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[Lee337]

Saw a 2012 Tiger 800 xc for sale not far from me, so took a detour on my way to a work event & popped in to the dealer who advertised it.

A nice, clean black one, no luggage but at 22k miles & £5000 with a 3 month warranty, it was worth looking at.

Well, the full service history turned out to be 4 services only , the last one being done at 22k, but no service for 6 years.

The major 20k service, including valves were not done & the dealer said they would not do it as they'd just spent £600 to prep it for sale.

I know it was a dealer, but I've seen similar age & mileage with full dealer service for a similar price, so think I'll give this one a miss.

[London_Phil]

Its 24K for the next major service, not 20.
Valves are checked easily enough. I don't think mine was done by the dealer at 12K when sold, and I just did everything else myself, and haven't worried about valve check yet, at about 17K and a few years.
Given your level of ability, Valve check/re shim is straight forward, I would think, but I agree, the price is high.
You might want to get a later bike with more ride options, as 2012 only has ABS, if it is actually fitted.

[Sin_Tiger]

, but I agree, the price is high.

 

and it has to be Irn Bru

[Lee337]

Yes, I could easily do the servicing myself, but no service history for 6 years, from 4500 - 22,000 miles was a little concerning. It had ABS & heated grips, there was also aftermarket brake/clutch levers & an after market belly pan.

I just wasn't prepared to pay what they wanted given the lack of history & they wouldn't budge on the price.

[Madruss]

I just wasn't prepared to pay what they wanted given the lack of history & they wouldn't budge on the price.

These days, everything is negotiable if you want a sale.

[Lee337]

Had a look at a 1200 TEX today. They're BIG & HEAVY.

Think I'll stick to looking at 800xc. Just got to find one with full service history, luggage & preferably black  all within my budget.

Just as well I have time on my side 

[Lee337]

Well, about to do a deal on a 2014 800xc SE, the special edition black one with the red frame. Think its called volcanic black as it has red flecks in the paint.

Service history including valve clearances doneby Muddy Sump. Done just under 17k & has full Triumph luggage as well as a few extras.

MIT ran out at the end of November, so seller is going to MOT it next week. Has also just bought a new battery as he went to start it today to film a video gor me & the old battery was dead.

A little more than I wanted to pay but given the extras  battery & MOT, I think it's a good deal.

Will pay a deposit tomorrow.

Now got to decide what to do with Tallulah 

[Lee337]

Deal not yet done, but yer she be!

[London_Phil]

Lots of useful extras. Bars and running lights extra helpful.
I dumped my oem luggage setup, as it was heavy, and far less capacious than it looks.
The rear box, and the moving mounting plate weigh more than all my Givi boxes combined.

[Lee337]

They do look chunky I must admit. The Triumph topbox on the 955i is heavy too.

Will see how I get on with them over the coming year before I decide what to do


Ta for the info 

[Sin_Tiger]

Get you Mr. Bling 
The boxes allegedly stand up to huge abuse but exactly as Phil says, you pay a hefty price for that.

[London_Phil]

Boxes are double skinned, and if damaged they were very expensive. I did like the one key aspect. I've got a whole bunch now.

[Lee337]

The deal has been done. Extra's include Touring screen, Givi spots, Scottoiler and the Standard exhaust as well as the Arrow one fitted.

I'm having her delivered as I've a lot o at the moment & don't have the time to go collect her (yes, another 'She'). I'll wait until she's in the garage before I decide what name to give her.

Thought about naming her after my friend who's recently passed away, but I don't think I could get away with saying 'I've been riding Jane all afternoon'.

Jane would think it funny but I'm not sure Mrs L would.

[London_Phil]

Couple of other things to note.
The OEM Handguards are very small, I got some explorer ones and fitted them. I think they changed them on later bikes.
The other popular mod is to relocate the front indicators to the side of the headlights, and update to LED's, as the originals are big and  exposed where they are.
That bike looks like it has quite a few accessories with it, I noted Sump plate and headlight guard as well. Niiice....

[Sin_Tiger]

Rosie 

Spot on as usually Phil