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Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Mike Spalding, Mar 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM.

  1. Mike Spalding

    Mike Spalding New Member

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    Hi

    I'm Mike. Thanks for adding me

    I'm picking up a Tiger Sport 660 next week. I've got a few questions for you old hands if that's ok?.

    Being a shortie (27in inside leg) lowering is a must for those times you stop on a heavy camber or next to one of Britains famous potholes. Suggestions welcomed as to which lowering method is best, but not lowered seat as I still want some comfort.

    Is it worth paying out for genuine hand guards (£88) or are the cheaper ones any good.

    £240 for heated grips seems a bit steep. Cheaper alternatives?

    I'm sure I'll think of more.lol.

    Thanks guys (and gals)
     
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  2. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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  3. Boothman

    Boothman Elite Member

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
  4. Bikerman

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  5. Jon Steele

    Jon Steele Member

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    Greetings Mike

    If your bike has a ride by wire throttle the aftermarket heated grips won't fit. The Triumph grip is welded to the throttle tube! I'm on a Speedy RS and ruined a perfectly good throttle grip to gain this knowledge!
     
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  6. Mrs Visor

    Mrs Visor Crème de la Crème

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    Hi and welcome! I have Triumph heated grips on my Striple and Oxford on my Ducati, the Oxford are the better set by far.
     
  7. Markus

    Markus Crème de la Crème
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    Hi there!
    Welcome to the forum! ;)
    Until now I always used original heat grips on my former and actual Triumph and I really can recommend them!
     

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