My first Post here. This is my 2023 Model Tiger Sport 660.
Has been a great buy. Been touring on this machine in India. Both weekend rides and long rides.
Looking forward to add my ride logs here.
#first post
I'm looking to replace the OEM shocks on my Bonneville 2008. I found some options like Hagon, IKON and Progressive, hoping to get some reviews from Bonneville folks who have upgraded.
I'm 175 lbs and usually ride solo, with the occasional passenger or loaded saddlebags. Do you have experience with any of these, or would you recommend another brand? Also, would you buy used?
I need to remove the rear brake lever off of this '76 T140V in order to get to the right footrest for replacement. I removed the nut on the pivot joint, but cannot pull the lever off of it's square socket.
WD-40 and lightly hammering with a mallet to the spindle have not helped so far.
Any ideas?
I think I just about have it looking the way I imagined in my head.
I had an idea of using lots of bare/brushed aluminum mixed with some carbon fiber and lessening the visual weight of the white by shortening the front fender. But then also using the red on the cowl as the basis for other bits of red like the calipers and chain.
I even went as far as changing the clutch and brake perches from a Speed Triple RS as they are silver and the Thruxton had black ones. I know they aren’t for everyone, but I’m just trying to make a pretty and interesting bike.
I’m going to be experimenting with some red Kevlar infused carbon weave for some small pieces and see if I can great some cohesion. We shall see.
Anyway, thanks for looking, sorry if you hate it.
I thought it might be useful to show comparative handlebar heights for the STR 765 RS (mine is a 2025) vs the 2026 STR Moto 2 (or RX as they are exactly the same). It’s a fairly significant difference, but honestly I can’t say I like one handlebar position better than the other. Both of their relative advantages based on the type of riding you’re doing, and I can ride just as aggressively on the street with either bike. The track is a different story as the Moto 2/RX position really helps keep the front more stable.