Motorcycles start to wear and go out of adjustment from the day they leave the showroom. And our Tiger Boxer 250 RS is no exception on this phenomenon. Keeping them running smoothly, reliably and safely takes time and effort. Periodically it needs money too. Trying to cut economic corners with maintenance is never a good idea.

The level and frequency of maintenance very much depends on the sort of motorcycle. Robust, low revving tourers, like the Tiger Boxer, won't need anywhere near as much attention as some high-spec, high speed sportsbikes. But the fact is, all bikes need looking after.

Servicing is getting more and more complex to do at home, so decide what you're able to do, and what should be left to an expert. Missing services and checks can lead to problems and inconvenience at best, and accident and injury at worst.

Washing your motorcycle often is a good place to start. Getting into the nitty gritty of a machine will help you spot wear and tear early, giving you a chance to sort it quicker. Keep your eye on chain and sprocket wear and lube them as often as they need it – sometimes more than once a day. Tire pressure checks are a chore, but can make the difference between a good and evil handling motorcycle.

Tiger Boxer 250RS Electrical failure in Bangkok.....
WAS ONLY BUT A BASIC WIRE ACCIDENTALLY DISCONNECTED

by Frank V & Panitda Hongchan

Dear Khun P.,

First of all, thanks for your kind phone support last night.
Second, NO NEED to send any technician to fix the problem as I solved it by myself fortunately.

Third....ok, here is how it went yesterday night with our beloved Tiger Boxer 250RS:

After hanging up the phone with you I tried a few more times to push-starting the bike.

Some of us Tiger Boxer nuts are always improving our bikes. Sadly, it's rarely cheap. However, there is one little thing you can do that will make your Boxer motorcycle feel more like a racer. Get a cutter knife out and butcher the standard grips.

For my feeling, they're far too thick and shiny. Race grips use softer, tackier rubber and they are only wafer thin. They massively increase the feel you get back from the bike through the bars, and the added grip is surprisingly welcome.