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#41
Tiger Gallery / Re: Out & about
Last post by Lee337 - March 13, 2024, 04:36:41 PM
We too have an annual fee, the insurers call it a 'Admin' fee, then there's the 'Arrangement' fee, then the Taxman adds his 'fee'.

I'm pretty sure if I could go direct to the underwriter & not have to pay insurance premium tax (12%), my insurance would work out around half of what I actually  pay
#42
Tiger Gallery / Re: Out & about
Last post by ghulst - March 13, 2024, 08:04:14 AM
Hahahaha, insurers are great at one thing. Getting paid. ;)

In NL we now have an insurer that charges you an annual fee and then you can 'switch on or off' when you are riding. You pay extra per actual day of riding. So far they do not seem cheaper than my regular insurer that I can ride the bike year round with. However, my insurance is pretty cheap. At under €8 per month for insurance and about the same for tax per month, I cannot complain. ;)
#43
Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) / Re: Surging at 3-4k RPM
Last post by ghulst - March 13, 2024, 08:01:26 AM
If the fuel map is off, that might explain it, but then the 50-80 mile rides feel very random.
Have you tested for air leaks around the connection between carbs and engine?
#44
Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) / Re: Surging at 3-4k RPM
Last post by Flyingwombat - March 12, 2024, 09:30:56 PM
Also forgot to add why I replaced the vacuum hoses, the bike was cutting out when the clutch was pulled once warm. This isn't happening now, even though the surging is occuring.

I have plugged in TuneECU. It tells me that I have an un-registered bike and to contact them...

I have thought about the 12 minute tune but probably best not when it's 5C outside as it recommends a much higher air temp.

Now you mention fuel map. When I got the bike the fuel pressure regulator to airbox hose was not fitted. I thought that might be the mechanic, because they did a few other weird things too.
#45
Bikes for Sale / Re: Chilli Steamer 36K
Last post by ghulst - March 12, 2024, 09:19:37 PM
Well, that is worrisome...
#46
Bikes for Sale / Re: Chilli Steamer 36K
Last post by Lee337 - March 12, 2024, 08:02:36 PM
He's not been active for 9 months  :icon_eek:
#47
Bikes for Sale / Re: Chilli Steamer 36K
Last post by wyaTT37 - March 12, 2024, 05:39:13 PM
Curious minds want to know
#48
Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) / Re: Surging at 3-4k RPM
Last post by Lee337 - March 12, 2024, 02:45:06 PM
Don't know if the fuel map on the ECU could be the issue. It seem sodd that the surgeing keeps returning, almost as if the ECU is resetting itself, especialy given the distance it appears to take to upset the balance.

Sadly, I'm no ECU guru so am clutching at straws here.
#49
Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) / Surging at 3-4k RPM
Last post by Flyingwombat - March 11, 2024, 07:52:00 PM
So this started a while back on my 855i it started surging around the 3 to 4k RPM range. It was due a service so I did.

- New Battery, Oil and filters, Spark plugs
- Replaced all the worn gaskets in the airbox and around the IACV
- Cleaned Throttle bodies, IACV, Throttle springs etc.
- Balanced throttle bodies
- Replaced fuel filter
- Replaced ruptured oil drain tube in airbox
- Replaced fuel hoses
- Reconnected the airbox to fuel tank hose (which for some reason was unattached)

Was absolutely grand for about 500 miles then the surging returned.

- Balanced the throttle bodies again (balance was lost), added some loctite because screws felt loose.

After about 50 miles the surging returned.

- Was not far out of balance.
-Stripped down screws, cleaned springs, reassembled, balanced the throttle bodies, added more loctite and some silicone gasket to the screws for good measure.
- Replaced vacuum hoses.

Riding was absolutely fantastic for 80 miles, then surging worse than ever, almost bloody dropped it on a tight manoeuvre. If I hold the throttle at about 3k it's surging by 500 RPM either side, which means it's practically unrideable, and deteriorating.

Surging seems to stop at around 6k RPM.

Any ideas?
#50
Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) / Re: Replacement handle bars fo...
Last post by ghulst - March 10, 2024, 07:15:14 PM
I second Lee's suggestion for Renthal's. They make a great product. I put some of their bars on previous bikes I have owned and loved them. I would also suggest trying to see what the best fit would be for you, as you can now look for one with a bit more height or width for instance. And it won't be more expensive than going with what you had. (Plus, Renthal's are much more sturdy might you find the urge to put the Tiger to bed at some point again. ;) )