Vintage Tiger 1994 Tiger 885 Carb

Hi,



Just purchased this and carrying out some maintenance. Do you class it as vintage one here ?
In the UK it is referred to as the Steamer or carb, as in carburettor model.

1.When I took the forks out they were 18mm above the top yoke but the manual seems to be saying top
of the fork should be flush with the top of the yoke ?

2.I need a front wheel but cannot get a straight answer out of ebayers about what does and does not fit my make/model year. Any tips on how to be sure...I assume the part number in the original hub and wheel dimensions stamped on the rims but was the same wheel used on different models/makes/years ?

thanks

Simon

 

I spoke with my local bike shop. They said that people set the forks high out of the top yoke to improve handling. Personally I think Triumph generally knows best so have set them flush as per manual. Thanks for the advice chaps

 

I had to buy a new/old front wheel. Ouch !! Having both wheels re-spoked, powser coated, new bearing and seals. Will send pics if anyone interested

 

......so that was before and this is during and after

 

I'm toying with the idea of refurbing the carbs....is this a job for a reasonably capable spanner spinner...and what about protecting the tank against ethanol ?

 

Thanks Don. I'm not entirely sure exactly what to order from Triumph di

Yes, fuel tap leaks fuel even when off and I think something wrong with one of the float needles as fuel eventaully starts pouring over the engine if fuel if tap left on with engine off. Have purchased new tap and will have a go at the carb refurb. Thanks

 

How about this kit..does it have all the items you mention ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carb-Rep...284397?hash=item5485d0766d:g:cJAAAOSwM1Be5zX4

 

Cheers Cap. Have all the casings, hoses back on..filled her up with fresh oil and 50/50 coolant. Still no wheels as they are being respoked and powder coated but started her up last night and no oil or coolant leaks yet. I think I will take the plunge and do the carbs too. I've rebuilt a 2 litre Triumph TR7 car engine before but had the twin carbs professionally refurbed as I've always been mystified by carbs. Will send more pics once the wheels are back. BTW any Steamer owners in the West Midland (UK) drop me a line if you are local

 

Yes I spotted this kit too but thanks for the link. Should I change all the jets even if no obvious signs of wear or damage, ditto float needles ? Taking delivery of ultrasonic cleaner this week so carb refurb looking more and more likely