Orangecnty250r
03-23-2005, 09:03 AM
TIGER PROJECT!! The SECRET is OUT... An awesome addition to my DREAM collection.
When I first visited this site and saw the TIGER page I thought I would never have the opportunity to EVER own one these old school racers let alone find one 1 hour away from my home, Thanks MBG75 for lettin go of it and others for the INFO. Just goes to show you with patience, persistence, and of course a forkin out some $Onions you CAN still get your hands on some of this stuff.
I was keeping this project low key but its moving along quickly (VERY QUICKLY maybe done about the same time as the T3) I have chatted with some people for info so the secret is out. This bike is basically complete with an exception of a flat metal front caliper mounting plate that can be fabricated very easily and front axle which wont be to hard with some suggestions I 've already received.
The special things about this bike is its overall condition and completeness. It was the result of some hard work and research by its previous owner who compiled parts from several bikes from around the country. Its got a 200 cc engine but I'm going with a 250cc cylinder so it matches my other big boys. Also I cant rip those original 250cc decals off It would kill me!!!
Plastics- All original PVC type front fender and rear in over all good condition with some minor splitting all of which is being professionally fixed. ORIGINAL warning decal on it. Because of its PVC type (solid color all they way thru) I am going to try to wet sand and plastic renew the original material to hold its value and it be original. If it doesnt look good I will then have it professionally sprayed
Original Shroud ---PERFECT being sprayed
need an original # plate but the one I have will do for now.
Tank GREAT Shape
Axle/Hubs - Look at the pic!!- When I polished with metal polish they cleaned up and were in better condition than any of my other bikes. They were NOT sprayed or wire wheeled. Original Zinc coating on the hubs and you can see the original lines in the metal of the axle. I didn't believe it when it was pointed out to me the good condition of the axle /hubs when I was purchasing it but all the black spots on the axle were just petrified grease. You were right they cleaned up awesome. I never felt grease that hardened before.
The pipe is BRAND NEW not sprayed and never been mounted on a tiger. He found this by researching the original company who made these for TIGER and guess what They had ONE left in storage for 20 years. Is that Luck or what
Well its stripped and ready to be dropped off for powder. The foot pegs shifter have already been done. I decided to polish the front forks. Already polished the front wheel. And wait to you see the rear wheel tire combo I picked out (KILLER).
When I first visited this site and saw the TIGER page I thought I would never have the opportunity to EVER own one these old school racers let alone find one 1 hour away from my home, Thanks MBG75 for lettin go of it and others for the INFO. Just goes to show you with patience, persistence, and of course a forkin out some $Onions you CAN still get your hands on some of this stuff.
I was keeping this project low key but its moving along quickly (VERY QUICKLY maybe done about the same time as the T3) I have chatted with some people for info so the secret is out. This bike is basically complete with an exception of a flat metal front caliper mounting plate that can be fabricated very easily and front axle which wont be to hard with some suggestions I 've already received.
The special things about this bike is its overall condition and completeness. It was the result of some hard work and research by its previous owner who compiled parts from several bikes from around the country. Its got a 200 cc engine but I'm going with a 250cc cylinder so it matches my other big boys. Also I cant rip those original 250cc decals off It would kill me!!!
Plastics- All original PVC type front fender and rear in over all good condition with some minor splitting all of which is being professionally fixed. ORIGINAL warning decal on it. Because of its PVC type (solid color all they way thru) I am going to try to wet sand and plastic renew the original material to hold its value and it be original. If it doesnt look good I will then have it professionally sprayed
Original Shroud ---PERFECT being sprayed
need an original # plate but the one I have will do for now.
Tank GREAT Shape
Axle/Hubs - Look at the pic!!- When I polished with metal polish they cleaned up and were in better condition than any of my other bikes. They were NOT sprayed or wire wheeled. Original Zinc coating on the hubs and you can see the original lines in the metal of the axle. I didn't believe it when it was pointed out to me the good condition of the axle /hubs when I was purchasing it but all the black spots on the axle were just petrified grease. You were right they cleaned up awesome. I never felt grease that hardened before.
The pipe is BRAND NEW not sprayed and never been mounted on a tiger. He found this by researching the original company who made these for TIGER and guess what They had ONE left in storage for 20 years. Is that Luck or what
Well its stripped and ready to be dropped off for powder. The foot pegs shifter have already been done. I decided to polish the front forks. Already polished the front wheel. And wait to you see the rear wheel tire combo I picked out (KILLER).