Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro - Leg Heat is an Issue.

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Жыл бұрын

Free Spirits Air Deflectors Installation and Review. Some people say the Tiger 900’s put out too much heat on your knees and legs. I’m one of those people. It’s been in the triple digits in Texas over the last couple months and I’ve really started to notice the heat coming off the radiator. My knees and crotch get really hot so I decided to do something about it. The Free Spirits air deflectors are designed to reduce hot air from air-scoop to the legs. Well, they seem to work a little so made this video to show you what they are, how to install them, and review the results.
I purchased the deflectors from British Legends.
www.britishlegends.fr/en/defl...
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@UncleWally3 Жыл бұрын

As a chilly Canadian, I consider the heat issue less like a problem and more like a solution.

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

Haha Yes, it's a nice feature when it's cold outside.

@randyhilt3567 Жыл бұрын

Being from Maine I thought so too.

@marcinmarcin5241 Жыл бұрын

Hi. The same in Poland 😀 the heat issue is more solution than problem 👌

@gretchandemme5737 Жыл бұрын

I’ll echo this from NW England. Heated grips, seat and gilet have been a godsend

@beetleything1864 9 ай бұрын

same in Scotland - this is a plus - can put your hand there when the fan is on and warm it up also :) ( i know it has heated grips )

@moensalex Жыл бұрын

This was my first mod on the bike after a month of ownership. These made riding so much more comfortable and I recommend these to anyone who has the same problem.

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

👍 Thanks for watching Alex. Glad they work for you too. I’ve seen mixed reviews but do still think it works for me and was worth doing.

@edpiii7695 Жыл бұрын

Thx for the video. Just watched it. Just purchased this item. Looking forward to resolving this issue.

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

Cool. Let me know how it works for you Ed.

@SergoSS79 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! Have the same problem and was looking for a solution.

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

👍

@robato28 Жыл бұрын

Nice one! I too feel the heat so will be looking into these. Thanks!

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

Yea that’s probably my number one gripe about the bike. I’ve noticed a little bit of a difference but it’s not a total fix to the problem. Any bit helps though. Thanks!

@quim66 Жыл бұрын

I have this problem with my tiger 900 GT Pro, especially on summer days. It is true that, in my case, with route clothing the heat is reduced, even so I think that with this accessory the reduction of heat can be important. I'm going to buy it right now, I think that for €45 I have a lot to gain and little to lose. Thank you very much for your video and advice.

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

Hi Quim. I hope these work out for you. Thank you for watching and commenting.

@flatcapcaferacer Жыл бұрын

I'm on my 2nd 900 GT Pro and I don't usually feel heat on my knees, maybe because I ride a little further back. However, I have heard other folks that did experience the heat on the knees. I made some deflectors out of old mild cartons, 3M velcro, a small piece of aluminum and heat reflective foil tape, just for a test. The first ones I made I just used regular velcro and after several months the 100 degree heat made the velcro adhesive give way. No such problems with the 3M velcro. I scooted up on the seat and the deflectors worked well. Defecting the air an inch or two out in the airstream is all I think a person under six foot would need. It is nice to see someone sells a product that works, although it was fun to make my own.

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that Flat Cap Cafe Racer. The product is so simple and it's something most people could easily make a version of it with plastic or aluminum. I agree that the little bit of air flow it diverts makes a difference.

@tomhenderson2575 Жыл бұрын

I put 18000 miles on my 900 this summer, over 100 degrees across the prairies. Never really noticed a heat issue, though I had heard about it.

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom. Seems like a lot of people don’t notice or think it’s an issue.

@mattmoy24 11 ай бұрын

Traffic amplifies the issue greatly I've noticed. I can't stand slow rides on a hot day.

@AB-es7hc 8 ай бұрын

D'estate a 40°c temperatura dell'aria...su una naked...avete provato?le tibie bruciano come se fossero su un BBQ...questa in confronto è un condizionatore acceso

@daveb6345 5 ай бұрын

@@mattmoy24 that's when you notice it big time. Riding at 100 you really don't notice it. if you commute like me in shit traffic and 34 deg and up they cook you those fans!

@elithegreat6463 Жыл бұрын

Another way to think of the heat, is that the Fans are doing their job venting the hot air out. I’ll be picking up a 2023 900 GT-Pro next week, I just subscribed to your channel 👍

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

Nice! Congratulations. Thanks for subscribing.

@terryfowler9883 3 ай бұрын

Yeah the fans are doing their job but you are paying an unnecessary price on your legs.

@elithegreat6463 3 ай бұрын

@@terryfowler9883 I traded my 900 GT, not for that reason, but I was offered an amazing trade in value for it, so I got a 2023 Rocket-3R 👍🇬🇧

@MARKINAU8 Жыл бұрын

Love those rain you got there coming from flooding Melbourne Australia

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

⛈

@jeffpotter7656 Ай бұрын

You are very entertaining.

@timetomoto Ай бұрын

Thanks 😜

@kee7678 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm gonna check these out...Hmmm. I too got the Outback Motortek crash bars (trying to avoid the bolt shear issue). What did you get to mount your Sat Nav/GPS on your wind visor ?

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

So the gps mount is a whole other story. I think I’m going to do a video on it. I actually used part of a bicycle seat mount to jerry-rig a gos mount. I bought a real mount that I haven’t installed yet.

@daveb6345 6 ай бұрын

I have the same temperatures here in the Australian summer. It's the only thing I hate about the bike. I use it to commute in peak hour traffic, stop start and lane filtering... Does my head in.... Thanks for the info :p

@timetomoto 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@gb23a Жыл бұрын

After all the reviews that I read on the 900 that's the first time I've heard of it heat issue

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

Yeah I didn’t see this issues on reviews until I experienced it and Googled it. I found a lot of forums where people talked about it. A lot of people say they don’t notice it but I do when it’s hot outside and when it’s cold it turns into a nice hand warming feature. Thanks for watching.

@bobbywinn128 Жыл бұрын

Any problems with the OM bars or bolts breaking. Is there adequate foot space to operate rake and shifter on your Gt pro after install of OM bars 4:31

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

No issues yet. They’ve actually saved my bike a couple times. I’ve dropped it a couple times and they’ve held up. Both sides did bend in closer to the body when it was dropped on each side. The bars are close to the brake and shifter but not an issue for my size 9 feet.

@c3h84ever Жыл бұрын

Does the bike run warmer? I've had mine 900 for about 3 weeks, my left knee cooks Thanks for the review

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

Hi Tony. The deflectors don't make the bike run hotter. They just redirect the airflow a little. Thanks

@sliglusamelius8578 Жыл бұрын

Lol! Good video. Thanks.

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@sliglusamelius8578 Жыл бұрын

@@timetomoto I ordered the heat shields, I hope they work. I wish they had kept the 120/120/120 camshaft firing intervals, the vibrations are a bit much above 5500 rpm, but below that they don’t bother me. The 2017 1200 that I owned was too heavy and big for me so I got the 2022 GT pro 900. Now I’m longing for more power. There is no perfect motorcycle!

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

No perfect motorcycle for sure. That's why I need more motorcycles. 😀

@observer8534 Жыл бұрын

I am 5'8". I suspect the leg heat issue is relative to the rider's height. For me, the leg heat is only an issue on very hot days. On cold days, it feels great to stick your hands in the vents to warm up.

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

I agree. It's nice to warm your hands on cold days.

@jackmusik8601 Жыл бұрын

How did you set your Garmin zumo mount?

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

Hi Jack. It’s hard to explain because it’s a hack using a small Ram mount and a bicycle seat mount. I mentioned it briefly in the video link below around the 2 minute mark. I basically rigged up a temporary solution using and old bicycle seat mount. I’ll be doing an install video on a proper GPS mount in the future. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bdOnm7Grmb2rpHk.html I ordered this and will be installing it in a few weeks. evotech-performance.com/products/ep-garmin-compatible-sat-nav-mount-triumph-tiger-900-gt-2020-onwards?user_id=184161379&list_generator=order_line_item&context=order_management

@armandomorales5857 Жыл бұрын

Interesting I do find the seat area getting annoyingly hot, but didn't think it would be from the radiator vents, as I do not feel it on my knees , but yeah, it does make sense, Thanks for the video ! Coming from a suzuki vstrom the tiger is much cooler and I was not complaining, but if it can be improved I'll be happier

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

I haven't rode a vstrom and didn't realize they get hot too. Glad the video was helpful to you. Thanks for watching Armando.

@kenaikoda3167 Жыл бұрын

I usei this too Defletor De Calor Saída Ar Radiador Tiger 900 Dsrj09335

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

👍

@mooreorlessvideos Жыл бұрын

It's a slight heat issue but if you are riding with gear you don't notice it.. if you are in Bluejeans or less then yes ... and im in south tx..lol

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

I notice it in full riding gear. I wear full gear just about every ride and have felt the heat. I’ve read mixed reviews online. It bothers some people more than others. Thanks for watching.

@spikejnz Жыл бұрын

I notice it more in full gear than I do in jeans. In my mesh pants, my legs get VERY hot when it's 95+.

@TheDennzio 3 ай бұрын

It’s always you Texas people wondering why your bike is hot in over 100 degree heat lol.

@russkle2042 Жыл бұрын

As a U.K. rider the heat helps my gentleman vegetables turning into a walnut whip so keep the heat coming 🤣🤣

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

Hahaha 🤣

@rodrigolumi Жыл бұрын

I really don´t feel this heat problem with my Tiger 900.

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

Good to know Rodrigo. I've read forums where people debated this. It bothers some people more than others. In my case, I was feeling the heat but you're going to feel some heat on any bike since you're on top of the engine. The radiator opening were blowing the heat right back onto my legs so I felt this mod was something to try out.

@Yurii_Ko 10 ай бұрын

I think it could be a dealbreaker for me. Recently test drove tracer 9 gt and there was zero heat.

@timetomoto 10 ай бұрын

Understandable. That Tracer 9 GT is a nice machine. Are you thinking about getting it?

@Yurii_Ko 10 ай бұрын

@@timetomoto still thinking, now between tiger 900 and tracer 9 gt. heat is something I hated on Monster 937, I’m not sure if I can live with it because commuting will be a significant part of my biking. Need to have a proper test ride of tiger now as I see more and more people complaining about annoying heat so it must be quite noticeable.

@timetomoto 10 ай бұрын

@@Yurii_Ko sounds good. I will say that I’ve had multiple comments where people claim they don’t notice the heat. But if you search you’ll see other people experiencing the same issue I have. So it really depends on the rider I guess. It doesn’t really bother me until I’ve been on it for a while (couple hours) and the deflectors I put on seemed to help a little.

@hawkbox 3 ай бұрын

I've got over 19k km on my 2021 GT Pro and the heat isn't a concern at all.

@timetomoto 3 ай бұрын

Good to know. It's a polarizing thing. A lot of people say they don't feel the heat and a lot of people say they do. Thanks for watching.

@londonglide Жыл бұрын

Compared to a Gen 1 800 Xc, you have it easy....

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

No argument there.

@a68war Жыл бұрын

Guess you don't wear knee pads, here in UK its never warm enough and I have no issues with my 900 gt pro, both my jeans, textiles and leather's have knee pads which deflect the heat. As you drilled the hole why didn't you bolt your finger on as well, sorry just joking couldn't resist:-)

@timetomoto Жыл бұрын

Haha, I might have if it was my pinky but I can't give up my clutch finger. I do wear padding riding gear with knee protection but the mesh probably allows the hot air to seep through. Thanks for watching.

@a68war Жыл бұрын

@@timetomoto You want to be glad you didn't invest in a BMW, my brother has one and his shins fry in summer, on the other hand on my Tiger my toes are cold in winter.

@thodoris3790 10 ай бұрын

i like this bike.but,this issue is the reason not to buy it.we have really hot summers.truimph should listen

@timetomoto 10 ай бұрын

I completely understand. We have hot summers as well. I obviously I don’t mind it in the winter. I can put my hands in there to warm them up if needed. But winters are pretty light in Texas with the exception of the occasional ice storm apocalypse. Thanks