THE FIRST RIDE! | Triumph Tiger 90 Restoration | FINAL EPISODE

Have we finally managed to get the Triumph Tiger 90 motorcycle running? Is it everything I hoped for? Find out right now!
Thanks to everyone for their help - Jon, Monty, Ace Classics, Tab II Classics, and all of the helpful comments along the way!
Filmed & Edited by Dan Cross: / djcross87
Music by @ashleyjamesharding: push.fm/fl/ashleyhardingmusic
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[@MrGuest01]

Hello Dom, I have been watching this build with interest. The Triumph used to belong to my Dad who passed away earlier this year. As a motorcyclists myself, I'd always dreamt about doing it up myself. Watching the build, it was way above my skill level and I'd never have gotten it apart, let alone back together. Only ever seeing it rotting in the garage, it was a wonderful Christmas present seeing it spring (reluctantly) back to life. Well done, and i wish you many happy miles on it! Mark Guest

[@richardphelps122]

Hi Dom, brilliant stuff. Well, that wasn't nerve racking at all LOL. So proud to be a part of this build. The tank looks awesome even if we do say so ourselves . You know where we are if you ever need us again. Have a great Christmas Rich, Aline and Tom from TAB Classics.

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks SO much!!! The tank absolutely makes the bike, I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and I hope to see you soon!

[@oldschool1993]

I think that spark tester was killing one of your cylinders, they are designed to test if you have spark, but will reduce the current to the plug.

[@leslieaustin151]

My thought too. But great to see/hear it running. Bet your neighbours will love you with that exhaust system! Have a great Christmas Dom and Jon. Then back on it! Les

[@bazzab2000]

Have you mixed the leads up? 🤔🙏😎

[@VenturiMotorWorks]

I was saying this whilst watching the video as well!

[@jeremyatkinson4976]

@@VenturiMotorWorks Would it run at all with the leads swapped? I'd fiddle with the idle mixture which feels too rich,[if spitting back then too lean] then if needed check the timing which may be too advanced. To clear excess fuel kick over with the throttle wide open, maybe 20 kicks

[@VenturiMotorWorks]

@@jeremyatkinson4976 I don’t think it would run with leads swapped. I was referring to the spark plug tester.

[@DavidSergioMatusevich]

John and Dom running next to the bike reminded me of the Jamaican Bobsled Team 😂. Great job guys!

[@daveholmes2260]

What a ball's up Alan Milyard has nothing to fear

[@MrMarksdaniels]

I agree, Alan has a logical approach to problems second to none, and knows that more haste means less speed. If a bike won’t start no amount of pushing will cure it.

[@arthurmadlin2711]

Brilliant result, well done Dom and John. Looking forward to the Porsche

[@threeriversforge1997]

Great to see. It was like a demon roaring as it broke through the gates to hell, seeing that beast come out of the smoke-filled night like that. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

[@stevesammut499]

What a sweet sound it makes when its turning.

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

Tuned in to see the bike get started....watched a marathon😂

[@DominicChineas]

Not what we planned!

[@strikeystrikey8317]

The best outcome on the best channel. Have a great Chritmas Dom , John , Dan , bro Dan and all who contribute and thank you for the best viewing on the interweb!!

[@garyives1218]

Liking the Ashley Harding.

[@t.g.998]

I think everyone watching was willing the triumph on every time you gents ran up and down the lane. I could actually feel myself leaning forwarded 😆

[@DawgmanNZ]

Nice one. Anyone that has ever rebuilt an engine can relate to the frustrating struggle of that first start. She’s a beauty.

[@shaundewar7397]

Sounded like a proper beast when she finally started.

[@leskeen4104]

That has to be the best Christmas present you'll ever get. Well done to both of you, I would have been leaning against a wall clutching my heart with that exertion.

[@jjrider6758]

You made it in the end ! - The old girl really took some waking up, but so would we all if we'd been asleep since 1988 !.. A little fettling needed but it looks like a Happy New Year in the future after all..

[@kentmckean6795]

Nice, very nice... I have found that an inline spark tester like the one you are using significantly decreases the spark at the plug. Only for testing, not good for running. That probably killed that one cylinder, or at least made it MUCH harder to get it running.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you good to know

[@pm1104]

Well done …..but what a hell of a racket ….!

[@DominicChineas]

It’s so loud!!!

[@chrisdevenish4274]

Well done these things are not always easy

[@colinnapier6662]

Great job getting the old girl running, hope you all have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year when it comes along.

[@micklee3560]

Brilliant series. The last ten minutes was hilarious. Well done.

[@richardedkins8856]

Great video. Look forward to you getting back to the Porsche.

[@leebrewer1324]

Loved following the journey . Well done chaps great job.

[@DominicChineas]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mcmoizie]

Loved this from beginning to the hard won end!

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you for the support

[@Sigurd924]

Clutch cable goes through the slotted piece…

[@DominicChineas]

What slotted piece?!

[@who-gives-a-toss_Bear]

23:00 Reminds me of when in 1968 trying to start my C15 with a good friend Mick. At 16 we knew no better then to push more. The bike needs a battery.

[@daveco1270]

Love the handlebars. It's a great feeling when they finally fire up. That bike should start with a kick or two when everything is set right

[@sutt16v]

Top effort Dom and Jon! I was exhausted just watching you both. How did Jon’s hat stay on. 😂

[@user-cn4rg2bs4p]

Well done Dom. happy holiday

[@dumbear169]

Well done. It looks amazing. I have a 500 Daytona that’s been in bits for 30 years. You’ve inspired me to crack on with it. Good luck with the Porsche and Merry Christmas!

[@everestyeti]

Lovely project that was supported by so many brilliant people, those exhausts definitely sound like a dream. 👍

[@deanvann4635]

Hi Dom, brilliant series and the bike looks fantastic.

[@MyCarFilm]

Great video...very real.....I'm sure all those watching were willing it to started and were all mentally pushing that bike. Well done for not cutting out all the angst and not giving up! Happy new year!

[@francislee9]

What a journey glad it ended well!

[@JamesWilson-ry7gw]

Hi guys. That was a fun series thank you! Can you do an update video showing the bike on the road and let us know how she runs and rides now? After all that work it would be great to see you both out there enjoying the bike as intended. My Father in Law has a Tiger 90 sat in his garage and it’s keeping me awake at night thinking about a possible project….! 😂

[@PhilG0BVD]

Brilliant restoration, most enjoyable watch. Merry Christmas Dom & Jon

[@Jester68uk]

Well done, Dom, John, and Dan, great series. Now feet up and merry Christmas to you all.

[@johng7rwf419]

Dom, the correct way to pour oil from a can is with the spout UPPERMOST, gives perfect flow control and stops surging of the flow as the air rushes in . Great video as always. J

[@michel8218]

Great job !!! I love the longer videos

[@stuartmoles843]

Great little series, well done and happy Christmas to everyone

[@richardbartlett6932]

Well done chaps, bit of fettling Kickstarter doesn't seem to engage high enough but brilliant stuff

[@rob2941]

Well done. What a video best yet. What it is to have friends like John and a great brother and not forgetting Wendy who barked all that encouragement. Happy Christmas. PS bring on the Porsche.

[@keldrewett7]

Great watching from Sydney Australia Dom. Suggest putting an air filter and mufflers on to help with the running. They need to have some pressure build to run correctly.

[@shedlife1745]

Fantastic, well done. Thanks for making the videos all of you. so interesting.

[@raydriver7300]

What a pleasant (manic?) way to spend half an hour on Christmas Eve. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas to one and all 🌞

[@adrianmanson2147]

Well done team, that was awesome!

[@mikelove9832]

Thanks Straight Ahead✌😎

[@charlenetaylor5548]

I can imagine how tired and sore you guys were after all that running pushing. Congratulations!

[@robertwells1650]

Fantastic to see it running once again! Congratulations to Dom, John, Dan and of course Wendy. Have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. Cheers

[@tedsealey5923]

who hasn't worked on a project that just needed one more tweak, another 30mins and.......love it

[@shauntvr4312]

You too never give up good on you both

[@theonlysbf]

Followed from the start was fantastic great TV

[@mikerinn6187]

Thanks for bringing us along for the ride. Congratulations on reaching the finish line. Merry Christmas

[@stewartross1233]

Merry Christmas to everyone 🎁

[@samrodian919]

Dom I think a lot of your problems with it not wanting to tick over is your exhaust system. Those engines were designed to work with back pressure from the silencer, not straight through pipes. The timing will not be factory with open pipes. And I would be very surprised if it would pass an MOT, not that it needs it now as an original 1963? bike. I know you were trying to keep it running but having just had a rebore and new pistons and rings, keep the revs down until the rings have shaken hands with the bores or you will have a seizure . Have a great Christmas and New Year. Well done to both yourself and good old John!

[@carlhusain1012]

Great stuff! Perhaps the Boyer Bransden ignition would work better with a battery. Then a fat spark would not depend on cranking speed when starting. Merry Christmas to you all!

[@MrPaddycrack]

Top stuff guys. No surprise it leaked every fluid on the way 😂. Good to see the fashion alignment of Johns hat with the gorgeous Ranalah in the workshop, stylish .

[@iainmceachran321]

Well done Dom with able assistance from John. All the best for the festive season guys

[@user-ow4nn8pp4t]

Well done. Great result.

[@neilkennykenny4113]

Sounds incredible actually sounds like a tiger. Looks great such a difference to what you started with.

[@joffbrown]

Amazing work guys and Wendy want am I going to watch on a Sunday tea time now lol this is what Sundays are made for.

[@DominicChineas]

Stick around for the next project!!

[@duncancleverley6366]

I was knackered just watching you do that..!! Thanks so much for this project.. it’s been great to watch.. happy new year to you all!

[@jessecunningham3878]

really awesome, felt like I was there pushing the bike and hoping for it to kick over. Well done!

[@petermosdell580]

Love it Dom. Determination personified - who needs expensive gym membership 😂 If I were you, I’d consider going back to points ignition especially for a sled like yours. I find it a bit more forgiving than electronic stuff which is often very sensitive to voltage. You can also adjust points at the side of the road whereas if electronics fail - it’s game over

[@raysonsuk]

Well done chaps, I really enjoyed that! ☺️👍

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!

[@jonvaines2545]

Brilliant, great journey. 👍

[@DominicChineas]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andrewbull3537]

Well done fellas 👏,you got the old girl on the road 👍. A belated merry Christmas to you both 🎉. Here's to the next build 🍺😁. See you both in 2024 . Peace out ✌️

[@human_error1]

A bike to be proud of! What an achievement for both of you. Fought you to end but looks so worth it 😄 congratulations

[@stevejudge4068]

An emotional journey of epic proportions thank you both so much

[@ericrobinson5250]

Well done to both of you, very entertaining. Hope you both have a lovely Christmas and have a break. Thanks for this series!!

[@johnhaydon4055]

Nice one Dom and John, great to see another Brit bike alive and well, gives me inspiration to keep working on mine which has been in bits for far too long. Thanks and congrats to you all.

[@melscc1]

Well done all of you

[@davidjowett8195]

I wish I could double up on the thumbs up for this episode, brilliant. Also, a bit late in the day to find out if there were any first aid trained persons in the area 😅

[@Herbybandit]

I'm with you Dom, the timing sounds a bit out with those little coughs now and again but when she's warmed up sounds lovely! That spark tester might give you trouble, I've got one the same and it seems to act like a resistor. Well done and merry Christmas.

[@mikeparkercreative5136]

Great 👍 Congratulations Another great video.

[@JamesHardiman99]

Well done! I got quite exhausted watching you run up and down the yard. Happy Xmas to you all (and Wendy).

[@ianrobertwhinnett158]

Happy Christmas Dom,John and Wendy

[@dubsy4835]

Great video Dom and Jon.. it certainly has been a journey... now I'm sure there is an expert in the repair shop that can repair those lungs of yours...😂 All the best to you both, (and Wendy), and I can't wait for the Porcshe project to resume. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@christiankirchner1432]

Been through this so many times. Fantastic

[@boxhampton]

many congratulations was so tense watching this well done everyone loved every episode ❤️ 👏

[@BrittCHelmsSr]

That parts cleaning solution at 3:18 was just the trick!

[@daveanderson70]

The Christmas miracle! Well done to all three of you plus everybody else who got involved but most of all well done to Wendy! Have a wonderful Christmas 🎄

[@DominicChineas]

It really is! Merry Christmas

[@bennyboy748]

Ha ha!!! What a great result from all your hard work and persistence!! You could have given up trying to get the old girl firing, but you both kept at it and got the rewards you deserve. Nice work, plus, those straight through exhausts sound amazing 👍👍👍

[@Powertoyah32]

The smile on Johns face when you ride pass😊, happy Christmas lads, see you on the 356

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you, can’t wait to get back into it

[@craigpadley3535]

Nice bike that Dom, like it.

[@jsidorable]

Congratulations! May the wind be at your back in all your rides. Happy 2024.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you! Happy new year

[@sportflyer]

YEEHAH! I need a Tiger now. Happy Christmas!

[@paulhiggins8774]

I bet that felt like all your Christmas presents coming at once, thanks for allowing us to view in wonder, Merry Christmas to all

[@mikedall9527]

Great stuff guys. It's a good feeling when at last these projects come together and run once again. Well done. Another old machine saved and useable again.

[@12trudger60]

Heck ya! Merry Christmas 🎉

[@stephentempleton9208]

Merry Christmas to you both- the bike has a killer look and great exhaust note. Well done! Can’t wait to see more on the Porsche in the New Year.

[@johnsholian4318]

Congratulations Dom & Jon! You got yourself an exercise bike. Merry Christmas!

[@stevenbrooks1720]

For someone who is not into bikes, I have enjoyed every tiger episode watching the trials and tribulations of you Dom and John.Well done everyone on this project.Roll on Porsche

[@michaellane9873]

Brilliant Dom and John merry Christmas to you all

[@chrismcdonnell8297]

Great finale Dom - you guys should be very proud of the bike and not just the work, the journey you shared with us all. Thanks again guys, have a great christmas and I look forward to the next adventure!

[@kevinstringer8938]

Hi Dom and John Happy Christmas thanks for the videos, this project has been brilliant.. first ride ..was never in doubt 😂. Roll on Porsche !

[@DaveAMcLaughlin]

Congratulations Dom & Jon! Your hard work and patience finally paid off! I think you should both be considered for the Olympics after running around that yard! Have a GREAT Christmas and a well earned rest. See you in the Elf Shop 😂

[@user-qi5ub1pp4n]

Brilliant, glad to hear it finally running. Just a few little weeks required lads and she will be there. Great videos fellas really enjoyed them. Merry Christmas and all the best for 2024👍😎🎄👍

[@christhompson9320]

I raise my glass to you ❤❤❤

[@brendonhearn8778]

I was thinking that Wendy, was going to be the winner on the day. Following you and St John, up and down, while you were pushing the bike. Great stuff, Merry Xmas, be safe and happy. Thanks Gents.

[@dommasters1920]

Final episode on Christmas morning, how good is that! Congrats on the restoration of a classic.

[@DominicChineas]

Happy holidays!