acco205 0 Posted October 14, 2016 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted October 14, 2016 Welcome to the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted October 14, 2016 Welcome aboard, Mike. And I did notice that your Tiger was a bit off the pavement. So that's a good start. We'll see you out on a ride soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Champ 116 Posted October 14, 2016 Tigers welcome. You too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acco205 0 Posted October 14, 2016 6 minutes ago, Uncle Champ said: Tigers welcome. You too. 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! 1 hour ago, Dan Diego said: Welcome aboard, Mike. And I did notice that your Tiger was a bit off the pavement. So that's a good start. We'll see you out on a ride soon! 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted October 15, 2016 fz6 to a Tiger xc...bet your are wondering why you waited so long to make the switch. Adventure bikes are soooo much fun. On and off the pavement. Welcome to the passion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted October 15, 2016 4 hours ago, acco205 said: I learned I can squat a 500 lb bike. Downside, my pretty new bike aint so pretty anymore. You'll find that this group never drops our bikes. And we keep them waxed up and lookin' purty. You'll fit right in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted October 15, 2016 Welcome Mike. We are having a club meeting Tuesday if you're in need of some more sarcasm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acco205 0 Posted October 17, 2016 On 10/15/2016 at 7:18 PM, Oracle said: fz6 to a Tiger xc...bet your are wondering why you waited so long to make the switch. Adventure bikes are soooo much fun. On and off the pavement. Welcome to the passion! Well, money was a part of it. But short of that I cant believe the mid weight adv market is so small stateside. On 10/15/2016 at 8:48 PM, Dan Diego said: You'll find that this group never drops our bikes. And we keep them waxed up and lookin' purty. You'll fit right in. Thats what I figured. Please dont make fun of me for having a scratched up bike. I'm very sensitive about it. On 10/15/2016 at 7:47 AM, Wierdrider said: Welcome Mike. We are having a club meeting Tuesday if you're in need of some more sarcasm. I will see if I can make it! Thanks for the welcomes everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted October 17, 2016 Nah. We make fun of the guys WITHOUT the scratches. Welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted October 17, 2016 Sweet bike! and welcome. I have a certain lust for those middleweight Tigers. Am glad to see you've already scraped a little of it's protective layer off. I'm told they ride better without it. See ya tomorrow night hopefully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monte de San Diego 0 Posted October 19, 2016 Hi Mike, Pleasure getting to meet you last night. I look forward to our first ride together, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
