Tiger 100 Prices

Excellent. No matter whether you like "classic" or newer models, surely no one can deny that the classics look superb. Whatever you think of Edward Turner, he sure had an eye for style! I'll follow your builds with interest.

 

DaveQ I have actually now replaced the bars for lower, narrower ones and I have to say that so far I actually prefer the higher ones! Although I'm sure the bike is faster as I'm a little less of a wind-break now. I'll get used to them for a while and see how I go.

Another advantage of narrower bars is that I can squeeze the bike into the garage with my other two, a bit easier now! My better half is insisting that I can't keep all three but I'm holding out until she gives up or forgets about them.

 

Following your resto. Truly a labour of love.

 

Took the Daytona out for a good ride today and very pleased. She seems to be doing everything she should at the moment. Even ticked over nicely when fairly cold, although perhaps I'm cheating a bit as she's a touch fast when properly hot so I should probably undo the throttle stops a touch more for idling when hot.

Also quite pleased as I inspected my tacho drive leak. Turned out that the small bolt on the inside of the drive was loose. Fearing a possible stripped thread I gingerly tightened it and it was OK. So I took it out, applied some blue hylomar (which must be over 30 years old!!!) And did the bolt back up tight as I dared and hey presto, no leak.

Anyone know what that bolt does? My old 5TA didn't have such advanced technology as a tacho so its all new to me .....

 

Thanks Dave. That does sound like what I'm talking about. Many thanks for the info. Every day is a learning day.

 

Hi Joe. Just had a look at the jets on my T100R (US import), and see that it has 160 main jets. All the info I can find points to 170 as standard. I have standard pancake air filters. I know I can mess around with different sizes but that's costly and time consuming so wondered what your view was? Many thanks.