Triumph Tiger 800

[browneye]

Originally Posted by Mercury264

I added another clip to the one on the right and another tool tube underneath attached with 2 pipe clamps (Jubilee Clips to you...)

I like this. I have a TON of space with the way they did the HT racks. Install one and their tray, or make my own. Or put two in there. Or a rotopax for water or something.

[Mercury264]

Originally Posted by RichardU

Be careful about putting too much weight in a tool tube mounted by the tabs, they can rip off. Also, brake cleaner will take that yellow paint right off.

I have a couple on my XR mounted in a similar manner with no issues - I only use them for MSR fuel bottles which aren't super heavy.

As for the yellow..I like the contrast with the orange on the bike

[Geology Rocks]

Originally Posted by internalcombust

It does this ^ very well. Perfect for it actually.

This is the type of trail I want to do as well as some overgrown grass double tracks.



I have a super tenerefor 2up touring, fire roads, and my alaska trip.

Joe

[cug]

Originally Posted by Geology Rocks

This is the type of trail I want to do as well as some overgrown grass double tracks.

Personally, for stuff like that I prefer a WR250R. Lighter, cheaper, tougher (less breakage on drops), easier to ride in this terrain.

I can't understand why people insist on taking 210+ kg bikes that cost 13k+ USD on trails like that. Might be that I don't have enough money for stuff like that. Or that I rather spend my money for the right tool for a job.

[motomuppet]

Originally Posted by cug

Personally, for stuff like that I prefer a WR250R. Lighter, cheaper, tougher (less breakage on drops), easier to ride in this terrain.

I can't understand why people insist on taking 210+ kg bikes that cost 13k+ USD on trails like that. Might be that I don't have enough money for stuff like that. Or that I rather spend my money for the right tool for a job.

Hav'nt we had this conversation before?

[Geology Rocks]

Originally Posted by cug

Personally, for stuff like that I prefer a WR250R. Lighter, cheaper, tougher (less breakage on drops), easier to ride in this terrain.

I can't understand why people insist on taking 210+ kg bikes that cost 13k+ USD on trails like that. Might be that I don't have enough money for stuff like that. Or that I rather spend my money for the right tool for a job.

That would be the hardest stuff I would do and it wont be the whole trail like that. Just short sections. The reason I dont want a WR or similar is because I want a bike I can ride the 100 to 500 miles to get to the trails comfortably. I have ridden a ton of miles on a bike that doesnt have good wind protection, and I do not want that again....just personal preference really. This is going to be my solo off road bike. If I want to do anything harder I will buy a WR or DR.

I do appreciate your input and opinion though.:)

Joe

[cug]

Originally Posted by motomuppet

Hav'nt we had this conversation before?

Possibly. It's still my opinion. Just can't wrap my head around it.

[cug]

Originally Posted by Geology Rocks

That would be the hardest stuff I would do and it wont be the whole trail like that. Just short sections.

I've done stuff like that on my TransAlp in Europe in the 90s. I'm over that now ... I'm not attempting that on my big bikes anymore.

[The Breeze]

Originally Posted by Geology Rocks

That would be the hardest stuff I would do and it wont be the whole trail like that. Just short sections. The reason I dont want a WR or similar is because I want a bike I can ride the 100 to 500 miles to get to the trails comfortably. I have ridden a ton of miles on a bike that doesnt have good wind protection, and I do not want that again....just personal preference really. This is going to be my solo off road bike. If I want to do anything harder I will buy a WR or DR.

I do appreciate your input and opinion though.:)

Joe

For your stated purpose (i.e., hundreds of miles of slab/light dirt to get to short sections of the stuff shown in your picture), the XC will do great.

Check out "The adventures of Tyson and Hobbes" on this website......you'll get a good idea of what an XC is capable of doing.

[Geology Rocks]

Cool..thanks for the info. I will search for the thread. It will be a bit before the purchase, spring 2013, as i m currently in a wheelchair re learning how to walk.

Thanks for the help.

Joe

[av_mech]

Originally Posted by The Breeze

Check out "The adventures of Tyson and Hobbes" on this website......you'll get a good idea of what an XC is capable of doing.

[av_mech]

Originally Posted by Geology Rocks

This is the type of trail I want to do as well as some overgrown grass double tracks.



I have a super tenerefor 2up touring, fire roads, and my alaska trip.

Joe

You mean like this?

[Geology Rocks]

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[internalcombust]

Originally Posted by cug

Personally, for stuff like that I prefer a WR250R. Lighter, cheaper, tougher (less breakage on drops), easier to ride in this terrain.

I can't understand why people insist on taking 210+ kg bikes that cost 13k+ USD on trails like that. Might be that I don't have enough money for stuff like that. Or that I rather spend my money for the right tool for a job.

It is a challenge, which makes it fun. I think what you want to use an XC for has been covered many times over. We get it, you don't want to ride challenging terrain on your tiger. Some of us enjoy it. Different strokes......as they say.

[Mr_Chris]

Originally Posted by Geology Rocks

This is the type of trail I want to do as well as some overgrown grass double tracks.



I have a super tenerefor 2up touring, fire roads, and my alaska trip.

Joe

Joel,

I'm not a good offroad rider and that wouldn't even slow me down on my XC. That line on the left I would avoid unless I had enough speed to bounce the suspension over that step, but otherwise the only concern I would have is to have the right tyre pressure and tyres for whatever I'm carrying.

Cakewalk.