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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Fletch


“Life is not about how Fast you ride, or how Far you travel, but about how well you Bounce. ” ;o)

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Hi Fletch,
Get a copy of Motorcyle Sport&Leisure! They've got a series of articles in their On The Road section by a couple who have done a RTW on a Tiger. Don't give up on the Africa Twin either, Damn fine Bike(I'm of RTW on mine next year!)

Good Luck with your trip.

cheers Derek.

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Both great options two-up I reckon. I wish I had your problems.

Simon

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Around the world 2000-2004, on a 1993 Honda Transalp

Hey Fletch,
I think I've seen some other posts by you. Anyway, the Tiger is
a fine RTW bike IMO. I would hook up with as many Tiger forums as
you can. Used to be a good one at Yahoo. (yahoogroups.com
or something like that)

I've owned two Tigers. A 1995 and a 1999. Also ridden the 955
extensively as a good buddy has one. I bought my '99 in the UK
in 2001. Great deal, great bike. At 30K miles mine was like new.
Not one problem.

I'd be very careful about crash bars, some attach to the engine cases.
NOT GOOD. In Mexico my buddy fell and the lower bolts began leaking
oil.

Get an updated list of Triumph dealers worldwide. They actually have pretty wide ranging coverage. I think the bikes are fine, very reliable, good fuel
economy, very comfortable, decent weather protection, good luggage
carrying ability, long service intervals.

If you get a used one, check to see what "Tune" is programed in. A few
years ago they were constantly updating Tunes to remove FI glitches.
Some use a lot more fuel. I would go with a lean tune for travel to stretch
your range and budget. A good Tiger can do 45 mpg, even two up and loaded.
Solo I got 50 mph from time to time.

The biggest draw back on the pre 2005 Tigers is the spoked wheels which
use tubes. Tire repair on the side of the road is a major pain. Some have
done a Tubeless conversion. There is a S.African guy on HU who knows about
this. Johann, I think. He used to rent out Triumphs in S.A. Now rents KLR's
and such. Triumph expert.

The bikes hold together well, crash pretty well even and can do the big miles
if reasonable care is given.

Best of luck in your planning. Also see Vstrom, Capo Nord, Varadero, and
Cagiva Navigator. All good alternatives.


Patrick

My Tiger in France....with "homemade" windscreen!

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Originally Posted by mollydog Hey Fletch, I think I've seen some other posts by you. Anyway, the Tiger is a fine RTW bike IMO. I would hook up with as many Tiger forums as you can. Used to be a good one at Yahoo. (yahoogroups.com or something like that) I've owned two Tigers. A 1995 and a 1999. Also ridden the 955 extensively as a good buddy has one. I bought my '99 in the UK in 2001. Great deal, great bike. At 30K miles mine was like new. Not one problem. I'd be very careful about crash bars, some attach to the engine cases. NOT GOOD. In Mexico my buddy fell and the lower bolts began leaking oil. Get an updated list of Triumph dealers worldwide. They actually have pretty wide ranging coverage. I think the bikes are fine, very reliable, good fuel economy, very comfortable, decent weather protection, good luggage carrying ability, long service intervals. If you get a used one, check to see what "Tune" is programed in. A few years ago they were constantly updating Tunes to remove FI glitches. Some use a lot more fuel. I would go with a lean tune for travel to stretch your range and budget. A good Tiger can do 45 mpg, even two up and loaded. Solo I got 50 mph from time to time. The biggest draw back on the pre 2005 Tigers is the spoked wheels which use tubes. Tire repair on the side of the road is a major pain. Some have done a Tubeless conversion. There is a S.African guy on HU who knows about this. Johann, I think. He used to rent out Triumphs in S.A. Now rents KLR's and such. Triumph expert. The bikes hold together well, crash pretty well even and can do the big miles if reasonable care is given. Best of luck in your planning. Also see Vstrom, Capo Nord, Varadero, and Cagiva Navigator. All good alternatives. Patrick My Tiger in France....with "homemade" windscreen!

Nice bike ! And Carcassonne too - but oh! that topbox!

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Yea, pretty goofy looking I guess. But it came with the bike.
I had soft throwovers at my hotel, not pictued on the bike.
But that top box was great in town. I'd leave my crap in my
hotel and I could buy anything and it usually fit in the top
box, helmet too. I ended up loving it.

Patrick

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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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Hi Adrian,
Is that Summer '08 or Summer '09?

Cheers,

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Dave

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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My trip to Millau (France) and back 2009.http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...u-france-43474

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