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Forum: Beasts Today, 10:24 PM
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Posted By cug
Okay, I give up. I was a f****** joke. This hint...

Okay, I give up. I was a f****** joke. This hint coming from someone who doesn't keep bikes long enough to worry about chain or final drive failures made me smile here, but that's long gone by now ...
Forum: Beasts Today, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4,955
Views: 903,773
Posted By cug
It was more a joke regarding the "don't worry...

It was more a joke regarding the "don't worry about chains" thing. In recent years I haven't kept bikes long enough to wear out a chain ... And if I recall correctly, you're not known for keeping...
Forum: Beasts Today, 06:31 PM
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Views: 903,773
Posted By cug
Yeah, I know. I switch motorcycles not quite as...

Yeah, I know. I switch motorcycles not quite as often as you do but generally often enough to not worry about chains wearing out. The maintenance still annoys me.
Forum: Beasts Today, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4,955
Views: 903,773
Posted By cug
I had to adjust the chain twice since I got it...

I had to adjust the chain twice since I got it new. Not much, but I have to check it often enough to be certain it's still okay and normally at some point in time, close to the end of its life, it...
Forum: Beasts Today, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4,955
Views: 903,773
Posted By cug
And about 50kg overweight, and feeling HUGE...

And about 50kg overweight, and feeling HUGE without providing the benefits of the size like for example the GS Adventure with the large tank does. Not for me.
Forum: Beasts Today, 03:23 PM
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Posted By cug
I didn't say that. I don't like chain adjusters...

I didn't say that. I don't like chain adjusters in general, but given the choice of chain only and what adjuster to have, I'd take a single sided swingarm like the Ducati or the VFR750F I had over...
Forum: Beasts Today, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4,955
Views: 903,773
Posted By cug
Yeah, sure. According to specs from both...

Yeah, sure. According to specs from both manufacturers, the Ducati is only 14kg lighter overall (base models compared). Given that it already has a massive single sided swingarm, the weight...
Forum: Beasts Today, 10:27 AM
Replies: 4,955
Views: 903,773
Posted By cug
He said Paralever, not Telelever. Meaning he...

He said Paralever, not Telelever. Meaning he wants a well working shaft drive but still conventional forks.
Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 02:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,472
Posted By cug
Note that I have a Tiger 800 Roadie, not an XC,...

Note that I have a Tiger 800 Roadie, not an XC, but having owned the F800GS, R1200GS, and now the Tiger Roadie and having ridden the XC, slow speed maneuvering is much, much better on the R1200GS...
Forum: Equipment Yesterday, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 544
Posted By cug
That's why you should avoid helmets with lots of...

That's why you should avoid helmets with lots of external gismos. My XD-3 is the best helmet I have for local runs in the mountains here with lots and lots of light changes. The "peak" is really...
Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 08:45 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,472
Posted By cug
There is some heat that can be felt, yes, but it...

There is some heat that can be felt, yes, but it has never been an issue, even in just jeans and hot weather. Most other liquid cooled bikes are worse. Even the "watercooled" R1200GS I rode once was...
Forum: Equipment Yesterday, 08:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 544
Posted By cug
Noise is partly a question of fit. So whether an...

Noise is partly a question of fit. So whether an Arai or Shoei is quieter for you might depend on how each fits you.

The new Shoei GT-Air has gotten really high marks for its aerodynamics and for...
Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 08:12 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,472
Posted By cug
Even BMW isn't that bolt. They quote the dry...

Even BMW isn't that bolt. They quote the dry weight of the R1200GS Adventure as:

Dry weight 2) 505 lbs (229 kg)

Which is still off as it doesn't include some of the equipment that technically...
Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 08:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,472
Posted By cug
That's one thing I mean: compare two sources that...

That's one thing I mean: compare two sources that are off in the same way. BMW data might be slightly skewed to sound better, but it's likely skewed in the same way for both bikes.



I owned...
Forum: Beasts 05-19-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,472
Posted By cug
How about you start comparing measurements OR...

How about you start comparing measurements OR manufacturer specs? It doesn't help to quote different sources and try to make a point by comparing them.

BMW quotes the F with 472 and the R with...
Forum: Beasts 05-19-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,472
Posted By cug
Somehow that stuck with me as I knew it was wrong...

Somehow that stuck with me as I knew it was wrong so I checked the exact numbers. It's about 53 lbs according to BMW itself, not 20. Measured by some German magazines the difference is actually more...
Forum: Beasts 05-19-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 1,229
Views: 275,112
Posted By cug
Don't recall - was a while ago. It was some kind...

Don't recall - was a while ago. It was some kind of metal tape that was fairly thin. I put it on the pipe to make it a bit thicker and that worked to close the gap.
Forum: Beasts 05-19-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 1,229
Views: 275,112
Posted By cug
I had the same issues. A little bit of exhaust...

I had the same issues. A little bit of exhaust tape took care of it. When I installed the Fuel exhaust it didn't have the same issue as the down pipe is angled a little differently.

Works...
Forum: Beasts 05-19-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 17,138
Views: 2,758,030
Posted By cug
They are tubeless tires but your rim needs the...

They are tubeless tires but your rim needs the tube (because of the spokes attaching through the rim). Just get the tires, get a tube for the size and you're good.
Forum: Beasts 05-19-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4,009
Views: 580,500
Posted By cug
I use LaunchBar on my Mac and have created a...

I use LaunchBar on my Mac and have created a custom search for this. Works like a charm. A search on a thread is always just a few key strokes away. Super fast.
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 11:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,472
Posted By cug
You are making my point, exactly ... :lol3

You are making my point, exactly ... :lol3
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,472
Posted By cug
It's all a question how much you have to...

It's all a question how much you have to compensate ... :lol3
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,472
Posted By cug
Never had an issue with it and rode in...

Never had an issue with it and rode in temperatures up to 105F. If it hits 115 I doubt that the "heat issue" of the Tiger will be my main problem. I'll try to crawl under a rock and hide until night...
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,472
Posted By cug
I owned a 2009 F800GS. Very cheaply made, a lot...

I owned a 2009 F800GS. Very cheaply made, a lot of little things weren't really well done. It was a nice bike to ride but overall I didn't like it very much.

Like my Tiger 800 (non-XC) much...
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 105,548
Posted By cug
Don't think it was SW Motech: ...

Don't think it was SW Motech:

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/sw-motech-steel-rack-toprack-triumph-tiger-800-800xc-11-for-givi-trax-alu-box-krauser-topcases
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 105,548
Posted By cug
I have read of two cases where an SW Motech plate...

I have read of two cases where an SW Motech plate "cracked". Sorry, don't have links handy, just what I remember. I have an AltRider with Givi mounting kit and it works great for me. Had SW Motech...
Forum: Beasts 05-15-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 105,548
Posted By cug
Most of the other bikes mentioned are also...

Most of the other bikes mentioned are also balanced. Don't think that's a valid argument.
Forum: Equipment 05-15-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,569
Posted By cug
You mean the Trango 3.1 and 4? They look cool but...

You mean the Trango 3.1 and 4? They look cool but I wouldn't want to set them up when it's raining. They are in the same price range as the Hilleberg tents, maybe slightly less, but the downside is...
Forum: Beasts 05-14-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 105,548
Posted By cug
Go and try some other bikes. Try a Hyperstrada....

Go and try some other bikes. Try a Hyperstrada. Or a Multistrada. Or a R1200GS. The Tiger center stand is a POS compared to these bikes.

And I still haven't said that it is difficult for me! It...
Forum: Beasts 05-14-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 105,548
Posted By cug
For every bike you have to find the angle that...

For every bike you have to find the angle that you need to pull to help it over the center stand "bump". Every bike / stand is different but some are just stupidly constructed and make it...
Forum: Beasts 05-14-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 105,548
Posted By cug
You must not understand how to read. I have...

You must not understand how to read.

I have absolutely no problem putting the Tiger on the center stand. I'm only saying that the Triumph center stand is a POS, I know only one other bike that...
Forum: Beasts 05-14-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 105,548
Posted By cug
The foot peg hangers are way too low for me....

The foot peg hangers are way too low for me. Might work for shorter folks though.
Forum: Beasts 05-13-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 105,548
Posted By cug
They have a wheelbase only 40mm (~2.5") shorter...

They have a wheelbase only 40mm (~2.5") shorter than the Tiger 800 (Roadie). It's more how it's build and where the rider / tank / instruments are located.

But yes, it feels much shorter, but...
Forum: Beasts 05-13-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 105,548
Posted By cug
Okay, so not worth switching to if you already...

Okay, so not worth switching to if you already have a center stand. If you want some fun, go to a Ducati dealer and put a Hyperstrada on the center stand. That's how it should be ...
Forum: Beasts 05-13-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 105,548
Posted By cug
How's the centerstand for usage? Easier or harder...

How's the centerstand for usage? Easier or harder to lift up than the OEM? Do you have a way to compare? Would be super interesting to know!
Forum: Equipment 05-13-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,569
Posted By cug
Regarding tents for "taller people" - most tent...

Regarding tents for "taller people" - most tent makers think that a tent for the average person only needs to be 200cm long or just slightly longer. This is completely ridiculous as most tents have...
Forum: Equipment 05-12-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 3,614
Views: 1,599,161
Posted By cug
It's a Hilleberg Keron 3...

It's a Hilleberg Keron 3 (http://www.hilleberg.com/home/products/keron/keron3.php). About as close to an underground bunker you can get with a tent. It's neither very small nor very light. Packs down...
Forum: Road warriors 05-12-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 29,172
Posted By cug
It's not. Or it's my perception. Or it's just...

It's not. Or it's my perception. Or it's just uncomfortable for my weight. I rode one yesterday and it is a super fun bike, but absolutely not my cup of tea. The seating position isn't totally...
Forum: Beasts 05-10-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17,138
Views: 2,758,030
Posted By cug
What???? Never happens ... :lol3

What???? Never happens ... :lol3
Forum: Beasts 05-10-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 17,138
Views: 2,758,030
Posted By cug
Understood. My opinion is personal. Mine. And I...

Understood. My opinion is personal. Mine. And I believe that people just feel what they believe they should feel in that case. The human mind is so easily tricked, without some blind testing it's...
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