Triumph Tiger 1050 revival (12/20): interchanging to Samco Sport hoses - swapping radiators

[@NikitaChe76]

Good videos you make, interesting to watch and informative.

[@td2179]

Great video, thx for the instruction. I have the 2007 model, fantastic bike.

[@simDIY1981]

You’re welcome. Yes the bike is fun, pure power. Take care

[@davidlutton4560]

Another really excellent and informative video. Thank you. I replaced the coolant on my 2009 Tiger last year, but didn't think to renew the hoses. Having watched your video, I'm now kicking myself! You also did a great job cleaning up the exhaust headers and front engine casing. It's frustrating that removal of the radiator and oil cooler is required to gain access to these 'hidden' and vulnerable areas of the bike. As a separate point, are you intending to do a video of the valve clearance check, as I am intending to do my own, after the summer. Thanks again.

[@simDIY1981]

Hi David, thanks for the supporting comments. Normally you should change your coolant every 3or4 years but I do it more often. Maybe, it's a fairly smooth process for you to change the hoses next time. I recommend using Samco because of their image and the reasurance to handle higher pressures. I suspect, because of the silicon they last longer as well. It's also what Samco is known for I guess. But it is an investment and I had issues with installment. In the meantime to maintain your current hoses; give them a soak with Teflon spray. Keeps rubber alive and shining. And give them a visual inspection know and then. Concerning the valves; sorry but I did these 1 time at 32000 km (I don't ride in the higher RPM range) and now the bike has 40000km. It runs great. I plan to do a valve check at .... probably doing the 2024 winter time. Then I change to irridium spark plugs (CR8EIX) as well. It is a bit off a challenge to set the valve clearance but when taking your time/ preparing well you can do it. Please, also take in consideration you'll need a manometer to measure/ have to order new shims after. Your bike will not be riding awaiting your shim order

[@davidlutton4560]

Thanks for your reply. When I bought the bike last year, in addition to changing the fluids and brake pads, I replaced the air and oil filter and also replaced the spark plugs with the iridium type. I should have continued by doing the valve clearances at that time, but the temptation to get some riding done before the summer ended, took over! Yes, I'm aware of the possibility of having to replace one or more shims, as, without any service history and 33k miles on the clock, I've no idea if the valve clearances were ever checked! It'll be a winter project for sure, including some other precautionary maintenance work such as refurbishing the forks and replacing the wheel bearings, so your videos will be invaluable. Thanks again.

[@simDIY1981]

@@davidlutton4560 If your bike is running quiet, without mechanical noise and good compression then you can ride along without worries. Try and take a screwdriver against your ear and listen to the camshaft and valves, engine running idle. You should have minimal ticking sounds. You can also check compression with taking the cover of the crankcase (cold engine/not running/ rear wheel of the ground. Using a wrench, try and turn it the enine clockwise with hand strength - don't force turning!! If the compression is ok your engine will not turn (unless you remove the sparkplugs). We have 4 valves a cylinder so that helps a lot against wear. I'll make a video about the camshaft and valve setting later so it can help.

[@davidlutton4560]

Great. Thanks for the advice. I'll look forward to your forthcoming video.