Hard to steer

[kgaskins]

Took the 2001 out for the first time and notice the stearing was extremly hard to turn. Is that normal?

[dingleberry]

Took the 2001 out for the first time and notice the stearing was extremly hard to turn. Is that normal?

Well, it can be normal every few years, but it is not proper. Probably have a corroded steering cable and just need to replace it. Great thread on the process: http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7338

[skippabcool]

Agree with Dingle steering cable needs to be replaced. When was the last time it was changed?

[WakerideN]

Agree with Dingle steering cable needs to be replaced. When was the last time it was changed?

x3 steering cable.. should be smooth like butter.

[kx250frider617]

If you want to salvage your cable for a lil while. Turn your wheel so the rudder is at full lock with the cable exposed. Clean it, and spray lubricant on it. I use wd-40 which probably isnt the best but It loosens up my cable when it sticks. The steering will keep locking up if you let it sit but the wd-40 will give you time to change the cable out.

on a side note, if you get your steering loosened up, you don't have to worry about it locking up while driving or anything. It will only lock up if you let it sit and corrosion gets to it.

[kgaskins]

Well, it can be normal every few years, but it is not proper. Probably have a corroded steering cable and just need to replace it. Great thread on the process: http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7338

Great thread. Looks like something i can do. That being said, im not quite sure what model i have? Its all wrapped. Any ideas or tips on finding out so i can order the correct cable?

[kgaskins]

If you want to salvage your cable for a lil while. Turn your wheel so the rudder is at full lock with the cable exposed. Clean it, and spray lubricant on it. I use wd-40 which probably isnt the best but It loosens up my cable when it sticks. The steering will keep locking up if you let it sit but the wd-40 will give you time to change the cable out.

on a side note, if you get your steering loosened up, you don't have to worry about it locking up while driving or anything. It will only lock up if you let it sit and corrosion gets to it.

Thank you...think i will try that in the mean time while i try to figure out what model Tige i have so i have order the correct cable.

[kgaskins]

x3 steering cable.. should be smooth like butter.

I sure hope so. had a heck of a time this past weekend with it. BUT STILL HAD A BLAST with the kids. I wanted to board but didnt want the kids driving it with such a stiff steering issue

[boardman74]

You don't know what boat you have? They only made a hand full in 01. Check your title or registration or post up a picture and someone can tell you.

[boardman74]

Or are you talking about the cable? You should be able to contact the dealer and tell them model and year of the boat and get a part number for the cable. If not pull it out, the part number is on it somewhere.

[kgaskins]

Or are you talking about the cable? You should be able to contact the dealer and tell them model and year of the boat and get a part number for the cable. If not pull it out, the part number is on it somewhere.

Thankyou for your reply. That is correct. I'm not sure what model I have. Some users have suggested type but I want to make sure before purchasing a new cable. I've posted pictures already so maybe you could give me your expert opinion..... I'm still waiting on title and registration so I can't check it right now and was hoping to not wait for it to get the cable.

[kgaskins]

Or are you talking about the cable? You should be able to contact the dealer and tell them model and year of the boat and get a part number for the cable. If not pull it out, the part number is on it somewhere.

You don't know what boat you have? They only made a hand full in 01. Check your title or registration or post up a picture and someone can tell you.

Thankyou boardman...I've had pics posted since joining. Maybe you could tell me? Thanks at any rate for the reply

[lancehon]

Part # will be on the cable, just did mine and I pulled it first to make sure of the length

[kgaskins]

Part # will be on the cable, just did mine and I pulled it first to make sure of the length

thanks...i am going to pull mine this weekend.