Resetting the Service Light on a Triumph Tiger 1200 XRt (2018) Without a Dealer

 My mechanic services several motorcycle brands, which means he can’t realistically own the official diagnostic tools (“dealer tools”) for all of them.

As a result, when he performed the annual service on my Triumph Tiger 1200 XRt 2018, he wasn’t able to reset the orange service light. He suggested I contact a Triumph dealer and hope they would agree to reset it.

So I called the nearest dealer. Their answer was simple: they could reset the service light if I brought proof of service… and paid €35.

Since this is something that needs to be done every year or every 16,000 km, I wasn’t too keen on being locked into that recurring cost for a 2-minute operation. So I decided to find an alternative—and I did.

What I Needed to Figure Out

To reset the service light myself, I had to:

• Locate the OBD2 port on the bike

• Find a compatible OBD2 adapter (this turned out to be the tricky part)

• Identify a working software solution to perform the reset

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1. Locating the OBD2 Port

The OBD2 connector is located under the seat, protected by a small black rubber cover. Easy enough once you know where to look.

    

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2. Finding the Right OBD2 Adapter

This part required some trial and error. I tested three different adapters before finding one that actually worked properly—meaning it could both read data from the bike and reset the service indicator.

The one that worked for me is: Vgate iCar Pro 2S (Bluetooth) (~€34 on Amazon)

I also tried these 2 guys and none of them worked:

• OBD2 Connexion Bluetooth 
• UniCarScan UCSI-2100 OBD2 Scanner Bluetooth

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3. The Software: TigerTool

The final piece was finding a working application—and fortunately, there is a free one:

• TigerTool Diagnostic Software (version 3.7)

To get it:

1. Create an account on the Tiger Explorer forum

2. Go to the following thread: TigerTool Diagnostic Software - V3.7

3. At the bottom of the post, download:

   • TigerTool V3.7.zip

   • TigerTool V3.7 Instructions.pdf

   • TigerTool Batch Files.zip

The instructions are straightforward and easy to follow.

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Final Thoughts

Once everything is set up, resetting the service light is quick and simple.

This solution gives you full control and avoids unnecessary trips to the dealer for something that should arguably be user-accessible in the first place.

If you own a Triumph and do your own maintenance—or simply want to avoid paying for basic electronic resets—this is definitely worth looking into.

Hope this helped!

From Strings to Sheet Music: My 4-Step Guide (Focusrite & MuseScore)

It took me some time to figure out the perfect workflow, so I want to share these 4 easy steps to help you transform a guitar recording into a clean, readable score. Here is how to go from your fretboard to MuseScore.

Step #0: Set up your recording environment 

To get an accurate transcription, you need a clean signal. Avoid using a microphone in front of your amp; instead, connect your guitar directly to your computer via an audio interface.

I personally use the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen). It costs around €160 new, but you can easily find used models for a third of that price.

• Guitar Input: Plug your instrument cable into the front input. Crucial: Make sure the INST (Instrument) button is engaged to match the signal level.
  
  
• Computer Connection: Connect the Scarlett to your Mac via USB. This powers the interface and sends the audio directly to your software.
  
  
• Amp Output (Optional): If you want to hear your real sound while recording, connect the Line Outputs (on the back) to your amplifier’s input. Be sure to keep the output volume low to avoid clipping the amp's input.

Step #1: Record your solo

Since I'm on a Mac, I use GarageBand. It’s free, powerful, and already installed.

1. Launch GarageBand and create a New Empty Project.

2. Choose the "Guitar or Bass" track type.
   

3. The Golden Rule: Go to GarageBand > Settings > Audio/MIDI and ensure your Scarlett is selected for both Input and Output.

4. The Secret Sauce: Turn on the metronome and play strictly to the beat. This is what makes the final score readable instead of a rhythmic mess!

5. Hit record, play your part, and save your project.

Step #2: Clean Up and Export to MP3

Before converting, you need to isolate your best take.

• In GarageBand, trim the silence at the beginning and end of your recording.

• Go to Share > Export Song to Disk.

• Select the MP3 (or WAV) format and name your file.

Step #3: The MIDI Magic with Basic Pitch

MuseScore cannot "read" an MP3 file to create notes; it needs MIDI data.

The most efficient way to bridge this gap is using Basic Pitch, a brilliant (and free) web app developed by Spotify: https://basicpitch.spotify.com/

1. Drag and drop your MP3 file onto the page.

2. The AI will analyse your playing and convert the audio into digital notes.

3. Click the DOWNLOAD MIDI button to get your .mid file.

Step #4: Transcribe to a Score (MuseScore)

This is where the magic happens!

1. Open MuseScore.

2. Go to File > Open and select your downloaded MIDI file.

3. That’s it! Your sheet music appears instantly.

Pro Tip: Auto-conversion is rarely 100% perfect. Spend a few minutes in MuseScore adjusting note durations or moving notes to the correct strings on the tablature. It’s still infinitely faster than writing it all out by hand!