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Tiger Time => Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) => Topic started by: Marc on September 29, 2012, 11:29:49 AM

Title: Handguards Touratech problem
Post by: Marc on September 29, 2012, 11:29:49 AM
After installing the Touratech handguards on my 955i I noticed they may hit the tank when turning over!!
Awaiting a solution, I did put a rubber cap on it  :doubt

Anybody solved this problem?

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Title: Re: Handguards Touratech problem
Post by: rf9rider on September 29, 2012, 12:50:05 PM
If its just the bolt head thats catching, how about using a countersunk headed bolt?
Title: Re: Handguards Touratech problem
Post by: Marc on September 29, 2012, 02:30:59 PM
yes, that's worth trying.  Must look for a countersunk M6x70
Title: Re: Handguards Touratech problem
Post by: iansoady on September 29, 2012, 04:15:06 PM
I have them (or a similar type anyway) on my 955i but also have 25mm bar risers which seem to avoid the problem. They also do what I got them for ie give a slightly more upright position.
Title: Re: Handguards Touratech problem
Post by: Bixxer Bob on September 29, 2012, 04:55:44 PM
 :5huh Mine don't hit the tank - I'll get a photo later. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Handguards Touratech problem
Post by: Marc on September 29, 2012, 06:31:31 PM
Thanks BB!  I'm very curious.

Title: Re: Handguards Touratech problem
Post by: Bixxer Bob on September 29, 2012, 10:07:38 PM
Here y' go no-where near the tank:

Front right:

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c273/BixxerBob/IMAG0179.jpg)

Rear left:

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c273/BixxerBob/IMAG0171.jpg)
Title: Re: Handguards Touratech problem
Post by: rf9rider on September 29, 2012, 11:09:56 PM
If you get no joy, i have a set of 25mm risers sitting in my garage doing nothing  :hat10
Title: Re: Handguards Touratech problem
Post by: Spud on September 30, 2012, 10:49:05 AM
Mine don't come anywhere near the tank. If I can remember how to put photo's up i will cheers Spud  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Handguards Touratech problem
Post by: BigDan on September 30, 2012, 10:56:46 AM
Maybe your bars are angled back further than they should be.
Title: Re: Handguards Touratech problem
Post by: Marc on October 01, 2012, 10:14:45 AM

@ BB: according to the photo, it looks like the handguard clamp is placed slightly higher then on mine..?? Maybe the handlebar on a 2005 is a bit different then the 2003?? or the handlebar support slightly higher??

@ Dan: yes, you've got a point.  I think, as far as I remember, when I bought the Tiger I turned the handlebar back verry verry little. 

I'll sort this out  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Handguards Touratech problem
Post by: Chris Canning on October 01, 2012, 02:19:34 PM
Mine is the same as Bixxers fits fine.
Title: Re: Handguards Touratech problem
Post by: Marc on October 01, 2012, 03:18:13 PM
Problem solved.
Managed to set the clamp a little higher (are a bit flexible) and used stainless flat head bolt.  :qgaraduate

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