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Hey thanks for all the responses....
It was a beautifully sunny day today and I went into a few bike shops - 5 hours of walking - it's going to be so good to get a bike!! I'm now 100% completely sure I'm not getting a cruiser I was even talked out of it by the dealers! I also decided too that the tiger maybe wastn't such a good idea as out in the sticks it may be harder to get parts, the tiger is a plane flight away and I've never even ridden one, and I might get there and not want to buy it. And then just now on the way home one rode past me..... and I just wanted it so much!!! They're such great looking bikes I think I'm going to write a book on finding it hard to make decisions ![]() Will let you know when I'm on two wheels
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i think weestroms are very popular in the states? might suit you, have you tried one? not quite as imposing as a tiger but sweet v twin from sv650, comfy, good load-lugger, good headlights.
loads of info on stromtrooper.com forum
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Yes I think you're right, am keeping my eyes open, haven't seen one for sale near me yet, but just seen a Buell Ulyses which I really fancy within my budget which has got me very excited, spoke to the guy and it sounds good.... just waiting for pics and to see when I can get to ride it am very very excited..... ![]() Keep your fingers crossed....
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Hi Jem
Just catching up on your adventure...... how absolutely fantastic to have this opportunity - GOOD ON YOU - I hope you get your two wheels real soon and get to tour as much as you possibly can before you have to return. GO GIRL GO !!!! ![]() ![]()
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Thanks... it's been a huge journey so far and that's without the bike!! People here are just great, I've been looked after by some hugely generous real angels. So far I just love California it's a great way of living here even in the winter...So today I'm a happy - must be the prospect of looking at the Buell
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Great to hear a little about your trip! I'm sure there are plenty of bikes that will do you fine. A Tiger should serve you well, and I (also) believe Vee Stroms are popular there. HOWEVER, make sure you can get insurance before you buy. It might be the deciding factor.
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I'm keeping the sun shining, Jem!!!
I hope you are taking lots of pics whilst in California.... I think its marvelous that you are doing this (envious too). I've started my own jam jar of savings - just need to find some challenging adventures that I can do and work out how to do them. Looking forward to hearing about the Buell - hope you like it when you see it. Take care and have lots of fun, Jem. X
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Hey guess what I got.......... a beautiful red 650 vstrom with matching panniers I am SO excited I can hardly contain myself!!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() I love her ![]() ![]() I'll now try and do pics...... (don't hold your breath )
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