As the title says, there's 2 I'm looking at one private the other a dealer I've been reading up on them (as you do) some say the engines are rubbish compared to the newer 955. But I think it's top heaviness that would get me, I'm 5 11 but only about 10 1/2st.
Mr Canning of this electronic parish will tell you they are rubbish but mine has been turn key reliable for 14yrs and despite being taken off road to the top of the alps a few times has very few bits broken/changed except!
Suspension, get something aftermarket it makes the bike really
Crash bars, get some it WILL take a nap sometime, while your at it get some hand guards and your golden
Main Stand, if it has a Triumph one it will break, if it doesn't, get one from SW Motech
To lower it for confidence sake you can drop the forks a little and turn the eccentrics on the swinging arm to drop the whoile bike a bit. I'm only 5'9" ish and it's not a problem really.
Do it! The 'bulk' disappears when you are on the move, and if you are careful about where you stop you shouldn't have a prob.
And from a fettling viewpoint this site is the absolute tops to help you keep your new steed in, well, fine fettle!
Quote from: nickjtc on December 18, 2015, 04:27:23 PM
Do it! The 'bulk' disappears when you are on the move, and if you are careful about where you stop you shouldn't have a prob.
And from a fettling viewpoint this site is the absolute tops to help you keep your new steed in, well, fine fettle!
I'll need to take your word that the weight disappears when moving till I try it, I've got quite longish legs but not that strong
Quote from: John Stenhouse on December 18, 2015, 04:09:26 PM
Mr Canning of this electronic parish will tell you they are rubbish but mine has been turn key reliable for 14yrs and despite being taken off road to the top of the alps a few times has very few bits broken/changed except!
Suspension, get something aftermarket it makes the bike really
Crash bars, get some it WILL take a nap sometime, while your at it get some hand guards and your golden
Main Stand, if it has a Triumph one it will break, if it doesn't, get one from SW Motech
To lower it for confidence sake you can drop the forks a little and turn the eccentrics on the swinging arm to drop the whoile bike a bit. I'm only 5'9" ish and it's not a problem really.
So I should prepare for Mr Canning's wise words later
Thanks for that though, I'm still browsing to see what's what....I've had many bikes mainly sports though this would be my first big traily so to speak. I've 2 triumph rd bikes before ie a sprint and t595 and liked them, found the sprint big n heavy though and thinking the tiger might be the same....see what happens.
had a 955i tiger and loved it :icon_lol:
top heaviness got to me in the end . it knapped once to often :nap :ImaPoser
so got a 800 road lighter by a bit and it's not as top heavy :thumbsup
the pre 15 models are getting cheaper by the day :5moped
try one and see :wheel
that's my tuppence worth
cheers vince :occasion14
That's what a mate said ie be careful VERY carefull.....he's got an 650gs and said to get one, I've not been on his though but think I'd miss having power/torque as they're only 50hp if they are.
As John said I'm no fan of the 885 and I had two of the bloody things the first lasted 6 weeks I had the other for two years and travelled all over Europe on it,here I am cleaning the crude down off in Tarragona when the Spanish re tarmac the road they just rip everything up and spray with water to keep the dust down and we must have ridden 30/40 miles in 3" of gravel.
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h185/wing2541/2014-05-23184613_zpsbf670698.jpg) (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/wing2541/media/2014-05-23184613_zpsbf670698.jpg.html)
The thing I'd point out Triumph have a 4 year model plan for engines there has only been one exception and that was the 595/885 motor it lasted from 99 late 2000 in fact the 955 motor that was designed for the new Daytona brought out later but Triumph were in such a rush they put it in the Tiger before that draw your own conclusions!!
I took my 885i in for a 12000 service while there test rode a 955 Tiger in the may of 2001 and I never went back for 885 :augie,I've had my 955 15 years next may,Ok it's not stock but I still rate it as a great piece of kit,rate it by what I hear your say I have a brand new BM XR1000 coming march the 1st but sure as hell won't be selling my Tiger.
Re what John said about his and there are a few others that also have good ones,that doesn't make the 885i any good it makes them lucky :icon_wink:
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h185/wing2541/d119a4e1-a43a-4c4f-88e4-c69fab14e245_zpsbmkarysi.jpg) (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/wing2541/media/d119a4e1-a43a-4c4f-88e4-c69fab14e245_zpsbmkarysi.jpg.html)
So what's so good/different of the 955 apart from engines
Is it still as top heavy (I know that's what these are though) if not what's been done to solve it, I guess the suspension's been overhauled and probably a few other things. Thing is there's no 955s near me to try, why I say near I mean within at least 100 miles
Im going to see the mate tonight with the 650gs and get a go....I like torque though
Quote from: Michae on December 18, 2015, 07:33:06 PM
So what's so good/different of the 955 apart from engines
Nothing it's all about the motor :wheel
Re top heavy?? Oh yes no matter what model,having said that all big traillies are no matter what make or model it's the nature of the beast.
Oh !! 100 miles of where :icon_scratch:
I had a 650 GS before my 955 and to be honest I wish I still had it as well. The Tiger is brilliant for comfy long miles but for nipping around town or short trips the GS was a hoot and much easier to handle. Still quite tall but my sister had one and she's only 5'4" although she had the lowering kit fitted (different dog bone). As you say, only 50bhp but that only encourages you to rag it everywhere.
If I was buying a Tiger now I'd either look for a good Steamer, they look the part and are a simpler design, or a well looked after 955i. I'd also buy private, preferably from someone on here but if not someone who's kept the maintenance up to date, looked after it and knows the beast. A few questions about it based on what you read on here will soon sort out someone who knows and cares fro their bike from soemone who doesn't. Buyng from a dealer you probably get to know nothing about the bike's history and you're paying him a premium for the bike.
Have to say my best bargains have been from dealers their easier to barter with,I bought an XT660X in 2009 and I'd still get my money back 6 years on,look at the 955 on eBay 14000 mile bike with panniers for 2500 and you can bet your life you can chip him at that price.
I think the 955 is one of the great bargains,the early ones have the fuel connector issue but there are few bikes out there with so few skeletons in the cupboard as the Tiger.
Hopefully not off-topic: how does the fuel consumption compare between the carbed Steamer and the efi Girly? Just curious, because that was one of the reasons I let Stanley the Steamer go.
Quote from: Chris Canning on December 18, 2015, 07:57:27 PM
Nothing it's all about the motor :wheel
Re top heavy?? Oh yes no matter what model,having said that all big traillies are no matter what make or model it's the nature of the beast.
Oh !! 100 miles of where :icon_scratch:
So it's all in the engines but I guess that'll be down to different cams, fi mainly
And they're all top heavy, kinda thought that
I'm in South Glasgow
Quote from: Bixxer Bob on December 18, 2015, 08:10:04 PM
I had a 650 GS before my 955 and to be honest I wish I still had it as well. The Tiger is brilliant for comfy long miles but for nipping around town or short trips the GS was a hoot and much easier to handle. Still quite tall but my sister had one and she's only 5'4" although she had the lowering kit fitted (different dog bone). As you say, only 50bhp but that only encourages you to rag it everywhere.
If I was buying a Tiger now I'd either look for a good Steamer, they look the part and are a simpler design, or a well looked after 955i. I'd also buy private, preferably from someone on here but if not someone who's kept the maintenance up to date, looked after it and knows the beast. A few questions about it based on what you read on here will soon sort out someone who knows and cares fro their bike from soemone who doesn't. Buyng from a dealer you probably get to know nothing about the bike's history and you're paying him a premium for the bike.
So you had a wee 650GS and liked it
I got a go on his tonight, very nice it was but not the power/torque im used to still a bloody good wee bike. I'll hopefully get to see an old 885 tomorrow and take it from there.
And you say if were going to a tiger it'd be a steamer cause its more simplistic. I guess its right enough before they buggered it with the first of the fi's, oh well. You're right about buying from dealers they do inflate prices but I think it's because they know people will haggle...well that's what they're there for innit :icon_mrgreen:
Quote from: Chris Canning on December 18, 2015, 08:28:25 PM
Have to say my best bargains have been from dealers their easier to barter with,I bought an XT660X in 2009 and I'd still get my money back 6 years on,look at the 955 on eBay 14000 mile bike with panniers for 2500 and you can bet your life you can chip him at that price.
I think the 955 is one of the great bargains,the early ones have the fuel connector issue but there are few bikes out there with so few skeletons in the cupboard as the Tiger.
And you prefer buying from dealers, I guess it's ok if you get good deals, or you hope you are especially when there's warranties involved. I notice you had an XT660 I thought about them too but something out me off.
I see you also mention the fuel connectors and yes I had problem with one on a t595 I had but you get metal one. If I do get a tiger off some kind that's one of the first things i'll check and if plastic i'll get metal
i'd got for a low miles tiger 955i, with cast alloy wheels. there's loads on ebay at the moment. and they come with centre stand, heated grips, and panniers as standard.
eg
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-TRIUMPH-TIGER-955I-LOW-MILEAGE-FULL-LUGGAGE-SERVICE-HISTORY-MOT-/191753463193
yes, they are top heavy, but you only notice this when at slow speed or when parking it.
my 2005 955i gets 60mpg, and it has 29,000 miles on it.
yes, but it probably has no service history, has marks on it and it's one of the earlier spoke wheel models, which are not as good at the later cast alloy wheel models.
Quote from: Chris Canning on December 18, 2015, 08:28:25 PM
,look at the 955 on eBay 14000 mile bike with panniers for 2500 and you can bet your life you can chip him at that price.
Quote from: ds99 on December 18, 2015, 11:21:50 PM
i'd got for a low miles tiger 955i, with cast alloy wheels. there's loads on ebay at the moment. and they come with centre stand, heated grips, and panniers as standard.
eg
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-TRIUMPH-TIGER-955I-LOW-MILEAGE-FULL-LUGGAGE-SERVICE-HISTORY-MOT-/191753463193
I was looking at that but it's exactly 400 miles from me
I know you all keep saying stay away from the 885 and try and get the 955 but if it's just the engines, is the 885 that bad, if so in what way (then again i'll hopefully get a go on one tomorrow)
Quote from: ds99 on December 18, 2015, 11:26:41 PM
yes, but it probably has no service history, has marks on it and it's one of the earlier spoke wheel models, which are not as good at the later cast alloy wheel models.
After emailing about the 885 i'll hopefully see tomorrow. it's seemingly well looked after and regularly serviced ect with paperwork to back it up...time will tell
Quote from: ds99 on December 18, 2015, 11:22:56 PM
my 2005 955i gets 60mpg, and it has 29,000 miles on it.
:bug_eye :bug_eye :bug_eye
I got 55 mpg for the first week, 8 yrs ago, but have only had around 45mpg since.
This what i'll probably go to see and take out tomorrow
(http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=0987376d19498c8747ddeecfec5dd8b8&width=336&height=253)
Quote from: Michae on December 18, 2015, 11:21:23 PM
So it's all in the engines but I guess that'll be down to different cams, fi mainly
It's a different engine.
As for my 660 I still have it.
Quote from: Bixxer Bob on December 18, 2015, 11:46:37 PM
:bug_eye :bug_eye :bug_eye
I got 55 mpg for the first week, 8 yrs ago, but have only had around 45mpg since.
That made me laugh + 1
Quote from: Michae on December 18, 2015, 11:59:31 PM
This what i'll probably go to see and take out tomorrow
(http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=0987376d19498c8747ddeecfec5dd8b8&width=336&height=253)
You will note the header guard has dropped off because they were welded on,another lesson they learned for 955 :icon_wink:
Sorry Chris don't know what to look for
Damage (dropped or crashed - history) or blistering under the non stock tank paint, use the search for futher info on that.
It's (tank) been resprayed due to bubbling hence no graphics and the to tight to put any on, I've saw on the bay staring about 8 quid, not saying they'd be any good but would have been something to put to look decent to sell it but that's me.
That's encouraging that the seller is being open about it :thumbsup good luck.
I've been to see it and rode faultless, no flat spots, nothing...only thing that got me was the top heaviness but apart from that it was bloody good :nod
I know what you all say as regards the 955 but as I said before there's nothing near me (I'm near Ayr) I think there's a newer 800 but at about £5-6000 there's no point as that's not what I'll maybe be going for.
I think also said I got a good go on a mates 650GS last night...apart from having (to me) not much power/torque it was bloody good, a very well made and handling wee bike....it's put a spanner in the works.
Quote from: Michae on December 19, 2015, 01:37:47 PM
Sorry Chris don't know what to look for
Have look at a photo of another 885 or 955 for that matter you will see what has dropped off,you will also note it has the bypass pipe on as opposed to the collector box,does it have the open pipe on it?
Hey Michae !! Have a looky here....................
http://www.worldoftriumph.com/triumph_motorcycle_parts_catalogue.php?model_id=23605
have fun
KK
ps Welcome to TT.com :thumbsup :occasion14
This is one of the triumphs I had, sprint sport, it was the same engine as the 885 or even the steamer....and not one problem with it...I still miss but again I nearly dropped a few times just moving it it about.....oh dear can somebody make it smaller i had no idea that would happen :icon_red face
(http://i63.tinypic.com/1ie7b4.jpg)
Sin Tiger's at Maybole, not THAT far from you. Unless you're digging your way out of course.....
Never heard of it Bob where's that, I don't mean maybole :icon_mrgreen:
Have you tried North Harbour MC, they had a black 06 a while back? Or have a word with Colin at Ayr MCC, there are two or three 955's that I see in there for service MOT regularly, he might know if one is coming up for sale. Also have a word with Stuart or Jim at Route 76 in Seamill, they've had one in recently and Jim knows his ADV bikes.
If the bike pushes the appropriate buttons, just go for it! Be patient, one will come up at the right price...
Quote from: Sin_Tiger tlink=topic=15018.msg115213#msg115213 date=1450570492
Have you tried North Harbour MC, they had a black 06 a while back? Or have a word with Colin at Ayr MCC, there are two or three 955's that I see in there for service MOT regularly, he might know if one is coming up for sale. Also have a word with Stuart or Jim at Route 76 in Seamill, they've had one in recently and Jim knows his ADV bikes.
I'm just going by what's on the bay, a/t, ph ect and none of them are on with tigers, I guess there's no harm asking
Quote from: nickjtc on December 20, 2015, 01:36:25 AM
If the bike pushes the appropriate buttons, just go for it! Be patient, one will come up at the right price...
I did like that black 885 in the Glasgow dealer today, I know it's older engine but ran faultless...if I can live without the 955 I might, I just wish there was a 955 localish to see....maybe I'd change my mind
You will have to make up your mind before you can change it
The 885 is all Tiger and every one should buy one for the wife
Quote from: motoOzarks on December 20, 2015, 04:08:29 AM
The 885 is all Tiger and every one should buy one for the wife
Arf, arf, arf. Indeed. As long as you can live with the beast's voracious appetite for fuel.... For all that a great bike.
Hummmm
I never noticed the tiger is top heavy. If I really had the choice on tigers, I think I would have brought an old steamer with a knackered engine and dropped in the engine out of my sprint. The sprint was SUPER CHEAP and all it needed was an turn signal replacing and old calipers up front binning and some juicy 6 pots slapping on.
Whenever I rode the sprint, it makes me smile. Then again I put on some killer reverse cones to give me the right engine music, just right to wake everyone up at 5:30 in the blessed am. :wheel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuT-r3Uxcbw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuT-r3Uxcbw) Not a brillant video as sprint killed my cheapo action camera
A few things are working in your favour:-
It's a good time of year as a buyer.
Unseasonably mild weather means you can get a test ride on unsalted roads.
You've joined this forum, so you have access to a huge amount of experience and if you have to cast your net a bit wider, there may well be someone who can help with doing initial investigations and save you some leg work.
There are bargains to be had, as an example this just popped up in Oldham[/color] (http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/331735718138?ul_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F0%2Fe11021.m43.l3160%2F7%3Feuid%3Dc7e4b43bd3dc493c969d8a9a1a867a14%26loc%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcgi.ebay.co.uk%252Fws%252FeBayISAPI.dll%253FViewItem%2526item%253D331735718138%26exe%3D12742%26ext%3D32470%26sojTags%3Dexe%3Dexe%2Cext%3Dext%26srcrot%3De11021.m43.l3160%26rvr_id%3D0&_mwBanner=1%5B%5Bcolor=red)
Quote from: fattyjr on December 20, 2015, 09:46:48 AMI never noticed the tiger is top heavy
It is when you're used to sports bikes
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on December 20, 2015, 11:42:07 AM
A few things are working in your favour:-
It's a good time of year as a buyer.
Unseasonably mild weather means you can get a test ride on unsalted roads.
You've joined this forum, so you have access to a huge amount of experience and if you have to cast your net a bit wider, there may well be someone who can help with doing initial investigations and save you some leg work.
There are bargains to be had, as an example this just popped up in Oldham[/color] (http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/331735718138?ul_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F0%2Fe11021.m43.l3160%2F7%3Feuid%3Dc7e4b43bd3dc493c969d8a9a1a867a14%26loc%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcgi.ebay.co.uk%252Fws%252FeBayISAPI.dll%253FViewItem%2526item%253D331735718138%26exe%3D12742%26ext%3D32470%26sojTags%3Dexe%3Dexe%2Cext%3Dext%26srcrot%3De11021.m43.l3160%26rvr_id%3D0&_mwBanner=1%5B%5Bcolor=red)
That's true too but being so close to xmas is tricky too to someone to look as something miles from plus something they might think's ok, I wouldn't and vice versa...best seeing yourself if you can. I think at prices at 3 grand I'd need to be a dealer so I could trade mine, I'd be cutting it to fine spending that...I've got it but get my balls kicked :icon_redface: plus I don't have space for 2
Quote from: nickjtc on December 20, 2015, 01:36:25 AM
Be patient, one will come up at the right price...
I was looking around for at least 6 months if not longer before I found the orange one. Guy was selling it for someone else, it had a few more miles on it than most bikers like so he asked a very reasonable price for a quick sale. So I had a look at the bike and bought it.
Good deals aren't on the web for long, so you have to check the appropriate sites very regularly.
I got my fingers burned years ago by a guy in Leyland Lancashire and ever since bikes bought off ebay or privately are never more than 50 miles from home dealers are any distance.
The problem I've found with buying private it can turn into a pissing contest and a lot of private sellers are anything but honest,your never going to get a 955 with a service record cuz the majority of dealers don't know or cant remember how to work on them,my Tiger with 40,000 on the clock has probably had 18/19 oil changes(at least) but I can't prove it :icon_redface:
As for good deals not lasting long certainly don't agree their have been some good Tigers coming up for sale at the right money and they still take their time to sell,I've spent more than my fair share of time looking at early 955's with the idea of building another bike like the one I have and there's plenty of Tigers out these at the right money.
You're right Chris about private sales, you'll hardly even get the truth, but dealers can be as bad
I'm wary when you answer, it's like waiting for your dad to point the finger and get a row :nono :icon_redface: :icon_mrgreen:
Quote from: Michae on December 20, 2015, 07:31:05 PM
I'm wary when you answer, it's like waiting for your dad to point the finger and get a row :nono :icon_redface: :icon_mrgreen:
You missed the bit off the bottom!!!
Who's trying save you money and hassle' :icon_wink:
I know :icon_redface:
I'm hopefully about to get an 03 955 any day if I can either trust my bike trailer or get the money for a delivery company.
Or get a local 650GS and "Dakar it" as proper one are to much right now but the only difference is suspension anyway (and graphics).
Quote from: Michae on December 21, 2015, 04:32:54 PM
Or get a local 650GS and "Dakar it" as proper one are to much right now but the only difference is suspension anyway (and graphics).
I think you would regret that decision, imho. Do you want to be part of the BMW clique/snobbery/herd mentality. :nono
Or part of a group of intelligent, discerning, well spoken individuals who prize individuality over wanting to be just like the Joneses (Or Gottfrieds, as the case may be....)
I know, I'm so full of it that it's coming out of my ears.... :ImaPoser
Whatever you choose, anything on two wheels is better than anything on four..... :icon_salut:
If you're close to the dealer, sin tiger sent me the link but it's to ask if anyone's near it to save me driving 250-300 miles for a wasted trip if it's a bit of a bin, thanks :icon_wink:
331735718138
Quote from: Michae on December 22, 2015, 04:22:10 PM
If you're close to the dealer, sin tiger sent me the link but it's to ask if anyone's near it to save me driving 250-300 miles for a wasted trip if it's a bit of a bin, thanks :icon_wink:
331735718138
Nice bike... It appears to be very stock. It does have crash bars, radiator/oil guards, possibly a K&N filter, center stand, and different hand grips. Just looking at the pics there seems to be no damage on the tank or panniers. The panniers are a nice upgrade, take a look at the price for a set of used ones. The tank and panniers are the first and second thing that gets hit on these bike if they are dropped or tipped over. They do offer a VIN check on the auction for £9. I would call those guys direct and see if the previous owner left any receipts. It has low miles for one of these bikes. I buy parts for mine just as new as the whole bike. I would almost buy that one sight unseen. Almost...
Quote from: Michae on December 22, 2015, 04:22:10 PM
If you're close to the dealer, sin tiger sent me the link but it's to ask if anyone's near it to save me driving 250-300 miles for a wasted trip if it's a bit of a bin, thanks :icon_wink:
331735718138
I'm missin somethin here :^_^ that number brings up a fedex parcel :icon_scratch:
KK
Quote from: KuzzinKenny on December 22, 2015, 05:37:26 PM
I'm missin somethin here :^_^ that number brings up a fedex parcel :icon_scratch:
KK
Drop that number into an eBay search. Okay buh-bye.
Takes me here.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Tiger-955i-2002-02-Service-History-Factory-Colour-coded-Panniers-/331735718138?hash=item4d3cfd58fa:g:ZMsAAOSw5IJWc9nR
Funny how folks look at different things I looked at this some days ago as a front runner and what passed my test was blown up picture of the rear caliper which shows a rather nice non corroded bleed nipple and the same for the front wheel first question from me is always 'Has it ben ridden in the winter' if it's a yes then it's Brrrrrrr so def worth a look.
What I would ask about this who has spoodled :icon_wink: the bike up,I'd say the previous owner as it's rare for a shop to take so much trouble!!,sump is a little scabby but so is mine and that hasn't seen a winters day in it's life.
As is this,no where as good but with a couple of days elbow grease could be got very close.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Tiger-955i-very-low-miles-full-Givi-luggage-/252171906996?hash=item3ab69defb4:g:nGsAAOSwiwVWSLq-
Looks a bit expensive to me, especially at this time of year. When I sold my 955i about 3 years ago (04 plate so then 5 years newer than this) it went for £2750. It was in similar condition and mileage.
TBH I don't think buying from a dealer at this end of the market gets you anything much.
:iagree
I don't like paying for peoples show rooms and expert staffs... :thumbsup
Blimey you boys don't do much wheeling dealing since when has the asking price had anything to do with the sale price,they are both dealers and they will be expecting a P/X to turn up go with cash at this time of year anything is possible.
And don't go doing it over the phone the world is full of time wasters,walk through the door with the money in you pocket and I'm here to buy it attitude there's always a deal to be had,the problem with buying private and I've bought loads It can turn into a pissing contest.
The silver one I'd be looking 2500 and the black one at 2000.
The only thing that concerns me about the silver one is its a staged photo with a back drop which is pretty strange because while some think 3 grand or less!!! is a lot of money the reality it's a drop in the ocean relative to the cost of a new bikes in today's day and age.
I know the shop very well and have several friends who have bought from them previously. The shop is owned by ex racers, they are very fair, very honest and very trustworthy. They know what they are talking about and do their best by the bikes to command the best for their bikes. They are known to be pricy to be honest and there is usually little room for manoeuvre on price but then again it is a buyers market. I would trust these guys 100%.
I remember many yes ago I hadn't long passed my test and was looking for a first 'big bike'. Was looking at a Thundercat and he was explaining what a great first bike they were, my eyes were drawn to a gorgeous R1 they had and as soon as I mentioned it he said in no uncertain terms that he probably wouldn't be prepared to sell an R1 to an inexperienced rider and he wanted to sleep at night. They are responsible and I wouldn't hesitate to trust what they were telling me about a bike.
Hope this helps.
Hmmm, silver one looks pretty decent to me, yes chaps I may be back, long story Ill fill you in later
£2995 for a 14 year old bike especially at this time of year. OUCH it's a bit steep. Not to
If your really interested in the bike and have the cash, I would give them a bell and see where their pain threshold is.
When I was looking for a 1200 trophy last year, I found a dealer who had one in that was on the floor at £1750. Nice green colour to match my sprint. I was at them for 2 weeks for a price i was happy with and got the bike for under £1000 and when i picked it up it had a folder of reciepts with it. showed it had a major service inc valve clearance 2 years/500 miles previous at a cost of £765.
Now the tiger I have cost me £sub 600 and that came with a bucket of reciepts too. Had a few little issues with it but that's down to being stood, but it had a brand new set of boots, chain kit and valve clearances. Like I said in my other posts, I can afford to spend a little on mine to make it better.
Quote from: Timbox2 on December 24, 2015, 11:04:41 AM
Hmmm, silver one looks pretty decent to me, yes chaps I may be back, long story Ill fill you in later
I'd also be looking at the one at Wigan,there's a dink in the rad but nothing that couldn't be sorted I know a man that moves motorcycles :icon_biggrin:
As for Girly prices they have been all over the place in the last 6/7 years there was a spell when you would pay more for a good steamer than a 955.
That was probably about when I sold mine.......
current tiger 955i prices do seem to vary a bit.
Although i am always amazed there are dealers now trying to charge over £4,000 for one. You can get a 'new style' tiger 800 for not much more than that.
i think £2,500-£3,000 gets you a nice low miles 2005 or later 955i with service history, and probably some extras
under £2,500 and you're looking at older ones (spoke wheels) with patchy history - but still worth a look
Quote from: Chris Canning on December 24, 2015, 01:47:57 PMI know a man that moves motorcycles
Who's that....I was getting quotes from anyvan.com
Quote from: ds99 on December 24, 2015, 05:58:32 PMunder £2,500 and you're looking at older ones (spoke wheels) with patchy history - but still worth a look
That's right, they don't all have a patchy background
Quote from: Michae on December 24, 2015, 07:05:42 PM
Who's that....I was getting quotes from anyvan.com
That's right, they don't all have a patchy background
Tim and know each other very well and as he knows!!! I'm the bike mover which is completely separate story as I've stopped doing it apart from local stuff and friends,what you will or won't,there are two factions who move bikes the guys who do the private stuff for peanuts and the pros who do the trade,I'll go into it another day.
Re the background I'd never buy a bike because it has a full service history means absolutely nothing!!!.
I still look at this forum from the days of thinking of buying a 690SMC and it's like the wild west!!
But this maybe usefull,but I can you tell for sure cheapest way to get a bike moved is via the selling dealer.
http://www.ktmforum.co.uk/general-discussion/1125625-bike-collection-delivery.html
Just remember the moment Scotland is mentioned as the destination there is always a large intact of breath.
This 955 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/triumph-tiger-955i-/111857965976?) might also be worth consideration, higher mileage but sensible and not necessarily a bad thing, not too far.
And this 955 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-TIGER-955i-2004-HPI-CLEAR-FSH-LONG-MOT-VERY-CLEAN-EXTRAS/252221031152?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D33844%26meid%3Db77a62213bae4948892205dea82bf7c8%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D24%26sd%3D141853713152) a bit further away but lower mileage.
And this cast wheel 05 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-TRIUMPH-TIGER-955I-LOW-MILEAGE-FULL-LUGGAGE-SERVICE-HISTORY-MOT/191753463193?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33844%26meid%3Dc2ade877604e4c9293a47e6edfcb20c7%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D252221031152), well down south, a few scrapes etc. but real low mileage.
As Chris says, they are out there, have to do your homework, do the maths, do your risk assesment, then completely ignore all that and go with what grabs you :ImaPoser
Right, I'm stopping looking now as every one I look at just reminds me that I've never owned a Girly :icon_redface: and I can smell brussel sprouts so I'm off to hide in the garage, she'll never find me under that pile of Land Rover junk :mut Good luck
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on December 25, 2015, 02:48:06 PM
.... do the maths, do your risk assesment, then completely ignore all that and go with what grabs you
Good luck with whatever you end up with!
Service history doesn't mean it's done properly.
I know my husqvarna had just been into a husky dealer because it was running bad and they couldn't fix it (thats why it came up for sale cheap.) Turned out it was a intermittent fault in the stator. removed it, had it rewound and it ran great for 8 months until the magnets flew off the flywheel and had a party.
It's hung up in the garage at the mo while i play with other things
Quote from: Chris Canning on December 24, 2015, 07:30:14 PMI'd never buy a bike because it has a full service history means absolutely nothing!!!.
I know and neither do I but it can help....but having to 2-3-400 miles to see stuff then could turn out shit, pisses you off
Quote from: Chris Canning on December 24, 2015, 08:21:01 PMJust remember the moment Scotland is mentioned as the destination there is always a large intact of breath
Even worse than £250 from Germany
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on December 25, 2015, 02:48:06 PM
This 955 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/triumph-tiger-955i-/111857965976?) might also be worth consideration, higher mileage but sensible and not necessarily a bad thing, not too far.
And this 955 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-TIGER-955i-2004-HPI-CLEAR-FSH-LONG-MOT-VERY-CLEAN-EXTRAS/252221031152?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D33844%26meid%3Db77a62213bae4948892205dea82bf7c8%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D24%26sd%3D141853713152) a bit further away but lower mileage.
And this cast wheel 05 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-TRIUMPH-TIGER-955I-LOW-MILEAGE-FULL-LUGGAGE-SERVICE-HISTORY-MOT/191753463193?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33844%26meid%3Dc2ade877604e4c9293a47e6edfcb20c7%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D252221031152), well down south, a few scrapes etc. but real low mileage.
As Chris says, they are out there, have to do your homework, do the maths, do your risk assesment, then completely ignore all that and go with what grabs you :ImaPoser
Right, I'm stopping looking now as every one I look at just reminds me that I've never owned a Girly :icon_redface: and I can smell brussel sprouts so I'm off to hide in the garage, she'll never find me under that pile of Land Rover junk :mut Good luck
Thanks for the links....actually I'm watching all 3, as I said in the other post I'm either going to have to say fk it and go to one and use my gut yes or no
Well my bench mark for buying private is the always the house in the background!! And the green Tiger passes the test but price is way to salty for 44000,it's 2 grand absolutely top dollar as good as the bike looks.
Re going to Scotland I wouldn't even give a quote in the end,because from my neck of woods there was going to 200 quids of fuel before I struck a blow,the way it works now is having to wait till there's a couple going north of the boarder.
Altimately the trick to buying a bike is being patient which most buyers ain't,when I wanted a K1200 is took me 2 years before I got the right one helped with joys of having more than one bike.
If one comes up in the Midlands I'm more than happy to have a look,the pressure you'll have is Timbox who may well be making a comeback although I'd point out he shouldn't have sold his it was a good one.
Quote from: Chris Canning on December 26, 2015, 06:45:40 PM
Well my bench mark for buying private is the always the house in the background!! And the green Tiger passes the test but price is way to salty for 44000,it's 2 grand absolutely top dollar as good as the bike looks.
Re going to Scotland I wouldn't even give a quote in the end,because from my neck of woods there was going to 200 quids of fuel before I struck a blow,the way it works now is having to wait till there's a couple going north of the boarder.
Altimately the trick to buying a bike is being patient which most buyers ain't,when I wanted a K1200 is took me 2 years before I got the right one helped with joys of having more than one bike.
If one comes up in the Midlands I'm more than happy to have a look,the pressure you'll have is Timbox who may well be making a comeback although I'd point out he shouldn't have sold his it was a good one.
I know, biggest mistake I ever made, never mind, the old codger has done me a favour writing the GS off anyway. Im out of a stupid PCP deal and Ive got a nice few quid put aside waiting for the right moment, but this time I am being patient. Its funny, I know that for me a 1050 might be the better option but there is something about the ol Girly, it fitted me like a glove, now, where did that Wilbers go :ImaPoser
Quote from: Chris Canning on December 26, 2015, 06:45:40 PM
Well my bench mark for buying private is the always the house in the background!! And the green Tiger passes the test but price is way to salty for 44000,it's 2 grand absolutely top dollar as good as the bike looks.
Re going to Scotland I wouldn't even give a quote in the end,because from my neck of woods there was going to 200 quids of fuel before I struck a blow,the way it works now is having to wait till there's a couple going north of the boarder.
Altimately the trick to buying a bike is being patient which most buyers ain't,when I wanted a K1200 is took me 2 years before I got the right one helped with joys of having more than one bike.
If one comes up in the Midlands I'm more than happy to have a look,the pressure you'll have is Timbox who may well be making a comeback although I'd point out he shouldn't have sold his it was a good one.
To bad if it's a council house or flat then, we can't all live in upper middle class suburbia
So they'll go to somewhere like Germany before here (if I've got that right), fkn stupid
There's no way I'm looking for 2 years unless I really wasn't bothered but for most folk they look because they're out to buy it's a pita when it takes so long and/or nothing close. Don't get me wrong, I'll travel yes but the weathers been shit plus this time of year