I did the deal

[lwad]

and swopped my Vor 503 SM for a Tiger 855.  I'm now getting some everyday riding in by commuting my 40 mile round trip to work (country lanes), even though is't around 3 degrees C and dark on my way home. I've just put new Anakees on, so once they're scrubbed in and I'm used to the bike I can really start having fun.



I have loads of questions, but I'll keep it to a couple at the moment:



1.  I filled my tank up, but after 100 miles the fuel guage was in the red.  The Fuel warning light did not come on though.  Is this normal?  I would expect nearly 200 miles to a tankfull.



2.  I looking into heated grips.  Everyone rates them, but you all seem to use the Triemph ones at around £110.  Is there any problems with usering other brands, as MOTRAX do a set for £39.  I know you generally pay for what you get, but then you also pay extra for a name.



Thanks in advance.

[Badger]

There is a known problem with some Tiger fuel guages. Best to go by the mileage.



I have the Triumph grips fitted as they were suplied with the bike but You can get the Oxford heated grips on ebay for under £30 at the moment. They are supposed to be very good.



Oh and welcome to the Tiger nuthouse.  :D

[mcilvenny]

Go with the Oxford grips, I have them fitted on my bike and can definately recommend them. Cant see why people pay huge ammounts of money for genuine kit !!!

[SIBBO]

Good info guys,

i am going to fit heated grips myself so i think i will save myself the £70 and spend it on some other trinkets for my pride and joy

:D

[lwad]

Thanks for the info.



Are the Oxford grips rubber or plastic?  



Are the Tiger bars 22mm?

[SIBBO]

These are just the thoughts i had lwad,i reckon these look like good value



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... RK:MEWA:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7940792842&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT)



the temperature on these is adjustable something i dont believe the genuine parts do.........but i will be prepared to stand corrected.

[lwad]

cheers Sibbo,



I've been looking on Ebay as well.  There does seem to be a few to choose from (avoiding the heated overgrips).



I just remember the comment on the Motrax ones saying they are rubber and not plastic (which means some companies must do plastic ones), someting I didn't consider checking before.  I don't want plastic grips.

[Badger]

These are just the thoughts i had lwad,i reckon these look like good value



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... RK:MEWA:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7940792842&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT)



the temperature on these is adjustable something i dont believe the genuine parts do.........but i will be prepared to stand corrected.

Sibbo



Have a look at http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 36521&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=25643&item=7940636521&rd=1) £5 cheaper than your find and cheaper postage.

[SIBBO]

Cheers

[ChrisN]

Nice swop Iwad, welcome onboard. Keep the questions coming...