Author Topic: Wanted FZS 1000, P/X tiger 1050 (Read 9617 times)

stevierst · « **on:** 15 November 2012, 06:47:20 pm »

Bought my 07 Tiger 1050 two months ago, and I've more than likely bought the wrong bike! I can't put my finger on it, but I just can't gel with it. Still too much of a sportsbike lad at heart

I've always wanted a Fazer thou, and I'd take one as a P/X for the Tiger if anyone fancies a tipple on a triple.
It's in virtually the same blue as the Fazer with 22,000miles. Unfortunately no service history due to the bike being a cat D earlier this year. (headlight, right panel and nosecone damaged) Repaired to a high standard, By looking, you wouldn't know if I didn't tell you! I wouldn't buy a lemon, and I definately wouldn't sell one, especially on here, i'd get lynched! I just simply don't get on with this bike $:\$
Recently serviced by me, and I can say that since I bought it, hasn't used a drop of oil, unlike some Tigers. No bangs, clonks, ticks, or farts, just that throaty triple
Loads of extras which are negotiable with what bike is offered to me. Currently running a decat, K&N, airbox mod, Fuel road legal exhaust, and a custom map bringing power in the region of 125+bhp, and 70+lb torque. I'ts like a litre v-twin torque, but smooth! There's also engine bars, and a 45litre Givi monolock top box/rack, scottoiler, and Renthal bars fitted. All original parts available
This bike stands me at over £4k with all the extras. I'll start at £3600 basic bike, and what your Fazer thou is offered. This is the cheapest Tiger you'll find, and I'm putting it on here first before evilbay.
Don't be scared about the cat D bit, I've had 3 of these in the past, including two of my FZS 600's. As long as they're rebuilt well, there's no problem. (most cat D's are purely cosmetic damage)
Oh yeah, I'm in Blackpool in case anyone's interested.

stevierst · « **Reply #1 on:** 17 November 2012, 04:35:29 pm »

Also forgot that there are a set of KTM hanguards which will be fitted on the original bars.

devilsyam · « **Reply #2 on:** 17 November 2012, 06:28:43 pm »

do like that hope you find summat

stevierst · « **Reply #3 on:** 17 November 2012, 06:42:32 pm »

Thanks Devilsyam. It's a Damn good bike, its just a bit too grown up for me even with all the tuning I've done. It's really cheap too. Someone's going to get a bargain!

sadlonelygit · « **Reply #4 on:** 19 November 2012, 05:24:13 pm »

for buying a tiger

(i really fancied one, until i rode it)

stevierst · « **Reply #5 on:** 19 November 2012, 06:57:50 pm »

Thanks sadlonelygit, I know where to come when I want something reviewed!

Gotta admit, the Tiger's not for everyone. But it is better than the Fazer at long distance, it's comfier and it's low speed car park-esq handling is far superior. It's not as sporty as the Fazer, but big torque is delivered from 2k revs, far lower than the Yam 4 pot. Other than that, it does pretty much the same as the Fazer, it's just a bit bigger, and not as sporty.
It's a long distance touring/adventure bike that can still boogie when you ask it too. It's more for the mature gent that wants easy overtakes without changing gear whilst on a ride around the world. Not really for your rev-head knee scraper like me

Fuzzygoth · « **Reply #6 on:** 20 November 2012, 08:14:39 am »

I have to admit I rode round Scotland on my thou and my mate on his Tiger and
we swapped half way round. I found the Tiger pretty good actually (though the
thou oes keep accelerating after the tigers ran out of puff) also the fuel consumption
is about the same and both bikes are comfortable tourers. My mate found out you
can add a triumph air filter in a certain way which allegedly brings the tiger up to
the same bhp as the speed triple

I guess it all comes down to personal preference, I found the seating a bit odd on
the tiger but its a capable machine, there is a you tube video somewhere of a lad
getting his knee down on a tiger on a trackday! what an awesome nutter

Fuzzy

stevierst · « **Reply #7 on:** 20 November 2012, 09:24:31 am »

Yeah I've done all the power mods, and the bike is really quick! It's quite deceptive speed due to being tall and torquey. I can just keep up with my brother in law on his mille in a straight line, and it punches out of corners better than a 4 pot, but mines about 15bhp down on a Fazer, so as you say, she runs out of steam in comparison. I've also changed the riding position with a set of Renthals. It certainly helps with me being a bit on the lanky side. Very comfy though.

fireblake · « **Reply #8 on:** 20 November 2012, 01:35:53 pm »

I've thought about these but with a 29 inch inside leg I struggle with my thou?

stevierst · « **Reply #9 on:** 20 November 2012, 01:46:13 pm »

There's guys on the Tiger forum who are short in the leg who have lowered theirs by an inch and a half with only a positive effect on the handling. I was thinking of lowering mine, even though I don't need to, just for the better handling.

fireblake · « **Reply #10 on:** 20 November 2012, 07:16:39 pm »

That's unusual as I thought it would effect the handling negatively, I suppose just the ground clearance is an issue?

stevierst · « **Reply #11 on:** 20 November 2012, 10:04:54 pm »

I thought that it would wreck the handling too, but loads of them have done it, and all have said its either not changed the handling, or improved it slightly. Must be with the bike being quite tall to start with. I've heard some of the guys talking about scraping the pegs, but I think its just forum bravado

I know I can't do it, and I rate myself as a fairly quick rider!

wurzel · « **Reply #12 on:** 21 November 2012, 05:01:16 pm »

Shame it's not a speed or street triple, I'd have taken your arm off !

devilsyam · « **Reply #13 on:** 21 November 2012, 07:27:11 pm »

id would be intrested but wrong time year with crimpo coming gutted really

stevierst · « **Reply #14 on:** 21 November 2012, 07:44:27 pm »

Well I'm not in a great rush to sell the Tiger, as its such a good bike and ok for me at the mo. Just waiting to see if a deal emerges. I've resisted the eBay temptation for now and Just got her up on a couple of forums. I'm just hanging on as there will be a Fazer thou owner at some time that needs a change, and will be tempted by the big jungle moggy. I'll regret selling her in some ways, but ill be back where I want to be, riding an EXUP again

stevierst · « **Reply #15 on:** 21 November 2012, 08:41:46 pm »

Gave her a bit of a deep clean today with it being nice weather, and took a few piccies whilst I was at it.
Here she is 'naked' with no top box and muffs

And a view from the pilots position

sadlonelygit · « **Reply #16 on:** 22 November 2012, 03:39:54 pm »

Quote from: stevierst on 20 November 2012, 10:04:54 pm

I thought that it would wreck the handling too, but loads of them have done it, and all have said its either not changed the handling, or improved it slightly. Must be with the bike being quite tall to start with. I've heard some of the guys talking about scraping the pegs, but I think its just forum bravado I know I can't do it, and I rate myself as a fairly quick rider!

my mate is mid 'sorting out the suspension' on his tigger. Maxton say in their blurb that the rising rate is all wrong in the first place so needs softening (longer dogbones, less inside leg req'd) and a better shock (nitron in mate's case).
pegs down.........sans problem.......but i am certifiable

stevierst · « **Reply #17 on:** 22 November 2012, 04:33:05 pm »

There's various 'experts' on the Tiger forum that state a few different things. All I know is that the suspension is tourtastic soft. They should have put a stiffer spring on it from the start really, but its not a sport bike, so that's why they did it. Some fit the spring off a blackbird, the practitioners say its great but the so called guru's say no don't do it. Hard to know who's right really $:\$

sadlonelygit · « **Reply #18 on:** 22 November 2012, 06:28:51 pm »

Hmmmmmm!
It's a tough one.
A firm that specialises in suspension or anonymous internet experts.
I'll have to go and think about it for a while;)

stevierst · « **Reply #19 on:** 22 November 2012, 07:45:00 pm »

Quote from: sadlonelygit on 22 November 2012, 06:28:51 pm

Hmmmmmm!
It's a tough one.
A firm that specialises in suspension or anonymous internet experts.
I'll have to go and think about it for a while;)

That doesn't mean that they are always right though. You would have thought Triumph being bike building experts would have done the job right in the first place.

Some of these 'experts' also told me that my Renthal 790's wouldn't fit, and that Bar muffs are a no-no on theTiger, just take a look at my photo's

Oh, I was also told my 1/4 turn throttle mod was suicide with the Tiger being so torquey!!

A lifetime of being a mechanical Engineer repairing other peoples mess has led me to bleive in "The proof of the pudding". But if I'm wrong about something, I'll hold my hands up and admit it.

If the Tiger doesn't sell before Christmas, I'll sort the suspension and find out what works. I'd still rather put the time and effort into a Fazer though.

stevierst · « **Reply #20 on:** 26 November 2012, 05:26:14 pm »

The temptation became too much. She's now on eBay. $:\$
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160929068317?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

devilsyam · « **Reply #21 on:** 26 November 2012, 05:35:18 pm »

pity you cant wait till after crimpo as 2nd fazer has panels in for paint at the mo and is already fully ivaned etc etc

stevierst · « **Reply #22 on:** 26 November 2012, 06:28:28 pm »

If she doesn't sell, then I'll let you know bud. It's just me getting impatient as usual. Evn if she does sell, I'll still be looking for a Gen 1. I've got a Fazer 600 I can use until then. I'm certainly interested in your Gen 1 Devilsyam

as I'll be looking into Ivanising!

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stevierst · « **Reply #24 on:** 27 November 2012, 08:57:18 am »

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