Now to put it all back together

[Madruss]

Progressing slowly. Remembering the reverse sequence ! Luck I bagged & tagged most bolts etc.

[London_Phil]

Looking good

[Sin_Tiger]

Coming along nicely 

[gcloys]

I had my tank welded with a special machine at a body shop, and it did not hold, as they used the wrong material.
I had it done a second time, and I believe it was nylon that they used, and it is still going strong.
I think I have a thread on here somewhere with the details?


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So glad I stumbled on this post.  There was no follow up to your initial post.  As a newbie owner but familiar with plastic tank woes from my Cagiva Gran Canyon, I'm happy to hear it worked well and is STILL working well.  Drader injection tool at precisely the correct temp and matching material I hope will solve any problems I may have in the future with my '98.

[ssevy]

Mine is still tight as a crab's ass ( and that's watertight )


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[Sin_Tiger]

Make sure the drain tube from the filler surround is clear. The screw in alloy ferrule often gets furred up and fine debris builds up in the tube. If it is blocked take great care trying to clear it as it's all plastic inside the tank. Blow from the bottom up. Check the filler is getting a good seal on the steel ring as they often rust.

[gcloys]

Make sure the drain tube from the filler surround is clear. The screw in alloy ferrule often gets furred up and fine debris builds up in the tube. If it is blocked take great care trying to clear it as it's all plastic inside the tank. Blow from the bottom up. Check the filler is getting a good seal on the steel ring as they often rust.

Thanks for this advice. If this is the breather tube you're referring to then mine was clear when I blew from the bottom up with just breath.

[Sin_Tiger]

That's good news, worth checking from time to time.

[Madruss]

The tiger has been on the back burner for too long. Had an injury which prevented me for bending over to work on the bike, then a new job too.
Well got a week in the sin bin (covid enforced isolation) so focus is the tiger. 
Filled the engine oil & coolant but had to drain the coolant back out as the water pump was leaking.
Re did the water pump gasket/seal tonight, so tomorrow, as the USA servicemen would say "fire in the hole"

[Madruss]

Got a bit keen yesterday to fabricate some footpeg extensions. Built a similar set out of stainless for my Tenere before.
Only had some 3mm mild steel this time but now have a new gasless MIG which I thought needed a run.

[Madruss]

Thanks 

[Madruss]

Had the battery hooked up to see what lights required bulb replacement before refitting body panels etc.
All the instrument lights bulbs were shot, (as I remembered on my last ride) one tail light bulb aswell. One indicator bulb only required a clean as corrosion was stopping it from earthing & working.

[Sin_Tiger]

Nice job on the foot pegs, you'd have to look closely to see it wasn't stock 

I just replace all the idiot and back lights with LED's (except the low fuel) now that I can get a complete & correct set from LightenUpgrade delivered for £20, helpful chap is Mark.

[Madruss]

Sunny winter morning in OZ [attach id=18416]tiger 11 0822.jp]

[Madruss]

Well it's finally running