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11-21-2012, 09:26 AM
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PIN IT & BANG GEARS
Joined: Dec 2009
Location: Orange County, CA
Oddometer: 2,558
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The only ones grumbling are the BMW dealers. My local BMW dealer thought I was out of my mind for even considering a Triumph. They and their elitist attitude. Oh, and problems with the 800GS? Naw, they've never, ever, had any problems with them. Plus, according to them, resale is just horrible on a Triumph, you can't hardly give them away. Hmmm...go try to find a used one. Yes, it's the BMW dealers that are grumbling. 
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11-21-2012, 10:47 AM
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Once you go Triple...
Joined: Nov 2005
Location: Masshole
Oddometer: 20,490
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 Combined 80K miles on my Triumphs with no issues other than self-induced issues (I did have a problem with my Sprint that was a known issue that was fixed, out of warranty, at no cost to myself).
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11-21-2012, 01:02 PM
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Reformed Kneedragger
Joined: Nov 2005
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Oddometer: 4,392
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 Another satisfied Tiger owner here with no regrets.
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"If you are looking for the typical ride to a restaurant, eat tacos, hold the middle finger over the food, stop and take a picture of a gravel road type ride, you probably won't be interested." - dlrides "A guy I know was the lead researcher for the University of Utah federally funded study of cellphone and texting use while driving. He found that your twice as dangerous as a drunk while using your cell phone and I think it was up to six times worse if the driver was texting."-dakardad |
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11-21-2012, 01:40 PM
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New Old Stock
Joined: Aug 2010
Location: Minerva, Ohio- Center of the Universe
Oddometer: 4,000
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One issue with the XC, not enough time to ride it.
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KLR 650- BMW K75- DRZ400S- 75 XS 650 Every bike an adventure bike... Every ride an adventure. |
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11-21-2012, 01:55 PM
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Once you go Triple...
Joined: Nov 2005
Location: Masshole
Oddometer: 20,490
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'12 Tiger 800XC '07 TE510 '02 Sprint ST '99 XR650L '99 Speed Triple |
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11-21-2012, 04:43 PM
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Permanent n00b
Joined: Nov 2008
Location: Minneapolis, MN - No more... SF Bay now.
Oddometer: 659
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Steve 2008 Versys (The Current Adventure - 2013 IBR Bound) & 2012 Tiger Explorer (The Next Adventure - Alaska and Argentina bound) IBA #37625 (Earned in 98 Awarded in 2009... Yeah I'm a little lazy sometimes...) Rustic Roads Century Progress |
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11-21-2012, 04:47 PM
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Joined: May 2009
Location: Sunny California
Oddometer: 3,506
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11-21-2012, 05:45 PM
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Waiting for Summer
Joined: Nov 2011
Location: Somewhere still too damn cold
Oddometer: 33
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Sad but true
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11-21-2012, 05:54 PM
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Banned
Joined: Sep 2008
Location: Pine Valley, California (San Diego County)
Oddometer: 912
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30k on my Tiger800XC no problems. Extremely reliable. Way more reliable than the F800GS.
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11-21-2012, 06:03 PM
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New Old Stock
Joined: Aug 2010
Location: Minerva, Ohio- Center of the Universe
Oddometer: 4,000
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Oh boy, hope we dont start the 800gs vs Tiger 800 stuff again. One guy got the banhammer for life out of that one. He was a little over the top.
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KLR 650- BMW K75- DRZ400S- 75 XS 650 Every bike an adventure bike... Every ride an adventure. |
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11-21-2012, 07:04 PM
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Banned
Joined: Sep 2008
Location: Pine Valley, California (San Diego County)
Oddometer: 912
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11-21-2012, 07:16 PM
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Joined: May 2009
Location: Sunny California
Oddometer: 3,506
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11-21-2012, 07:54 PM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2010
Location: High plains
Oddometer: 297
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heated gear controller location?
I've been commuting all fall, temps down as low as 20F, with no heated gear. Doing so with heated grips has made me think how great heated gear would be, so I've just had delivered a heated jacket liner. Permanent mount controller. Looks all very simple to install - except where to mount the controller.
The obvious and easy location would be just below the seat, left side. Easy drill through plastic, can reach when riding. But, right next to the knob is a LED, which would be best placed in one's line of sight. Sure doesn't seem anywhere obvious up at the front of the bike for a mount. Experiences anyone? Otherwise out of sight it goes.
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It's no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society |
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11-22-2012, 01:43 AM
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Studly Adventurer
Joined: Oct 2006
Location: County Kildare, Ireland
Oddometer: 512
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11-22-2012, 02:17 AM
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New Old Stock
Joined: Aug 2010
Location: Minerva, Ohio- Center of the Universe
Oddometer: 4,000
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It was X-Country Rider, from San Diego. Actually started the Show Us You Triumph Tiger 800 XC photos thread. Now? Persona no grata.
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KLR 650- BMW K75- DRZ400S- 75 XS 650 Every bike an adventure bike... Every ride an adventure. ThomasVolomitz screwed with this post 11-22-2012 at 03:33 AM |
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