Tiger XC accessories / farkles thread - Page 45

fbj913 · 02-20-2013, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Poweranger

I thought I might get chastised about the pliers comment a little. I just happened to have them in my hand and thought I would try. Not realizing the entire bar end is all one piece. Anyway I'm glad I didn't break it free it. I am guessing the grip would have to come off first anyway?

remove the grip to do what?

Poweranger · 02-20-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by fbj913

remove the grip to do what?

To remove the bar end that has the threaded insert.

blacktiger · 02-20-2013, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poweranger

I thought I might get chastised about the pliers comment a little. I just happened to have them in my hand and thought I would try. Not realizing the entire bar end is all one piece. Anyway I'm glad I didn't break it free it. I am guessing the grip would have to come off first anyway?

Yes. The flats for a spanner are right next to the end of the bar.

BryanCO · 02-20-2013, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JD

You mean these?

Yes. They dont seem to be a common choice. ?? Thoughts? Protection, appearance, etc. Trying the decide between the AltRider and SW-Motech. Already have the AltRider rack and bash plate.

Thanks!

fbj913 · 02-20-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Poweranger

To remove the bar end that has the threaded insert.

No you don't need to. Take the bar ends/outer pieces of the hand guards off and get a standard crescent wrench. The threaded inserts have two flat sides on the very outside edge so you can screw them out.

JD · 02-20-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanCO

Yes. They dont seem to be a common choice. ?? Thoughts? Protection, appearance, etc. Trying the decide between the AltRider and SW-Motech. Already have the AltRider rack and bash plate.

Thanks!

G'day

Before buying the bike I looked at all the different crash bars available and for me it was a toss up between the SW Motech and Altriders.

When I picked up the bike from a dealer 3hrs from home there just happened to be a guy a few suburbs away from the dealer who had all the Altrider gear in stock, so that's what I went with.

The Altrider bars, although pricey, seemed really solid in their construction and the way they mounted, and turned out to be easy to fit.

They seem to offer similar protection to the SW Motech bars if your tiger decides to have a lie down for a while.

Having said that, there is no reason I wouldn't have bought the SW Motech's apart from the inconvenience of having to order them from a supplier on the other side of the country. There are a couple of guys over here currently riding their tigers around OZ that swear by them.

Cheers,
John

fbj913 · 02-21-2013, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JD

G'day

Before buying the bike I looked at all the different crash bars available and for me it was a toss up between the SW Motech and Altriders.

When I picked up the bike from a dealer 3hrs from home there just happened to be a guy a few suburbs away from the dealer who had all the Altrider gear in stock, so that's what I went with.

The Altrider bars, although pricey, seemed really solid in their construction and the way they mounted, and turned out to be easy to fit.

They seem to offer similar protection to the SW Motech bars if your tiger decides to have a lie down for a while.

Having said that, there is no reason I wouldn't have bought the SW Motech's apart from the inconvenience of having to order them from a supplier on the other side of the country. There are a couple of guys over here currently riding their tigers around OZ that swear by them.

Cheers,
John

You better buy a new shift lever ahead of time with this set up... I destroyed mine when I went down in some grass. I carry two!

bluesman · 02-21-2013, 07:12 AM

I disagree! This is perfectly serviceable gear lever!

Just need some work with back side of axe on roadside stone!

Good it is not aluminium!

fbj913 · 02-21-2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bluesman

I disagree! This is perfectly serviceable gear lever!

Just need some work with back side of axe on roadside stone!

Good it is not aluminium!

oh i bent it back, i had to get home somehow. rode it "fixed" for a few weeks. much more bending though and I'm afraid she would snap. its not so much the steel but the lever from the motor... that area isn't as thick as the rest... the one in the pic is now my back up.

blacktiger · 02-21-2013, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by fbj913

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You didn't take the necessary precautions. A simple "Brake Snake" may have prevented your lever from bending double.

And/or buy a Touratech folding lever which is thicker to start with.

fbj913 · 02-21-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by blacktiger

You didn't take the necessary precautions. A simple "Brake Snake" may have prevented your lever from bending double.

And/or buy a Touratech folding lever which is thicker to start with.

you mean like this?

blacktiger · 02-21-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fbj913

you mean like this?

Bingo!!

But....the reason I do mine like I do is that it helps prevent branches going in and getting wedged behind the lever. I learnt that the hard way. It sent me over the bars.

Drunk_Uncle · 02-21-2013, 01:48 PM

Well now know I will need to brake snake the T800 when I get it. Should probably hook up the Girlie now. I went through three gear shift levers on my XR before I wised up and safety wired the shifter and brake pedal.

mint julep · 02-21-2013, 01:50 PM

hey guys, here's a noob question.
I like/want to change for the folding Touratech shift lever.
Is it as easy as bolt off/on?

Thanks,
Dave.

BryanCO · 02-21-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fbj913

You better buy a new shift lever ahead of time with this set up... I destroyed mine when I went down in some grass. I carry two.]

Do you have the AltRider bars? I see the lever in the pic...

02-21-2013, 01:48 PM	#673
Drunk_Uncle Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Anchorage, AK Oddometer: 1,450	Well now know I will need to brake snake the T800 when I get it. Should probably hook up the Girlie now. I went through three gear shift levers on my XR before I wised up and safety wired the shifter and brake pedal. __________________ "I refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death" 2009 Buell XB12X(sold), 2006 Triumph Sprint ST, 2006 Tiger 955i, 01 XR650L replaced by a KLR, and now a 2010 Honda NT700V for the wife.

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02-21-2013, 07:12 AM	#668
bluesman Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Hoegaarden, Belgium Oddometer: 2,998	I disagree! This is perfectly serviceable gear lever! Just need some work with back side of axe on roadside stone! Good it is not aluminium!

02-21-2013, 01:50 PM	#674
mint julep Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Oddometer: 130	hey guys, here's a noob question. I like/want to change for the folding Touratech shift lever. Is it as easy as bolt off/on? Thanks, Dave.