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22 Nov 2007
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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
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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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As for a 675cc tiger cub.....id hold onto my money untill July/August 
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Hi Adrian,
Is that Summer '08 or Summer '09?
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Allegedly July/August 08 has been suggested as the date for Triumphs next model release, among the new models being suggested on the grape vine are a smaller twin cyl. rocket, a high performance hot rod rocket, and a 675cc tiger cub. 
Maybe it could be a contender against the new bmw gs800?
Personally i cant wait, the 675cc engine is an absolute peach.
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Makes sense to me, hopefully it will arrive in 2008. The Street Triple came out around Aug/Sept of this year; Triumph seem to release new bikes a bit earlier in the year than anyone else, even though the Street Trip is at the current bike show as a 2008 model - I 've seen a few on the roads over the past few months and they are good value at around £5300.
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Fletch:
I recently bought a 2006 Tiger. I plan on riding it to Ushuaia. My plan is to leave in December 2008. I've been reading a lot of the treads on ADVrider.com. There's a ton of Tiger treads. This is a good one to start with:
Why should i buy a 2005 Tiger - ADVrider
I think the Tiger is a very capable bike. I've heard a lot of good things about it's dependability. However, there are always problems with any bike. Best of luck with your decision.
Wayne
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