Howdy! I'm considering buying a 1995 Tiger from a bike mechanic friend of mine. I've been looking at dual sport bikes and his wife thinks he has too many motorcycles. Currently I only have one bike, it's a '05 GL1800, I bought it last December and have 16k miles on it.
The '95 Tiger I'm looking at is black and has 25k miles on it. The bike appears to be in perfect condition and has Triumph (Givi?) bags a tank bag and a Corbin seat. I've ridden it in the past and think it might be right for me.
Are there any issues with the '95 Tiger I should be aware of? Any thing special I should be looking for?
If your friend is knowledgable about early Triumphs then pick his brain. There are some issues.. altenator drive,starter sprag, check for head gasket leaks/overheating(any year) . For the right price go for it. no insult, but park that couch your riding and go have some fun.
I bought the Tiger. :D It will be a while before I bring it home, the previous owner has agreed to keep it stored in his heated pole barn until spring.
That couch is a lot more fun to ride than you would think from looking at it, you should try one. My wife just loves riding on it.
No offence meant, just cant imagine doin weelies on one or fire roadin. After sittin on my 97 for 12 hours one day last week a comfy saddle and windscreen for the rain would have been nice.
Congrats
No offense taken, gravel roads are one of reasons I bought the Tiger. The Goldwing is fine on good firm and dry gravel roads but it doesnÌt take much sand or mud to make it hard to handle.
" It dosent take much to make it hard to handle" :oops: If your a retard like me after 10 hours in the saddle the Tiger wont help. :wink: