Triumph Tiger 800 - Page 569

CarlS · 09-18-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Yossarian™

Ah, that. I had my bike in to the dealer weeks ago for the recall. They updated it to 20496 and the recall was closed. On the Triumph site my VIN shows no outstanding recalls. I don't know if my dealer would do a no-charge update anyway since the recall ticket was closed. I feel better about just doing it myself.

I understand. Sounds good to me.

KildareMan · 09-19-2011, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Adv Grifter

I used a "Fenda-Extenda" on my DL1000 and boots stayed out of any direct spray ... keeps engine cleaner too.

I've already seen an "extender" on the Tiger 800. The Brit guy who makes the adjustable shields and other stuff may be offering one for the Tiger 800 now. Check on the UK Tiger forum. Screen name "Strada" in vendors over there.

But if you ride in rain ... good waterproof boots a must in any case. And hopefully your water proof rain pant gaiters come down to ankle point. My old Oxtar Gore Tex boots work well in rain.

The XC front fender extender fits the 800 perfectly.

Altberg Clubman Roadsters have kept my feet dry for the last 6 years. They have NEVER leaked.

http://www.altberg.co.uk/Web/motorcycle.jsp

Just finished installing some hazard flashers on the 800. Need them for triathlon work.

Homemade waterproof switch housing

blacktiger · 09-19-2011, 04:31 AM

Just got back from having the 6K service done along with having new centre stand springs and the new tune installed.

Firstly I'll just say that my bike didn't have the "stalling" issue. So.............
It does seem to have a smoother pick up off a closed throttle but the biggest change I noticed was that the revs rise slightly as you let out the clutch with it in gear. I thought that it could be a new feature to help prevent stalling when pulling away so, as an experiment, I tried riding along up hill with a closed throttle. Now, parts of my street is at about 1in5 or a 20% grade and it pulled up that on idle with my right hand off the grip. WOW!

Apart from those two things nothing has changed. It still goes like a good 'un.

soph9 · 09-19-2011, 04:44 AM

the new tune had to raise the idle because it was when it dipped below 1200 RPM's is when it stalled for us. The bike could not hold an idle so I would assume part of the tune has adjusted the throttle position sensor.

motosickle2000 · 09-19-2011, 05:27 AM

How did you wire that switch in? Does it connect to the stock harness and if so, did you have to splice it?

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Originally Posted by KildareMan

The XC front fender extender fits the 800 perfectly.

Altberg Clubman Roadsters have kept my feet dry for the last 6 years. They have NEVER leaked.

http://www.altberg.co.uk/Web/motorcycle.jsp

Just finished installing some hazard flashers on the 800. Need them for triathlon work.

Homemade waterproof switch housing

CarlS · 09-19-2011, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by soph9

the new tune had to raise the idle because it was when it dipped below 1200 RPM's is when it stalled for us. The bike could not hold an idle so I would assume part of the tune has adjusted the throttle position sensor.

It also may have changed the stepper motor outputs.

blacktiger · 09-19-2011, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by soph9

the new tune had to raise the idle because it was when it dipped below 1200 RPM's is when it stalled for us. The bike could not hold an idle so I would assume part of the tune has adjusted the throttle position sensor.

Well, strangely, my idle speed is lower now than it was before. 1100~1200 before, around 1000 now. But the amazing thing was how it climbed that hill on tick over.

Lion BR · 09-19-2011, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by blacktiger

Well, strangely, my idle speed is lower now than it was before. 1100~1200 before, around 1000 now. But the amazing thing was how it climbed that hill on tick over.

What I noticed from the new software is similar. Off idle it accelerates more smoothly: no more hesitation, no more stalling, more power? But the fuel consumption changed. I have 3,500 miles on my bike. It was improving fuel consumption gradually. It started at 42 mpg and it was getting close to 49mpg when I took it in for the recall. After the new code was installed it went down to 45 mpg. But I only have done 250 miles after the new code, so let's wait and see.

Unrelated to this subject, this is a video I posted on the Tiger picture thread, of the Tiger on a dirt road I came upon while returning from a trip yesterday.

when the road bends · 09-19-2011, 08:57 AM

i would like to go back to the stock map with my arrow can. The arrow map didnt make much of a performance gain, but it worked against my gas mileage. Arrow can + stock map I was getting 63mpg!

Would running the bike lean adversely affect the engine in some way?

Yossarian™ · 09-19-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by when the road bends

i would like to go back to the stock map with my arrow can. The arrow map didnt make much of a performance gain, but it worked against my gas mileage. Arrow can + stock map I was getting 63mpg!

Would running the bike lean adversely affect the engine in some way?

If it is too lean, then most definitely!

Lion BR · 09-19-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by when the road bends

i would like to go back to the stock map with my arrow can. The arrow map didnt make much of a performance gain, but it worked against my gas mileage. Arrow can + stock map I was getting 63mpg!

Would running the bike lean adversely affect the engine in some way?

I get 63 mpg: on a downhill, wind from the back, 50 mph.
How did you manage that?

soph9 · 09-19-2011, 12:15 PM

63 mpg? Very curious how you were getting that mileage out of your Tiger....we got more like low 40's at best over 44 days and 14,000 KM later.

CarlS · 09-19-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion BR

What I noticed from the new software is similar. Off idle it accelerates more smoothly: no more hesitation, no more stalling, more power? But the fuel consumption changed. I have 3,500 miles on my bike. It was improving fuel consumption gradually. It started at 42 mpg and it was getting close to 49mpg when I took it in for the recall. After the new code was installed it went down to 45 mpg. But I only have done 250 miles after the new code, so let's wait and see.

Unrelated to this subject, this is a video I posted on the Tiger picture thread, of the Tiger on a dirt road I came upon while returning from a trip yesterday.

Nice ride. Those look like some great roads to explore.

Quote:

Originally Posted by when the road bends

i would like to go back to the stock map with my arrow can. The arrow map didnt make much of a performance gain, but it worked against my gas mileage. Arrow can + stock map I was getting 63mpg!

Would running the bike lean adversely affect the engine in some way?

It certainly can. I would rather be too rich than too lean. Lean = heat.

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Originally Posted by soph9

63 mpg? Very curious how you were getting that mileage out of your Tiger....we got more like low 40's at best over 44 days and 14,000 KM later.

I have that same question . In 3000 miles, my mileage is very similar to what yours was.

ButtonPushingMonkey · 09-19-2011, 05:08 PM

Notice anything different?

Yossarian™ · 09-19-2011, 06:57 PM

Too small, can't see.

09-19-2011, 04:31 AM	#8523
blacktiger Tigers R great. Joined: Nov 2005 Location: St.Leonards on Sea, England. Oddometer: 2,524	Tune 020630 800xc observations. Just got back from having the 6K service done along with having new centre stand springs and the new tune installed. Firstly I'll just say that my bike didn't have the "stalling" issue. So............. It does seem to have a smoother pick up off a closed throttle but the biggest change I noticed was that the revs rise slightly as you let out the clutch with it in gear. I thought that it could be a new feature to help prevent stalling when pulling away so, as an experiment, I tried riding along up hill with a closed throttle. Now, parts of my street is at about 1in5 or a 20% grade and it pulled up that on idle with my right hand off the grip. WOW! Apart from those two things nothing has changed. It still goes like a good 'un. __________________ 2002 Tiger955i in black, 68500 miles. 2012 Tiger800XC in black, 19000 miles. Bike history [(N) = bought new] :- YAS1, RD350B(N), XS750(N), XT500, XJ650(N), XJ900S(N), CBX750, XL185S, XR250RF, XR600, 600LC4, TDR250, R100GS, TS200R, Tiger955i(N), Scrambler900efi, Tiger800XC(N)...

09-19-2011, 04:44 AM	#8524
soph9 Bike Addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada Oddometer: 1,980	the new tune had to raise the idle because it was when it dipped below 1200 RPM's is when it stalled for us. The bike could not hold an idle so I would assume part of the tune has adjusted the throttle position sensor. __________________ Cheryl & Leslie's 44 day Tiger 800XC Alaska ADV OUR BLOG 2010 F650GS Cross Country RR '13 BMW F800GS

09-19-2011, 08:57 AM	#8529
when the road bends hello Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Seattle Oddometer: 434	i would like to go back to the stock map with my arrow can. The arrow map didnt make much of a performance gain, but it worked against my gas mileage. Arrow can + stock map I was getting 63mpg! Would running the bike lean adversely affect the engine in some way? __________________ Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads.

09-19-2011, 12:15 PM	#8532
soph9 Bike Addict Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada Oddometer: 1,980	63 mpg? Very curious how you were getting that mileage out of your Tiger....we got more like low 40's at best over 44 days and 14,000 KM later. __________________ Cheryl & Leslie's 44 day Tiger 800XC Alaska ADV OUR BLOG 2010 F650GS Cross Country RR '13 BMW F800GS

09-19-2011, 05:08 PM	#8534
ButtonPushingMonkey Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Oddometer: 44	white trash beautifull Notice anything different?

09-19-2011, 06:57 PM	#8535
Yossarian™ Deputy Cultural Attaché Joined: Jul 2007 Location: the 'Ha Oddometer: 8,142	Too small, can't see. __________________ Successfully surviving motorcycling since 1976.

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