r/Tiger900

I was adjusting the tension on my chain last night and was confused on whether I need to do it on the center stand or not?

I did my adjustment on the center stand since the manual suggests that all the weight needs to be off the rear wheel. The manual states that the measurements should fall between 30mm-40mm (1.1"-1.5") but this is way too tight.

Are the measurements listed in the manual supposed to be when the bike is off the stands altogether?

Summer in Colorado on a Motorcycle is a sexy combo. This is a great stretch between Divide and Cripple Creek. It's fun during the day and breathtaking at sunset.

I had the Mosko Moto Reckless for the last year, took a 6000 km trip to italy and back. And one of the main issues was the security of the luggage, how difficult it is to pack into it, the fact that I had to add a lock into the rack itself for it to not be stolen. Also a bit annoying with a passenger and how long it takes to mount the rack.

So I sold it and now I'm looking for some hardcases. the ones I'm looking at are the givi trekker outback, I found some second hand, older gen, that are a bit scuffed but pretty cheap. The EVOs are much better but a lot more expensive. What are your thoughts?

Have had one for a week after riding Japanese inline 4s for years. Great bike but holy cow does it feel like the engine is going to fly apart approaching red line. Is this a normal triple thing? T-plane specific? Also the rad fan heat on my knees is bothersome. Just not sure how this gets by the engineering department.

I have a 2019 Super Tenere that I just finished a 9700 mile, 21 day trip from Pittsburgh to Dawson City, Yukon Territory and Alaska and back to Pittsburgh. It's a beast of a bike that's served me well as I've ridden through 49 of 50 states and all but two Canadian providences and territories. I've really enjoyed the bike, but at 68 years of age and the need to get something a bit less hefty, I'm in the market for somewhat smaller and lighter with a bit more oomph, if you know what I mean.

I have a shot at a "new for me" Triumph 900 Tiger in one of two flavors: A 2024 Rally Aragon with 1,300 miles, Bumont panniers and tool box, fog lights, rear rack, bar risers; or a 2025 Rally Pro with only 300 miles. Both are priced reasonably for the area (Pittsburgh, PA) and in great shape. Both sellers are motivated. I'm certainly motivated, but also uncertain about what to do.

Here's my problem in a nutshell - the 2024 is, I'm seeing from my research, a "gussied up" 2023 with lower horsepower (by about 10bhp) and somewhat less sophisticated electronics. Also, I don't need the panniers he's installed as I already have Mosko Moto bags, my own set of Bumonts, Nelson Rigg Hurricane gear that's bulletproof, and lots of camping/packing gear that I can adapt to the 2025, which is stone stock with factory lower engine guards and skid plate (I'd replace with T-Rex or Outback Mototek, which are wonderfully durable in my experience).

So, is the 2024 so much better than the 2023/2024 Rally Aragon (I've checked the VIN and confirmed the 2023 engine specs) that I should go with new and lower mileage? I could probably get either bike for a price within $500 of the other, with the Aragon being maybe a bit less expensive.

Thank you!