Cheryl & Leslie's Triumph Tiger 800XC ADV to Alaska - Page 69

soph9 · 10-24-2011, 06:41 AM

Come have a look and check out our BLOG in my signature!

soph9 · 10-24-2011, 09:15 AM

Notice the ground clearance and 950W generator....hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

vtbob · 11-11-2011, 04:49 PM

Leslie

Your trip report is great. Dreaming about my trip next year to Alaska...just when throughout your post again over the last couple of days. What a great trip and a lot of good info. Thanks

ps I know that you like the Triumphs a lot. i too have a lowered F650GS and took a R1200GS for a 80 mile test ride yesterday. It, like the Triumph is a bike that you sit "in" vs on like the F650GS. The power is awesome and the suspension with the ESA is really flexible. You should take one for an extended test ride to see what you think.

soph9 · 11-11-2011, 04:54 PM

have a great time on your trip next year...you will never forget it. You have a lowered 650? we have standard and yeah we do like the Triumphs for sure...1200GS no doubt is a great bike but in reality probably too heavy and a little over kill for what we like to do. If the Tiger 800XC gets the handle bar controls that the new Explorer has....then it would be a done deal. I have posted the specs for the Tiger 1200 on our BLOG. WE will still wait and see what BMW does for 2013.

Oh and thanks..sure glad you liked the report....it was fun doing it.

soph9 · 11-19-2011, 09:26 PM

If this is true from the Triumph Facebook page and also thanks to markbvt & walker from the Triumph Tiger 800 Forum, then I know Cheryl & I waited for a reason to see what Triumph would do with this great bike.

Now…did they or will they add handlebar controls and ambient temperature with on/off ABS button???? Tubeless spoke tires? Triumph has been listening! Apparently this was indeed at the show in Italy…so, the next question is this a real release bike or just for show? Any thoughts? Comments, opinions??

From Triumph’s Facebook page:

Originally Posted by Triumph

Also debuting is this one-off Tiger 800XC concept created as a showcase by Triumph’s accessories division. Built using official Triumph accessories, most of which feature new finishes, and high spec components such as Öhlins mechatronic suspension and tubeless Kineo wheels, it’s the ultimate version of Triumph’s best selling bike and guaranteed to be a real showstopper!

framebinder · 11-20-2011, 03:31 AM

This shot is perfect evidence of global warming. If you look at the sides of the glacier, you can see where it used to scour the rock. It used to be about twice as wide and a long way into the river it feeds.

guitarhack · 11-20-2011, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by framebinder

This shot is perfect evidence of global warming. If you look at the sides of the glacier, you can see where it used to scour the rock. It used to be about twice as wide and a long way into the river it feeds.

And this is relevant because....?

Last summer I wore shorts, Now when I go outside I today I have to wear a jacket. Clear evidence of global cooling .

Tall Mike · 11-20-2011, 04:55 AM

soph9 posted:

Quote:

From Triumph’s Facebook page:

+1!! "It comes in pints? I'm getting one!" - Meriadoc Brandybuck

I've been drooling over Triumphs for a while...The reasons keep getting stronger! Thanks for the wonderful RR!!

soph9 · 11-20-2011, 04:56 AM

that 800XC is amazing isn't it? Thanks...loved doing the RR,

soph9 · 01-14-2012, 08:12 PM

Working on another proposal tomorrow for another adventure but this time not with Triumph. I am starting a new job so that might be an issue with getting a large amount of time away and this is just in its infant stage too. Sooooo....who knows right? If you don't dream big than I guess go home eh? Time will tell and not sure where I will post updates but this is the only place I could think of right now. Happy New Year everyone! Oh and we are not sure where to go because plans were on hold because of the new job but I guess we need to come up with something pretty cool very soon.

Tall Mike · 01-14-2012, 08:54 PM

There's always the short trips out the back door! I feel your pain...just need job security before I can do cross-country time... weekend camping trips are an option to keep fresh and keep your gear tuned up. Ride to Live!

soph9 · 01-14-2012, 08:59 PM

we are going to need about 3 weeks and I think by the end of my 6 months of training I will have enough vacation and OT owed to me to get away....we need a cool place to go. I have three ideas for this next proposal...in any case if the company who contacted us ends up not interested at least we can start to think about where to go in August and Sept of this year. Yeah not as long as the Triumph trip but decent. One of these days we will be able to take about 6 months off and then from there we will see about even longer trips with taking a leave of absence from our jobs. It';s all about the next ride isn't it?

But you are so right...this fall we took a few 2 niters and it was great to just get away even for a long weekend.

Rocketfuel · 01-16-2012, 12:08 PM

Great RR. Well done both of you!

Need to get to Alaska one of these days! It has moved up the list.

soph9 · 01-16-2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocketfuel

Great RR. Well done both of you!

Need to get to Alaska one of these days! It has moved up the list.

thanks we need to get where you went Iceland...

Gregster · 01-17-2012, 10:24 AM

Great ride report and nice pictures, I enjoyed checking it out.

10-24-2011, 06:41 AM	#1021
soph9 ^OP Bike Addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada Oddometer: 1,980	Triumph Announces the New Tiger Explorer 1200cc Come have a look and check out our BLOG in my signature! __________________ Cheryl & Leslie's 44 day Tiger 800XC Alaska ADV OUR BLOG 2010 F650GS Cross Country RR '13 BMW F800GS

10-24-2011, 09:15 AM	#1022
soph9 ^OP Bike Addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada Oddometer: 1,980	Notice the ground clearance and 950W generator....hmmmmmmmmmmmmm __________________ Cheryl & Leslie's 44 day Tiger 800XC Alaska ADV OUR BLOG 2010 F650GS Cross Country RR '13 BMW F800GS

11-11-2011, 04:54 PM	#1024
soph9 ^OP Bike Addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada Oddometer: 1,980	have a great time on your trip next year...you will never forget it. You have a lowered 650? we have standard and yeah we do like the Triumphs for sure...1200GS no doubt is a great bike but in reality probably too heavy and a little over kill for what we like to do. If the Tiger 800XC gets the handle bar controls that the new Explorer has....then it would be a done deal. I have posted the specs for the Tiger 1200 on our BLOG. WE will still wait and see what BMW does for 2013. Oh and thanks..sure glad you liked the report....it was fun doing it. __________________ Cheryl & Leslie's 44 day Tiger 800XC Alaska ADV OUR BLOG 2010 F650GS Cross Country RR '13 BMW F800GS soph9 screwed with this post 11-11-2011 at 06:25 PM

11-19-2011, 09:26 PM	#1025
soph9 ^OP Bike Addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada Oddometer: 1,980	WOW...this is one sweet looking 800 If this is true from the Triumph Facebook page and also thanks to markbvt & walker from the Triumph Tiger 800 Forum, then I know Cheryl & I waited for a reason to see what Triumph would do with this great bike. Now…did they or will they add handlebar controls and ambient temperature with on/off ABS button???? Tubeless spoke tires? Triumph has been listening! Apparently this was indeed at the show in Italy…so, the next question is this a real release bike or just for show? Any thoughts? Comments, opinions?? From Triumph’s Facebook page: Originally Posted by Triumph Also debuting is this one-off Tiger 800XC concept created as a showcase by Triumph’s accessories division. Built using official Triumph accessories, most of which feature new finishes, and high spec components such as Öhlins mechatronic suspension and tubeless Kineo wheels, it’s the ultimate version of Triumph’s best selling bike and guaranteed to be a real showstopper! __________________ Cheryl & Leslie's 44 day Tiger 800XC Alaska ADV OUR BLOG 2010 F650GS Cross Country RR '13 BMW F800GS

11-20-2011, 04:56 AM	#1029
soph9 ^OP Bike Addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada Oddometer: 1,980	that 800XC is amazing isn't it? Thanks...loved doing the RR, __________________ Cheryl & Leslie's 44 day Tiger 800XC Alaska ADV OUR BLOG 2010 F650GS Cross Country RR '13 BMW F800GS

11-11-2011, 04:49 PM	#1023
vtbob wanderer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Western Vermont Oddometer: 417	Leslie Your trip report is great. Dreaming about my trip next year to Alaska...just when throughout your post again over the last couple of days. What a great trip and a lot of good info. Thanks ps I know that you like the Triumphs a lot. i too have a lowered F650GS and took a R1200GS for a 80 mile test ride yesterday. It, like the Triumph is a bike that you sit "in" vs on like the F650GS. The power is awesome and the suspension with the ESA is really flexible. You should take one for an extended test ride to see what you think.

11-20-2011, 03:31 AM	#1026
framebinder framebinder Joined: Aug 2008 Location: coastal Maine Oddometer: 10	This shot is perfect evidence of global warming. If you look at the sides of the glacier, you can see where it used to scour the rock. It used to be about twice as wide and a long way into the river it feeds.

01-14-2012, 08:12 PM	#1030
soph9 ^OP Bike Addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada Oddometer: 1,980	Another Adventure??? Working on another proposal tomorrow for another adventure but this time not with Triumph. I am starting a new job so that might be an issue with getting a large amount of time away and this is just in its infant stage too. Sooooo....who knows right? If you don't dream big than I guess go home eh? Time will tell and not sure where I will post updates but this is the only place I could think of right now. Happy New Year everyone! Oh and we are not sure where to go because plans were on hold because of the new job but I guess we need to come up with something pretty cool very soon. __________________ Cheryl & Leslie's 44 day Tiger 800XC Alaska ADV OUR BLOG 2010 F650GS Cross Country RR '13 BMW F800GS

01-14-2012, 08:54 PM	#1031
Tall Mike TAT Rookie (planning!) Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Northeast Oregon Oddometer: 540	There's always the short trips out the back door! I feel your pain...just need job security before I can do cross-country time... weekend camping trips are an option to keep fresh and keep your gear tuned up. Ride to Live! __________________ Ride the Earth! (Pavement Optional) stable: '05 DL1000,'06 DL650, '99 XR600R, '03 640ADV

01-14-2012, 08:59 PM	#1032
soph9 ^OP Bike Addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada Oddometer: 1,980	we are going to need about 3 weeks and I think by the end of my 6 months of training I will have enough vacation and OT owed to me to get away....we need a cool place to go. I have three ideas for this next proposal...in any case if the company who contacted us ends up not interested at least we can start to think about where to go in August and Sept of this year. Yeah not as long as the Triumph trip but decent. One of these days we will be able to take about 6 months off and then from there we will see about even longer trips with taking a leave of absence from our jobs. It';s all about the next ride isn't it? But you are so right...this fall we took a few 2 niters and it was great to just get away even for a long weekend. __________________ Cheryl & Leslie's 44 day Tiger 800XC Alaska ADV OUR BLOG 2010 F650GS Cross Country RR '13 BMW F800GS

01-16-2012, 12:08 PM	#1033
Rocketfuel GS'er Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Oxfordshire, England Oddometer: 63	Great RR. Well done both of you! Need to get to Alaska one of these days! It has moved up the list. __________________ BMW R1200GS '08 Riding Iceland:RR ;Elephant Rally: Pics ;Riding Europe: Pics www.worldofthelens.co.uk

01-17-2012, 10:24 AM	#1035
Gregster Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Oddometer: 903	Great ride report and nice pictures, I enjoyed checking it out.

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