Forum: Beasts
05-13-2013, 05:38 PM
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05 Tiger staling at stop lights!!!!!!!
Have had no issues previously. In 50 degree temps on the way to work, no issues. Same commute home in upper 70's 2 times while sitting at lights the bike just quit. No indicators no issues prior to...
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Forum: Beasts
04-12-2013, 01:57 PM
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Forum: Beasts
04-03-2013, 07:12 PM
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Spartan,
Speaking from experience you can do...
Spartan,
Speaking from experience you can do it. I did (I was MUCH younger then)
But like others have said a TigerXC is not TRULY an economy move, as I assume it would be new, with payments, and...
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Forum: Beasts
04-03-2013, 06:29 PM
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Forum: Beasts
03-16-2013, 01:49 PM
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Views: 1,391
What shield are you running now?
I currently...
What shield are you running now?
I currently have the MRA Vario screen and it reduced buffeting, however changing to a vary "wind cutting" quality AGV helmet did more for my buffeting issues than...
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Forum: Beasts
03-16-2013, 01:39 PM
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Forum: Beasts
03-15-2013, 08:04 AM
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Forum: Beasts
03-04-2013, 10:13 AM
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Forum: Beasts
03-03-2013, 11:59 AM
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Forum: Beasts
02-25-2013, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 504
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Dirty, that does seem a bit steep for that...
Dirty, that does seem a bit steep for that year/miles. Try and get him down.
As far as durability, these bikes are NOT your Fathers Triumph, I have personally SEEN 98 models with over 100,000 miles....
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Forum: Beasts
02-25-2013, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 504
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Boulder not sure if you have gotten the Tiger...
Boulder not sure if you have gotten the Tiger yet.
My advise would be simply find some areas similar to the ride (as you have been on it before you should know what to expect) and try it with the...
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Forum: Beasts
02-10-2013, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 504
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Forum: Beasts
02-04-2013, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 504
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Forum: Beasts
02-03-2013, 07:05 PM
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Forum: Beasts
02-03-2013, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 504
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Forum: Beasts
02-03-2013, 08:38 AM
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On no you didn't go THERE......an oil...
On no you didn't go THERE......an oil question.......:rofl
I use Rotella T6 synthetic. Get it at Wally-world for like 20.00 a gallon. 4.22 u.s. quarts is what the book calls for.
Certain you...
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Forum: Beasts
02-03-2013, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 504
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Sorry didn't answer your octane...
Sorry didn't answer your octane questions......tend to get on a roll talkin about Tigers:rofl
I run 87 octane mostly, but once in awhile will run the "good stuff" through her.
Manual calls for...
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Forum: Beasts
02-03-2013, 07:23 AM
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Forum: Beasts
02-03-2013, 07:20 AM
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HA Boulder, yep I don't need no stinking crash...
HA Boulder, yep I don't need no stinking crash bars lol. Actually they are next on my farkle list along with MORE lights :D The Catz Eye fog lights I have are great, but I like being seen. Which is...
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Forum: Beasts
02-02-2013, 11:04 AM
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Forum: Beasts
02-02-2013, 10:13 AM
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:rofl Nice shot......never had the forethought...
:rofl Nice shot......never had the forethought to snap picks of mine napping, but will next time. :D
Pics Bouldertag, when you get her we need pics.
Heres a few of mine......note "strategically"...
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Forum: Beasts
02-02-2013, 07:45 AM
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Forum: Beasts
02-01-2013, 05:28 PM
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Best of luck dino, don't let folks discourage...
Best of luck dino, don't let folks discourage you. Stay the course, stiff upper lip and all that rot, do the leg work, practice and plan. If you don't make 2015 then work harder and make the next.
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Forum: Beasts
02-01-2013, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 30
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Tigers Rule
The gearing ratio on the Tiger maybe an easy fix with a different sprocket set.
I don't own an 800 so can't say 100% However, I do own a 955i Tiger, and it has never let me down, never skipped a...
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Forum: Beasts
02-01-2013, 07:06 AM
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Forum: Beasts
12-08-2012, 10:43 AM
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Forum: Beasts
12-07-2012, 05:22 PM
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Tiger will do fine.
As far as your shaft drive...
Tiger will do fine.
As far as your shaft drive concern, if you dig deeper you may find a number of DNF's due to the shaft failing. When that happens your DONE. if the chain breaks it is possible to...
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Forum: Beasts
12-07-2012, 05:09 PM
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I'm on my third Triumph as well. 98 Sprint,...
I'm on my third Triumph as well. 98 Sprint, 30,000 miles 3 times over. Excellent bike.
2000 Speed Triple amazing machine
'05 Tiger 955i I am at almost 30,000 myself. I know of Tigers with 100,000...
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Forum: Beasts
12-01-2012, 11:35 AM
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
11-30-2012, 06:07 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-25-2012, 03:24 PM
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
11-25-2012, 03:21 PM
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Forum: Beasts
11-25-2012, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 115
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It does slope forward some, however my wife...
It does slope forward some, however my wife doesn't seem to mind nor do I :D
And trully the slope is only when no one is on it. with 1 or two people it compresses the suspension and flattens right...
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Forum: Beasts
11-25-2012, 08:16 AM
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
11-24-2012, 02:22 PM
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Forum: Beasts
11-24-2012, 01:01 PM
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Forum: Beasts
11-24-2012, 06:25 AM
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Drunk Uncle that is a very very interesting...
Drunk Uncle that is a very very interesting question. However I have another question for you............ why?
HP gain isn't that significant on the 1050. Around 9 or 10 hp difference you can gain...
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Forum: Beasts
11-23-2012, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 22
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Just a thought
At 6'2 why not snag a good used 955i Tiger? very roomy and comfortable for us 6' and over folks. You can get a VERY VERY well farkled one for 1/2 the $ you are looking at and spend the rest on a...
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Forum: Beasts
11-23-2012, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 504
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Perfect
Love my '05. Been riding 33 years, best bike ever. BUT stop telling everyone!!!! These things are one of the best "sleeper" deals in motorcycling. We need to keep it on the "down low" ya'll :rofl...
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Forum: Beasts
11-19-2012, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 5,238
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