another newbie

[harryp]

Hi all, just to say 'hello'.
I've had my XR since last October but caught some sort of viral thing and was beyond riding for a while, hence have only 1400 miles on it.
I think it's a great bit of kit and more Sports bike than Adv tourer. I'll have a better idea after I've done the Swiss Alps in June.
I'm fortunate in also having a Yam XT660 Tenere 2011 which I love in a different way to the  Big Girl!
I'm looking forward to learning from you guys and girls.
Cheers!

[fgdriver]

  Harry
Done the Alps twice on it 2up fully loaded and the way my wife packs I mean fully.  She is quite an accomplished machine for a sports bike on stilts.  My wife is not liking the comfort factor much any more and want me to get the new Tiger Explorer.  Going to test next week to see how they compare.  Cannot have another bike as it will not fit in the garage.

For single riding, sports or travel it is a good bike the suspension is wanting over bad roads for comfort but for control it is hard too beat.  That comes from going trough the pass from Italy to Switzerland last year when they had the surface off and gravel was everywhere.

S.

[harryp]

Thanks FG,

I have 'er well trained, we can both manage for 2 weeks out of one 50 ltr roll bag and a tank bag.

I have the Pans and Top-box for the XR but doubt I'll use them

[Jockser]

Welcome Harry. Glad you're enjoying the bike. Shame about the enforced lay-off.

I have mine well trained too - she doesn't come anywhere near the bike 

[harryp]

Jockser, I can only admire your conditioning of 'er self!

I've heard your name bandied about many times.....hope to meet you before too long goes by.. 

 

[Jockser]

Originally Posted by harryp

I've heard your name bandied about many times.....hope to meet you before too long goes by.. 

Oh dear 
Are you not the Harry I met at the NorthWest a couple of years ago ?

[harryp]

.........aaaaaaaaaah, sorry Jockser!   

[Jockser]

Originally Posted by harryp

.........aaaaaaaaaah, sorry Jockser!

That's alright Harry. I obviously made a big impression 
Might see you this year, we'll probably be up with wee DavyG again.