Spoke to my local dealer and they said they are suppose to be bringing one out 2010, but its not concrete and he has no idea was its to look like just that its a 675cc.

Think i would like that size/type of a bike but the XT has something about its, probably the big single thrills for 0-70mph riding which is all i need.

How???
 

How do you do it? Get 10000mls out of a tyre I mean!

My original rear Sirac did 4500mls and it was done. The front did an extra 1000mls before I changed it - not completely goosed but affecting the handling.

Now a smidgeon under 10 thou and the rear Tourance won't do a lot more but the front Pirelli should last a while yet - by that I mean about another 2500mls :091:

givit

I managed about 9500 out of the first set of Tourances, there was enough tread to be legal on the back, and about 3mm on the front - had to change them as they were cracked. Second set only lasted 5000 miles, then I changes for TCK's which are looking good for maybe 3k......

The thing with tyres, if you set off and don't stop until they are goosed, they will last alot longer than someone doing a 20 mile daily commute. I read a whole article about getting them up to temp before puting toomuch load on them, well, I read most of it - just fell asleep at some point... Riveting!:icon_cherry:

When they manufacture tyres, they are catagorised, the best ones go to manufacturers, then next lot go to dealers, then it's the turn of the tyre shifters, then the cheapo places! Same tyres, but the one the manufacturers get are the best ones! At least that how it works with Pirrelli.

So buying your tyres from the cheapo places isn't always the best policy.....:eusa_shhh:

I did 18.000km's with the original Tourance's and they weren't completely shot. But I had them replaced prior to my vacation(which was planned for about 6.000km's, so that extra distance they wouldn't last, I thought!). The only thing I do, is regularly check the tyre pressure(f:2.3;b:2.5), that's all! Oh yes, I don't do wheelies and such and got a easygoing ridin' style. My original chain&sprockets also lasted 18.000km's, same here not completely shot. Also regular maintenance(cleaning and lubing) and only just once adjusted! So it's possible and keeps a beautiful hobby affordable too! Mind you, I mostly ride onroad, occasionally offroad(gravel and such, no hardcore offroad, it's an allroad adventure travel bike!). So, I'll stick to the Tourance's and DID chain&sprockets.
Greetz, Hans.

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Watching this thread with interest

being honest the tiger is a much better road bike, i covered 70,000 miles in the 2 years i had the bike and it still looked immaculate. the handling with Michelin road pilot 2's was superb, and I covered 1200 miles in 20 hours (!) and other than a sore wrist it was comfortable as hell. it was good on fuel and the back up from the Dealer (destination triumph) was the best service I've ever had from a dealer.

the down side - purely a road bike, although not a problem to me, servicing was expensive in comparison but my biggest problem was reliability - I had 18 warrenty claims in 2 years including 2 engine rebuilds. although in fairness it only actually broke down twice.

made my day
 

Youve just cheered me up. just ridden 40miles into london realised im on reserve and ive left my wallet and phone on the kitchen table.

My Tenere has 63 000 km, which I did in 14 months. Btw. just came back home from RTW trip on Tenere :icon_cool:

Wow!! Tell us more, how did the bike do and such. And pics!!
Greetz, Hans.

This must be a new record Capt take note I can see a new title for this feat.

Yeah photos and ride report please

did you have any problems ?
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