99 Tiger 885 randomly won't start

[johnnyadventurepants]

OK, I've had the Tiger not start on me a couple of times over the past 2 years.  Always when warm.  Push the starter button and just a click.  Not trying to turn over or anything.  A couple more clicks.  Then on the 6th, 9th, or whatever try it just fires right up.  Like I said, it's only happened a couple of times and I'm not worried about it not starting- I know it will after a couple of tries.  I go trail riding in the mountains by my self and shut it off without a worry.  But it would be nice to fix whatever it is.  What do yo think? :?:

[macgart]

http://tigertriple.com/forum/viewtopic. ... ank+sensor (http://tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/topic,2486&highlight=crank+sensor)

I don't know if this will help or not but it is interesting reading.  The last post on page 1 is really interesting.

[Wiggus]

I've begun to have the same problem with my '99. I also had the exact same problem with a Honda Shadow. That turned out to just be a bad ignition switch, and I'm thinking that it is likely the same issue with the Tiger.

[mtv3]

Just bought a 99 Tiger, been happily riding around for a few days searching out dirt roads and jeep trails and having a blast.

Got ready for work today, jumped on the the new toy and...., no start. the engine turns over. Sounds like not getting gas, tank is almost full, can hear the FI wind up but no go. Clutch pulled, in nuetral, kick stand up..., notta. So..., fired up the Harley, my very trusty steed, and off to work. So now I'm sitting here with my Triumph manual and no Tiger

Common problem?

[Mustang]

whats the previous owners service to bike like
I'm thinking valves need adjusting

park it in the sun for a while and let everything get warm and toasty from the sun and then see if it starts
if it does you probably need to shim some intakes

[mtv3]

Hopefully the sun will be out tomorrow, rather damp and moist outside at the moment.

whats the previous owners service to bike like
I'm thinking valves need adjusting

park it in the sun for a while and let everything get warm and toasty from the sun and then see if it starts
if it does you probably need to shim some intakes