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Lucky for me I am not interested in an adventure bike.
That’s a very amusing and entertaining comment. Really loved the colorful imagery. Still, I’ll refer back to my earlier comment and question, what do you want out of this thread?
turbohawk
Member
Some folks love to Beach and Moan about things...basically trolling. I'm aware of a "buzziness" in the bars in my T900 that increases slightly with the RPM's but seriously is considerably less than my friends BMW R80...maybe something was wrong with his? It was pretty, but not for me...especially the shin burning in Texas heat.
Overall my Tiger is pretty smooth compared to quite a few KTM's that I've ridden as well.
There is a guy that believes the Tiger 900 puts out sooo much heat that he regards it as basically unrideable. I guess some people just want to make issues out of things that are minor...
I do appreciate the smoothness of my previous Kawasaki C14 but too heavy and not enough suspension travel for where I actually go these days.
So yeah, Rodder, move on to another make. Have fun!
Hookalatch
Member
He is not the only with heat from the radiators issue. Quite a few people have complained about that and there are commercial diverters being sold that supposedly help with the issue. Most have not seen much improvement. In anything above about 80 degrees I find the heat somewhat uncomfortable. Hugging the "tank" with my knees helps a lot. In any case I enjoy riding the bike enough I just accept it.
I am surprised at the number of people that scoff at the idea that anyone should be bothered by the heat. I think it's great they have no issue. How it affects you probably depends of your leg position, your clothing, the speed (or lack of it), and individual sensitivity.
Chuck
turbohawk
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Not scoffing, just pointing out that some people FEEL this is a problem (as with the previous owner of my Tiger mentioned the vibration), while I have the exact opposite experience on both, vibration is felt but not bad enough to complain and the heat is barely noticeable BUT ONLY WHEN I HUG THE TANK with my knees and I purposely hug the tank when it gets cold! LoL. I'm sure there are all sorts of variables with leg lengths, sensitivity, apparel choices, etc.
My previous 2009 Concours was lambasted for heat as well. 56k miles later I NEVER once felt this "horrible heat". Not sure what else to tell someone that feels something is unbearable...other than perhaps time to go to a different model/brand if these things are all issues to those it pertains to. Complaining on a forum does what, exactly?
Different people different sensitivity to heat. Heat can burn. When I was first getting used to my Thruxton I sat a bit too forward and that put my knees too close to the engine. Got a nice red mark on the side of my knee. Absolutely user error in my case. Corrected my sitting position and my knees naturally went to the side of the tank with the knee pads. Should’ve known they were there for a reason. LoL. I appreciate hearing about solutions and telling others how it got resolved. There’s always someone that benefits.
When posting about any issue, it’s helpful to have an end goal in mind. It makes it easier to try to find a solution or recommendation. In this thread I get the feeling there is no goal and no satisfactory solution therefore available. Define what one wants is key.
turbohawk
Member
Exactly the point I was trying to make. Thanks.
triumph900
Active Member
At this point the end goal seems to be prolonging the thread...
Yes, the vibration issue from the OP has been debated ad nauseam. All posts about it will be deleted from here on out.
Vibration and heat issues are subjective to each individual, So as Sikatri stated, hopefully someone will offer a solution that works for them.
Vibration and heat issues are subjective to each individual, So as Sikatri stated, hopefully someone will offer a solution that works for them.
Philois
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Did you not test ride the bike? If so didn’t you feel the vibrations on the test ride. I have test ridden the 900 Rally Pro and the 1200 GT PRO loved both. I would definitely not call the 1200 (or the 900) gutless. Triumph have managed to sell quite a number of these bikes, all the reviews I have read have been very positive (yes the vibrations have been mentioned)
Maybe ride a Harley for a couple of years and then come back to your 1200 you might find it feels a little smoother.
This is his post from earlier in this thread. he did test and owns a newer 1200.
https://www.triumphtalk.com/threads/new-2024-tiger-900.59844/post-357253
Philois
Well-Known Member
That’s my point if he test rode it and it vibrated so bad why did he go ahead and purchase it?
In his post I linked he stated that he did not notice the vibs and his other complaint of lack of torque due to too many new sensations.
Think we've all experienced that at one time or another when testing a new or new to you vehicle.
i have bought an Aragon GT and find it has plenty of bottom end power but is lacking above 8k revs. a bit of a trawl on the web suggests it is down to the ETV tables in the map which reduce the butterflies from opening to 100% at higher revs.
i have a modified map ready to load that rectifies this situation but am laid up at the moment due to a knee replacement and ligament reconstruction.
when i get back on my feet i will load it in and report my findings
i have a modified map ready to load that rectifies this situation but am laid up at the moment due to a knee replacement and ligament reconstruction.
when i get back on my feet i will load it in and report my findings
triumph900
Active Member
Found it on the net, you are welcome to a copy of it. i have just tweaked the tables on the sport mode for now to see what the difference is.
i will try and put it in the resources section
it wont let me load if you pm your email i will send a copy that way
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triumph900
Active Member
Thanks. I appreciate the offer. I was more curious about modified map resources. I have a T120 that is stock for now. I've not come across many/any maps so far and I'm far to cowardly to tinker with one!
New member here. Really enjoy TriumphTalk, great forum content. Recently, I bought a (2024?) Aragon Rally. Put a couple hundred miles on it on a Sunday morning. Windy and temps in the upper thirties to mid forties. (missed that heated seat
Half slab, half twisties. Other than the weather, loved the ride! Bike is responsive, stable, comfortable. So it's brand new, can't work it too hard (top end), but think I'm going to get on quite well with it. So 3 weeks after the highly anticipated purchase, the REAL '24's are announced. More power, 1200 style graphics on the screen. Damn. I don't care how many variations of graphics there are on the current 900 eye popping TFT display, ALL GOOFY! Hoping the dealer can perform a flash upgrade from the real '24's. Curious about the modified map daytona spoke of. If performed, will that be detected by the dealer come service time? Assuming it will, might it void the warranty? I'm tempted to sit on it at 200 miles, wait for the 2024's to arrive, test ride and decide if the improvements (13 more h.p....who wouldn't want that??) prompt a discussion with the dealer (migraine time) on trading up. Guess I'll find out how 'limited' the production of Aragon's there really is, come February or March. Hopefully, they'll be gone. Doubtful though.
I know it's a good problem to have, but I'm 73, retired and have worked my ass off on side jobs to buy the lovely Aragon, then a few weeks later...boom. So doctor, I'm on the couch...any comments or suggestions?
Half slab, half twisties. Other than the weather, loved the ride! Bike is responsive, stable, comfortable. So it's brand new, can't work it too hard (top end), but think I'm going to get on quite well with it. So 3 weeks after the highly anticipated purchase, the REAL '24's are announced. More power, 1200 style graphics on the screen. Damn. I don't care how many variations of graphics there are on the current 900 eye popping TFT display, ALL GOOFY! Hoping the dealer can perform a flash upgrade from the real '24's. Curious about the modified map daytona spoke of. If performed, will that be detected by the dealer come service time? Assuming it will, might it void the warranty? I'm tempted to sit on it at 200 miles, wait for the 2024's to arrive, test ride and decide if the improvements (13 more h.p....who wouldn't want that??) prompt a discussion with the dealer (migraine time) on trading up. Guess I'll find out how 'limited' the production of Aragon's there really is, come February or March. Hopefully, they'll be gone. Doubtful though. I know it's a good problem to have, but I'm 73, retired and have worked my ass off on side jobs to buy the lovely Aragon, then a few weeks later...boom. So doctor, I'm on the couch...any comments or suggestions?
