Cheryl & Leslie's Triumph Tiger 800XC ADV to Alaska - Page 2

Surfdog · 06-13-2011, 12:02 PM

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soph9 · 06-13-2011, 12:04 PM

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PersonaNonGrata · 06-13-2011, 12:38 PM

GISdood · 06-13-2011, 02:09 PM

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soph9 · 06-14-2011, 04:44 AM

We hope the Tiger's will be assembled today and we can have them to ride very soon. We need to try and get 1000KM on them before we leave and get a first service done. Time is tight between our last few shifts at work and trying to get all the final details in order.

Now it is starting to get exciting!

AlanI · 06-14-2011, 05:07 AM

Well you don't have to clock up precisely 1000km Leslie as this is generally a don't exceed figure. More important, and to ensure engine longevity and reliability, it to run the engine in properly by not straining it with excessive steep hill climbs, good and frequent gear changes and of course no red lining.

soph9 · 06-14-2011, 06:42 AM

of course no red lining

Foot dragger · 06-14-2011, 07:10 AM

Cool! I want a 800XC! Have fun on the ride! I'll be watching.

Rick West · 06-14-2011, 07:15 AM

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Now it is starting to get exciting!

How come you started a second thread about the trip you are going to do in July?

You are going to love the Tiger. I have had mine for a few weeks now and it is a fun bike for how little they cost.

Lion BR · 06-14-2011, 07:17 AM

One thing to consider is that your BMW's F650GS twins have tubeless tires. The XCs (similar to the F800GS) have tubed tires. I'm sure you know this, but just in case... Are you bringing extra tubes, tube repair, and tire irons as well?
I'm looking forward to following you two on your nice adventure.
Lion

soph9 · 06-14-2011, 07:28 AM

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How come you started a second thread about the trip you are going to do in July?

You are going to love the Tiger. I have had mine for a few weeks now and it is a fun bike for how little they cost.

First thread was shut down....

This is the "real" new improved and following the rulz thread.

As for the tubed tires....yeah we are bringing back up tubes, patch kit, tire irons etc....last year I got a nail in my rear tire on the second day of our cross country trip. Plugged it and off we went. Had the plug in the Heidenau rear for almost 20,000KM

Tubed will be interesting if we get a flat...

Makwa · 06-14-2011, 07:31 AM

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GISdood · 06-14-2011, 08:46 AM

I'm not sure what Triumph's break-in procedures are like, but if they're anywhere as 'mild' as the ones listed in owner's manual for our DRZ400SM, I'd abandon them and follow these guidelines, instead.

Circle Blue · 06-14-2011, 07:02 PM

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soph9 · 06-14-2011, 07:07 PM

The bikes are being charged up and now we are awaiting insurance and all the farkles to be inventoried and installed. We hope to have the bikes by this weekend and get some KM's on them and then get the accessories installed. Some items we have been told are back ordered from Triumph and we have some third party farkles we need to add to the list and are coming in as well.

Both of us have to work another 8 days out of the 15 left before we leave so getting saddle time in will be tight but we are optimistic the bikes will be sound and easy to adjust too.

06-13-2011, 12:02 PM	#16
Surfdog Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Floraduh - flatlander Oddometer: 288	C&L's Tiger adventure.... SUBSCRIBED __________________ Noli nothis permittere te terere !

06-13-2011, 02:09 PM	#19
GISdood Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Prince George, BC Oddometer: 829	Subscribed! __________________ 2002 DR650 (mine)2008 DR-Z400SM (hers) 11 days, 3 provinces, 3800km, 1 great time!(Aug 2010) Our search for summer - (July 2011) Moto-fishing in Central BC

06-14-2011, 04:44 AM	#20
soph9 ^OP Bike Addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada Oddometer: 1,980	15 days left! We hope the Tiger's will be assembled today and we can have them to ride very soon. We need to try and get 1000KM on them before we leave and get a first service done. Time is tight between our last few shifts at work and trying to get all the final details in order. Now it is starting to get exciting! __________________ Cheryl & Leslie's 44 day Tiger 800XC Alaska ADV OUR BLOG 2010 F650GS Cross Country RR '13 BMW F800GS

06-14-2011, 06:42 AM	#22
soph9 ^OP Bike Addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada Oddometer: 1,980	of course no red lining __________________ Cheryl & Leslie's 44 day Tiger 800XC Alaska ADV OUR BLOG 2010 F650GS Cross Country RR '13 BMW F800GS soph9 screwed with this post 06-14-2011 at 07:23 PM

06-14-2011, 07:10 AM	#23
Foot dragger beat up ex flat tracker Joined: Dec 2006 Location: chico,just below rag dump(nor-cal) Oddometer: 6,766	Cool! I want a 800XC! Have fun on the ride! I'll be watching. __________________ 2003 DR 650.(1976 Montesa 250 Enduro-nice!) - - 1990 MASI TEAM-3V.- 1976 Motobecane, Super-Mirage.- Kona, HumuHumuNukuNukuApua'a. Single Speed ThRaShEr BiKe. 1968 360 Greeves challenger MXer. 1999 Triumph Trophy 1200. 2011 KTM530 EXC. 2012 KONA Hei Hei Deluxe (ongoing bike issues) -2009 KTM 200XC-W.

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PersonaNonGrata Needless Dickerer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: North of the Pecos Oddometer: 472

06-14-2011, 05:07 AM	#21
AlanI Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Oddometer: 201	Well you don't have to clock up precisely 1000km Leslie as this is generally a don't exceed figure. More important, and to ensure engine longevity and reliability, it to run the engine in properly by not straining it with excessive steep hill climbs, good and frequent gear changes and of course no red lining.

06-14-2011, 07:17 AM	#25
Lion BR I'd rather be riding Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon Oddometer: 2,572	One thing to consider is that your BMW's F650GS twins have tubeless tires. The XCs (similar to the F800GS) have tubed tires. I'm sure you know this, but just in case... Are you bringing extra tubes, tube repair, and tire irons as well? I'm looking forward to following you two on your nice adventure. Lion __________________ Whenever we are riding, we are an ambassador to our sport I'd rather be riding!

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Makwa Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Central Michigan Oddometer: 27	I'm In! Subscribed!

06-14-2011, 08:46 AM	#28
GISdood Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Prince George, BC Oddometer: 829	Breaking 'em in... I'm not sure what Triumph's break-in procedures are like, but if they're anywhere as 'mild' as the ones listed in owner's manual for our DRZ400SM, I'd abandon them and follow these guidelines, instead. __________________ 2002 DR650 (mine)2008 DR-Z400SM (hers) 11 days, 3 provinces, 3800km, 1 great time!(Aug 2010) Our search for summer - (July 2011) Moto-fishing in Central BC

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Circle Blue Here and There Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Middle of the USA Oddometer: 59	Got my attention Subscribed

06-14-2011, 07:07 PM	#30
soph9 ^OP Bike Addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada Oddometer: 1,980	The have been PDI'ed The bikes are being charged up and now we are awaiting insurance and all the farkles to be inventoried and installed. We hope to have the bikes by this weekend and get some KM's on them and then get the accessories installed. Some items we have been told are back ordered from Triumph and we have some third party farkles we need to add to the list and are coming in as well. Both of us have to work another 8 days out of the 15 left before we leave so getting saddle time in will be tight but we are optimistic the bikes will be sound and easy to adjust too. __________________ Cheryl & Leslie's 44 day Tiger 800XC Alaska ADV OUR BLOG 2010 F650GS Cross Country RR '13 BMW F800GS soph9 screwed with this post 06-14-2011 at 07:15 PM

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