Triumph Tiger 800 - Page 1075

blacktiger · 03-05-2013, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dirt donkey

I just ordered the seat from proitalia it was on back order for 2 weeks and is now getting into production. Triumph went with some new 3d gel material since the old style got very hot from sitting in the sun. It lowers the height by 20mm (25.4mm=1") so it should be a good (necessary) upgrade for my lower stature.

Slight correction for you.

jmcg · 03-05-2013, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 59Steve

dont post much but changed my Speed for a Tiger Road..great bike

Very nice.

Love that blue..

JM.

Seve · 03-05-2013, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jmcg

Very nice.

Love that blue..

JM.

Ditto

That is a great looking bike !

fbj913 · 03-05-2013, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ilbiker

Looking to get away from my garbage swap meet special helmet and deciding on which one i like the best. Tried the Neotech and liked it but not sure how it would be off road (20% off road) and the mod front. Buddy keeps telling me full face is the only way to go as all the new tech and better venting are with those. I am partial to the Arai G4 Dual Sport as i like the visor and it looks to have good venting or even the G3.
So i'm asking What are the Tiger riders running and why? I know this is a nnob question but real world experience from others is better than any test and even if i like it, might still be not good in other ways.

XD4 all day every day. long highway trips I take the visor off and it's smooth and breathes great. i don't fiddle with tented visors. i just bring along goggles.

Kawidad · 03-05-2013, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ilbiker

Looking to get away from my garbage swap meet special helmet and deciding on which one i like the best. Tried the Neotech and liked it but not sure how it would be off road (20% off road) and the mod front. Buddy keeps telling me full face is the only way to go as all the new tech and better venting are with those. I am partial to the Arai G4 Dual Sport as i like the visor and it looks to have good venting or even the G3.
So i'm asking What are the Tiger riders running and why? I know this is a nnob question but real world experience from others is better than any test and even if i like it, might still be not good in other ways.

Shoei Neotec for me.

I don't like having a visor at higher road speeds. The Neo works well in the dirt or on the street. It vents really well and is comfortable. The only downsides are it is a very physically large and heavy helmet.

Kawidad · 03-05-2013, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dirt donkey

I just ordered the seat from proitalia it was on back order for 2 weeks and is now getting into production. Triumph went with some new 3d gel material since the old style got very hot from sitting in the sun. It lowers the height by 20mm (24mm=1") so it should be a good (necessary) upgrade for my lower stature.

I look forward to some photos and a review.

Poweranger · 03-05-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 59Steve

dont post much but changed my Speed for a Tiger Road..great bike

Did they have the upper mud guard "beak" in stock for your roadie. I tried to get one here in the US and the dealer could not even find it for the new blue 13 model.

lmychajluk · 03-05-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Poweranger

Did they have the upper mud guard "beak" in stock for your roadie. I tried to get one here in the US and the dealer could not even find it for the new blue 13 model.

I'm picking up my '13 Sapphire Blue Roadie this Saturday (hopefully). The dealer is installing some factory farkles for me as I type this, which was to include the beak (they said 'everything' was in...), so the blue beaks are available in the US.

The Toad · 03-05-2013, 11:22 AM

New (too me) Tiger is home and resting in the garage.. im looking for a center stand and thinking I read something about recall's on the center stand???

Do I stay away from the OEM?

Also, why is the rear seat grey (light black at least) and not the same color/material as the front portion???

thanks,
-Brian

Poweranger · 03-05-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by The Toad

New (too me) Tiger is home and resting in the garage.. im looking for a center stand and thinking I read something about recall's on the center stand???

Do I stay away from the OEM?

Also, why is the rear seat grey (light black at least) and not the same color/material as the front portion???

thanks,
-Brian

No problem with the OEM. I think they made the changes to it around a year ago now. I purchased one and installed it myself. Works great.

Poweranger · 03-05-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by lmychajluk

I'm picking up my '13 Sapphire Blue Roadie this Saturday (hopefully). The dealer is installing some factory farkles for me as I type this, which was to include the beak (they said 'everything' was in...), so the blue beaks are available in the US.

It has been a few months so I will check back with my dealer. Sounds like it is available now.

Thanks.

XCRider803 · 03-05-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by The Toad

New (too me) Tiger is home and resting in the garage.. im looking for a center stand and thinking I read something about recall's on the center stand???

Do I stay away from the OEM?

Also, why is the rear seat grey (light black at least) and not the same color/material as the front portion???

thanks,
-Brian

"light black"

They're all like that, funky. Maybe they got a deal on material or something.

OEM center stand works great for me, haven't heard anyone complain since the design change.

fbj913 · 03-05-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The Toad

New (too me) Tiger is home and resting in the garage.. im looking for a center stand and thinking I read something about recall's on the center stand???

Do I stay away from the OEM?

Also, why is the rear seat grey (light black at least) and not the same color/material as the front portion???

thanks,
-Brian

triumph center stand is fine.

because that's how they are made from the factory.

Rob Dirt · 03-05-2013, 01:16 PM

Maybe the pass seat color is supposed to help hide boot scuff marks. Mine is scratched to hell from my boots. I agree that it looks off.

HelmetHead Cycle · 03-05-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Dirt

Maybe the pass seat color is supposed to help hide boot scuff marks. Mine is scratched to hell from my boots. I agree that it looks off.

If you first put your left foot on the peg and get on like a horse - and get off the same way, you won't be hitting your rear seat with your boot.

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