New bike = Triumph Tiger

[Mr Triple]

Well peoples I’ve gone and done it, sold my Kawasaki and bought a new Triumph Tiger. As some of you know Lemans and I have been out test riding the Tiger and the Sprint and I must say the Tiger fits me like a glove.

When Lemans and I took them both out last weekend, well what a blast I had on the Tiger. It was like climbing on your own bike, as the Sprint for me was like getting on board a bike you have not ridden before. (Sounds silly but you know what I mean)

The way the Tiger soaks up the bumps and potholes on corners was just amazing. With the big wide bars going into corners is so easy, if the corner tightens up just push on those big bars and around you go.

With the triple you seem to have a smooth motor like a four but the torque of a twin. I was amazed at the smoothness of the whole bike, with the Showa front suspension and the front brakes are just fantastic.

On Wednesday I went back to Street and Sport and went for another ride. This time I just stayed in town to see how it was going through traffic etc. Because I’m only about 5’7 I thought I may have a little trouble, but no worries at all. On a hot day when your pants stuck to you I may, but you can lower it a little so no problem there.

I was so impressed I went back and bought a nice blue one. I should be getting it on Saturday all going well. I’ll put up some photos once I get it and a write up on it because I’m sure a blue one will go better than the orange demonstrator.:woohoo:

[_Shrek_]

Well peoples I’ve gone and done it, sold my Kawasaki and bought a new Triumph Tiger. As some of you know Lemans and I have been out test riding the Tiger and the Sprint and I must say the Tiger fits me like a glove.

When Lemans and I took them both out last weekend, well what a blast I had on the Tiger. It was like climbing on your own bike, as the Sprint for me was like getting on board a bike you have not ridden before. (Sounds silly but you know what I mean)

The way the Tiger soaks up the bumps and potholes on corners was just amazing. With the big wide bars going into corners is so easy, if the corner tightens up just push on those big bars and around you go.

With the triple you seem to have a smooth motor like a four but the torque of a twin. I was amazed at the smoothness of the whole bike, with the Showa front suspension and the front brakes are just fantastic.

On Wednesday I went back to Street and Sport and went for another ride. This time I just stayed in town to see how it was going through traffic etc. Because I’m only about 5’7 I thought I may have a little trouble, but no worries at all. On a hot day when your pants stuck to you I may, but you can lower it a little so no problem there.

I was so impressed I went back and bought a nice blue one. I should be getting it on Saturday all going well. I’ll put up some photos once I get it and a write up on it because I’m sure a blue one will go better than the orange demonstrator.:woohoo:


:shit: do they come out factory standard that short or have they put extensions on the gear & foot brake levers :rofl:
having coffee with SuperSonic today & he told me all about your new :ride:

[fizbin]

pics pics pics!

[homer]

huge congrats , will have to see this beast in near future .
hope its all going to serve you well .

Yes pics would be handy

[MD]

Congrats. The Tiger seems to be a popular seller.
I know what you mean about the triple engine. So unique and enjoyable in its power delivery.

[Nasty]

Congrats .. pics would be cool though :)

[SVboy]

Well done that man!

[chubby]

well done but i can't gush without pic's. Please supply after pickup.

Good on you....

[SDU]

Sweet! :rockon:

Now you'll have to find potholes to stop in & ditches to park in:dodge:

[Mr Triple]

well done but i can't gush without pic's. Please supply after pickup.

Good on you....
I will put some pics up when I get it later to day


Sweet! :rockon:

Now you'll have to find potholes to stop in & ditches to park in:dodge:

Yes my growing days are over:jerry:

[JMemonic]

Nice going, so are you going to bring it along to the rider training about say lunchtime so we can see ???

[Mr Triple]

Nice going, so are you going to bring it along to the rider training about say lunchtime so we can see ???

I can bring it to a workshop night and you can all show me how good at cleaning you are.:bleh:

[Stampy]

Nice one, The triple is an engine to behold, I'm on my third and plan to have a few more. I've never had a problem with the S3's I've owned and always been amazed at the power delivery they give, smooooth and torquey!!Lots of fun. congratulations:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[007XX]

Congrats Bent51...007XY and I both fell in love with the Tiger a couple of years ago...test rode one while our 955 Daytona was in service (as you do!), and after 4 hours on the Tiger, we still wanted more...so we traded the Daytona and had a blast.

The Tiger is an awesome beastie which will give you heaps of satisfaction.

Make sure to post up on your rides:2thumbsup

[NZsarge]

Anza motorcycles have a white one for sale, had a look at it, interesting bike but not particularly my cuppa but each to his/her own, saw a black one on the road a few weeks back, i must admit that looked pretty good.

[oldrider]

We sure are satisfied with our bargain basement 06 Tiger 955i.

Have never ridden the new Tiger but will if I ever get the chance!

The 1050 engine runs a lot sweeter than the 955 and has more zing.

I guess all the other refinements make it a very nice road bike.

Congratulations on the new bike. :niceone: Good choice. :ride: Cheers John.

[sinfull]

Nice choice !! Breeding like flies these trumpy triples aye

[AllanB]

Nice choice !! Breeding like flies these trumpy triples aye


They appear to be. Street & Sport in CHCH appear to be selling stuff all the time. Mind you the new management really got its act together and its now a pleasure to go in there.

Well done on the triple.

[cruza]

Nice, will be a big step up from your old bike :2thumbsup

[helenoftroy]

Wow a Tiger!!:woohoo: thats just so awesome!!

You said youd like to have a play on a trail bike- we'll have you havin fun on the Dark & Dirty Side in no time:devil2:

So your 5ft7in - hmmm I'm 5ft6&3/4........Maybe i could......no no love the DR honestly!! but i think they're awesome bikes:first:

Do bring to a maintanence evening please!!

[Mr Triple]

Because the weather hasn't been that flash all I did yesterday was ride it home. Well today I've been doing other stuff, although I did go for alittle ride up Loburn and back. Here's some pics I took on way home yesterday.:2thumbsup

[oldrider]

Nice bike! You might find the wheels a bit hard to keep clean though.

I use CT18 sprayed on first and then brushed on again twenty minutes later with a little cheap ($12.00) mag wheel brush from Repco.

I tried an expensive brush and it was bloody useless, so back to the wee cheap one for best results.

Actually I use the CT18 on the whole bike, gets it all looking good.

You just have to wash the CT18 off with a hose to bring the bike up clean ready for a polish. (If necessary)

I use a Pro-oiler chain lube and find it to be ideal but if you are only sticking to the sealed roads have a look at the one KB's Pixie makes, they look good to me.

Good luck with the new bike, she looks great in blue. :first: Cheers John.

[RentaTriumph]

Because the weather hasn't been that flash all I did yesterday was ride it home. Well today I've been doing other stuff, although I did go for alittle ride up Loburn and back. Here's some pics I took on way home yesterday.:2thumbsup

Hi Bent51

Congratulations on a good purchase. I have exactly the same colour Tiger so there should be two of us riding the same bike round town now. I also have the new Sprint and I definitely prefer the Tiger for the longer rides. I went over to the Coast on ANZAC weekend with the TOMCC (Triumph Owners Motor Cycle Club) and Phil Garrett from Street N Sport also came over on the burnt orange Tiger demo they have in the store. I guess you will be getting a years membership to the TOMCC with your purchase so I hope to see you along on a few rides. Check out www.tomcc.co.nz website.

[Mr Triple]

Hi Bent51

Congratulations on a good purchase. I have exactly the same colour Tiger so there should be two of us riding the same bike round town now. I also have the new Sprint and I definitely prefer the Tiger for the longer rides. I went over to the Coast on ANZAC weekend with the TOMCC (Triumph Owners Motor Cycle Club) and Phil Garrett from Street N Sport also came over on the burnt orange Tiger demo they have in the store. I guess you will be getting a years membership to the TOMCC with your purchase so I hope to see you along on a few rides. Check out www.tomcc.co.nz website.



Yes I did get a years membership and you will see me out there on some of those rides. I took the demo from S&S (the orange one) for a couple of rides and they are a blast to ride. I'll keep an eye out for ya around town.:2thumbsup

[RentaTriumph]

Hi Bent51

I bought the factory panniers for the Tiger as it is one of my rentals. For a guy like yourself you will be better off and have more money in the pocket if you buy the Ventura luggage pack racks that fit onto the rear of the Tiger and also go for the 50 litre Ventura bag that clips easily onto the rack. I would also spend an extra $35 bucks for the weather protector that clips over the 50 litre bag. All up it should only cost you $500 bucks were as the panniers will be round the $2500 area and easily get marked & damaged when a rider or pillion swings their legs over the bike clipping them. Also there was a software issue with the gas mileage readout on the display which was fixed with an update which your bike should have had. I would check with S&S that it has the latest firmware updates. I asked S&S to do mine as it only takes 10 minutes or so to download it onto the bike.

[laRIKin]

Because the weather hasn't been that flash all I did yesterday was ride it home. Well today I've been doing other stuff, although I did go for alittle ride up Loburn and back.

We were half expecting a phone call for a ride.

Because you didn't, I had to work in the garage and clean it and build a doorway.

[Mr Triple]

We were half expecting a phone call for a ride.

Because you didn't, I had to work in the garage and clean it and build a doorway.

Yea.. Catching up on stuff round home and sneaking out to the bike and fiddling with it. Moved the hot grips dial to the right, much better place.:yes:

[Mr Triple]

Hi Bent51

I bought the factory panniers for the Tiger as it is one of my rentals. For a guy like yourself you will be better off and have more money in the pocket if you buy the Ventura luggage pack racks that fit onto the rear of the Tiger and also go for the 50 litre Ventura bag that clips easily onto the rack. I would also spend an extra $35 bucks for the weather protector that clips over the 50 litre bag. All up it should only cost you $500 bucks were as the panniers will be round the $2500 area and easily get marked & damaged when a rider or pillion swings their legs over the bike clipping them. Also there was a software issue with the gas mileage readout on the display which was fixed with an update which your bike should have had. I would check with S&S that it has the latest firmware updates. I asked S&S to do mine as it only takes 10 minutes or so to download it onto the bike.


Thanks for all the info it's a great help.:2thumbsup
Triumph are doing a deal at the min and throwing $1900 worth of bits in. The top box is part of that so all I should need is that plus a tank bag.
I'll check out about that gas mileage readout thank you.

[RentaTriumph]

Thanks for all the info it's a great help.:2thumbsup
Triumph are doing a deal at the min and throwing $1900 worth of bits in. The top box is part of that so all I should need is that plus a tank bag.
I'll check out about that gas mileage readout thank you.

The factory handlebar warmers are excellent but cost around $425 bucks. Wouldn't be without mine especially coming home from the Coast a Month ago in heavy rain. Oxford put out good warmers at half the price but not as astechicially nice looking as the Triumph ones.

[_Shrek_]

I use a Pro-oiler chain lube and find it to be ideal but if you are only sticking to the sealed roads have a look at the one KB's Pixie makes, they look good to me.



na John he will have to get a good oiler coz he will be going off road :devil2: we up here in nth canty will lead him astray :innocent: some where some how :laugh:

will :mobile: you tonight

[_Shrek_]

Yea.. Catching up on stuff round home and sneaking out to the bike and fiddling with it. Moved the hot grips dial to the right, much better place.:yes:


bugger & i was over your way yesterday i took the long way home :devil:

[chubby]

saw the pics... noice bike. I like it. Thanks for the pics.

Good to see your out and about.

[Mr Triple]

na John he will have to get a good oiler coz he will be going off road :devil2: we up here in nth canty will lead him astray :innocent: some where some how :laugh:

will :mobile: you tonight


Well Shrek,sounds like alot of fun:bash: I can stop every hour and you can oil it for me:yes:

[_Shrek_]

Well Shrek,sounds like alot of fun:bash: I can stop every hour and you can oil it for me:yes:

sure "NOT"

what happened to you, went into the maintance night to see your new bike :spanking: even bought in a box so you could reach the ground when you pulled up :whistle:

[Mr Triple]

sure "NOT"

what happened to you, went into the maintance night to see your new bike :spanking: even bought in a box so you could reach the ground when you pulled up :whistle:


yeah sorry bout that got held up at work dam it.:Pokey: but I will get there one night.
Was the box made of wood with glass bottles inside?
Hate to go through it you know.:mad:

[huck farley]

Congratulations on your choice of bike. Now you can have fun dressing it up. First thing I did was bought me a Remus Power cone can. Looks and sounds awesome.

I chose Oxford soft luggage over the factory stuff. At the time I purchased my Tiger in Feb 07 Triumph dealer wanted $2500 for the stuff. I got rid of those Texas styled long horn handlebars, and I bought some Rizoma bars from a guy in the states. Cost me another $100.

Then I saw some Pazzo race Clutch & Brake levers on e-Bay. So I paid $90 our money delivered (a bargain as they are like new) I found the bike a bit tall for me also. So I let the forks come through the triple tree by 20mm. It don't sound much but it make a hell of a lot of difference when you are coming in for a landing.

I Also put some HID lamps and ballasts on the bike I do a bit of riding at night and found the default bulb were not very good at all. You have to put a k& N lifetime air filter, and the aftermarket mapping download. the big cat goes ballistic 6ooorpm and above.

I have done 26.000 ks on mine. Going very well. If you want any advise about anything at all re the big cat. E-mail me at- t1050@xtra.co.nz that will get me straight away.

There is a few things I would like to discuss with you privately, so get in touch ok?

[Dusty Elbow]

nice bike colour:laugh:

[RentaTriumph]

Congratulations on your choice of bike. Now you can have fun dressing it up. First thing I did was bought me a Remus Power cone can. Looks and sounds awesome.



Awesome looking bike Huck. The power cone looks far nicer than the ones Thunderbike tried to intice me to buy. I have the factory panniers but wouldn't recommend them and with the $2500 I could have got the performance pipes and still had $1500 to burn. Another one of those lifes lessons. I also bought the Ventura back racks for the bike and the 50 litre Ventura bag which works brilliantly.

[YellowDog]

Nice choice !! Breeding like flies these trumpy triples aye
Yep, just got a new one myself :niceone:

Couldn't really afford it, but made it happen; as anything else would have been second best for me.

[YellowDog]

Because the weather hasn't been that flash all I did yesterday was ride it home. Well today I've been doing other stuff, although I did go for alittle ride up Loburn and back. Here's some pics I took on way home yesterday.:2thumbsup
Same colour as mine!

Get yourself a centre stand PDQ.

I don't realy like the luggage as it seems to spoil the lines. Got a tank bag though.

Congrats and good luck.

[sinfull]

Yep, just got a new one myself :niceone:

Couldn't really afford it, but made it happen; as anything else would have been second best for me.

Good on ya ! Aint riden a tiger yet but it will happen !
All ya need to do now is test it out !
Have ya seen this fella's write up on his little adventure ride ?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1590703#post1590703

[oldrider]

Congratulations on your choice of bike. Now you can have fun dressing it up. First thing I did was bought me a Remus Power cone can. Looks and sounds awesome.

I chose Oxford soft luggage over the factory stuff. At the time I purchased my Tiger in Feb 07 Triumph dealer wanted $2500 for the stuff. I got rid of those Texas styled long horn handlebars, and I bought some Rizoma bars from a guy in the states. Cost me another $100.

Then I saw some Pazzo race Clutch & Brake levers on e-Bay. So I paid $90 our money delivered (a bargain as they are like new) I found the bike a bit tall for me also. So I let the forks come through the triple tree by 20mm. It don't sound much but it make a hell of a lot of difference when you are coming in for a landing.

I Also put some HID lamps and ballasts on the bike I do a bit of riding at night and found the default bulb were not very good at all. You have to put a k& N lifetime air filter, and the aftermarket mapping download. the big cat goes ballistic 6ooorpm and above.

I have done 26.000 ks on mine. Going very well. If you want any advise about anything at all re the big cat. E-mail me at- t1050@xtra.co.nz that will get me straight away.

There is a few things I would like to discuss with you privately, so get in touch ok?

Wow Huck, funny how you picture people on here when you don't know them!

I pictured you (in the minds eye) as big tall lean guy (with attitude) but you are more like Shreck's brother, the one with the hair! :lol:

Nice looking bike, I note the shiny clear windscreen and think I share your secret on that one.

I tried a Thunderbike can on my 955i and just loved the noise but it gave Mrs O a headache with a trailing wind.

I find my bike almost too tall and like you say, the landings are not pretty at times but boy I sure do like this bike.

I really like the 1050 front but think they (Triumph) messed up the back end but that's just my opinion. :shifty: John.

[huck farley]

Wow Huck, funny how you picture people on here when you don't know them!

I pictured you (in the minds eye) as big tall lean guy (with attitude) but you are more like Shrek's brother, the one with the hair! :lol:

Nice looking bike, I note the shiny clear windscreen and think I share your secret on that one.

I tried a Thunderbike can on my 955i and just loved the noise but it gave Mrs O a headache with a trailing wind.

I find my bike almost too tall and like you say, the landings are not pretty at times but boy I sure do like this bike.

I really like the 1050 front but think they (Triumph) messed up the back end but that's just my opinion. :shifty: John.



Shrek's Bro aye John, well I will take that as a compliment. Now your can: If you get a low one. Heaps of companies make them now, The noise is reduced by at least 50% as I run mine with the baffle in most times. If I go to a raid Then I take it out. Five minute job, just need a pair of inside cir clip pliers.

Yes John your dead right about stuffing the back end up. (did I speak to you at the Dunedin rat raid Silver Tiger).You are somewhat bent over? Anyway I love the bike. I have had my fair share of problems with it and continue to as I write. But I will get there, TNZ are a tough crowd on warranty stuff. Shame that because it just drives a bloke away from the product, and next time the customer doesn't even consider another new Triumph. So in my case, they have to smarten up there act. They have seven months to go before I am out of warranty and looking for a replacement bike.

[huck farley]

Great bikes alright I have an 07 done 28000 cliks going like a rocket (excuse the pun) What pack do you ride with. Auckland have a very active RAT group.
Cheers and enjoy your new bike. Hope to see you up at the Kaitia raid in Oct/Nov time

[MD]

May as well add my 2 cents worth. I had a loaner black Tiger today. Only 150km on the clock and this one had the Triumph louder muffler - but it looked just like the standard. Made a nice noise, nothing at all anoying, just let you know that something powerful was lurking under your bum. No not those, they have supositories to cure that.

I had a 5 minute blat on an 07 Speedtriple recently and liked that, but it didn't really blow me over, like "wow, I must have one"

The Tiger on the other hand totally took me by surprise! I got in about 120kms on it today doing a couple of full loops around the bays (Shelly- Lyall-Island-Newtown park and back again..and again..
Nice twisty roads to sample a machine.
Power - well it's a triple and I already know all about that from the 675. Smooth fluid drive from idle to redline. No vibes or buzzing.
Brakes - exceptional.
Suspension- super comfortable if not a bit too far towards soft.
Ride position - must be close to perfect for comfort, visibility ahead and the wide bars made it so easy to flick side to side. It is a TALL bike though, maybe too much so, to the point that they have lost out on sales.
Cornering - very good. I was on brand new tyres so was never going to push it too hard. And it has rained every day here since ....May? But I was pleasantly surprised at the enjoyment I got from throwing such a tall and supposedly heavy bike around like a lightweight toy. It seemed to soak up bumps no trouble and wanted to lean until Christmas.

I can imagine this being a top bike for tourers who want a bike that can also tackle a hill/twisties like a sportsbike when the mood takes you, and one that can wheelie and stoppie just for the fun of it.

Oh and I thought it looked sweet in black. It's wiped "buy a Cruiser one day"
of my long term plans.

[sarahtvet]

Nice choice !! Breeding like flies these trumpy triples aye

Of course all the best bikes are Triumph Triples :love:


Because the weather hasn't been that flash all I did yesterday was ride it home. Well today I've been doing other stuff, although I did go for alittle ride up Loburn and back. Here's some pics I took on way home yesterday.:2thumbsup

And of course all the best Triumph Triples are blue so well done for making a perfect choice :yes:

Enjoy clocking up those k's the summer is here :sunny:


Well Shrek,sounds like alot of fun:bash: I can stop every hour and you can oil it for me:yes:

Scott Oilers rule I reckon but get the two spout one so you use less oil and keep your chain longer. Mate has same chain for 130km and blames the scott oiler for it largely

[sinfull]

Of course all the best bikes are Triumph Triples :love:



And of course all the best Triumph Triples are blue so well done for making a perfect choice :yes:

Enjoy clocking up those k's the summer is here :sunny:



Scott Oilers rule I reckon but get the two spout one so you use less oil and keep your chain longer. Mate has same chain for 130km and blames the scott oiler for it largely
Well that was the thread dredge from hell !!!

[sarahtvet]

Well that was the thread dredge from hell !!!

Oops you know me :doh: always the last to know. Been busy doing stuff and only got to catch up tonight when the weather was rubbish :lol: