Here's a pic for your (and my) enjoyment of what the bike looks like:

So it's the color etc of the above bike, but here's a 2004 fully decked out in orange:

Here's another one, 2005, but with the luggage on in grey:

The specific bike I'm considering appears to be a 2003, aluminum silver, fully loaded, with at least the following options:
Alarm/Immobiliser (Thatcham Category MC1 compliant)   
Tank Bag                                                                

Colour Co-ordinated Panniers                                     
Colour Co-ordinated Top Box                                     
Top Box Back Rest                                                   
Pannier Inner Bags                                                   
Heated Grips                                                           

There are some really great Triumph user sites and forums out there. Thanks to all the participants for all the knowledge
I've picked up! I've tried to give credit due where applicable. Please let me know if I missed something.
It certainly wasn't my intent.

Although lots of information exists, the one thing I thought was missing is what I am going to attempt to put together
at a new site to be announced soon. That being, some pretty detailed How-To guides with both text and pics. Initially,
I was going to concentrate on my model, but realized I could give back more to the community by hosting the site for all
Triumphs. To be announced soon!

Official Triumph Site

Official Triumph Site - *New 5/06*
Triumph has completely remodeled the Tiger for 2007. Looks really nice!

Prices on the 2002 Triumph Tiger

KBB Retail Value for 2002 Tiger - *New 12/06
KBB Retail Value for 2003 Tiger - *New 12/06
KBB Trade-In Value for 2002 Tiger - *New 12/06*
KBB Trade-In Value for 2003 Tiger - *New 12/06*
Main KBB Motorcycle price selection page - *New 5/06*

Reviews of the 2002 (955i) Triumph Tiger

Online:
Motorcycle.com 2005 Adventure Tourer Comparo - *New 12/06*
Motorcycle.com 2002 Adventure Tourer Comparo - *New 12/06*
Motorcycle.com 2001 Tiger Review - *New 12/06*
PowerSportsNetwork Rider Reviews for 2002 Tiger - *New 12/06*
PowerSportsNetwork Rider Reviews for 2003 Tiger - *New 12/06*
MCReports.com Combination PDF File - 5 articles - 27 pages - *New 12/06*
Motorsports-network 2001 Tiger - *New 12/06*
Motorcyclenews.com Tiger Review - *New 12/06*
Motorcyclenews.com Stephen Wilson Review of a 2002 Tiger - *New 12/06*

Print:
MCN -- September 2002 -- Open-Class Dual-Sport Showdown

Press Releases - Not quite reviews and other tidbits on the web

Bikez.com Spec Sheet - *New 12/06*
Web Bike World - *New 12/06*
epinions.com User Reviews of the 2000 Tiger (close enough!) - *New 12/06*
Rideatriumph.com 2002 Spec Sheet - *New 12/06*
Rideatriumph.com 2003 Spec Sheet - *New 12/06*
Recalls! - *New 12/06*
Hermys! - *New 12/06*
Motorcyclespecs 2001 Tiger Specs - *New 12/06*
Motorcyclespecs 2005 Tiger Specs - *New 12/06*

UKBike Review - *New 4/06*
DropBears.com Review - *New 5/06*
RideTeamTriumph 2001 RS Specs - *New 5/06*
- *New 12/06*
- *New 12/06*

Cool Forums/Reference Sites

Triumph Specific
triumphrat.net - *New 12/06
Triumph-Tiger.com Forums - *New 12/06*
Triumphtiger.net - *New 12/06*
Royal Rat Pack - *New 5/06*
The Triple Connection - *New 5/06*
Home of the World Famous Triumph Sprint ST/RS Website - *New 5/06*
t595.net - *New 5/06*
t955i.net - *New 6/06*
Cowin-Tech - Much of this site doesnt work - *New 5/06*
All the Yahoo Triumph Groups - *New 5/06*
The history of Triumph Motorcycles - *New 5/06*
Official Triumph R.A.T. Login - *New 5/06*
PhillyRiverRATs · Triumph Riders - *New 5/06*
Mikihito Tanaka's VIN number Reference Chart - *New 5/06*
Google translation of Mikihito Tanaka's Japanese VIN number Reference Chart - *New 5/06*
I also went ahead and archived a copy of the translated version. When I tried to go to the home page of this site, an internal error came up, so I grabbed a copy just in case. Also, in case the google translation goes away. See my archive here - *New 5/06*

Not Triumph Specific
sport-touring.net - *New 6/06*
canyonchasers.net - *New 6/06*
motorcycle links directory that brings it all together! Motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, motorcycling events, motorcycle tours... you name it, it's here! - *New 5/06*
Micapeak.com Motorcycle Yellow Pages - *New 5/06*
Ronnie Cramer's MOTORCYCLE WEB INDEX - *New 5/06*

Local Philly Riding

philadelphiariders - *New 5/06*
PhillyRiverRATS - *New 5/06*
MC Diner Breakfast Club in Philly - *New 5/06*

Non-Local Riding

THE Motorcycle Travel Site - *New 6/06*
Motorcycle tours and rental in England, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man TT races, plus biking vacations to France, Spain, and Thailand. - *New 6/06*

Performance Parts & Accessories for the 2002 Triumph Tiger

OEM Triumph Parts

Bikebandit.com - OEM Parts. Look through the fiche online! - *New 12/06*
GreatBay - *New 12/06*
Triumph eStore - *New 12/06*
RideTeamTriumph - Metal Fuel Fittings and OEM Triumph parts and accessories - *New 12/06*
Cycle-Parts.com - If you know the part #, or can get it, they definintely offer a discount. Not sure how the shipping is. - *New 5/06*
RideNow parts request form - *New 5/06*

Specific to the Tiger

Corbin Seat - *New 12/06*
GDL Cycles Parts - *New 12/06*
SkyKing Products - All types of stuff - *New 12/06*
Jack Lilley Accessories - *New 12/06*
TwistedThrottle.com Tiger parts - *New 12/06*
touratech-usa.com Tiger parts - *New 12/06*
Thunderbike Muffler - *New 12/06*
Radiator Protector - *New 12/06*
Galfer Stainless Steel Brake Lines - *New 12/06*
Ventura Accessories For me - the Light Guards - *New 12/06*
CA Sport Touring Tiger Parts - *New 12/06*
GDL Cycles Tiger Parts - *New 12/06*
Micapeak Parts Triumph Vendors List - *New 12/06*
Dennis Kirk Specific Parts List for 2003 Tiger - *New 12/06*
British-Customs Tiger Parts - *New 12/06*
Triumph Microfiche Cards - *New 12/06*
GIVI Hard luggage & windscreen - *New 12/06*
Turbo Kits! - *New 12/06*
Colored nuts, etc - *New 12/06*
RaceTech parts for 02 Tiger - *New 12/06*
Mikihito Tanaka's list that cross-references various manufacturers' brake pads to the original Triumph part numbers for most
Hinckley Triumphs; in Japanese, but the part numbers and references are in English - *New 12/06*
Google translation of above Japanese Brake Pad Reference Chart - *New 12/06*
I also went ahead and archived a copy of the translated version. When I tried to go to the home page of this site,
an internal error came up, so I grabbed a copy just in case. Also, in case the google translation goes away.
See my archive here - *New 12/06*
Additionally, I created a table at the bottom of this page with the part #'s.

Windscreens

Cee Bailey's Windscreens - *New 12/06*
Givi Windscreen - *New 12/06*
MRA's Windscreens - Triumph Tiger screens start on page 11 - *New 12/06*

Tires

CanyonChaser's Continental road attack's Review - *New 5/06*
CanyonChaser's Metzeler Z6 review - *New 5/06*
CanyonChaser's Michelin Pilot roads review - *New 5/06*
Continental road attack's - *New 5/06*
A cheap place I've found to buy Continental road attack's - *New 5/06*
One place to buy Continental road attack's - *New 5/06*
Southwest Moto Tires sells tires at pretty big discounts and offers free shipping if you buy a pair; they get very good ratings from wBW visitors - *New 5/06*

Parts Reviews

motorcyclegearreview.com - *New 5/06*
webBikeWorld.com Reviews - *New 5/06*
webBikeWorld.com Triumph Page - *New 5/06*
Motorcyclist Magazine Helmet Review - *New 5/06*
CanyonChasers.com Reviews - *New 5/06*
Motorcycle.com Product Review Archive - *New 6/06*

Not Triumph Specific Parts

Garmin Factory Outlet Motorcycle GPS Units - *New 12/06*
List of Parts Vendors - *New 5/06*
CrampBuster Cruiser Throttlestop - Pretty Ingenious! - *New 5/06*
MotoEquip Face Shield Protector - *New 5/06*
FREE! Medical Information Carrier System - Great idea if you have medical conditions that need to be known! - *New 5/06*
SpeedBleeder for brakes - *New 5/06*
Accessory Power - *New 5/06*
Scorpio i500 Alarm ystem - *New 5/06*
Kryptonite NY Disc Lock - *New 5/06*
This is where I got my Kryptonite lock - *New 5/06*
SpeedoHealer - *New 5/06*
SpeedoHealer USA Purchase - *New 5/06*
TuneBoy - *New 5/06*
The EarPlug Super Store - *New 5/06*
Hooligan Racing Aluminum Resevoir This is not a straight bolt-on!- *New 5/06*
Stebel Nautilus Compact Dual-Tone 12-Volt Air Horn, 139 dB - *New 5/06*
SMF Cycles - *New 5/06*
RideSafer.com - Safety gear - *New 5/06*
Powerlet Power Plugs - *New 5/06*
Powerlet Products @ Derby Cycles - *New 5/06*

Kisan safety electronics - *New 5/06*
Throttlemeister Cruise Control - *New 5/06*

Contoured sheepskin Seat Covers - *New 5/06*

Baehr Motorcycle Commmunication Systems - *New 6/06*
Targa (misc stuff, a few Triumph bits) - *New 6/06*
LockItt - Motorcycle Security Products - *New 6/06*
Respro Foggy mask - *New 6/06*
Gerbing electrically heated clothes - *New 6/06*
Schampa Technical Wear - *New 6/06*
HardRacing (Ohlins US shocks, Gilles Rearsets & more) - *New 6/06*
GriotsGarage (roller drive tools) - *New 6/06*
Trident Exhausts - *New 6/06*
LowBrowCustoms (Hooligan Triumph shirts) - *New 6/06*
J&S Imports (Pro Oiler) - *New 6/06*
Tech Spec (Grip Skins for tanks) - *New 6/06*
EZ-Clip EZPass Toll Holder - *New 6/06*

Classifieds and Used Parts

Used Triumph Parts in England - *New 5/06*
cycleclassifieds.us - *New 6/06*
newandusedcycleparts.com - *New 6/06*
cyclesrecycled.com - *New 6/06*

General Parts Stores

CycleStoreOnline Parts - *New 5/06*
Motorcycle Buzz Parts - *New 5/06*
motorcycleshopper.com - *New 5/06*
twistedthrottle.com - *New 6/06*
Dennis Kirk Regular store - *New 6/06*
Dennis Kirk Outlet store - *New 6/06*
Motorcycle Accessory Warehouse - *New 6/06*
carpimoto.com - European - *New 6/06*
parts-unlimited.com - *New 6/06*
cycleshopusa.com - *New 6/06*
powersportspro.com - *New 6/06*
motogrid.com - *New 6/06*
jcwhitney.com - *New 6/06*

Helmet Locks

The BarEnder lock for handlebars - *New 5/06*

Helmet Guardian - *New 5/06*

LockIt.com Helmet Locking accessories - *New 5/06*

Jamie dismantled a dual helmet lock that mounted behind the license plate (Helmet Guardian) and mounted the individual helmet locks to the underside. - *New 5/06*

Helmet Guardian for $40.46 + ship - *New 5/06*

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/category.cfm?&model_ID=0&category_ID=9&sblid=5Crusier Customizing locks

Tire Changing and Wheel Balancing

Marc Parnes' Triumph Wheel Balancer - *New 6/06*

The MojoLever Used in conjunction with the 2 Harbor Frieght items below and the wheel balancer above - *New 6/06*

Harbor Freight item #34542-0VGA, Portable Tire Changer - *New 6/06*

Harbor Freight item #42927-6VGA, Motorcycle Tire Changer Attachment - *New 6/06*

- *New 8/06*

- *New 8/06*

- *New 8/06*

Clothing and such

New Enough Closeout Items - *New 5/06*
Olympia Sport Men’s Airglide 2 Mesh Tech Jacket & Pant - *New 5/06*
HJC CL-15 Session Helmet - *New 5/06*
Widder 'Lectric Vest review - *New 5/06*
Widder electric clothes - *New 5/06*
dragginjeans - *New 5/06*
Aerostich-Wind-Triangle - *New 5/06*
British Motorcycling (clearance Triumph apparel) - *New 5/06*
LowBrowCustoms.com - Custom Triumph T-shirts and other stuff - *New 6/06*

Aerostitch.com - Lots of great Motorcyle Clothing items - *New 6/06*

MotorcycleCruiser.com Waterproof Boot Comparison - *New 6/06*

Gerbing Electric Motorcycle Clothing - *New 6/06*

Widder Electric Motorcycle clothing - *New 6/06*

- *New 8/06*

My Clothing :-)

Olymipia AirGlide Jacket - *New 5/06*
HJC Helmet CL Series: Street Full-Face - CL-SP Animus - *New 5/06*
SIDI GT Sympatex Boots - *New 5/06*
Rev-It R59 Gloves (scroll down) - *New 5/06*
These gloves are falling apart after about 3 months and 1500 miles. Don't waste your money!
Hein Gericke Sprint Gloves - *New 6/06*

Clothing Wanted :-D

Sidi Doha boots Size 45 - *New 6/06*

Triumph Dealers in my area

Manayunk Triumph - My first exposure to Triumph and it was nice. Too bad the website only works with IE! - *New 5/06*
Chris Tymon, Sales Manager
4026 Main Street
Philadelphia, PA 19127
215-482-8020
Fax 215-482-8086
Store Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10AM to 6PM Closed Sunday and Monday

Martin Motorsports
1486 S. Hanover St. (Route 100)
Pottstown, PA 19465
610-323-0525
Fax 610-326-8215
Store Hours: Tuesday thru Friday 9-7
Saturday 9-4
Closed Sunday and Monday

Motorcycle Insurance

Dairyland is who I ended up with. Although I went to a local dealer, they can be found here online
GMAC My Old Ins. Co. They wanted to contract with Progressive because they didn't handle the Triumph directly.
Of all the online places I checked,(I didn't check Dairyland, tho!) they were still the cheapest. - *New 5/06*
Progressive 2nd cheapest option for me - *New 5/06*
Rider Marketplace - *New 5/06*
ridewithmcgraw - *New 5/06*
geico - *New 5/06*
cycleservices - *New 5/06*
foremost not a live quote! - *New 5/06*
Markel - *New 5/06*

Safety/Training

PA's Motorcycle Safety Program - *New 4/06*
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation - *New 4/06*
Pop Mech Learns to Race - *New 5/06*
So how do you actually turn a motorcycle? - *New 5/06*
Mini-review of the MSF Safety class - *New 5/06*

Picture Galleries

MCNews.com.au all years Tiger - *New 12/06*
Bikerpics.com - 02 Tiger - *New 12/06*
Bikerpics.com - 03 Tiger - *New 12/06*
BikePics.com All years Tiger - *New 12/06*

Interesting Tidbits & Sites:

I just liked that Randy Lervold has his upgrades all listed on one page here. - *New 5/06*
He also has a cool page that talks about all the bikes he has had over the years. Nice!

Read this: Just make sure the bike you settle on has Triumph's latest engine-management mapping downloaded into its black box. (Under the #1 used bike, the Speed Triple)

Installing GenMar Risers

Installation Instrux from GenMar - *New 5/06*





Adjusting Headlights:
The manual recommends removing the cockpit, I removed the nose fairing to adjust mine. There are four adjustment screws on the back side of the headlight assembly (I think they are hex head bolts). As viewed from the rider's point of view, turn the right upper screw clockwise to move the beam to the right, turn the left upper screw anti-clockwise to move the beam to the left. There are two vertical adjustment screws near the middle of the assembly. Turn the vertical adjusters clockwise to lower the beam and of course anti-clockwise to raise the beam. Found here: http://www.triumphrat.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Forum&file=viewtopic&topic=47032&forum=20

Alternative Oil Filters: (from the Triumphnet.com mailing list)
The 955 oil filter is Triumph p/n T1210200
Hi Flo HF-191 oil filter
Purolator Pure One PL14610. It's a wee bit longer than the stock one for more media and easier to get a wrench on.
Purolator Pure One PL14612 is the same filter in the stock size.
A list that cross references many motorcycle oil filters

Tips on installing LSL Sliders:
Q. Did you have to undo both sides simultaneously like the instructions say?
A. Under no circumstances take out both bolts at the same time. That could allow the engine to rotate, not good. I did not have the huge Torqx bit so I used an allen to hold the engine mounting bolt and removed the nut from the back side with a long extension and ratchet. Take a look at my mods page (there is a link on my previous post in this thread) and make sure you have the mounting pad on the right side in the proper orientation (I have a close up picture), such that the ear fits between the engine and the frame. The pad could get cocked in there and press on the engine if one isn't careful. Only took about 20 minutes but get yourself a helper for sure.
Thanks go to unummyu & TriumphRat.Net. Instructions grabbed from here

Moving the Seat Lock:
A free mod that the people with bags will love. I moved my seat lock from the left side to the rear, above the license plate. No more removing the left bag to get the seat off. I can't take credit for the idea, but it is free and worth the 30 minutes you will invest in time.
1. Remove old lock and mount
2. Make drilling template from old mount
3. Drill a 3/8" - 5/16" hole in the undertail tray in the rear left corner, drill from the inside and angle towards the left rear.
4. Disconnect the release cable at the seat lock, pull cable out, lubricate cable.
5. Drill the mounting holes according to the template, just above the license plate (I had to use a Dremel tool to enlarge the lock hole).
6. Feed the cable thru the hole in the undertail tray, reconnect to the lock mechanism.
7. Make a loop in the cable to take up the slack and bolt the lock on the fender.

Thanks go to unummyu & TriumphRat.Net. Instructions grabbed from here - *New 5/06*

Adjusting Triumph Valves (via WebBikeWorld)

Performance Data for 00 Triumph Sprint RS (used to be!) here:
Not sure when that got removed. Sometime in early May 06! Stats below.

Manufacturer	Model	Hp	Torque	Quarter Mile	Roll On	Wet Weight	Last Tested
Triumph	Sprint RS ('00)	93.6 @ 9250	61.5 @ 5250	11.76 @ 110.4	4.77	512	6/00

Cool Tip:
Q. I have a slight oil leak coming from the gear shift shaft where it enters the crank case. Has anyone had this problem before, and is the repair a do-it-yourself quickie? Maybe just a bad seal is best guess?

A. The shift shaft seal. Not to uncommon. Easy one I'm told. (haven't had to do mine......yet) Just pick the old one out being careful not to nick the case. Lube up a new one and carefully tap it into position. Done, no case splitting is necessary.
Documented here:
http://www.triumphrat.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Forum&file=viewtopic&topic=48992&forum=20

My Personal Upgrades

My Mods
GenMar Risers - Installed - How To(coming soon!)
Pazzo Brake & Clutch Levers - Installed - How To(coming soon!)
Ventura Light Guards - Received - How To(coming soon!)
British Reflector - Waiting - How To(coming soon!) - LOL
Triumph Centerstand - Installed - How To(coming soon!)
Triumph Carbon Fiber Tank Pad - Installed - How To(coming soon!)
Fixed Stock Seat - Pics
New Continental Road Attacks - Dealer Installed
18 Tooth Triumph Front Sprocket - Dealer Installed
New RK Gold 530 Series Chain - Dealer Installed
New Triumph Stock Rear Sprocket - Dealer Installed
New Gel Grips! - Dealer Installed
SarGent Seat! - Nice!
Currently trying out a Zero Gravity Sport-Touring Screen - Better than stock - could be higher!

Mods Wanted
New Screen Install - Not Decided Yet - Pics

Installed prior to my ownership
Two Brothers racing pipe
Triumph Carbon Fiber Hugger
Triumph Carbon Fiber Heel Protector
That's it :-)

Cool Misc Sites

ridetowork the official site - *New 5/06*
Octane Information And Calculator - simply enter the Research Octane Number and the Motor Octane Number; click on Calculate and the minimum octane number, what you see at the pump, is returned - *New 5/06*
Ian Chadwick's Motorcycle Pages - *New 5/06*
triumphcomehome Rally - *New 5/06*
- *New 8/06*
- *New 8/06*

Buying a used bike

Articles Things to think about before buying a bike - Pop Mech - *New 5/06*
Used Motorcycle Evaluation Guide - *New 5/06*

Classifieds Motorcyclesellerz - Buy/Sell used bikes - *New 4/06*
Motorcycletrader - Buy/Sell used bikes - *New 4/06*
CycleTrader.com - Buy/Sell used bikes - *New 5/06*
MotorcycleScan.com - Buy/Sell used bikes - *New 5/06*
Bikerbuys.com - *New 5/06*
Wheelbynet.com - *New 5/06*
Bikerbids.com - *New 5/06*
Buyausedmotorcycle.com sell for $1 - *New 5/06*
Tradeamotorcycle.com - *New 5/06*
Cyclemonster.com - *New 5/06*
Motorcycleshopper.com - *New 5/06*
Bikers-direct.com - *New 5/06*
Pompanopats.com - *New 5/06*
Cycletrades.com - *New 5/06*
Motorcycles-etc.com - *New 5/06*
Mototime.com - *New 5/06*
Long list of moto classifieds - *New 5/06*
A newly created used bike listing - *New 5/06*
Craigslist.org - How I sold my 550! - *New 5/06*

Last updated 8/9/06