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Originally Posted by Fletch
Hi Folks..
Planning RTW Trip for 2 years next summer... Had a anticipated taking an Africa Twin but really worried 2 up with all the Luggage she won't handle it and or be at all comfy...
I'm not a Beamer fan so the obvious solution would be a Tiger, which seem readily available used at reasponable prices over here in Blighty...
So just some quick Q's to all u Tiger Men/Women out there...
What Model? Strengths? Weaknesses? What breaks? What doens't? What RTW Prep? Links to Forums? Links to 'Goodies' supplies?
Your Help would be appreciated greatly
Thanx
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Hi Fletch, if your unsure about using a tiger for a rtw trip just have a look at travellers stories on this website and click on Richard lindley, a tiger may not be the lightest bike in the world but the engine is bullet proof.
I personally would prefer the last of the 955 models, just before they went to 1050cc, just make sure they valves are adjusted,its got metal fuel connectors (was a recall on the plastic ones) its got an up to date tune in the e.c.u,( a dealer will check this f.o.c. usually), throttle bodies are balanced (very important) and the f.i. system has been adapted to current conditions, if all this is done properly the bike will run sweet, but if not then it will run snatchy at low r.p.m.
Apart from this its just a usual check of consumables (brake pads, chain etc.), you can also fit 2 extra relays so as both headlights work on dip and main beam.
As for a 675cc tiger cub.....id hold onto my money untill July/August
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