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Tiger Chat For owners and riders of Hinckley Tigers: 800, 800XC, 885i, 900, 955i, 1050i, 1200

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Old 02-08-2006, 03:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi there, got myself a '99 Tiger a few weeks ago for touring and discovered what you already know: it's fantastic fun and I might as well get rid of the Hornet that I meant to keep for the Sunday morning scratch...

Quick question: with the standard suspension set-up and Metzeler Tourance tyres fitted, will it lean to scratch the pegs well before getting into trouble or is it likely to be the other way around?
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Old 02-08-2006, 04:35 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I would say the other way around... You're going to be on a real thin contact patch by the time the pegs touch...

Anyone have a picture of a Tiger draging pegs?
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Old 02-08-2006, 05:12 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 02-08-2006, 05:28 PM   #4 (permalink)
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hmm, by the look of it I'd say it helps being 7", but still very impressive....
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Old 02-08-2006, 05:32 PM   #5 (permalink)
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... or placing your buttock on the pillion foot rest as you get your knee down...
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Old 02-08-2006, 05:49 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I left a hero peg from my left footpeg on the Karousel on the Nurburgring !, and i have worn the right one down since, so yes you can :razz: It just seems like a long way down there thats all :razz:
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Old 02-08-2006, 06:05 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I know this isn't this post related... but getting your "knee down" is one thing, but bragging about getting your elbow down is something else!!!

GO JAMES!

P.S. To any MotoGP fans... this is James Ellison... the UK's only hope for 2006

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Old 02-08-2006, 09:36 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Awesome photo Sofalofa
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Guess that answers the eternal question...."How low can you go?"
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Old 02-09-2006, 04:33 AM   #9 (permalink)
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mine has been lowereda bit and I can down the pegs even at low speeds
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Old 02-09-2006, 03:46 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Thanks SOFALOFA,

A mate of mine said you,d never be able to get your knee down on a Tiger, well all i have to do now is grow a bigger and stronger set of Balls for the next track day !!
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