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Forum: Beasts 05-20-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,044
Posted By spewler
Nope. Test rode the F800 and the Tiger...

Nope. Test rode the F800 and the Tiger XC...liked 'em both but the F800's engine didn't move me at all. The triple sold me on the XC and I've put 38,000 miles on it in two years. I'm not an expert...
Forum: Beasts 04-03-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,297
Posted By spewler
I'm 5'5" with a 29" inseam on a really good day...

I'm 5'5" with a 29" inseam on a really good day and I've had no problems with my XC. Except for one bike (my first, a Suzuki TM75), I've never been able to two-foot, so it's always been the 'one...
Forum: Beasts 04-01-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
The manufacturer has had several requests...

The manufacturer has had several requests already. His biggest problem is he doesn't have a Tiger to work with. He said he'll look into it, but made no promises.
Forum: Beasts 04-01-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
Thanks riverman!

Thanks riverman!
Forum: Beasts 04-01-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
I can't say what caused my chain to derail around...

I can't say what caused my chain to derail around the 18,000 mile mark, but it punched a 1"x1" hole in my crankcase that I sealed with a 1" square piece of aluminum and JBWeld. I now have 36,000...
Forum: Beasts 03-11-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
Swimmer, yup that's me! I've been taking the...

Swimmer, yup that's me! I've been taking the highway more lately...even though it's the long way around it is quicker. Kolb is getting ridiculous in the afternoon!
Forum: Beasts 03-11-2013, 07:26 AM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
blacktiger, #4 is that part I'm talking about. ...

blacktiger, #4 is that part I'm talking about. Since the manual says torque it to 48nM, I tightened it down. It rode fine this morning, so I'm hoping I didn't screw anything up!
Forum: Beasts 03-10-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
Anybody else have this problem?

Just inbound of the left footpeg is a threaded metal rod with a 14mm bolt on it. The other end of the rod is an Allen head just inside of the right footpeg. Long story short, when I was adjusting...
Forum: Beasts 09-07-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
markbvt, how do you like the DrySpec bags, how...

markbvt, how do you like the DrySpec bags, how long have you had them, and how are they holding up? I bought the Twisted Throttle tail bag in June of 2011 and it is already starting to fall apart.
Forum: Beasts 08-09-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
Snapper, had a bad experience putting Armor All...

Snapper, had a bad experience putting Armor All on the seat of my first streetbike, so I steer clear of putting that stuff on the seat.
Forum: Beasts 08-09-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
Seat cover deteriorating?

On the rider's seat the fabric is deteriorating, and not at a seam. It's happening at two spots: on the right rear portion of the rider's perch maybe 1" away from the gap between it and the...
Forum: Beasts 05-31-2012, 07:25 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 38,677
Posted By spewler
elan, I was attempting to climb a very...

elan,

I was attempting to climb a very rocky uphill and I think a rock somehow inserted itself between the rear chain guide and the chain...that's just supposition on my part, but it's the only...
Forum: Beasts 05-30-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 38,677
Posted By spewler
At ~15,000 miles the chain derailed and poked a...

At ~15,000 miles the chain derailed and poked a hole in the crankcase...repaired it with JBWeld and it has held for 10,000+ miles. Unfortunately, nobody makes a sprocket cover that would protect the...
Forum: Beasts 04-04-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 357
Posted By spewler
Have you looked at Triumphs? I bought an 800XC...

Have you looked at Triumphs? I bought an 800XC last May...commute 600 miles a week on it and it has been as reliable as a stone. Admittedly, the climate here is very different from yours, but I...
Forum: Beasts 04-04-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
Inching up on 23,000 miles (bought a non-ABS...

Inching up on 23,000 miles (bought a non-ABS 800XC in May 2011) and have had the following issue: at ~19,000 miles chain derailed going up a steep dirt incline, punching a 3/4"X1" hole in the...
Forum: Beasts 03-16-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
Just a heads-up if you have to change sprockets...

Just a heads-up if you have to change sprockets and chain, which I just did at 21,000 miles...800XC chain length is 124 links. Most manufacturers offer chains of 120, 122, and 130 links, but most...
Forum: Beasts 03-14-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2,080
Views: 339,978
Posted By spewler
I normally run the rear tire until the center has...

I normally run the rear tire until the center has no tread, unless it's monsoon season then I won't risk riding a "slick" in the rain. It's a shame, too, with all that side tread left...
Forum: Beasts 03-13-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2,080
Views: 339,978
Posted By spewler
That is phenomenal...good on ya. I actually saw...

That is phenomenal...good on ya. I actually saw a 705 with one of the blocks tore off...the shop honored the warranty and replaced the tire. They said they've sold hundreds of 705s and that was the...
Forum: Beasts 03-13-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 2,080
Views: 339,978
Posted By spewler
Would love to know how you guys get more than...

Would love to know how you guys get more than 5000 miles out of a rear 705! I just installed my third one; on the previous two the max I got was 4800 miles. What's your secret? I'm riding an 800XC...
Forum: Beasts 02-27-2012, 06:23 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,852
Posted By spewler
I commute ~120 miles a day year-round on my 800XC...

I commute ~120 miles a day year-round on my 800XC and get 40-44 mpg. That's at speeds of 70-85 mph. It is quite capable on fire roads and some single track (with the right tires). Find a...
Forum: Beasts 02-21-2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,807
Posted By spewler
I was at my dealer Saturday, and there were two...

I was at my dealer Saturday, and there were two Roadies and two XCs on the floor. If that dealer won't make the effort to contact another to get a bike for you (assuming you're willing to make a...
Forum: Beasts 02-02-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
Already talked to them...they're not going to...

Already talked to them...they're not going to warranty it based on my "suspicion." I have no proof that bracket caused my chain to derail...could've been a rock that got between the sprocket and...
Forum: Beasts 02-02-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
Chain was about right, maybe slightly looser than...

Chain was about right, maybe slightly looser than the 1-1.5" I usually keep it. I suspect the little bracket with the rubber stopper that keeps the centerstand from hitting the swingarm when...
Forum: Beasts 02-02-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
It came off the rear...I rode it the 30 miles...

It came off the rear...I rode it the 30 miles home, so I have nearly-new synthetic oil all over the place! I'll take some pictures throughout the repair process so you all can see the before and...
Forum: Beasts 02-02-2012, 05:43 AM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
Bad day yesterday

Went to climb one of my favorite dirt hills yesterday when I threw the chain, which subsequently poked a roughly 1" square hole in the engine case directly in front of the countershaft sprocket...so,...
Forum: Beasts 01-05-2012, 05:43 AM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
I think you're the first...that should be a...

I think you're the first...that should be a warranty item so make the dealer fix it unless you're not close to one...
Forum: Beasts 01-03-2012, 05:42 AM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
Adv Grifter...after reading the comments about...

Adv Grifter...after reading the comments about K&N filters, I thought of wrapping some breathable cloth around the intake snorkel under the seat too. I was thinking of some type of...
Forum: Beasts 01-01-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
motosickle2000 and Yossarian, turns out two...

motosickle2000 and Yossarian, turns out two exhaust valves were a little tight and the air filter was totally filthy, so I replaced it with a K&N TB-8011. Should have it back together by the end of...
Forum: Beasts 12-29-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
This weekend I'm checking the valves for the...

This weekend I'm checking the valves for the first time (I know, long overdue mileage-wise:puke1)...will let you know what I find.

As for the 705s, I think they're better than the Battlewings on...
Forum: Beasts 12-28-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
I'll take another look at the filter when I'm...

I'll take another look at the filter when I'm doing the valves...maybe a little more constricted than what I found on first inspection. If that checks out OK I might try the 17-tooth countershaft...
Forum: Beasts 12-28-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
Just installed new 705s front and rear, inflated...

Just installed new 705s front and rear, inflated to 40 psi, and adjusted the chain. My previous rear was a 705, so I don't think it is the culprit. Chain and sprocket wear are normal, though the...
Forum: Beasts 12-28-2011, 06:15 AM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
Plummeting gas mileage

When I first bought her and up until about the 10,000 mile point, she was getting 46-48 mpg. After that she was getting 42-44 mpg. She just clicked over 17,000 miles and now I'm getting just over...
Forum: Beasts 12-26-2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 1,889
Views: 334,127
Posted By spewler
!@#$% air filter access

I'd love to beat into submission the engineer that designed the air box...you have to disassemble the top half of the bike just to get to it! Guess I won't be changing the air filter very often...
Forum: Beasts 12-02-2011, 06:26 AM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
After looking through the website, isn't this the...

After looking through the website, isn't this the same manufacturer of the Giant Loop knock-offs?
Forum: Beasts 12-02-2011, 06:22 AM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
This link worked for me... ...

This link worked for me...

http://holan.pl/en/product/388/2339/crashbars_PRO_for_Tiger_800
Forum: Beasts 12-01-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,723
Posted By spewler
C5INC, since the used bike is sparsely equipped,...

C5INC, since the used bike is sparsely equipped, I'd buy the new bike...
Forum: Beasts 11-30-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,723
Posted By spewler
Other than ABS, you don't say what options are on...

Other than ABS, you don't say what options are on either bike. If the used bike is well-equipped (heated grips, panniers, crash bars, headlight cover, bash plate, Arrow pipe, fog lights) and the new...
Forum: Beasts 11-30-2011, 11:27 AM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
Looks like he went with the bolt-on version...

Looks like he went with the bolt-on version available at Twisted Throttle http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/6776/845/. I have the clamp-on model...
Forum: Beasts 11-30-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
Check out page 592...there's some good info on...

Check out page 592...there's some good info on which kit to buy.
Forum: Beasts 11-17-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 17,170
Views: 2,761,968
Posted By spewler
Ain't karma a bitch...

Ain't karma a bitch...
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