NC700x to 06 Tiger 955

[tx_phil]

Hey Guys

Long time lurker and first time poster. After almost of year of having no moto I talked myself into getting a commuter bike. Did some researching and decided on the NC700 mainly for the MPG and riding position. Well after a month on the NC I realized I missed riding more than I thought and was craving something with more power and comfort (6' 3" and 250 lbs).

The NC was an ok scoot but it struggled for me on the long highway commute I had. It might be a great around town bike but I could't get past the lack of power and missed the higher revving rpms.

I ran across an 06 Silver Tiger with 8300 miles on it and after a long test ride I was hooked again. I snagged it up for $4600. Much much better riding bike for the long commute. I have to deal with a mile of gravel everyday as well and the Tiger handles that with ease.

So far the only issue with the Tiger is the stripes are bubbling a little. I'd like to take them off all together but I've been told they have clear coat over them. Has anyone removed the stripes without damaging the surrounding paint? If so some direction would be appreciated.

Also, does anyone want to buy a like new NC700X?

[tx_phil]

Tried to upload some pics of the tiger but don't see an option to attach anything.

[Cos]

Don't worry about the stripes. Get a Bagster tank cover and tank bag and you won't be able to see them anyway. Then use the rest of the money you saved on that deal and get a quality shock and redo the forks.