Monday, 30 June 2014

Simples....

The next phase of tailoring the Tiger to suit my long legs was to fit a new seat. Touratech advertise a 'comfort' seat; I wasn't too concerned about the comfort part as I don't do long trips, but what attracted me was the fact that the seat had two height settings, the higher of which is 20mm higher than the Triumph's higher setting. A quick swop over of the seat fittings and,,,yep, it's higher. My feet still touch the ground, but the knee angle has improved, Now I just need to get those lowered pegs fitted and I should be knee-pain proof.

Standard seat in high position

New 'Comfort' seat in high position

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  1. SonjaM30 June 2014 at 19:19

    With this seat height my legs would likely dangle in the air... but for you it must be perfect.

    What distance do you consider a long trip?

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    1. El Diente30 June 2014 at 19:52

      Sonja, You'd need a step ladder to get on Toger now!
      Long distances ... That's what you and Roland do! I've never ridden more than 300 miles in a day. I know, I'm a wimp!

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    2. SonjaM30 June 2014 at 22:01

      Well, never say never. If we can do it on a Vespa, it will be a piece of cake for you on a Tigger.

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  2. Unknown30 June 2014 at 19:48

    El D:

    as Sonja mentioned. I could take the higher seat and just hope that I never have to stop

    Obviously you are preparing for a long trip somewhere ?

    bob
    Riding the Wet Coast



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    1. El Diente30 June 2014 at 20:27

      Bob, I'm hoping to ride this corner of Europe, but the distances are so much larger than I'm used to in England. We'll see - but at least Ill be comfortable riding to work .

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  3. Nikos1 July 2014 at 06:52

    Now you will need a higher screen ! Been there, done it, got the T shirt and overdraft

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  4. El Diente1 July 2014 at 08:33

    Researching screens at this moment. That Screen you mentioned before certainly was ugly. The search continues....

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    1. Nikos1 July 2014 at 17:33

      Suits me as it obscures my ugly mug! Useful in Germany with the forward photographing speed cameras, been there, done it, got the T icket

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  5. Trobairitz1 July 2014 at 14:48

    Once you get those pegs lowered you'll be all set. You may not be planning any endurance rides, but being more comfortable will make any ride more enjoyable.

    We have a friend who used lower pegs on his older style Tiger and it made a big difference.

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  6. El Diente1 July 2014 at 15:10

    T, you're absolutely right - first ride today showed an increase in comfort even on the short ride to work. Nothing worse than being all cramped-up on the bike.

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  7. VStar Lady5 August 2014 at 03:36

    Glad your adjustments have worked out well ... I can't say I've ever had the 'legs cramped up on the bike' feeling, sometimes that can be a good thing, but other times it can be limiting. Enjoy the comfort - wherever you ride!

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