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  1. StephanK

    Advice needed - Flat tyre repair on a trip.

    Hi Dogs I am prepping for a trip down to the Drakensburg and Clarens between 01-05 May. Myself and the wife's first proper trip on a bike. Tar road 99%. I commute with the Tiger quite regularly, sometimes reaching 1000km a week, and naively have not been concerned with a flat tyre, since help...
  2. StephanK

    2013 BMW R1200 R - What to look for?

    Good day Dogs. I am viewing a 2013 R1200 R this coming Saturday and would like some advice from the knowledgeable about what to check for before committing? I would much rather prefer a R1250 R, but the R100k price difference is a factor ( I am not selling the Tiger! 😁 ) 32 000km on the bike...
  3. StephanK

    Service Question

    I've had my tiger for a couple of months, and the cost of maintenance at the agents is eye watering. 2 x Services cost me R17K in 2 months:eek:. What other options are there in Pretoria/Gauteng? MikeMac in Edenvale is one, any others? I would service it myself if I were certain that I did not...
  4. StephanK

    For Sale Bell MX-9 MIPS Helmet (Small)

    Selling my wifes helmet & goggles, used twice on a trip to Natal. I believe it to be a 2018 model Still in great nick. Maybe worn for a total of 3 hours. R2000.00 exc. Shipping Located in Garsfontein, Pretoria.
  5. StephanK

    2019 Tiger 800 XCx - Exhaust Options

    Good day dogs I am loving the Tiger overall, I would however like to make it sound more like a bike than a Bernina overlocker. I am looking at the slip on options and would like some first hand experience on the options available here. Arrow/ Yoshimura/ Leo Vince / Akrapovic ($$$$$!)? Are...
  6. StephanK

    Wanted 2019 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx centre stand & pannier racks

    Looking for the above for my bike, I would like to add some soft luggage to carry the essentials. Thank you Stephan Kruger
  7. StephanK

    Are Denali lights worth the eye watering cost?

    Good day dogs and doggers. I need lights on my Tiger, and would like to go through the effort once... I have seen many recommendations for the L4X lights available from various suppliers, R2500.00 for lights, harness and yellow covers if you shop around. I would like to know how they compare...
  8. StephanK

    Tiger 800 XCx 2-up Question

    Willehonne! My Tigers' manual states that the maximum combined weight (both passengers and luggage) may not exceed 147kg... My swambo and I probably weigh closer to 210Kg in gear, excluding luggage:rolleyes: I have a 2019 XCx with the WP suspension, can I adjust the damping and preload and...
  9. StephanK

    Pirelli Scorpion STR vs Dunlop Trailmax Mission Tyres

    Good day folks My Triumph Tiger 800 needs some new tekkies, and internet reviews are pointing to the two options above. I am looking for your experiences with these tyres, I would like to buy once, cry once:censored:. Dunlop gives great mileage, Pirelli grips better in the wet... I feel like...
  10. StephanK

    New Member Introduction: Stephan Kruger

    Hi all I have bought my first motorcycle, Triumph Tiger 800 XCX. Very new to this world, looking forward to learn from the more experienced folk. I am based in Pretoria. Best. Stephan Kruger
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