and swopped my Vor 503 SM for a Tiger 855. I'm now getting some everyday riding in by commuting my 40 mile round trip to work (country lanes), even though is't around 3 degrees C and dark on my way home. I've just put new Anakees on, so once they're scrubbed in and I'm used to the bike I can really start having fun.
I have loads of questions, but I'll keep it to a couple at the moment:
1. I filled my tank up, but after 100 miles the fuel guage was in the red. The Fuel warning light did not come on though. Is this normal? I would expect nearly 200 miles to a tankfull.
2. I looking into heated grips. Everyone rates them, but you all seem to use the Triemph ones at around £110. Is there any problems with usering other brands, as MOTRAX do a set for £39. I know you generally pay for what you get, but then you also pay extra for a name.
Thanks in advance.
There is a known problem with some Tiger fuel guages. Best to go by the mileage.
I have the Triumph grips fitted as they were suplied with the bike but You can get the Oxford heated grips on ebay for under £30 at the moment. They are supposed to be very good.
Oh and welcome to the Tiger nuthouse. :D
Go with the Oxford grips, I have them fitted on my bike and can definately recommend them. Cant see why people pay huge ammounts of money for genuine kit !!!
Good info guys,
i am going to fit heated grips myself so i think i will save myself the £70 and spend it on some other trinkets for my pride and joy
:D
Thanks for the info.
Are the Oxford grips rubber or plastic?
Are the Tiger bars 22mm?
These are just the thoughts i had lwad,i reckon these look like good value
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... RK:MEWA:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7940792842&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT)
the temperature on these is adjustable something i dont believe the genuine parts do.........but i will be prepared to stand corrected.
cheers Sibbo,
I've been looking on Ebay as well. There does seem to be a few to choose from (avoiding the heated overgrips).
I just remember the comment on the Motrax ones saying they are rubber and not plastic (which means some companies must do plastic ones), someting I didn't consider checking before. I don't want plastic grips.
Quote from: "SIBBO"These are just the thoughts i had lwad,i reckon these look like good value
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... RK:MEWA:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7940792842&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT)
the temperature on these is adjustable something i dont believe the genuine parts do.........but i will be prepared to stand corrected.
Sibbo
Have a look at http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 36521&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=25643&item=7940636521&rd=1) £5 cheaper than your find and cheaper postage.
Cheers :wink:
Nice swop Iwad, welcome onboard. Keep the questions coming...