Tiger noise when starting

[kingdomstyle]

When I start my 2003 tiger.chugs chug chug clap stops does this twice then starts.

[Bixxer Bob]

Valve clearances???

Only guessing.  How many miles?  How long since last service? How long since valves were last done?

[kingdomstyle]

just got the bike yesterday.......put charger on it seems to start better now hope that was it.

[Mustang]

When I start my 2003 tiger.chugs chug chug clap stops does this twice then starts.

that would be the sound of the sprag clutch , possibly on it's way to going tits up  :shock:
hope for your sake a new battery solves it .

[kingdomstyle]

would it keep doing it or would it stop once battery had a good charge?

[Mustang]

if it keeps doing it with a new battery ............a sprag clutch is probably in your future
but without being able to see the bike or hear for myself it's entirely possible it could be something else

[kingdomstyle]

whats the cost to have a sprag clutch replaced?

[Mustang]

parts are about 300 buks or so girlies are easier to do than steamers ........
labor will probably be roughly 3 bills , depends on dealer

see where a fresh batt takes you before you start to fret .

[kingdomstyle]

well i have a 60 day warranty.....should i know what im dealing with by then?

[Mustang]

well i have a 60 day warranty.....should i know what im dealing with by then?

yep!