20 Most Recent 1998 Triumph Tiger Questions & Answers

Block it up first so the suspension doesn't collapse. If you do not know how to get it right after putting it back together then find the "how to" online first. Easy novice job that can cause some serious safety issues.

change high beam bulb

Hi, you can get the work shop manual to your car from Haynes manual..

Check CDI and battery of your bike. Your ignition switch or starting motor might have problems get it serviced properly.

Battery checks ok? Check fuses / breakers. Need to do some tests before anyone can really help you out. Pick up a cheap voltmeter from radio shack or autozone. Anybody who wants to troubleshoot an electrical problem should have this tool. Let me know about that battery voltage and those fuses and well move on from there.

I would recommend Metzeler Tourances. They are good in all conditions and last very well.

give it away

First, do you have fuel, and then do you have spark at the plugs. Check the source.

A service manual is a valuable tool with an aging bike. I suggest the dealer/mfr. or Clymer books. In the meantime, go to the library reference section...646 stacks should have what you need.

Become a member (if you aren't already) at tigertriple.com and post a want in the Steamers section. When I see it, I'll PM you with a copy of the schematic.--Sinn'

shifting pawl bad or in spring weak or pins missing from rotor drum

Try this http://www.triumphnet.com/st/faq/paint/index.html

http://www.triumphnet.com/st/faq/paint/index.html

ok if you have a modern motor bike the with efi the cap vents air in to the tank stopping it from sucking in check your cap is venting. this hapened to meon my hog new cap fixed it.

Hi, Check that temp switch. replace if nescessary. If the engine is running too hot change the thermostat for a colder one. Good luck.

Let a mechanic/dealer look at it

The carb is either out of adjust (too lean) or you have clogged jets and are in need of a thorough carb cleaning. The engine is starving for fuel.

Yes it will cause overheating. It sounds as if either the fan is open circuit or there is no power getting to the switch.
Hope that helps.

it's been a while, and there always a different spec depending which manual you got, preset 17 thou for exhaust and 14 thou for intake, run engine till warm , if still noisy let engine cool and tighten a couple of thou each, repeat if necessary, it sound wishy washy but it has worked for me in the past