Tiger 800

Disclaimer

These videos are for reference only and do not replace the service manual. All work carried out using these videos is done at your own risk and I can not be held responsible for any damage to your bike or injury to you.  Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information on the website, the content is naturally subject to change. In no event will MuddySump be held liable for any direct, indirect, special incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of the information held on this site.

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Headstock adjust and lubrication


Shim adjustment


Valve clearance check


Brake bleeding


Chain rubbing strip replace


Coolant change


12k Service kit unboxing


Chain clean, adjustment and lubrication


Rear wheel removal and refit


Rear pads change and clean


Front pads change and clean


Oil and filter change


Front wheel removal, inspection and refit


Throttle body plate check and clean


Airbox (air filter) removal and refit


Spark plugs removal and refit


Fuel tank removal

117 Comments

Rick Lusk

Hello,

Your videos are Tiger XCeptional! Would you do one on a simple chain adjustment. I sure would appreciate it.

Thanks

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MuddySump

Hi, thanks. I was going to do a rear wheel removal video then could also do the chain adjustment one at the same time. Hopefully get it done this weekend

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Dennie

Hello Muddysump,

Very nice video’s!

Today I have removed the rear wheel to replace the tire by the dealer. With the removal some clip went lose and I couldn’t found where to fit. I hope your upcomming video will make things clear.

Regards,
Dennie

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MuddySump

Thanks. Cant think of the clip that you mean. If you want to email a picture of it to [email protected] ill have a look and let you know. Dont think ill get a chance to make the video till the weekend

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Eric

Great videos. The clip goes on the caliper bracket. Noticed this when I recently did a tire change.

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Terry Petty

I have a 2012 tiger 800xc how do I adjust the clutch and how to rebuild my clutch I think it my have been slipping for some time before I adjusted it.
it seems like it is Ok how do I know if it is thanks for all your help

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Mark K.

Greatly appreciate your service videos. USA citizen here. Willing to donate but Paypal is looking for British pounds. Do you happen to know what will happen if I enter a number?

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MuddySump

Hi, Thanks a lot. The money will still transfer and I think will show in dollars afterwards on your paypal. I did it before to donate to someone in the USA before.

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John Zuberbuehler

Thanks for the videos – they have been very helpful. Will you by chance be doing any videos on balancing the throttle bodies?

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MuddySump

Thanks. You need a dealer tool to balance the throttle bodies as its all done electronically

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James

I appreciate your videos and they have been very helpful. I was just wondering, are you planning on doing one on the head stock/ steering bearings?Let the dealer do it with the12K valve check and having them do it just adds to the biil.
Cheers!,
James

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MuddySump

Hi James, going to be doing full service soon. Site has been down last couple of days for updates so not been able to log in to do a post.
Head stock lubrication is part of the 12k service anyway so they shouldn’t of charged you more for it, need to take them apart to lube them then torque them back up. There’s a special castle shaped tool that you need to do the job.

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David Farrell-Shaw

Great videos – neat little site – sorry to hear that you are selling the Tiger. Will you leave the website up – I am going to link to it from my site?

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MuddySump

Thanks. Yes site will be staying up. Still keeping the DRZ to keep adding to it, might get something else in the future too. What is your site?

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Bill Collin

Wow, what a great find. I started watching similar videos for my cars a couple years ago and its really led me to become a much better mechanic, do much of my own work when I have the time. As a new Tiger owner, I was thrilled to find what you have here. The videos and narration are fantastic and right on the mark. Adding the tool requirements makes it a no-brainer to this kind of work on my own as I build my confidence in working on the bike overall. Sorry to hear you’re letting the Triumph go, but please don’t lose all this great work. I’ll promote the heck out of it and your site at some of the Triumph/Adv forums. Thanks again, you’ll have a donation coming.

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MuddySump

Thanks Bill. Don’t worry the site will be staying up. Thanks for feedback, donation and promotion

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MuddySump

Filming the 12k service now. Its including brake fluid and coolant. Should see them online within the next few weeks

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John Fairley

On the floating discs I find the rivets allowing the disc to float get pretty gunged up what do you recommend for sorting this I’ve been using WD40 and then a good wipe bet I’m thinking a good hosing will be better.Less chance of contaminating the pads.
Great video’s they are really helpful you should be on TV.

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MuddySump

Gunged up with what? I wouldn’t recommend using wd40 on your brake discs, better off using a brake cleaner. I use wurth because you can get it in a pump bottle and it lasts ages

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Jorge Rojas

Thank you so much for all the tips that you are giving us regarding to the TIGER 800 XC. Very much appreciate it. Now, I feel more confident if I need to unscrew something on my bike. Regards from Costa Rica!

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Martin Greenwood

Brilliant videos. As soon as I’ve got my first “free” service out of the way on my 800 I’ll start putting some o these into practice. BTW I think I’ve spotted that you have accidentally put the “Throttle body plate clean/check” video also against the “Air filter & Air box removal” link.

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Jeff watson

Mr. Sump;

I watched your video on chain cleaning. You used the term “paraffin” for a cleaning solution. I don’t understand, I can’t find this solution in USA. It looks to be less messy than a spray on solution that instructs you to Hose the chain down with water. Any suggestions as to an American term for the solution you are using?

Thanks,

jeff

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CoderzORGUK

Kerosene is paraffin in the UK from what I remember, for the person asking.

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Andy Quinn

G’day, Great site man! been very helpful and informative. Glad to hear you’ll keep the site up…. even after the sale of your XC! you’ll be back with another!
Andy, Australia

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MuddySump

Hi, thanks Andy. Yea i’ll keep it all up. Who knows I might even have a different bike to add to it one day 🙂

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Mike

Great videos! I have a tiger 800 roadie with 1700 miles. The hyme joints on the shift rod seem really sloppy and won’t let me downshift unless I pull the shifter up slightly and then push down. How do I fix this?

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MuddySump

Is it when your trying to downshift through a lot of gears at once? Mine used to be the same when doing that, I’ve tried doing it on a few different ones and they’ve all been the same

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Randy Beebe

Awesome site and you are great guy. Just made the decision to order a new t 800 xc and this will be a world of help. I like wrenching but every one is a learning curve. Thank you Muddy Sump.

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Mitja

Hi,
Great videos MuddySump.
Since I am trying to change front for internals with cartridge kit from Matris (F12T111S) I am wondering if you have some instruction how to get it done properly and also wher I can buy tools for service my Triumph Tiger 800 (Roadie).

Thx

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MuddySump

Hi, I’ve filmed a fork strip/oil change video. Not had time to edit and upload yet. Do you mean tools to service the forks? You can buy them from a triumph dealership of somewhere online will probably have similar tools too

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ian scott

late 800 tigers have slotted cam wheels and need the valve timing resetting at 12k service , are u doing a video , note there are lots of triumph tools needed , can u do without these?

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MuddySump

Hi, that’s right. It’s just at the first 12k service too to take out the stretch of the cam chain. Supposed to notice a big difference when its done too. I havn’t got a video for it since mine didn’t have it. I’m going to be buying the tools as I’ll be needing them. It started off with the explorers having them, then they added it to the tiger 800’s and the new street triple, daytona and the trophy. I think they are planning on all future bikes having it to.
You need the tools because it locks the cams in place when you are adjusting them

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ian scott

hi thanks for quick reply
dealers are charging £1000+ for 12k that need cam timing resetting
your pricing for 12k £198 plus £92 for service kit are so cheap , think your gonna be busy ! you should talk to main dealers , they might pay you to do there cust bikes , then just mark up your price.
your service / tick sheet is out of date. (i have a copy of latest sheet let me have your email and i will send)
extras now all suss linkages / ICS strip lube set up / check all adaptions dtcs ineng, inmo , abs, tpms , print autoscan sheet / remove chain adj bolts and grease , takes dealers a full day + now , hence 8 hours with vat your looking at £800 ish just for labour !

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MuddySump

£1000 that’s rediculous?!? Got the new tick sheet on the site now. Is it the same one you’ve got? Doesn’t mention chain adjustment bolts.

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Steve

These videos are excellent. I’ve used them quite a few times. I wish manufacturers would do something like this, but hey, how would they make the final 25% profit on the bike. Thanks so much for taking the time to do these. It must have pissed Triumph off. I’m surprised they didn’t take the bike back off you ages ago 🙂

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MuddySump

Hi, I dont have my bike anymore. The idle setting gets done with the bike plugged into the computer. Is your bike old? There was a recall for the earlier models to get a different tune in the ECM because it was causing that fault. Sometimes if the idle stepper motor is dirty it can cause the fault too, try giving it a clean with dry cleaning spray, like chain cleaner.

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Derek Mitchell

As above awesome videos…..engineer to trade however great to see the videos in advance of carrying out any servicing. I am sure that it was mentioned that a video has been done for fork oil changing and refurbishment..would this be going to be added to your videos.

Sorry to hear you have sold the bike..

Derek

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MuddySump

Hi, Yes I’ve got a fork video filmed just not had time to edit anything properly yet due to moving house etc. I’ll try and get it all done this year while I’m currently not working

Thanks

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Clive

Hi there,
just setting out to do a 24k miles service on my tiger 800.

just want to thank you for the instructional videos you’ve posted.. your delivery.. slow and methodical.. filming.. well set up & lit are the best I’ve seen on youtube… excellent !!

thanks,
Clive

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ian scott

still waiting for video to adjust cam timing on later 800s , triumph say you need all there special tools ! is that wot u use ?

best price i got from dealer for 12k service on late models is £800 ish (but no extra lab for shim change now as cams have to be removed anyway !

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Andrew Bell

Hello MuddySump just a quick line to say that your service videos for the tiger 800 are really good. Sold mine for a Explorer i have one question how do you drain the coolant ? and do you travel to Devon ?

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MuddySump

The drain screw for the radiator is on the lower left hand side of the radiator. The drain screw for the crankcase is on the front of the cylinders on the left hand side with a copper washer behind it. The copper washer should be replaced.
I travel the whole of the UK

Thanks
David

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Charles

Your videos are clearly the best I’ve seen. I’ve learned so much, benefited from your ability to share your knowledge, and appreciate your expertese. Donation coming.
CT

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Graham

Cheers for instructional videos. Just completed oil change, brake bleed and chain tension adjustment on my Tiger 800.

Any chance of you doing a video to cover checking fork smoothness and operation.

Many thanks

Graham

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C Lang

Hi, the fuel pipe from the tank to the engine is a) the wrong one, and b)brittle, and c) it just pulled off, how are you supposed to get it back on without dropping the whole engine?? and should it have any jubillee clips?? btw R reg adventurer.

thank s in advance, I’ m in france otherwise i’d get you to come and do full service.

C Lang

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MuddySump

Hi, its completely different on those from the tiger 800 video that i show. The fuel line on them is just a bit of rubber fuel hose going to the carbs. I wouldn’t be surprised if its still the same bit of pipe that was fitted from new so could probably do with been replaced. They didnt have jubilee clips, don’t know what you call them but its more of a spring clip that you squeeze with your finger and thumb to open and slide off

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Carlos

Great tutorials!
Can you tell me what they mean with the Camshaft timing – adjust –
only first 12,000 miles (20,000 km) ?
Se timing on the cams? they are adjustable?

Regards

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MuddySump

Hi Carlos
On the later model tiger 800/XC, street triple, daytonas, explorers and trophy’s and the new 800’s the cam sprockets are adjusted to take out the stretch from the cam chain. It needs tools to hold the cams in place when it gets done

David

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John

Hey David,
thank you so much for these faboulous tutorials!! I was able to replace a defective starter motor and do the engine servicing. Now the Tiger runs like a charm 🙂
John from Bavaria

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Art

These are GREAT videos. So helpful and informative and very well done. I sincerely appreciate your effort!

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jack Green

Mate the vids are first rate. I do all my own maintenance so this lot is making it all much easier since I have not had to chase information from triumph. I’ve fitted a pile of accessories to my XC including Booster Plug, 15 t c’shaft sprocket and steering damper and your vids have made it all quicker and easier. I’ll be doing a complete fluids change and valve clearance check next week and will have your tutes on hand. Proper competent mechanics are getting hard to find so good on you man Cheers.

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Angel

Hi.
Thanks a lot for your job and for letting us learning to maintain our bikes ourselves. 😉

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Paul

Great video and thanks for spreading your wealth of knowledge.

Just curious what sort of cleaning solution you are using on metal surfaces in the throttle body area and brake surfaces when checking on those and cleaning them yourself?

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Mark Daly

Hi,great videos, I was thinking of removing my rear shock for a good strip down and clean, was hoping to remove the spring and have it powder coated.
Any tips and hints would be greatly appreciated,,,,,cheers.

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MuddySump

If you’ve got a centrestand then the easiest way to do it is to take the swing arm off. Take the back wheel off, the rear linkage, then can take the swingarm bolt out and you can slide the swing arm out backwards. Need to take the brake cable clamps off too

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Lee Evans

Hi There
First of all thank you for the great vid’s they have been a real big help. So much appreciated
I noticed on earlier blogs a mention on a fork servicing video just wondered if you ever posted it.
Thanks Again
Lee

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MuddySump

Still didnt make the fork video. It’s similar to do as the DRZ fork apart from it doesnt have the adjusters so easier to do since you don’t have to think about that. It has different fork oil and levels though

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Jim Findlay

Hi David, thanks again for the great videos on the Tiger 800. I have a couple of suggestions and a question. A couple videos I could use if you have the opportunity and the inclination.
1) Fork oil change
2) Front and rear sprocket and chain replacement.
As I’m getting ready to change out my sprockets and chain, my question is, do you recommend replacing the rear sprocket bolts with each sprocket replacement?
Cheers!
Jim

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MuddySump

Still not made the video for the fork oil change on the tiger. You can copy the same procedure as the DRZ fork video minus the adjusters. Has different fork oil and levels though.
The DRZ chain and sprocket change video is the same thing too. Triumph sell kits and they don’t come with any new nuts so don’t think they need changing. They do come with the lock washer for the front sprocket which don’t come with ones off ebay. Rear sprocket nuts are 55Nm front sprocket is 85Nm

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Donal

Thanks for these vids, did my first oil change on my ’14 Tiger 800 the other day and fitted Rox risers all with ease thanks to your videos.

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Ryan Phillips

These tutorials are awesome and greatly appreciated! I was wondering if you could do one on the rear suspension linkage to be regressed and replacing fork or rear shock oil.

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MuddySump

Hi Ryan
Thought I made one for the rear linkage, mustn’t have. It’s easier to do if you have a centre stand cause you need the weight off the swingarm. Take the back wheel off so you’ve got more space to work then its just the four bolts out to get the linkage and dog bones off. Push the spacers out then you can see the bearings to grease them. Reassemble tightening the bolts to 80Nm.
I’ve got the footage for the front forks somewhere but not edited. The rear shock you cant do anything with

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Dave

Thank you for providing such excellent videos. They are truly outstanding! I’m a novice but want to learn and work on my own bike. In the video, shim adjustment for instance, you show what needs to be done to make the adjustment, but not how to determine how much adjustment is needed. Can you point me to a good resource for knowing for this?

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MuddySump

Hi Dave
The Clearances have a certain range they need to be in. Say the clearance allowed is .30 – .40 mm and you measure it and it’s only .25mm then its .05 tighter than the lowest setting allowed. When you see what shim is already in the bike you would put a thinner shim in to get the clearance back into spec. So if it was a 2.50mm shim you could change it with a 2.40mm one then the clearance will be right in the middle at .35mm

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Dushan

David,
what are the best tyres for Tiger 800 XCx?
To not to be too noisy on highways, but very good for offroad and on a wet road?
What do you recommend?

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MuddySump

Hi. Any mainly offroad tyre is going to be noisy on the road due to the tread pattern.
Im seeing quite a few bikes with heidenau k60 scout tyres fitted. Look good for the road due to the more solid centre tread and have thick tread on the sides for more grip in softer conditions

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Jason Nolet

Hi,

Thank you for your videos as I want to be able to take care of the bike myself but I am a complete newbie.

Can you do a video on adjusting your chain a little bit tighter so I do it correctly.

Thank you again

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Dwell Isringhausen

Hello,

I used your tutorials to great benefit for a 12,000 mile service on my 2011 tiger XC. Now I have the 2015 Tiger XCX. I will need to do the valve shims adjustment. I have not been able to find information on how to do it anywhere. I Can not find anyone in the US who will charge what I would consider a reasonable rate to do it for me. Can you suggest a book or tutorial? I have been unable to determine what Triumph tools will be needed for the job.

Thank You,

Dwell

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MuddySump

Hi Dwell

There’s four tools you need:
T3880601 Crankshaft timing pin
T3880609 Torque limiter
T3880640 Camshaft timing plate
T3880607 Camshaft timing tensioner
You’re only going to use all those tools once cause the adjustment only gets done at the first 12,000 miles only.
The service manual for the XCX should have instructions in it for how to do it. The original 800 service book doesn’t tell you even though the later models have the adjustment to do too, the book was never updated

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Dwell Isringhausen

On a different topic, do you know if ROX 3 1/2″ Risers will work on a Tiger 800xcx? I am sure rerouting cables would be necessary. I am not sure if rerouting would provide enough cable length..

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Jan Sires

Having trouble removing the cam cover on a 2015 XRX. Do the air box and throttle bodies have to be removed?

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MuddySump

What part is hard? Getting it off the head or getting it out from the frame? Take the air box off anyway so there is more space to work

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Brandon

Thanks so much for the videos! I’ve never really taken anything apart before on a bike and used yours to remove/install the front/rear for new tires. Saved me some cash!

There’s a donation coming your way. 🙂

Now to learn how to do the rest of the servicing on my ’11 Tiger XC.

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Terry Feeley

Fantastic easy to follow instructions, if you are anywhere in the uk I would highly reccomend getting David (Muddysump) to do any type of work on your bike, he did my 12k service properly meaning I can ride in confidence knowing that everything was done professionally and thoroughly.

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Brandon

Only 15 minutes to change the oil myself — thanks MS!!

Now on to the coolant and brake fluid. 🙂

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Colin Daley

Hi David love your videos they have given me the confidence to do most of the maintenance tasks myself.
If I do the brake bleeding on my Tiger 800 ABS 2013 model will I follow your video or does the ABS unit get affected ??
Cheers Colin Australia

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Dennis Gaylin

Hi David,

Your videos are great and saving me lots of money. Oil changed, brakes pads replaced. Next is air filter, coolant and 12K. A donation is coming soon!

Quick ( somewhat stupid ) question. Can I really remove the tank with fuel in it?

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DANIELE

Good morning, my name is Daniel …..
I follow you from ‘Italy with a lot of passion. I am an owner of a Triumph Tiger 800 road with ABS 2011. I traveled 40,000 km and I decided to do maintenance on my bike.
Thanks to your video I replaced all the brake pads and I made the decision to ask me any upcoming maintenance. Good day ……… and shame not find a shop with a trusted mechanic who can work as you do in your videos!
Compliments !!!

Excuse my English

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DANIELE

Good morning,
I follow you from ‘Italy and I want to congratulate for the site and the maintenance videos. Thanks to you I have replaced all the pads of my Tiger and I made the decision that I will be doing maintenance on the bike.
Can you post a video to reset the lamp “key support” that I find in the dash?
I hope to see new videos …….. I follow you always !!! Great!

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MuddySump

No never made one. Are you having problems with it? Need to take the tank and air box off to get to it properly but can just see it looking in from the right hand side of the bike and squirt it with wd40 or something to try and clean it

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Mike

David
Just bought a Tiger 800 and these videos are a revelation. You should be very proud of yourself indeed. Whilst I consider myself a moderately competent diy mechanic, these help as a confidence booster no end. That said, I’ll definitely be in contact come valve shim time!

A huge well done!

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Dennis Gaylin

David…just watched your vid on bleeding brakes….seems easy enough ( with your guidance!). I own a 2013 roadie with ABS. I just checked my Haynes Service Manual. It says that “to complete the procedure effectively the Triumph Diagnostic tool must be used to open and close the solenoids within the ABS modulator, and this can only be carried out by a dealer with the diagnostic tool” Does this seem right? Does this mean I can’t do this maintenance? Thanks in advance.

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Lee Jones

Dennis you will need to have something like Dealer Tool to completed the brake fluid change on an abs brake system. I use Dealer Tool myself and its well worth having if you are doing work on your Tiger.

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Brian Norton

Dennis get yourself an OBD bluetooth connector, however it MUST be version 1.5 (£4 off Ebay) Also if you have an android mobile get TuneECU £7 from Google Play. It works a treat, you can balance throttles, view codes, reset maintenance lamp and much more. Invaluable for bleeding ABS systems. Hope that helps.

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Felipe Grillo

Hi muddysump.
my name is felipe I’m from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
my tiger had a gear shifter lever return spring broken. Please do you know if I must have a special tool to replace ? Do you have any vedeo about this subject?

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MuddySump

hi

Dont need a special tool to change the spring but you do need one to hold the clutch basket to stop it from turning when taking the nut off.

Don’t have a video for it

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Andy D

HI
i am looking at lowering my Tiger 800xc 2015 by 25mm
will i need to change my side stand and if so do you no were i could get purchase one.
I have looked tinter web with no joy

Cheers

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Ronald Weber

Mr. Muddysump
I am having issues with Gear position sensor.
Your videos are an excellent source of information
Perhaps, when you have time , could you post a video ?

Ron in flatland (Kansas U.S.A.)

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MuddySump

Hi Ron

I don’t have a bike anymore. It’s just behind the front sprocket cover. Could take it off and try giving it a clean. If it still doesn’t work then it will need replacing

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Ian Ginn

Hi pal

Great videos 👍🏍
Just a quick question. I have a 2016 triumph explorer 1200cc, it’s 20000 mile service is due, valve adjustment etc.
Been quoted nearly £650 by my 2 nearest triumph dealers.
Would you recommend a diy service or is it a specialist job ?
Any advice would be great.
Best regards
Ian

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MuddySump

Hi Ian

You could do it yourself but you need a few special tools to do the cam timing adjustment. You only need them for the first 20k service and never need them again though and think they cost about £200. I’ve seen a lot of them at 40k though and noticed that that part didn’t even get done at the dealership.

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Mike

Hi
Thanks for your excellent videos, one question i have is re your fuel tank removal tutorial, did you have to drain the fuel first or does the connector close when you remove the fuel line?
Many Thanks
Mike

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MuddySump

No need to drain the fuel. The fuel pump is inside the tank so nothing comes out unless it’s running. There will be a little bit that comes out that is already passed the fuel pump and what ever is in the fuel line

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Jørn hansen

Hello thanks from Denmark i just control valve clearance this video was a great help

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stuart greene

Great job done today on my 800 xcx you made it luck easy wow never seen the inside of motorbike engine like that before very interesting thanks again keep up the good work

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