Triumph Tiger 800

[elan]

Originally Posted by jimjim

You need to install Eastern Beaver's 3 circuit solution.

http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Pr...3_circuit.html

That's a pretty trick setup! If you knew the basics of 12vdc and could solder, it would be pretty easy to build your own as well.

[jimjim]

Originally Posted by elan

That's a pretty trick setup! If you knew the basics of 12vdc and could solder, it would be pretty easy to build your own as well.

Fits nicely under the seat also.



As far as building your own yes you could but after taking time to locate the parts and putting it together I feel you'd be way ahead by just buying it from Eastern Beaver.

[Bueller]

Originally Posted by Snapper

Well I'm just a neutral party here... not ragging on the roadie vs the XC because I think both will drag stuff at steep lean angles. XC has greater ground clearence, but that will largely be offset by fact that its suspenders are significantly softer. And if you missed my earlier post with pix, I've run both a 100/90-19 and a 110/80-19 Anakee2 and the former was quite short on cornering tread compared to the later..... the 90/90-21 Anakee2 I saw was even worse.

I'd be afraid to corner that hard on the XC just due to the front tire - but that's just me.

And that's exactly what I was trying to point out. When you consider all factors, the extra height of the XC does not buy it better road handling or faster corner speeds.

[Bueller]

Originally Posted by dirtconnector

I quit, I lose son, You're The Winner.



I'm done w/ the pissing contest. From here out I'll respect the thread try to post constructive info. Thanks to everyone that has posted up in this wealth of knowledge on a TITS UP motorcycle.

I didn't know it was a pissing contest. I thought it was a discussion.

My apologies. I had no idea you were so fragile.

[RichardU]

Do you know anyone who knows how to stay on the bike?

Originally Posted by bluesman

I feel for you...but if it makes you feel any better...

Last week I spent "straightening" my friend Vstrom that went down at 20-30 mph on hard unpaved surface and bent not only passenger footpeg holder badly but it's mounts to frame and twisted square profile it mounted to.

Last year my other friend on FJR1300 went down at 10 mph, bike slid, hit something (no idea what) and broke off whole massive lug that holds motor in place.

I went down on bulletproof Suzuki DR800 on cobblestone at 60 kmph and only front wheel hittin curb saved my bike frame. However, It got kinked by crashbar that was punched through by piece of stone - go figure. No, I did not even mention it to insurance :) just kept riding it.

My other friend went down with Tiger 800 XC on gravel/clay road at 100 kmph. Scratched plastic, crashbar and sheared off indicator.

Another guy I know went down with 990 Adventure at probably 50 kmph and basically totalled bike.
At same time other guy with 990 went down at 80 kmph at almost same road and - nothing....

[doxbike]

I just used a Powerlet splitter to 2 cigarette plugs to power the gps and satellite radio. mounted 2 marine broom hangers to the handle bars. Gps sits over the speedo via a 3" rammount to a ball in the front windshield bracket.

Move the 30 amp fuse see my post and pix you don't want to have to do this on the trail.
http://www.triumphtalk.com/showthrea...ter-Fuse/page2

sorry I can't post the pic here but all were on my puter that fried. Check my other posts over there for quick and easy farkles. Let me know if you've got any questions

Originally Posted by browneye

So either way, if the powerlet is always hot, is there a switched wire provided up there? Otherwise I can tap into the park lamp or something. For a Garmin it's like half an amp.

[browneye]

Originally Posted by doxbike

Move the 30 amp fuse see my post and pix you don't want to have to do this on the trail.
http://www.triumphtalk.com/showthrea...ter-Fuse/page2

At least have one along with, eh?

[Flying Dave]

Originally Posted by Jblk9695

Would an AI (adobe illustrater) file work for you?? If so I can email or PM the file to you.

Jerry

Not sure. I will ask and find out. Thank you.

[JNRobert]

Originally Posted by Bueller

And that's exactly what I was trying to point out. When you consider all factors, the extra height of the XC does not buy it better road handling or faster corner speeds.

Ive enjoyed your contributions to this thread. Just out of interest did you try both before settling on the Roadie? (and my apologies if you've already posted on this, this thread is too mammoth to catch everything. In fact I wish there was a dedicated comparison thread).

[bluesman]

Originally Posted by RichardU

Do you know anyone who knows how to stay on the bike?

Yes, but he does not ride!

[Bueller]

Originally Posted by JNRobert

Ive enjoyed your contributions to this thread. Just out of interest did you try both before settling on the Roadie? (and my apologies if you've already posted on this, this thread is too mammoth to catch everything. In fact I wish there was a dedicated comparison thread).

Yes, but not at 10/10ths riding since they weren't my bikes. It really just comes down to personal choice and intended usage. They are both fine bikes. For me personally I knew almost immediately the roadie was the better bike for me.

[KildareMan]

Originally Posted by doxbike

I just used a Powerlet splitter to 2 cigarette plugs to power the gps and satellite radio. mounted 2 marine broom hangers to the handle bars. Gps sits over the speedo via a 3" rammount to a ball in the front windshield bracket.

Move the 30 amp fuse see my post and pix you don't want to have to do this on the trail.
http://www.triumphtalk.com/showthrea...ter-Fuse/page2

sorry I can't post the pic here but all were on my puter that fried. Check my other posts over there for quick and easy farkles. Let me know if you've got any questions

Here's mine

[doxbike]

Originally Posted by browneye

At least have one along with, eh?

It could take a couple of hours on the road (more at night) vs 30 seconds after the relocation

[markbvt]

Originally Posted by Yossarian™

The powerlet socket at the steering head is switched with the ignition.

No it's not. It's always live.

EDIT: I see I'm late to the party; this was already covered a page ago.

To stop this post from being totally useless, I'll reply to the destroyed passenger footpeg discussion instead. I agree with Bluesman, I'd just get the footpeg bracket welded back on and be done with it. Insurance companies are far too quick to total an otherwise-fine bike. I probably wouldn't even report it to insurance, just fix it myself.

--mark

[dwoodward]

Originally Posted by browneye

So either way, if the powerlet is always hot, is there a switched wire provided up there? Otherwise I can tap into the park lamp or something. For a Garmin it's like half an amp.

The heated grip connector is a 3-pin Econoseal connector that has switched, unswitched, and ground. Eastern Beaver carries them. The Aux light connector also has those, but it's a slightly harder to find part (AMP 40/70 Multi-Lock, 4 pin). Both are under the tank, right up at the steering head.