u/climbsteadicam

I'm convinced it's my dream bike. I've done the research and despite the grumples of electrical stuff and warranty complaints, I just have the gut feeling that this is going to be the daily grin-inducing machine I've been wanting: Arm-ripping power for the interstate commute, and just enough off-road capability to do any of the light-duty stuff I need like forest roads.

From what I've gleaned, so long as I keep the battery healthy and keep up with maintenance like a good boy (I'm actually a masochist for maintenance wrenching and enjoy bleeding brakes) then the bike should be able to ride me into five-figure millage dream land.

Anything I've not considered?

Cheers!

It’s an ADV bike. HOW DARE YOU!

This is my little project bike that I’m catering for my needs: lil’ back of camper van adventure machine.

Installed some aftermarket levers. Does anyone know whether there is a specific compatible connector for this or is it just spade connectors? I’d love to make it more resistant to dirt and moister (and also look better), but maybe I just have to heat shrink with spades and call it a day?

Long story short: I bought a used Tiger, was super excited to finally get one. And at $8k I thought I'd found a reasonable price given it had 11k miles. I l knew there was a $1.3k internal service coming up, but it still meant paying way less than a new one.

But, according to the dealer, I didn't catch that the wheels were basically trashed; bent spokes etc. By the time I install new chain/sprockets, brake pads, coolant flush, brake fluid, etc. I wish I would have just bought a new bike, but I digress.

The basic maintenance stuff is no big deal, but wheels are expensive. Can anyone recommend some good and reasonable priced aftermarket wheels or should I just order OEM?

Cheers~

Rescued a 2017 Sym Wolf Classic 150 (Honda CB125 clone). Only 700 miles but it had sat in a barn with dry-rot for who knows how long.

She needs a lot of love, but it’s my first “protect” bike and I’m really excited. I find these little guys quirky with a fun story. First I have to get her mechanically healthy, but after all that I plan to add some knobblies and do a light-duty scram build. She will be our back-of-the-camper-van fun machine.

✌🏼🏍️

*pictured here with the seat and covers off, I was just cleaning the dirt and grime off today during inspection.

A well-loved ‘21 Tiger 900 Rally Pro with almost 12k miles, but I’ve done a deep round of maintenance on the brakes/calipers, fresh rubber (the new version of the Anakee Adv), new luggage (I wanted lockable for my needs), and she’s about to get the 12k interval service.

Runs like a top and it’s so much more flickable than I imagined. I’m excited for it all: every day commuting to big adventures. My other bike is a Speed Twin 1200 and the Tiger makes such a good companion bike. I don’t have any kind of brand loyalty but these two just happen to check all my boxes. Plus I got this bike for a pretty great price, all things considered. Kind of a dream bike for me, since I’d never be able to afford a new one. ✌🏼

Now I just need to learn how to change my own tires and get better at chain adjustment. Feels like I get the chain to spec but then it tightens after riding it? Any tips are welcome. Cheers.

Maybe they are shootable after a good gunsmith gave them a once-over. But otherwise I don’t know what to do with them other than make a display case to put over the fireplace mantel.

What do you do with yours?

I have a Japanese Browning Auto 5 from my Pops that is obviously one I’ll invest some time and effort in. It maybe these are just a nice patina for the wall. The breech load is pretty classic though!

For commuting in the city but also for adventures that might include some bad dirt roads.

I know there's no bike that can do both perfectly, but if you wanted to be comfortable at 80mph on the super slab while also having confidence to navigate some wash-outs on forest roads, loose gravel etc. which would be the best compromise?

I just sold my KLX 300 (photo included for eye candy). It was a fun little bike but I'm not doing much recreational dirt riding. Rather, I just need to get to trailheads via forest roads, etc. Dirt roads in national parks or BLM, that kinda stuff.

I have a '22 Speed Twin 1200 that I've been commuting on. Love that bike and I'll keep it forever, but I'd like more of a swiss-army ADV for commuting and the more punishing highway miles.

Cheers~

EDIT/update: I'm pickup up a 2022 900 Rally Pro. Very excited, thanks for the recs.

The fourth and final national park I’m cruising this trip is the apex, the mothership, the center of the universe: Yosemite Valley. I told myself I cannot post a shot of the bike in front of El Cap until I’ve climbed it this season, so hopefully I’m posting again before the end of the month; an injured finger be dammed ✌🏼