much easier and shorter as long as there is power on the back wheel.
Thanks very much! Always good to get some constructive feedback - thanks for watching! 😀👍
I can echo your comments re lower centre of gravity and ease of maneuvering. I had an 800xrx for 5 years and thought it would be my last bike as I am getting older and weaker 😅. Saw reviews and took the plunge. I have the black gtpro and it is going in for its first service on Tuesday. So pleased I bought it. Can't wait for our summer rides. The givi luggage fits well. I can see you are enjoying yours too! 😀
Thanks Chris! I’m glad it’s not just me who feels the 900 is better in terms of lower centre of gravity 👍 looks like we’re both looking forward to touring again! 👍😀
I'm not a subscriber but came across this video and the joy in the lady's face is what we all strive to see among all people as we ride our expensive toys and record... It reminds me when I bought my spouse a brand new suv. I bet this lovely lady opens the garage door to take a glimpse at her new bike as my wife did with her car... Hahah Congrats from across the pond in Arizona. And again 👏 👏 👏 👏
Thanks very much! We appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment 😀 you’re absolutely right- Sue foes open the garage door and take a look 😂 We loved Arizona when we did a short tour in 2019! 😀👍
@@midlifemotorcyclediaries ohh wow small world...I moved to Arizona in 2019!! Hahah Cheers
What part of Arizona? 😀
@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Oro Valley in the burbs of Tucson.
I must have passed close by when I rode to Tombstone on my way to Mexico while on my Pan American trip in 2010! 😀
Good luck with the new Tiger 900 lovely bike 👌🏼
Keep up with your great videos. My Wife and I tour two up and enjoy watching both of you on your Adventures.
Ps the tip with the Asda zip lock bags for packing was 👌🏼😉
Greetings from Largs Vegas 🏴☀️
Thank you, Steven. I’m glad you and your wife like the videos (maybe you should show her pillion to rider. She might want to ride her own? 😉😄) The zip lock bags were certainly one of my rare bright ideas. Wishing you both many more miles of smiles 👍🏍
I went from V-Strom 650 to a Tiger the same as yours. Great choice of bike. Enjoy ride safe and thanks for a good video.
Thanks very much! I’m loving it at the moment- I’m sure it was the right choice. Thanks for watching! 😀👍
Bike has a great presence about it. Looks great and a good contender to the gs
Will defo be showing the wife this video. Thank you
Thanks John. I really love the 900 and would recommend it to anyone. Does your wife have an 800? ☺️👍
Great to hear you’re getting on so well with it. I thought seriously about going for the GT Pro too (yes, in red ofc), but ultimately went in a different direction (Ninja 1000sx). Never got a chance to test ride it, but sitting on it in the showroom the only issue I could see was the seat shape didn’t fit my boney backside.
Hope you have many more smiles on the new bike 👍🏻
Thanks very much! Wow, a bit different from the Ninja! 😂 mind you the seat isn’t the most comfortable 🙁 hope you have lots of fun on the Ninja - thanks for watching! 😀👍
Congrats on the new bike. 👍🏽
Thanks Brad! I’m loving it! 😀😍
Congrats! Great bike!
Thanks very much Manuel! 😀👍
Beautiful bike Sue! Here in US the tiger 900 gt has been getting great love!
Thank you Thomas! It’s good to hear the 900 is getting good reviews in the US - hands down the best bike I’ve ever had - still lovin’ it! 😀👍
Sue you are just amazing x
Aww, what a lovely note ☺️Thank you, Sue. The original purpose for the videos was to encourage people to learn to ride. It’s been life-changing for me and it’s great to know people are enjoying our adventures. Thank you so much for watching 👍Suex
What a great bike. Nice to see your video again. Well done. I changed my bike in November. Put in a Suzuki v Strom di 250. For a Honda NC 750x dct. I love it. But unfortunately we went back in to lockdown 2. Manage to get 62 miles on the clock. But hope to be back out on her very soon. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Ride safe both of you. 😊😊
Thanks very much James! Hope you get out on your Honda and get some more miles on it soon! 😀👍
I do not need to ask you how is the bike is, I can tell it is good by the smile on your face. Enjoy and have fun. 😁👍
Thanks very much! Did my smile give it away 🤩🤩🤩!
Great vlog, great review of the GT Pro info on the bike etc, may be one for me to look at, 👍
Thank you, Andrew and thank you for watching our adventures. The 900 was definitely one of my better decisions and I’d really recommend it. ☺️👍
New Bike Day ROCKS! :D Congrats :-)
Thanks! New bike days are always good! 👍😀
Congratulations from Rio de Janeiro Brazil ! I love Triumph motorcycles.
Thanks very much Eber! We appreciate your comments and thanks for watching! 😀
OK , I will probably buy my tiger 900 at the end of the year . I hope ! Enjoy your life . Kisses .
Thanks Pedro! Hope you get your Tiger and have many miles of fun on it! 😀👍
great bike Sue, i'm looking at getting one
Thanks Kevin! You won’t regret it! 👍😀
I am very happy for you and your new purchase. I look forward to following your adventures. I still ride a mk 1 tiger 800 and hope to keep it as long as possible.
Thank you! The Tiger’s are great bikes 😀 we hope to get out soon and create some new adventures! 😀👍
I almost bought a brand new tiger 800 2014. Ended up with a BMW f800gs instead. I see the f850gs. But think it probably will be replaced by a f900gs soon. There is always a new version. I'm just going to stick with what I have.
@@chrishart8548 The 800/850 look great bikes but a bit too big for Sue! 👍😀
@@midlifemotorcyclediaries still think the f750gs having normal forks and only 77hp is a big no for most people. The 800/850 are big bikes.
I passed my test for a bike in 1983 and rode from then off and on until about 2003. It has been amazing to me to see that what you say about practice really resonates with me. With about 20 years away from a bike, I have lost that sensitivity to slow speed riding. You can kid yourself that you "Still have it" but if you are honest, you need to practice something you thought you still had, on every ride. I am so pleased to have found your channel as it has "Grown ups" and really has some interesting video of your experiences. Your channel is a good example of what we need more of. It's all very well having a "Bike review" to watch, but sometimes I think we need more "Rider reviews" with all their pros and cons. Please keep making the videos, I for one will keep watching!
It’s really interesting to read your comments about practicing, Greg. I think it’s really easy to forget to practice - particularly the slower riding - once you’ve passed your test and I’m sure there are lots of people who rarely do a u turn after they qualify. If I’m honest, I never felt like going off to a car park or our lay-by to practice but I’m always glad I did. It’s completely normal for your skills to get a bit rusty- particularly if you haven’t ridden for a while - but you’ll soon get that sensitivity back. I really think you never stop learning Greg and you’re very wise to recognise the need to keep practicing. Hang on in there and enjoy miles of smiles. Thanks for watching our channel! Sue 😀👍🏍
@@midlifemotorcyclediaries I live in a place (Not the UK.) where there are a lot of really tiny country lanes and the speed limit there is 15 MPH! These have priority for foot traffic and horses and are avoided by cars as a rule. You won't be surprised that at the moment I'm spending a lot of my time in those lanes! Ride safe!
Sounds fun Greg! Where exactly are you?
@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Securely locked down here on Guernsey in the Channel Islands. No covid 19, and no chance to leave! Ha Ha!
@@speedfinder1 Guernsey 👍 beautiful place to be locked down on! 😀👍
Good for you. Really good informative video. Enjoy, you deserve it.
Thank you! We appreciate your comments and thanks for watching! 😀👍
Lovely bike
Thank you! 😀👍
What an awesome bike, HTR
Thanks very much - it certainly is! 😀👍
Lovely bike Sue, everyone knows red is faster 😄
I haven’t put him through his paces yet, Alan but so far he feels amazing . Thanks for watching our adventures ☺️👍🏍🏍