Triumphrat

moonshine · 04-23-2007, 08:36 PM

I just bought a used '06 Tiger and I love it.

but seriously, has anyone actually taken theirs offroad?

stanegoli · 04-23-2007, 11:44 PM

Yes, frequently.
From dirt roads to challenging trails.
It's no dirt bike but it is a very good dualsport.

Perhaps you should ask this guy what he thinks:

marauder2 · 04-24-2007, 02:01 AM

that picture makes me wince,it would take me weeks to clean that bike with my trusty toothbrush :-D

moonshine · 04-24-2007, 01:25 PM

Glad to hear it. Once I wear out my current street tires, I will have to look into something more dual sport.

Any recommendations?

-Moonshine

tcowjww · 04-24-2007, 01:58 PM

Because of the sizes of the Tiger's wheels (17" rear and 19" front) choice of offroad rubber is limited because most purpose-built offroad machines run a 18" rear and a 21" front.

Nevertheless, Continental TKC80's are meant to be a very competent dualsport tyre and are available in Tiger sizes, but don't expect them to last frantically long :wink:

fano · 04-24-2007, 10:41 PM

I thought we all take them off road

stanegoli · 04-25-2007, 01:00 AM

Excellent photo fano - thanks

:-g

JRO · 04-25-2007, 02:14 AM

I want to see a picutre of you jumping across that canyon.

moonshine · 04-25-2007, 04:11 PM

Great photos....but those all look like older tigers to me which seem to be a bit more rugged.

I have yet to see a 2006! You know...with the mag wheels, etc.

I am curious as to what difference those wheels make.

However, after seeing all the cool bolt on bars to protect things I am gaining confidence!

[ This message was edited by: moonshine on 2007-04-25 14:14 ]

stanegoli · 04-25-2007, 11:24 PM

mag wheels on mine haven't held me back so far