Triumphrat

vinny53074

Has anyone noticed that the headlamps create a "triumph" emblem on the ground? I have never owned a triumph, is this normal? I owned a 2002 V-Strom before and the headlamps were impressively bright. The '07 Tiger's lamps are not even adequate. Any ideas on improvements? P.S. To all who choose to argue about minutia, I hope your gets more interesting. I find this site a good place to get ideas and to hear other riders opinions. Lets remember that they are what they are, ideas and opinions! SO, how do I get brighter headlamps legally?

Rincewind

Is that what that is, a Triumph logo? I would never have guessed. It looks like some superhero mask to me, or a cheshire cat grin with fangs.

I agree that the headlights need work. I may try to aim mine higher before I buy PIAA's or caliper-mounted Motolights.

tigerpete

GEEZ MATE!!! Hadn't noticed headlight patten!!....Now you got me thinkin.....i know what i'll be looking for when i head off to work early in the morning!!.... instead of looking for roos jumpin out in front of me.....i'll be looking for that ****** Triumph patten!!!!! :???: ......In regards to some brighter lights,if anyone knows of anything be great!.....At least the Tigers are better then the candles i had for headlights on me old bike!! :hammer: :hammer:

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blacktiger

Could be worth looking at some of the "50% brighter" Xenon type bulbs first. Triumph are always going to fit "run of the mill" bulbs at the factory. Worked wonders on my '02 955i.

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OKCTriple

Look here:

http://www.tiger1050.com/index.php?o...26&topic=931.0

Excellent option, I have mine on the way and see having he benefit of both lights on during the day and at night with adjustable intensity. :wink:

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RedBird

I haven't ridden yet at night, so I don't guess I understand either of the threads completely. Both lights shine on high beam, so I assume the item OKCTriple is buying makes both bulbs shine on low beam and the adjustment on the high beam bulb is so it is not too bright for low beam useage. Nothing is said of the bulb aiming, though, and the high beam bulb is aimed considerably higher than the low beam bulb.

If the complaint of some (that the lights are not bright enough) is for when the high beam is on, I don't see how the device will change that any. If the complaint is for when the low beam is on, then the device should make a huge difference because you are adding an additional higher wattage bulb (with adjustable brightness) that is aimed higher than the low beam bulb.

It certainly sounds like a good solution without changing a bunch of stock parts.

Larry

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2003 T-100 (790cc), NARK, NH Togas, 8100 rpm rev limiter, 158 main jets, 42 pilot jets (less than 1 turn out on pilot screws), stock needles--no shims. 13 A/F ratio from 1100 rpm to 4000 rpm; 12 A/F ratio from 4000 rpm to 6000 rpm; 13 A/F from 6000 rpm to 8100 rpm.:D
2007 Tiger 1050--White:D--SW-Motech crashbars, Skidmarx rear hugger/chain guard, Calsci +7 windscreen.

Aussiebikerdave

Have now covered over 5000km on our Tiger 1050 and done a number of night runs. At first I wasn't impressed however on my way home tonight on moonless unlit roads I found myself re-appraising my initial observations as the reach and spread on high beam seemed good.

Thinking back, my initial impressions where formed mainly due to the unlit area on left hand corner apexs when cranked over. This situation virtually leaves one riding blind. You would have to say slightly disconcerting!

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