Featured Tiger Sport Tiger 900 Gt Pro 3oo Mile Thoughts...

@Shock It not a problem to ask a question that is what make this a great forum in my opinion the best. The pulling of the clutch aids the start process and saves battery. Clutch pulled in it just spins clutch drive no clutch the battery is driving the complete gearbox. Not sure if i explained this right but trying to say is less load on the battery and system. The wise one will pop along soon to help me out of the hole.

 

Welcome Shock, great intro.

I had always assumed the clutch in requirement was to stop the bike setting off on its own if starting the engine with the bike in gear whilst not sat on board.

 

Yep @Johnjo it is a safety feature.

 

I’ve never heard this before? I have been touring for many years and on many different bikes and can honestly say I have never changed a battery before a trip?

 

I have just purchased a 2025 GT PRO from the same dealer. I got a few spurious answers to some of my questions but got better answers from the online forums.
I have also come from sports bikes or naked hyper bikes and wondered how I would get on with it (brought it specifically to go touring).
So far I’ve done 2 150 odd mile rides out since last Friday and have to say I really like it (much more than I thought I would to be honest)!
I am getting the lowering links for it as I’m a short arse. Can’t still ride it no problem but want to have a bit more foot on the ground as I’m currently on tip toes.
Being fairly vertically challenged and with fairly short fingers I’m looking at getting aftermarket adjustable levers. Otherwise I think it’s great and can’t wait to get a load more miles on it. also, heated seat and grips are to die for after 150 miles yesterday at 5 degrees!!!

 

@Raveydavey Welcome to the family. Nice bike and sensible thought on safety. Do tap the upload a file button and show of the bikes please

 

Thanks for the reply Shock. Here you go.

 

Welcome to the forum Raveydavey, from North Wales.

 

Cheers. Hope to have a few days around the Elan Valley in a month or so. Bit lower than where you but has some nice roads.

 

Give me a shout when you are up this way. I have a pair of 30mm Lust lowers, and a Tiger 900 Low side stand.
Not sure if they will fit a 2025. Fitted and then removed off my 2024 Aragon, could not get a happy medium.
Yours if they will fit, for a sensible price. Only sitting on the shelf.
Tony

 

Cheers for the offer. I have brought the lowering kit and an adjustable side stand (although not sure about how much I will trust that yet). Haven’t got the lowering kit yet so not tried any of it out. Was it too low for you?
I have read a few posts from people saying the short stand it’s too short even with the lowering kit. May not be correct though.
I’m on tiptoe as it is now, ok for normal riding but be nice to be a bit lower. Been riding for 40 years and on tiptoes on other bikes but they are without luggage etc.
Be good to meet up and get shown some of the lesser known roads up there if there are any left!

Having said the above about being on tiptoes.
Why is it that your toes don’t have tips but you can tiptoe, and your fingers have tips but you can’t tip finger??????

 

Hi Ravey, my problem was mounting the bike, not riding. Tried the Lust lowers, had to be carefull, caus the bike was near vertical
on the sidestand. Bought a Tiger 900 low stand, that caused the bike to lean to much, thereby raising the right side making it more difficult getting my leg over. Panniers make it worse, and also the trousers i am wearing make a difference.
Hence back to standard height, and if need be stand on the peg. Its a personal thing.
Tony

 

I have heard both scenarios you mention there, that’s why I took a punt on the adjustable stand. Always an option for me to either cut down my existing stand or modify a low stand. We’ll see how it goes and I’ll let you know if I have any luck with the adjustable one.
Cheers for the info.