The 1200 Tiger Explorer Mega Thread - Page 145

Garyrr · 04-25-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bogman

27% of all new bike sales in the UK during March were Explorers (or so ive been told)

Whats the best way to remove those stickers from the tank without leaving residue

WD-40 or Goo Gone work great for removing stickers...

996DL · 04-25-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Too Many Toys

When I picked mine up today the service tech came out JUST to tell me about the cassette gearbox. His words were "pull these bolts & you can have the complete tranny out in 10 minutes". So maybe its so? Does seem funny on a non-sport bike.

1st to post a parts diagram wins a prize, but if Triumph dealer techs are touting a cassette gearbox, they should know. That'll sell even more Explorers to motorheads, nice feature if that's the case.

Colour me caught off guard.

996DL

Croak · 04-25-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 996DL

1st to post a parts diagram wins a prize, but if Triumph dealer techs are touting a cassette gearbox, they should know. That'll sell even more Explorers to motorheads, nice feature if that's the case.

Colour me caught off guard.

996DL

Might even make some production economy sense too, if they have plans to put that motor in a chain-drive bike as well (Speed Triple 1200, for instance).

Rob Dirt · 04-26-2012, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 996DL

1st to post a parts diagram wins a prize, but if Triumph dealer techs are touting a cassette gearbox, they should know. That'll sell even more Explorers to motorheads, nice feature if that's the case.

Colour me caught off guard.

996DL

I know I look like a dumb ass, but I try not to spew bad info. I hate that.
I guess nobody else has specific differences.

ssevy · 04-26-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Dirt

I know I look like a dumn ass, but I try not to spew bad info. I hate that.
I guess nobody else has specific differences.

Dumb?

Rob Dirt · 04-26-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ssevy

Dumb?

Yes, that's me. I can't type either.

Adv Grifter · 04-26-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Too Many Toys

When I picked mine up today the service tech came out JUST to tell me about the cassette gearbox. His words were "pull these bolts & you can have the complete tranny out in 10 minutes". So maybe its so? Does seem funny on a non-sport bike.

Wow! That is too cool! Means if someone was doing lots of off road or a RTW trip, they may be able to swap in a gear box with lower gearing ratios. I wonder if Triumph or the aftermarket might address this possibility some time in the future??

If you follow BMW GS forums ... one of the long running and consistent complaints (they have A LOT) is the idea that gearing cannot be changed without a big expense. Almost no one ever does it. (a custom rear drive and trans would have to be built). Many of those guys have wanted low range gear box and can't get it. Handling a big, heavy bike off road is much easier with very low gears ... especially 1st and 2nd ... with a nice tall 6th.

RaY YreKa · 04-26-2012, 11:30 AM

Confirmation of a cassette gearbox would be interesting, and perhaps lend credence to an upcoming ADV Tigger, but I've not read a single thing about it in the press so far.

This doesn't prove much however, except that I devour most of the mags available in the UK..

GaelicDog · 04-26-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ray_rev

Confirmation of a cassette gearbox would be interesting, and perhaps lend credence to an upcoming ADV Tigger, but I've not read a single thing about it in the press so far.

This doesn't prove much however, except that I devour most of the mags available in the UK..

I had an exchange with some folks at Triumph and they said an Adventure model ain't happening.

Paulvt1 · 04-26-2012, 11:55 AM

Cassette gearbox means that Triumph can use the motor in various mounts. I'm guessing that like the VFR12 unit - the motor can be easily adopted for chain drive.

swimmer · 04-26-2012, 12:01 PM

I called the dealer here in tucson to check on a part for my tiger 800 and asked about when they would be getting an Explorer. They have one on the floor. It's got a deposit on it. May try to go check it out tomorrow or sat.

RaY YreKa · 04-26-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Paulvt1

Cassette gearbox means that Triumph can use the motor in various mounts. I'm guessing that like the VFR12 unit - the motor can be easily adopted for chain drive.

Ah, that also makes sense.

nwbiker · 04-26-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Paulvt1

Cassette gearbox means that Triumph can use the motor in various mounts. I'm guessing that like the VFR12 unit - the motor can be easily adopted for chain drive.

According to the Cycle World ride report the shaft drive bevel gear is bolted on to the transmission making it easy to replace it with chain drive should they wish. If the cassette drive is real then this is engine could be used in a variety of bikes.

rhinoWERX · 04-26-2012, 01:59 PM

Does anyone know at what rate these bikes are going to start trickling in?

I have an opportunity to buy a bike that arrived yesterday, but it's black - not my first colour choice.

No interest in buying a new bike and having it repainted.

Voluhzia · 04-26-2012, 02:43 PM

Stopped by the local dealer

Will test ride tomorrow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdrL_...e_gdata_player

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RaY YreKa I Am the Mayor Joined: Mar 2007 Location: YreKa BaKery Oddometer: 15,611	Confirmation of a cassette gearbox would be interesting, and perhaps lend credence to an upcoming ADV Tigger, but I've not read a single thing about it in the press so far. This doesn't prove much however, except that I devour most of the mags available in the UK.. __________________ IBA #40578 shine on, you crazy emo diamond

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rhinoWERX Crikey mate! Joined: Sep 2003 Location: LB, CA Oddometer: 783	Does anyone know at what rate these bikes are going to start trickling in? I have an opportunity to buy a bike that arrived yesterday, but it's black - not my first colour choice. No interest in buying a new bike and having it repainted. __________________ rhinoWErX IBA #30079 "Screw your courage to the sticking place"

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Voluhzia iExplorer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Cary, North Carolina Oddometer: 1,234	Stopped by the local dealer Will test ride tomorrow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdrL_...e_gdata_player __________________ 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer http://novascotiaexplorer.blogspot.com/

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04-26-2012, 11:55 AM	#2170
Paulvt1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,810	Cassette gearbox means that Triumph can use the motor in various mounts. I'm guessing that like the VFR12 unit - the motor can be easily adopted for chain drive.

04-26-2012, 12:01 PM	#2171
swimmer armchair asshole Joined: Oct 2007 Location: tucson Oddometer: 2,539	I called the dealer here in tucson to check on a part for my tiger 800 and asked about when they would be getting an Explorer. They have one on the floor. It's got a deposit on it. May try to go check it out tomorrow or sat.