Tiger 955i - Your Opinions

[Rusty Rocket]

Originally Posted by Idahosam

A very underrated Motorcycle, I just do not understand why it's not more popular, That said, the Tiger 800 is selling like hot cakes out here..

My guess is the way they look. It takes a while to get used to the fuel tank. Kinda looks like Salvadore Dali designed it.










But I'm still a fan.

[Idahosam]

Originally Posted by Rusty Rocket

My guess is the way they look. It takes a while to get used to the fuel tank. Kinda looks like Salvadore Dali designed it.



But I'm still a fan.

Look at my pic above again, sexy to me, just very well-endowed But yea I can kinda see the Dali surrealistic value there too.

[victor441]

Originally Posted by Idahosam

I will say this:


I have a 06 I purchased new it now has 22,000 Miles on it, and has been the most rock solid bike I own. I had a radiator cap go bad and caused some over heating (boiling) easy fix at any automotive store. one headlight bulb burn out at 16K again easy fix and recommend doing both if your doing it.

The overflow tank had a connector break this to was an easy fix at the local ACE store. Oil change is easy-peasy straight forward, oil filters I use is a PH6017A and I have been running Rotella T6 5w40 both easily available at Walmart. (can do a quick change on the road in the Wally parking lot, and the automotive department may loan you a pan and dispose of the oil.

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As for what to look for; the standard condition of the drive line, and aesthetics etc.

Good luck!



A very underrated Motorcycle, I just do not understand why it's not more popular, That said, the Tiger 800 is selling like hot cakes out here..

I have a 2006 and love it too but wanted to comment on the radiator cap. From what I've read the Stant cap that was once recommended and is commonly stocked in auto parts stores has been changed and no longer fits right. Another old thread recommended a Subaru cap and I bought one from a dealer recently and it works fine and was only $10, the Subaru PN is 45137AE00B There is more info on all this at http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=830264

[Rusty Rocket]

Originally Posted by Idahosam

Look at my pic above again, sexy to me, just very well-endowed But yea I can kinda see the Dali surrealistic value there too.

I like the looks, now. When I first started looking at them as a possible purchase as an Adventure bike, I was not as accepting of the fueltank's looks.

Don't have'ta look at it if you're ridin' it.

[oliwoof]

I bought a new one in 2006 which has now done 56k and apart from a throttle position sensor and steering head bearings it has proved to be a reliable and comfy bike. Took it to Morocco last year and it survived well, managed to dent the front cast rim and one of the footrest bolts sheared but that was it.
Things I don't like are the rubbish lights, even with them wired in tandem, crap dash display and poor front brake but it does pull up well if you pull the lever hard enough. As for the rad cap I just reversed the rubber seal and it has never been a problem since.

[Open Gate]

Hello form Canada. New to ADV and new to me 2005 Tiger last AUG. Love the Tiger, I have had a lot of bikes( BMWs, Buells and Jap) This Tiger is my Favorite. Lots of Smooth Torque, Lots of Storage & Comfy. My British Racing Green Tiger is 48000 km young and going strong.

I ride it to work mots days 50km each way ,Planing some 4-5000 km trips this summer and can't wait.

If I figure out how to post pictures here I will show it off.


Cheers

[Coachgeo]

Never liked the Girlies tank. Reminds me of the sweet Green Girlie below.........

[DC,Chad]

Originally Posted by Open Gate

Hello form Canada. New to ADV and new to me 2005 Tiger last AUG. Love the Tiger, I have had a lot of bikes( BMWs, Buells and Jap) This Tiger is my Favorite. Lots of Smooth Torque, Lots of Storage & Comfy. My British Racing Green Tiger is 48000 km young and going strong.

I ride it to work mots days 50km each way ,Planing some 4-5000 km trips this summer and can't wait.

If I figure out how to post pictures here I will show it off.


Cheers

hello and welcome

[keystiger]

Welcome from South Alabama.
Congrats on the new ride. Your gonna love it!

[bobnoxious67]

Originally Posted by Idahosam

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I was cleaning out my storage and found the OEM panniers in there ( been in there since 08). Anyone interested....... for a price of course



A very underrated Motorcycle, I just do not understand why it's not more popular, That said, the Tiger 800 is selling like hot cakes out here..

How much?

[Idahosam]

Originally Posted by bobnoxious67

How much?

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[Drunk_Uncle]

I have a cooling issue on mine and hoping its the radiator cap. I believe it is still original as the only mod to the bike was a Cee Baily windshield. It gets hot city driving but once over 45mph it cools right off. So I believe its either radiator cap not keeping pressure or a thermostat stuck open.

I started it for the first time since October and let it idle, it almost overflowed the bottle and the fan only kicked on for a second when I turned off the bike. So my other guess is a bad temp sensor to turn on the fan.

We'll see. Unfortunately it won't get ridden until 13 monthes from now. No point renewing plates and insurance for 30 days of riding.

[victor441]

Originally Posted by oliwoof

I bought a new one in 2006 which has now done 56k and apart from a throttle position sensor and steering head bearings it has proved to be a reliable and comfy bike. Took it to Morocco last year and it survived well, managed to dent the front cast rim and one of the footrest bolts sheared but that was it.
Things I don't like are the rubbish lights, even with them wired in tandem, crap dash display and poor front brake but it does pull up well if you pull the lever hard enough. As for the rad cap I just reversed the rubber seal and it has never been a problem since.

Agree that the headlights and instrument lighting are not so good but was able to improve them by using plus headlight bulbs (at stock 55/60 wattage) and installing LED's in the instruments.....after some experimentation went with green for the speedo, white for the tach, and red for fuel and temp

[Idahosam]

Originally Posted by Drunk_Uncle

I have a cooling issue on mine and hoping its the radiator cap. I believe it is still original as the only mod to the bike was a Cee Baily windshield. It gets hot city driving but once over 45mph it cools right off. So I believe its either radiator cap not keeping pressure or a thermostat stuck open.

I started it for the first time since October and let it idle, it almost overflowed the bottle and the fan only kicked on for a second when I turned off the bike. So my other guess is a bad temp sensor to turn on the fan.

We'll see. Unfortunately it won't get ridden until 13 monthes from now. No point renewing plates and insurance for 30 days of riding.

Bingo! change the radiator cap, also look the coolant overflow out as I had a cracked L connector too.

[Drunk_Uncle]

Thanks Idaho. I just got one in. I did go with the Triumph cap hoping any short comings have been addressed. Probably going to take it apart and install the cap next week.

On another note, I ordered the 100 dollar service manual. expecting a paperback Clymer like manual, I was pleasantly surprised. Got the nice tabbed manual with a four ring binder. Still not worth a 100 bucks, but a bit nicer than expected.