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Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) / Re: Any one have expertise owi...

Last post by Lee337 - October 11, 2024, 09:58:55 PM

I have a 2006 model with around 64000 miles. They're a nice, comfy bike (I'm 5'10). Let's say they're not perfect but have character. Service them regularly & the engine's bullet proof. Brakes need occasoonal rebuilds which i do as part of my annual service. Electrics can be challenging, especially the charging circuit but probably no worse than any other 18+ year old bike. Done a few weeks away on mine with no issues & it'ss happy at 70mph all day.

I currently have a '14 Tiger 800xc but can't part with the old 955i. She's still road legal & I still ride her every now & then.

Maintenance is key in keeping them going.

#2

Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) / Any one have expertise owing o...

Last post by ramiroelliot - October 11, 2024, 12:21:34 PM

First pic is one for sale local To me. Seems like an interesting and very cool looking bike. If you have any experience with one I'd love to get your take. And would you want to buy a 20yr old one?

#3

Everything Else For Sale / Tiger 885i job lot

Last post by PeteH - October 06, 2024, 04:36:21 PM

Job lot of Tiger bits, all in good condition

Standard exhaust and cat - no heat shield, one bracket screw missing
Standard tinted screen
Hand guards
Chain guard
Horn
Expansion tank brass elbow
2 x new swing arm bearings
Speedo magnet - hairline crack but whole
Pressure valve
Homemade rear wheel spacer

1200 horn
1050? Left hand guard

Sensible, reasonable offers please. Pick up near Chester UK or post at cost

Thanks, Pete

#4

Engine and Transmission / Re: Back from a ride and saw t...

Last post by TigerShark - October 06, 2024, 03:00:38 PM

Went out for my weekly Sunday sanity ride. When I got back home, and after parking I noted a spot of oil underneath the bike. Any thoughts? I wiped it all down to see if I could locate where it came from but nothing since. Recently had the 24k Service done.

Did you resolve this, TX? My first thought would be "Does this oil match what you lubricated your chain with?"

If not, and since it has the look of engine oil, I would suspect the seal behind the countershaft sprocket. (I recall this can be caused by a drive chain adjusted with too little slack, putting excessive tension on the countershaft.)

If the seal is the issue, and though I've not had to do it on my Tiger with 108,000 miles, I think it's a fairly simply replacement of the seal.

#5

Engine and Transmission / Late 955/1050 clutch help

Last post by TigerShark - October 06, 2024, 02:38:14 PM

Bought a 2006 Tiger 955 with 25k miles 3 years ago. This model year uses the 1050 clutch assembly.

At 58k miles, there was no measurable clutch plate wear.

I'm running Mobil 1 15w-50.

At 86k miles, I filed down the notches worn into the clutch basket fingers, and I installed the upgraded T1171234 Lifter Piece, which has the spiral groove.

That was now 22k miles ago, and while the clutch drag issue improved somewhat, I've begun a practice which I've found even more helpful:

Two or three times per outing, I grab the clutch and take the revs up to 4 or 5 grand for 5-10 seconds. The idea is to propel that oil through that groove in the lifter piece, into the clutch pack, where the plates are loosely separated, because of the squeezed lever. (If you have ever disassembled the Tiger clutch, you will notice that the most inboard clutch plates are the least lubricated.)

Obviously, this practice can be done while coasting or decelerating, or just pulling over somewhere - I generally avoid doing it at intersections so that those behind me are not suffering from my TOR exhaust.

The resulting easy and slippery finding of neutral, and the slick shifting, has been so obvious that I would suggest this practice before upgrading the lifter piece.
It is my humble opinion that the amount of time that the clutch plates are separated during normal riding is simply not enough for sufficient lubrication without doing this technique.

#6

Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) / The Girly is too small for me

Last post by Ossian - October 05, 2024, 04:44:55 PM

When I was younger and more flexible I could adapt to my bike, but now I find I have to sit on the rear seat to be comfortable and of course the ridge at the back of the front saddle causes agony.
So what I am asking is does anybody have a really scruffy front seat for sale that I could adapt to my requirements ?
I really don't want to chop the (original) seat that I have as it is in pristine condition.
My plan is to bond the two seats together and make a contour to make it easy to move around (front to rear) depending on where the aches and agony may appear !

#7

ECU and Fuel Injection / Re: Any idea what this connect...

Last post by Lee337 - October 03, 2024, 06:06:57 PM

Can't quite make out where it is. If it's towards the front of the bike, it looks like the connector to the front right of the airbox.

Other than that, my Daytona has a similar connector that goes to the coolant temperature sensor, but I can't say for sure if there's one on my 06 Tiger.

I had a quick look at some photos I have when I've had the tank off & the one below appears to show the same connector close to the frame on the right (you may have to zoom in). From memory, that one is to the front side of the airbox.

#8

ECU and Fuel Injection / Any idea what this connector i...

Last post by Highland Cat - October 01, 2024, 09:49:03 PM

Whilst giving my 2006 Tiger a full service and cleaning out the throttle bodies plus a new throttle position sensor in an attempt to cure a slow running surging issue below 3k revs.....upon putting it all back together I found a 2 pin connector with  yellow/red and brown wires attached.

Not being able to find any other lonely connector I checked a wiring diagram for a Tiger in Haynes manual and it could possibly be for an EVAP valve (California only).

This is a UK bike so I am hoping this is the case as I cannot find anything to connect it to.

Can anybody in UK verify that there is a redundant connector below the air box?

Thanks in advance.

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#9

Everything Else For Sale / Re: Renazco seat foam and sued...

Last post by Bigpussy - September 28, 2024, 12:51:53 AM

Free items but $15.00-30.00 shipping within lower 48 or pick up locally in Reno, NV. Foam and suede leather covers only, no seat pans. Used but not beat, installed on 2005 Tiger, never been soaked by rain. I live in a dry climate but have changed to aftermarket vinyl seat covers. Just putting them out there before repurposing the materials to a yet unknown project.
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im interested in these seat covers
please call brian 772-323-4257

#10

Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: Tiger mods

Last post by Beernard - September 21, 2024, 10:09:21 AM

Thanks boys. Maybe someone can use this.
All the best.

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