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#81
Other Triples / Re: 2008 Street Triple R
Last post by Lee337 - February 28, 2024, 11:29:44 AM
When looking to replace the heated grips on Tallulah, I opted for R&G grips. The control is not as clunky as the Oxford one & I believe the grips themselves are a little thinner. Having said that, one of the grips has recently failed after 6 years.

Not heard of Enduristan before so had a quick look at their website. They seem to have a good range of products, although a little expensive for my taste.  I had a set of soft luggage on my Aprilia, which I also used with the Blackbird, which were good for the odd weekend away. I still have a tail pack, which is probably on a par for space as the topbox on the XC, which again is an Oxford one (bearing in mind cash, or lack of it was a deciding factor when I bought it). Used it a few times but has sat in a cupboard for the past 4-5 years as I have hard luggage. To be fair, at a fraction of the weight, the only thing that stops me using it is security, having to either take it off when not with the bike, or just use it for dirty laundry.

Can't help with the suspension I'm afraid, while I weigh around 88kg, the Tiger suspension handles it OK although with the weight of my & luggage, the rear shock is set a couple of clicks off max. I upped the oil weight in the forks on the Trophy and replaced the rear shock which the Co I bought it from claim to have set specifically for the bike & weight of the rider. They asked me how heavy I was & if i rode solo when ordering the new shock.

I know there are probably settings for static sag, rebound etc, but that's a dark art, much like setting up carbs to me (or Daytona electricals). I'm sure there must be YouTubers who have done set up stuff, but I guess going to a specialist would do the job properly to your weight, riding style & usage.
#82
Other Triples / 2008 Street Triple R
Last post by ghulst - February 27, 2024, 11:11:06 PM


I feel that this bike deserves its own topic. ;) So, I bought myself an '08 Street Triple R. Now that I have it, the question is, where do I take it? I have already bought a gel saddle, as this one did not treat my bum that well on the 200km ride back home.

  • I think I want to find some crash pads/frame sliders. Any suggestions?
  • I have a GIVI rack on the back that the previous owner fitted. Any suggestions for bags to bring things for a trip of a couple of days? (I am considering a set of Enduristan soft bags...)
  • I have seen sets to fit a quick shifter. That might be interesting.
  • I am not the lightest of humans, and as the R has adjustable suspension, I would like to set that up correctly to fit me. So, I either need to figure out a way to do that, or book it in with a specialist.
  • I would like to have heated grips, so I need to find out whether there are there original Triumph heated grips and whether I can find some of those. (I have a set of new Oxford heated grips lying around, but I would like to have something more subtle on the handlebars than the massive Oxford operating panel. Also, I have seen suggestions to replace the two cans with one lower exhaust to save 15kg. But I would like something that is pretty quiet as I have neighbours that I would like to stay friends with. ;) 

Any and all suggestions are welcome.
#83
Tiger 1200's (2011 - Now Tigers) / Re: The reveal: the new Tiger ...
Last post by ghulst - February 26, 2024, 03:45:40 PM
Here BMW Netherlands has you pay 33% up front, then finance 33% and then pay 33% at the end. The 33% that's financed goes at a very low percentage. During covid BMW Bank did it at 1%, at the moment it sits at 4.8% where all other motorcycle financing at other banks is currently at 9 or 10%. That pulls in a lot of customers. Especially business customers. And BMW NL makes as much money with BMW Bank as it does selling bikes. ;) If Triumph would be doing that, they might become more equal in sales as well. ;)
#84
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: 885 Balance Shaft Crinkle ...
Last post by fishnbiker - February 26, 2024, 08:20:42 AM
Quote from: London_Phil on February 23, 2024, 10:08:27 AMAvailable in US, but NLA from Triumph
https://www.ebay.com/itm/114873326765

Thanks for the hint, but that is only the circlip. It's the crinkle/wave washer I need. It cuts down on noise from the balance end play. I may talk with a machinist friend once his winter suntanning is done.
#85
Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) / Re: Dealer Tool or Tune ECU
Last post by owlmike - February 25, 2024, 06:21:38 PM
Quote from: owlmike on February 25, 2024, 06:14:33 PMWell the very nice chap at Universal-Diagnostics sent me another cable and an older TuneECU software CD and voila its connected.
It showed a few errors in the Tiger, following a YouTube tutorial i just cleared the codes and then went to start the bike to see if any codes came back but the feckin battery is flat again,
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#86
Other Triples / Re: Daysie's Diary
Last post by Lee337 - February 24, 2024, 07:31:09 PM
Been practicing '2 steps forward, 1 step back' today.

Pulled Daysie out of the garage as the sun was shining & out of the wind it was quite warm. Had the battery on a conditioner overnight so it was fully charged. Connected it up & plugged in the final replacement relay.

That's odd, the right headlight came on, ignition still, off, turned ignition on and front side light, rear right indicator, neutral & eml came on. Nothing else, no other lights, no horn, no indicators & no left headlight, no brake lights.. Unlike yesterday, no starter either although you can hear the relay click.

Pulled the fuse for the right head.ight but it stayed on. Pulled the left fuse & it went out.

Disconnected the wiring for rear lights & indicators and checked them all. The rear light bulbs were blown & bulb holders corroded. So after check8ng all the ear5hconnections & positive wires,new bulbs & holders cleaned up, I now nhave rear lights, still no brake lights though even though they worked when I refurbished the brakes.

At this point my brother turned up on  his new bike wanting to go for a ride. When packing up & showing him the bits that did work, I noticed the  headlight wasn't as bright as when I started. Battery was showing 12.74v when I started but it was now down to 12.14v. Not enough to account for the dimming bulb but suggests a short somewhere.

So, fuse pulled again, check battery, 12.14v. Turn ignition on, no iights except neutral & EML, 11.1v. Ignition off, 12.14v

Definitely a short somewhere.  Next, put Daysie away, pull Talyn J out & go for a ride.

Wonder what the battery voltage will be tomorrow?
#88
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: 885 Balance Shaft Crinkle ...
Last post by London_Phil - February 23, 2024, 10:08:27 AM
Available in US, but NLA from Triumph
https://www.ebay.com/itm/114873326765
#89
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: 885 Balance Shaft Crinkle ...
Last post by London_Phil - February 23, 2024, 10:04:01 AM
I'm happy to get them in the UK, if available, and ship to you. PM me..
Quick search however shows as NLA, and I can't see any available, sadly.
#90
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / 885 Balance Shaft Crinkle Wash...
Last post by fishnbiker - February 23, 2024, 01:46:43 AM
I am in need of a new 885 Balance Shaft Crinkle Washer, Triumph part #355200-T0301. A #3500016-T0301 circlip would likely be a good idea to have as well. You cannot see attachments on this board. It is used to minimize end play on the balance shaft. This old engine is getting noisy again & I am looking at replacement for the fourth time since 1997. Parts # 11 & 12 on the fiche.

Apparently in Canada this is now an open ended back order item. Any suggestions from the collective here? Can an old one be rejuvenated?

Thanks, Ken/Fishnbiker