I'm going to go out on a limb and say that there probably hasn't been many people installing them yet. I wouldn't be shocked if the bolt holes didn't line up. If you have trouble again I think I might let the dealer try to install them. If they install them they then carry the full motorcycle warranty.

 

Yes, I will go that way if it happens again. I was just trying to avoid the darn $100 an hour labor charge which is crazy.

 

I agree, that install should have been a no brainer. I've installed factory engine bars on my other Tiger and they basically fell right on.

 

I had my lower engine guard fitted by the dealer as part of the purchase deal. It looks well fitted and has survived 700 miles. So I guess it can be fitted.

 

I received a new set of lower engine guards today along with some radiator guards. Both just popped on as easy as can be. That initial set was definitely deformed. The hardest thing about the lower engine guards was getting the bottom bolt on the left-hand side started because the radiator hose was right there. It took me less than 45 min to install both and that was because I took time to set up an evaporative cooler and fan. It is already 95 degrees in my garage. Yea South Texas!

 

It seemed to me that you must have had a slightly malformed set so I’m glad that’s been rectified.

My Rally Pro of course came with them fitted but I did remove them to get them powder coated along with a set of the high bars. Mine obviously went straight back on but getting all the bolts threaded and that spacer in place was a bit of a fiddle in any case.

They certainly look better black, in my opinion. I just wanted to share a potential pitfall. The high bars mount onto the lower bars and to a new bracket under the top triple clamp, and it’s not a completely simple job, especially with freshly powder coated bars. Got everything hooked up, stood back and noticed I’d left the rubber sleeve off.
Not a completely disassembly but a partial redo of both upper and lower bars on one side that I could have lived without.

 

It seemed to me that you must have had a slightly malformed set so I’m glad that’s been rectified.

My Rally Pro of course came with them fitted but I did remove them to get them powder coated along with a set of the high bars. Mine obviously went straight back on but getting all the bolts threaded and that spacer in place was a bit of a fiddle in any case.

They certainly look better black, in my opinion. I just wanted to share a potential pitfall. The high bars mount onto the lower bars and to a new bracket under the top triple clamp, and it’s not a completely simple job, especially with freshly powder coated bars. Got everything hooked up, stood back and noticed I’d left the rubber sleeve off.
Not a completely disassembly but a partial redo of both upper and lower bars on one side that I could have lived without.

I'm considering powder coating my engine bars too. Any chance you could pop on a couple of photos of your black bars please? Thanks.

 

Can you tell me which bolts you removed to remove the beaker for the upper bars? I can guess but it would be good to hear from someone who did it. I am thinking of getting them powder coated black also.

 

@dawsonstaffs You can see that I also was able to refit the original fog light mounts with just a small amount of cutting of the bracket where it bolts under the beak. The lights still can’t go there (Perhaps upside down) but it fills the gap and could be used for other lights if I wanted. Purely cosmetic at this stage.

 

Thanks a lot. The black looks superb. Blends in with the bike a lot better. I'm off to find a local powder coat shop....

 

@CanberraR3 . I went a bit radical with my engine bars and decided to powdercoat them to match the rest of the bike!

 

Looks good!
And the sub-frame too by the look of it. How difficult was that to take off and refit?

EDIT: it‘s OK, I found your other posts. An hour each way sounds doable. Hmmm.

 

Thank you. Taking the subframe off took about an hour and the same to put it back. The dealer quoted £300 and couldn't do it till the autumn. So I had a good look and found it was just a load of bolts.

 

Looks like adding the upper crash bars on the Pro models will require an additional fog light install kit costing $400, is that true? Why couldn't Triumph think of a mount that will clear the lights? Heard that the Outback Motortek is working on their system.

 

There is a $28 fog light relocation kit that you get for the pro models when installing the upper bars. I have been waiting over a month for mine since they have been on back order. I am on the verge of returning the upper bars which have been sitting in the box since I bought the bike.

 

Yes, lights had to relocated, but the kit doesn’t cost anything like that. I think it was $50. I agree it was unfortunate and a very small mod is all that is needed for the stock mount to fit - I have kept mine on for aesthetic reasons and possible future use with other lights - and the lights themselves hit the bars by only about 1-2 cm. A slightly different design would have enabled them to sit above rather than hang below the stock mount. Could have/should have been avoided.

 

The relocation kit for mine was like $70aus. $400 is outrageous

 

I have exactly the same problem - picked up the lower engine bars yesterday and the top fitting on the right hand bar is out by about 2mm. It won't line up with the bolt hole on the engine. Trying to force the bolt could end up stripping the thread on the engine so I'm taking them back for a refund. I did exactly the same as you Lynn, also tried loosely fitting the top one first but then the bottom one with the spacer was way off centre alignment.
Very disappointed in Triumphs quality control - I think these accessories are manufactured in Thailand!

 

The bike itself is made in Thailand too. I cant fault the build quality so far.

 

Is it, though? The VIN of my 900GT indicates it was made in the UK. The VIN starts with SM.

I read the information that they were moving production to Thailand but maybe not all of it yet? [emoji2371]


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You’re not supposed to tighten any of the bolts until they’re all in a little. That margin of error In our pics surely isn’t going to prevent those going on with only a small amount of manipulating. All the Rally models are fitted with them and I’m sure that if there was an issue it with fitment it would have been rectified. When I took mine off for powder coating one side went back on easier than the other but without too much difficulty.

 

Hey @CanberraR3 I kept the lower bolt with the spacer loose and that small gap in the pics was after a lot of manipulating and colourful language! I would have needed to hit it with a sledge hammer to get it moving any closer to the centre of the mounting hole on the engine - the bracket hole should be dead centre on the engine mounting hole otherwise I'd risk stripping the thread. I've owned Triumphs for the past 18 years - this is my 7th and can't fault their commitment to quality over that time. So, this was disappointing. I've taken them back for replacement so I'll see what happens next.

 

Yea, mine was much worse than yours. I could not even begin to get the bolt threaded. I had everything as loose as possible and it made no difference what so ever. I got a new set, and boom, they went on like butter.

 

The relocation kit is only $40 and in my opinion the lights actually look better in the new position with the upper bars. I’ve been able to retain the original mount bar and used it to fit some extra lights. Mildly annoying initially they had to relocated but having done it I’m pretty happy with the way they’re designed.

 

Took the phone tray out and replaced with the one from the basic 900, gives some usable storage space for the radio coms unit and puncture repair kit and power distribution module.

Much better than the IMHO phone thing. Why would you put the phone in there ! if connected as navigation. Also pain to keep undoing the seat to get the phone.

 

When doing long rides, being able to charge the phone is quite useful, imho. Especially since I do not want the phone mounted on the steering bar.
Personally I like it. Others might have other opinions.

 

Just put the lower bar set on my Rally. Couldn't find instructions anywhere so I winged it. Luckily everything lined up perfectly. Only came with one spacer... could have used 2. Both on the left side. I used a small stack of washers on the lower left. 1 of the 4 bolts was shorter than the others and it went in the upper right. Seems like both the upper bolts should have been shorter. Oh well...

 

For instructions look here:

Triumph Instructions.com

 

Oh good, now I can read about everything I did wrong. 🤣

 

Touratech Bars no relocation of fog lights

 

I paid £10 to powder coat my lower engine bars. Getting a good colour match is important. There are several dozen shades of black to chose from.

 

Heads-up on the TT bars: Tiger 900 Aftermarket Crash Bar Test