Triumph Tiger Sport 660. Experienced rider. Hated it after test ride, But bought it anyway!

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jag64mol

jag64mol

Күн бұрын

I’ve been riding for 59 years and owned many bikes. This could be one of my favorites. Can’t believe I forgot to mention handling. Light, accurate, almost sport bike handling. Comfortable for my old body. I like both San Diego Triumph dealers but ended up buying from Moto Forza in Escondido.

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@waynesherwood9630
@waynesherwood9630 2 жыл бұрын
It's refreshing to watch a review from someone who obviously knows motorcycles. I am a 76 yr old rider who also bought this bike. This review is spot on. The bike has everything I need and nothing I don't.
@bradfuller1667
@bradfuller1667 Жыл бұрын
I'm a 53 yr old canyon carver who currently owns two Triumphs , 2022 Speed Tripple RR and a 2022 Tiger Sport 660 . I find myself riding like more of a squid on my Tiger than the RR . The bike is very capable of running with sport bikes at a high rate of speed and cornering with great confidence. I've got the same color grey with the color matching panniers and I added the Triumphh wifi connectivity module so I do have turn by turn GPS in the TFT . I recently did a trip through Baja (around 3000 miles) so I changed the front sprocket to a 17 tooth and what a huge difference it made , I was cruising between 80-100 mph for 9 hrs straight and the bike ran flawlessly averaging 50-55 mpg . If I cruise at posted 65 mph the bike gets between 60-62 mpg according to my Triumph app. Anyways , great bike , great motor , great handling, great brakes , easy to use panniers , beautiful to look at , there is so many positives that I would have never thought about the horn , 10ths of fuel or the display of the date 😂
@jag64mol
@jag64mol Жыл бұрын
What a great comment! I think this bike is highly underrated. partly the fault of triumph. It irritates me when I hear dealers refer to it as a budget bike! They need to promote it as a do everything bike. I used to spend a lot of time in Baja with my friend who passed away a year ago. He was down there once or twice a month for 50 years!! It was like having a guided tour. He spoke fluent Spanish and knew everyone down there so it was a safe comfortable experience. Lots of great off-road riding too . I haven’t been down in a while but I hear that it’s still pretty safe. Especially compared to mainland Mexico. Getting back to the Tiger sport, I hear rumors of some kind of variation. Possibly adventure bike. Thanks for the comment. Ron.
@stevegordon2032
@stevegordon2032 6 ай бұрын
Great and very fair review. I’ve been looking at getting the Honda cbr650R this next month but having come across your 660sport post it’s juiced me up for serious consideration to buy one of these instead. Keep biking fella. Regards from England.😏🇬🇧🇬🇧
@msromike123
@msromike123 Ай бұрын
66 years old and just got a Trident 660. Test rode the Trident and an XSR900. Definitely did not need the 117 hp. The XSR900 was light on the front a lot and I was thinking, "What do I really want in a bike at this stage of my life?" Love the Trident! Looks, performance, a little bit of European flair, what's not to like?
@jeetsg12.94
@jeetsg12.94 2 жыл бұрын
It was a very nice n precise review sir, for a young rider, it an honor to get to hear you share ur experience on this, specially cuz i too own this Baby Tiger.. And it rides fabulous... Thank you again for the video.🙏🤩😁
@flatcapcaferacer
@flatcapcaferacer Жыл бұрын
I did a 100 mile test ride on a 2022 with 1000 miles on it with a Puig windscreen and a Leo Vince slip on and loved the ride. I’ve had a dozen HinckleyTriumphs since 1996 including four Tigers 955i, 1050 and two Tiger 900s.
@Theoriginalbubbafett
@Theoriginalbubbafett Жыл бұрын
Probably one of the best bike reviews I’ve seen on YT. Earned a subscriber.
@jumarp
@jumarp 2 жыл бұрын
Just bought the bike in Vietnam thanks to your review, I couldn’t decide between the CB500x and the Tiger 660 Sport until I watched your video. Thank you sir!
@Nancoman
@Nancoman 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 55, and just spent four years on a T120 Black Bonneville. I traded for the Tiger, just like yours. I'm good now.
@petewebb6952
@petewebb6952 2 жыл бұрын
Useful to have an experienced, older, person’s review. Now in my seventies the big boxer twins that I like are just too heavy for me, in that they spoil my enjoyment, having be careful with adverse cambers, moving the bike around etc. So I’ve ordered one of these in good faith. My aim is to keep riding as long as I can. Like you my rides have been getting shorter. So I’m hoping this 660 will put the fun back into riding.
@jag64mol
@jag64mol 2 жыл бұрын
I have had a bunch of BMW twins. You will definitely enjoy this bike. Just remember to crank up the rear suspension. Also get past the first 5-6 hundred miles before deciding how you feel . The bike gets better and better. Ron
@petewebb6952
@petewebb6952 2 жыл бұрын
@@jag64mol - thanks.
@rogerelwynjones1366
@rogerelwynjones1366 2 жыл бұрын
I am 73, sold my Honda st1300 Pan and bought a Honda cbr600f4, never had so much fun. Been riding since 1966 on anything and everything. Find the motorcycle that gives you the most enjoyment and test ride whatever you can
@petewebb6952
@petewebb6952 2 жыл бұрын
@@rogerelwynjones1366 yes I had a ST1300 once. Loved it. Heavy bike mind…
@TheDornado
@TheDornado Жыл бұрын
So great to see an honest review from a real rider, not a journalist. Been looking at getting one of these bikes.
@jag64mol
@jag64mol Жыл бұрын
great bike. I’ll do an update soon. Ron
@michaelmcdonald1620
@michaelmcdonald1620 2 жыл бұрын
Nice genuine review. I like that you offer your personal account of the rider experience rather than just reciting the spec sheet. I bought my tiger sport 660 a few weeks ago and after the first couple hundred miles I notice the tightness and clunkiness of the transmission as well. Compared to the t100 I rode which was crazy easy to shift smoothly, this bike takes some effort to produce consistently smooth shifts. Hoping things break in like you said
@stuarthawkins7045
@stuarthawkins7045 Жыл бұрын
Good to hear the opinion from someone my age group. Seriously thinking of buying this bike.
@jag64mol
@jag64mol Жыл бұрын
A great bike! Seriously underrated. If I had to pick another bike, I probably would struggle with a choice. I might consider the new Honda transalp when it is available. Ron
@kerryhale8646
@kerryhale8646 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had mine for a year and I love it. Still extremely difficult to find neutral after 2000 miles, though. I’ve literally gone past it in each direction 10 or more times while trying. I haven’t played around with the preload, but this video has me thinking about it.
@jag64mol
@jag64mol Жыл бұрын
I am surprised about being hard to find neutral. Mine was impossible for the first 400 to 500 miles. After that it really got better. Definitely check your preload. I am at 20 clicks from the low position.. I’m about 200 pounds and this is Right for me. Ron
@PNH63
@PNH63 Жыл бұрын
Hardly hating it is it ? There is nothing that comes near to this bike in class and for the money.
@RagnorLothbrook-f7e
@RagnorLothbrook-f7e 5 ай бұрын
I just submitted for financing for a 660S I have done so much research on this bike and it ALWAYS comes out on top Performance Comfort Mechanical Display Only downfall is no cruise control But for the money and reliability and craftsmanship, this bike is second to none to everyone else in its class CFMoto Versys Tracer Triumph comes out on top every time
@jag64mol
@jag64mol 5 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Just saw an old friend who I haven’t seen for a long time. Moved back east. just bought a tiger sport 660! Other bike is BMW 1250 gs. Not sure I see the logic behind those two together?? Ron.
@RiverRat1953
@RiverRat1953 2 жыл бұрын
Great review! I am 69 years old and I am seriously considering selling my 2005 Sportster 1200 Custom and buying this 660 Tiger Sport. I have been riding for 49 years and I owned 4 Triumphs over the years. Great Bikes!
@jag64mol
@jag64mol 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t wait! I’m liking it better and better. I will do an update when I get more miles. Ron
@Amarillobymorning777
@Amarillobymorning777 Ай бұрын
How reliable is the triumph engine??? I’m considering getting a tiger 660 cc . Cheers from Mexico.
@renton500cc
@renton500cc 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ron … awesome review! My 660 arrives next week. I am beyond excited :)
@RevJay_Rides
@RevJay_Rides Жыл бұрын
I’ve owned mine for about 3 months. I love it!
@jpomlo5111
@jpomlo5111 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic review, it's just what a review should be... rider impressions and your likes/dislikes of the features of the bike - NOT a regurgitation of the bike specs. Everyone can go online & read the specs from the website. Thanks for the great review.
@jag64mol
@jag64mol Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I watch a lot of reviews myself and it drives me crazy when they repeat all the specs. I guess it’s OK to hear it one time but when you’re interested in a bike, you don’t want to hear it 10 times! You totally get what I’m trying to do ! Ron
@rasichap
@rasichap 6 ай бұрын
Have the same bike. Like it a lot. Very comfortable and easy to ride. Feels very agile. The biggest negative for me is/was the wind buffeting. I'm 6'-1"+ and it did not matter where I had the windshield positioned once I got to around 60+mph. My solution was to get the smaller Puig replacement and it has helped quite a lot. I'm fine with the wind hitting my chest, what was bad was the wind hitting my helmet in a way that made a ton of noise. If I stood up, the noise was gone. I like the styling but I have to say I am not a fan of the stubby back end. I will be glad when we get away from this trend (fingers crossed). This bike is a sport tourer so why not make the pillion seat a little bigger and at the same time create a little under-seat storage for a mini tool and tyre repair kit. 1 or 2 helmet hooks (locks) under the seat would have been really nice and cost nothing. I know I have listed a few gripes, but the riding experience, engine, and price for this bike are really very good.
@jag64mol
@jag64mol 6 ай бұрын
Funny you should mention a smaller shield. I’ve used a smaller shield on many bikes, and it usually cures the buffeting problem. Also, I’ve had several shields along the way cut down by professional plastic companies. One time I even had them put an air duct at the bottom of the shield to reduce pressure. On one of my bikes I had an aftermarket adjuster kit that allows you to move the shield up and down, but also to change the angle of the shield. I would run the bike with the shield in the lowest position and tilted back. But when it was freezing cold or bug season I would put it up higher and put up with the buffeting. Thanks for the comment. The one thing I should’ve done when I bought the bike is put some aftermarket suspension on it. 90% of the time the suspension is fine. But some of my favorite roads are beat to pieces and probably would be much better with an adventure bike. I think I could’ve made some serious suspension improvement for about $1000. Ron.
@ezfly5680
@ezfly5680 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your honest review. I'm seriously considering this for my next bike.
@TheJWC56RSA
@TheJWC56RSA 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review. I am also very near 70 now with just over 1 mil. Km on bikes and I agree that as one ages the heavy bikes become a burden. I ordered the Trident 660 and will soon fetch it. Safe riding and blessings.
@mickleblade
@mickleblade Жыл бұрын
BTW, Healtech sell a Maintenance Mate to zero the service light if you diy your servicing
@movem1
@movem1 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. I love the silhouette of this new Triumph. Agree rain mode to smooth out the abruptness in tight sections like Lyons Valley. See ya out there Ron 👍😎
@Amarillobymorning777
@Amarillobymorning777 Ай бұрын
Yes indeed, looks pretty sporty with good taste
@serkan_kucuk
@serkan_kucuk 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, very good review. Your feedbacks are really useful. Thank you.
@MrApplebumPS
@MrApplebumPS 2 жыл бұрын
I love my tiger 660 ❤ It has a comfortable attack riding position that allows for great road visibility. I've added quite a few mods to mine for better performance and comfort. It's a great bike with a great motor. I don't think I'll buy another bike.
@jag64mol
@jag64mol 2 жыл бұрын
Did you change seat or suspension? Ron
@MrApplebumPS
@MrApplebumPS 2 жыл бұрын
@@jag64mol Change the front and rear suspension with Nitron racing suspension. Put a full Zard exhaust on. Flashed The ECU with a DNK Tune for the 660 triple. Added Denali T3 back plate lights for more night visibility. Heated grips. Hand guards. Motor guards. front fork protectors. Rear stand Bobbins. Sponge grips. I left the seat stock but added a small Air Hawk for my tired ass 😂 Thinking of taking it to a bike seat upholsterer though. I would like to make it nicer looking and more comfortable. Added Ducati throttle spacers to take up the throttle slop. Front fog lights. USB port with phone mount. trickle charger. heated clothing port. PIAA horn... nice and loud. Left the brakes alone for now. Might go for at 17 tooth front sprocket but riding the bike with the new tune, suspension and pipes before I decide. I feel the bike is a bit short shifting in 1st-2nd. also bought all the stock luggage for rode trips. will probably add the nicer Triumph adjustable levers. All in all it's a totally different bike from the one I bought. light, faster and torque for days in all six gears. I absolutely love it and highly recommend the DNK ECU flash tune. They have poor customer service but the tune is awesome!
@jag64mol
@jag64mol 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I was in the dealer today looking at their so-called comfort seat. Just looking at it and sitting on it at the dealer, I don’t think it made any sense. I’ve had Corbin‘s and I think they’re over priced and ugly. I’ve had custom-made seats in the past where I demanded that they follow my directions. Hard to do! My basic plan was to keep some of the stock foam near the base and then I would add a layer of 3/8 inch REI type foam used for under sleeping bags. This would’ve add a layer that was dense and hard .helps keep it from compressing too far. Then I would add a little foam on top of that. I would also tend to make it flat and wide so you can move around all over. The three layer foam would compress lightly from the soft foam but then hit the hard layer and stop.These seats were not only can comfortable But worked for a long long time. Unfortunately my upholstery guru died. Regarding the short first gear, I routinely start in second gear. Not 100% of the time but maybe 20 or 30%. I’ve also started it in higher gears just to prove I could ! This motor is very flexible and will handle this kind of abuse and as far as the clutch I really don’t think it’s a problem. After 60 years of riding I’ve never worn out a clutch. I’m impressed with all of your changes. I always hesitate to make a lot of changes because I feel I have failed too often. I loved my street triple but as I got older it got painful and I thought about changing a lot of things but couldn’t work up the courage. Thanks a lot for your comments. Ron
@MrApplebumPS
@MrApplebumPS 2 жыл бұрын
@@jag64mol yah, the stock seat is not very good. The Air Hawk helps a lot but not loving the look. I think getting the seat properly padded by an upholsterer will be the way to go and with some nice stitching it will look much better too. I have a guy near me to reach out to next week. He does cars and bikes. Honestly what was Triumph thinking when they outfitted it with the current seat! I guess they needed to build a bike to a certain price point. Quite frankly the Triumph dealers are just company men IMO. They are not very creative when it comes to after market mods. You really have to do your homework to figure out the best way to bring the bike up to snuff. All the changes I've made to it are what the bike should have come stock with but then we would be pushing 18-20K. I to use second as first in some situations. The ECU flash has really increased the torque so I'm curious what a 17 tooth front sprocket would feel like. A lot of British riders have gone this route. Most importantly I love the bike now. The bike weight is right on point and it fits my 6' 180lb frame perfectly. great bike! Say goodbye to big, heavy and expensive touring bikes 👋
@donnaroushall5397
@donnaroushall5397 Жыл бұрын
Corbin JUST came out with the custom seat
@boolacalaca
@boolacalaca 2 жыл бұрын
Nice review! Triumph recommended the first oil change on my Tiger Sport 660 at the bike's first service, around 600 miles. Next service is 10k miles or one year from 1st service, whichever comes first.
@tomg6284
@tomg6284 Жыл бұрын
Hi Ron, I know what you mean about the streets at Triumph SD. Tucked in behind that gas station too. I went down before we got all that rain. My bad it was monday and of course they were closed. I was on my KTM adv. Turned out I needed the off road suspension it has. Lol. Going to escondido sat to look at Triumph. Ride safe.
@jag64mol
@jag64mol Жыл бұрын
Lots of sd roads need adventure bike suspension! 😱 Ron
@d.f.9064
@d.f.9064 Жыл бұрын
More paint and paint options please. Tigers should have an orange with black stripes option.
@Banditmanuk
@Banditmanuk Жыл бұрын
A great review from an obviously experienced rider. It's a sensible move from a Street Triple for someone who wants to ride further. I personally just wish they would offer the bike with the option of the 765 motor without a massive de tune.
@jag64mol
@jag64mol Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I really wish they would make a street triple sport touring model. I realize it would be more expensive. The street triple was one of my all-time favorite bikes. Also, there are rumors that they will use the tiger 660 sport as the basis for an adventure bike. Could be interesting! Ron.
@Banditmanuk
@Banditmanuk Жыл бұрын
@jag64mol My wife has toured lots of Europe on her 2015 Street Triple, loves it. She sat on the Tiger Sport 660 at Triumph's Hinckley HQ and found it just a little too tall. She's done 33,000 miles on it with total reliability.
@SergeyVikultsev
@SergeyVikultsev Жыл бұрын
I have the same motorcycle, beautiful bike, very nice bike to ride, agree with all you said! Date line annoys me as well as vibration.
@Wasatch_Sasquatch
@Wasatch_Sasquatch 2 жыл бұрын
I liked your review. I’m 67 and have ridden bikes since I was 12 and own a number of bikes now. You could possibly remember your last bike that had a Kickstarter on it? Last week I test rode a Kaw 900 with the salesman on another 1000 and we both were pulled over and ticketed for 106 in a 45 by a State trooper coming into town…grrr..where I live you can be out of town in 5 min. so it’s too easy to ramp up to performance levels. Ride safe. Will sub you. 😂
@dreamcrusher112
@dreamcrusher112 Жыл бұрын
Crazy how that's just a ticket.
@michaelkrenzer3296
@michaelkrenzer3296 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I just bought one as well but in an entirely different climate than yours (Chicagoland). I now have to decide which of my other bikes to sell. I found it interesting your initial impression on "rough" roads as this is one of the reasons I considered it...this area has two seasons consisting of pothole and construction. Though not as cushy over the badly pockmarked roads as my Buell Ulysses, it does a great job with the intial suspension travel being very soft, particularly the fork, but firming up quickly. Rain mode makes an enourmous difference on the traction control intervention...kicks in very early which is perfect if it is raining but obviously not what you want attacking a canyon with smooth pavement and no traffic. Again, great video!
@jag64mol
@jag64mol Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I’ve got three thousand miles on it. I’ll do an update soon. Ron
@HORNET6
@HORNET6 2 жыл бұрын
I would put money on the chain being initially too tight so keeping a load on the transmission train. That first settling in of the chain meant it relaxed that load making it feel better. Never go by the handbook for suspension settings , they are laughable and I know several suspension specialists that just roll their eyes when I showed them the handbooks
@glynhannaford7332
@glynhannaford7332 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your intelligent and super objective review of that bike. 👍
@ErikJensen2
@ErikJensen2 2 жыл бұрын
Triumph bikes are just so cool. Great review! 🙂
@mickleblade
@mickleblade Жыл бұрын
As long as you don't think it's OK for a pillion you'll be fine. A monster engine though!
@robertosmith1
@robertosmith1 Жыл бұрын
Nicely done. That was a good review
@roberthughesgardenconstruc9168
@roberthughesgardenconstruc9168 2 жыл бұрын
Great review thank you.
@beverleynorth4914
@beverleynorth4914 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks from the UK Lovely review Is the tail bag a good fit? Pls update on screen as you put more miles on the bike
@jag64mol
@jag64mol 2 жыл бұрын
Tail bag works great ! I always use them vs tank bags etc. this is the small Nelson Rigg. Holds everything I need for day ride. Stock screen is not bad. Especially in low position. I plan to do an update and also include some things I forgot when I get some more miles. Thanks for comment. Ron
@SuperRider-RS
@SuperRider-RS Жыл бұрын
I have studied Trident/Tiger for last 1yr, worked In and out of the bike, including reviewing the ECU map, this short gear is an issue imo
@samuelfink4799
@samuelfink4799 Жыл бұрын
I’m 55 just looking at getting back into riding, I’m leaning to either this or the Honda cb500x. Since you’ve ridden both which do you prefer?
@jag64mol
@jag64mol Жыл бұрын
Tough question! The plus for the Honda is softer more comfortable suspension. 70 miles per gallon!! Also, inexpensive minimal maintenance. The Tiger has the phenomenal three cylinder motor that I love. At 80 hp it does everything I need as far as a motor. The Honda at 47 hp is more than adequate but there were times where I hesitated to pass on the back road because it just took me too long. Also on the freeway the triumph has an advantage at our crazy California highway speeds. Part of the issue with Triumph suspension is that it’s a sport touring bike And a lot of the roads and I like the ride are really beat up. Adventure bikes, work better on that kind of road surface . to complicate matters further Honda is coming out with a new Transalp. Looks very tasty. Possibly the best of both? To answer your question if I was only focused on back road riding, I would probably recommend a Honda for many reasons. If you need the extra power the triumph solves the problem. Triumphs seem to be in good supply and even discounted a little. I haven’t seen a 500 Cbx Honda at a Dealer in quite a while. Good luck. Ron.
@samuelfink4799
@samuelfink4799 Жыл бұрын
@@jag64mol Thanks for your reply!
@joshtacker9531
@joshtacker9531 Жыл бұрын
What size is your tail bag? I've been looking at those and yours seems like the perfect size for this bike.
@jag64mol
@jag64mol Жыл бұрын
Nelson Rigg commuter lite. Great bag I have two friends that have the same bag. Ron
@ArtisBMX
@ArtisBMX Жыл бұрын
Good review!
@ericgreen1079
@ericgreen1079 10 ай бұрын
I am 53 years old and not as experienced as a motorcycle rider as you and yet I'm going to buy this motorcycle and what are your thoughts on a quick slip clutch for this bad boy...!?!????
@jag64mol
@jag64mol 10 ай бұрын
I think you will love the bike. I really believe that a lot of people buy the quick shifter because the transmission is very tight when new. I thought about it when I first bought the bike. However, at about 400-500 miles the transmission loosens up and is easy to shift and not any real issue. I’ve ridden other bikes with Quik shifters and they are really nice. I’ve heard people comment on the shifter for the tiger sport and I’m hearing mixed results. It certainly works. But, I’m not sure it’s as flawless as some of the bikes That come with a factory quick shifter. I recently rode an Aprilia Tuano And the quick shifter was amazing. You can actually hear the throttle blip on every shift. really makes it sound like a race bike. I probably would ride the bike for 4 to 500 miles before I made a decision. Good luck. Ron.
@ericgreen1079
@ericgreen1079 10 ай бұрын
@@jag64mol Thanks Ron of course my sales rep is really pushing it hard and complaining how they are not making much off me!!! lol Can't wait til spring to ride this zippy bike on side streets to work!!!
@markbabcock40205
@markbabcock40205 2 жыл бұрын
Great review. Looking at one myself. Can I ask how tall you are? I'm 6'4" and I've sat on one but not taken a test ride.
@jag64mol
@jag64mol 2 жыл бұрын
You should be ok. I’m 6 ft even. I’ve been thinking about the factory comfort seat even though stock seat is decent. It’s fairly inexpensive and about 1/2 inch taller. Also in past I’ve had custom seat made which I usually make a little taller. Ron
@markbabcock40205
@markbabcock40205 2 жыл бұрын
@@jag64mol Thanks Ron. I'll keep my pig Super Tenere too but a lighter 1 up tourer would be nice.
@raulcarmello1163
@raulcarmello1163 Жыл бұрын
I'm 59 years old , I'm 5" 8"" small built. I've given up riding Harleys because they've become too heavy and too expensive for me. Next month I'm planning on buying the Tiger 660, so that I can keep on riding as much as my body allows me. BTW how tall are you? Are you having any issues with the height of the Tiger?
@jag64mol
@jag64mol Жыл бұрын
I am 5 foot 11 and have no problems with height. My friend rode the bike and he is exactly your height. He had no problems either. I have ridden a lot of bikes and owned a lot. This is one of my favorites. Make sure you withhold judgment about anything till you put 500 miles on it. Everything loosens up. My friend rode the bike twice and commented how much better it was after 1500 miles. Ron
@gray-stromer-pt
@gray-stromer-pt 2 жыл бұрын
I loved the bike but the seat is uncomfortable on the sides compared to my old Vstrom. The heat coming from the radiator direction to the knees was to much: two major details that are a turn off
@jag64mol
@jag64mol 2 жыл бұрын
I put 38,000 miles on 1000 cc v strom . It had a custom seed that was great. I put 33,000 miles on my 650 V Strom. I had a Corbin seat on it. I don’t put big miles on my bike anymore so I haven’t noticed a seat problem yet. I didn’t notice the heat but I’ll try to focus on it next ride. I’m going to do an update in a few weeks. Ron
@gray-stromer-pt
@gray-stromer-pt 2 жыл бұрын
@@jag64mol thank for replying. Appreciated the review. I have my 650 Vstrom since 2006 with 40 miles / 64k kms on it. Amazing bike... and that's why it's a "problem" to replace.
@slowsteve3497
@slowsteve3497 2 жыл бұрын
You can reset trip odometer by holding select button on trip odo screen.
@jag64mol
@jag64mol 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Took ride yesterday and it works! I don’t remember seeing it in the manual. It seems obvious but I guess I missed it. Actually I’m still finding some little quirks about the bike. Usually I know everything there is to know about a bike in the first 500 miles. But at 1500 miles I’m still learning new things. I’ll do an update when I get some more miles. Ron
@slowsteve3497
@slowsteve3497 2 жыл бұрын
@@jag64mol any chance you have the OEM heated grips? Mine don’t put out much heat. Had nice ride to lake Poway today. Have 75 miles on bike :)
@jag64mol
@jag64mol 2 жыл бұрын
@@slowsteve3497 didn’t get heated grips. I have had them before and thought they were great for long winter trips. At my age my rides are local 50 to 150 miles. I can be fussy about choosing to ride when weather cooperates! Ron
@DragosDreamer1989
@DragosDreamer1989 Жыл бұрын
Not sure what's wrong with your bike, but when I test rode this model, finding neutral was a breeze. If you want a bike that really sucks at switching into netrual try a ktm adv 390 (or Husq 401) .
@stuarthawkins7045
@stuarthawkins7045 Жыл бұрын
Could be overfilled with oil.
@petewebb6952
@petewebb6952 Жыл бұрын
How is the Tiger 660 after 3 months? Have you taken a passenger on it? I’m still waiting for mine 🇬🇧
@jag64mol
@jag64mol Жыл бұрын
I used to take my wife for rides but a few years ago I decided it was time for her to stop riding. It probably was a wise decision since about a year after that, I was hit by an oncoming motorcycle!! I was very, very lucky and didn’t even go down. The oncoming bike took off the foot peg and foot peg bracket ,the side stand and part of the shift lever. I’m not sure the tiger would be a great two up bike? I’ve got 2700 miles on it and I have really grown to love it. I’ll do an update soon. Probably only the suspension is questionable. A lot of the back roads I like are really beat up. To be fair, a lot of the bikes I’ve had recently are adventure bikes and dual sports. If they made an adventure model out of the tiger 660 I could be really interested. I’m kind of interested in the upcoming Honda Trans Alp. I rode the old Africa twin 750 two different times in Europe. All through the Alps . I loved it. Not crazy about the new Africa twin but the trans alp could be interesting. All in all I think I’m going keep the Tiger sport for a while. Ron
@petewebb6952
@petewebb6952 Жыл бұрын
@@jag64mol - I’m having a top box fitted with a view to my wife being an occasional passenger. I’m not planning on long trips at the moment. Yes, safety is at the top of my list of requirements. We will carefully review our trips. Look forward to watching your future video about the Tiger 660.
@ericgreen1079
@ericgreen1079 9 ай бұрын
I know Triumph is metric and I believe it's half inch do you know what sizes of sockets I would want to get as I ordered a torque wrench already thank you for your video and any advice
@jag64mol
@jag64mol 9 ай бұрын
The bike has not had any required maintenance worth talking about at 8300 miles. An oil change and several chain adjustments is pretty much it. So my experience is limited. The bike has a lot of Torx bolts. I bought an inexpensive assortment of torx bolts from Amazon. I really am sold on how great these torx bolts work! Just use a metric driver. there may be a few non torx bolts? I’ll look the bike over. If I see any, I’ll add another comment. Ron
@ericgreen1079
@ericgreen1079 9 ай бұрын
I guess I should have turned it on when I was at the dealership but it was in the showroom and only showed 1 mi on it and when they delivered it today it had an ABS service light on and wouldn't start so they're bringing it back to get it fixed and have to deliver it again I guess later in the week or next week but thank you once again for answering my questions
@d.f.9064
@d.f.9064 Жыл бұрын
People go to neutral at stoplights?
@CCitis
@CCitis Жыл бұрын
Wish it had cruise!
@acherouvis
@acherouvis Жыл бұрын
Great Honest review on a motorcycle. Triumph is offering free pillion bags with the Tiger Sport 660 for slightly under $10,000. The Tiger 660 is definitely on my radar but am leaning towards the Tiger 900.
@jag64mol
@jag64mol Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 900 is a great bike. You can’t go wrong with either one. Ron.
@BAKARDAN1
@BAKARDAN1 Жыл бұрын
thinkin it buy this moto 🤔...please tell me do it heat on legs or normal ? can u ride it in summer with short pants ? tx
@jag64mol
@jag64mol Жыл бұрын
I always wear long pants with knee protection on the bike. I just bought a new pair that have dyNema threads woven in to make them stronger. I’ve worn them in high temperatures and they’re better than other jeans that I have used. I don’t think there’s much heat coming from the engine. I’ve had bikes that instantly toasted your legs!! After 60 years of riding, I’ve only had a few accidents. In one accident, 2 L of oil in a plastic bottle had dropped onto the road and when a car hit it,and spread it all over the road. It wasn’t like I was sliding, the bike just disappeared. I found myself sliding down the road, facedown on my hands and knees for a long, long time. When I got up my gloves had saved my hands, and the kneepads had been ground down a half an inch!! if I hadn’t had those pads on I’m not sure if I would be able to walk 10 years later. Knees are the first thing that hit the ground in a lot of accidents. But I do understand what it’s like to ride in the hot temperatures. I bought an ice vest, that really keeps me cool for about 45 minutes. It was cheap and if I had to do again, I would sew some pockets in an old jacket or vest to use in the summer. Great bike ! good luck. Ron.
@BAKARDAN1
@BAKARDAN1 Жыл бұрын
tx for the info ...me 20 years enduro raider ...now cb500f maybe later this machine will c...+ one accident i hit street light with knee 3 weeks plaster 🥶
@slowsteve3497
@slowsteve3497 2 жыл бұрын
You look familiar. Is your office on El Camino real?
@jag64mol
@jag64mol 2 жыл бұрын
No. But I’ve been accused of looking like a number of people.
@frda5219
@frda5219 Жыл бұрын
Merci
@marz3754
@marz3754 Жыл бұрын
Hi, how many miles can you get on a full tank of gas?
@jag64mol
@jag64mol Жыл бұрын
200 +. Usually, the low fuel light comes on around 160-180. But there is still more than a gallon left. Pays to top off tank when refueling. I usually squeeze in .4 gallons extra without creating problems. Ron
@garyives1218
@garyives1218 Жыл бұрын
1:06 "have to" #firstworldproblems :)
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