Great video. I'm new to the adventure market and will be test riding some different models soon. I'm interested in the Triumph 900 and 1200 models and also BMW 900, 1300 or 1250 GS. Most of my riding will be on pavement but I will go on some double track and some easy single track also. Being 68 years old I'm not going to push it. I do have dirt experience in off road as I used to do motocross and enduro riding when I was younger. Thanks again for your video.

@timetomoto

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. All great options in my opinion. Good luck with the search.

24 GT Pro for me just for the new TFT Info screen but not worth it so I will see how the GS1300 fits me.

@timetomoto

5 ай бұрын

👍

You can get an aftermarket rear shock for $1.4K or so. Not including labor for install.

@timetomoto

5 ай бұрын

If I planned on keeping the bike that’s the route I would’ve gone and would’ve replaced it with something better myself.

Not just the GT pro. My 900 GT rear shock just blew oil when I dropped it off the center stand. I believe Triumph put on some inferior parts on those earlier motorcycles. The rear shock was always soft on mine. I will more than likely part with mine as well. Only 8.5k miles. I feel your pain

@timetomoto

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I thought that maybe my issue was an anomaly with such low mileage on it. I didn’t sell the GT Pro just for that reason, I wanted more off road capabilities. You can probably fix that GT much cheaper than what I was quoted.

@stylesbitchly9931

5 ай бұрын

@@timetomoto I understood your reasoning for wanting to go a different direction. But I would encourage you to file a complaint with the NHTSA. I will be doing the same on my end.

Why would it be 3000 to repair a shock seal. I'm just curious coming from dirt bikes. It's a lot less like 2800 less. Love the bike though.

@timetomoto

5 ай бұрын

The dealership would’ve just replaced the entire assembly rather than replacing a seal. It’s a fairly expensive part because it’s an electronic suspension. But that number they gave me was ridiculous and I don’t fully trust them anyway.

It’s so expensive because it’s a rear electronic suspension ?

@timetomoto

5 ай бұрын

I guess but it’s also a quote from a dealership I’ve never fully trusted.

@stylesbitchly9931

5 ай бұрын

Who knows what they are quoting for labor / shop time for the job. Here in Seattle the Triumph dealer is $180hr. Starts to add up quickly

Won't a shorter rake hurt you in sand and rocks?

@timetomoto

5 ай бұрын

Yes. You can adjust the Rally Pro to extend the rake a little when off road but I’m not sure how much. I need to do a little more research.

@grandpaonthemove

5 ай бұрын

@@timetomotorecently traded my ‘21 GTP for a ‘23 Rally Pro. I’ve played with the suspension a bit; my understanding is you can extend the rake to 26 degrees and change (from the 24.4 deg). But if you’re carrying weight (i.e., luggage) you’ll need some preload in the back which tightens up your rake a bit. Still, a great feature having the ability to turn the RP from a tight handling road bike into a more stabled off-road bike. Good luck on your new Moto hunt. 👍🏻

@timetomoto

5 ай бұрын

@@grandpaonthemove awesome thanks for that info. That’s my understanding as well but wasn’t sure about the specific value you can increase it to.

24 Rally pro or the new desert X rally edition

@timetomoto

5 ай бұрын

That Dessert X is pretty sweet but it’s really tall for me.

My 800XC was the worst bike I ever owned. I don't think I'll ever own another Euro bike after that. So far I'm very happy with my V-Strom 800DE.

@timetomoto

5 ай бұрын

That’s a great bike. 👍

@TheZakkmylde

5 ай бұрын

I’ve looked at 800DE but bias to Honda and transalp. But I realize the 800 is probably better off-road ect.

@timetomoto

5 ай бұрын

I was considering the Transalp as well. Seems like a good bike and is much more affordable. I still prefer the look of the Tiger and the creature comforts you get for those long road rides.

@JayBee-cr8jm

5 ай бұрын

@@timetomoto I'd be more worried about getting blown all over the road on the 460lb Transalp. A little extra weight can make a big difference in on-road comfort.

@tactical1224

5 ай бұрын

@@timetomoto The Transalp, T7, and Vstrom 800 de and all very nice bikes, but the area where Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha have really dropped the ball is the wheels. All bikes in this category should have tubeless wheels. I own both the Yamaha T7 and the Triumph Rally Pro and love both of the bikes. Triumph has included the 2 things that I wish Yamaha would have included on the T7...tubeless wheels and a bolt on subframe

Not to be rude, but if you are off-roading hard enough to break your shock, I think you need to go dirt-bike, or possibly a tough dual-sport, not an adventure bike (which are all generally road/tour biased). Just my 2 cents as I have been a dual sport/dirt bike rider for a long time (50 years), and a road bike rider only the last few years. Unless you really need to do long rides on highways to get to where you hit the dirt, stick with dirt bikes or dual sports.

@timetomoto

5 ай бұрын

I do a lot of long road rides. With occasional off road. I sold my dual sports.

Hi. I would like to recommend you Tiger Rally Pro 2024. Good relationship between quality and price. From my point of view Tiger is better than BMW. All the Best for you.

@timetomoto

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. 👍