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Tiger 1200 Explorer
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Tiger 1200 Explorer - Gen 1 to 3 (2012-2021)
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Tiger 1200 Explorer - General Discussion
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Bike seems shorter
22 Sep 23, 08:47 am
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Tanders2012
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Tanders2012
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Bike seems shorter
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September 22, 2022, 03:55:51 pm
September 22, 2022, 03:55:51 pm
I stopped growing 40 years ago, but my Gen 1 seems as though it isn't as tall as it was two years ago. I think it's 1.5 to 2" shorter than it was. Any thoughts on how this could happen?
Will Morgan
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Re: Bike seems shorter
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September 22, 2022, 04:11:07 pm
September 22, 2022, 04:11:07 pm
Rear shock is worn out & needs replacing?
Tanders2012
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September 22, 2022, 04:15:55 pm
September 22, 2022, 04:15:55 pm
Just had it rebuilt. Shouldn't be but it may be the only thing that makes sense. Thanks.
bazthebike
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September 22, 2022, 07:21:14 pm
September 22, 2022, 07:21:14 pm
Have you recently bought new boots with thick soles ?
NiK
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Re: Bike seems shorter
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September 23, 2022, 08:01:59 am
September 23, 2022, 08:01:59 am
Have you changed/modified the seat?
Have you adopted a new stance on the bike?
Have you quit drinking?
(c;
More seriously, a recently rebuilt shock could explain it. Any tech can make mistakes.
Will Morgan
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September 23, 2022, 02:24:37 pm
September 23, 2022, 02:24:37 pm
Originally Posted by
NiK
More seriously, a recently rebuilt shock could explain it. Any tech can make mistakes.
That is worth considering.....either an error in rebuilding the shock....or an error re-installing it?
mcchoc
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October 25, 2022, 03:25:52 pm
October 25, 2022, 03:25:52 pm
Punctures at both ends?
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October 26, 2022, 10:09:27 am
October 26, 2022, 10:09:27 am
Originally Posted by
mcchoc
Punctures at both ends?
The rear end is enough to feel the bike lower (don't ask ;-).
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