Triumphrat

Chyron · 02-01-2005

From what I understand, the Tiger is a good two-up touring bike. Is this correct?

tango · 02-01-2005

Absolutely.

Before I got the trophy I used to take MOTH on the back regularly, probably did more miles with her on the back than I did solo

There are others on here that have the bike fully loaded with luggage and a pillion with no prob's. (take a look at Robbie's album)

You might need to adjust the pre-load to set the bike up for the extra load, which does raise the ride hieght slightly, but apart from that it's a piece of cake for the tiger.

Timtiger · 02-01-2005

Oh yes.
A few factors help.
- It has a good sized rear seat.
- You can get a gel rear seat.
- The rear seat is a little higher, so if the pillion is not too short, they get a better view than just the back of the rider's helmet.
- The pillion pegs are not set high, so they don't have their knees bent too much.
- The suspension is pretty good and potholes don't jar the pillion's spine
- A top box fitted with the pad makes a great backrest, the pillion can relax without worrying about flling off the back- Ever bike and rider is a little different, but my experience with The Tiger is that the pillion gets very little wind buffetting and stays pretty dry.

There are more comfortable pillion bikes around, but you are talking full-dress tourers with fat arse seats and stereos. They also weigh twice a Tiger's weight.

winger · 02-02-2005

It's all i use my Tiger for and if i'm not touring i use another bike,it's one of the greats and i don't say that as a biased owner,but i will add thats the 955 the 900i(885) way to short of breath.

I've lost track of the 4,5,6 hundred mile days my wife and i have done,people talk about Pan Europeans!!, just as good a match,without the hassle of a bloody big fairing when the weather is hot.

winger · 02-02-2005

It's all i use my Tiger for and if i'm not touring i use another bike,it's one of the greats and i don't say that as a biased owner,but i will add thats the 955 the 900i(885) way to short of breath.

I've lost track of the 4,5,6 hundred mile days my wife and i have done,people talk about Pan Europeans!!, just as good a match,without the hassle of a bloody big fairing when the weather is hot.

CATUCK · 02-04-2005

I had a Pan before the Orange Stripey thingy, SWMBO prefers the Tiger, more comfy (Triumph gel) seat and much less wind blast, not much to choose between the two from the riders perspective, better road presenceand more fun on the Tiger. If the road's are bumpy or very twisty then El Tigre wins hands down, tank range similar. Chain's a right royal pain inthe wotsit, luggage on the Pan was slightly better due to not losing half a pannier to accomadate the silencer.

In conclusion you will tour places that you would not consider on a GT, you will certainly have more fun, however if Motorway is your bag, go for a tool built for the job.

djr · 02-05-2005

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Chain's a right royal pain inthe wotsit

then fit an oiler such as Pro-Oiler

WildeKurt · 02-05-2005

The position of the rear seat is good for the pillion but the stock seat itself is not so great: Slippery and not too comfy. The only other problem is the passenger pegs are too high. My SO say's her legs cramp up due to the extreme bend this causes. I'm still waiting for someone to offer an aftermarket alternative.

Kurt

Trotts · 02-05-2005

Wildekurt might be right here. I have never ridden on the rear :lollol: but my other half has. Out of the three giant trailees she's planted her behind on, the favorite was the varadero, GS, then Tiger. She also finds her knees play up due to high footrests for pillion after extended time on Tiger. However it is rather subjective as all our pillions are different shapes and sizes. My other half is quite tall with a long leg. I think most will say it pretty good, so i reckon I may be out of step here.

djr · 02-07-2005

I dont think it would be too difficult to fashion a drop plate for the rear pegs.