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#31
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: Ignition Coil?
Last post by Aeschere - October 29, 2024, 08:48:44 PMHello,
It has been a while since I was last active or have ridden my Tiger. I still need to get around to replacing the coils. It seems that the Honda CBR600RR has the same coils, and those are cheaper, and easier to find than the Triumph 600TT coils.
However, I am confused about how to connect the stick coils. They have different connectors than the current coils and I don't have enough electrical experience to go on by intuition.
Does anyone have some pictures of how to perform such an exchange?
Thanks in advance!
It has been a while since I was last active or have ridden my Tiger. I still need to get around to replacing the coils. It seems that the Honda CBR600RR has the same coils, and those are cheaper, and easier to find than the Triumph 600TT coils.
However, I am confused about how to connect the stick coils. They have different connectors than the current coils and I don't have enough electrical experience to go on by intuition.
Does anyone have some pictures of how to perform such an exchange?
Thanks in advance!
#32
Speaking Of Bikes... / Re: BMW RT1200
Last post by ghulst - October 26, 2024, 04:45:08 PMIt would be interesting to compare the Tiger 1200 with the 800. I have understood that it feels a lot heavier than the 800. And then the comparison to the RT might be interesting as well. But the Tiger 800 is a great bike. It just misses that cruise control. 
#33
Speaking Of Bikes... / Re: BMW RT1200
Last post by Lee337 - October 26, 2024, 12:59:18 PMA confession!
A couple of weeks ago I looked at a BMW RT1200rt
I was having a chat with one of my work colleagues as we also use the BMW R1200rt as part of our operational fleet. Not only does he ride one for work, he also has one in his garage for personal use.
Having now ridden the BMW back to back with my Tiger 800XC, you may be asking 'is Lee about to desery Triumph, is he about to jump ship and join 90% of the local Advanced Motorcyclists in his area & switch to BMW?
Short answer - No!
Can't see a reason why I should. The Tiger suits my riding style and to be fair, the only real advantage I can see is the cruise control (my right hand can sometimes cramp up when riding long distances) and if/when I do change bikes, it will have one.
But so does the newer Tigers
I also looked at a Tiger 1200 & if I wanted to go up in engine size, I'd be tempted to get one of those.
A couple of weeks ago I looked at a BMW RT1200rt
I was having a chat with one of my work colleagues as we also use the BMW R1200rt as part of our operational fleet. Not only does he ride one for work, he also has one in his garage for personal use.
Having now ridden the BMW back to back with my Tiger 800XC, you may be asking 'is Lee about to desery Triumph, is he about to jump ship and join 90% of the local Advanced Motorcyclists in his area & switch to BMW?
Short answer - No!
Can't see a reason why I should. The Tiger suits my riding style and to be fair, the only real advantage I can see is the cruise control (my right hand can sometimes cramp up when riding long distances) and if/when I do change bikes, it will have one.
But so does the newer Tigers
I also looked at a Tiger 1200 & if I wanted to go up in engine size, I'd be tempted to get one of those.
#34
Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) / Re: Tune ECU Knowledge
Last post by Lee337 - October 19, 2024, 08:20:08 PMThe Tiger 955i runs a Sagem MC1000 ECU.There are basically 2 models, spoked wheels (early) and cast wheel (late)
Last 6 numbers are the ones you want. The switch from spoked to cast was at VIN #206546, so any VIN below this was an older spoked wheel Tiger.
I have a Blueflame exhaust on my cast wheel model (2006) running map 10173 (original map is 10172). For earlier bikes, which I suspect your's is, then you wants map 10121, which is for bikes fitted with an after market exhaust. Technically it's for a TOR *Triumph Off Road) exhaust, but the map generally works for other after market cans too. The original map for spoked wheel Tigers should be 10120.
Last 6 numbers are the ones you want. The switch from spoked to cast was at VIN #206546, so any VIN below this was an older spoked wheel Tiger.
I have a Blueflame exhaust on my cast wheel model (2006) running map 10173 (original map is 10172). For earlier bikes, which I suspect your's is, then you wants map 10121, which is for bikes fitted with an after market exhaust. Technically it's for a TOR *Triumph Off Road) exhaust, but the map generally works for other after market cans too. The original map for spoked wheel Tigers should be 10120.
#35
Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) / 2nd Girly in the stable
Last post by Tiger-ish - October 19, 2024, 07:16:24 PMThe Wife is probably going to kill me but a just bought a 2005 955i to go along with my 2006. The main reasons it has a really nice CeeBaily windscreen that is no longer available and a Corbin seat. It has roughly 63,000Km, running quite nicely, but a little ugly from a mishap with a deer. Front fairing has a grapefruit size hole, signal lights need to be replaced, side bags are beat up.
I am not sure what I am going to ultimately do with it. It may become a donor bike, or I might Part it out after I grab what I want,Parts are hard to obtain and get shipped here in Canada. Or I might just fix it up and give it to my Son or Son in Law, or sell. Roulette green, older clutch arrangement.
I am not sure what I am going to ultimately do with it. It may become a donor bike, or I might Part it out after I grab what I want,Parts are hard to obtain and get shipped here in Canada. Or I might just fix it up and give it to my Son or Son in Law, or sell. Roulette green, older clutch arrangement.
#36
Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) / Re: Tune ECU Knowledge
Last post by Cooperman1205 - October 17, 2024, 12:09:35 AMHi all my tiger runs a bit rich and it has a Blue Flame endcan i have bought the hardware and softwear to update the map but it gives vin number from -to and there are all 6 figures my vin reads (numbers only)3169350 so as a newbie i am now confused the full vin is smttg720wt3169350 i guess the question is what part of the vin are they talking about?
thanks for any replies
thanks for any replies
#37
Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) / Re: Any one have expertise owi...
Last post by Lee337 - October 11, 2024, 09:58:55 PMI 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.
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.
#38
Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) / Any one have expertise owing o...
Last post by ramiroelliot - October 11, 2024, 12:21:34 PMFirst 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?
#39
Everything Else For Sale / Tiger 885i job lot
Last post by PeteH - October 06, 2024, 04:36:21 PMJob 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
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
#40
Engine and Transmission / Re: Back from a ride and saw t...
Last post by TigerShark - October 06, 2024, 03:00:38 PMQuote from: TX_Grubby on June 23, 2024, 07:57:07 PMWent 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.
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