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Forum: Beasts 05-16-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,022
Posted By Fasttrak
They are out there. ...

They are out there.


http://www.tiger-explorer.com/index.php/topic,4759.msg64618.html#msg64618
Forum: Beasts 05-13-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,022
Posted By Fasttrak
There is no factory "retune" offered, that I am...

There is no factory "retune" offered, that I am aware of, for any of the aftermarket pipes, most do not touch the cat in the mid pipe and only offer the exhaust tip and connector pipe. Just do the...
Forum: Beasts 04-26-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,022
Posted By Fasttrak
It's called a mud catcher, perfect for adding...

It's called a mud catcher, perfect for adding pounds to your explorer the few times you take it off-road in wet conditions.


Fasttrak
Forum: Beasts 04-22-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,022
Posted By Fasttrak
There was nothing that needed fixing outside the...

There was nothing that needed fixing outside the riders need to be light on the throttle. Due to the fact it is a fly-by-wire setup and the motor has an extremely flat torque curve, the result of...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-19-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 3,920
Views: 329,181
Posted By Fasttrak
I see a license plate on that last bike in the...

I see a license plate on that last bike in the pic, if it is ok for cars and trucks I guess it is ok for all plated vehicles. I know some of the roads around\through CC were opened up, just not...
Forum: Beasts 04-18-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,022
Posted By Fasttrak
Finally getting back into the groove since my...

Finally getting back into the groove since my accident last year. Last Saturday made the 250 mile trek out to the dealer in Elk Grove, CA to pick up my long lost Explorer, eight months she sat in the...
Forum: Ride reports 03-12-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,898
Posted By Fasttrak
Please do!! I love a good ride report and one...

Please do!! I love a good ride report and one that has two Tigers as main characters is far more appealing to me. My Explorer has been parked for eight months so I am forced to live vicariously...
Forum: Ride reports 03-07-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,898
Posted By Fasttrak
Two tigers on a romp, I'm in. Fasttrak

Two tigers on a romp, I'm in.


Fasttrak
Forum: Beasts 10-09-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5,239
Views: 1,214,010
Posted By Fasttrak
Awesome pic!! I love how you have your Explorer...

Awesome pic!! I love how you have your Explorer setup, that is where I want mine to be in the very near future.


Fasttrak
Ken
Forum: Beasts 10-09-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,022
Posted By Fasttrak
LOL, we think alike as that is the first that...

LOL, we think alike as that is the first that crossed my mind too. The other, I really can not stand the look of a topbox on a motorcycle. I definitely get the need to have one to lock your helmet...
Forum: Beasts 10-08-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,022
Posted By Fasttrak
Another good site for Explorer specific...

Another good site for Explorer specific information can be had at-


http://www.tiger-explorer.com/

It is a bit more active than the forum here for the big Tiger.


Fasttrak
Ken
Forum: Beasts 10-04-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,022
Posted By Fasttrak
LOL, sad but true. I earned that nickname back in...

LOL, sad but true. I earned that nickname back in my younger years of 80cc and 125cc dirt bikes. I was never very fearful and was always willing to find out the limit of my bike and myself. This of...
Forum: Beasts 10-04-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,022
Posted By Fasttrak
63 posts to the thread of a bike you could care...

63 posts to the thread of a bike you could care less about yet you feel the need to continually come here and flog the participants with your flavor of "opinion". At some point that constant banter...
Forum: Beasts 09-24-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 56,356
Posted By Fasttrak
For Guzzi support I would highly suggest Elk...

For Guzzi support I would highly suggest Elk Grove Power Sports. A bit further to drive but they have a good rating and the service department has Guzzi techs. They have taken care of my Triumph...
Forum: Beasts 09-22-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1,889
Views: 333,590
Posted By Fasttrak
That was pretty cool, but I would have to say it...

That was pretty cool, but I would have to say it was a better sales video for the 800XC than for the Icon gear.



Fasttrak
Forum: Beasts 09-02-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,022
Posted By Fasttrak
LOL, the sad truth. A bit disappointed with...

LOL, the sad truth. A bit disappointed with Triumph's unveiling of the new XC version of the Explorer. The amount of design energy they spent coming out with this model was less than impressive.

...
Forum: Road warriors 08-29-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,039
Posted By Fasttrak
As a point of reference to those harping on...

As a point of reference to those harping on stretching and getting his hips back in shape it does matter, even if you've never had a hip replacement. I rode dirt bikes the majority of my life and...
Forum: Road warriors 08-29-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,725
Posted By Fasttrak
That is the oddest thing I have ever heard of, a...

That is the oddest thing I have ever heard of, a guy being a decent of enough mechanic to pull that bike apart and dumb enough to use brass screws; especially on a high heat cycling area like the...
Forum: Beasts 08-27-2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5,112
Views: 770,174
Posted By Fasttrak
James, that is one impressive landing you made...

James, that is one impressive landing you made there, split two saplings and parked that bike perfectly upside down. Glad to hear you escaped unharmed and the bike only mildly damaged.


Fasttrak...
Forum: Beasts 08-25-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,022
Posted By Fasttrak
LOL!! Great post and a pretty good summary...

LOL!!

Great post and a pretty good summary of the reality of the category these bikes fall into.


Fasttrak
Ken
Forum: Beasts 08-23-2012, 12:32 AM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,022
Posted By Fasttrak
This is a junior thread in a large group of bike...

This is a junior thread in a large group of bike threads. Most the stickies pertain to most people or are exceptionally information oriented to one specific bike. This is just a general thread and...
Forum: Beasts 08-16-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 5,112
Views: 770,174
Posted By Fasttrak
That is one serious setup you have going there! I...

That is one serious setup you have going there! I am guessing you have a fuel range nearing 450 miles and enough storage space to go three or four days with out needing to see a store. I seriously...
Forum: Beasts 08-16-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,022
Posted By Fasttrak
I agree with you on many of the things you post...

I agree with you on many of the things you post and the points you make, this isn't one of them. I bought the Explorer exactly because of it's extra weight, it actually affords you something that...
Forum: Beasts 08-15-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5,112
Views: 770,174
Posted By Fasttrak
Thanks for those pcitures, it shows what I needed...

Thanks for those pcitures, it shows what I needed to figure out a mounting plate. Looks like a clean install and a fairly simple removal with the dzus fasteners.


Fasttrak
Ken
Forum: Beasts 08-14-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 5,112
Views: 770,174
Posted By Fasttrak
Looks real good and what I plan on doing to my...

Looks real good and what I plan on doing to my TigEx. I picked up a Pelican 1460 case and have been wondering how I wanted to mount it to the rack and your idea seems like a good one. If you could,...
Forum: Beasts 08-14-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,022
Posted By Fasttrak
Thanks, as I would agree totally! Tires for me I...

Thanks, as I would agree totally! Tires for me I just let scrub in while gently pushing them further as they heat up the first time. Brakes are another thing and have been a bit surprised some folks...
Forum: Vendors 08-10-2012, 11:00 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,216
Posted By Fasttrak
I placed my order for a Large Anthracite on the...

I placed my order for a Large Anthracite on the 8th, a bit surprised to see a delivery van pull up about ten minutes ago. That is some great service, fastest turn around I have received yet from an...
Forum: Beasts 08-07-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 4,007
Views: 580,022
Posted By Fasttrak
Camera perspective. Take that camera off the...

Camera perspective.

Take that camera off the shoe-box or what ever he has it on and put it on a tripod sitting at five feet and he won't look like a midget mounting a camel. I thought the same...
Forum: Beasts 08-03-2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,432
Posted By Fasttrak
Thanks man! I was laughing so hard my stinking...

Thanks man! I was laughing so hard my stinking cast fell of it's rest and I think my leg is rebroke.

LOL too funny.

I would guess he is military sniper trainer, at least I am hoping that is the...
Forum: Beasts 08-03-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1,889
Views: 333,590
Posted By Fasttrak
The tank is already being shown on Safari's site....

The tank is already being shown on Safari's site. I have one of their tanks for my TE610 and do not think they are good candidates for being painted, maybe some one else has had success doing so.
...
Forum: Equipment 07-20-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,059
Posted By Fasttrak
I recently stepped up to a mile munching road...

I recently stepped up to a mile munching road bike and looking to make the trips I am taking more enjoyable, doesn't music do that for everyone, and looking for solutions. Having tried quite a few...
Forum: Beasts 07-19-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 29,734
Posted By Fasttrak
Have you tried doing a power cycle of the ECM?...

Have you tried doing a power cycle of the ECM? Not sure how difficult it is to get to the battery but disconnect the negative lead for a couple minutes and try it again. See if there is some software...
Forum: Equipment 07-19-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,833
Posted By Fasttrak
Plateau fractures on both the fibula and tibula....

Plateau fractures on both the fibula and tibula. At least three months off my feet is what the orthopedic surgeon indicated. I am praying I heal quickly and can get back on the bike middle of...
Forum: Beasts 07-19-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5,112
Views: 770,174
Posted By Fasttrak
Awesome!! That is the one I sat my butt on...

Awesome!!

That is the one I sat my butt on for a good long time trying to decide between it and the TigEx. I truly hope your buying experience mirrors my own, I want these folks around for a good...
Forum: Beasts 07-18-2012, 11:44 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 29,734
Posted By Fasttrak
I read a post like this and can only shrug my...

I read a post like this and can only shrug my shoulders for a way over the top attempt at making a muddled point. For all your love of Yamaha I have heard several guys complain of terrible vibrations...
Forum: Equipment 07-18-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,833
Posted By Fasttrak
This is exactly what I have been looking for and...

This is exactly what I have been looking for and it even pairs up with my iPhone to send the text messages. I recently had my first road accident and it happened to be on my two week old Tiger...
Forum: Beasts 07-15-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 56,356
Posted By Fasttrak
So glad you made the trek out to see these guys,...

So glad you made the trek out to see these guys, I truly was blown away by their straight forward and honest treatment. I have never left a dealership and felt like I got the five star treatment like...
Forum: Beasts 07-14-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 29,734
Posted By Fasttrak
Maybe misread the intent of your post as it...

Maybe misread the intent of your post as it sounded like the known problems were acceptable and the larger issues were to be expected. I guess from a buyers perspective the small niggling problems...
Forum: Beasts 07-14-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 29,734
Posted By Fasttrak
Considering you're not the person I quoted, he...

Considering you're not the person I quoted, he was in Kansas, your situation is very different. I too would not give a penny to the dealership that strung the OP out for so long and so badly. Pretty...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 07-14-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3,920
Views: 329,181
Posted By Fasttrak
Thanks a ton for the thoughts of getting well. ...

Thanks a ton for the thoughts of getting well.

Just a bummer that almost two weeks to the hour after buying my new bike I had my first big game strike on a bike and the result was, thankfully...
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