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As some of you know been having the new bike itch , and then the wife liked what I liked. Sounds good right ? Last weekend took her to visit the new 1050XT V Strom , and while it was very much in the ball park She had concerns of if I lower it to fit her then the geometry would be off from stock . See what happens fellas when you better half read suspension manuals , and all motorcycle things related . Also having to buy the top model @ 16,999 to get black as base model black/grey has no frills . Yellow or orange was not her colors , and she would not use the side panniers .
Last year the Triumph 800 tiger xca low was in the picture , but a former triumph dealer friend kind of scared me away from them , and so I relayed this to the wife who was ever not so happy . The comment ( everything I pick something is wrong with it ) keeps popping up .
This year the new 900 Tiger GT in many variants is out with a LOW model at 29.92 seat height ( current bandit 30.1" )
We started watching videos , reviews , and engine sound / exhaust note . IT sealed the deal , but seeing one in person is like finding big foot , and getting a photo with him
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Austin Texas had a white one on Saturday , but by today it was sold before we could even go look at it . Tianne , and I text back n forth over it , and I get a message that was kind of crushing . msg below .
I just have a feeling that within about two weeks you will find out something about it , and convince me that it isn't the bike for me , and talk me into something I really do not want so not going to get my heart set on it .
That was enough for me to know she really wants the 900 in black with the options discussed . On my lunch break today I went down to Katy Texas , and ordered a 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 GT low in Sapphire black with engine gaurds , rider heated seat , and connectivity module . Lucky they had a black 900 coming and were able to change it to a low with a deposit . Of course wife sees charge on card , and inquires . Does not believe I ordered her a new motorcycle
Sent a photo of the receipt to her took a bit for a response .
So the V strom is a no , and Triumph a yes . Now if the world will go normal so we can road trip again . Estimated arrival is unknown at this time . Thin k this might be first time I buy extended warranty since its not a big 4 Japanese.
$15,325 not counting TTL , and freight .
Last year the Triumph 800 tiger xca low was in the picture , but a former triumph dealer friend kind of scared me away from them , and so I relayed this to the wife who was ever not so happy . The comment ( everything I pick something is wrong with it ) keeps popping up .
This year the new 900 Tiger GT in many variants is out with a LOW model at 29.92 seat height ( current bandit 30.1" )
We started watching videos , reviews , and engine sound / exhaust note . IT sealed the deal , but seeing one in person is like finding big foot , and getting a photo with him
. Austin Texas had a white one on Saturday , but by today it was sold before we could even go look at it . Tianne , and I text back n forth over it , and I get a message that was kind of crushing . msg below .
I just have a feeling that within about two weeks you will find out something about it , and convince me that it isn't the bike for me , and talk me into something I really do not want so not going to get my heart set on it .
That was enough for me to know she really wants the 900 in black with the options discussed . On my lunch break today I went down to Katy Texas , and ordered a 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 GT low in Sapphire black with engine gaurds , rider heated seat , and connectivity module . Lucky they had a black 900 coming and were able to change it to a low with a deposit . Of course wife sees charge on card , and inquires . Does not believe I ordered her a new motorcycle
Sent a photo of the receipt to her took a bit for a response .
So the V strom is a no , and Triumph a yes . Now if the world will go normal so we can road trip again . Estimated arrival is unknown at this time . Thin k this might be first time I buy extended warranty since its not a big 4 Japanese.
$15,325 not counting TTL , and freight .
