This is my Tiger 2000. It was left outside, uncovered, and full of fuel for 5 years.Got it running after a month... Now I've challenged myself to get it ride ready and restored in 2 months.I'll post progress ...And there were tons of Mud Daubers living under every spot conceivable 7 nest in all .... You can just see the bike where it sat outside ( It' the blip in front of the shed in the back yard ) It had sunk into the ground 8", with dirt and grass over both tires. And Of Course A Pick of what I want it to look like
:new_xmas " It was only a Winters tale " :notworthy
Always good to see another project bike being built up. :5moped
Thx,I have already done a ton of work. New Fuel pump, filter, chain, gas cap, fuel lines, mirrors, hand guards, and changed the oil twice. And I'm still in the tear down process.Oh and I sent the seat off to be recovered
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on January 24, 2013, 12:46:48 AM
:new_xmas " It was only a Winters tale " :notworthy
I was going to say it's been proper "winterised' . A subject close to my heart..... :hat10
Caliper and Seat refinishing along with new Paint job
refinished Dash a Side panels with Wipe New and new LED signal lights
What did you use on the calipers JC?
Dremmel polishing compound and cloth flywheel from drimmel
Nah, I meant the paint :hat10
High heat paint form O'riley's Auto parts .. I'll get you the brand later
And the work progresses: Engine painted, new stickers, forks and brakes back on, along with new fork covers
Are you in the US, update your profile when you have a few minutes, O'Reilly's is either a pub or a sandwich bar where I come from :hat10
Looking smart :thumbsup
Sin ,he's on my side of the big pond :thumbsup
it's an Auto parts chain/box store
VHT® - Engine Enamel
Gold
Part Number: SP132
Line: VHT
manufacturer's defect warranty
• UPC: 10155001326
• High Temperature
• Universal Gold
• 11 Oz. Aerosol
The Can Says it will do up to 900 Deg.
Cleaned and polished alternator inside and out. Cleaned and polished Ground and hot lead. Finished front brake lines. Cooling system cleaned, sanded, painted and put back together. Cleaned, sanded, and painted skid plate. polished pipes
Just some of the LED lighting changes.. ( All Turn Signals, Dash Lights, Running Lights installed in the bottom of the Head Lights )
I'm like'n this thread! :thumbsup
Thx, I hope to be riding it in less than a week!
Test fit tonight.... Can't get the tank on with out taking the handle bar risers off ..... unless there a trick I don't know.
Great work. Hope it zooms good for you.
Quote from: jeffcrigler on March 19, 2013, 08:20:28 PM
Just some of the LED lighting changes.. ( All Turn Signals, Dash Lights, Running Lights installed in the bottom of the Head Lights )
So did you change the light sockets too (looks like maybe in the photos)?? FWIW I installed LED's in all the instruments on my own Tiger and found bulbs to fit the stock sockets at superbrightleds
After some experimentation used green for the speedo, white for the tach, red for fuel and temp....also used green LED's for the turn and neutral indicators, BIG improvement
Very nice work on your bike
I bought some LEDs also from SuperBright but found a quad set for each socket ( except the clock and tach) from my local auto parts store ( I soldered those into the tack and clock) very bright
And now a picture of on of my prize finds .. My wife bought it for me off Craig's list
In case you can't see it its a rare Triumph watch
Mostly finished.... Did about 200 Miles today .... May change front sprocket for a little more top end
Hey looks like ya had a friend go with you! :thumbsup Way to go, looks great! Nothing like put'n something back together better than before! :XXsunsmile
Rod
Wife .. She loves it
What a cracking thread :notworthy superb work and what a result :thumbsup
Howdy Jeff,
I am your neighbor to the East in Daphne Al.
Your rebuild looks to be going great :thumbsup
Thx guys and howdy neighbor ....Will post finished pic's ... Panniers finished and have already put 2000 miles on bike .... did 500 in one day .... only a few small things to take care of now
Now with panniers
Great thread and inspiring build-up! You bike looks great!
Back from the dead!
Exceptional work. That's one handsome Tiger.
Thx guys .. A totally rewarding project .. Just finished an air box and muffler mod .. Loads of fun and tons of looks from the Harley guys as I scream past them with only ver small Triumph stickers they stop and ask what is it ..
Just a final pic from Dauphine Island
great looking bike. Are you liking the non decal look? I'm kind of torn as to put them back on after a respray.
Yes I have 7 small emblems on the bike
And if you don't know what it is you probably drive a Harley