7,000 Miles, Two European Tours & One Very Wet Ride Through the Alps
We always love seeing our products fitted to customers' motorcycles, but it's even better hearing how they're performing out on the road.
We recently welcomed Mark to Pyramid HQ with his Triumph Tiger Sport 800, which he's covered around 7,000 miles on this year, including two European touring trips.
With a selection of Pyramid accessories fitted, we took the opportunity to have a walk around his bike, discuss the upgrades he's made and hear what he thinks of them.
And one particular product had really impressed him.
WATCH MARK'S FULL BIKE WALKAROUND
Two Hours of Heavy Rain. Completely Dry Feet.
While touring through Europe earlier this year, Mark found himself heading towards the Alps with some seriously wet weather forecast.
Having forgotten his waterproof boot covers (booties* 🤣) , he was fully expecting to arrive with soaking wet feet.
But after two hours of riding through heavy rain, he noticed something surprising.
"I couldn't believe it. My feet were dry."
Mark puts this down to the Pyramid Extenda Fenda EXTRA he'd fitted to the front of his Tiger Sport 800.
Designed to offer significantly more coverage than a standard mudguard extension, the Extenda Fenda EXTRA helps reduce road spray reaching the motorcycle and rider.
For Mark, the difference was particularly noticeable compared with his previous touring experiences.
He acknowledges that the larger design might not suit everybody, but for riders covering serious miles in all sorts of weather, the added protection can make a big difference.
"It works for me. Not going to work for everybody."
WATCH MARK EXPLAIN HIS EXPERIENCE – 1:5
Practical Upgrades for Longer Rides
Mark's Tiger Sport 800 has a few other useful additions too.
With a tail tidy fitted, he's added our Hugger Extension for extra rear-wheel coverage to help reduce spray. He's also fitter Risers to lift his handlebars and give a more upright riding position.
It's a good example of how a few relatively simple changes can make a motorcycle more comfortable and practical for the way you actually use it.
And with plenty of miles already covered, Mark is clearly enjoying his Tiger.
It's All About Enjoying the Ride
One of our favourite parts of the conversation actually had very little to do with motorcycle accessories.
At nearly 70, Mark still loves getting out on his bike, exploring European mountain roads and enjoying every opportunity to ride.
As he puts it:
"I'm still 16 up here. My body's not 16, but my head is."
And his advice for anyone thinking about heading off on their own motorcycle adventure?
"While you can do it, DO IT."
We couldn't agree more.
WATCH THE FULL CONVERSATION WITH MARK
Upgrade Your Own Tiger Sport 800
Inspired by Mark's setup? Take a look at some of the accessories available for the Triumph Tiger Sport 800:
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Extenda Fenda EXTRA – extended front-wheel spray protection
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Hugger Extension – additional rear-wheel coverage
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Handlebar Risers – a more upright riding position (we offer both 20mm and 30mm options)
Whether you're preparing for a European tour, heading out for a weekend ride or simply looking to improve everyday protection, we've got a range of accessories designed to help you get more from your motorcycle.
Designed for the Ride.