Sold my bike… and bought my DREAM BIKE!
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- After riding 10+ bikes last year across thousands of miles of road trips, I finally decided on one: my DREAM bike. Join me on the last ride with my old bike to trade in for the new one.
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Hearing the joy in your voice is something we can all relate to when getting a new bike.
yea im bout to get a bike soon and all im doing till i get it is watching other peoples joy of getting new bike lol
Yup, I made those same kind of noises in October. Got my 2022 Street Bob.
I will never look at a trade-in in the same callous way again. The opening "conversation" in the rain, with the Triumph crying... heart wrenching.
Glad you didn’t let the seat height deter you! As a man with a short inseam of 30” coming off a bike with an almost 37” seat height unladen you end up adjusting your riding habits and planning your foot placements. It ends up becoming second nature like all of our other motorcycle habits. Sliding a cheek and one leg down becomes the norm, just watch out for those sloped roads or ditches 😅
Very sweet and wholesome to see you so excited about your new bike! The guys at the shop are super cool too
Congrats on the new one. I like the blue, but to each their own. Might try doing a wrap rather than paint. Bags, soft. They allow some over packing, scuffs & scrapes don't show as bad. They take up less room when not mounted on the bike. Ride safe and hope to run into you on your cross country.
A wrap and 50/50 tires is the way!
I agree. Wrap instead of paint.
Fast LaneD 🙄😥
That’s a great idea. This way Doodle gets what she likes and it can easily be put back to the factory state.
Perfect idea. Wrap.
Doodle you are real AF, seeing you drop bikes is very inspiring and I’ve been riding for 20 years. You make me want an Africa Twin.
Just do it
Get one!!!
I bought one, and loved it so much that when it was written off (twice) I bought another one. Different color each time. It's an incredible do everything bike.
I'm only 5'9 tall but I can just about flat foot on both sides if i'm wearing work boots. (i'm also about 260lbs fully geared with helmet, jacket, gloves, long pants, etc. i'm pretty sure that helps.)
"I might drop it on the way home." An ADV bike without scars is just a commuter bike!
When I saw this title, I just knew it was gonna be a Tiger. I've seen the reaction to it a few times here in the past, and with the road trips, it seemed inevitable.
I'm so new to being in the motorcycle game. But as an owner of a '22 T100, I love reliving the emotion of having a new baby to ride. Congratulations.
Congrats on the new bike... as for bags I'd probably go with soft... 1) they tend to be a bit lighter 2) you can stuff an little more in them 3) they won't get scratched when and if you drop it 4) if and when you do drop it you don't have some thing solid falling on your leg.
But w the front crash guards, hard bags will behave like a rear crash guard, and keep the bike off ur leg. To an extent.
… as you said, the weight! Also, I reckon knocks to hard cases can also transfer to the rack, and can bend them. I go rackless soft luggage, Kriega OS. Significantly lighter. On a top heavy bike like the Triumph, keeping the weight down is important…
@@greyfisher3897 ill listen to my personal firsthand experience first
And they dont BREAK when dropped on either, plastic or fiberglass bags can just bust and go useless real quick.
Yeah soft bags are better
My goodness, I'm 6Foot 2 and I'm super intimidated if I can't flat foot a bike. I couldn't imagine being a shorter rider who couldn't flat foot most bikes, that takes courage. :)
Just like everything, it's like 99% technique. I couldn't flat foot my Yamaha T7 at 6'-0", but it would have been crazy to not get that bike because of it. Lol, I honestly never encountered a situation where this was a disadvantage.
You only need to flat foot your left foot, but yea, I love my scrambler because it feels like a bicycle, have never tried the big adventure bikes
I'm 5'3 and a girl and every bike I've ever ridden and owned I've always been on my tippy toes on either side. Even if I shift my butt over. Bikes are so well balanced that when coming to a stop you really only need the minimum on the ground to stay upright. Like everything else with riding it just takes practice :)
I am a vertically challenged rider with short legs. .....and a newer rider. I felt flat foot or nothing. My first bike had a 27" seat height which I could comfortably flat foot. A couple of the bikes that interested me for my for second bike put me on the balls of my feet close to tip toes. I decided I really did not want that to limit my choices. Boy was I nervous about test riding them but I stuffed that fear and went for it. Shout out to Doodle's videos in part for instilling in me the go for attitude. Haven't dropped this new bike yet 2500 miles in. 🙌
What bike can’t you flat foot at 6-2, I can’t flatfoot any of the 4 bikes I own, I’m 5-8. Why are you intimidated?
congratulations on your new bike you have come so far i am very proud of you and wish you and your husband the very best , ride safe .
I love seeing how excited doodle is, its infectious.
Congratulations on the new bike! I agree with another comment. Wrap that thing. It saves the factory paint. That way you can change the color to white or red as you please with just a little money spent. Plus if down the road you find you're gonna sell it, it's all stock once the wrap gets taken off
Absolutely thrilled for you, Doodle! Honestly, I was quite worried that you were going for an H-D Glide/Bagger/Cruiser/Whatever and I thought, “Great, another woman CZcamsr on a cruiser.” 😢 But, you surprised me and I think your choice is inspired! The things you’ll learn, the people you’ll meet, and the places you’ll see thanks to owning an ADV bike will be amazing. Congrats! Will look forward to watching your exploits as you travel across the country. 👍
Exciting! I also have a Tiger 900, but GT Pro version. I love it. It’s my favorite bike ever. Hand guards will also break first off road drop, get Barkbusters. And of course the adventure mirrors from double take. It’s a great all around bike, and a good distance bike. I have done three week long tours on mine, and always came back loving it.
Congrats on the new bike! Love the videos- your willingness to show your crashes and mishaps make the channel very interesting and relatable. Keep up the great work!
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Congrats on the new bike. When I saw you approaching the Triumph store I thought you were getting the Tiger 660, but nope, you went a notch up! Godspeed with all the exciting plans and that cross country trip! Kepp it up doodle!!! This Dominican is very proud of you. Plátano Power!!!
You are tiny - right?
Fighting that top heavy tiger is not neccessary. Challenge - but not needed.
A lot more capable bikes out there with even ground clearence and yet easyer to handle.
But so nice to see the excitement. So refreshing.
Congratulations! I've found the soft luggage to be the more flexible option on longer trips than the hard panniers. Since you ride solo, soft is also the clear choice for the pillion and / or tail pack. Aftermarket water proofing treatment is also generally a good idea from time to time.
Congrats on the new bike! Your excitement is infectious.... Excited to see your next adventures!
Get soft luggage for two reasons. 1, they won't dent when you drop the bike. 2, if you do get your leg between the luggage when dropping the bike, it's less likely you'll hurt your leg.
Don't paint the bike but get it wrapped instead. Do red. A satin finish red would look killer.
Can't wait to see some offroad content.
Congrats on the new bike! I love that shade of blue. The whole bike looks super fun!
Hey Doodle you have made a wonderful choice , I’ve had my Tiger 900 for eight months and would not change it for the world , you will LOVE it . Look forward to seeing your adventures on it .
Great to see there is no holding you back Doodle's! Safe riding girl 👌😊.
The beginning was super cute, looks like a great bike. Look forward to seeing your first adventure on it. Full engine guard is a must, good call !
Hey Doodle, nice to see you got a Tiger. Great bike. Agreed its a bit tall. I'm 165.5cm and 66 kg at 72 years. I got a Tiger Sport 850. After stuggling a bit with height issues, I got a low seat. Six months later I'm thinking of putting the regular seat back on. Its easy. So, with the training you do, I'm convinced you will be absolutely comfortable soon. Wish you much fun and good times. Ride safe. Shashi, India.
It’s one of the best feelings in the world getting a brand new bike.
Congrats!! Looks like an awesome bike. To quote Shadetree “all bikes are adventure bike if you ride it on dirt” or something like that
Congrats on the Tiger! I was torn between the Tiger 900 Rally and the 1200 XE Scrambler and went with the Steve McQueen Scrambler purely for the retro look. I would recommend soft bags over hard. Safer during a fall if the bike lands on you, they hold more, and easier to get in and out of tight spaces if you do any trail riding. Have fun and ride on!
Congratulations, great bike! Nothing more exciting as getting a new bike! Loved the video and your talk to your old bike and the excitement over the new one-they do have personalities. 😂. Your hubby did great job as your camera man. Best in all your future adventures!
i got myself the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled, the 2022 only came in one colour and guess what it was blue, i hated it at first and immediately wanted to change the colour but after riding it around for a couple of months and the positive comments i got the blue really is what makes it for me now, all i am saying is maybe just ride it for a while before you change the colour, i personally think the blue on your Triumph gives it a nice old school look..
I pucked up my new hornet yesterday!!! Your enthousiasm is so contagious haha. Good luck on the new bike, have fun, be safe!
Congrats on the nice bike! For side bags; please go with soft. I know there is a lot to say for hardcases (I use them too), but if you're planning doing even the slightest off-road or gravel roads, go with soft bags. If you drop the bike, the softbags can take some impact, meaning less damage. But more importantly, chances on major injury are less. An ankle or a foot under hard panniers will have a different outcome than under softbags.
Have fun with the bike! Cheers from Holland!
I absolutely agree with your pragmatic recommendation!
That is a great bike!
I rode the Tiger 1200 version myself and loved it. Frame and engine and balance and power were great. Also the seat had a deep dish feel, at 5’10” I was able to flat foot easily.
Beautiful bike! I know you will enjoy it. Can not wait to see where you take us on it.
Hi Doodle, how exciting! you've got me excited! congrats, it looks absolutely gorgeous, I wish you both a long and happy partnership!💖
Hi Doodle. Excitement of new bike day NEVER gets old. Congrats on a fine looking machine, looking forward to new adventures. Safe travels!
Congratulations on your new bike, it looks fantastic in blue 🎉
Edit, saw Bradley at the end, glad to see a happy dog in your videos 😁
Definitely go with the soft bags, much more forgiving on those occasional drops.
Hey! Was great to meet you in Bakersfield today! Loved the bike and the set up. Ride safe on the rest of your trip!
Congrats Doodle, great bike! Hope you have some awesome trips on it.
I support your endeavors Doodle, I don’t think I would want a bike that I would be concerned about laying down every time I go to stop. That would wear on me.
Key I've found like much in riding is keeping your head up and looking ahead, not down when coming to a stop.
Looking more in the immediate range I tend to rush putting my foot to the ground.
I feel the same. But Doodle loves a tough challenge! I talk up bikes to coworkers all the time, and often hear concern about them being too short. I always tell them to check out Doodle on a Motorcycle. Look what she rides!
@@elevationmoto6208 I'm only 5'7" and used to be the same about taller bikes until a tall workmate told me that being too tall for a bike is even more restrictive. A smaller rider can always lower seat/suspension or lean at a standstill but It's nigh on impossible for a taller rider to fold themself down onto a smaller bike. I guess I'm lucky!
I would to be able to ride ANY bike then! Challenges are fun
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle Ridicules statement. Get one closer to your height, it would still be a challenge but more realistic. This one will not be used much at all, once the wrapping paper comes off.
If it ever dose.
Congratulations!!!! Ma'am for new bike.
You are amazing rider and i would like to follow you for inspiration.
God bless
Love from India🇮🇳
He Doodle, I instantly new you where going for Adventure and you should paint the bike any colour you like because it is yours ☺ Awesome choice and I think Charly Sinewan proofed the advantage of soft luggage on his channel, safe travels and thanks for sharing your experience 😍
If you want to paint it yourself, I'd recommed painting it red. White is (in my experience at least) pretty tricky to get smooth, due to spotty covarage and the very large pigment size. Also mud/dirt/dust will be a lot less noticeable on a red bike, if you plan on doing any offroading/dirt roads, that's another point to consider.
Have fun with your new bike! :)
I’ve seen on Instagram that you’ve already got the bags, but if I were to choose I’d go for soft bags because if I fall while off road, it’s easier to remove and then pick up the bike. The hard cases add a lot of weight IMO
Hard cases also break bones if you collide with them.
Never go off road with hard side bags can be very dangerous and painful
Loved the opening! Much better than a 1250GS those things feel like tanks. I ride a Ducati desert x and love it!
Great to see you smiling again, Doodle. What a beautiful motorcycle. When you are riding it, you can barely see the color, you are having so much fun.
Awesome bike! The type of cases you install will be determined by where you plan to use them. If you only use them for long road trips, then lockable hard cases are hard to beat. If you see yourself doing more off-road oriented trips, then go with a good set of soft cases. They're less likely to injure your leg in a tip over. If you can swing it, I suggest getting both. It's great to have the option.
Exactly what I was about to say!
I absolutely agree with your pragmatic recommendation!
Happy new bike day! I KNEW you were going to get a Tiger. The new 900 and 1200 lines are great bikes!
Edit: I agree about the color (I went for the 1200 RP in white). And the OEM crash bars. Definitely only good for a single drop before they bend into the radiator.
Didn't the new Triumph crash bars design change fix that performance issue? The new design added another attachment point I believe.
I did a close look at the video and my crash bars from Triumph do have an additional attachment point. Might your dealer be willing to get the new design for your bike, I wonder?
@@robspear6004 I heard the same about the 900s. Not sure how much better it is though. I have one of the 1200s and it already has 3 mounting points. They still bend in badly in a drop. I realize you don't want them to be too rigid so they don't damage the frame, but the metal is too soft and flexible on the OEM bars, IMO. I had Triumph OEM engine guards on my Scrambler 1200 and those were great. I'm not as impressed with the ones on the Tigers.
Recommendations for a good off road class? I did one with Shane Watts about 17 years ago but haven’t been on a bike in about 5. Looking to get back at it before I get too old. I’m 64!
Congrats!! I started on a Triumph Sport Tour for years until I switched to an Electraglide...now I want to go back again - that 900 looks great - Go Red!
Hahaha - the comment the tech made about the blue being easy to find in a parking lot is true. I just got a used Rav4 in that smurf blue color that Toyota makes. At first I was like - ehhh, but I can easily spot my truck in a sea of black and silver SUV's. It grows on you. Good luck with the new bike!
I've tried to tell people for years that the small tiger is the most versatile motorcycle out there. Now, I only have a 30" inseam, so I would have opted for the "low" version. I'm struggling to understand why you opted for the standard height version, but that's just me. Enjoy that triple growl!
Because she has the technique, also as long as you can hold your bike with your left foot and hold the brake with the right one you will be fine
@@mightyakkylex that sounds fine in theory. I absolutely disagree that it is that simple, especially once they get to uneven terrain. The seat height is 32"-33". She looks like she has maybe a 26" to 27" inseam, leaving her heavily dependent on one foot down. I sure hope she never puts that one foot down on an oily spot in the road. And I'd hate to see her attempt a rocky river crossing in water up to the engine; she wouldn't be able to stop the bike from dropping and submersing. BTW, did they test that she can lift that beast?! Dry weight is 427 lbs. Isn't that another important skill that helps decide what model and size bike is right for you? This whole idea of "all you need is one foot on the ground and you can ride it" is just over-simplification. I'm sure she will enjoy the bike if she keeps it on the paved roads...I just hope she is fine if she starts exploring unpaved and uneven roads or trails.
@@Rwj378 I've thought a little about using a scrambler as a travel bike, since they have a lower seat height and would be quite versatile except for really difficult offroad. I don't mean using a scrambler as a Rally type motorcycle, that would be silly. But if I were traveling through Mexico or Central America, where 90% is good to fair road and very little is difficult dirt, it might work very well.
For now, my KLR works very well.
Yes! Figure out those u-turns! Keep it blue for awhile and see if you get used to it. If after maybe 6 or 7 months you still don't like the blue, then paint it red or whatever color you want. Don't paint it right away.
Congratulations on the new bike, when I took home my 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic, I felt the same way. I'm on Long Island, so the riding season is about to start. I'm soooooooo looking forward to it.
Red. It stands out more on the road and out in the woods. Its practical and the best color, congratulations!
Congrats on the new bike 😀👍
Personally would go red colour wise.
Bags I’ve had lots of hard cases on several bikes but would now go soft. Something like kriega soft bags probably even the OS Base.
Mainly my thinking is if your off road and drop it the soft bags have a bit of ‘give’ in them and could possibly absorb some of the energy? Maybe wrong.
Whatever you do I’m sure you’ll have a blast on the Triumph 🙂👍
Yes, red would be nice. Maybe a wrap so you don't have the down time for prep and paint.. Red !!! Congrats and lots of great adventures ahead.
Congratulations. Great bike. Wishing you a lot of safe and happy miles.
The u-turn thing is really quite simple. It all starts with your head and eyes. You go where you look. When you initiate your turn, are you looking over your shoulder for your intended path of travel? In the case of a u-turn that path is behind you. The bike goes where you look.
The last part of your video shows Bailey your little dog -it brought back so many great memoirs of our little dog Pedro - he gave us so much pleasure for 15 years - Oh and nice new bike !!
Great to see all your enthusiasm and your can do attitude. We are all different. Gotta say, that T100 Gold Line would be tough for me to pass on.
Your excitement at getting your new bike had me smiling. You're so genuine !
Wow! Congratulations! Looking forward to the trip and the training and a review perhaps. As for color, I'd say British Racing Green as I'm green with envy...
Congrats on the bike , for the paint I would get it wrap. It less costly and somewhat protect the actual pain in case of a drop
Love the exitement on your face, you deserve that new beautiful bike, we all love your content! I use hard cases when I ride city/highway, more secure and hard to brake in. But then I replace it all with soft saddle bags for off road end/or camping. The soft ones are lighter, and the content doesn't move around, finally, the soft bags have a lower center of gravity! Enjoy
Congrats to the cutest motochick ever! Been following for a while and always appreciate your content. Hope your roads are smooth, dry and curvy!
It's so great to see how excited you are about getting your new bike. Congratulations! I am always more excited about getting a new bike than I am about getting a new car or truck. Haha.
I admire the fact that she is a rider! Amen God bless you
Red and white! I'm sure there's a nice combination of the two that you can put on that bike. Beautiful bike! I'd love to get an ADV some day.
New bike day is the best day! Just like when we were kids before Christmas or a Birthday. Triumph is awesome.
I've never owned a motorcycle that couldn't be ridden on gravely roads. 1979 GS1000 check. 1980 GPZ550 check. 1982 GPZ550 check. 2007 Ninja 250 check. If you need to ride standing on your pegs, now that's a different story. That said, congrats on the new bike. Any new bike is a fun experience. 🙂
Glad you decided to get an adventure bike. Enjoy and ride safe always
I ride the Tiger 800 (as well as the Sport 660). Welcome to the Triumph world. I love both my bikes and I'm sure you will too. Congrats, ride safe, keep smiling!
Legends has it her scream of excitement still rings in the shops hall.
Congrats on the new bike! 😊
It's still snowing over here! This video gave me bad riding itches.. Congrats on the new bike. It's awesome!
Congratulations on your new bike! Ride safe and enjoy it
I am so excited for you! I got my M endorsement last July. I have been watching you, FortNine, Motojitsu… You all inspired me to learn. I got a Honda Shadow 600 to begin with. I chopped and bobbed it. Installed a suicide clutch and jockey shifter. Relearning how to ride that. Next bike will be a Yamaha XSR900. Maybe…
Thanks for the inspiration! And congratulations!
New pony is always exciting, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Why is it more exciting to buy a new bike than a car. It just is!!. If it was me, I would go with a mult-layer red. Either candi metalic or red pearl. Cuz, if you're gonna paint, make it pop. Congrats and safe trails doodles
Thank you for the mention at 7:51! It was good to see you and finally meet you!!!
Wooo hoooo!!! 🎉 congrats can’t wait to see what adventures you take it on!!!
I guessed the Tiger when you mentioned “more adventurous!”.. 😂😂
So happy for you. The Rally Pro is my next steed for sure!..
Congrats on the new bike! You will love the adventure bike!
Congrats doodle I’m happy for you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😊…‼️
The nice thing about hard bags is security. You can put valuable stuff in them and not worry about it.
I have no idea how you shorter people are doing it, massive respect to you all, but the amount of times my foot slipped and I was saved by the fact that I can flat foot any bike because I'm 6'4" and the same can happen to you and you guys don't drop the bike... just wow!
Congrats on the new bike! So stoked for u!
Y'all is not too much of an issue. Tall and heavy can be an issue. Glad you are thrilled! Nice bike!
Soft bags so you won't break your leg!😁
Great bike, Congratulations. That happens to be my dream bike as well. Of all the bikes I have owned I liked old Tiger the most. Want to have one again.
Wow!, That Triumph t-shirt came with a pretty nice bike... I'm happy for you and I am still riding on my new bike wave myself.
Do a wrap, not a repaint. Can always go back that way.
Get soft bags, if you wreck they wont "break" that way. If doing hard bags they need to be really heavy-duty metal ones. Soft bags are lighter of course
congratulations on the new bike. have fun and safe travels.
That's going to be a fantastic bike for more road trips and travel.
Hey congrats on the new bike!! I bought a new to me 2014 Explorer 1200xc last May and me and the wife love it! Plenty of power and capabilities. Hope you enjoy yours as much as we love ours
Soft cases are my choice. I’ve had them all. I made a video explaining the 5 reasons for soft cases on my channel. The bottom line is you’re going to drop the bike off road if you’re really riding it. Hard cases get bent and then are unable to seal eventually. Also, hard cases don’t give when a leg meets them either by kicking back into them or getting pinned underneath. Congrats on the new bike! I have an 850 GS. The only reason I did t get a Tiger 900 Pro was that they didn’t have any in stock at the time. It’s a terrific bike.
Congratulations on the new bike. Hope for you to have many miles of service and safe travels. Wish you the best young lady.
So happy for you kiddo! Congrats!
I know I'm late to this conversation, but I'd go with a 2 - or 3 tone paint scheme red, silver/metallic grey, maybe with some white or black accents. As for the luggage, I would probably go hard side bags and soft top pack.
Nice new bike by the way.
Love the bike and awesome to watch her get so excited. Thanks.