Vintage Tiger 955i Chain Slack

Hey,

I have recently bought a 955i, and the main thing I noticed was the massive slack on the chain, (compared to sports bikes).
Now I have trawled the internet, and can't find a great deal of helpful stuff, other than the manual is wrong!? I would have to double check but I think it says 40-50mm.

Now sometimes I will be riding solo, with no luggage. Other times with the missus and luggage, so I want a good slack which will compensate nicely for both please?

Also it has a center stand so what would be a good slack for that?

Thanks guys!

 

Thanks very much for your help!
I will get it sorted as soon as possible as mine is over double that haha.

And have you got a picture of your auto lube? Mine has one fitted, but I turned it off as I normally prefer using Wurth dry stuff. Do you recommend I use it?
I will get a picture for you as I don't actually know how it works and it didn't come with a manual!

And yours is very nice! Can you tell me what screen extender that is you have?
I am around 6ft and I find anything around 70mph, I take quite a battering! If I duck a couple of inches it improves a lot. The seat is also on it's lowest setting I think.

I also thought about getting a tank cover too. Would you recommend it?

There's a piccy of mine in the newbie section 'Hello from Norfolk'

Thanks again for your above reply!

 

Thanks for the reply!
As I say, I will let you know which one I have, and maybe you can guide me in the right direction with it!
In regards to the oil, don't they need a certain viscosity, to stick to the chain? For example does engine oil flick off?

And I will definitely look into a screen then! I have to buy one which comes with the top trim together do I?
There is no after market 'clip on' so to speak?

I also looked into a bagster. I think it was around £130. I also liked the idea of the bags which they sell to go with them! I have an Oxford universal one at the minute which I don't dare use in case it damages anything haha.

 

Ok that's great! I'll look into it. Will be cheaper that way too, and always have some kicking around!

Also, do you know the torque setting for the rear wheel?

 

Fantastic! Thanks.

I checked my chain oiler today. Is this the one you were talking about that you had previously?

 

I have also researched your screen.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MRA-TIGER...118129?hash=item3f66b59df1:g:~8UAAOSwGXtXhfMg

There's also this one from the same seller but around £10 cheaper.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MRA-Vario...126463?hash=item41ae7a52ff:g:OQIAAOSwIgNXlm-5

It says 'colourless'
I presume that means clear!

How tall are you? I'm around 6ft.

 

Spot on, thanks! I will double check on their website to see what they recommend using.. Hopefully engine oil again!

Ok, I will definitely get one soon then! Or maybe stick it on my Christmas list

 

Ok, well I was going to ring them to double check, and order some FS 350 while I'm there!
Do you think it would be ok to use 10/40, or buy their recommended one? I'll probably go for theirs if that's the case, as I imagine it will be good stuff, and much cheaper in the long run that my rattle can dry lube!

 

Got some blue on order!