New Member! New Tiger!

[spartanbaz]

Hi everyone!  I just got my 'new' 2005 Tiger today and put about a hundred miles on it this evening :)  I think it's the start of a beautiful friendship!

Since I'm new to the forum I have my first stupid question that hopefully someone can help me with - how does the steering lock work??  I can push the key down and round most of the way but there seems to be a small distance still to rotate the key that I can't figure out how to do. It won't release the key at this stage so at the minute I can't put the lock on.  Any advice appreciated!

Thanks and I look forward to posting more stupid questions as I discover more things about the bike...

Barry

[Mustang]

try turning the forks all the way left ................

welcome  and fill out your profile for location ............members here are from all over the world.

knowing where you are from helps members respond to your query's

[Timbox2]

I have to say I could never get my 2005 Tiger steering lock to work, If ever I was somewhere a bit suspect a big lock and chain went on, anyway not sure the steering lock would deter a thief that much

[Sin_Tiger]

Welcome Baz  

Note down what year it is, in your sig is handy, saves us asking daft questions too  

Your next task, if you choose to accept it, will be to post some pics in the gallery thread 8)

[Bixxer Bob]

To lock my steering I put the bars all the way to the left, then as I turn the key (withou forcing it) I push the bars slightly to the right till the  lock slips in. I mainly need to do this when the bike is on the sidestand. The pushing the bars to the right just lifts her weight slightly, enough to let the lock engage.

Welcome by the way! :lol:

[aeronca]

welcome aboard 8)

[Tigertriple]

Welcome aboard  

A good disc lock is worth considering rather than using the steering lock.

[blacktiger]

welcome aboard 8)

Yeah, what he said.

The full procedure is to push the key in and release. Then turn the key anti-clockwise with the handlebars turned to the left.
Be careful, when you turn the key all the way puts the parking lights on. The lock without the lights is a little bit back.

[spartanbaz]

Thanks guys I got the steering lock sussed and know what I'm doing now :)  The tip about the parking lights was particularly useful (that was a potential battery drainer right there!).

So the current problem I'm having is working with the center-stand.  How do you make the bike go up on that?!  The bike is soo heavy I'm def going to drop it unless I find out the correct technique... Help!!

[robxxxx]

So the current problem I'm having is working with the center-stand.  How do you make the bike go up on that?!  The bike is soo heavy I'm def going to drop it unless I find out the correct technique... Help!!

Welcome. And get ready to take cover.....This subject ran for three pages over on Triumph Rat forum. Someone will no doubt be along to describe in detail, but for me its left hand on bar grip, right hand on passenger footrest hanger thingy, then right foot on stand and making sure both legs are on the deck put weight on stand and a gentle pull on the hanger usually gets it up for me.

[iansoady]

^^^^^

What he said.

Perhaps the most crucial thing is making sure both stand feet are touching the ground.

Weighing over 100 Kg helps as well......

[flaco]

...and then the fulcrum is in the wrong place or something, so you're left with both wheels firmly grounded and you can't rotate either of them without propping a couple of bits of plank under the stand. But, as he said, there's plenty of material on the subject.
Other than that, it's a great bike and the longer you keep it the more it will reward you.

[PeteH]

Ditto what the others say...both stand feet down before any lifting or things go horizontal.
For me stand down with right foot etc then rock the bike back on to a couple of times and then up using the backwards momentum.


Hmm

...and then the fulcrum is in the wrong place or something, so you're left with both wheels firmly grounded and you can't rotate either of them without propping a couple of bits of plank under the stand.

my rears a good 1 1/2" off the floor so a plank under the rear tyre would help me, strange how some sit lower than others  :?

[atokad]

then right foot on stand and making sure both legs are on the deck put weight on stand and a gentle pull on the hanger usually gets it up for me.

LOL. Or take two Viagra after eating a 22 oz Porterhouse.  Sorry, couldn't resist.  :oops:

Welcome to the Tiger world, fantastic bikes, albeit, heavy bikes.

[robxxxx]

then right foot on stand and making sure both legs are on the deck put weight on stand and a gentle pull on the hanger usually gets it up for me.

LOL. Or take two Viagra after eating a 22 oz Porterhouse.  Sorry, couldn't resist.  :oops:

Welcome to the Tiger world, fantastic bikes, albeit, heavy bikes.

I'm amazed it took someone that long....