Triumphrat

Trotts · 12-29-2004

Any kind soul got a translation from German to English for the engine bars. Am ordereing the said items and I recall seeing somewhere that some 'hero' has done a UK version as I understand the instructions come in German. Many thanks. Please p.m. me if you have such a thing.

Thanks

whoa · 12-29-2004

I just got a Tiger so I'd like to know why you want the bars. Have you had a drop or are you planning on getting offroad?

paulie · 12-30-2004

Well, when I got my Tiger, I got lots of advice on this forum telling me to put on engine guards first thing. I asked the same question you just did. The answer: "Just put them on, you'll drop it sooner or later". I didn't believe it, so I put up a poll on Yahoo Groups asking how many had dropped their bikes. You can see the answer at:

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/...eys?id=1179300

Believe it or not, 65% of us have dropped Tigers in low speed or parking lot type incidents (I excluded wrecks). This information caused me to run right out and order a set of Thunderbike bars.

Very shortly afterward I joined the club by dropping mine going over a narrow wooden plank into a steep gravel driveway. Not a scratch on the bike other than a little chip out of the footpeg.

True story. Put them on, you won't regret it.

BigStripey · 12-31-2004

Dave,

The instructions are a bit german aren't they :razz:

Have a look in the Tiger Album (Crashbars) section, i took some pictures when i fitted mine. They may help?

Touratech Pics

Hope it helps,

Jim

[ This message was edited by: BigStripey on 2004-12-31 13:27 ]

tri99sprint · 12-31-2004

If you go to "www.touratech-usa.com", then go to the Tiger page, scroll down to the "engine protectors", you should see a "mounting instructions" pdf link. Print that bad-boy out and you should be set. I would recommend having a mate help you, as I found three hands are better than two.
Good luck.