Triumph Tiger 800 - Page 1013

Snapper · 12-04-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ronin1

I'll call BS on that (lower than Harley) statement, and also add a "get your ass off the seat" to it.

Now my Buell would definatly lean over further than my Roadie.

Jim

I do get my ass off the seat - you have to in the tight technical twisties where I live. The Harley was a bone stock XR1200, it corners better than most people think and it did scrape less frequently than my T800 Roadie - at least before I installed the suspension risers (shorter dog bones). Here's a spent PR2 on the HD...Clicky.

Owned BMWs before that (R1100S, R1150GS most recently) never touch down on those.

doxbike · 12-04-2012, 07:39 PM

Lowering my XC had nothing to do with flat footin' it. With a hip having a severely restricted range of motion, I had to lower it to be able to mount the damn thing, and even now, usually have it on the side stand to get on. Everybody's got different issues and reasons-do what's necessary so you can keep riding!

rkclm · 12-04-2012, 07:57 PM

Some of this talk about what is right or what is ruining the intent of the bike is just nuts. Do what you want to the bike. I don't run street tires on my XC but plenty of people do and they have fun with it. If it makes you happy do it-- just get out and ride

Mobiker · 12-04-2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by doxbike

Lowering my XC had nothing to do with flat footin' it. With a hip having a severely restricted range of motion, I had to lower it to be able to mount the damn thing, and even now, usually have it on the side stand to get on. Everybody's got different issues and reasons-do what's necessary so you can keep riding!

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Some of this talk about what is right or what is ruining the intent of the bike is just nuts. Do what you want to the bike. I don't run street tires on my XC but plenty of people do and they have fun with it. If it makes you happy do it-- just get out and ride

Exactly my point

burmbuster · 12-04-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rkclm

Some of this talk about what is right or what is ruining the intent of the bike is just nuts. Do what you want to the bike. I don't run street tires on my XC but plenty of people do and they have fun with it. If it makes you happy do it-- just get out and ride

I'm only 5'9 and have the balls of my feet on the ground when riding solo with the shock at its lowest setting. When riding two up or with luggage, I can only tip toe due to having to raise the shock. I'm fine with that. It doesn't make me nervous or uncomfortable. But that's just me. Not everyone is 6'0 tall or taller. There is nothing wrong with lowering your bike. It's what's so great about what we do. We all customize our bikes for each of us. What works for some doesn't work for others.

Mercury264 · 12-05-2012, 05:06 AM

The only time I'd like to be able to flat-foot is when I'm riding 2-up and when I'm riding 2-up I don't need much ground clearance as I'm not doing dirt. The rest of the time when I'm riding solo, I can handle the seat height just fine - the seat height on the XR is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay higher than the Tigger.

levain · 12-05-2012, 06:09 AM

Nice one guys. 2 solid pages on flat footing a motorcycle. Can we make it 3

Mercury264 · 12-05-2012, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by levain

Nice one guys. 2 solid pages on flat footing a motorcycle. Can we make it 3

Posts like this always make me giggle. What exactly do you expect to talk about in a thread like this

If the current topic du jour doesn't interest you then just ignore it....

Mr_Chris · 12-05-2012, 06:33 AM

You guys put your FEET DOWN?

:h uh

blacktiger · 12-05-2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Chris

You guys put your FEET DOWN?

:h uh

I don't have kiddies stabilisers on mine. So, yes, I put my feet down when I stop. Refer to photo top of page......

levain · 12-05-2012, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mercury264

Posts like this always make me giggle. What exactly do you expect to talk about in a thread like this

If the current topic du jour doesn't interest you then just ignore it....

I couldn't hold back any longer

ilbiker · 12-05-2012, 09:18 AM

Nope, not 3 as I am a new 800XC Owner (2012 Orange) and loving the bike. Came from building and doing my own custom Harleys for the past 25 years plus. I've built from Panheads to Shovleheads to EVO baggers and Choppers and just wanted something to tear up and play with. This bike has exceeeded my expectations and all harley stuff is gone. Nice to get out and know I can take any road or direction I want. Suspension feels a heck of a lot better than the rigids and softails I had. Putting bags and some farkels on it soon and I'll have pics from there.

browneye · 12-05-2012, 09:36 AM

Welcome to ADVrider.com!!

And a new tiger owner to boot.

blacktiger · 12-06-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ilbiker

Nope, not 3 as I am a new 800XC Owner (2012 Orange) and loving the bike. Came from building and doing my own custom Harleys for the past 25 years plus. I've built from Panheads to Shovleheads to EVO baggers and Choppers and just wanted something to tear up and play with. This bike has exceeeded my expectations and all harley stuff is gone. Nice to get out and know I can take any road or direction I want. Suspension feels a heck of a lot better than the rigids and softails I had. Putting bags and some farkels on it soon and I'll have pics from there.

Glad you're enjoying it. Welcome.

ilbiker · 12-06-2012, 07:28 PM

Thanks everyone.... learning about it and getting used to it. Completely different riding style and position from what I'm used to.

12-05-2012, 05:06 AM	#15186
Mercury264 Once you go Triple... Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Masshole Oddometer: 20,409	The only time I'd like to be able to flat-foot is when I'm riding 2-up and when I'm riding 2-up I don't need much ground clearance as I'm not doing dirt. The rest of the time when I'm riding solo, I can handle the seat height just fine - the seat height on the XR is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay higher than the Tigger. __________________ '12 Tiger 800XC '07 TE510 '02 Sprint ST '99 XR650L '99 Speed Triple

12-05-2012, 06:09 AM	#15187
levain STILL Jim Williams Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Providence, RI Oddometer: 5,951	Nice one guys. 2 solid pages on flat footing a motorcycle. Can we make it 3 __________________ Click Here! 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC 1971 Lambretta DL

12-05-2012, 06:33 AM	#15189
Mr_Chris Get away, evil car! Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Oddometer: 238	what da... You guys put your FEET DOWN? :h uh __________________ Lusting for: 2013 Triumph Trophy SE Current: 2012 Berg FE570, 2010 Street Triple R (wifey), 2011 Tiger 800 XC -- O YEA! Sold: 1975 CT90, 2008 XVS650, 2007 Rocket III Classic, 2010 Rocket III Roadster

12-05-2012, 09:36 AM	#15193
browneye PIN IT & BANG GEARS Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Oddometer: 2,501	Welcome to ADVrider.com!! And a new tiger owner to boot. __________________ Chris Brown - "The Browneye" http://www.stewardsofthesequoia.org/ • Grand Canyon Adventure Ride 2012 Laguna Seca 2012 RR • Sequoia 3-Day Campout • Thanksgiving 2012

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12-04-2012, 07:39 PM	#15182
doxbike Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Lagunatic Beach Oddometer: 135	Lowering my XC had nothing to do with flat footin' it. With a hip having a severely restricted range of motion, I had to lower it to be able to mount the damn thing, and even now, usually have it on the side stand to get on. Everybody's got different issues and reasons-do what's necessary so you can keep riding!

12-04-2012, 07:57 PM	#15183
rkclm Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Lost as usual Oddometer: 19	Some of this talk about what is right or what is ruining the intent of the bike is just nuts. Do what you want to the bike. I don't run street tires on my XC but plenty of people do and they have fun with it. If it makes you happy do it-- just get out and ride

12-05-2012, 09:18 AM	#15192
ilbiker Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Illinois Oddometer: 85	Nope, not 3 as I am a new 800XC Owner (2012 Orange) and loving the bike. Came from building and doing my own custom Harleys for the past 25 years plus. I've built from Panheads to Shovleheads to EVO baggers and Choppers and just wanted something to tear up and play with. This bike has exceeeded my expectations and all harley stuff is gone. Nice to get out and know I can take any road or direction I want. Suspension feels a heck of a lot better than the rigids and softails I had. Putting bags and some farkels on it soon and I'll have pics from there.

12-06-2012, 07:28 PM	#15195
ilbiker Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Illinois Oddometer: 85	Thanks everyone.... learning about it and getting used to it. Completely different riding style and position from what I'm used to.