[satxbiker]

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.

 

[CanberraR3]

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.

 

[CanberraR3]

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.

The relocation kit and lights can be easily mounted after fitting the bars. Why not fit the bars anyway and pop the lights on later? Annoying I know but the bars are more use on the bike......

 

[satxbiker]

The relocation kit and lights can be easily mounted after fitting the bars. Why not fit the bars anyway and pop the lights on later? Annoying I know but the bars are more use on the bike......

Ah cool. I did not realize I could mount the bars first. I thought a wire from the lights had to be threaded through the bar.

 

[CanberraR3]

Ah cool. I did not realize I could mount the bars first. I thought a wire from the lights had to be threaded through the bar.

It does, but just as easy with the bars on or off.

 

[900 RallyPro]

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

 

[geelongrat]

Yay, first post for this group!

I attempted to install the lower engine guards on my Tiger 900 GT Pro over the weekend. Let me state that I have installed engine guards on a couple of bikes before this. I know all about not tightening the bolts before you have every bolt initially threaded and make sure everything lines up on both sides. That being said, I could never get the second bolt on the right side to begin to thread. I would even barely thread that bottom bolt with the spacer and the top mount towards the top and front of the bike would never line up to allow the second bolt to thread. It would hit the engine before I could even see the full bolt hole.

I even tried starting with the top bolt first and then doing the bottom one. No dice. I returned the bars to the dealer and asked for new ones. I feel they may fight me on it because a 'technician' did not do the install. I had my husband even look at it and he agreed the bars seemed slightly deformed. Has anyone installed the lower guards on the bike yet on any Tiger 900? If so, did you find everything lined up with no issues? This should have been a very simple install. I am pretty frustrated. Any help is appreciated.

Lynn

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!

 

[dawsonstaffs]

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

 

[CanberraR3]

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.

 

[geelongrat]

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.

 

[satxbiker]

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.

 

[CanberraR3]

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.

Hopefully a new set will go on easier then. You'd think with something that bolted on like these they all be made to minute tolerances. Possible I guess that mishandling somewhere in the supply chain, such as being dropped or thrown into a bin, could have cause a misalignment.

 

[DFW900GTRider]

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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[dawsonstaffs]

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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In Europe the World Manufacturer Identifier which is the first 2 letters of the VIN can refer to the country where the manufacturing company is headquartered rather than where the factory is located. Hence Triumphs will show as SM on the VIN even though made in Thailand.

 

[finbartyguy]

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.

 

[finbartyguy]

The $400 kit includes the fog lights there’s a special number for the relocation kit that is $40

 

[Keithsa]

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.

Thats why I went for touratech version as no faffing or extra cost for the light relocation kit. Poor design by triumph IMHO

 

[CanberraR3]

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.

 

[Keithsa]

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.

 

[MichielRP]

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.