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#41
Engine and Transmission / Late 955/1050 clutch help
Last post by TigerShark - October 06, 2024, 02:38:14 PMBought a 2006 Tiger 955 with 25k miles 3 years ago. This model year uses the 1050 clutch assembly.
At 58k miles, there was no measurable clutch plate wear.
I'm running Mobil 1 15w-50.
At 86k miles, I filed down the notches worn into the clutch basket fingers, and I installed the upgraded T1171234 Lifter Piece, which has the spiral groove.
That was now 22k miles ago, and while the clutch drag issue improved somewhat, I've begun a practice which I've found even more helpful:
Two or three times per outing, I grab the clutch and take the revs up to 4 or 5 grand for 5-10 seconds. The idea is to propel that oil through that groove in the lifter piece, into the clutch pack, where the plates are loosely separated, because of the squeezed lever. (If you have ever disassembled the Tiger clutch, you will notice that the most inboard clutch plates are the least lubricated.)
Obviously, this practice can be done while coasting or decelerating, or just pulling over somewhere - I generally avoid doing it at intersections so that those behind me are not suffering from my TOR exhaust.
The resulting easy and slippery finding of neutral, and the slick shifting, has been so obvious that I would suggest this practice before upgrading the lifter piece.
It is my humble opinion that the amount of time that the clutch plates are separated during normal riding is simply not enough for sufficient lubrication without doing this technique.
At 58k miles, there was no measurable clutch plate wear.
I'm running Mobil 1 15w-50.
At 86k miles, I filed down the notches worn into the clutch basket fingers, and I installed the upgraded T1171234 Lifter Piece, which has the spiral groove.
That was now 22k miles ago, and while the clutch drag issue improved somewhat, I've begun a practice which I've found even more helpful:
Two or three times per outing, I grab the clutch and take the revs up to 4 or 5 grand for 5-10 seconds. The idea is to propel that oil through that groove in the lifter piece, into the clutch pack, where the plates are loosely separated, because of the squeezed lever. (If you have ever disassembled the Tiger clutch, you will notice that the most inboard clutch plates are the least lubricated.)
Obviously, this practice can be done while coasting or decelerating, or just pulling over somewhere - I generally avoid doing it at intersections so that those behind me are not suffering from my TOR exhaust.
The resulting easy and slippery finding of neutral, and the slick shifting, has been so obvious that I would suggest this practice before upgrading the lifter piece.
It is my humble opinion that the amount of time that the clutch plates are separated during normal riding is simply not enough for sufficient lubrication without doing this technique.
#42
Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) / The Girly is too small for me
Last post by Ossian - October 05, 2024, 04:44:55 PMWhen I was younger and more flexible I could adapt to my bike, but now I find I have to sit on the rear seat to be comfortable and of course the ridge at the back of the front saddle causes agony.
So what I am asking is does anybody have a really scruffy front seat for sale that I could adapt to my requirements ?
I really don't want to chop the (original) seat that I have as it is in pristine condition.
My plan is to bond the two seats together and make a contour to make it easy to move around (front to rear) depending on where the aches and agony may appear !
So what I am asking is does anybody have a really scruffy front seat for sale that I could adapt to my requirements ?
I really don't want to chop the (original) seat that I have as it is in pristine condition.
My plan is to bond the two seats together and make a contour to make it easy to move around (front to rear) depending on where the aches and agony may appear !
#43
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.
#44
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.
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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.
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#45
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.
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im interested in these seat covers
please call brian 772-323-4257
#46
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.
#47
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 
#48
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: Tiger mods
Last post by London_Phil - September 20, 2024, 11:58:57 AMI admire your commitment....
#49
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.
#50
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.
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