Tiger 955i - Your Opinions - Page 14

Photo Boy · 08-13-2012, 07:18 PM

Yeah, the Palmer screen is great!

I'd be glad to get ABS brakes with the Tiger 800, had them for years on various BMWs and I'm a firm believer in their value.

Here's a link to Rick's Motorsports Electrics http://www.ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/ for new stators, regulators etc. Hopefully you won't need it.

Best wishes for many happy miles on your Girlie. At only 20K now, you're just at the beginning of a great ride!

jphish · 08-13-2012, 07:36 PM

Thanks for the link - nice to have - "just in case". Do you commute on yours ? And did you buy it new ? One guy in Seattle has 105K on his girlie - still runs well & well cared for. But he got it new in 2001. I sold my Uly, St1300 & KLR last year - decluttering phase of life. Now down to 2 tiggers - so expect the miles to start piling up on them both. No regrets - even tho the Uly WAS a very fun road beast. Retired now - so no commute miles for me - just camping / fishing / fun miles. YAHOO! If you do test ride the 800 - be curious about your impressions. TTFN, j

Photo Boy · 08-13-2012, 07:44 PM

I do commute 40 miles round trip maybe 1/3 to 1/2 of the time. I also do trips to the mtns of N GA, Tenn, N.C. VA, WVA, etc at least twice a year plus weekend rides of about 150 miles most weekends. I did buy it new in February of 2006. Traded a 2004 BMW R1150RT with 20K miles straight up for it.

I did demo the 8000 roadie about a year ago. Very nice bike, with an engine that likes to rev., good power, much smaller feel and lighter weight, lower seat though I'm used to a tall Russell, narrower front tire seemed to fall into turns quicker, much less wind protection, similar engine heat on the right side only noticable whe wearing jeans instead of riding overpants.

I liked it!

DC,Chad · 08-14-2012, 02:43 PM

Well I got there in the end had me tigger since April I kind of forgot about this thread

Since I've had it I've had heeps of help from the chaps over at the tiger triple forum and the mods so far are

Palmer screen and brackets , heated grips , rox risers , big feck off HID spots and HIDs in the headlights,
Corbin seat , one off zumo mount , Remus revolution titainium , Koso volt meter .Mustangs lowered foot pegs touratech hand guards

Next on the list is K+N filter Tor tune and Airbox mod.

If you talking bang for your buck Nothing really beats this bike.

jphish · 08-14-2012, 03:44 PM

Triplechad - "bang for the buck" - you're right about that. Girlies are getting harder to find on this side of the pond. Looks like you & Bobnoxious snagged a few good ones though. Cheers, j

bobnoxious67 · 08-15-2012, 07:03 AM

First ride impressions:

-Ooh...runs smooth and quiet.
-May need an aftermarket muffler so I can hear that sweet triple note better
-Pulls like a freight train from idle to redline...holy crap!
-Can't believe how low I can lug in 6th gear and still have it pull cleanly.
-Handles extremely well...was kind of shocked at my lack of chicken strip already.
-The wife likes it, is fairly comfortable on the back, and feels confident that she'll be ok riding it solo if she wants
-Has no problem pushing us along 2-up at 80+ mph
-It sure does make people look
-immediately took it on a dirt road while we were 2-up...no problems, and we were both pleasantly surprised at how smooth it was (road had plenty of potholes
-I need the bars a little closer to me
-2-up on the gravel, I could feel how light the front end is

Overall, I really like it...I think it may be a keeper. Now to farkle, starting with bags/racks for bags

Liza · 08-17-2012, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobnoxious67

-Has no problem pushing us along 2-up at 80+ mph

when the hell were we going 80mph?

CajunRider · 08-17-2012, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liza

when the hell were we going 80mph?

Uh-oh..... BUSTED!!!!

MTKNZ · 08-23-2012, 03:50 PM

I just brought home my first Girlie.... and my wife approves!

2004 in black with no stripes and 46k miles, it is no garage queen, but damn it is comfortable to ride and it makes me smile every time I get on!
Currently trying to track down the original owner and check the service history of the bike and any mods made.
I can see a lot of miles in my future.....

bobnoxious67 · 08-23-2012, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTKNZ

I just brought home my first Girlie.... and my wife approves!

2004 in black with no stripes and 46k miles, it is no garage queen, but damn it is comfortable to ride and it makes me smile every time I get on!
Currently trying to track down the original owner and check the service history of the bike and any mods made.
I can see a lot of miles in my future.....

Congrats!

My experience is the same so far...2 up is successful and thumbs up from the wife (even on dirt roads), and the wife enjoyed it solo

. First words when she came back..."it's fast"

HI378 · 08-23-2012, 06:39 PM

Just got 2005 Triumph Tiger 955i and dying to get it on the road. But have to wait until Sunday for a long ride.My question is can the footpegs be lowered?

Photo Boy · 08-23-2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HI378

Just got 2005 Triumph Tiger 955i and dying to get it on the road. But have to wait until Sunday for a long ride.My question is can the footpegs be lowered?

Yes. http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/4706/881/

jphish · 08-23-2012, 07:46 PM

I think 'Mustang' on tigertriple.com site also makes dropped pegs - I have his standard pegs & like 'em.

2tallnwide · 08-24-2012, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HI378

Just got 2005 Triumph Tiger 955i and dying to get it on the road. But have to wait until Sunday for a long ride.My question is can the footpegs be lowered?

I put the 1" lower Mustang pegs on my '05, combined with the taller, flatter, more rearward room Corbin seat to make the Tiger really comfy for me now...

goodcat8 · 08-26-2012, 01:02 AM

Has anyone modified the front light fairing? Try as I may I can't fall in love with the bulbous'ness of it...

08-13-2012, 07:18 PM	#196
Photo Boy Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Oddometer: 54	Yeah, the Palmer screen is great! I'd be glad to get ABS brakes with the Tiger 800, had them for years on various BMWs and I'm a firm believer in their value. Here's a link to Rick's Motorsports Electrics http://www.ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/ for new stators, regulators etc. Hopefully you won't need it. Best wishes for many happy miles on your Girlie. At only 20K now, you're just at the beginning of a great ride! Photo Boy screwed with this post 08-13-2012 at 07:26 PM

08-14-2012, 02:43 PM	#199
DC,Chad Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: wickford, essex, UK Oddometer: 255	Well I got there in the end had me tigger since April I kind of forgot about this thread Since I've had it I've had heeps of help from the chaps over at the tiger triple forum and the mods so far are Palmer screen and brackets , heated grips , rox risers , big feck off HID spots and HIDs in the headlights, Corbin seat , one off zumo mount , Remus revolution titainium , Koso volt meter .Mustangs lowered foot pegs touratech hand guards Next on the list is K+N filter Tor tune and Airbox mod. If you talking bang for your buck Nothing really beats this bike. __________________ back on a GS natural balance has been restored RD03 Africa twin slowly coming together

08-15-2012, 07:03 AM	#201
bobnoxious67 Baby steps... Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Marion, MA Oddometer: 1,771	First ride impressions: -Ooh...runs smooth and quiet. -May need an aftermarket muffler so I can hear that sweet triple note better -Pulls like a freight train from idle to redline...holy crap! -Can't believe how low I can lug in 6th gear and still have it pull cleanly. -Handles extremely well...was kind of shocked at my lack of chicken strip already. -The wife likes it, is fairly comfortable on the back, and feels confident that she'll be ok riding it solo if she wants -Has no problem pushing us along 2-up at 80+ mph -It sure does make people look -immediately took it on a dirt road while we were 2-up...no problems, and we were both pleasantly surprised at how smooth it was (road had plenty of potholes -I need the bars a little closer to me -2-up on the gravel, I could feel how light the front end is Overall, I really like it...I think it may be a keeper. Now to farkle, starting with bags/racks for bags __________________ "turn it on man, turn it on-whatever, whoever you are-TURN THE FAWKER ON!" -Herbert Foster Gunnison 01 Girlie 09 TE450

08-23-2012, 03:50 PM	#204
MTKNZ Touring Kiwi Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Texas right now.... Oddometer: 97	another convert... I just brought home my first Girlie.... and my wife approves! 2004 in black with no stripes and 46k miles, it is no garage queen, but damn it is comfortable to ride and it makes me smile every time I get on! Currently trying to track down the original owner and check the service history of the bike and any mods made. I can see a lot of miles in my future..... __________________ If you can't laugh at yourself, you're just not paying attention!

08-23-2012, 06:39 PM	#206
HI378 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 10	2005 Tiger in green Just got 2005 Triumph Tiger 955i and dying to get it on the road. But have to wait until Sunday for a long ride.My question is can the footpegs be lowered?

08-13-2012, 07:36 PM	#197
jphish Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Tumwater Wa Oddometer: 596	Thanks for the link - nice to have - "just in case". Do you commute on yours ? And did you buy it new ? One guy in Seattle has 105K on his girlie - still runs well & well cared for. But he got it new in 2001. I sold my Uly, St1300 & KLR last year - decluttering phase of life. Now down to 2 tiggers - so expect the miles to start piling up on them both. No regrets - even tho the Uly WAS a very fun road beast. Retired now - so no commute miles for me - just camping / fishing / fun miles. YAHOO! If you do test ride the 800 - be curious about your impressions. TTFN, j

08-13-2012, 07:44 PM	#198
Photo Boy Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Oddometer: 54	I do commute 40 miles round trip maybe 1/3 to 1/2 of the time. I also do trips to the mtns of N GA, Tenn, N.C. VA, WVA, etc at least twice a year plus weekend rides of about 150 miles most weekends. I did buy it new in February of 2006. Traded a 2004 BMW R1150RT with 20K miles straight up for it. I did demo the 8000 roadie about a year ago. Very nice bike, with an engine that likes to rev., good power, much smaller feel and lighter weight, lower seat though I'm used to a tall Russell, narrower front tire seemed to fall into turns quicker, much less wind protection, similar engine heat on the right side only noticable whe wearing jeans instead of riding overpants. I liked it!

08-14-2012, 03:44 PM	#200
jphish Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Tumwater Wa Oddometer: 596	Triplechad - "bang for the buck" - you're right about that. Girlies are getting harder to find on this side of the pond. Looks like you & Bobnoxious snagged a few good ones though. Cheers, j

08-23-2012, 07:46 PM	#208
jphish Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Tumwater Wa Oddometer: 596	I think 'Mustang' on tigertriple.com site also makes dropped pegs - I have his standard pegs & like 'em.

08-26-2012, 01:02 AM	#210
goodcat8 I can pass this guy..... Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles Oddometer: 2,789	Has anyone modified the front light fairing? Try as I may I can't fall in love with the bulbous'ness of it... __________________ 2012 Triumph Bonneville 2006 Suzuki Vstrom 650 and 19 Others... Prior: 3rd Battalion - 6th Marines - 2nd Marine Division - Lima Company - 2nd Platoon - 0311

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