What have you done with your bike today?

[Asmith61]

Great that you have yours back 
 Well done for only sitting on the new 1200 don’t test ride it as you know what will happen 

[NorthumBryan]

I know....

Mind you, I have been keeping an eye on the Tiger 12 forum I often frequent and it seems there are a few people complaining of hand numbing vibration on the new 1200. This seems to also afflict the 900, possibly the new 'T' plane crank ? It doesn't affect everyone and I certainly didn't notice any nuisance vibes on the 900 I had. It would make me a bit cautious of parting with my cash unless I got a proper test ride I suspect. Oh, and the screen adjusts itself back to the lowest setting if you go over a series of bumps. Good old Triumph, if ain't broke - break it !

[Asmith61]

 
Indeed good old triumph  …. Having said that the build quality of my old Trophy is superb   

Are you thinking of changing yours then?  It was a good review you did for the 900 did you relay your findings to the dealer ?

[Mick B]

We normally wouldn't go out on a weekend (save the road space for those who work  ) but saw that the Lancaster was out & about fairly local so thought we might go & see it.
We rode up to Hardwick Hall & found a nice spot on a bit of a hill overlooking a valley I hoped the plane would fly up . We got lucky.  :) Finished the day with an ice cream.....as you do. 

[NorthumBryan]

Are you thinking of changing yours then?  It was a good review you did for the 900 did you relay your findings to the dealer ?

Like the Mrs my bikes are under constant review. I really can't see anything on the market that I would change for, I don't need more power, I like shaft drive and it needs to be spacious as there is quite a lot of me ! I don't think I could risk a GS as I know so many people that have had absolute nightmares with them so that's a none starter. At 18 month I've had this a while for me so it must be a keeper 

Yes, I gave the dealer a good debrief and he agreed with my findings. I suggested they get a couple of after market screens in so people could try an alternative set up. He thought it would be a great idea but Triumph wouldn't like it.

[NorthumBryan]

Cracking video Mick - what a sound 

[Asmith61]

Brilliant video mick love the Lancaster always a pleasure to see it fly 

[NorthumBryan]

I had a nice little trundle out today with Morpethmatt. We were both a bit subdued as one of our friends has passed away at the weekend aged only 59... We think it was a heart attack as it was sudden but Gordon seemed to be in good health and it has been a complete shock. Anyhow, we had a trundle up through Wooler, past Ford & Etal castles and then on to Berwick where we stopped off at the fabulous Chandlery for a bite to eat (we even got pole position parking places). We then headed to the other side of the Tweed to Spittal and then we had a run down to Holy Island but the tide tables suggested it would be foolish to cross so we just took a couple of pictures instead. We then weaved our way through some really obscure, single track roads in darkest Northumberland before stopping off at Rothbury for more tea and a gawp at all the bikes. We then headed home and nearly got away with it but we caught 10 minuets of 'nuisance rain' - bugger. Still it was a great day out and cheered us both up.

The pics are the Chandlery in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Holy Island causeway and Viscount Hugh Gough's statue at Chillingham Castle.

Oh, I went through the 5,000 mile mark on the Tigger today 

[Asmith61]

Condolences of the loss of your friend 😞

Nothing better than a ride out for you both to take your minds of off other things, shame you managed to find a drop of nuisance rain but sounded like you had a great days riding with some stops for grub and drinks 

[NorthumBryan]

Cheers, most appreciated.

[Mick B]

Looked like a good day out. Always sad when someone so young passes away, worse when it's a friend. Condolences to you, his family & friends.

[NorthumBryan]

Cheers Mick, appreciated.

[NorthumBryan]

Today I got a phone call to say my seat was completed and was ready to pick up from Saddlecraft (https://www.saddlecraft.co.uk/) in South Shields after having a gel pad installed. I sneaked off from work and darted down to get it and feel it's squidgy gel loveliness which will (hopefully) cosset my bottom over the summer months. I've popped it on the bike and put the heated one away in the garage for later in the year. It feels soooo much better than stock and looks exactly the same as the original cover was re-used. Happy thus far, but a run out will tell how much of a difference has been made.

[Asmith61]

Nice  be interested to know what’s it like once you rode a few miles

[NorthumBryan]

I hope it's as good as the one he did for my former Super Tenere 1200. I did 670 miles one day on that and felt surprisingly fresh when I got off the bike.