I've been talking about doing this for a couple of years now and finally got off my but and did it.
You know What a pain it is to park your tiger in soft dirt, sand or on hot asphalt? You know those occasions when the bike starts tipping over before you even get off it as the kickstand sinks into the ground.
There are a lot of items for sale out there to assist you in preventing this but few of them can you mount on your bike and forget about it.
My friends and I keep talking about how much fun it would be to make a tigers paw and attach it to our kickstands. Not only would this prevent much of the sink-age but it would allow us to leave a signature cats paw imprint in the ground when we leave.
In pursuing this I found that for $50 and the cost of the metal and providing a template, I could have one made for me. Hmmnn not what I'm looking for not only do I have to create the template and pay various fees I'll still need to sand and finish the paw.
So I bought some materials and cast my own,
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While I did not save any money I can now play with the design until I like it and make other small aluminum parts such as foot pegs, handlebar riser, Chain Guard, various mounting options etc..
Very unique farkle. Sweeeet finished product.
and my guess is you will be able to sell enough of these to pay for many new Tiger Accessories.
Nice, fun and practical! Will it fit a steamer too? Would you make up one for me too, how much $$ ? :D
Will it fit a Steamer?
I don't know, post a couple of close-ups of your Steamers kickstand foot.
How much will it cost?
I'll have to figure that out also.
That's very cool, work out how much they cost I'll have one.
Too cool, I'd buy that. Have to fit a Roadie though.
Quote from: "Jon KB"Will it fit a Steamer?
I don't know, post a couple of close-ups of your Steamers kickstand foot.
How much will it cost?
I'll have to figure that out also.
That is too cool for my meagre words.
"Will it fit a Roadie or a Steamer" sod it, I'd happily mod my side stands just to have that on them.
When you work it out, put me down for two please 8)
Now thats a Tiger Triple Farkle my Girly would proudly wear
Yes, Sin- is definately right! It will be a lot easyer for me to modify the Steamers sidestand, than for you to modyfy your mold!
Please just have me on your list if you will make up some more!
Wow thats cool as penguin pi55
As soon as you work out how much they are, let us know - any idea how much for shipping to the UK?
Hey Jon - Me too! I'll be gone on 2 month trip beginning this Sat. If you can give me a price, I'll send a check and you can hold one for me until my return. I think this will take off as word gets around - you'll be so busy casting Tiger paws, ya won't have time to ride. TTFN, j
I'll take two!
Count me in for one!!
I'll take two as well
After just a few days "on the market", there you have at least 12 Tiger paws on your order list, and the price isnt even figured out yet :D
Quote from: "ArcticTiger"After just a few days "on the market", there you have at least 12 Tiger paws on your order list, and the price isnt even figured out yet :D
Can't say I didn't warn him- one of the first post about these was my warning :D
Quote from: "coachgeo"and my guess is you will be able to sell enough of these to pay for many new Tiger Accessories.
Show us the paw tucked back agains the side of the Tiger (kick stand up). Would not like for that paw to dig into things like your leg on a laydown orrrr.....
Quote from: "coachgeo"[Show us the paw tucked back against the side of the Tiger (kick stand up). Would not like for that paw to dig into things like your leg on a laydown orrrr.....
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Thanx for the pics. Can you pull back some so we can get an overall perspective to tie the close shots all together.
The view from the rear must be a hoot, really like you have a Kitty between your legs 8)
I think thats Grrrrrrrrreat! :) sidestand foot on the Girly looks similar to the Steamer 8)
We need to paint 'em orange so they'll look authentic...plus easier to see if you got the kickstand down... BEFORE ya dismount.
Put me down for one too, please... 8)
....me too, please. :wave
Quote from: "jphish"We need to paint 'em orange so they'll look authentic...plus easier to see if you got the kickstand down... BEFORE ya dismount.
Exactly what I was thinking, complete with toenail paint :lol:
Have you got the furnace fired up yet ............... :new_popcornsmiley
Holy shit, that's cool. I want one too.
Quote from: "coachgeo"Thanx for the pics. Can you pull back some so we can get an overall perspective to tie the close shots all together.
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This is my 2nd claw and 3rd pour
A bit of finishing and it will look great
More practice and they will come out needing less finish work
Or so I'm told
If it helps you can send mine "in the rough" :D .
Quote from: "TheMule"If it helps you can send mine "in the rough" :D .
Me too
:hello2 fanbl@@dytastic 8)
Several people have contacted me asking if I would make them one or two
The answer is yes and the price will be $50 each plus shipping costs.
Shipping costs to the UK looks to be under $20
Over the next week I'll produce a few to see what the turnaround time will be.
That's fine for me, I'll take one! Do you have a paypal account? If not, how would you like to be paid?
I'm not an experienced rider yet so Im asking folk more experienced.... is the location of this paw one that may, probably will, never..??? slide across the riders leg if you have to lay the bike down?
What about if you are two up?
If there is a potential danger here... another design might be the top of the paw with a flat plate on the bottom slightly larger.. the visual aspect being looking down on the the tiger's paw at the top of it with it planted on the ground (flat plate)
Quote from: "coachgeo"I'm not an experienced rider yet so Im asking folk more experienced.... is the location of this paw one that may, probably will, never..??? slide across the riders leg if you have to lay the bike down?
What about if you are two up?
If there is a potential danger here... another design might be the top of the paw with a flat plate on the bottom slightly larger.. the visual aspect being looking down on the the tiger's paw at the top of it with it planted on the ground (flat plate)
that paw will be the least of your concern if you lay the pig down on your leg at speed .it will probably never come near your leg ..........
on the other hand I would be more concerned about how much weight is added to the end that could under the right bumpy bouncy situation cause the sidestand to overpower the springs and ....................well if you have ever tried to ride off on a older motorcycle with the sidestand down you get my drift .
Test it well Jon for your own sake if you know what I mean ................
Quote from: "coachgeo"if you have to lay the bike down?
that cracks me up when people say "I had to lay it down "
:shock: :ImaPoser
no one in their right mind "lays " a bike down on purpose .......... :roll:
I love this ... how about a picture of the mark it leaves...? :D
Quote from: "Mustang"Quote from: "coachgeo"I'm not an experienced rider yet so Im asking folk more experienced.... is the location of this paw one that may, probably will, never..??? slide across the riders leg if you have to lay the bike down?
What about if you are two up?
If there is a potential danger here... another design might be the top of the paw with a flat plate on the bottom slightly larger.. the visual aspect being looking down on the the tiger's paw at the top of it with it planted on the ground (flat plate)
that paw will be the least of your concern if you lay the pig down on your leg at speed .it will probably never come near your leg ..........
on the other hand I would be more concerned about how much weight is added to the end that could under the right bumpy bouncy situation cause the sidestand to overpower the springs and ....................well if you have ever tried to ride off on a older motorcycle with the sidestand down you get my drift .
Test it well Jon for your own sake if you know what I mean ................
I find myself in agreement with Mustang,
If your laying down your Tiger in such away as to cause the kickstand to tear at your leg, your in a heap of trouble.
I suppose it could happen but in that case I doubt that the foot attachment would do any more damage then the stock kickstand would.
Solo or two-up, but that's just my opinion and I'm sure mother nature working hand in hand with father Murphy could prove me wrong easily.
As for the kickstand coming down because of the additional weight, that is/was a concern of mine, however the paw weighs in at
7 ounces and if that's enough to drag down your kickstand you either need new/more springs or you need to strap you kickstand in place while riding.
I have only been able to put in about 40 minutes of riding time since installing the paw 3 days ago (all on paved streets), it hasn't been a problem yet but check back with me in December.
Seriously anyone who farkles their bike needs to consider the potential problems before adding/changing from manufacturers specs and then must take responsibility for their actions.
I think these paws will work, that they won't fall off or cause problems but if you put these on your bike they need to be on your inspection list just like anything else you or the manufacturer put on your bike. Anything can loosen or weaken over time. Riding is not for the complacent or the willfully blind...at least not for long.
Quote from: "JasonS"I love this ... how about a picture of the mark it leaves...? :D
That's going to be brilliant, especially on hot tarmac :ImaPoser a GS imprint just wouldn't come anywhere close. I think after the extra bits many of us have added to stop them bending the extra weight will be negligle, I have a hefty Touratwat pad on the Vara, I'd be more worried about the sharp edge of that cutting my boots.
"For Sale, novelty item, no warranty or fitness for pupose other than as decoration suggested or implied, use entirely at your own risk" gimme, gimme, where do I sign? If anybody is in the least worried they should'nt read the bit of the Tiger owners manual that says it's not designed for use off road :P
"Lay it down" :icon_scratch you mean fall off, if you are comfortable in your manhood, come on coach leave the hairdresser speak for the best dressed GS crowd :wink:
Quote from: "Sin_Tiger"...."Lay it down" :icon_scratch you mean fall off, if you are comfortable in your manhood, come on coach leave the hairdresser speak for the best dressed GS crowd :wink:
good point... rewrite due.
if you dont "fall off" far enough to keep your leg out from under the bike will this kickstand paw....."PS- falling not concerned too much.. being able to safely juggle kids thru the air the remainder of my career I am. Hence recent purchase of hit-air jacket (at 60% discount) before bike is even running.
I'd take one, and finally have something to mount my rub block to! :BangHead
It being cast aluminum, what is the added weight of the extra bits?
Quote from: "EvilBetty"It being cast aluminum, what is the added weight of the extra bits?
7 ounces
Jon
I'm going to have to call a halt to new requests for a bit.
I have received requests for twenty feet so far.
This is far greater response then I anticipated.
I figure 2 or 3 people might want one.
At approximately 5 hours per foot, 20 of them ceases to be a friendly gesture and needs to become a self supporting production.
I will honor the $50 plus shipping price for those that I have contacted.
I have started casting those 20.
I will post a new price that makes it worth taking time away from my riding and resume accepting orders at that time from anyone who remains interested.
I'm sorry if I did not get to you I really was not expecting this level of interest.
My ego has been stroked greatly, thanks again for the praise and interest .
I will be tooling up for faster production to keep the price reasonable.
Jon
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LOL... I warned you.
Congratulations on your unwanted success :lol:
Quote from: "coachgeo"LOL... I warned you.
Congratulations on your unwanted success :lol:
Thanks...I think
I should rephrase that...
Congratulations on your unintended success.
I'll get one too someday.
.. this is such a simple and brilliant idea... Triumph should steal it....
Might also think about having them made up in plastic since once the mold's made the cost of the parts is teeny. $50 for a novelty item is too rich for some of us tightwads, tho admittedly I want one too... :lol:
Quote from: "Mustang"that cracks me up when people say "I had to lay it down "
:shock: :ImaPoser
no one in their right mind "lays " a bike down on purpose .......... :roll:
Actually--OT, but I had bought a new Speedmaster a couple of years ago. Manufacturers defect, but the rear wheel locked and I went down. My brother was behind me. He actually did lay the bike down to avoid running me over.
I was actually impressed, when something like that happens it's often hard to make the right response--my brother acted fast.
Geof
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+1 :wink:
Been years since I have done any sandcasting.
Make a master piece that is a mirror image of two paws/all 4 parts. Then with one pour you will have 2 complete paws and the same sprues. Cuts your molding time in half.
like this
vent :shock: sprue :shock: vent
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Great product, love the ingenuity, Wish I had got on the list!
The Tiger Foot intended for my -98 Steamer arrived awhile ago. It did fit the Steamer as well, with a few minor modifications. The sidestand baseplate has the same pattern as the Girly, but I had to remove the wire loop and do some light grinding to the ugly welds.
It looks cute :D , and keeps the bike in a little more upright position when parked on the sidestand.
Thank you for producing a nice, unique product Jon :thumbsup
Quote from: "ArcticTiger"Thank you for producing a nice, unique product Jon :thumbsup
Your welcome.
I have added two variations on the tiger paw concept
for now I'm calling them TT3, TT1, TT2 (left to right)
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For those of you who are interested, I am ready to accept further commissions.
The price will be $70 which includes shipping within the US
Shipping fees for international sales will be added to the final price.
There has been a change of email address
the preferred address is:
ttigerfoot@gmail.comThanks
Jon
How much for Lucifer Orange instead of Roulette Green? :lol:
Quote from: "EvilBetty"How much for Lucifer Orange instead of Roulette Green? :lol:
Sorry the only colors I currently have access to are those available at Home Depot.
Do the larger designs (TT3 & TT2) weigh a lot more than the TT1? I'm assuming cost is the same regardless of style.......
Quote from: "Jon KB"I have added two variations on the tiger paw concept
for now I'm calling them TT3, TT1, TT2 (left to right)
Thanks
Jon
Quote from: "Hatepylons"Do the larger designs (TT3 & TT2) weigh a lot more than the TT1? I'm assuming cost is the same regardless of style.......
Quote from: "Jon KB"I have added two variations on the tiger paw concept
for now I'm calling them TT3, TT1, TT2 (left to right)
Thanks
Jon
TT3 = 11oz US
TT2 = 10oz US
TT1 = 7 oz US
Love your work. Happily take one off your hands when you're ready.
Thank you for the data!
Quote from: "Jon KB"TT3 = 11oz US
TT2 = 10oz US
TT1 = 7 oz US
Hey Jon - Back in town after 2 mos & 13K mi. Trip was good but weather pretty crappy. Anyway - glad your 'tiger paw' took off as some of us predicted. The plastic suggestion would be a good one for wt... but not sure about durability. I will send a check for the T-1 light wt version. Send me your address again (have it somewhere but to disorganized to look for it) We should also meet @ Normas for Bfast sometime this summer and discuss upcoming Sept Tigerfest. TTFN, j
Quote from: "jphish"Hey Jon - Back in town after 2 mos & 13K mi. Trip was good but weather pretty crappy. Anyway - glad your 'tiger paw' took off as some of us predicted. The plastic suggestion would be a good one for wt... but not sure about durability. I will send a check for the T-1 light wt version. Send me your address again (have it somewhere but to disorganized to look for it) We should also meet @ Normas for Bfast sometime this summer and discuss upcoming Sept Tigerfest. TTFN, j
I'm glad you got back safely.
I envy your trip, bad weather not with standing I'll bet it was well worth it.
Did you make the four corners?
I Just got back from a solo five days of aimlessly wandering eastern WA, OR and western Idaho. I endured rain, wind, hail and snow but I had an absolute blast.
These pictures were taken May 21st between Ukiah and Heppner OR
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I'll PM you my address
I'll take a closer look at my work schedule and we can arrange a meet at Normas.
Those pics look alot like our trip. Out of the 13K mi we had about 8k in rain or snow. Luckily I brought my elec vest - never used it before - well worn now. Glad you got away for a week - those sometimes end up being the best adventures. sent you PM - see you soon. j
Hey jon
I will take an original Tiger Claw design TT1 when you are ready to take more orders.
Be great in Black or Silver, or i can do myself..
I seem to be having a problem with my PM responses
When I look into my accounts "sent" box it only shows some of the PM's I've sent recently and of those it shows, some of them appear to have been sent from me to me.
If you have not received a PM from me that you are/were expecting,
Please email me at
ttigerfoot@gmail.com
Quote from: "BigMark"Hey jon
I will take an original Tiger Claw design TT1 when you are ready to take more orders.
Be great in Black or Silver, or i can do myself..
I've sent you a PM, if you haven't received it please email me
I got a request from Sweden
If you didn't receive my response please email me at
ttigerfoot@gmail.com
Quote from: "Jon KB"I seem to be having a problem with my PM responses
When I look into my accounts "sent" box it only shows some of the PM's I've sent recently and of those it shows, some of them appear to have been sent from me to me.
If you have not received a PM from me that you are/were expecting,
Please email me at ttigerfoot@gmail.com
Jon
the pm's you send stay in your out box until the recipient checks their pm's then they will show up in your sent box .
If you have any PM's in your Outbox it means the person you sent the PM to hasn't checked their pm's .
Quote from: "Mustang"Quote from: "Jon KB"I seem to be having a problem with my PM responses
When I look into my accounts "sent" box it only shows some of the PM's I've sent recently and of those it shows, some of them appear to have been sent from me to me.
If you have not received a PM from me that you are/were expecting,
Please email me at ttigerfoot@gmail.com
Jon
the pm's you send stay in your out box until the recipient checks their pm's then they will show up in your sent box .
If you have any PM's in your Outbox it means the person you sent the PM to hasn't checked their pm's .
Good to know
Thank You
Mines on and i have worn it in already..
Loks a bit untidy as it's covred with sticky inbetween the toes - will clean it later.
Think we may get some company soon.. This thing will spread.
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Great foot print!! Gonna use mine first around the flower beds & sprinkle a little "used" cat litter....scare hell outa the dogs who keep crapping in my yard.
If you are still producing these I would like a TT3 for my steamer.
Just ordered one for my 1050 .... looks great .... now i'm waiting, thanks Jon 8) :wink:
Quote from: "Bob Tosi"If you are still producing these I would like a TT3 for my steamer.
Bob,
I can't find anything to say that I have already responded to you
So if I have just ignore this.
Yes I'm still producing the TTigerfeet and can make you a TT3
The cost will be $70.00 which includes shipping within the U.S.
I make the TTigerfeet to order so the ship date is roughly 1 week after I receive payment confirmation through PayPal
Thank you for your interest in TTigerfeet
Jon K-B
TTigerfoot LLC
ttigerfoot@gmail.com
Still waiting :cry:
Quote from: "angeloyzf"Still waiting :cry:
My Apologies, this sucks, after I get home on the 13th I'll make you another one and get it shipped out to you as soon as I can
Quote from: "Jon KB"Quote from: "angeloyzf"Still waiting :cry:
My Apologies, this sucks, after I get home on the 13th I'll make you another one and get it shipped out to you as soon as I can
Thankyou very much .... you are great!!!!!!!! :P :P :wink:
I'll mail you if in this week it arrives .... :wink:
Fitted :D :D :D
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ok i want one too , do you still make some .
thak you
Will you be making for the T800 and T800XC ?
Here's some pictures I took the other week - sorry about the poor quality! Will try to get some more sharper - specific - pictures!
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Quote from: "Birdy68"Will you be making for the T800 and T800XC ?
The Dealer near here now has one in stock, I'll make up a template.
Hey- are you still making the Tiger foot? I'd love one for my Tiger 955i.
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jus' sayin ..........................
They were the heaviest alloy I'd ever encountered, the spring on the Roadie could hardly cope with it and used to clack over bumps. The one for the Steamer is languishing in my box of bits, I was scared to fit it in case the stand would bend even furhter under the extra weight :icon_wink: Fun but not really practicable.
:iagree
I tried to warn him thats what would happen when he started making them..............................too heavy
imagine the thrill when the stand did falll and contact the road at speed in a lefthander
It didn't so much fall as plummet, trimmed the claws quite neatly :icon_rolleyes:
Biggest problem with mine was it hitting the chain when the stand was up. Sorry to say mine's like yours Sin, in a box on the shelf.