Tiger 800 Xc clatter noise over bumps

it's true, the Triumph top box has a sliding carriage which does make a noise over bumps. There is a theory suggesting the sliding carriage is a 'good thing'. I got fed up with mine and bought a Givi monokey plate so I could fit my Trekker46 box instead. This is a better shape and saves 4kgs high up weight. Also it's a rigid mount which I prefer.

the other place that could rattle over bumps is the chain. The XC has more slack than the XR and I sometimes get chain rattling on my R.

 

Hi , my tiger did the same and found it was the old problem that alot of bikes have , yep , good old underseat tool kit .

 

Just my opinion I have a triumph tiger 800 2011 model. I thought it was my box too. But when I done some more investigation turns out it was my cam chain tensioner. Bike has just undergone shim and buckets re done - new cam chain tensioner also the throttle bodies have also been balanced. And the noise has now gone. All done under warranty but would have cost £400 + classed as major service.

Hope this helps.

 

Hi Loz, do you have a centre stand fitted to the XC. It could be that clattering the underside of the swinging arm, it's a common problem.
Mine included.