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Voluhzia · 01-05-2013, 07:23 PM

I had concerns about engine noise, dealer, at my request contacted Triumph USA and they authorized to remove the head cover and adjust valves and timing. All three exhaust valve tappet shims were replaced.

I don't thing the air filter change is a pain, but tank removal with all the draining, pinching and stuff...

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Tropical Bird · 01-06-2013, 03:25 AM

Hello all

I had about 500 km on a black TEX this weekend, courtesy of my (very good) local dealer.

Great bike.

I will be buying one this week.

The only things that annoy me:

- The screen - the bike had the factory tall screen. I'm 5' 10", average build, and the only position that was useable was full down - full up and in the middle were just awful - too much buffeting.

- The bars are about an inch (25mm) too wide.

The screen is easy fixed with a Madstad.

I was wondering if any of you TEX owners have either chopped your bars down, or replaced them with narrower ones?

Thanks.

Pacific · 01-06-2013, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Tropical Bird

I was wondering if any of you TEX owners have either chopped your bars down, or replaced them with narrower ones?

There are certainly other bars that will fit. I haven't had the grips off to see where the wires route, but that would be the only concern about shortening or replacing them. Heated grip electrics go through the wires, and by all reports, it's a bear of a job. My 800XC bars were drilled to keep the housings in place. Measure twice, cut once!

fbj913 · 01-06-2013, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by snakeroll

The HD4X Hybrid OAT is the reccomended coolant for the Triumph Explorer. What do you guys use that you can get from some place like AutoZone and not the "stealer ship". Any thoughts?

are you looking for a cheaper coolant? If your going to spend that much money on a bike, shouldn't you keep good it running with the best stuff?

Pecha72 · 01-06-2013, 09:45 AM

No big savings to be made on this. Put short: I wouldn't mess around with it. But that's just my 0.02.

Big Jon · 01-06-2013, 11:11 AM

I'm pretty cheap, but am still sticking with what Trump suggests...

Tropical Bird · 01-06-2013, 04:49 PM

I rode it again this morning back to the dealers.

The bars aren't that bad...you can get used to them...

iddy · 01-06-2013, 05:04 PM

Zerex G-05 is a Hoat antifreeze it would be the same formula as Triumph Hoat do not confuse Hoat with Oat though cause that is bad. Will make jelly if mixed.

snakeroll · 01-07-2013, 12:48 PM

Thanks guys. I'm not trying to go cheap but just looking for options if the need would arise. The OAT and HOAT concepts are new to me and I was trying to get a "feel" for the experiences you guys may have had. Thankyou for your replies. I would enjoy any other information, as well.

snakeroll · 01-07-2013, 01:05 PM

Iddy,
Your reply was very interesting to me. So you cannot mix the HOAT and OAT?

SkiFastBadly · 01-07-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by snakeroll

Iddy,
Your reply was very interesting to me. So you cannot mix the HOAT and OAT?

NO, and also keep the little lambs away from the ivy.

gregdee · 01-08-2013, 05:33 PM

With regard to aux lights what are they really there for? I try like hell to not ride at night so in my case I would assume that the aux lights were there to get you noticed. What do you all say?

Of those of you that have the Triumph aux lights/fog lights, do you like them and are they worth the price. I like the idea of just having them plug right in.

Pacific · 01-08-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gregdee

With regard to aux lights what are they really there for? I try like hell to not ride at night so in my case I would assume that the aux lights were there to get you noticed. What do you all say?

Of those of you that have the Triumph aux lights/fog lights, do you like them and are they worth the price. I like the idea of just having them plug right in.

I have aux lights on all my bikes. Too many deer in my area to ride at night. I have them solely to make me a little more conspicuous. They work, too, as does the bright TEx headlight. I don't rely on them, but they don't hurt.

I ordered PIAA's, then returned them and went with the (slightly more expensive) OEM lights because of the simplicity of installation.

Voluhzia · 01-08-2013, 06:09 PM

I like my OEM too... They don't light as far as the headlights but wide and very visible from distance in day and night time

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gregdee · 01-09-2013, 06:08 AM

How are you guys powering your auxiliaries like powerlet sockets or gps units? Have you added a fuse block and then wired from there? Is there a good way to tie into the existing electrical system or do you just run a lead directly from the battery to a fuse block or similar device?

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01-05-2013, 07:23 PM	#3556
Voluhzia iExplorer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Cary, North Carolina Oddometer: 1,280	I had concerns about engine noise, dealer, at my request contacted Triumph USA and they authorized to remove the head cover and adjust valves and timing. All three exhaust valve tappet shims were replaced. I don't thing the air filter change is a pain, but tank removal with all the draining, pinching and stuff... Facebook Nova Scotia on Explorer __________________ 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer http://novascotiaexplorer.blogspot.com/

01-06-2013, 03:25 AM	#3557
Tropical Bird From the front line Joined: Dec 2004 Oddometer: 970	Hello all I had about 500 km on a black TEX this weekend, courtesy of my (very good) local dealer. Great bike. I will be buying one this week. The only things that annoy me: - The screen - the bike had the factory tall screen. I'm 5' 10", average build, and the only position that was useable was full down - full up and in the middle were just awful - too much buffeting. - The bars are about an inch (25mm) too wide. The screen is easy fixed with a Madstad. I was wondering if any of you TEX owners have either chopped your bars down, or replaced them with narrower ones? Thanks. __________________ Sound, sound the clarion, fill the fife! To all the sensual world proclaim. One crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name.

01-06-2013, 11:11 AM	#3561
Big Jon Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: SW Iowa Oddometer: 141	I'm pretty cheap, but am still sticking with what Trump suggests... __________________ JON

01-06-2013, 04:49 PM	#3562
Tropical Bird From the front line Joined: Dec 2004 Oddometer: 970	I rode it again this morning back to the dealers. The bars aren't that bad...you can get used to them... __________________ Sound, sound the clarion, fill the fife! To all the sensual world proclaim. One crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name.

01-06-2013, 09:45 AM	#3560
Pecha72 Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: Helsinki, Finland Oddometer: 1,407	No big savings to be made on this. Put short: I wouldn't mess around with it. But that's just my 0.02.

01-06-2013, 05:04 PM	#3563
iddy Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: castaic ca. Oddometer: 48	Zerex G-05 is a Hoat antifreeze it would be the same formula as Triumph Hoat do not confuse Hoat with Oat though cause that is bad. Will make jelly if mixed.

01-07-2013, 12:48 PM	#3564
snakeroll n00b Joined: Oct 2012 Location: TN USA Oddometer: 6	Thanks guys. I'm not trying to go cheap but just looking for options if the need would arise. The OAT and HOAT concepts are new to me and I was trying to get a "feel" for the experiences you guys may have had. Thankyou for your replies. I would enjoy any other information, as well.

01-07-2013, 01:05 PM	#3565
snakeroll n00b Joined: Oct 2012 Location: TN USA Oddometer: 6	Iddy, Your reply was very interesting to me. So you cannot mix the HOAT and OAT?

01-08-2013, 05:33 PM	#3567
gregdee Motocampist Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Tijeras, NM Oddometer: 188	Aux lights With regard to aux lights what are they really there for? I try like hell to not ride at night so in my case I would assume that the aux lights were there to get you noticed. What do you all say? Of those of you that have the Triumph aux lights/fog lights, do you like them and are they worth the price. I like the idea of just having them plug right in. __________________ To Moab for Ice Cream Two Tigers go to Big Bend

01-08-2013, 06:09 PM	#3569
Voluhzia iExplorer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Cary, North Carolina Oddometer: 1,280	I like my OEM too... They don't light as far as the headlights but wide and very visible from distance in day and night time Facebook Nova Scotia on Explorer __________________ 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer http://novascotiaexplorer.blogspot.com/ Voluhzia screwed with this post 01-08-2013 at 06:27 PM

01-09-2013, 06:08 AM	#3570
gregdee Motocampist Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Tijeras, NM Oddometer: 188	auxillary power How are you guys powering your auxiliaries like powerlet sockets or gps units? Have you added a fuse block and then wired from there? Is there a good way to tie into the existing electrical system or do you just run a lead directly from the battery to a fuse block or similar device? __________________ To Moab for Ice Cream Two Tigers go to Big Bend

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