triumph tiger 955i why you should buy one.

[@jackrobinson8945]

I've had my 05 since 07, took it on a 2500 km trip last year. This thing is still a pleasure to ride, 75,000 km of trouble free riding.

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Hi yes I feel the same never get bored of it away look forward to get on her out 😊thanks for watching.

[@stevehudolin5760]

Love it Dave. Thanks. I'm in Australia, gave up the bikes for the kids and now about to jump back on. Found one of these beauties and you've made me think Yes... Im doing it 🙂Great advice and good to see you out there enjoying it.

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Hi glad you enjoy the videos will return winter riding as I.ve missed the summer

[@russcattell955i]

I bought a 05 in orange this year, I'm under 6' so wound the shock to position 2 and custom seat on low. Treated myself to new boots with thick soles, just flat footing now. Love riding it and not regretting selling my Street Triple. Touring resumes this weekend.

[@tripledaveridesagain]

I agree with the boots .

[@stewartreid2981]

Love the triple Dave mode commentary, love my 04 Tiger "Sambo" good morning from Bundaberg Australia. Heading out for a nice little Sunday country morning blast soon. Keep up the good work Triple Dave !

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Thank you Stewart thank you for watching 😅

[@2WheelTrev]

Glad to have found your channel as not many tiger955 riders on here it seems. I’ve had mine since 2018 though I don’t think I’ve been so lucky with it. Bought at 30k and it’s now at 66k, it’s been through a stator, 3 batteries, coil pack, thermostat housing, plus all the regular servicing stuff, endless oil and coolant leaks, a fuel balance pipe leak, parts are much harder to find now so had to get creative and use random bits of eBay and modify. It’s definitely been more costly to keep on the road than my previous bike SV650 but at least one thing is certain, this engine does not disappoint and it’s very comfortable.

[@tripledaveridesagain]

They do keep you on your toes good to work on and we'll worth it as rides great.

[@sirkristoferTV]

Ive had super trouble with mine '02 and I bought it with 25,000 miles on it. (i posted a comment with all the issues ive had with mean above somewhere :)

[@grahamsgoodies7531]

I had a 2004 955 cast wheel for, a few years and had the same problem with charging, mine was due to 2 problems rectifier and battery. Changed both and instead of Yuasa battery fitted an Exide one, same amps as Yuasa and also Exide is OEM battery or BMW at half the price. Fitted a amp meter so always knew if everything was charging and no problems after that, changed bulbs in clocks for LED so you can see the warning lights during the day which made a big difference when sunny. I do agree they do have a tendency to have a nap! And is why I fitted R&G crash bobbins, saved the tank a couple of times, but you are not a proper 955 owner until you drop it in the car park. Unfortunately due to a bad knee have had to change mine for a lighter Tiger 800, this is when you realise who much power the old 955 has, is definitely one of those bikes you are sad to see go. Hope the next owner has as much fun. Keep up the good work and ride safe Dave.

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Hi Graham yes my charging all sorted touch wood,I should do the same with some bobbins it's going happen again lol...thank for watching..

[@flatcapcaferacer]

I put 35,000+ miles on a 2001 955i over seven years and loved my Tiger. I'm only 5'8" but had no problems handling it.I went on to the 2008 Tiger 1050 and didn't like it near as much. Since then I've had 2021 and 2023 Tiger 900 GT Pro which brought me back to loving Tigers again.

[@tripledaveridesagain]

I toyed with the idea of a orange 1050,But can justify I different bike when this tiger dose all I ask thank you for watching.

[@johannesmarg6903]

I bought my black 955i in March 2002 an enjoy riding it since then. A couple of years ago, I changed the suspension to Wilbers, what a transformation… Intend to keep the bike until it is a real oldie….A few technical issues with the battery and electric wiring, but basically extremely reliable… Regards and good riding from Hamburg, Germany

[@TheDvdspeler]

Can you tell me more about the wilbers? I just got a 2002 with 2 past owners and 36km and I love it.

[@johannesmarg6903]

@@TheDvdspeler Sorry, missed your question…… I have a Wilber’s 641 rear shock installed instead of the stock. Forgot the exact name of the front suspension I got installed,at the same time, do not have the papers near me right now. Did not install them myself, so I cannot really tell about that part. With the original suspension, the bike could become a bit wobbly, especially when loaded up. Not really bad, but always there. With the Wilber’s, the bike is absolutely rock-steady, like being on tracks, no wobbling going on. It really transformed the riding quality and gives you a feeling of absolute reliable grip at all times. The suspension was preset to my weight / Load by the manufacturer, I never needed to adjust it in the roughly 25.000 km with that kit. 😊 Downside: it comes at a very hefty price. At the time I treated myself with it, all in all it cost about as much as the official price for the bike was listed, about 2500 Euros. But, no regrets.😅 I just bought a 400x Scrambler as a supplement to the Tiger and, based on my positive experience with the 955s upgrade, think about to replace the suspension with one offered by Rally Raid. Since the 400 x ist more or less a budget bike ( but so much fun), the effect would probably be even more enjoyable. Ride safely! Johannes

[@presstodelete1165]

Bikes that change your life are the ones to keep searching for. I can think of three that fit that bill for me, I hope there are some more before I hang up my leathers.

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Hi I totally agree 👍

[@2WheelTrev]

P.s. I unblock my tank rain drain with some strong wire and use a drill bit in the bottom nipple as it seems it corrodes mainly at the bottom which causes the blockage. Just do it each time you have the tank off and you should be fine. Not fun going to fill up and then a bunch of water pours in, but I also found putting in a couple capfuls of methylated spirits will bind to the water and allow it to exit the tank in combustion a little smoother.

[@tripledaveridesagain]

I.ll have a go because is a pain need to change the clutch cable so when the tanks off I.ll stick a drill bit up there thanks for watching my waffling.

[@2WheelTrev]

@@tripledaveridesagain that’s the perfect time to do it. Good luck and no worries, it’s refreshing hearing your ramblings 😃

[@mickc9364]

I've got one of these great bike's had it 6 months use it as my winter bike absolutely love it just fitted new tyres michelin pilot 6's wow what a difference they make, Happy days great chanel 💪😎

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Thank you they are addictive bikes it's the power and looks hook me .

[@sporty05]

Great bikes! Still enjoying my '06. I've had it since 2012. It currently needs the obligatory Rectifier/Regulator.

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Yes is a problem but once sorted all good, and I did get a yuasa battery made all the difference its the amps .

[@waynep4256]

I thought it was Boyce from only fools and horses at first. Fantastic video sir thank you 👍

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Thank you ,you got the east bit right deep darkest Suffolk...

[@garymartin557]

just bought a 955i st sprint. same motor, sounds sweet and when you put the throttle on the stop, it's like trying to hold onto a wild horse. love it. i did think about the Tiger but the sprint came along at a good price.

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Hi I.ve been looking at them on ebay there alot of yellow 😂

[@garymartin557]

@@tripledaveridesagain mine is blue, looks great, sounds great and goes great.

[@matthewcoldicutt5951]

Lovely Dave, review, Dave! And don't worry about going off on a tangent, it's all good stuff! Mine is certainly the quickest bike I've ever ridden, and one of the comfiest, for sure.,, plus the youngest one in the stable. I love the older iron, 60s and 70s twins and singles, but for a blast, and value, nothing really comes close to 955. Just subscribed and will track down your other public info vids😊

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Thanks great, thank you and welcome aboard,as for 955i they are special the more I see of the 70s 80s bike which have made back on the road the more I want one z1000 ,my father had a bantam back in the day so always looking at them to .

[@matthewcoldicutt5951]

@@tripledaveridesagain Brill . That's quite a spectrum between the bantam and the Z1000 beast ! The 900s have the looks and price tag, but according to a friend who rides them, the Zl000 frames and other improvements make them a far better and affordable day to day ride. I think our bike tastes place us in a parallel universe, Dave. Who can't like a postman's Bant am...

[@nigelbush7255]

I completely agree Dave I love my tiger 955i , from 2004 spoke wheels just like yours , I’ve had loads of jap bikes but the Triumph is a beast and it handles in the twisties and I don’t think I could go back .

[@tripledaveridesagain]

I thought you say that the bike is 1 Awesome.

[@nigelbush7255]

@@tripledaveridesagain it’s Awesome I love it 😻

[@GuidoMengelberg]

I won't buy one - because I'm owning one since 2003. And I'll never give it away after 138.000 km around Europe. Ride on!

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Morning thanks for the sub ,yes it's very true the bike really does get in you bad way of explaining it but I still love it every time we go out .

[@vernonholt4327]

Have the same Dave, love mine too

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Great bikes and thanks for subscribing there will be videos coming out soon once I build my strength up been in hospital for for treatment but will be back in the saddle soon 👍

[@vernonholt4327]

@@tripledaveridesagain gosh, get well soon

[@anvil259]

Great review. Man and beast in perfect harmony… 🙂

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Thank you for watching yes your right 😅

[@adrianrouse5148]

Two mates with speed triples both had loads of trouble with electrics. Went to watch the Banbury run. Stopped to help a bike at the side of the road . A triumph twin bobber. Electrics again . The owner was waiting for a mate with a trailer. He told me it was one electric problem after another. What have triumph been doing.??? I'll stick to my old triumph.

[@tripledaveridesagain]

I can understand I.ve had my fare share too,but ok now heavier wiring needed and different Connecter blocks 1050s Suffer to but know guys with 800 tigers no problem...

[@varazkhartoum]

I bought one this morning!! I am going to get it next wednesday...

[@jointaccount1]

had one for a few years, decent bike, handled really well, but really heavy, wobbly steering at highway speed and no decent options for a steering damper and the tube tires are absolutely silly, one puncture left me off the bike for ages while i took the wheel out and had to unmount the tire and replace the tube. Switched to a sprint 1050st and solved all those problems, though the battery being under the petrol tank was silly,

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Hi I.ve never had the steering wobble at speed granted they are heavy, but still great bikes ,o yes and spoked wheel tubed the range of tires are limited but very happy with mine .

[@sutty1963]

best bike iv ever had ,,thanks for another great vid

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Thanks for watching sytty mean a lot to me chap .

[@alexk.6022]

The wet weight of Triumph Tiger 955I is 243 kilogram. (including fuel and other liquids weights) On this bike I can travel 1000 km a day without problems. The only thing I don't like is the heavy weight. Gravel roads can be done carefully. But real off-road is only for professional riders.

[@JimmerofOz]

I have a 2011 TIger 1050 since new but I have always wanted one of the 955i's, maybe one day I will pick up one :)

[@tripledaveridesagain]

You should ,,ride around the world so comfortably great engine. Thanks for watching...

[@clintoncartwright5562]

I looking at buying a 2001 955 I later today with 27,000 miles for 1,750$ It’s got 800$ in back fees though. I hope it’s worth it

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Hi you will not be disappointed great bikes and this has low mileage, please let me know how you get on.

[@sirkristoferTV]

Ive got one. Had to replace the stator and the better and the rectifier and thats fine now. I replaced all the bulbs in the clocks to LED and still they aint the brightest of dials. THe circle chain tensioners are an absolute pain. Im 5'9 so on tippy toesor lean to the left so I can get one foot down. The seat adjustment does nothing :P Ive got a cooling issue and it over heads now. Its not the head gasket so Im thinking it might be the pump. Taking the tank off is a nightmare. I dont have a centre stand so changin tyres is a nightmare. Its also too top heavy so pickingh it up once its dropped is impossible (for me) alone which makes me nervous. But when it works, its amaizing. The fuel economy is pants though

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Hi blimey you have been thou the wars I had some of them problems but all sorted mind has a centre stand but both wheel touches the ground so useful NOT ,and as you say when all is OK there's no better place to sit on the mighty triumph.

[@ExMAB4]

Love the channel content.

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Thank you 😂

[@ExMAB4]

@@tripledaveridesagain Subscribed

[@totob7264]

Hi Dave, thanks for the great videos! I was wondering, how is the fuel consumption of the girlie with your smooth riding style?

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Hi I.ve never worked it out but users a lot more when it just me lol 😅

[@pshivjee]

Jolly Good 🎉thanks great 👍

[@aaronsweeten4518]

Whats the controller on your left side handle bar? Just picked up a gray one just like this. loving it so far!

[@tripledaveridesagain]

It my gopro controller 😊

[@deadsirius3531]

I've had mine for a couple of months and loved it from the moment I first sat on it. Unfortunately the constant electrical problems have ruined the magic somewhat but when it's running it's unbelievably fun!

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Stick with it get a yuusa battery proper it's the amps you know mine had troubles when hot not now all good and grease the connector between stator and reg keep water out .

[@inspectorclouseau3880]

Sounds like your enjoying yourself there buddy, motorcycling is great isn't it

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Yes love riding Especially the mighty triumph thanks for watching .

[@tigerward88]

Charging system craps itself is my only complaint

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Yes your right but once you have that sorted and use a proper battery not one of ebay all good in the hood.

[@timbo66]

I`m 51 8``, seat at its lowest height and a lowering kit recommended?

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Hi thanks for watching 😊

[@glenncampbell2626]

What kind of money are these machines going for now?

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Hi I would say around the 2 grand mark.

[@greengas-n9f]

Where did you buy the screen from and does it do a good job ?

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Hi mate just on ebay 👍

[@gerardkinsella6034]

Are they reliable and what are the cons

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Yes it's just charging Nickel but after riding one your get it, engine sweet and powerful .

[@bradfuller1667]

That window riser is ridiculous

[@tonebonetones]

​@tripledaveridesagain Really? You're that touchy about a - valid, albeit a tad blunt - comment you make a silly reply about a top box that makes no sense followed by a schoolboy insult? I'm not quite sure how to tell you this, but prepare yourself: you are going to get occasional negative comments. Some may be valid like this one above, some may be ill informed and stupid. That's part and parcel of having a You Tube channel. Think before you make kneejerk replies, might I kindy suggest? The riser is meant to be staggered with the top of the stock screen. There should not be a gap - like you have - between the top of the screen and the riser. That defeats the whole purpose of the risers' design and also risks it being blown off at speed. That's what the original comment is referring to when they say it's ridiculous, I suspect.

[@tripledaveridesagain]

I.ve delete my comment your are so right I did explain about the screen in my latest video,And I did have a topbox on the triumph for a why.ll but friends said it looked like a flymo collection box so it had to go,Thank for watching and I.ll behave my self from now on .

[@Joe-bj7nz]

Ridiculous comment.. as the saying goes "if you aint got anything nice to say.. dont say anything". Or if you got constructive criticism.. use the two stars and a wish method

[@RoixBoniabyIIV-lq7td]

I own the The 2000 Daytona superbike 955i and it is better than the tiger all across the board !🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Same top end I bet ,have you rode a mighty tiger 955i?

[@davidker7256]

Where did you get the screen from?

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Ebay after market part 😅

[@andrewtye4771]

Not many about now Dave getting harder to find a good one

[@andrewtye4771]

The excentrichub hub on the back is to pull the chain up tight at don't alter the ride height

[@tripledaveridesagain]

I.ll have a look and see where I got it .

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Yes I know Andy but people mess with them .

[@Tec2Nut]

Is this a good bike for a newbie ,57. 6ft7

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Yes completely is comfortable and affordable 👌

[@SANJAYVFR750]

Don't know which sounds worse the bike or your voice don't give up the day job Boyceee!!😂😉

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@garygoodwin1300]

Watching paint dry. Ya need to do bedtime story’s 😴😴😴😴😴😴😴

[@TheThejpmshow]

Really? I enjoyed this enthusiastic video, the man clearly loves his machine and is hat shines through! I’m thinking of getting a Tiger, assured now!

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

Adventure bikes are for a different kind of poser. The kind that pretends to be a round the world traveler. Most owners would piss their pants keeping up with me on my Triumph TR25W 250 on dirt trails or bad dirt roads.$20 K , 500 lbs no thanks . One guy dropped his bike and broke the radiator. Had to get towed back to his truck. Just like the Ricky Racers and the fake outlaw bikers. À accessories to your outfit.😂😂

[@tripledaveridesagain]

That's bmw rides right there watch the long way down and think I.ll have some of that,then there's man how have rode bikes from an early age and for me the feeling of the wind in the face and the freedom I don't pose and not out to be anyone else other than me.

[@TwistedAnkles]

Me me me I I I. What kind of review was that? Lame

[@tripledaveridesagain]

Thanks for watching half of the video, I clearly said it wasn't a review just a Suffolk boy telling how it is .please like and subscribe have a look at play list gold right there .

[@papachis9535]

Thank you. My German brother-in-law posted me this evening, having remembered to ask me when he was ready to sell his 955i. I live in Brussels & South of France. Plenty to consider here, but there seems to be a lot of criticism of the electrics, particularly the stator, and some concern about oil, fuel and coolant leaks. What’s the score my man?