I bought my Tiger 800 ABS last year and, as much as I enjoy it, there is no "emotional connection" to it. I went to the Dealer last weekend to have some maintenance done, and saw a beautiful red Thruxton and immediately had that "have to have this" feeling.
I know that it's not the same motorcycle, but I use my Tiger within a 15 mile radius of where I live. I only have 1500 miles on it!! I just use it to commute to the train station, go to my soccer games and run around town so it's not like I am going in these Alaskan expeditions. :)
What's the best way of selling my Tiger without taking a beating? I spoke with the dealer and basically I can swap one for the other one which means I am getting $9K for a bike that cost me $12K and has barely 1500 miles on it.
Any suggestions?
Dealers always pay less than what it`s worth, they have to make money.
Try to sell privately?
Unless you don`t want the hassle, then go with the dealer, and while you`re there, try to haggle for some cheap gear or cheap servicing etc, worth a try :)
Is it an XC or the road version .
post an ad in the flea market on ADVRIDER.com you will get some bites I'm sure .
with that kind of low mileage if it's an XC .........you list it at 10,500 It will probably sell fast .
It's a roadie, ABS, factory center stand, tank protection, battery tender, Givi back and side cases.
I'll give ADV a try. Thanks!
The Thruxton is great fun and riding those distances shouldn't be an issue for your back or wrists. I hope you are not a shrinking violet because it will get you noticed, be prepared to spend hours talking to people :wink: and trawling websites for farkles, there is something about them that makes you want to get back into the Cafe Racer scene that those of a certain age grew up with.
I had the scrambler version of the 865cc twin and you just gotta love that moter. About 40% over engineered I reckon. Go for ever and with the right set of pipes on one you have a bike that just sounds so right. I actually like my Tiger 955i as a capable bike, but the twins have a lovely soulful feel and rightly said that you will get all sorts of people reminissing at you about the one they used to ride.