No faults show on the engine management system and main dealers appear not to know the fix. I thought this may just be my bike but then heard that a friend of a friend was experiencing the same problem with his Tiger. The Tiger is a stunning looking bike which rides beautifully but is dreadfully let down by a number of failings too big to ignore.įirst off is the starter which intermittently fails or encounters problems when the engine is already warm. Good deal as there was a lot of interest in the bike, v.good condition, low mileage 7k & fully loaded. Not a necessity but fitted as got a good deal on a used pair of cases.īuying experience: Bought used from Ford & Ellis in Chesham Buckinghamshire. Do not really need as standard headlights are good but have helped in the very few misty/foggy conditions have ridden through.
Spotlights - fitted by previous owner.K&N air filter - again fitted by previous owner.Scottoiler - always fit with a chain driven bike, again fitted by previous owner.Heated grips - have Daytona (I think!) fitted by previous owner.Puig screen - Nothing wrong with standard screen but I’m tall so needed an aftermarket screen to lift the airflow.My Tiger 800XC has a Yoshimura end can fitted fitted by the previous owner. After market exhaust to reduce weight & increase power a little.Bikes with broader petrol tanks have caused issues with my hips in the past.Recommend the following: Tank is thin at junction with seat & for knees compared to other bikes which is perfect for me as i’m also relatively thin.
Seating position, I’m 6’4” so needed a bike that was tallish with good leg room.