Greetings and Salutations, noob here to this site! First IÌd like to let you all know how I managed to arrive at this site:
I am a die hard DS adventure rider whoÌs play ground is Idaho, SE Oregon and North Nevada, I ride and am loyal to my KLR 650. Well on my way home yesterday from work I swung into the Local BMW/Triumph/Aprilia dealership to pick up some winter gloves, well one thing lead to another and I took the last remaining 06 Tiger 955i for a test ride, and IÌll be damned if that thing didnÌt find itÌs way into my garage, and to think I always wanted a Beemer!
Well I feel guilty cause itÌs parked next to my trusty KLR, but OMG what a smooth ride with an amazing power band. This brings me to this site and my query; As a neophyte I am concerned as to the reliability of this amazing triple threat engine, so IÌm asking all you SMEÌs what is the satisfiation factor others are having with this machine? The reason I ask is IÌve be riding for 30+ year and I remember back in the seventies
Triumph thumpers were beasts that had a lot of problems, this is not like me because I research first and I bought this Tiger on a ride and a whim.
I think with this machine I may be doing many more long road trips!
Mate you arguably just bought the best bike on the planet. !!!
Disapointment is not an option.
My DR350 is now running poorly due to not being run since I bought the Tiger. Your results may vary (but I doubt it).
Had 0 trouble with the engine. 05 and 26000 miles, used daily all year round in uk winters. and i dont treat it lightly and allways 2 up..... ok well just me but im a fat git.
Also its mild tuned, remaped, blueflame race pipe, o2 bypass, KnN filter, 17 front sprocket.
Love the bike.
16000 miles. I am in total awe of this engine. It seems to be still getting smoother. Fantastic linear power delivery and a really flat torque curve.
For me the Tiger represents the perfect bike - one-up, two up, commuting, blasting around, shit road surfaces - it doesn't matter, its fantastic at everything.
I have put 11,000 on my 06 in the past 8 months. Not one problem to date.
Beat'cha Bloaker. This afternoon I'll cross over 13K - since March.
I just want to say thanks to all you subject matter experts out there for the info provided. the testimonials post here as to the engine reliability will let me sleep better knowing that.
After a couple of hundred miles I can attest to the fun factor as being way up on the integer scale of fun; I think under my helmet I must have looked like the cheshire cat. I now believe I have a name for the tiger..."Whistler"!
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/idahosam/PB190042.jpg)
36k on mine as of last sunday and not even a stutter
Passed 48,000 miles on my old injected 900, with it's inferior engine design. In that time I've had a dodgy oil pressure switch and a crankcase breather seal replaced. Both cheaply and easily fixed.
Wasions said:
My DR350 is now running poorly due to not being run since I bought the Tiger. Your results may vary (but I doubt it). (unquote)
I'm with Wasions on this one, I've only put 1000 on the Fj since I got the Tiger but have racked up 23000 since June. Sometimes the FJ is a bit hard to start after sitting for a week or two.
The only problem I've had with the Tiger was due to a @#$%^ mechanic in Perth who pinched the HP quik connect fitting 'O' ring when he serviced the bike in Perth. We were very lucky it waited until Adeliade before it blew out, wouldn't have been pretty on the Nullabor :evil:
Get a good mechanic and this bike rocks!
CHeers
I have the same two bikes. You are a man of impeccable taste!
My Tiger in Mexico...
(http://joeberkphotography.com/1893314-R1-036-16A.jpg)
My KLR in California...
(http://joeberkphotography.com/GRR30JUL06-07.jpg)
Quote from: "Advwannabe"I got the Tiger but have racked up 23000 since June.
Damn! I thought my 11K was good for a bike bought in April. I broke my collar bone on an RC51 in May - so that took me off the bike for 6 weeks, but damn - 23000!?!?
Quote from: "gatling"I have the same two bikes. You are a man of impeccable taste!
My Tiger in Mexico...
(http://joeberkphotography.com/1893314-R1-036-16A.jpg)
My KLR in California...
(http://joeberkphotography.com/GRR30JUL06-07.jpg)
Yes two great steeds for the stable, each with it's own speciality
Hey Bloaker,
Nice bike to bin! Sorry about the RC51, hope you are both o.k
13k of those were on the one trip and I think I may be cheating a bit: Kilometers not miles. Still really happy with the bike touring, running down a dirt road or even trying to keep a sports bike in sight.
Wouldn't mind a KLR as a second bike though, ideal for the Territory!
Cheers[/quote]
Welcome to Tiger Ownership!
My 02 tiger is just ticking over to 60000 Kms (due for its first big service)
with no problems so far, including some serious desert miles in outback South Australia.
You might want to piss off those crappy plastic fittings coming out of the fuel injection pump in the tank though, they tend to crack after a while, as you have to disconnect them each time to clean the air filter.
Bmvtom wrote:
QuoteYou might want to piss off those crappy plastic fittings coming out of the fuel injection pump in the tank though, they tend to crack after a while, as you have to disconnect them each time to clean the air filter.
What's your suggested solution? I have the factory retro fitted metal fittings on my 02 but I think one half is stil plastic.
I'm foolishly going to chase a pack of thumpers around the deserts and ranges in SA in June this year. Any set up suggestions?
Cheers
I've forgotten my manners Idhosam,
Belated welcome and thanks for the pics of your bikes. I'm a bit jealous of the KLR but no finanace department approval is pending
Cheers
Quote from: "Advwannabe"I've forgotten my manners Idhosam,
Belated welcome and thanks for the pics of your bikes. I'm a bit jealous of the KLR but no finanace department approval is pending
Cheers
No problem! Didn't bother me I've been busy with my new kitty to think of such things. it's winter here I am salivating better weather I believe it's your summer eh Ride on.
:D May of 06 I purchase my new Tiger 10,000 mile into her now and she has not let me down other than the rotors which were replaced for free. How long will she last ? All I can say it's the only mill I have ever owned that is both Oil and liquid cooled so my thought is she can go the distance. I would like to know of any Tiger that has gone say over the 100 K marker with not major overhaul.
Hey Sam,
You and I share a few things in common! DS riding, for one, and our bikes. I own a 2003 KLR 650, and a year after I bought that, I purchased a 2005 Tiger. I love them both!
The questions you asked were good, but you really don't have to worry about longer trips. I rode mine from Indiana, back to California, with three 600 mile days in the mix. The handling, the smooth ride, the balanced beauty of the powerband...*sigh* Good stuff! I bought it for the express purpose of being my personal 'guide bike' when I lead tours for my company.
As for the old-school Triumphs, you're right: they weren't working correctly unless there was a puddle of oil underneath them. These new-school bikes are sealed up beautifully.
Welcome to the club...=)
Dug Shelby
I couldn't let this thread go without comment........Sir, you have what I consider the best motorcycle stable available..... You will no doubt have a great love affair with the big cat, yet when things get mucky the Mighty KLR will pull you through.....
I presently ride an '05 Tiger, but alas recently had my KLR ('03) stolen.... :evil: If it weren't for the analgesic effect of a blast on a Tiger :D The mourning period might have been much longer......I do plan however to replace the KLR for the daily commute and back country pissing about.....Great choices both my friend....
Steve
Dug,
Dsing is my first love, I spend a lot of time Ïon the roads less traveledÓ mostly solo. Regarding your road trip on the Tiger that is a great testament; my first long road trip was in 1975 on a new 75 HD sportster from Florida to El Paso TX, but that a beer drinking story.
I am truly starting to have a strong affection for my new kitty; thus far itÌs been a sheer joy to ride(smooooth power band). In all my research I cannot find one negative about TriumphÌs triple series, must be a tribute to Hinkley.
Yea in the days of old we use to say what do Harleys and Triumphs have in common; if you park the bike and donÌt have a puddle of oil under it youÌre out of oil
I sort of envy your ability to turn your love of riding into a vocation; IÌd love to start something like that up here as I know so many backcountry places to ride.
To TRKTEK, Thank you, while I am eagerly awaiting spring to really ride my new kitty I can assure you the KLR will not go to pasture as I live in a DS Mecca.
Quoteas I live in a DS Mecca.
You really don't have to rub it in, do ya'? :cry:
Mike
Quote from: "speedjunkie"Quoteas I live in a DS Mecca.
You really don't have to rub it in, do ya'? :cry:
Mike
Well didn't mean to but...since it's winter and nothing to do...
Check these out:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174895 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174895)
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180439 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180439)
:P
Now that's just plain cruel! :(
Mike
Quote from: "speedjunkie"Now that's just plain cruel! :(
Mike
speedjunkie, your welcome! so, when you coming out for a ride through some of the best DS riding anywhere. Got a Hells Canyon/Wallowa valley OR ride in the works for May :D