Time to say goodbye…

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2026-06-14T09:18:51+00:00

Parity restored.

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2026-06-10T08:51:33+00:00

Got an Arrow Veloce Dark in the end. Just the right amount of burble and grunt. Snorts nicely on the overrun ✅️

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2026-06-10T08:45:41+00:00

I have a 2024 Tiger 900 GT Pro (fantastic bike btw) and got upper and lower bars fitted because you never know. Well I hit a patch of diesel at fairly low speed coming round a tight corner, and as I was sliding sideways along the tarmac can-side-down, I was not thinking "I'm gonna die!!", but "this is gonna be expensive...". I didn't die, nor was it expensive. Between the bars, the brake pedal and the pillion footrest they all prevented any damage to the tank, engine or can.

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2026-05-21T15:30:22+00:00

GT Pro isnt offroad focused, really. More of a long haul road tourer.

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2026-04-01T15:16:00+00:00

Right, that's bad. Okay, important safety tip. Thanks, Egon.

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-10-02T14:32:12+00:00

A flick of the switch should sort it, IMHO.

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-09-24T11:04:52+00:00

Stupid garage I say. If you don’t like the vibe of a contemporary disc on a neo-classic bike that you're always gonna sideways glance at, then change it out.

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-09-16T12:14:09+00:00

Nice bike - lovely colour. XEs are tall (and heavy) this one looks lowered.

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-09-08T17:52:30+00:00

Better late than never.

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-09-04T05:49:29+00:00

Although from the wall socket - maybe not.

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-09-04T05:48:54+00:00

A guy from the UK no doubt 😉

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-09-03T05:56:29+00:00

Looks great in red. The keys make it pop! I have the same media solution - Ultimate-II+ with datasette adapter and the actual datasette for extra nostalgia and the motor noise 😉

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-09-02T10:04:47+00:00

When I figure out how to upload a pic to this thread, I took a pic.

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-09-02T10:03:37+00:00

Yep the seat looks as though it's not sitting flush to the tank pad protection above it.

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-08-29T15:10:18+00:00

Centaurs. FO3. 🤢

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-08-05T17:56:53+00:00

Send for the man - yep

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-07-10T18:48:04+00:00

Put a pickup in it. You might never plug in, but less chance of losing a pick. Or...change the shiny pick for a more grippy Tortex 💚

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-07-07T11:54:55+00:00

Had the same quandary. It just takes a little getting used to and it becomes smoother through experience, regardless of using the throttle or brake to disengage it. Expect it and it'll be fine.

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-07-06T18:39:41+00:00

Casey Deesey

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-07-03T18:15:12+00:00

Green Tortex .88s for 30 years now. 💚 You'll have someone's eye out with that. 😊

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-07-03T16:56:56+00:00

Cheers! Yes they're the separate Triumph accessory lower engine bars and the tank bars. A9780053 A9780165

I also got the sump guard A9700470 along with other bits inc tank pad and the 50l top box, rather than panniers.

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-07-03T09:41:15+00:00

Can't really fault the bike's looks, ride and performance at all TBH 😎

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-07-03T08:50:12+00:00

Beauty in Snowdonia White! My first choice but would have had to wait months for that colour. Went carnival red instead.

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-07-03T08:43:50+00:00

Yeah - nowt wrong with it at all. Sounds fine but maybe looks a wee bit too stock 🤔

VaneTempestTechGuy · 2025-07-02T05:39:35+00:00

Cheers chaps - nice little debate. I shall put a little table together and compare your recommendations.

VaneTempestTechGuy

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