Triumph Tiger 800 - Page 860

bross · 05-23-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bluesman

For those Tiger owners, who gets "oh, but it is not KTM" from orange guys - radiator on Tiger made by KTM

Yes, radiators is KTM side business..some aprilias got those too.
It is stamped on radiator

As long as the water pumps aren't KTM then we're OK.

bluesman · 05-23-2012, 01:30 PM

Watch for radiator leaks!

bigtallguy · 05-23-2012, 04:30 PM

Got these in today, can't wait to try them out!

SMIFFXC · 05-23-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bigtallguy

Got these in today, can't wait to try them out!

+1. Mine are going on next week.

Marsh Tiger · 05-23-2012, 05:34 PM

That looks familiar...

the_babaji · 05-23-2012, 07:04 PM

Anyone with the Pivot Pegz MK-III?

How do you like 'em?

Just got a set today, still getting used to them. Haven't yet had a chance to try them on the trails.

I am having the hardest time getting comfortable shifting with them. They are so wide it has really narrow the gap between the peg and the shift lever. Had to adjust the shift lever up, then down, still shifting like a clutz. Keep finding neutral up shifting from first, instead of second gear. I couldn't imagine trying to operate the shifter while standing on the pegs.

I hope it gets better.

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Fallacy · 05-23-2012, 07:30 PM

I am loving the K60's on my Tiger, 4200 miles on them so far and the rear is good for that much more.
The front appears to be able to last forever. I have a second set just waiting to go to Alaska...only 30 days to departure.

the_babaji · 05-23-2012, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fallacy

I am loving the K60's on my Tiger, 4200 miles on them so far and the rear is good for that much more.
The front appears to be able to last forever. I have a second set just waiting to go to Alaska...only 30 days to departure.

+1 got them on the rear, have put about the same mileage on them,.and chunks left. Handle pretty well too!

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Flying Dave · 05-23-2012, 08:10 PM

Wow. I like that blue. I would have gotten that I think over the orange had it been available.

For the US folks, where are you finding the best pricing on the K60's??

av_mech · 05-23-2012, 08:14 PM

Has anybody found a good source for replacement air filters in the US? Anybody installed a K&N? I'm miles away from a dealer.

av_mech · 05-23-2012, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nxtdoor

I have read through a lot of this thread and haven't seen many references to off road performance of then XC.

I am interested in this bikes ability when comes to a little tougher of reading such as the passes in Colorado like Engineer, Ophir, etc passes. Has anyone tried one of these passes with an XC?

Jeff

Done here in THIS post and THIS post from my thread. If you want to see some of what this bike is capable of, the rest of my thread is a pretty good read. Click the signature.

bigtallguy · 05-23-2012, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fallacy

I am loving the K60's on my Tiger, 4200 miles on them so far and the rear is good for that much more.
The front appears to be able to last forever. I have a second set just waiting to go to Alaska...only 30 days to departure.

I'm leaving in 29 days for AK also, planning to wear out the oem tires about halfway through, then switch to the k60's. Guess I'll see you up there

swimmer · 05-23-2012, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by av_mech

Has anybody found a good source for replacement air filters in the US? Anybody installed a K&N? I'm miles away from a dealer.

K&N have a pretty shitty reputation for air filters. Flows good amount of air but filtering is not great. I've read enough that NFW I'd use on any vehicle I own. Just one dipshits opinion.

av_mech · 05-23-2012, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swimmer

K&N have a pretty shitty reputation for air filters. Flows good amount of air but filtering is not great. I've read enough that NFW I'd use on any vehicle I own. Just one dipshits opinion.

I've never run one, but I've heard the same things. They were the only option that came up when I searched for an online retailer that carries Triumph filters. I really want to set up a dirt bike style pre-filter. I know Uni down in Australia made one for the Tiger, but I haven't checked to see if anyone else has made one. Guess I can always "engineer" one. But, I still need a new filter for the box. Am I best just to call my dealer that is 850 miles away and have a genuine Triumph filter shipped?

cug · 05-23-2012, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by av_mech

Am I best just to call my dealer that is 850 miles away and have a genuine Triumph filter shipped?

Is that what you're looking for:

http://www.bikebandit.com/2012-trium...4268#sch740809

?

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05-23-2012, 01:30 PM	#12887
bluesman Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Hoegaarden, Belgium Oddometer: 2,993	Watch for radiator leaks!

05-23-2012, 07:04 PM	#12891
the_babaji Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 237	Anyone with the Pivot Pegz MK-III? How do you like 'em? Just got a set today, still getting used to them. Haven't yet had a chance to try them on the trails. I am having the hardest time getting comfortable shifting with them. They are so wide it has really narrow the gap between the peg and the shift lever. Had to adjust the shift lever up, then down, still shifting like a clutz. Keep finding neutral up shifting from first, instead of second gear. I couldn't imagine trying to operate the shifter while standing on the pegs. I hope it gets better. : Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2

05-23-2012, 07:30 PM	#12892
Fallacy Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Oddometer: 94	I am loving the K60's on my Tiger, 4200 miles on them so far and the rear is good for that much more. The front appears to be able to last forever. I have a second set just waiting to go to Alaska...only 30 days to departure.

05-23-2012, 08:10 PM	#12894
Flying Dave Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville Oddometer: 104	Wow. I like that blue. I would have gotten that I think over the orange had it been available. For the US folks, where are you finding the best pricing on the K60's??