News:

Welcome to the TigerTriple forum! Over the years we have gathered lots of great information on all things Triumph Tiger. Besides that, this is a great community that is willing to help you keep your Tiger moving. So, feel welcome! Also, try the search button for answers to your questions. If you have any questions, PM me on ghulst.

Main Menu

'93 Caspian Blue

Started by 93TigerBill-2016, May 09, 2017, 08:56:46 AM

Previous topic - Next topic

93TigerBill-2016

Hi,
Back on board (see New Member intros).
A few pics - and note the (original) painted engine cases - I've only seen one other, on a '93 Red one (Gold Coast, Qld).




'93 Triumph Tiger, Caspian Blue, Blue Engine Cases
132,000 km;  IBA #45911

Nick Calne

 Very original looking bike! Nice.
Is it really an adventure bike if its wheels never see dirt?

93TigerBill-2016

Thx.
The Tiger was heavily 'farkled' before I had the Versys, now most have been removed, except the "Mustang" lowered footpegs, rear wheel hugger, and the H&B bars.
The eagle-eyed amongst the group will have seen the original stickers on the tank - indeed all original stickers in place, as well as the extended rear mudguard.
I'm careful that any mods are easily reversible.
The sprague clutch recalls (2 of) were done by the PO, easier with the top access plate on the engine.
Regards, Bill
'93 Triumph Tiger, Caspian Blue, Blue Engine Cases
132,000 km;  IBA #45911

Vinger

#3
Quote from: Timb4ox2 on January 08, 2018, 06:18:50 PM
Just noticed 132,000 Km, so not a low mileage bike either, but I suppose thats the Aussie climate for ya. According to the Testogen site my Hinkley Bible.

Awesome looking bike, simple as that. I love that blue color. Thanks for sharing the pics.

Timbox2

Just noticed 132,000 Km, so not a low mileage bike either, but I suppose thats the Aussie climate for ya. According to my Hinkley Bible,  Triumph went back to black covers the next model year (94), as they couldnt get the paint to stick properly, seems like they got it to stick to that one ok.
2016 Tiger Sport

93TigerBill-2016

Quote from: Timbox2 on January 08, 2018, 06:18:50 PM
Just noticed 132,000 Km, so not a low mileage bike either, but I suppose thats the Aussie climate for ya. According to my Hinkley Bible,  Triumph went back to black covers the next model year (94), as they couldnt get the paint to stick properly, seems like they got it to stick to that one ok.
Thx TomBox2, my 'research' showed the same, colour only on the '93's. I've only seen one other in Oz, a Red one, and in both instances, the paint adhesion is fine, although I'm careful not to be too aggressive on cleaning.
There's a fair few of the '93 Tigers in Germany apparently, a mate travels back there every two years, and notices them. Seems they sold in Germany before the UK, regs on plastic tanks it seems.
Regards, Bill
'93 Triumph Tiger, Caspian Blue, Blue Engine Cases
132,000 km;  IBA #45911

threepot

I think the 'peeling' paint issue is due to salt,and wet/damp conditions? All my bikes have been effected. Not so bad on my Daytona due to the fairing. Some BMW's suffer same?
95 Super111
96 Tiger

Sin_Tiger

The coloured casing covers on my hack are holding on better than a few black ones a lot younger.

I heard a story that it was the German importer who conviced Triumph that local owners wanted them, not for long it would seem.
I used to have long hair, took acid and went to hip joints. Now I long for hair, take antacid and need a new hip joint

Madruss

Very tidy.
Mine has half the klms but being the 5th owner, I can understand why it has so many "battlescars"
Hopefully see you on the road somewhere  :thumbsup
1996 Granite black Steamer, ahead of 40 odd others owned
Regards Russ
An ounce of luck is worth a ton of experience!

93TigerBill-2016

Hi Russ,
Love the Blue Tig, but am giving up riding (health problems, sold my T800XC recently), so deciding whether to just keep it for Triumph Rallies, or move it on. Lives in the garage, my ute outside.
Regards,
Bill
'93 Triumph Tiger, Caspian Blue, Blue Engine Cases
132,000 km;  IBA #45911

Madruss

1996 Granite black Steamer, ahead of 40 odd others owned
Regards Russ
An ounce of luck is worth a ton of experience!