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Forum: Beasts 04-28-2013, 11:47 AM
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Posted By Simon Smith
Mine vibrated after the First service, slackened...

Mine vibrated after the First service, slackened the chain off a fraction and it stopped. Since then I have checked the tension regularly and it hasn't loosened off since, so it seems to help with...
Forum: Beasts 01-21-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17,136
Views: 2,757,299
Posted By Simon Smith
The flints we get on the chalk downs won't dent...

The flints we get on the chalk downs won't dent your oil filter, they will go straight through it. I had one pierce the coolant filter on my Ford tractor once, and I lost half the coolant in the...
Forum: Beasts 11-19-2012, 10:59 PM
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Posted By Simon Smith
Legally wrong in the UK too, parts have to be to...

Legally wrong in the UK too, parts have to be to the same specification as the manufacturers, but any "competent person" can do the work.
Forum: Beasts 10-23-2012, 11:44 AM
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Posted By Simon Smith
:stupid You don't even know the ABS is...

:stupid

You don't even know the ABS is there unless you get yourself into the situation that you need it. Works far better than the so called superior system used on most cars, which don't seem...
Forum: Beasts 05-13-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 17,136
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Posted By Simon Smith
You need to install the latest version of...

You need to install the latest version of tuneecu, the newest maps won't work on the old version.
Forum: Australia 05-11-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,946
Posted By Simon Smith
Just found this thread looking for info on the...

Just found this thread looking for info on the Derbi adventure. My lodger has just passed his cbt and is therefore limited to 125cc and 15hp for the time being (yes we have 3 tests in England) and...
Forum: Europe 05-03-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,190
Posted By Simon Smith
Quite agree about trying things on, but luckily...

Quite agree about trying things on, but luckily for me Helmet City are only a five minute ride or a 20 minute walk from my house.
Forum: Beasts 04-18-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 17,136
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Posted By Simon Smith
Being on a very tight budget, I got these...

Being on a very tight budget, I got these http://www.helmetcity.co.uk/Richa-Explorer-Trouser-Grey-Black_AN82Z.aspx

And this...
Forum: Beasts 03-02-2012, 10:00 AM
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Posted By Simon Smith
I have fiddled with that in the past, but forgot...

I have fiddled with that in the past, but forgot you could choose between imp and US, But is it possible that some US owners have it set on imperial without knowing? Could it default back to imperial...
Forum: Beasts 03-02-2012, 08:24 AM
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Posted By Simon Smith
From what I have read, it would seem the onboard...

From what I have read, it would seem the onboard computer calculates fuel consumption in imperial gallons rather than US, as mine seems to be about right. Average around 50mpg (imperial gallon)
...
Forum: Beasts 02-11-2012, 02:51 AM
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Posted By Simon Smith
To add to that, I'm not sure if the DIY ones are...

To add to that, I'm not sure if the DIY ones are very good, bearing in mind how much the one in our workshop cost :eek1

Your local garden machinery shop should have one as we need to clean carbs...
Forum: Beasts 02-01-2012, 12:31 PM
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Posted By Simon Smith
I went for the XC mainly because it looked right...

I went for the XC mainly because it looked right to me, and for the better suspension. I don't ride off road much but most of our "roads" around here might as well be with 6" deep potholes, missing...
Forum: Beasts 01-23-2012, 11:27 AM
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Posted By Simon Smith
Takes me all of two or three seconds to switch...

Takes me all of two or three seconds to switch ABS off after stopping compared to half a second with a switch. How much hurry are you in?
Forum: Beasts 01-10-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 17,136
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Posted By Simon Smith
That's two "common" problems I had never heard of...

That's two "common" problems I had never heard of before. Both with "Triumph" components made presumably in Japan by the same people who supply everyone else in the industry.

I heard the same...
Forum: Beasts 01-10-2012, 05:40 AM
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Posted By Simon Smith
Mine is just the same, been thinking about taking...

Mine is just the same, been thinking about taking it apart and having a look, but all the time it starts ir remains a "round to it" issue.
Forum: Beasts 11-24-2011, 01:12 AM
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Posted By Simon Smith
If you fit the bobbins the paddock stand works...

If you fit the bobbins the paddock stand works perfectly and is very stable. I would never try and use one on the Tiger without them.
Forum: Europe 11-22-2011, 06:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 362
Posted By Simon Smith
Room to rent in Surrey

Desperately looking for a lodger to help pay the rent, please pass the link on to anyone you think might be interested.

http://spareroom.co.uk/683129
Forum: Beasts 10-25-2011, 08:15 AM
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Posted By Simon Smith
I'm going to stick with the 800, it suits me...

I'm going to stick with the 800, it suits me fine. I tried a 1200GS for size and it just felt far too big and bulky for me and the Tiger 1200 will be a similar size.
Forum: Beasts 09-05-2011, 09:39 AM
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Posted By Simon Smith
They are M8 thread not 6. I picked mine up on...

They are M8 thread not 6. I picked mine up on Saturday from the local Triumph dealer, they come with longer bolts and a spacer to clear the swingarm.
Forum: Beasts 09-02-2011, 08:17 AM
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Posted By Simon Smith
Can someone PM me when this thread gets back to...

Can someone PM me when this thread gets back to Tiger 800s
:ddog
Forum: Beasts 08-24-2011, 05:53 AM
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Posted By Simon Smith
Doesn't sound enough to worry about to me. My...

Doesn't sound enough to worry about to me. My Landrover didn't stop burning a little oil untill it hit 100,000 miles. I now think it is finally run in :evil
Forum: Beasts 08-10-2011, 01:05 AM
Replies: 17,136
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Posted By Simon Smith
Those of you who think the stalling issue starts...

Those of you who think the stalling issue starts with the first service. It isn't always true, mine had the stalling issue before the first service, but has been fine since.
Forum: Beasts 07-12-2011, 08:11 AM
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Posted By Simon Smith
Just testing to see if you were all awake:D

Just testing to see if you were all awake:D
Forum: Beasts 07-12-2011, 06:51 AM
Replies: 17,429
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Posted By Simon Smith
Also carb bikes have a fuel tap on the RH side.

Also carb bikes have a fuel tap on the RH side.
Forum: Beasts 07-08-2011, 06:13 AM
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Posted By Simon Smith
Yes the first service cured mine completely of...

Yes the first service cured mine completely of this fault when a later map was installed. I have since had an even later map and it made it even smoother!
Forum: Ride reports 06-01-2011, 05:23 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 17,845
Posted By Simon Smith
Have a great trip, looking forward to reading all...

Have a great trip, looking forward to reading all about it.

:D
Forum: Beasts 05-28-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 17,136
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Posted By Simon Smith
There isn't an orange street version (yet) so...

There isn't an orange street version (yet) so must be XC.
Forum: Beasts 05-25-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17,136
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Posted By Simon Smith
Triples require less balance shafts as they are...

Triples require less balance shafts as they are always naturally smoother than fours, this is why most small diesel engines are now triples as they are even more prone to vibration than petrol...
Forum: Ride reports 05-25-2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,647
Posted By Simon Smith
Looks like lots of fun, great photo's too. :D

Looks like lots of fun, great photo's too.
:D
Forum: Europe 05-25-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,006
Posted By Simon Smith
New toy since March. Love it:D:D Picture...

New toy since March. Love it:D:D

Picture taken in week one, its looking a bit more "run in" now and is improving with every mile.
...
Forum: Beasts 05-24-2011, 03:26 AM
Replies: 17,136
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Posted By Simon Smith
Never had a Wee, but have to say the XC...

Never had a Wee, but have to say the XC suspension was harsh for about 500 miles but now it has run in soaks up all those ripples beautifully and just smooths out all the potholes we have round here....
Forum: Beasts 05-21-2011, 04:58 AM
Replies: 17,136
Views: 2,757,299
Posted By Simon Smith
I can't, not even after blowing the picture up....

I can't, not even after blowing the picture up. All I can see is the black centre of the disc. Just been out to look at mine and compared it to the photo. The picture is not really high enough...
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2011, 08:08 AM
Replies: 17,136
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Posted By Simon Smith
Yes it is just noticeable on mine, it hasn't got...

Yes it is just noticeable on mine, it hasn't got any worse though since day one so I presume it is normal. I get the feeling it is amplified by frame, and i can't hear or feel it when moving.
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2011, 04:03 AM
Replies: 17,136
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Posted By Simon Smith
Good to see some orange ones, even over here I've...

Good to see some orange ones, even over here I've only seen two.

And one of those is MINE:D
Forum: Beasts 05-11-2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 17,429
Views: 4,671,142
Posted By Simon Smith
That's Ok, it looks like nobody noticed:D

That's Ok, it looks like nobody noticed:D
Forum: Beasts 05-10-2011, 11:22 PM
Replies: 17,136
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Posted By Simon Smith
A friend of mine ordered a yellow 800ABS last...

A friend of mine ordered a yellow 800ABS last November and picked it up last week, as we have the same delays here in the UK. I was just lucky getting mine quickly as orange is also now in short...
Forum: Beasts 05-10-2011, 05:48 AM
Replies: 17,429
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Posted By Simon Smith
I'm saying nothing.

I'm saying nothing.
Forum: Beasts 05-05-2011, 05:59 AM
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Posted By Simon Smith
I like the silver better, having seen the black...

I like the silver better, having seen the black frame bikes in the flesh I am please mine is silver.

And yes mine has a brass bleed valve on the top rad hose, the new ones don't. apparently it...
Forum: Beasts 05-04-2011, 05:34 AM
Replies: 17,136
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Posted By Simon Smith
Or go on the tiger800 forum...

Or go on the tiger800 forum http://www.tiger800.co.uk/index.php and find Mick. He makes lowering plates in two sizes, very good quality and very affordable, good enough that Triumph dealers are happy...
Forum: Beasts 04-24-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 17,136
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Posted By Simon Smith
I made my own, some thick walled alloy tube from...

I made my own, some thick walled alloy tube from a Stihl telescopic chainsaw for the spacers, a length of 1" x 1/8" Stainless strip and a length of 3/4" x 1/8" alloy strip from the back of the shed...
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