TIGER #2 Found, maybe #3

[iowarotax]

Im on a road trip right now to pick up another Tiger. This one is a 200. The owner had a 250 but sold it. Im getting the 200 plus the 250 engine and some spare parts. The owner is trying to track down the 250 roller for me. When I get back home in Iowa I'll post pics and info.

[firefirefire90]

NICE!!! I cannot wait for pictures!

[blue27]

Awsome, go get it!!!!!!!!

[scooterroo]

dang iowa, you are lucky. why, why, why cant i have that kinda luck. post up some pics, lucky!

[ceaserthethird]

Another Tiger .... :eek:

[iowarotax]

18 hours roundtrip. I just got home a hour ago. The trip was good, but not as good as it could have been. I may be going back to get the other tiger. What I got though is one complete 200 minus fenders. I still dont have any fenders!!! The 200 was taken apart and laying everywhere. I'm pumped to get it!!! Also I got a complete 250 engine with the deal. Thats the engine out of the missing one. I'll go into more detail later. Heres a couple of pics. Again sorry for the bad camera

[blue27]

Nice, can't wait for more pics. Looks like a Fox shock , both of mine are Works Ultracross shocks. Keep the pics coming!!!!

[DixiePlowboy]

Great to hear another one's been rescued!

[iowarotax]

yeah my other shock is the Works one.

[firefirefire90]

Nice stuff. Can't wait for other pictures. Did tiger use Pro-link suspension or just attached it to the swinger?

[iowarotax]

I did get PIECES of the front fender, and rear. And I mean not salvagable pieces

[SWIGIN]

Nice stuff. Can't wait for other pictures. Did tiger use Pro-link suspension or just attached it to the swinger?




they used a no link.

[iowarotax]

Yeah the shock mounted on one of the two holes on the swingarm. It was somewhat adjustable.

[Orangecnty250r]

Hey an original shroud and shock with the resi is a nice score to. What pieces of the rear do you have???

[iowarotax]

Its really bad!! I thought I was finally gonna get fenders, but not this time. I'll take a pic of the plastic I got. Hang on.

[iowarotax]

My radiator shroud is fiberglass, but these fender pieces are plastic.

[iowarotax]

The forks I got with this tiger are way different than my other. Heres the forks with my other one to the right. Do any of your guys tigers have this different style?...........I just looked at the recent tiger with the blue tires and blue pipe, He has this new style of forks.

[iowarotax]

My plan with this Tiger is to steal parts from it to make my 250 complete. The stuff I need to complete my 250 are, Brakes,master cylinders,radiator,front rotor, and coil/cdi. I was going to buy these things new, but now I have them. What do you guys think I should do?

[Orangecnty250r]

My plan with this Tiger is to steal parts from it to make my 250 complete. The stuff I need to complete my 250 are, Brakes,master cylinders,radiator,front rotor, and coil/cdi. I was going to buy these things new, but now I have them. What do you guys think I should do?

You are doing the right thing.....sometimes with the TIGERS you have to rob Peter to pay Paul.....completing one is the right and best thing at the sacrifice of another basket case

[iowarotax]

I am going to keep the 200 engine, but I can still get this pretty far along with the major hard to get parts that I have. Ive got three extra 250 engines minus misc electronic parts. What would be a honest not inflamed selling price for this tiger with a 250 engine, no brakes, no fenders, everything else complete, but needs resto?

[iowarotax]

The tigers I've looked at seem to mostly have this second version of front forks. I thought my first ones were mostly used. Any info anybody?

[Orangecnty250r]

I am going to keep the 200 engine, but I can still get this pretty far along with the major hard to get parts that I have. Ive got three extra 250 engines minus misc electronic parts. What would be a honest not inflamed selling price for this tiger with a 250 engine, no brakes, no fenders, everything else complete, but needs resto?

Last one like that on ebay got roughly 900.00..( I printed and saved the auction as I do with all tiger auctions when they come along once or twice a year TOPS)...200xbasket case sold it....All of us TIGER collectors have our PVC rejects ( I have two good sets of all original) heres my rejects

[Orangecnty250r]

The tigers I've looked at seem to mostly have this second version of front forks. I thought my first ones were mostly used. Any info anybody?

I dont think any of mine have those newer version of forks.....In the tiger factory picture that was posted a while back they had those newer version forks AND a slightly different shape tank than all of the ones I have...That means more TIGERS in the factory pic need to be found!!!

EDIT: Maybe one set is I will check in the am

[iowarotax]

I really hope Dale pushes for the new fenders!!! Thats my last stumbling block for the completion of my 250. Does anyone that owns tigers have any fenders for sale or Trade for engine parts or engine????

[scooterroo]

dude check with erectordale again, i think i saw a post that he was offing his collection or something like that.

[scooterroo]

heres the thread.... http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/s...ad.php?t=63032

[iowarotax]

I dont think Dale has any used fenders for sale.

[scooterroo]

the thread wont post for some reason. but i thought it might be a shot for yah. look in the classifieds under "any tigers for sale out there".

[erectordale]

NIce score iowa the left 2 forks are marzzochi forks all my tigers have those the other set is off a can-am dirtbike I bought a set like the right 1 as they was in really great shape they will work you just need a differant brake mounting plate. I will get THe plastics eventually. it is at a stand still right now waiting on the mold maker. I may make the #$%@ mold myself as I did this many many yrs ago it is not hard just takes time

[erectordale]

I'm selling everything else before my tigers including my gun collection and a few other collectibles,my spare truck ,tractor even a few tools just so I can keep my tigers

[iowarotax]

good news, I just had a phone call about the other Tiger. Bad news, they chopped it up and put a street bike engine in it. But... they blew that engine up, and they are going to round up all the remaining Tigers parts and call me. I'll keep updates on that nightmare..what a waste of a great trike.

[erectordale]

IOwa let me know if you get that chopped up frame I could use the steering stem area

[iowarotax]

Yeah I will. I'm not looking forward to another long drive, but if there is enough good parts, I'll be gone. I wish this info on the second tiger would of happened yesterday!!

[blue27]

Hey if you are not interseted in the other Tiger, I need the sprocket, disc and wheel hubs, also 2 rotors. I could even call about just these items and pay to have them shipped. Let me know

[blue27]

I noticed between my two Tiger the steering stem is different, one is a one piece tube and the other is narrow in the center.

[iowarotax]

No, I'm going to hopefully get the stuff shipped. I'll keep you updated on what I get. Another thing, I just won a ebay auction on a front lever/master cylinder front caliper combo. This will work on the tigers. I got it for 10.00 plus shipping.

[iowarotax]

These 2 frames necks look the same, but have not had time yet to compare. I did notice that the 2 tanks look the same but where they fit around the neck they are a little different. I will try and take some more pics tommorow and note some differences.

[iowarotax]

Heres the 2 tanks. Notice how the shape by the neck is a little different. I know its hard to see with my great camera. I'm getting a better one tommorow.

[iowarotax]

I was just looking at the 2 frames side by side. There is at least a dozen different little things from frame to frame. The biggest dif I saw was it looked like the angle of the main frame tube that the tank mounts to. It looks like one is raked at a slightly steeper angle. Also alot of the gromet and mount holes are diff sizes.

[iowarotax]

One of the rear rims that came with this is really got a bad dent in edge of the rim. Is there any way to repair a bent rim? Also, has anyone put other rims on these tiger hubs? If so, what brand and size cross-over?

[blue27]

Should be Mitchell Blue wheels, which is now Douglas Wheel and Tecate bolt pattern 4 on 4 8 inch.

[iowarotax]

Hey, I just bought a new camera, But when I try to post pics, it wont let me post them. It says there too big. Can I adjust my camera or something????

[iowarotax]

Hopefully this works!

[iowarotax]

I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks. Thanks for the help. More pics later.

[Orangecnty250r]

Some cool parts.....I spent the entire day working on the tigers as well. I had several seized bolts on the A -arms and front end of the tiger 4....Almost lost my mind several times:mad: .....cant even put it into words.... at one point 3 or 4 bolts took over three hours to get out:( .... anyway glad you got the camera going and shot those pics

[iowarotax]

Here are some misc parts. Im rebuilding the one 250. The other main cases are extra that I picked up on a Canadian website. The one jug is brand new!! ....And yes, that is the kitchen table. Not married, if you cant tell.

[pimtout]

Hey Iowa, i keep tring that number for the CDI box (tony murphy) and grt no answer, did he maybe go out of bussiness?

[iowarotax]

No, I just talked to him last week. Phone # 661-944-1624......Email tmurphy440@aol.com .I think I switched the 2 and 4 around before, sorry man, my bad.

[pimtout]

just looked ....i have 1642....thats the problem

[iowarotax]

Also heres a site with some good info and links...web address www.classiccanam.com

[iowarotax]

Check this out. I was going through some parts tonight and I noticed the difference in the shock mount area. The one has a extra piece of steel to reinforce that area. The blue swingarm is off the 200. The red is the 250. The red one seems to be a built slightly stronger than the other. What do your Tigers have?

[Orangecnty250r]

Some of my swings are different as well......Thats the beauty of the TIGERS, not straight assembly line production....Every one seems to be unique in some way even if very small.

[Dirtcrasher]

Here are some misc parts. Im rebuilding the one 250. The other main cases are extra that I picked up on a Canadian website. The one jug is brand new!! ....And yes, that is the kitchen table. Not married, if you cant tell.


Since my divorce 7 years ago, I have never had so many toys and so much money by myself. Not to mention that my kitchen table is a pool table and it too has parts all over it :lol:

[iowarotax]

Do any of the Tiger owners out there have any fenders they want to sell?? I have alot of 250 rotax engines/parts to trade or CASH!!! Let me know.

[iowarotax]

Hey I just found these pics of a the factory rider that Ive been in contact with. I just emailed them to him tonight. He has no idea this kind of stuff is still out there. There is a big article in a older atc mag about the "TWICE ON ICE". If someone finds it, please post it.

[bassman]

Great post!

[iowarotax]

I looked for numbers on my Tiger frames last night. I found nothing on the 250, but I found 036 on the 200 frame. My 250 has been sandblasted, so I dont know if it disapeared or was never there.

[Orangecnty250r]

I have a 040 on one of my frames ....I'll have to check which one

[iowarotax]

What shock do you guys think I should put on the 250 I'm restoring? The Works or the Fox with the remote res. I'm going to keep the 250 for sure. I think the Works shock looks the best, but like the look of the remote res on the Fox. Also which is the better performing shock?

[iowarotax]

Another question for other tiger owners, what rear fender would work on my tigers untill I find the real deal? Does anybody have other fenders on their tigers other than factory? If so please post pics.

[iowarotax]

More questions for Tiger owners. What bearing crosses over for the rear axle? Is there a part # that I can get from someone? My bearing carrier seems nice and tight, but dont want chance it.

[Orangecnty250r]

84/85 tecate rear bearings

[iowarotax]

Really, thats easy enough. Thanks. Hey OC, what do you think on my shock choice? The Works or Fox?

[Orangecnty250r]

Really, thats easy enough. Thanks. Hey OC, what do you think on my shock choice? The Works or Fox?

Well I was hoping you would pick the works so I could buy the fox with the resevoir....I think that gives you my opinion;)

[iowarotax]

I dont think I should get rid of the Fox untill I get the other Tiger stuff from my road trip. Hopefully the other Tiger has a Fox Shock. I'll keep you updated.

[iowarotax]

Ive been doing a little research on the different ignition systems for the Tiger engines. There was three different systems used. The first and as I can tell the most popular was the Bosch. The second was the Motoplat. The third was called Kokusan. I have 3 Bosch, and one Kokusan. My other engines dont have anything right now. I think most tiger engines had the Bosch, But I would be interested to get some feedback from other tiger owners on what they have.

[erectordale]

the 500's use the koukasan and I have 4 engines with the motoplat. 5 with the bosch both 200 and 250's used the moto-plat

[iowarotax]

Ive heard from can-am people that the older motoplat ignitions will give more RPMS than the other two. Does anyone know if that is fact or not?