Recent content by iamkenny

Thanks for the heads up on this but the armature is also done.

Has anyone had or heard of issues with Triumph starters. My 2012 model Tiger 800 has done 35000kms and I've had brushes changed twice in the past 3 years and now have to buy a complete new starter motor kit. R16K 😬

Sooo funny 😂😂😂

Thanks for the replies. Interesting to hear the various perspectives.  The previous owner started restoring and did the tank and side covers first which is why it looks so clean in the above pics.  The headlamp is Suzuki, the shocks are shot and cannot be refurbished as they are sealed units. ...

I picked this bike up a few years ago with intentions to restore it to it's original glory.  It's fuly stripped, engine covers and casing polished, frame and swing arm pwder coated. I now have the dilemma of whether to go original restoration or take on the creative licencecto go the cafe racer...

Her being a geologist and all, she should really be more informed than to make a statement that Pilgrams Rest is the heart of South Africa's gold mining industry. Really !!!

I have just seen the most horrific and distressing video clip of these bikers lying naked and burnt in the dirt street.  I cannot believe that this has not been one of the most highlighted news items around the world as yet. If this is in fact true then the atrocity apparently occurred on the...

10, 000 km service done last week ... East Coast MC (Umhlanga) R2,200.00 including new air filter.  800 XrX

The benefits of having customers in rural areas  :biggrin:

Thanks for your input guys. Reading your comments makes me feel a lot easier. I love the bike and am very happy to have changed over. My first bike as a licensed rider in 1976 was a Bonnie so am chuffed to have come a full circle. @TheBear ... yep, got the bike literally "out the box" :)

I've recently switched from BMW 1200GS to a Triumph Tiger XrX (800cc). It's now done close to 2000kms and the recommended running in limits were strictly adhered to. Having no regrets about the brand switch, I do however find that this motor revs bedonnered which is irritating. These are the...

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Got one thanks ... great value for money  :thumleft: :thumleft: