Minor up grades: '06 955i

[TigerTrax]

Well after 2 months of being somewhat stripped down I have the Tiger
'growling' again. AND.. she has some convenient improvements.

1. As you know, I LED'd everything. Now I can easily see my blinker
    indicator in sunlight with sunglasses on!  My instruments are much  
    brighter ... tiger pi*s green!
2. I sent to Eastern Beaver ( located in J-A-PAN) my order for
    handlebar mounted AUX light switch ( matches Tiger switches ) and rest
    between RH switches & mirror support.  I also ordered a OFF-HI-LO +
    KILL handlebar switch; Nestles perfectly between left switches and
    mirror support.  ( Kill switch will be converted to PTT for walkie talkie or
    portable CB.
3. Wired for 2nd powerlet for tank bag.
4. Twisted Throttle  mirror extenders: **NOTE.. if you have looked at  
    these and said "I should get these."  GET THEM NOW!  Wish I'd have
    done it 8 years ago.
5. Installed DATEL battery voltage readout. At highway speed: 13.9V.
    - Turn on heated grips: drops .4 volts then comes back up.
    - Turn on aux lights: On occasion it drops .1 volt
    - Turn on hi beam: No change.

I'm presuming that if my battery is at 13.8 volts that means my alternater is juicing about 14.1 - 14. 4 volts and I'm losing a few points in the middle.
( Yes I have the Stretch mod)

Reworked some existing wiring, made it neater and clean looking.

[Bixxer Bob]

2. I sent to Eastern Beaver ( located in J-A-PAN) my order for
    handlebar mounted AUX light switch ( matches Tiger switches ) and rest
    between RH switches & mirror support.  I also ordered a OFF-HI-LO +
    KILL handlebar switch; Nestles perfectly between left switches and
    mirror support.  ( Kill switch will be converted to PTT for walkie talkie or
    portable CB.

Sounds good, might wanna do it, wanna see it  :D
 

[DaFool]

What he said...

 

[TigerTrax]

I know... I know.... Pics... pics... pics...

But if you want to see the real deal....
Go to:  www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Produc ... tches.html (http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Switches/switches.html)


ALSO... if you want to do the Stretch Rectifier/regulator mod....
this guy has the harness already to plug n play !  Check his R/R section.
Drop him a note and tell him what you are doinghe'll get you there.

[Bixxer Bob]

Thanks TT.  30 secs on Google found these in the UK but, as usual, we're getting rolled on the price:

http://www.trailtechproducts.co.uk/acat ... _Gear.html (http://www.trailtechproducts.co.uk/acatalog/Switch_Gear.html)

[mikeybikey57]

Try triumph-online.co.uk for these switches. priced at £14.99 and £19.99 respectively, which i didn't think was too bad a price.

[Bixxer Bob]

Shhh!! Don't let Tigertriple hear you recommend them, you'll set him off again... :oops:

[Mustang]

Shhh!! Don't let Tigertriple hear you recommend them, you'll set him off again... :oops:

[brad1098]

I had an easternbeaver one time  :D

Wonder if the LED place in St.Louis has a walk in store?

[TigerTrax]

Brad...
LED place in St Louis is in Earth City on the main
road running N-S...  EAsy to find.... HOWEVER...
signs say 'not a retail store'....

BUT... if you are going to St Louie....
you can place your order on line and pick up.

I did walk into the place and think I could have bought what I wanted.
They simply more set up for 'online' orders ( picking & packing ).

[eldiii]

More info on your led conversion.please. :)

Ed

[Tigertriple]

Shhh!! Don't let Tigertriple hear you recommend them, you'll set him off again... :oops:

My reputation precedes me.

[eldiii]

Found your earlier post with part numbers; thanks.  

Ed

[shooter33]

Hey TigerTrax- Thanks for the great info!  My bike is now glowing at the dash-boy it takes some work to get in there!  My 2nd go at it went much better than my 1st time around once I figured out to take the headlight assembly out.  Also swapped out the flasher & signals- right side needed the wires switched around.  These forums and the Haynes manual are the best thing for a new Tiger owner. 

[TigerTrax]

Glad it worked out well. I think a 'crisper' and brighter lights is a good thing.

Have a great riding summer.