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posted February 16, 2009 01:26 PM
Tiger Tail Question
I have a question for those who have installed the Tiger Tail - At stock wheelbase does it increase tire clearance - effectively permitting the bike to be lowered more without the tire rubbing - note I have a cut down oil pan. Second does it decrease space under the seat - where all of my added electronics like an LM1 are currently installed.
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posted February 16, 2009 01:50 PM
 Edited By: dubious on 16 Feb 2009 22:40
you will gain approx 1" of clearance back there above the tire at stock wheelbase, and you will lose 1" under the seat.
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rACeRs
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posted February 16, 2009 02:16 PM
Since I installed my tigertail I think all my electonics fit better. The pan is flat instead of having all the bumps and stuff in it. I will post a pic later with my seat off. I am happy with it.
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KSPZ3
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posted February 16, 2009 03:38 PM
Thanks for the quick response - I will appreciate the pictures - I think that the LM1 is my bifg issue.
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posted February 16, 2009 04:27 PM
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posted February 16, 2009 05:19 PM
Hey not to hyjack the thread but did any of you guys notice the gap around the tail light growing with the tiger tail or did I screw somthing up? BTW really nice job on the placement of everything that looks really nice. I think I will re-do mine just because you made me feel like I half assed it after seeing yours racers.
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posted February 16, 2009 06:13 PM
Lol, make sure that the rear tab is on top. You need to put the rear of it on first and then mount up the front. If not then the rear will hang low. If you go on schnitzracing.com there are the install instructions that you can download.
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posted February 16, 2009 07:19 PM
Thanks for the info, after looking at your bike more I noticed you also were able to get the little plastic push pin down by the lock to go in, not even close on mine. I am going to adress this right away, this was the only problem I had with the tiger tail.
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posted February 16, 2009 10:42 PM
Gosh ... another PC3 mounted at thet ail and I still cant figure out how to run those wires past the frame pivot, ugh ....
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posted February 17, 2009 04:28 AM
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Gosh ... another PC3 mounted at thet ail and I still cant figure out how to run those wires past the frame pivot, ugh ....
really? you can fit a lot through there. i mean, ecms, whole harness, everything. thats how it comes out the bike.
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posted February 17, 2009 05:31 AM
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Thanks for the info, after looking at your bike more I noticed you also were able to get the little plastic push pin down by the lock to go in, not even close on mine. I am going to adress this right away, this was the only problem I had with the tiger tail.
I had the same problem i had to bend mine with a set of visegrips to get the pin to go in it was way off the the lock side the other side was dead on.
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KSPZ3
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posted February 17, 2009 08:43 PM
Thanks for the pics - really looks great - it will now be on my things to do list
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mike1024
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posted February 18, 2009 10:17 AM
looks hideous in my opinion. Goes astray from the color and shape of the bike.. Its like putting a chin fairing on a dirtbike!
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Shane661
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posted February 18, 2009 11:36 AM
It's not really a part designed for aesthetics. But you could paint or powdercoat it. I am doing a few things to mine...
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