Triumph Tiger 800 - Page 864

bross · 05-25-2012, 05:28 PM

After several trips out of town I finally had time to go pick up the Tiger today.

Great ride home and I love the bike. It's got all the good qualities that I loved about the CBF and those I love about the DR. Should be a great all around bike, plus the sound of that triple is beautiful music.

My wife's comment as we rode away (her on her Street Triple) "I told you to buy a Triumph a long time ago!"

Bottom line first impression is this is the bike I've been waiting for someone to build for a long time. I think it will be perfect for me and the riding I do.

marloweluke · 05-25-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bross

After several trips out of town I finally had time to go pick up the Tiger today.

Great ride home and I love the bike. It's got all the good qualities that I loved about the CBF and those I love about the DR. Should be a great all around bike, plus the sound of that triple is beautiful music.

My wife's comment as we rode away (her on her Street Triple) "I told you to buy a Triumph a long time ago!"

Bottom line first impression is this is the bike I've been waiting for someone to build for a long time. I think it will be perfect for me and the riding I do.

Congratulations!!! Did you buy the bike in Kelowna? How is the dealer? I may have mine serviced there as it is closer then the dealer I bought mine from.

fbj913 · 05-26-2012, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by marloweluke

Thanks for the above. On the Triumph parts fiche for the OEM fog lights it shows a relay (part #8). Did you need to order that relay as well or is that not necessary?

6,10,5,11,9 is all I got. The Rigid lights have all of their own wiring. I just needed a switch. I should get my brackets today to finish them up. I can't wait!!!

bross · 05-26-2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by marloweluke

Congratulations!!! Did you buy the bike in Kelowna? How is the dealer? I may have mine serviced there as it is closer then the dealer I bought mine from.

Yes bought from Bentley Motorrad. Sorry can't comment on their service as I do all my own servicing. We bought Jodie's Street Triple from them when they were still South West. The guys have always been good to deal with. We knew Dave, the general manager, back in Edmonton where we bought way too many bikes from him and it was always good dealing with him. From the Ducati forums they have one of the best Ducati techs working there.

I have TuneECU and a cable so if you're ever just looking to update maps etc. you're welcome to pop in and use it.

marloweluke · 05-26-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bross

Yes bought from Bentley Motorrad. Sorry can't comment on their service as I do all my own servicing. We bought Jodie's Street Triple from them when they were still South West. The guys have always been good to deal with. We knew Dave, the general manager, back in Edmonton where we bought way too many bikes from him and it was always good dealing with him. From the Ducati forums they have one of the best Ducati techs working there.

I have TuneECU and a cable so if you're ever just looking to update maps etc. you're welcome to pop in and use it.

Thanks for the info. I also used TuneECU to upload the latest map although it took me two cables as the first didn't work. I may have them do the first valve interval service when needed.

C5INC · 05-27-2012, 03:01 PM

Thought I'd show off my homemade lower wind deflectors. They work great at stopping the wind coming up around the tank and even helped quiet the wind noise a bit.

fbj913 · 05-27-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by C5INC

Thought I'd show off my homemade lower wind deflectors. They work great at stopping the wind coming up around the tank and even helped quiet the wind noise a bit.

Nice work

C5INC · 05-27-2012, 03:25 PM

Just got my custom made crashbar bags by "Storm". Very good quality and reasonable price. I sent him a pattern for the SW Motech bars and they fit great!

fbj913 · 05-27-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by C5INC

Just got my custom made crashbar bags by "Storm". Very good quality and reasonable price. I sent him a pattern for the SW Motech bars and they fit great!

so what happens when you crash with these on? the idea seems a bit bassakwards...

Yossarian™ · 05-27-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fbj913

so what happens when you crash with these on? the idea seems a bit bassakwards...

Nah, just put an airbag or styro peanuts in it.

Or, you could just not crash. It's what I prefer.

C5INC · 05-27-2012, 08:45 PM

What happens when you crash? Shit get's tore up! Until that happens, they make a nice place to carry spare tubes, patch kit, gloves, TP, etc.

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Originally Posted by fbj913

so what happens when you crash with these on? the idea seems a bit bassakwards...

Ronin1 · 05-28-2012, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fbj913

so what happens when you crash with these on?

Keeps your crashbars from getting scratched?

Jim

KildareMan · 05-28-2012, 12:19 PM

marloweluke · 05-28-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KildareMan

Let me guess, in ascending order:
Heated Grips
Auxiliary lights
rocket launcher?

the_babaji · 05-28-2012, 07:02 PM

Tried to find an answer with the search button, but had no success.

How do the giant loop bags stand up to the heat from the exhaust? I though I had seen a post where someone had melted a bag on their heat-shield.

I have the stock exhaust and am wondering if the bags will stand up, even in hot trail riding conditions?

05-25-2012, 05:28 PM	#12946
bross Where we riding to? Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Osoyoos, BC Oddometer: 3,527	It's home After several trips out of town I finally had time to go pick up the Tiger today. Great ride home and I love the bike. It's got all the good qualities that I loved about the CBF and those I love about the DR. Should be a great all around bike, plus the sound of that triple is beautiful music. My wife's comment as we rode away (her on her Street Triple) "I told you to buy a Triumph a long time ago!" Bottom line first impression is this is the bike I've been waiting for someone to build for a long time. I think it will be perfect for me and the riding I do.

05-28-2012, 12:19 PM	#12958
KildareMan Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: County Kildare, Ireland Oddometer: 505	__________________ I'm so clever sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I'm saying

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05-27-2012, 03:01 PM	#12951
C5INC Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Montana Oddometer: 50	Thought I'd show off my homemade lower wind deflectors. They work great at stopping the wind coming up around the tank and even helped quiet the wind noise a bit.

05-27-2012, 03:25 PM	#12953
C5INC Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Montana Oddometer: 50	Just got my custom made crashbar bags by "Storm". Very good quality and reasonable price. I sent him a pattern for the SW Motech bars and they fit great!

05-28-2012, 07:02 PM	#12960
the_babaji Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 237	Tried to find an answer with the search button, but had no success. How do the giant loop bags stand up to the heat from the exhaust? I though I had seen a post where someone had melted a bag on their heat-shield. I have the stock exhaust and am wondering if the bags will stand up, even in hot trail riding conditions?