My current Top 4 Biking Accessories
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I've used Motorex 645 Protect and Shine spray on both my Tigers. It is recommended by Triumph. 645 is basically an
extra thick WD40 which Triumph state will not turn polished stainless exhausts yellow when heated. I use it after every
wash and prior to winter storage. The result was a perfect unblemished finish on my 955i after 25,000 miles of hard
riding. My 1050 looks like new after 13,500 miles.
TIP: The only thing to watch is that if you get 645 on your brake disks you must apply the brakes several times to wipe of
the excess. The brakes simply won't work initially so plan ahead!
extra thick WD40 which Triumph state will not turn polished stainless exhausts yellow when heated. I use it after every
wash and prior to winter storage. The result was a perfect unblemished finish on my 955i after 25,000 miles of hard
riding. My 1050 looks like new after 13,500 miles.
TIP: The only thing to watch is that if you get 645 on your brake disks you must apply the brakes several times to wipe of
the excess. The brakes simply won't work initially so plan ahead!
I use Mobil 1 in all my vehicles and Triumph's own version
in the Tigers. Mobile 1 is expensive in the UK however the
low viscosity does improve fuel consumption, I have
checked and it will pay for itself over time. Bearing in mind
how extreme the operating conditions can get I think it is
worth the cost to use a top quality oil product.
in the Tigers. Mobile 1 is expensive in the UK however the
low viscosity does improve fuel consumption, I have
checked and it will pay for itself over time. Bearing in mind
how extreme the operating conditions can get I think it is
worth the cost to use a top quality oil product.
"S" Cleaner from Hein Gericke is the best I've tried in 30
years of biking. It will easily clean off chain grease, flies, dirt
and brake dust all in one go. It does not smell, it rinses off
well, it does not remove wax polish.
TIP: Be especially wary of Car cleaning products like Alloy
Wheel Cleaners, Yoshimoto Whizzo Wheels and the like, in
seconds they will corrode the cadmium plated fittings on the
Tiger.
years of biking. It will easily clean off chain grease, flies, dirt
and brake dust all in one go. It does not smell, it rinses off
well, it does not remove wax polish.
TIP: Be especially wary of Car cleaning products like Alloy
Wheel Cleaners, Yoshimoto Whizzo Wheels and the like, in
seconds they will corrode the cadmium plated fittings on the
Tiger.
I have used a Klan Heated Fleece for over 5 years. Absolutely brilliant.
Even on the coldest days a long sleeve T-Shirt, the Klan Fleece and
heated grips mean I can ride for long distances in the cold. I only have to
stop when my toes or knees get cold.
I toured Scotland in October with this setup. Some other heated jackets
seem to get way to hot. The Klan is perfect. The heating elements run
down both sleeves. There are connectors built in to the cuffs and waist
for plugging in additional Klan products such as heated gloves, trousers
etc.
The jacket looks good enough to be worn in the evening as casual wear
so I never have to pack a jumper. The photo left is a model, not me!
Even on the coldest days a long sleeve T-Shirt, the Klan Fleece and
heated grips mean I can ride for long distances in the cold. I only have to
stop when my toes or knees get cold.
I toured Scotland in October with this setup. Some other heated jackets
seem to get way to hot. The Klan is perfect. The heating elements run
down both sleeves. There are connectors built in to the cuffs and waist
for plugging in additional Klan products such as heated gloves, trousers
etc.
The jacket looks good enough to be worn in the evening as casual wear
so I never have to pack a jumper. The photo left is a model, not me!