- Welcome to TigerTriple.com.
For the Tiger(s)
News:
Welcome to the TigerTriple forum! Over the years we have gathered lots of great information on all things Triumph Tiger. Besides that, this is a great community that is willing to help you keep your Tiger moving. So, feel welcome! Also, try the search button for answers to your questions. If you have any questions, PM me on ghulst.
Recent posts
#21
ECU and Fuel Injection / Re: Any idea what this connect...
Last post by Lee337 - October 03, 2024, 06:06:57 PMCan'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.
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.
#22
ECU and Fuel Injection / Any idea what this connector i...
Last post by Highland Cat - October 01, 2024, 09:49:03 PMWhilst 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.
You cannot see attachments on this board.
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.
You cannot see attachments on this board.
#23
Everything Else For Sale / Re: Renazco seat foam and sued...
Last post by Bigpussy - September 28, 2024, 12:51:53 AMQuote from: katoomon on January 31, 2021, 04:24:15 PMFree 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.
[/quot
im interested in these seat covers
please call brian 772-323-4257
#24
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: Tiger mods
Last post by Beernard - September 21, 2024, 10:09:21 AMThanks boys. Maybe someone can use this.
All the best.
All the best.
#25
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: Tiger mods
Last post by ssevy - September 20, 2024, 10:42:13 PMTake the footpeg off, and you can play limbo 
#26
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: Tiger mods
Last post by London_Phil - September 20, 2024, 11:58:57 AMI admire your commitment....
#27
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: Tiger mods
Last post by Beernard - September 19, 2024, 11:26:10 AMHi all,
Here is a mod I did about 2,000k ago. I had had enough of the gear shift. Sloppy at best. Look at the pics and you can see what I did. Pretty simple and works nice. Lever from who knows? and 8mm mild steel rod.
Going a bit deeper, I originally planned to set the angle, then add another piece of 8mm rod to strengthen up the show.
Then gremlins from my past appeared, as they will. I had a trail bike that bent an internal gear change component every time I fell off on the left side, which was regular. After a while, I got over the repair and cut most of the way through the lever with a hacksaw. Then it bent or broke without causing internal damage.
I then think about the Tiger lever "How strong does this have to be?" Then "I can easily bend it back into shape". Then "how hard do I actually press on the lever?"
I'm sure you get it. Works fine, easy mod. I can even easily "adjust" it when I change boots!
All the best, Bern.
Here is a mod I did about 2,000k ago. I had had enough of the gear shift. Sloppy at best. Look at the pics and you can see what I did. Pretty simple and works nice. Lever from who knows? and 8mm mild steel rod.
Going a bit deeper, I originally planned to set the angle, then add another piece of 8mm rod to strengthen up the show.
Then gremlins from my past appeared, as they will. I had a trail bike that bent an internal gear change component every time I fell off on the left side, which was regular. After a while, I got over the repair and cut most of the way through the lever with a hacksaw. Then it bent or broke without causing internal damage.
I then think about the Tiger lever "How strong does this have to be?" Then "I can easily bend it back into shape". Then "how hard do I actually press on the lever?"
I'm sure you get it. Works fine, easy mod. I can even easily "adjust" it when I change boots!
All the best, Bern.
#28
Speaking Of Bikes... / Re: BMW RT1200
Last post by ghulst - September 17, 2024, 08:58:09 PMThe starter motor is a known debate on the 1200. It happens on the GS as well. My GS had a bigger cable installed that apparently helped me avoid the issue on mine.
On falling over, the crash bars, but also the cylinder heads will have helped. That makes sure it does not drop that low, so it is easier to pick up. Lovely big bikes.
And I would choose the RT over an FJR as well, I am sure. Though I have never ridden an FJR.
On falling over, the crash bars, but also the cylinder heads will have helped. That makes sure it does not drop that low, so it is easier to pick up. Lovely big bikes.
And I would choose the RT over an FJR as well, I am sure. Though I have never ridden an FJR.
#29
Speaking Of Bikes... / Re: BMW RT1200
Last post by Lee337 - September 17, 2024, 12:48:13 PMI have to admit, while I turned the heatedgrips on briefly on Sunday afternoon & before I switched to warmer more waterproof gloves, I never gave it a thought that my toasty toes was down to the cylinders sticking out like jug handles 
After my weekend duty, it's going in to the garage. front tyre losing 2psi per day and an intermittant starting issue, a bit like the Triumph 'hot start' issue related to the starter motor. It happened twice after a long run. The first time I stopped to styretch my legs. 3-4 minutes no more. Turned the ignition on, thumbed the starter & nothing aside form ythe needles on the clock acting the same as switching the ignition on. 30 seconds later, it started no problems.
I also dropped it in the garage getting off (don't ask) & surprisingly I managed to pick it up again. I think the crash bars helped, it was resting on them & practically upright anyway. Thank God for carpet on the garage floor - there wasn't even a scratch
Second time, again after a long run, I pulled up on my drive, switched engine off, took helmet off, grabbed keys from the house to open the garage door, thumbed starter & same thing, nothing. Grabbed phone to record what happened to pass on to the fleet manager, pressed record, thumbed startwe again & it started.
One of my co-volunteers said if it was my money would I go for the RT or the FJR? Based on 400 miles riding the RT, I think I'd opt for the BMW.
And, you're right, foam grips & a comfy seat would do wonders, so would cruise control.
After my weekend duty, it's going in to the garage. front tyre losing 2psi per day and an intermittant starting issue, a bit like the Triumph 'hot start' issue related to the starter motor. It happened twice after a long run. The first time I stopped to styretch my legs. 3-4 minutes no more. Turned the ignition on, thumbed the starter & nothing aside form ythe needles on the clock acting the same as switching the ignition on. 30 seconds later, it started no problems.
I also dropped it in the garage getting off (don't ask) & surprisingly I managed to pick it up again. I think the crash bars helped, it was resting on them & practically upright anyway. Thank God for carpet on the garage floor - there wasn't even a scratch
Second time, again after a long run, I pulled up on my drive, switched engine off, took helmet off, grabbed keys from the house to open the garage door, thumbed starter & same thing, nothing. Grabbed phone to record what happened to pass on to the fleet manager, pressed record, thumbed startwe again & it started.
One of my co-volunteers said if it was my money would I go for the RT or the FJR? Based on 400 miles riding the RT, I think I'd opt for the BMW.
And, you're right, foam grips & a comfy seat would do wonders, so would cruise control.
#30
Speaking Of Bikes... / Re: BMW RT1200
Last post by ghulst - September 16, 2024, 09:29:17 PMThe RT's are great cruising machines and they can be incredible mile munchers. The seats are not to everyone's liking, but there were comfort options available. The constabulary might have kept those to themselves. Or have really worn out the seats and now you get to sit on someone's old sofa. 
I am surprised about the vibration. My 1200GS never really vibrated that much. Then again, I did a ride with my Street Triple R yesterday and switched with a friend and his 1150GS and that thing vibrated from under me... Slight exaggeration, but still. I really had to get used to the different way the engine responded. The STR was much faster (and rightly so with over 40hp more and 65kg less), but when I got the hang of it again (it was my old bike), I could keep up with the STR quite decently. Though he would ride away on the straights and heading towards the STR rev limiter around 12.000rpm. 
The GS had no answer to that.
So, a set of foam grips and a pair of biking undies should see you doing some nice miles. Oh, and no cold feet with your toes under the cylinders during winter. I really missed that when I sold my boxers. 
I am surprised about the vibration. My 1200GS never really vibrated that much. Then again, I did a ride with my Street Triple R yesterday and switched with a friend and his 1150GS and that thing vibrated from under me... Slight exaggeration, but still. I really had to get used to the different way the engine responded. The STR was much faster (and rightly so with over 40hp more and 65kg less), but when I got the hang of it again (it was my old bike), I could keep up with the STR quite decently. Though he would ride away on the straights and heading towards the STR rev limiter around 12.000rpm. The GS had no answer to that.So, a set of foam grips and a pair of biking undies should see you doing some nice miles.
Oh, and no cold feet with your toes under the cylinders during winter. I really missed that when I sold my boxers.
Running a forum, unfortunately, is not free. The TigerTriple forum needs servers, software licenses, bandwidth and much more. Please consider supporting the forum through a donation! I would really appreciate it. (A small recurring donation through this PayPal button would be even more awesome! )
)