Steamer wanted

[Hooligan]

My buddy is looking for a steamer, North America only.
Let us know if you see one by chance in your local papers,

[Mustang]

good luck with that ............but if you should find a clapped out one let me know . I would love to have a parts bike .

[Hooligan]

Actually we found a very nice 98 in Canada, 47,000km for only $5k. Looking into shipping at the moment.

[Mustang]

47,000 km equals what roughly 30k miles  ?

Things to check b4 buying
1. does it start easily cold , if not valves probably need adjusting
2. does it rattle LOUD at idle .if so it has a broken alternator bolt
3. does it run smoothly thru all rpms ....if not probably needs coils
4. check the steering head bearings
5 check wheel bearings
6. has the chain and rubbing strips been replaced recently ....if not it's due
7 is the battery good
8. does the owner have any service records
these are things that can be easily overlooked at purchase time but will add to the cost of machine

$5k sounds kinda steep for a steamer $3k is more the norm with a low mileage(under 10 k) pristine one bringing $4k

I see Girly bikes which are several years newer going for $2500-$5000 all the time .

My opinion is a steamer with 30 k miles is not a $5000 m/c .
But of course only the buyer is the one who must make that decision .

[John Stenhouse]

I would concur with the learned gentleman above I paid not much more for an 05 Girly

[Stretch]

I would concur with the learned gentleman above I paid not much more for an 05 Girly

Me too.

[tigerrider]

well, these things cost a good bit more in Canada though.

also, they are sorta different bikes. Some could imagine the '98 being more off road capable.

I know someone with a lovely Sprint RS for sale and it's a tempting thought...if I could get 3500 for my Tiger, I still wouldn't sell it yet. :)

[Chad M]

Yes, Tiger's were /are expensive in Canada.  My '05 was $15,000 new, American bikes are a steal by comparison.

[Hooligan]

Yes, Tiger's were /are expensive in Canada.  My '05 was $15,000 new, American bikes are a steal by comparison.

Not any more, the $ has now leveled the playing field, to the dismay of the Canadian dealers.