can i make from new tiger dual bike?

[airwolf732000]

Hallo everybody,
I would like to ask if I can make from new 09 Tiger dual bike (like tigers from 1999 - 2006)
If yes, what I need to change on the bike,
thanks for ideas.

[Stretch]

Dual-sporting is more centered on the capabilities of the rider than the machine.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29723 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29723)

But having a machine set up for that kind of riding makes the trip easier and more enjoyable.

You could get by just fine with a skidplate (to protect the exhaust pipes and sump from stones thrown up by the front wheel), and crash bars (to protect the engine cases and fuel tank in the event of a fall.  And you will fall while dual-sporting).

An aggressive tread pattern on the tires helps, but since the tire companies have yet to get off their collective asses and produce a front knobby tire in 17-inch sizes, your choices are a bit limited...  http://tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/topic,4129 (http://tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/topic,4129)

Other bits are becoming available as the aftermarket catches up with the new design.

The amount of farkling you do to your bike to turn it into a trail-worthy ride is limited only by your imagination and budget.

[droopydawg]

Get rid of the cast 17inch rims too.  DSing the tiger will surely mess those up.

[Jamming]

What do you mean make a dual sport????  :lol:

I'm an idiot, I've taken my 1050 Tiger places I had absolutely NO business being in on street tires. Managed not to kill myself or hurt the bike.  :oops: Learned my lesson.

Look for a used pre-07 Tiger if you want a Dual sport. Or, buy a 1050 Tiger AND a pre-07 KLR650 used.

[DragonNester]

Don't try it!!  It will come back to bite you hard, I'm afraid.

Get a second bike to feed that fire.

My two cents.

[kingdomstyle]

you cant take the old tiger to many tough places.it is really made to soak up bumps on rough roads,not difficult terrain bike!so if your wanting to get to difficult places tigers any of them are not the bike!maybe xr650l in your future. :D

[ramseybella]

you cant take the old tiger to many tough places.it is really made to soak up bumps on rough roads,not difficult terrain bike!so if your wanting to get to difficult places tigers any of them are not the bike!maybe xr650l in your future. :D

This is true!

But the 1050 taken easy can do some amazing maneuvering on dry hard dirt was amazed how it almost felt like a big trials bike in Moab, no thick sand or heavy mud.

But Yes I am scouting for a 650.

[haggis]

I wouldn't bother but you can still use off road you you are careful enough.

I didn't have bash plate so exhaust is a new flattened shape, doesn't affect bike at all.
Pirelli Scorpion Trail tyres for gravel etc, still road biased tyre but seem to stand up to abuse.
Engine protection bars for when you fall on your arse.
Bark busters or similar to protect levers and you, I carried spare set, probably cheaper too.
soften suspension to lowest setting

lean bars forward, stand up and look out for pot holes
voila! off road Tigger