acco205

Im bummed I couldnt make this. Had some friends in town that weekend and saturdays are tough for me to begin with. Looks like it was a great ride! Doubt I could have hung with these terrible battlewings. Especially not in the sand.

Well, money was a part of it. But short of that I cant believe the mid weight adv market is so small stateside. Thats what I figured. Please dont make fun of me for having a scratched up bike. I'm very sensitive about it. I will see if I can make it! Thanks for the welcomes everyone!

Oh, thank you. Clearly this is a level headed, straight forward, and not in any way sarcastic group, so I think I will fit right in! It was off pavement within 6 days of ownership. It was also within 6 days of ownership that I learned its a couple hundred pounds heavier than a mountain bike. On the up side- I learned I can squat a 500 lb bike. Downside, my pretty new bike aint so pretty anymore. Oh well. Good story for the ride to starbucks.

Does it come with the talent too? If so, count me in.

Hey everyone, my name is Mike. I've been lurking for a while and figured I should probably introduce myself. Been riding for a few years about am no stranger to long trips and big miles, but I recently traded in the fz6 for a Tiger 800XC. I have exactly zero offroad experience (and I'm aware my choice in bike is rather ill suited for learning), but I look forward to getting to know you all, going for some great rides and hopefully learning some stuff along the way. Here are some pictures from my most recent trip. -Mike