Tiger XC accessories / farkles thread - Page 15

burmbuster · 12-07-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cug

I don't disagree. For me it's just not worth the money. You're shaving what, four pounds or so from a 500+ pound bike (including crashbars, farkles) ... not even worth thinking about it. That's under 1% ...

Yes, but I also went with Wolfman Expedition panniers rather than hard cases (with the exception of my top box but I dont use it while off road) so if you add all of the weight savings up together it can make quite a difference. Especially tackling sandy off road conditions. If you can save weight in some areas it also allows you to splurge in others. Like tools and camping gear.

devians · 12-07-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by fbj913

Heya, do you have a link for that gps mount above the instrument cluster? (Not the mount for the gps itself but the mount for that)

Moonsorrow · 12-08-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by devians

Heya, do you have a link for that gps mount above the instrument cluster? (Not the mount for the gps itself but the mount for that)

http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/1...umph-Tiger-800

MuddySump · 12-08-2012, 02:52 PM

Think its touratech adjustable mount

Tiger 800XC
Drz 400E

www.youtube.com/muddysump

freefall109 · 12-08-2012, 03:49 PM

Awesome...who has information on the center light mod in the front fender?

fbj913 · 12-09-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by devians

Heya, do you have a link for that gps mount above the instrument cluster? (Not the mount for the gps itself but the mount for that)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonsorrow

http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/1...umph-Tiger-800

yep it's all Touratech.

blacktiger · 12-10-2012, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Doofenshmirtz

Heres another option a Carbon fiber hand guard for 96 bucks. Seller has an ebay store. They are also selling carbon fiber versions of all the Tiger 800 plastic parts.

Er, yeah.......read the info carefully and you'll see they're fibreglass with a carbon covering. You'll not get full oven cured carbon fibre for that money.

blacktiger · 12-10-2012, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonsorrow

Sometimes the solution is just so simple that you dont even think about it! Thanks for sharing ;) . Also I will be raising the fender a bit, just a precaution.

Still, I'd prefer the single brakelines instead of all the twists the standard one has. Probably just have to find someone with a 955i and check their banjo bolts.

The set-up you might want to look at is the Tiger1050. That has a single line to a block on the bottom yoke and then two lines to the calipers.

I used the Touratech kit to raise the front guard. Works fine.

But to allay your fears over the front guard shattering. The BMW guard is made from "abs" whereas the Tiger guard is made from Polypropylene. abs will shatter. PP will bend, flex and give. I don't think we'll have that problem.

DropinParts · 12-10-2012, 08:11 AM

Just picked up my new Tiger XC and went for my first ride yesterday. It was chilly late in the day and I noticed the hand guards are just to low to keep the cold air off your knuckles.

I see several different ones on this forum. While crash protection is a consideration, I am first looking for wind protection.

Any advice?

Yossarian™ · 12-10-2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DropinParts

I see several different ones on this forum. While crash protection is a consideration, I am first looking for wind protection.

Best wind protection available from a purely handguard solution, is to use Barkbuster guards with the Storm plastic shields.

Next level of protection is a set of Hippo Hands.

cug · 12-10-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Yossarian™

Best wind protection available from a purely handguard solution, is to use Barkbuster guards with the Storm plastic shields.

Next level of protection is a set of Hippo Hands.

And they can be used together for the best feeling.

Or the ones from inmate Corrado113:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=487221

Scroll down a bit for the wind deflectors.

backwoodsKLR · 12-11-2012, 01:43 PM

Who makes the best radiator guard? Is the OEM Triumph one okay or are any of the others any better / cheaper? Some of them look really thin in the pics. anyone had a good ding or rock hit on the radiator?

(Still evaluating what net farkle will be!)

bluesman · 12-11-2012, 01:57 PM

why put another rad guard than stock XC honeycomb plastic? It is more rigid than those thin metal panels and not any less protective...IMO

advtenn · 12-11-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bluesman

why put another rad guard than stock XC honeycomb plastic? It is more rigid than those thin metal panels and not any less protective...IMO

+1 the factory guard works well. Put your money toward risers.

DarkRider · 12-12-2012, 06:20 AM

I'm about to take delivery on an 800XC and have a question for current owners on tank bags. Aerostich is having a sale today (12/12 sale) and I'd been looking at the Ortlieb Waterproof tank bag. Was comparing it to the Wolfman small expedition and curious if anyone has opinions on either. Specifically, easy of removal for fueling and whether either fits better on an XC.

Thanks in advance for any comments.

12-08-2012, 02:52 PM	#214
MuddySump Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Oddometer: 88	Think its touratech adjustable mount Tiger 800XC Drz 400E www.youtube.com/muddysump __________________ Tiger 800XC DRZ 400E www.youtube.com/muddysump

12-08-2012, 03:49 PM	#215
freefall109 Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Jersey Highlands Oddometer: 70	Awesome...who has information on the center light mod in the front fender? freefall109 screwed with this post 12-09-2012 at 10:43 AM

12-10-2012, 08:11 AM	#219
DropinParts XXL Stromer Joined: May 2006 Location: Tuxedo, NC Oddometer: 72	Handguards... I need better ones Just picked up my new Tiger XC and went for my first ride yesterday. It was chilly late in the day and I noticed the hand guards are just to low to keep the cold air off your knuckles. I see several different ones on this forum. While crash protection is a consideration, I am first looking for wind protection. Any advice? __________________ I never drink unless I'm alone or with someone.

12-11-2012, 01:43 PM	#222
backwoodsKLR Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Central Mississippi Oddometer: 7,702	Who makes the best radiator guard? Is the OEM Triumph one okay or are any of the others any better / cheaper? Some of them look really thin in the pics. anyone had a good ding or rock hit on the radiator? (Still evaluating what net farkle will be!) __________________ 2013 Tiger 800XC \| 09 KLR650/685 SOLD \| 04 Wee Strom SOLD \| Explore: Backwoods, MS \| My Daytrippin Thread MS Tag-O-Rama Map / Jackson, MS Local Tag-O-Rama Map

12-12-2012, 06:20 AM	#225
DarkRider Shorter of breath... Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Oddometer: 594	Tank bag question I'm about to take delivery on an 800XC and have a question for current owners on tank bags. Aerostich is having a sale today (12/12 sale) and I'd been looking at the Ortlieb Waterproof tank bag. Was comparing it to the Wolfman small expedition and curious if anyone has opinions on either. Specifically, easy of removal for fueling and whether either fits better on an XC. Thanks in advance for any comments. __________________ _______________________ "This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time." ~Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club

12-11-2012, 01:57 PM	#223
bluesman Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Hoegaarden, Belgium Oddometer: 2,993	why put another rad guard than stock XC honeycomb plastic? It is more rigid than those thin metal panels and not any less protective...IMO

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