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Dented Pride....

Started by ChrisN, August 15, 2005, 12:37:09 PM

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ChrisN

Accompanied by a Honda Africa Twin I took my Tiger for a little mild off-roading and ended up making Ewan McGregger look posively graceful on Long Way Round. To cut a long story short I fell off and snapped off the RH footrest. RH handguard, wing mirror, topbox, and tank suffering minor scratching. Biggest dent was in my pride! :oops:



A big thankyou to the guy at Kettlewell garage who opened up his workshop on a Sunday afternoon to make a fit a temperary peg. Nice strong chrome plated job is was too!
Chris

BykBoy

Quote from: "ChrisN"To cut a long story short I fell off and snapped off the RH footrest.



Yah, same thing happend to me. I got the Fastway pegs (just like Sasquatch did). I like the setup. Feels better then the original.



BTW, the rear and front pegs are interchangeable. I hope you didn't ride to the shop with your foot dangling off the side of the cat... :oops:
2001 Black 955i Tiger



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Frank.B

Hey Chris,

We were also in Kettlewell yesterday for the Scarecrow festival. We pulled into said garage about 4pm with a couple of mates (R1 & F6c)...Me on my Orange Tig.

It would have been nice to meet another Tig owner in that Very nice part of the world.



Frank.
\"greetings to you....friends of peace\"

ChrisN

Bykboy - thanks for that gem of info. I didn't know they were matched.



Frank - This actually happened the previous Sunday about 1.00pm.

Give the track a try. Head out of Kettlewell on the Leyburn road (which is a good ride in any event) but just as you're climbing the hill leaving Kettlewell, the track continues straight on at a right hand bend on the hill.



I spend alot of time riding around the Ribble Valley and the Dales and never tire of it. Fantastic countryside right on my doorstep.  :D I'll keep a look out for you.
Chris

Frank.B

Hiya Chris.



Likewise, My favourite part of the world also. We must pass like ships in the night!

I went up to the Tan hill inn via the Buttertubs pass 2 weekends ago,  superb scenery, superb Tiger country! :D ....Did you damage any paint work?...As I have an address for a UK company that can supply all the Latest Triumph colours BRG, Lucifer orange etc.



Frank.
\"greetings to you....friends of peace\"

ChrisN

I checked the footrests on my 05 and yes front and rear should be interchangable but I was surprised to find the rear is not drilled and tapped to receive the touch-down studs. Still handy to know for an emergencyswop.



Frank,

Yes I know the Tan Hill Inn. Been up there a few times. Check out their website at http://www.tanhillinn.co.uk/

I took advantage of the weather yesterday and got as far as Reeth before coming back via Crackpot, Askrigg, Hawes, and Dent. A nice 200 mile run for me. Never even saw another Tiger??

The paintwork wasn't too bad - nothing an indelable marker couldn't handle.
Chris