Cheryl & Leslie's Triumph Tiger 800XC ADV to Alaska

[soph9]

I have read all your RR's and glad you stumbled upon our little thread... We wish we could do trips like this more often but as you know real life. Going away this weekend for a fall ride down to the Olympia Peninsula. 2 nights are better than none. Thanks for stopping by!

[soph9]

Our BLOGS name has changed so if anyone BMW owners out there as well as Triumph and all other makes the BLOG is now just about our travels with the bikes we own presently, BMW F650GS. Anyway, just an update that we are keeping all the Triumph stuff up and carrying on with ADV blogging, Just got back from about a 1000 KM loop around the Olympic Peninsula this weekend.

[refokus]

What model of power inverter did you use on your Alask trip. I seen where it did great, but I can't find the brand....Also, heater grips.....

BTW, you put together a great ride report. Looks like you Ladies had a blast.

[soph9]

Originally Posted by refokus

What model of power inverter did you use on your Alask trip. I seen where it did great, but I can't find the brand....Also, heater grips.....

BTW, you put together a great ride report. Looks like you Ladies had a blast.

The Inverter is a MotoMaster Eliminator and we did not have heated grips. Triumph could not get them installed in time. We just had aux lights. We did have a blast.

Go here and you can read our review of the bikes and some of the gear we used.

http://advgrrls.com/final-triumph-ti...iew-plus-gear/

[airborndad]

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Cheryl and her Sour Toe Cocktail certificate from the Downtown Hotel in Dawson City

[soph9]

Yep it is what your "bad memory" recalls....take a look at this...



Volume up!

[Oldone]

This is about the 8th time that I've been back and started all over just to make sure that I haven't missed anything. It's a great RR and so very interesting. I wanna do something that extensive too and NOT from my rocking chair! Good job!


Gary "Oldone"

Grampa’s Lake Superior Ride
Grampa’s National Monument Ride

[soph9]

Originally Posted by Oldone

This is about the 8th time that I've been back and started all over just to make sure that I haven't missed anything. It's a great RR and so very interesting. I wanna do something that extensive too and NOT from my rocking chair! Good job!


Gary "Oldone"

Grampa’s Lake Superior Ride
Grampa’s National Monument Ride

glad you enjoyed the RR,,,we hope one day to get down to your winter hang out and ride down there some day before we are stuck in rocking chairs too.

[Oldone]

Originally Posted by soph9

glad you enjoyed the RR,,,we hope one day to get down to your winter hang out and ride down there some day before we are stuck in rocking chairs too.

I'm sure you'd have a great time in our area since there's lots of variety to see. One thing for sure is don't wait too long or those rocking chairs are gonna be waiting! Good luck and thanks again.....stay safe!

Gary

[cristiano78]

Fantastic bikes & scenaries ...

[soph9]

Originally Posted by Oldone

I'm sure you'd have a great time in our area since there's lots of variety to see. One thing for sure is don't wait too long or those rocking chairs are gonna be waiting! Good luck and thanks again.....stay safe!

Gary

Planning for next years trip/trips....who knows maybe the Southwest should be on our agenda.

Originally Posted by cristiano78

Fantastic bikes & scenaries ...

Thanks...the Tigers were indeed great bikes!

[CDN_Bacon]

I was reading your blog pretty consistent until I had to travel for work... great trip, amazing write up! Apologize if you already addressed this, but did Triumph sell you the bikes and did they ever get back to you with the stalling issue? I was curious if it got resolved post trip as I was considering getting a Tiger.

[soph9]

Originally Posted by CDN_Bacon

I was reading your blog pretty consistent until I had to travel for work... great trip, amazing write up! Apologize if you already addressed this, but did Triumph sell you the bikes and did they ever get back to you with the stalling issue? I was curious if it got resolved post trip as I was considering getting a Tiger.

No deal on the Tigers could be worked out in the end. Not such a bad thing. We really do not need new bikes now but next year....we shall see.

10 days after we got back Triumph announced a world wide recall for the stalling issues and for the centre stand. A new tune for the bikes computer seems to have worked for the stalling and new springs for the centre stands also seem to be a successful fix. So, in the end all the owners of the stalling bikes should be much happier since that was addressed. Thanks for reading the RR and we are keeping the BLOG up which has tons of new stuff since our trip. Beemer related but also about other ADV rides, maintenance, DIY videos and past, present and future trips we take on whatever bikes we own.

[GaryAK]

Originally Posted by soph9

Beemer related but also about other ADV rides, maintenance, DIY videos and past, present and future trips we take on whatever bikes we own.

Leslie - you make a great point that the most important objective is to get out there and twist the throttle, not the emblem on the gas tank.

Following that logic, the most important thing you can buy for your bike is gas - everything else is gravy...

Ride on...

Gary

Previous Rides
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...ighlight=lanes

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=720826

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...laska+Triangle

[soph9]

You are correct Gary. The Blog has it all! Hope all is well!


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