Tiger 1050 light

Discussion in 'Tiger / Explorer' started by toad, Dec 1, 2016.

  1. toad

    toad Active Member

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    #1 toad, Dec 1, 2016
    It is well known that Tiger 1050 lights are a pile of crap. Am looking for decent and cheap solutions. Surprised there is nothing here. Any pointers?
     
  2. toad

    toad Active Member

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    #2 toad, Dec 1, 2016
    Got them but still don't see a thing...
     
  3. toad

    toad Active Member

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    #3 toad, Dec 2, 2016
    lol, if they come with LED lights...

    Seriously, as a GS rider you've probably got a whole Christmas tree on your bike. I know they've got one installed for coloscopies - FACT.

    Considering getting myself fog lamps to see more than just a narrow strip ten of road metres ahead of me. Supposed to be a good solution but not the cheapest at £130.
     
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  4. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #4 thebiglad, Dec 2, 2016
    Hi Toad, on your bike do both headlights come on together, on both dipped and main beam? If not there is a cheap and simple mod to "make it so".
     
  5. toad

    toad Active Member

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    #5 toad, Dec 2, 2016
    Hi, thebiglad. Have you survived your man flu or are you still on the brink?

    No, they don't come on together unless of course I go on full beam. Thing is, even that is perhaps enough to read a newspaper but not to ride properly at night. Having said that, let's have your mod!
     
  6. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #6 thebiglad, Dec 2, 2016
    Hi Toad, sorry if I've misled you as I don't have full details, all I know is that it is a very well-known Tiger mod using relay(s).

    Follow this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-SPRINT-TIGER-955i-SPEED-4-TWIN-HEADLIGHT-RELAYS-/180813682079?ash=item2a1955d59f:m:m_ztRlDT8JC0AjE7ow2bJtg

    PS Still on the brink - don't know which way this'll end?
     
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  7. toad

    toad Active Member

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    #7 toad, Dec 3, 2016
    Blimey, and I seriously thought your mod was to switch on full beam:D Got myself some fog lights which may shed more light on the road for EUR 150.

    Can't wait to fit them and see whether they are worth the money...
     
  8. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse, think it's time for his medications.
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    #8 sprintdave, Dec 3, 2016
    In the UK I thought it was illegal to use fogs except in foggy conditions, £30 fine I believe, not well enforced though.
     
  9. toad

    toad Active Member

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    #9 toad, Dec 3, 2016
    dito here, i.e. illegal when not foggy but I reckon plod wouldn't say anything 'cos it is the only way to get noticed. Seriously, the lights on the 1050 are a joke!

    Got them today so will prolly install them tomorrow :)
     
  10. Baben

    Baben Active Member

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    #10 Baben, Feb 26, 2019
    Interested in how you wired them in. Is there a spare socket somewhere?
     
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