WTB Tiger Northern California

[blescohier]

Sold my KTM in order to buy a Tiger.  I am located near San Francisco.  Any leads appreciated.



Thanks,



-Bill in NoCal

'69 Commando

'74 Commando

'59 Triumph Cub Basket Case

Lookin' for a Tiger

[UKPaul]

Bill, check out craigslist.com there's a couple here in San Diego, one that's a 00 Yellow with 1800 miles $5500. The other is green more miles for about the same money.

Paul

[blescohier]

Thanks Paul; I forgot to check the SD Craigslist. There's a '98 up north, but with 20k+ on it.  I appreciate the tip!



-Bill

Decisions, decisions...

[jp4evr]

what year?  miles?  Do you have a preference?  Perhaps we can keep an eye out for you.  How much do you want to spend?



There are groups on Yahoo - Triumph Tiger Owners would be one place to start.

[blescohier]

Well, since the original post I have leads on four Tigers:



'02 Roulette Green, owner on  this list.  about 12k, many after-market mods. 100 miles away. $6500



'00 Yellow, about 9k, stock, nearby (30 miles).  $5500



'98 Steamer, BRG, 22k.  Pretty close to home(50 miles).  $4500



'05 Silver, new - local Triumph dealer, say they will deal (prolly around $9,300 + fees).





I'm paying for the Tiger with the $6k I'm getting for a KTM Adventure 640.  If I want to stay married (and I do) I must not weaken and finance the '05.



Due to work and distance to bikes and  dealer didn't have the bike on hand  and etc I haven't seen or ridden any of them; I'm hoping to see the '00 this weekend and if I don't buy it the '02 early next week. I'm sort of avoiding the '98, as the other two have way fewer miles. OTOH, I love British Racing Green...



-Bill

[NortonCharlie]

Personally, I'd go for the green 02.  The 955 motor has alot of improvements over the 885 in the yellow 00.  Plus upgraded suspension and the Roulette Green will grow on you after a while.

[blescohier]

Bought the '02 yesterday.  Just rode it in to work - so far, so great. Fuel pump seems loud; otherwise... wow. Smooth! Especially after a year on a KTM thumper.



Thanks to all for the leads, links and advice



-Bill in NoCal

'02 Tiger

'69 Norton Commando

'74 Norton Commando

'59 Triumph Cub project

[Mudhen]

I'm paying for the Tiger with the $6k I'm getting for a KTM Adventure 640.

-Bill

Damn, next time let me know and we can swap...



Congrats on the new bike, though!



Sorry you didn't get the Steamer.  



Pat