Oh, that title doesn't sound quite right...but anyways..
I just want to list out some of the reasons I love this model of the Triumph best of all. Please add something I may have left out.
The Engine: Of *all* the Hinckly Triumphs, the T-3 in the Tigers is by far the most attractive. From the polished fin ends on the side of the block to the minimal amount of hoses showing, it's very sano.
The Plastic: Those headlights and bodywork...remind me of where the Super Tenere' might have progressed to at one point. It's tough without looking hideous.
The luggage: The rough finish Givi bags hold up VERY well as crash bars and that finish stands up so well, you can't really tell which one I slid on or which one I partialy ran over (while open) with my truck.
(http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb187/tigerrider3/tiger.jpg)
moved to Talk, and now the official steamer pic thread. I still lust after one of these bikes. Is it excessive to have more than one tiger?
Geof
I saw these two beauties in Kamiah @ Tiger Ride-In
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n223/fano1/IMG_2492.jpg)
I've seen the Streetfighter Tiger some time ago in pix when it was just being started on I think. Nice ride.
Quote from: "abruzzi"moved to Talk, and now the official steamer pic thread. I still lust after one of these bikes. Is it excessive to have more than one tiger?
Geof
Not at all. Good for the karma. I recall seeing an RIP thread a couple years ago about a fellow who just kept buying more Tigers. IIRC he had accumulated about 20 when he passed away.
My beloved. With under 5k it is barely broke in. Contemplating if it will be the ride to take to C. America this fall/winter. (http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c178/narelz/tigerandford024.jpg)[/img]
I really like the looks of the Steamers...I was actually looking for one, when I came across a good deal on my 2000 Girly.
Someday...
Peace,
Bob
Here's mine...on my way to CC'07. Just had to pull over and let that fire engine go by... :D
(http://mudhen.smugmug.com/photos/178186125-L.jpg)
Quote from: "nightrunner"Not at all. Good for the karma. I recall seeing an RIP thread a couple years ago about a fellow who just kept buying more Tigers. IIRC he had accumulated about 20 when he passed away.
I think he was from Ohio. I talked to him about one of his bikes when he was selling his collection, but my wife wouldn't let me buy it sight unseen. So instead of buying the $5k Steamer, I bought a $17k BMW. Showed her!
The rumor I heard was that he never went into a dealership that had one on the floor and didn't buy it. That'll be me after I win Powerball tomorrow night - I'm going to horde them...big warehouse full of them. Screw you guys. :lol:
hey mudhen, i love the fender on your bike. what's the make,and is it a universal fit???
p.s hows the powerball collection coming? :P
p.p.s. hows the weather up in maine? i grew up in mass and new hampshire, and lived in a short time in maine as well(bath, and darmascotta(sp?)) sure do miss it.
Quote from: "aeronca"hey mudhen, i love the fender on your bike. what's the make,and is it a universal fit???
p.s hows the powerball collection coming? :P
p.p.s. hows the weather up in maine? i grew up in mass and new hampshire, and lived in a short time in maine as well(bath, and darmascotta(sp?)) sure do miss it.
Just a couple hours...then I'm on easy street. My 5 year old wants an FJ...no a mustang...no an FJ. After that the wife gets a Rangie and I get another 10 year old Tiger. Which is fine! The 2 year old will get some new diapers...the ones we've been throwing in the dryer are starting to wear thin... :cry:
My front fender is an Acerbis Tecnik and an Acerbis aluminum front brace. I mounted it using the banjo bolt at the bottom of the brake junction box (I went with two lines right out of the master instead).
So you're a New Englander - nice! We're in Eliot, just over the border from Portsmouth (I grew up in NH as well). We wanted to escape the high property taxes so figured we'd pay state income tax instead... :lol:
nice, since it rains so much up here in washington, we just hang our 2 year old out the window and let the rain wash him off :lol: thanks for the info on the fender, how did you mod your wind screen? elliot,s nice, i spent three years working at the shipyard in kittery. later
The thread should now be in it's final home.
Geof
Quote from: "aeronca"how did you mod your wind screen?
It's a different front headlight surround...'Patrick' may be able to get his hands on one if you're interested. Send him a PM, not sure if he's aware of this revived site.
It's not for the faint of heart...needed some tweaking to get to fit.
Pat
Edit: search on 'Dieter' for more pics of the rally screen
Quote from: "Mudhen"'Patrick' may be able to get his hands on one if you're interested. Send him a PM, not sure if he's aware of this revived site.
He's here. He posted just yesterday.
Here's snap of my 95 at the bottom of the Copper Canyon in Mexico, just after the starter sprag clutch failed with me having to make a 7,000ft climb on gravel road fully loaded. The starter failed after high centering on a huge rock while crossing a washout on a super rough 2 track road, that tore 2 fins off the oil pan & broke an engine mounting lug. The road in the photo is the highway, not the rough road. I consider it lucky I got to ride it home, push starting it all the way.
Gawd I was hoping NOT to stall it (didn't, but still had 3,000 miles to get back home). It was the next day when I discovered NO Triumph dealers in all Mexico at that time.
Here is my Steamer out in typical PNW weather.
Whoops, picture didnt come through. I'll try again later.
Quote from: "Stretch"He's here. He posted just yesterday.
Yup. I'm here. And with me is my steamer (a.k.a "Tiger Trail 900")
(http://www.rielo.de/XTiger/bilder/XTiger/IMG_6310.jpg)
(http://www.rielo.de/XTiger/bilder/XTiger/IMG_6432.jpg)
Ain't it a beauty? :oops:
Have fun!
Patrick
I've spent a few days out and about - pictures follow...that is, if I can do this properly.
(http://lh5.google.com/pro.cameraman/RtXAeumZBbI/AAAAAAAADFI/ygqGQj-RkqM/DSCF4369.JPG)
Bald Hill Rd. Redwoods Ntl Pk, N. CA
(http://lh4.google.com/pro.cameraman/RtXAiemZBfI/AAAAAAAADFs/gwBsUudiAr8/DSCF4332.JPG)
Camp Creek Rd. Pulga, CA
(http://lh4.google.com/pro.cameraman/RtXChemZCNI/AAAAAAAADLs/IpcBJdhUE0Q/DSCF4243.JPG)
Platina Rd, Platina, CA
Crap. What am I doing wrong when it comes to posting images? I have been using straight html to embed the image in my post. A previous message that I posted worked just fine doing this, now it's not doing the deed. Any tips?
Oh...I did read the sticky on photo posting but that wasn't much help.
Thanks!
Quote from: "OregonTigerRider"Crap. What am I doing wrong when it comes to posting images? I have been using straight html to embed the image in my post. A previous message that I posted worked just fine doing this, now it's not doing the deed. Any tips?
Oh...I did read the sticky on photo posting but that wasn't much help.
Thanks!
Not sure about all your fancy HTML stuff...but I just use the 'img' tags, with the URL of the pic inside. But maybe something is broken...I'll try putting it here:
I've spent a few days out and about - pictures follow...that is, if I can do this properly.
(http://lh5.google.com/pro.cameraman/RtXAeumZBbI/AAAAAAAADFI/ygqGQj-RkqM/DSCF4369.JPG)
Bald Hill Rd. Redwoods Ntl Pk, N. CA
(http://lh4.google.com/pro.cameraman/RtXAiemZBfI/AAAAAAAADFs/gwBsUudiAr8/DSCF4332.JPG)
Camp Creek Rd. Pulga, CA
(http://lh4.google.com/pro.cameraman/RtXChemZCNI/AAAAAAAADLs/IpcBJdhUE0Q/DSCF4243.JPG)
Platina Rd, Platina, CA
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Cheers!
Michael Pierce
Eugene, Oregon
www.oregonsundayride.com (http://www.oregonsundayride.com)[/img]
Looks like it's not working for me, either. Maybe your photo hoster doesn't allow linking like that. I'll try from smugmug to see if that's the case:
(http://mudhen.smugmug.com/photos/46993197-L.jpg)
Edit: Worked from smugmug. Must be something with google photo hosting - maybe a setting you can change?
Good luck, though - we want to see those pics!
(I cheated and opened them on my own, though - NICE!)
Pat
've spent a few days out and about - pictures follow...that is, if I can do this properly. Crap. I need to shrink them before I post. I forgot just how big they are.
Michael
My '96 Steamer in red......
(http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/543/TT8.jpg)
The Steamer is powerful. Makes me smile everytime I see it. Can't wait until next season, will have to get some side panniers by then. The Givi V35 looks nice, but I am leaning towards aluminium panniers. Anyone tried Zarges or D‰rr on the Steamer?
Heh - I don't know why my gallery on google won't load any longer - but, I've managed to move all of my images onto my FTP server.
Here's a few pics from my recent week in Northern CA. Enjoy. I did.
(http://www.oregonsundayride.com/images/road_trips/DSCF4369_640x.JPG)
Near Schoolhouse Peak, Bald Hill Rd., Redwood National Park, CA
(http://www.oregonsundayride.com/images/road_trips/DSCF4332_640x.JPG)
Camp Creek Rd., Pulga, CA
(http://www.oregonsundayride.com/images/road_trips/DSCF4243_640x.JPG)
Platina Rd., Platina, CA
(http://www.oregonsundayride.com/images/road_trips/DSCF4343_640x.JPG)
Camp Creek Falls, Camp Creek Rd., Pulga, CA
(http://www.oregonsundayride.com/images/road_trips/DSCF4367_640x.JPG)
Overloaded at the Overlook, Burnt Ranch, CA on Hwy 299
Time to add some riding pics...
(http://www.rielo.de/XTiger/bilder/IMG_7215.jpg)
(http://www.rielo.de/XTiger/bilder/IMG_7160.jpg)
(http://www.rielo.de/XTiger/bilder/IMG_7170.jpg)
(http://www.rielo.de/XTiger/bilder/IMG_7167.jpg)
(I've been to a quarry this weekend... THAT was fun!)
Have fun!
Patrick
Nice shots Patrick. Love the high front fender. Have you done anything to add protection to the radiator?
Some pics from a ride last weekend near my house in southern Maine. The Steamer is a '95 - a recent convert to the dirt, admirably ridden...(Zahi - you on this board?!?!?!?)
(http://mudhen.smugmug.com/photos/205252499-L.jpg)
(http://mudhen.smugmug.com/photos/205254874-L.jpg)
(http://mudhen.smugmug.com/photos/205251230-L.jpg)
(http://mudhen.smugmug.com/photos/205251838-L.jpg)
Boring video (he stayed up):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbhlwfgJkA0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbhlwfgJkA0)
Better video (he didn't!!):
http://mudhen.smugmug.com/photos/206828418-O.mpg (http://mudhen.smugmug.com/photos/206828418-O.mpg)
Best video (Scrambler, of course):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7nwMCqa_Qo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7nwMCqa_Qo)
What do ya think?
Love it!
mudhen, that wasnt your black tiger was it? by the way, love the scrambler.
Quote from: "aeronca"mudhen, that wasnt your black tiger was it? by the way, love the scrambler.
No...another convert to the dirt. His is a '95. It's neat seeing an earlier one close up...lots of little differences compared to my '96. Stuff like the fairing panels have different screws, the eccentric adjusters are silver (a carry over from the silver swingarms of the early bikes?)...
We went off roading again yesterday, actually:
(http://mudhen.smugmug.com/photos/211092040-L.jpg)
(http://mudhen.smugmug.com/photos/211092557-L.jpg)
(http://mudhen.smugmug.com/photos/211089390-L.jpg)
Got stuck on a nasty quad trail at one point...one of those trails that's so narrow and gnarly you're barely moving. Killer on a big bike. Took us about 20 minutes to go 50 feet. The Tiger went over 3 times - I really felt for the guy because I've been there before...(not on that trail, but at that level of depression :lol: )
Just a teaser post. I have to collect pictures from a couple other riders before I can compile a decent ride report. Stay tuned. :D
I am very interested in the windscreen on Mudhen's bike. Your name was mentioned. Any help would be appreciated
this shot is kind of cool
The old and the new
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee47/2uoykcuf/old_new.jpg)
Here is my 98 Steamer in the mountains last summer just east of Seattle. It was cool and rainy all day. But a totally enjoyable day listening to the triple and exploring logging roads.
Hey guys....
Fishnbiker brings a up great point...
There are ONLY a couple of Triumph dealers who really do carry parts and have salvage parts available....
If you find yourself in a real pinch for parts..... Wherever you are ........ get a hold of BAXTER CYCLE in Marne, Iowa USA.... CALL THEM...... there is a real chance they have what you need and will get it out the same or next day ... UPS/FedEx, whatever. It's the real deal....
I'm just a friend and customer ....
Windy and cloudy but what the ....! It was a good 2 day ride. Report http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=364989&postcount=1.
(http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/561/medium/2008_02_14_03a_Tiger_Falls.jpg)
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(http://jetdoc.smugmug.com/photos/263876996_VS2uu-M.jpg)
(http://jetdoc.smugmug.com/photos/263876173_WNte3-M.jpg)
Stage 3 of the Tiger Trail 900 project has allmost been finished. Amazing what a little bit of paint can do to a bike...
(http://www.rielo.de/XTiger/bilder/DesertBomber/IMG_7700.jpg)
(http://www.rielo.de/XTiger/bilder/DesertBomber/IMG_7712.jpg)
(http://www.rielo.de/XTiger/bilder/DesertBomber/IMG_7713.jpg)
(http://www.rielo.de/XTiger/bilder/DesertBomber/IMG_7698.jpg)
Well... yes... there are some other modifications, too... I will report.
Greets
Patrick
Wow, Patrick, that bike looks awesome. I haven't seen one with a single exhaust before. That wasn't stock, right?
Man, I LOVE that color... nice work..
Smokin'! :rock
Awesome!
oh man, thats schweeeeet.you got to tell us what you used for plastics on the backend of your bike. ich liebe es, mehr photo's bitte :D
So Mudhen has already shared pics and vids of my Tigger in action... I thought I'd add a few:
Quote from: "Zizi"So Mudhen has already shared pics and vids of my Tigger in action... I thought I'd add a few:
'bout time you joined here!!!!
We better both get our bikes in shape for Berkshire and get some good solid pics of them beating the crap outta those Beemers... :twisted:
85000km and going strong....!
Looks nicer than mine, at 17000 mi.
Pics from last weekend: Playing in the nudd errrr... MUD! :lol: :lol:
(http://www.rielo.de/touren/bilder/fontane2008/FT08-9120.JPG)
(http://www.rielo.de/touren/bilder/fontane2008/FT08-9140.JPG)
(http://www.rielo.de/touren/bilder/fontane2008/FT08-9160.JPG)
(http://www.rielo.de/touren/bilder/fontane2008/FT08-9180.JPG)
If you like to see more pictures from a great weekend, click here: http://www.rielo.de/touren/fontane2008.htm
Greets
Patrick
Nice! I like this one too.
(http://www.rielo.de/touren/bilder/fontane2008/FT08-0560.JPG)
Hey Patrick,
Any idea what your Tiger now weighs after all the mods you did?
Cheers
Nah. I estimate that it lost about 35 kg. But I ain't shure...
I am invited by a german motorcycle magazin. They like to do a two page report about the TT9. They offered me to use their scales... Maybe I will know the correct weight within the next two months...
Greets
Patrick
It's me. Again.
There is another slight modification. Can you spot it?
(http://www.rielo.de/XTiger/bilder/TT9/imfeld.jpg)
:lol:
Regarts
Patrick
Nice windshield! 8)
Quote from: "Patrick"It's me. Again.
There is another slight modification. Can you spot it?
(http://www.rielo.de/XTiger/bilder/TT9/imfeld.jpg)
:lol:
Regarts
Patrick
What winshield did you use?
Did you cut the stock fairing lower?
Looks nice
Cheers
I think this (http://tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/msg,30914) will answer your questions.
Regards
Patrick
(http://mudhen.smugmug.com/photos/370653523_x5Vun-X2.jpg)
Mudhen,
What windscreen are you using. I am looking for a higher one...
Quote from: "offtheback"Mudhen,
What windscreen are you using. I am looking for a higher one...
I'm using the Rally Screen. Ping Patrick, he's the man.
Pat
Here's my newly acquired 97 with new shoes.
(http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/97%20Triumph%20Tiger/DSC00374.jpg)
Very nice, certainly has been looked after!
OMG...
:notworthy
hey mudhen - notice he's still got his front blinkers :lol:
Quote from: "aeronca"hey mudhen - notice he's still got his front blinkers :lol:
Are those aftermarket? Didn't realize our bikes had them originally...
:icon_scratch
Quote from: "Mudhen"Quote from: "aeronca"hey mudhen - notice he's still got his front blinkers :lol:
Are those aftermarket? Didn't realize our bikes had them originally...
:icon_scratch
Well if you would keep the damn thing upright
(http://mudhen.smugmug.com/photos/298465143_ERso6-L.jpg)
:ImaPoser
That clearly isn't me...look at those silly pink rims!
Here's my bike from up at the floating bridge a few weeks ago...note the shiney silver wheels!
(http://mudhen.smugmug.com/photos/387889667_teSSY-L.jpg)
(now you have knobs I thoroughly expect some big trailie dirt rides, btw...)
I still like these knobs better
:shock:
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee47/2uoykcuf/places/101_1863.jpg)
This is a picture of my 05 on the eastern side of the Warner mountains in northeastern California. This picture was featured in a Pashnit.com calendar in 2007.(http://fast87.smugmug.com/photos/55569949_9V7mH-M.jpg)
Quote from: "MikeBenzon"This is a picture of my 05 on the eastern side of the Warner mountains in northeastern California. This picture was featured in a Pashnit.com calendar in 2007.(http://fast87.smugmug.com/photos/55569949_9V7mH-M.jpg)
UGH, what is that thing??!?!?!? Oh...one of those later styled fancy Tigers, I guess. Not a Steamer, but better than that red thing Mustang posted!
:lol:
That red thing will let an old man like me run circles around a fool on a tiger ! hehehe :ImaPoser
Quote from: "Mustang"That red thing will let an old man like me run circles around a fool on a tiger ! hehehe :ImaPoser
Go over to Thumpertalk you traitor. :wink:
Just got back from doing a little camping and horse play with my '96 steamer.
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/embrynat2000/IMG_3229.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/embrynat2000/IMG_3230.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/embrynat2000/IMG_3228.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/embrynat2000/IMG_3225.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/embrynat2000/IMG_3226.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/embrynat2000/IMG_3227.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/embrynat2000/IMG_3230.jpg)
Lovely looking weather for camping! :D
:hello2
If I recall my latin from high school correctly, I think the term would be, 'nutis jobiarum'...or something like that. :wink:
What luggage? Hepco and Becker frame and Gobi bags?
Quote from: "Mudhen":]
What luggage? Hepco and Becker frame and Gobi bags?
You got it. And yeah, it was a little cold and miserable for sure, but also a lot of fun! :D
A teaser. Hopefully more to come.
Geof
and another...
Wow, does that look fun! Noice.
Geoff,
Looks like this one should be added to the wallpaper thread!
Great shot.
From the Easter weekend:
(http://www.rielo.de/touren/bilder/baja09/CIMG6150.JPG)
Gruß
Patrick
The first one,
Then the Tiger flu H1050N885 really set in and the infection caught hold
(http://tigertriple.com/forum/album_pic.php?pic_id=180)
Caspian underneath - to be restored
Just aquired with 86k miles on her,
If DAR sounds like a Ducati Monster with a really knackered slipper clutch, then she is suffering from that, which might explain the poor lights.
The side stand acts like a drunken sailor with a really slack pelvis, typical I believe? And the front end waves around like Vegas magicians wand with about the same effectiveness whether accelerating or braking.
I love her already, Oh and the Roadie is pretty amazing too :D
Edited to attach photo. -Stretch
OK Stretch what am I doing wrong, tried both direct link and embedded html from flikr without much success, ended up posting to the gallery to get things moving.
Better off if you have posted to the album in here anyway. Of site picture hosting is a huge thorn in the side of quality archived data.
I try to encourage folk to NOT host pics off site.
dude, that silver color is really nice. when was it painted????
I was going to say that the color was gorgeous. I like deep silvers (don't know how to explain it, but some silvers are deep and others are shallow.) Also, that sear looks non stock. is it a Corbin?
Geof
Yeah it's almost a gun metal... beautiful. That color and the tan are now my fav steamer colors.
coachgeo - > noted, I was trying to do what I thought was the right thing by not burdening the server with heaps of uploads.
I very much doubt the seat is a Corbin, no marking on it, the bike has been in Singapore since new and Corbin seats are rare and horrendously expensive here, also they have a reputation of only being worthwhile if you can get them tuned to suit you at the factory. More likely it's a recover by a local shop, there are so many here that recover at very reasonable prices. The sun takes it's toll on materials here.
C'mon people you're making me feel terribly guilty now. I admit it is a very nice colour and doesn't look out of place on the steamer. Don't know when it was done, neither does the previous owner, nor what the official colour designation is, somewhere between silver, gunmetal and RAF blue, might have been a Jag or even dare I say it BMW car colour.
I really like the original Caspian which is why I chose that for my Roadie (after Kildareman beat me to a real used bargain!) and my Vara is the same, bit of encouragement please :(
If your a fan of the Caspian, then by all means have it restored that color. For all I know the silver is just photogenic and may not look as cool in person. But I will say I'm not usually a fan of the silver bikes, and this one caught my eye!
I have a couple of used parts I need to have painted to match my bike, but my friends in the paint business are trying to get me to paint the whole bike another color due to the cost of the OEM paint. But the Lucifer Orange (by far the fastest and best looking color 8) ) has grown on my considerably. Unless I decided to do a custom Union Jack job on the pannier or top case lid, I'll be buying the Standox LD paint eventually.
I'd be very careful with the silver. Patrick's bike started out silver and looked what happened to that!
:eusa_dance
Whatever you decide is of course fine with all of us here. Just make sure you keep us informed and updated so we can rag on you either way! :wink:
Quote from: EvilBetty, But the Lucifer Orange (by far the fastest and best looking color 8) ) : .
:lol: :lol: :lol: :ImaPoser :ImaPoser :ImaPoser :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol
now thats frikin hilarious. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Just new to the site, but I've been riding my khaki green (haven't seen another in this colour before) '97 since 2002.
This is an old photo from the Waiprous lookout in Southern Alberta soon after I got the bike. It still looks pretty much the same but with better boots.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/C_Copper/bikes/tiggy.jpg)
looks great, welcome aboard. :D
Took a nice ride yesterday on the steamer. Didn't have much time to take pics, but I got a nice shot infront of the Organ Mountains.
Geof
Me and El Bastardo Verde on Donner Summit (Old US 40) this afternoon:
(http://jetdoc.smugmug.com/photos/563794801_FfQs7-M.jpg)
hey brother jd, what kind and/or where did you get that little wind screen? eric
looks sorta like this powerbronze shield on mine , but I don't know as to what good it actually does
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee47/2uoykcuf/ADV%20Tag/101_2134.jpg)
Quote from: "aeronca"hey brother jd, what kind and/or where did you get that little wind screen? eric
Nope, not the Powerbronze, Mustang. Eric, no idea. It came with the bike. I have the stock screen and it sucks in comparison.
fun rainy ride with old desert rat :D
(//)
washin the bike's 8)
My Tiger - 1998 model acquired Jan 09, 4800 miles from new verified by MOTs and service records. Took my 2 years to find one this good nick and low miles very chuffed with it.
Mods & farkles so far: only re sprung the forks, HB pannier rack on order.
Top Steamer! I love it. Best colour too.
Quote from: "nickcalne"Top Steamer! I love it. Best colour too.
Thanks Nick - noting what's in your garage, my other bikes a T595!!
wow 4800mls, thats incredable. nice bike.
Quote from: "aeronca"wow 4800mls, thats incredible. nice bike.
Yes got real lucky, story was an older guy bought it didn't get on with it but kept it rather than sell it...
First reg 1/12/97, Sep 00 907 mls, Apr 02 998 miles, Apr 03 1286 mls, Apr 04 1564 mls, Apr 05 1893 mls, Dec 07 1981 mls, Dec 08 48900 mls. Had its second owner who put 3K on it last year before I picked it up Jan 09. :lol:
I guess some guys here would do that mileage in one trip :shock:
Amazing find, not going to be like that for much longer I'll bet. Go buy a lottery ticket now :D
I have been a dedicated lurker for this and the previous Triumphtiger.com, I have a 98 BRG Tiger with Thunderbike bars, full Givi set, the crappy centerstand (slowly being beveled, due to its low hanging design) Powerbronze tall windsreen, Scottoiler touring model, second replacement wheel, the first replacement was a wider wheel from a Girly, now I am using a 96 Triumph Trophy rear wheel. This bike is the most fun bike I've owned up to this point. Its not the fasted, best handling, prettiest, but I have logged over 70K miles on this and still havent had my fill. :P (http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu3/bgt595/98%20Triumph%20Tiger/IMG_3747.jpg) (sorry my garage is a mess)
(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu3/bgt595/98%20Triumph%20Tiger/IMG_3745.jpg)Trophy rear wheel
(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu3/bgt595/98%20Triumph%20Tiger/IMG_3731.jpg) And still I get the bike off-road
NICE!!!
Guess I can't really say welcome aboard...hopefully someone said that 5 years ago!
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This was taken in March of this year. The image isn't grainy it was just lightly snowing.
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Warming up on the teaching range.
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And up for a fork oil change last week.
Quote from: RiderX(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z43/rdphelp/fork.jpg)
And up for a fork oil change last week.
i cant see the pics's, justa box with an "x" init :cry:
Quote from: "Mudhen"NICE!!!
Guess I can't really say welcome aboard...hopefully someone said that 5 years ago!
I've been a fan of your steamer for quite a while, I wish I had the b@#ls to do what you've done to and with your bike, MUCH PROPS SIR HEN :hello2 :rock-1
Thx. It's a double edged sword, though...as much fun as I've had with it I wish it was as nice and clean as some of you guys (and as nice and clean as it was when I got it).
What I really need is to find one like akendall's...keep that one pristine and continue thrashing the one I've got!
Pat
Quote from: "aeronca"i cant see the pics's, justa box with an "x" init :cry:
Hmm, I see them fine. Perhaps they needed a while to generate on the site? They are posted from photobucket. Anyone else having the same problem?
I can see 'em, and I they are very nice. Great Bike!
Quote from: RiderXQuote from: aeroncai cant see the pics's, justa box with an "x" init :cry:
Hmm, I see them fine. Perhaps they needed a while to generate on the site? They are posted from photobucket. Anyone else having the same problem?
it might be a filter or something on the work computer. i'll give them a look at home.
They look good to me!
yup, they were blocked out at work, but are fine at home. great looking bike. now do some wheelies and stoppies :lol:
two from Index,Wa. and one from Sultan, Wa. there about 10 miles up the road from me. 8) this is why i;ve been such a deadbeat sin_tiger :lol:
Can't say I blame you then, lovely shots.
:hello2
Heaven
Looks like Autumn is well and truely here... :)
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unexpected sun today ment a trip to the beach.. :D
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Quote from: "NeilD"Looks like Autumn is well and truely here... :)
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Great shot, bike looks great!
Yup, looks quite at home there :D
Sick Kitty :cry:
wow, looks like you got some work in front of you. over all it looks great though. we need some more picks. i love that silver color. 8)
on the ferry heading over to the isle of vashon vintage motorcycle rally.
here's another looking down from the wing-wall on the second level.the first photo though, is just plain sexy. i love the cbx, its like two tigers in one. i should probably do a ride report on that day. lots of really rare bikes.
Quote from: "aeronca". i should probably do a ride report on that day. lots of really rare bikes.
yep please do, with lots of pictures..! :D
Those ferry shots are brilliant :thumbsup can't quite match that with my lonely Roadie :cry:
man that roadie looks good, i would love to have one 8)
Quote from: "aeronca"man that roadie looks good, i would love to have one 8)
Yup, that's exactly what I said when I first saw one Bro :lol: now I say "Damn I wish I had enough leave"
Great Ferry shots... and not a tie-down in view.
She held her own at the head of the pack for 2 days in the Mojave fending off this motely crew of 2009 GS's!!
Me and the black beauty at the Pinnacles in the Mojave.
Nice shots, Mantramoto! Nice job teaching those GSs a lesson.
I went out this morning to grab an advrider 'tag'. On my way back in the driveway I was too focused on the garage and not focused enough on the ice...
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ARGH!!
And speaking of tags - aeronca - this ones for you!!!
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Not open for brekkies, though, so I STILL haven't eaten there. :wink:
Thanks Mudhen! Bummer about the ice- we don't know what that is out here. By the way, where did you get your ralley screen?
Quote from: "mantramoto"Thanks Mudhen! Bummer about the ice- we don't know what that is out here. By the way, where did you get your ralley screen?
'Patrick' on this forum.
It's really not mine anymore, I've promised it to someone. Just owe them a response...
I know that feeling, even more desparate for a brew after that :cry:
FINALLY. :lol: i love that place. you maid my night.
Spring has Sprung!!!! :D
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Blue and Gold looks so sweet with a tiger.
Here's mine: has new Sasquatch suspension (awesome) and new Thunderbike bars.
I think its time to add my 98 BRG steamer to the tally of photos (http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu3/bgt595/98%20Triumph%20Tiger/IMG_6582.jpg)
Thunderbike crash bars, Three bag Givi's (when installed), Powerbronze, Trophy rear wheel, several location for BMW type and SAE connectors, Starcom advance in a wired tankbag, self clearanceing center stand.
(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu3/bgt595/98%20Triumph%20Tiger/IMG_6219.jpg)
Corbin seat....etc. So far 76k miles and running strong.
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Stylish shot.
(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu3/bgt595/Moto%20Photos/HPIM0094.jpg)The day I bought her in Santa Clara Cali. :D
Cool pics. I like my Girly, but I still love the old steamer. Maybe because it has so much in common with my old Trident which was a classic IMHO; also the steamer looks more business-like I think.
Quote from: "Bixxer Bob"Cool pics. I like my Girly, but I still love the old steamer. Maybe because it has so much in common with my old Trident which was a classic IMHO; also the steamer looks more business-like I think.
I also have a T595, so I'm a fan of the 955 engine. I do agree the steamer is definetly more utlitarian looking, kinda like an old Unimog. It just gets it done, be damned the looks.
Nice ride today with about 30 more sport oriented bikes , The old Tiger holding her own in the corners. :wink:
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Quote from: "bjago".... I do agree the steamer is definetly more utlitarian looking, kinda like an old Unimog. It just gets it done, be damned the looks....
LOL...... yep there is a few Mogs up there in WA. Otherwise.. most folk (in US) have not got a clue what a Unimog is.
"Made by Mercedes since 1951: UNIversal-MOtor-Gerät", Gerät being the German word for machine or device. If an implement is available for a tractor.. Mogs got them too. Any specialized utility truck, fire truck, rescue, military, Expedition Camper, what ever.. Mogs do it better.
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My Steamer was suppose to complement my Mog :( but had to sell my Mog :( :(
Coach George
Moderator
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/unimog/ (http://www.benzworld.org/forums/unimog/)
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Steamer - on the sort of road that tiger's were made for!
is that on the Ridgeway?
Yup - Looks like Sicilly, actually 5 miles south of Swindon!
I had a parts delivery the other day...The Man delivered me a cylinder head gasket so I could get my Steamer back on the road. Crap, I need a hack...
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Thanks Mustang!!!
Getting my bike back on the road pushed me to finishing the Touratech GPS mount I got on ebay (for a GS):
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And one with the rally screen on:
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It's a tad bit too high, would have preferred it was tucked behind it a little more protected from the rain...but I'll use it that way for now. If I ever get a modern GPS I'll probably redo it.
M
:thumbsup :hello2
dude, your my frickin hero :hello2
It looks great Mudhen. You should be able to read that fine when standing up, yes?
Here´s a couple of more Rocinante images, from a ride this weekend into the Swedish woods in Dalarna, with gravel roads in abundance.
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:lol:
think the last picture I posted was in front of a field of Dafodils... found a field of poppies this time.. :D
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Nice 8)
There is a famous area in Thailand that is covered in Sunflowers, 'd love to get up there to get a pic against that background, might be lucky later in the year.
High sided:
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I think some flat-black paint is in this bike's future. :evil:
You OK? Matt paint? Painting the bike with some sparkly metallic rattle can paint offers low grade solvent abuse that acts as pain relief y'know...
Yeah, happened on the dirt going 15 maybe 20 mph. Hit a big rock with the front in conjunction with a whoop. Got crossed up around the same time as the tranny deciding to jump back to neutral. Whacked it open to straighten her out and I only got noise. Tossed me over, then the right muffler landed on my boot near the ankle. I was wearing my stormtrooper boots so I didn't feel a thing. Just a sore shoulder from where I landed and a sad, scraped up bike.
Incidentally, one of the other bikes I was with got a front pinch flat at the same location. We figured the woods were telling us something, so we changed his tube, dusted ourselves off and headed back home. :oops:
WOW :shock: , glad your ok. is the front end tweaked at all?
Ouch, some serious lying down called for mate :wink:
You need one of those fancy new Adventure Tigers JD , get one in the newer flat military green, easier to touch up :lol:
Quote from: "aeronca"WOW :shock: , glad your ok. is the front end tweaked at all?
No, but the bars are. Time for some fancy new aluminum ones! 8) Tigger-bling.
I'm not getting my hopes too high for the new Tigers. It would be fantastic to be pleasantly surprised, but I put my chances around 10% on that one. :roll:
I'm pleasantly surprised if I feel a stirring in the loins these days, Fat Alloy bars ........ Oh dear it's happening again :lol:
a little road rash on the old girl from a recent ride
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A short trip to a really nice camp site in Sandhornøya, Norway.
looks great 8) . i like the fence you had to put between the two tiger's in the last picture - so they wont fight :lol:
Nice bikes nice area and nice beers in the right place.:) :thumbsup
Never been to Sandhornøya but seen the area by bike. It´s breathtaking.
Here is my Tigger, all washed, waxed and shiny. What a great bike!! :D
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man that looks good. maybe i'll wash mine - well, someday :lol:
'97, 68500km on the clock by 15/10/2010
On the roads of west Turkey...
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-10C with the windchill and a 30km/h wind, but it was still great to get out for a ride :D
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well its not been cold enough yet to get the full range of colours, but was nice Autumnal day today when I popped out.. :D
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P1010642 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22730494@N06/5136068200/) by GUZZINEIL (http://www.flickr.com/people/22730494@N06/), on Flickr
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P1010661 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22730494@N06/5136080912/) by GUZZINEIL (http://www.flickr.com/people/22730494@N06/), on Flickr
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P1010653 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22730494@N06/5136074434/) by GUZZINEIL (http://www.flickr.com/people/22730494@N06/), on Flickr
Lovely romantic shots Neil :love10
:D
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P1010836a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22730494@N06/5372320461/) by GUZZINEIL (http://www.flickr.com/people/22730494@N06/), on Flickr
liked this shot from a copy of the Feb '94 Fast Bikes magazine which I recently picked-up... there was a group test with the Tiger, Africa Twin and Guzzi Quota, with the AT being their preference for any off road, but rated the Tiger for touring.. having said that, the tester did manage to bin the AT whilst jumping it for the camera :D
Quote from: "NeilD":D
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P1010836a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22730494@N06/5372320461/) by GUZZINEIL (http://www.flickr.com/people/22730494@N06/), on Flickr
liked this shot from a copy of the Feb '94 Fast Bikes magazine which I recently picked-up... there was a group test with the Tiger, Africa Twin and Guzzi Quota, with the AT being their preference for any off road, but rated the Tiger for touring.. having said that, the tester did manage to bin the AT whilst jumping it for the camera :D
Any chance of scanning the pages relating to the test? Would love to read the article.
I'll have a go.. although not sure how well it will scan as a lot of the text is black on a yellow background.. :shock: :D
love that pic
mud hen that is a sic bike where you get that wind screen
nice fender mod
its big, its blue and its agricultural! :D
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P1010960a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22730494@N06/5598336516/) by GUZZINEIL (http://www.flickr.com/people/22730494@N06/), on Flickr
Quote from: "NeilD"its big, its blue and its agricultural! :D
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P1010960a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22730494@N06/5598336516/) by GUZZINEIL (http://www.flickr.com/people/22730494@N06/), on Flickr
Very good photo :)
I was out on a little trip with the Green One today. The weather was nice, but cold. Its still early spring here in northern Norway. Since its no pic of it in this thread yet, here it is. Its a 1998 model, now with 21500 kms on it :D :
Couple pics from a dirt ride this weekend:
Lots of water in this section, but a lot of fun because the bikes in front showed me the fun line:
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HUGE water hole...swamped a 640 that tried the middle, unfortunately, going around the side had some big hidden rocks in the muddy water. Drop #1 on the day:
For a brief moment I thought my little girl was going to crush me up against that little tree:
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Well don't just lie there like that, get up!
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On my way again:
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2 drops on the day, no damage. Just a lot of fun. :thumbsup
MUDHEN IS MY FREAKIN HERO!!!!!!!!! i need to get my ass back home to New England and ride with you bro. :twisted:
Quote from: "aeronca"MUDHEN IS MY FREAKIN HERO!!!!!!!!! i need to get my ass back home to New England and ride with you bro. :twisted:
lol...you need a hobby, dude. I just wish it was a new 800 I was doing it to!
A couple guys had video cameras going...really shows what a lame section I dropped it on. I knew there was a rock there from seeing others try it - think I must have psyched myself out on it, though. Happened several times during the day - see a hard section and someone else struggling with it, then I'd freak out thinking it was tough but breeze through it (sort of). Visualize success...work your own line...don't focus on their failure... :oops:
Tiger is right at the end:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost ... stcount=85 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=15854910&postcount=85)
The problem with a big bike like that is once she starts to go, it is pretty tough to keep her upright. That is a lot of weight to try and catch. That said, BRAVO for making it through there! :D
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Far from my only Triumph but definitely my favorite.
Quote from: "PompeyLad"//<a><imgsrc="http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/95Steamer/CIMG4119.jpg"border="0"alt="Photobucket"></a>FarfrommyonlyTriumphbutdefinitelymyfavorite.
there you go, we can see it now :D nice ! 8)
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New arrival to the fleet at Chateau Nickcalne today. One caspian blue steamer formerly owned by NeilD of this parish.
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Somehow seems to be much smaller than my red one...
Tried out Tigger's new shoes today. It was a great day all around. :D
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Quote from: "nickcalne"New arrival to the fleet at Chateau Nickcalne today. One caspian blue steamer .....
glad it arrived safely!
have fun.
Tiger got himself a girlfriend the other day
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Glad to see I am not along in have=ing a bit of a Triumph habit. Not pick of the 3 (or 2.5 really) of mine together yet but here is my offering:
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I know that bike........
And I'll have a good look on Saturday!
Seen it and ridden it!
It's enough to make a bloke give up his Girly.....Nah!
But it does make me wish I could have one of each!
See you Saturdee Bill.
A few pictures of my new to me Steamer.
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Previously in Volcanic Red
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Fantastic bike I'm loving it ! :D
you've been busy!! looking good.. 8)
Cheers Neil, couldn't have done it without your good self and ROB, you may recognise your old Girly wheels and of course your exhausts, mudguard also your sidepanel and not pictured, your baglux tank cover, must say I much prefer the ride with the Girly wheels.
Looks very nice, much better in blue.
Finally got round to taking a pic of the bike whilst riding round in circles on the Isle of Wight.
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Hi jetdocx :shock:
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Took a trip over the plain of pain..... 8)
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have the bike just a month now and can't stop smiling everytime i see her !
Quote from: "Patrick"It's me. Again.
There is another slight modification. Can you spot it?
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:lol:
Regarts
Patrick
the forks and one less disc
My new saddle courtesy of Dave at Diggerseats.co.uk
Top work
Very nice 8)
this is my steamer, bought it last week :)
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8)
Nice, almost a matching number plate too :)
New Mudguard arrived today, bit fiddly to get fitted but cracked it in the end.
8)
The gent I bought this from has taken extraordinary care of this beauty!
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8)
You're not kidding :shock: 8)
WOW, she's a beaut 8)
Hi folks! I have just purchased this '96 Steamer with the sole intention of seeing if ADV touring is a mode of travel that will suit us into the future. Our intention, if satisfied, is to fork-out for a brand new Tiger Explorer(1200cc) once we are sure that we will get bang for our bucks.
To start off we have just taken a bite-sized tour from Peachland, B.C., down into Washington state, and back on a loop. We centred our tour around Grand Coulee Dam. It was heaven!
We exited Canada at Oroville, and re-entered at Midway.
It was a little intimidating for me, as up until now I have only ever ridden dirtbikes on ..... dirt!
For dam-spotters out there; head out to Grand Coulee Dam now to see it in a historically rare full spill.
Nice pics Red Lion, and congrats on the Steamer. You may just find it has everything you need, so you can spend your money on traveling instead of buying the Explorer.
I have the big brother of that top box on my Steamer, had that same box on my Scrambler. Some look down on the 'cheap' JCW luggage; but frankly I had a good experience on the Scram, and so far so good on the Tiger.
Look forward to more!
8)
This is up on the plateau above Grand Coulee, midway to Wilbur on the 174. Strangely enough, at a 'place' called "Bagdad Crossing", according to my camera GPS. The reason why we stopped is, well, ...... Tigz insisted! During the 1,000km trip it ran faultlessly, except for this stretch. It just cut out on us. We waited a few minutes, took some snaps, then restarted the bike. It fired up as if nothing had ever occurred! I need to look into this mystery glitch before we start doing longer tours, as I'm really not keen on getting stranded halfway to California, or beyond.
2 hours after this, Tigz started 'missing' for about 30 seconds whilst cruising, then picked herself up again to complete the last 300 km without a problem.
Thoughts, anyone?
Thanks, FoothillRyder, we are going to be looking into a new topbox as it happens. Also, you could be absolutely right about Tigz having everything I need for touring. My main concern is that she is getting pretty old at 96,000km, and I'm very concerned about reliability(check last post).
You can see more photo's of the 3-day tour on my Flickr account (http://www.flickr.com/photos/born_again/sets/72157630741914874/).
The route we took was:
Peachland S Hwy97(S) -- Omak SE 155 -- Coulee Dam S 155 Dry Falls --N 155 Coulee Dam -- SE 174 Wilbur -- N 21 Curlew -- NW Midway Border Xing -- W Hwy 3 Osoyoos -- N Hwy 97 -- Home
Quote from: "Red Lion"My main concern is that she is getting pretty old at 96,000km, and I'm very concerned about reliability(check last post).
thats a little less than 60,000 miles
she's good for MUCH more :wink:
Quote from: "Red Lion"The reason why we stopped is, well, ...... Tigz insisted! During the 1,000km trip it ran faultlessly, except for this stretch. It just cut out on us. We waited a few minutes, took some snaps, then restarted the bike. It fired up as if nothing had ever occurred!
2 hours after this, Tigz started 'missing' for about 30 seconds whilst cruising, then picked herself up again to complete the last 300 km without a problem.
Thoughts, anyone?
Does it act like it's running out of gas ?
when it does it while riding does switching to reserve mysteriously "fix-it"
sounds very similar to my wifes 95 ...........turns out it's the nylon filter sock on the petcock pipe in the tank . It collapses then cant suck fuel . take it off , toss it away .
there is a filter in the line where it enters the carb bank between #2 and #3 carb
Another possibility is a pinched vacuum (or vent) line to the fuel tank. My '97 Trophy did exactly the same thing once. It was a pinched vacuum line. If it happens again, try opening the fuel filler. If you hear a 'hiss' when it opens, you have a pinched vent line. Don't remember if the Tiger has a 'Prime' position on the fuel petcock (the Trophy does); but if it does, flip it to the Prime position and see if the problem goes away. If it does, you have a pinched vacuum line (the Prime position would bypass the vacuum operated valve).
Quote from: "Mustang"Does it act like it's running out of gas ?
when it does it while riding does switching to reserve mysteriously "fix-it"
Thanks, Mustang, you've confirmed my suspicions. During the second incident I did in fact flip the petcock to RES, despite only just having filled up, and within 5 seconds or so she was purring again. Funny thing is, it looks to be a brand spanking petcock!
I have lurked in some of your invaluable posts, so I'm also mindful of the "stock coil issues", so I'm going to make sure I have/or get the one's that you swear by(forgotten the name; but will check).
Late Edit: Cheers, FoothillRyder, will check also.
To keep the thread on topic, here is an arty-farty snap:
Lovely pics.
Had almost exactly the same experience with mine, Filip to reserve and away she went. No rhyme nor reason to it, petcock was brand new, looked perfect every time it was taken out to check it. Stopped doing it on my last long run, a bit unnerving.
Here's one with the Gustaffson screen, taken on my 'shakedown' ride this past weekend.
(http://foothillryder.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/shakedown2.jpg)
Wow! I really could do with one of those screens. On my Washington trip one of the main reasons for unscheduled stops was to clean bug guts from my visor. Was it effective?
Quote from: "Red Lion"Wow! I really could do with one of those screens. On my Washington trip one of the main reasons for unscheduled stops was to clean bug guts from my visor. Was it effective?
Very effective. What surprised me was that there did not seem to be any buffeting added by the screen, in spite of its height. I'm only 5'11 or so, and I can see the pavement about 20' in front of the bike over the top of the screen.
So, my first post on this forum...here's my '93 Steamer:
Very unusual and very nice for it 8) hard to believe that's not a kick in the backside off 20 years old.
Where are my manners :oops: welcome.
Hello and welcome.
That bronze colour is amazing. To my knowledge their is only one other the same on the forum. It coolhandluke's.
I'm loving the colour. How many miles/km's do you have on the clock? She looks gorgeous!
Quote from: "Red Lion"I'm loving the colour. How many miles/km's do you have on the clock? She looks gorgeous!
She has almost 94K km's on the clock, but still going strong :D
welcome aboard 8) looks great.
My sweetie gave me my birthday present a little early - a lovely Corbin for Simba the Steamer ...
(http://foothillryder.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/corbin4.jpg)
Always keep your pet on a leash!
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8437/7941232554_8f40fef844_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/born_again/7941232554/)
Note my luxurious shorn sheepskin seat cover. This has added an extra hour between stops for me.
Tiger on a leash 01 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/born_again/7941232554/) by Peachland Joe (http://www.flickr.com/people/born_again/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8453/7976908224_2eef7588a9_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/born_again/7976908224/)
Tiger bikini wash (http://www.flickr.com/photos/born_again/7976908224/) by Peachland Joe (http://www.flickr.com/people/born_again/), on Flickr
:notworthy :notworthy :notworthy
also got mine camoflaged :new_xmas
(http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-RDGPCPZQ-D.jpg)
(http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-N3MIRROX-D.jpg)
Amazing! How did you do that!?!?! .....and you seem to keep your motorbike in the house. Brilliant!
Quote from: nickcalne on December 24, 2012, 05:43:30 PM
Amazing! How did you do that!?!?! .....and you seem to keep your motorbike in the house. Brilliant!
+1, like it. :notworthy
some steamer from Ukraine ))
(http://cs411929.userapi.com/v411929874/2f0/fA5MuzeyMVs.jpg)
Welcome CP, yours, or one you spotted?
Thanks, Bob. This is my '93 steamer, came to me from Zurich.
(http://clip2net.com/clip/m49942/1357331546-clip-892kb.png)
How did you get the front fender to look transparent like that?
I just have two shots from one camera position, when I disassemble the body plastic. Then only remained to put on each other, these two shots.
:hat10 Clever! I like that.
Heres mine..
Looks smart in black. In the black mountains?
Near Usk reservoir. I'd come off it just b4 pic was taken. Been a while since I've been off road lol.( AJS Stormer 410)
Recent run to Builth Wells
Cracking line up :thumbsup that would make an interesting road test :love10 did swap bikes, did you, did you?
The King and the Young Pretender.
The Young Pretender and the Fat Cousin.
Epynt with Pen y Fan in background,highest mountain in S Wales.
Ahh, the Fan. I don't have too many good memories of that hill! Still, the Tiger seems to tame my memory, a little.
For those not in the 'know', that little hill in the background has traditionally had daft idiots yomping all over it through no choice of their own. :icon_salut: Try it, if you don't mind breathing through your our-soul.
Threepot, have you managed to get your Tiger up the Fan yet?
nice photo there threepot,
The terrain in that photo is all i want to tackle thanks,especially on those tyres. Did take it on some steeper stuff,met with a small bog at the top. Caught me by surprise,rode STRAIGHT thru,as soon as the front wheel dug in..down it went! Their not the easiest things to pick up eh ,but..this bike just seems to get better since i put the other set of carbs on. My last couple of rides I've done about 110 miles ea, averaged about 47-50mpg :icon_biggrin:
Redlion..whats your connection with this area?
Daveb.. Your not far from me-Swansea . I'm just a bit further north..Pontardawe
Here's my old gal on top of Treherbert mountain. :icon_salut:
Up there Monday,then Brecon,Upper/lower Chapel(nice rd) to Builth,then cafe in Ll'dovery
Lovely pic :thumbsup
In it natural habitat.
(http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss301/Tsp3_photo/Trips/Ivanhoe/031.jpg) (http://s586.photobucket.com/user/Tsp3_photo/media/Trips/Ivanhoe/031.jpg.html)
And I should really post this over in the Girly thread, but they probably wouldn't get the joke:
(http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss301/Tsp3_photo/Trips/Ivanhoe/064.jpg) (http://s586.photobucket.com/user/Tsp3_photo/media/Trips/Ivanhoe/064.jpg.html)
That rd looks interesting,and from any angle,the 'steamers' look good! :thumbsup
Yes the road was a bit of fun. At least bulldust (you may know it as fesh fesh), provides a nice soft landing...
More pics in advwannabe's RR: http://www.tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/topic,12446.0.html (http://www.tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/topic,12446.0.html)
My steamer, i bought her recently after passing my full bike license (10 days before the law changed for under 24s!) if im honest i probably chucked myself in at the deep end having it as my first bike but i am one for a challenge, anyways she's a 94 model in a very clean condition with 31k on the clock. and im a very happy owner!
(http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w621/sidekicksteve1/DSCF2453_zpsc4b773ca.jpg) (http://s1333.photobucket.com/user/sidekicksteve1/media/DSCF2453_zpsc4b773ca.jpg.html)
(http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w621/sidekicksteve1/DSCF2450_zps7845687f.jpg) (http://s1333.photobucket.com/user/sidekicksteve1/media/DSCF2450_zps7845687f.jpg.html)
Very original looking, if it has been looked after you're on to a winner there :thumbsup
What Sin said! :thumbsup
cheers guys, im definitely very happy with the buy! its ALOT of bike for the money!
Looks a good 'un! :eusa_clap
Nice.
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on May 28, 2013, 02:57:47 AM
Very original looking, if it has been looked after you're on to a winner there :thumbsup
Except for the Girly hand guards. I think some one was selling a set of steamer ones here the other day, if you wanted to set things straight.
I put my hand in my pocket for those already :icon_mrgreen:
To Big Brother and the Young Pretender I should have added The Evil Twin :icon_mrgreen:
Now they are nestled up together in a container on their way back to the land of Irn Bru, as will I be next week :icon_cool:
Omaha Beach
That's a lovely shot TP :thumbsup
Thanks ST. I love being out there,feel so much emotion etc with what went on there. Been twice on my Super3,and recently with the Tiger. Recommended :thumbsup
Nice bike sidekicksteve. Welcome to the club :thumbsup
Had a black 97 which I sold in 2003, then had two GS Adventures, now have another 97 which I'm gradually converting to my spec. Was red ... now army green! Spots going on next.
Quote from: ac92413 on July 26, 2013, 12:45:41 AM
Had a black 97 which I sold in 2003, then had two GS Adventures, now have another 97 which I'm gradually converting to my spec. Was red ... now army green! Spots going on next.
Nice :thumbsup
Fill in your profile so we know wher you`re from.
Nice :thumbsup I think that actually looks better than the Bonneville they did that with. What forks did you fit?
still has the skinny originals .... but I'd like to swap them for something bulkier and upside down .... if it's possible
Quote from: ac92413 on August 09, 2013, 10:56:55 PM
still has the skinny originals .... but I'd like to swap them for something bulkier and upside down .... if it's possible
They`re not the original forks, you have what looks like Trophy forks fitted?
.Just after I came off following a Roman rd nr the Usk reservoir. Tourances are great on tarmac,but mud :pottytrain2
Quote from: steammoto on August 10, 2007, 12:52:06 AM
My beloved. With under 5k it is barely broke in. Contemplating if it will be the ride to take to C. America this fall/winter. (http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c178/narelz/tigerandford024.jpg)[/img]
That looks sweet mate
Very nice no-miles example.
Fill in the location part of your profile, there's a good chap :icon_wink:
Now that I have taken delivery of the other blue 95 from my friend Jay in Northern Ireland I have this collection sitting in my drive. One of the few dry sunny days recently.
Lovely! Quite envious
Now that's just downright greedy :nono but im just a little jealous :eusa_clap :notworthy :icon_salut:
Twin triples! A nice view.
(http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Mungo-Glen-Davis-Bridle-Track/i-T5t5QrN/0/L/aIMGA0448-L.jpg)
(http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Mungo-Glen-Davis-Bridle-Track/i-vsB54jf/0/L/aIMGA0483-L.jpg)
(http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Mungo-Glen-Davis-Bridle-Track/i-nrZW2BR/0/L/aIMGA0580-L.jpg)
(http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Mungo-Glen-Davis-Bridle-Track/i-7zc7QFd/0/L/aIMGA0640-L.jpg)
(http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Mungo-Glen-Davis-Bridle-Track/i-gzSsGw3/0/L/aIMGA0829-L.jpg)
(http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Mungo-08/i-gZ7Jq2h/0/L/ePB010140-L.jpg)
(http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Mungo-08/i-dzHzHfr/0/L/ePB010146-L.jpg)
(http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Mungo-08/i-vhBLXjs/0/L/ePA310133-L.jpg)
(http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Mungo-08/i-qn5L8pn/0/L/ePB010143-L.jpg)
(http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Mungo-08/i-SxZ3kv7/0/L/ePA310071-L.jpg)
(http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/96-Triumph-Tiger-LH-sidecar/i-X45dvvx/0/L/P4100034-L.jpg)
(http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/96-Triumph-Tiger-LH-sidecar/i-V7FDXwN/0/L/IMG_0292-L.jpg)
(http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Numeralla-January-2013/i-Tm9dC3M/0/L/EP1260065-L.jpg)
(http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Numeralla-January-2013/i-Pk5Fnp3/0/L/eP1260129-L.jpg)
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on December 03, 2013, 07:35:57 PM
Now that I have taken delivery of the other blue 95 from my friend Jay in Northern Ireland I have this collection sitting in my drive. One of the few dry sunny days recently.
Dude, buy mine and you will have three. :icon_cool:
(http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/ssevytriumph/002-3.jpg)
95 with 17,000 miles which I discovered last summer. My dream bike!
Llyn Brianne Dam. Spin after fitting new rear tyre/bearings. Give the rear wheel a coat of silver paint while wheel was off. Front next.
Lovely, bit nippy today though.
Yet another Pimento Red Steamer. Stanley in all his glory, ready for the new riding season.
Nice example :nod
At last, took Stanley out for his shakedown ride today. -6 this morning with fresh snow off the road... but what the hey! So the tube to tubeless conversion seems to be working, the Scottoiler is oiling, and according to the newly fitted charging system monitor LED the charging system is up to snuff. Initial impressions: even though the po put stiffer springs in the front he still boings about on hard braking. The brakes are not stellar, but after all they do have a lot of mass to haul to a halt. I like riding with the front of my feet on the pegs so will have to get used to the fact the pillion peg support bracket is quite close. The gearbox is the smoothest I've used in many a year. Power is definitely more 'exciting' than my Thruxton was. The po re-jetted and made the exhausts louder; I like the rorty sound but am not from the "loud pipes save lives" school of thought.
Anyhoo, here he is
Nice :wheel
Quote from: nickcalne on March 23, 2014, 10:57:05 PMNice
Thanks. I think that this is going to be a long and fruitful relationship.
:hello2 :wheel
More pics from hereabouts
Tiger country. A ride out after balancing carbs.
Quote from: nickjtc on March 29, 2014, 11:07:30 PM
More pics from hereabouts
:bug_eye
I am NOT jealous, No definitely NOT jealous.
It's not raining :icon_scratch:
Well I've managed to get both through an MOT, the 95 with an advisory on the rear tyre only and the the 96 with no advisories but a slightly sticky front caliper (just needs a registration number now - please DVLA :notworthy).
I'd forgotten just how good these machines are with a decent set of carbs, gave me a couple of :bug_eye moments when I was less than gentle with the throttle.
But for the moment it's back to sleep for a couple of months while I try to survive darkest West Africa :icon_scratch:
Pair of tigers, lots of caspian blue, 4x4s... very similar scene on my drive!
Quote from: nickcalne on May 24, 2014, 10:11:34 PM
Pair of tigers, lots of caspian blue, 4x4s... very similar scene on my drive!
Hope your 4x4's are more mobile than mine, getting neglected in favour of the Steamer :icon_redface:
Since I got the 4x4 I have practically had to be dragged out of it. I love it. £1000 shogun has completely displaced my very expensive BMW...the beemer is more or less ornamental now. Only problem is that it takes up so much of the drive it hard to get the bike out... :bug_eye
Now that is what you call a Klaxon :icon_eek: I think you can figure out his priorities, don't stop for anything :icon_lol:
I can see Rybes getting the hots for this :icon_wink:
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on May 07, 2014, 07:44:45 PM
Well I've managed to get both through an MOT, the 95 with an advisory on the rear tyre only and the the 96 with no advisories but a slightly sticky front caliper (just needs a registration number now - please DVLA :notworthy).
I'd forgotten just how good these machines are with a decent set of carbs, gave me a couple of :bug_eye moments when I was less than gentle with the throttle.
But for the moment it's back to sleep for a couple of months while I try to survive darkest West Africa :icon_scratch:
Very British ST .+.2 Range Rovers!
:icon_wink:
Steamer looks nice with a 'fat' tyre(borrowed from my Super3)
I swapped wheels because since I fitted a 150 section Tourance Exp,I noticed the back end 'twitching' a lot on poor surfaces. Rear end is more stable since the change..maybe the bigger size Tourance is too big for the rim? I have a spare set of Daytona forks,so I plan on converting the front.
I have read a few comments about T Exp not being the greatest but it may have more to do with the shape that the bigger carcass takes when shoehorned on a narrower rim.
Does look nice though :pimp
OK guy's here some pics from my Steamers. :icon_rolleyes:
I live in the Netherlands and been a Tiger addept for many years...
I've got a Steamer in Southern Spain (the Sandstorm coloured one) and the black JPS T400 I just finished building like this.
The others on the pics are friends who I've infected with the "Steamer virus" and so they bought Steamers ....and put them in Spain too for the good weather and faboulous riding :nap
I've previously had 2 blue ones,2 black ones, 1 red..... :bug_eye
Not so sure about the Girly eyebrows personally but otherwise it looks very nice.
You are a :bad influence but I'm sure you've been told that before :thumbsup
Thankx Sin_Tiger :notworthy
I'm not quite sure about the brows too....but....not underneath the clearcoat so can be taken off :icon_lol:
I quite like it. Even if it is a bit like cross dressing somehow. :bug_eye
Really like your black wheels too. Nice bike.
cross dressing somehow
:ImaPoser.
Black steamer looks nice :thumbsup You guys get over for the next meet in Wales 2015 :nod
Hi. Fantastic job on the outfit. It looks very, very neat. Also fantastic choice of touring destinations. Grew up near Euston meself and have been on the Prungle road as a young fella. Very free country, I thought.
Regards, Beernard.
Yes..dropped it about 200yds further down,making way for a car :icon_rolleyes: Amazing the strength you find out of embarrassment :icon_redface: to pick it up!
:notworthy
Quote from: threepot on January 18, 2015, 01:03:19 AM
Yes..dropped it about 200yds further down,making way for a car :icon_rolleyes: Amazing the strength you find out of embarrassment :icon_redface: to pick it up!
You are certifiable... and no amount of embarrassment got mine off the ground when I dropped it on the drive. Even with two of us it was a struggle. Same in France when I holed my back tyre... :icon_redface:
My 98 Steamer, Twinduro tyres, heated grips and Givi Trecker Luggage.
Nice Black rims, if you just bought it look very carefully under the black paint :icon_study:
The Black Givi luggage looks good on it :thumbsup
I see you also have the other must have factory accessory we all bought, the side stand brick :ImaPoser
Yep, I recently upgraded from a lump of wood. I think you will find that's a Staffordshire brindle brick no less :bug_eye
Could at least colour match it :icon_rolleyes:
Get yourself,bike and brick down for the meet in July :icon_smile:
Side stand brick now upgraded to block paving, going up in the world. :nap
:icon_biggrin:
Elan Valley today.
Just for a minute I thought I spotted Richard Hammond being winched up that dam in the background. . . . My mistake. :^_^
Thanks for checking out the route for us TP! (I'm almost dribbling in anticipation :icon_salut: )
Quote from: Geof9116 on February 18, 2015, 09:16:09 PM
Just for a minute I thought I spotted Richard Hammond being winched up that dam in the background. . . . My mistake. :^_^
Are you sure he wasn't going back down :bug_eye
Quote from: JayDub on February 18, 2015, 09:21:20 PM
Thanks for checking out the route for us TP! (I'm almost dribbling in anticipation :icon_salut: )
I'm just making it up as I go along!! :icon_wink: And I just love that bike! I just wished they'd put a better seat,and brakes on it!! Why did Triumph think the Tiger didn't need the higher spec brakes they put on the rest of the range? :icon_mad:
Quote from: threepot on February 19, 2015, 12:30:11 AM
I'm just making it up as I go along!! :icon_wink: And I just love that bike! I just wished they'd put a better seat,and brakes on it!! Why did Triumph think the Tiger didn't need the higher spec brakes they put on the rest of the range? :icon_mad:
Get your seat rebuilt and change the wheels to 3 spokes, you get a choice of better brakes then!
I have Girly front discs and braided lines and have never been let down.
A stop on the way back from collecting my friends 100th anniversary Road King.
My "newest" edition . . . I'm the proud 4th owner of a '96 . . . resurrected after a 6-year "hibernation" . . . already has 79,000+ miles on it and looking forward to putting as many more in the upcoming years !!
:wheel
Nice colour.
:iagree certainly different. I came across some photos on the Web a few years ago of one done in pearlised white, wonder if it's the same bike.
I've seen some odd colours on Steamers, which just wouldn't work on most other bikes, except maybe the Tenere.
The best yet though must be mud and road salt colour :nod
That colour looks 'Germanic'? Didn't they paint their tiger tanks and bikes in ww2 a similar colour? Kind of suits it :icon_wink:
Need to find the right color Rustoleum satin color to match . . . then it's just a shake and spray to fix any big "dings" !
On the plus side, if you happen to bump into a panzer tank, it won't leave a mark :augie
Quote from: mytee_hercules on March 20, 2015, 04:22:26 AM
Need to find the right color Rustoleum satin color to match . . . then it's just a shake and spray to fix any big "dings" !
it's the krylon fusion paint for plastic i believe . that shade or color is the only one in the fusion lineup that is that color so it wont be hard to match .
I've seen another steamer painted that color , hell it may be that one .
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on March 20, 2015, 10:23:39 AM
On the plus side, if you happen to bump into a panzer tank, it won't leave a mark :augie
You are so sharp you'll cut youself! :ImaPoser
Quote from: Mustang on March 20, 2015, 02:04:23 PM
it's the krylon fusion paint for plastic i believe . that shade or color is the only one in the fusion lineup that is that color so it wont be hard to match .
I've seen another steamer painted that color , hell it may be that one .
Thanks for the paint direction -- I'll look into it . . . The good thing is that if it's too much of a difference, I can always "rattle can" all the pieces to match. It's not that big of a job . . . :thumbsup
I don't think this bike has been pictured here before. It has been recently acquired from another owner that had it "dormant" under a tarp for 6 years in Arkansas and Florida. I'm happy to see the color choice is one that "stands out" from the others . . .
Epynt today..its on the agenda in July :icon_biggrin:
:eusa_clap Thanks TP, the trouble you have to go through for us eh?... riding around all these fantastic places on a steamer :icon_smile:
I hope the rest of them appreciate it :thumbsup
It's a hard life JD :icon_razz: It wasn't a really great day to be out..very windy,heavy shower or two,but,riding that bike..just glad I made the effort! :nod
Quote from: threepot on March 29, 2015, 10:13:26 PM
Epynt today..its on the agenda in July :icon_biggrin:
:thumbsup
Quote from: threepot on March 29, 2015, 10:35:12 PM
It's a hard life JD :icon_razz:
Perhaps you should change your tag like BB's "I ride the wet roads so you don't have to" :ImaPoser
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on March 30, 2015, 06:57:02 PM
Perhaps you should change your tag like BB's "I ride the wet roads so you don't have to" :ImaPoser
I should remember that...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7645/16934068161_4769cfb9e7_c.jpg)
After three straight hours of hard rain on Wednesday halfway into Germany...
The way back was even worse yesterday. Side wind burst between 80 and 120km/h, pouring rain and the whole thing got so bad that I had to bring the speed down to 60km/h at some point. :(
Came back to hear there was a weather warning. And rightly so. It was downright scary at times...
Looks a right 'brute' of a thing in red :thumbsup
Quote from: threepot on March 31, 2015, 06:22:27 PM
Looks a right 'brute' of a thing in red :thumbsup
Everyone knows (Pimento) red is the 'only' colour to have :icon_wink: But it looks good with red engine bits, too.
I know. I immediately fell for it. I love red (have had multiple red Alfa Romeo's...) and the red engine bits really did it for me. It is an awesome bike. Down the German autobahn at 165 with all the cases on and loaded and not a wobble in sight.
Quote from: ghulst on March 31, 2015, 08:08:18 PM
I know. I immediately fell for it. I love red (have had multiple red Alfa Romeo's...) and the red engine bits really did it for me. It is an awesome bike. Down the German autobahn at 165 with all the cases on and loaded and not a wobble in sight.
That's 165 kmh?? :augie
Quote from: threepot on March 31, 2015, 09:27:25 PM
That's 165 kmh?? :augie
LOL, yes. I don't think I could make it do 165Mph. Perhaps it could when you strap it to a rocket, but not with me on it. ;)
Mine from Italy!
M.y. 1995, found with 57.000Km on it, the paint scheme is a limited edition for Italy original from the deleader of triumph.
Mods: Brake pump from Speed t509, Hyperpro forks kit and aftermarket exhaust can... Many others mods are coming
Rare and really well built i love her!
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Mine on a ride last back from a meeting last week
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Quote from: ghulst on April 11, 2015, 09:12:29 AM
Mine on a ride last back from a meeting last week
You've got pannier mounts! I want a set, any chance you know where a guy could find some?
Quote from: TenRacing on April 14, 2015, 04:44:57 AM
You've got pannier mounts! I want a set, any chance you know where a guy could find some?
It is a Hepco and Becker set. They still sell them new. I got mine used through sheer luck. ;)
Oh, and I don't just have the pannier mounts, I have some H&B luggage as well. I would love the aluminium panniers, but these cost me a third of a new alu pannier and store 46 liters. More than enough for me. :icon_wink:
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Another one from Spain | This Triumph Motorcycles Tiger 885 triple from Madrid's Nomade Cycles looks like a brutal ride.
Dig?
Check out the video on their FB for proof of concept.
Quote from: ghulst on April 14, 2015, 09:53:14 AM
It is a Hepco and Becker set. They still sell them new. I got mine used through sheer luck. ;)
Oh, and I don't just have the pannier mounts, I have some H&B luggage as well. I would love the aluminium panniers, but these cost me a third of a new alu pannier and store 46 liters. More than enough for me. :icon_wink:
No luck... '99 and newer only according to the the US distributor website, uk has some but not sure it would be cost affective to buy and ship to US
:^_^
Quote from: TenRacing on April 28, 2015, 07:16:37 AM
No luck... '99 and newer only according to the the US distributor website, uk has some but not sure it would be cost affective to buy and ship to US
:^_^
No clue whether it would be cost effective, but I can ship a set to the US if you want it. ;)
boys ,this is a picture thread ..............stay on topic please
Oh... Hold on...
Now that I have a Tiger, I try to sneak it into my pics as well. This is one I took of creative gardening in Amsterdam. Notice the Tiger in the top left corner. :icon_wink:
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The Trium(ph)virate.
Sorry I couldn't manage to hide all of them as our garden is small :icon_mrgreen:
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on May 04, 2015, 03:27:27 PM
The Trium(ph)virate.
So we'll take it that you prefer your blue motorcycles to be Triumph Tigers, then? :icon_lol:
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on May 04, 2015, 03:27:27 PM
The Trium(ph)virate.
Sorry I couldn't manage to hide all of them as our garden is small :icon_mrgreen:
Show-off! - Where's the rest though?
Quote from: JayDub on May 04, 2015, 05:16:22 PM
Show-off! - Where's the rest though?
In the back of the garage :nono SSSSH!
And how many others scattered around the globe 'stored at work' :nod
Back on TOPIC.........................
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Mrs Mustang doesn't give no quarter to the line up of sparkling shiny Milwaukee VIBRATORS parked at her work ......................
she takes the best parking spot everytime .
She earned it , she puts more miles on in a week than those vibrators do all summer .
her tiger has more mileage than all of them combined
I bought some ACF50... this is what it did - 19 months of mud, crud and flies destroyed - I just wanted to protect the bits which were suffering from year round use and outside storage.
I never clean my bikes, but this stuff has a bad influence on me, I even wiped over the all plastic bits :bug_eye
I suppose I'm impressed with it... it definately works as all the corroded bits have stopped looking corroded. :icon_biggrin:
Quote from: Jaydub
I suppose I'm impressed with it... it definately works as all the corroded bits have stopped looking corroded. :icon_biggrin:
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I just paint my corroded bits black :augie
I did that today TP... l/hand engine cover - not just corroded though - a PO had used Hammerite! (hammered finish too... classy!) All this cleaning and fettling is getting to me, I even replaced the bent front brake lever :bug_eye
http://youtu.be/1SN3GZ3F6fQ
Llyn Brianne
Remember Epynt guy's? Mo's drag strip! :icon_wink:
Indeed, but all the time he was looking at the ambush of tigers with envious eyes!!! :icon_eek:
Cleaning out the garage and I thought they looked good together in the driveway so I took a few pics.
Precelli hills,West Wales. Heading home from the ABR meet.
Tigger did me proud amongst mainly GS's,KTM's etc
Quote from: threepot on July 19, 2015, 01:06:49 AM
Llyn Brianne
Not sure I am answering properly. I am from NEW South Wales. Just want to say this pic is fantastic. All the best. Bern.
Last week I drove my old Steamer in the Andalusian mountains in Southern Spain :icon_cool:
My bike and my Steamer friends are originallly Dutchies but a few also live there. Over the years I all got them on a Steamer after they once drove it !!! We parked them at a friends place in Spain and a few times a year we fly over because riding in Holland sucks.... :^_^
The first day for ages where it hasn't been blowing a hoolie or peeing down or both and this is what happens :icon_rolleyes: sadly the sun didn't poke through enough and the roads were a bit icy all day, was still tempted though :bad
Couple of cobwebs need blowing off ST :icon_wink:
Llandovery today. The JPS owner has Rob North Trident,which he is racing at Pembrey Easter. Lucky bastard! :-)
We'll be at Pembrey at Easter, it's the CRMC first meet of the season.
Quote from: Bixxer Bob on March 06, 2016, 10:54:58 PM
We'll be at Pembrey at Easter, it's the CRMC first meet of the season.
I'm thinking of attending one of the days? Might see you there Bob :thumbsup
Quote from: threepot on March 07, 2016, 03:02:04 PM
I'm thinking of attending one of the days? Might see you there Bob :thumbsup
Im on stand-by rota for Easter weekend but Pembrey isnt that far from me so I might risk it
We're hard to miss these days; we have a 6m x 3m gazebo all marked up with RAF recruitment stuff, all the bikes are painted in RAF blue, the riders haver Shoei helmets with roundels on, we now have some sponsorship in place. It's even beginning to look a bit organised (well, until we blow up the first engine anyway, then it's oil and bits everywhere...) :icon_rolleyes:
Devils Staircase/Abergwesyn Pass
Epynt
Epynt again! Just love that place :icon_smile:
Ah yes Epynt , new Tiger hasnt been up there yet, Im off work for a week starting the 18th and hope to remedy that. Llyn Brianne too is on the cards.
Looking towards the cliffs at Freshwater Bay
Quote from: threepot on April 09, 2016, 11:54:02 PM
Epynt again! Just love that place :icon_smile:
Epynt! I thought you were misspelling "Egypt"! (http://www.cash-5.com/Smileys/laughing.gif)
Not Egypt..Dryslwyn Castle(whats left of it !) Carmarthenshire.
Cader Idris,North Wales.
Mt Snowdon on my way back from Northumberland meet.
A bit different to our views on the way home (M6, M42, M40 etc etc.) :icon_frown:
Quote from: GavD on July 10, 2016, 12:00:06 PM
A bit different to our views on the way home (M6, M42, M40 etc etc.) :icon_frown:
And :* :icon_rolleyes:
At Carlisle airport.
Just going to leave this one here...
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Tiger with a big steel thing behind it. Impossible to get to during the day for steamers now... (New Parisian legislation says bikes built before 2000 can no longer ride around the city between 8am and 8pm :( )
Brecon Beacons.
TIGER TANK
Got out for a couple of hours today with Mo,
Non identical twins!!
Which one is the :icon_evil: twin :icon_scratch:
Black forks and rims look good on steamers. Nice photo.
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on August 21, 2016, 11:14:10 PM
Which one is the :icon_evil: twin :icon_scratch:
Gotta be mine!
Managed to get out for a few hours after work today. The calm before the storm out in the bay as we are supposed to get lots of rain over the next few days.
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This is from a couple of weeks ago, but thought it was nice enough to show. ;)
Talybont reservoir
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park
Last run of the year before going on Sorn. I hate to put her away when she's running as sweetly as this but I'm not paying the Gov't what they ask for road tax for just 3-4 short runs over the winter :icon_razz: So in goes the Seafoam, run the carbs dry, drain what's left in the bowls and tank, fingers crossed and a brief prayer to the chemical Gods :bowdown
A little dirty after about 120 miles of forest service roads.
SIN! I zoomed in on your image and found something!?! :icon_scratch:
Quote from: JoeDirt on October 24, 2016, 07:03:19 PM
SIN! I zoomed in on your image and found something!?! :icon_scratch:
Yep, looks like one of yer airbox snorkels flew off there Niall
- well spotted Joe :icon_wink:
Quote from: JoeDirt on October 24, 2016, 07:03:19 PM
SIN! I zoomed in on your image and found something!?! :icon_scratch:
The wires are a bit of a giveaway though :mut
I found a sasquatch on Sparky's photo... :icon_eek:
Quote from: JoeDirt on October 25, 2016, 03:18:21 AM
I found a sasquatch on Sparky's photo... :icon_eek:
That's funny because the meeting point for this ride was the Sasquatch Inn.
www.sasquatchinn.ca
Site of an old chapel which stood on Epynt for nearly a 100yrs,until the Government took the land over in 1940 for military use.
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Mist on the Beacons
Hope the roads were better than yesterday, I lost the back end twice around Abergavenny, one fairly spectacular, think it was a fine coating of mud on a L/H bend but I couldnt see it, woke me up thats for sure :icon_lol:
Moody :bad
Love that sulky backlit garage shot Nick :thumbsup
Not going out :new_xmas
Nice, looks like Snowy Owl :icon_biggrin:
Does he live outside all the time?
Quote from: Timbox2 on January 16, 2017, 09:04:20 PM
Does he live outside all the time?
That one does, partly because it's not running, I forgot to put the cover on and after a few days heavy rain there was more water in the tank than petrol :BangHead
Cynghordy Viaduct
Just a small package they said..
2 steamers . Rheidol Railway,mid Wales. Made in Swindon,1924?
Managed a last minute day off work! So what better,a ride up to Snowdonia!! Packed,and ready to go!
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Bwlch y Groes,or Gospel Pass.
At Cape Sounion,
with the Temple of Poseidon in the background.
Came across this photo from a ride in the Cotswolds in 2015.
Looking good from any angle.
Ahhhhhhhhh Rats
Are those panniers top loaders? Drool....
Ok, I'll be Shrek.
Ok, I'll be shrek.
If you stretch it out you can see the Y for BYU. In case you like college football.
Tiger 'bait'? :icon_wink:
Just been to the bike night at the Steelhorse Cafe Abergavenny, and this pulled in, thought you Steamerists would appreciate it
(https://cdn.img.tiger-sport.com/IMG_2110-1280x960.jpg)
Seen that bike on triumph tiger 885 steamer on fb.
Quote from: threepot on August 04, 2018, 10:13:05 PM
Seen that bike on triumph tiger 885 steamer on fb.
Funnily enough I ended up chatting to the guy and he said he frequented the FB site
(https://www.instagram.com/p/BljA4NCA_x-/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1sh9z7lh18bkb)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BljA4NCA_x-/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1sh9z7lh18bkb (https://www.instagram.com/p/BljA4NCA_x-/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1sh9z7lh18bkb)
I can't get my link to work. Any ideas?
Quote from: Nick Calne on August 05, 2018, 11:04:20 PM
(https://www.instagram.com/p/BljA4NCA_x-/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1sh9z7lh18bkb)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BljA4NCA_x-/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1sh9z7lh18bkb (https://www.instagram.com/p/BljA4NCA_x-/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1sh9z7lh18bkb)
I can't get my link to work. Any ideas?
Works if I click on it, but Im guessing its because its not just an image, its a page?
Quote from: Nick Calne on August 05, 2018, 11:04:20 PM
(https://www.instagram.com/p/BljA4NCA_x-/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1sh9z7lh18bkb)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BljA4NCA_x-/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1sh9z7lh18bkb (https://www.instagram.com/p/BljA4NCA_x-/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1sh9z7lh18bkb)
I can't get my link to work. Any ideas?
it works for me Nick?
Me too..
https://www.facebook.com/groups/824051841083961/permalink/1719927268163076/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/824051841083961/permalink/1719927268163076/)
For the Steamer fans, spotted just now at Abergavenny. Owner is friends with Julian who I think is/was Chairhead?
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Chairhead! Wonder if he still does the Elephantreffen :icon_lol:
Hello again from nor ca. USA Tigers up in the gold country now that some of the smoke has cleared from all the fires in the state. Volcano, West Point and Sheep ranch. All gold mining towns
From a wet soogy England I'm full of envy :icon_lol:
Me too. That's the kind of America I would like to see.
I like the seat on the Steamer. I visited a ghost town up that way a good many years ago, I think the name was Bodie, very interesting place to see. Great scenery in Northern California.
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:icon_cool:
So cool, it's blown his boots off :icon_mrgreen:
Hopefully back on the road very shortly