New bike: take the plunge or not?

[gremlin]

Stupid question to ask on here, I know.

Seen this: https://www.carlrosner.co.uk/used-motor ... 144716.htm

My trusty Tiger 800 XCX ain't getting any younger. It's done 30k miles and is due a big valve clearance service and is on the original clutch. I'd probably venture that new chain and sprockets are on the horizion too.

So, with that in mind, I asked the good people at Rosner how many sheckles they would give me for mine. Their answer: £5k. Leaves me looking down the back of the sofa for £8k.

What say the good people of RTTL? Reasonable trade in?

[Rockburner]

Stupid question to ask on here, I know.

Seen this: https://www.carlrosner.co.uk/used-motor ... 144716.htm

My trusty Tiger 800 XCX ain't getting any younger. It's done 30k miles and is due a big valve clearance service and is on the original clutch. I'd probably venture that new chain and sprockets are on the horizion too.

So, with that in mind, I asked the good people at Rosner how many sheckles they would give me for mine. Their answer: £5k. Leaves me looking down the back of the sofa for £8k.

What say the good people of RTTL? Reasonable trade in?

Does it have the same rear-axle adjuster issue as the old bike?

[gremlin]

I believe that issue may have been resolved.*

Looking at the photos it looks a different set up. I did have a wee blast on one of these last year. Very nice. Must confess, didn't spend much of the time I had in my grubby little hands looking at the chain adjustment set up.



*If it ain't, those bolt will be coming out and having more grease slapped on than a ham actor in a provincial pantomime

[Skub]

No pockets in a shroud,man.

In the past few years,life has hammered that message home to me in a very real way.

[Yorick]

Just lift the mattress a bit and pull a few grand out.

[Taipan]

Nike!

[ChrisW]

What year's the 800?

[KungFooBob]

It's no GS.

[gremlin]

What year's the 800?

65.

In fairness, it's tidy: Arrow can, toasty grips, driver-annoying spotlights, Scottoiler, seized chain adjuster bolts, now unseized. One doddery old owner who stinks of wee.

[gremlin]

Nike!

New Balance!

[Mr Moofo]

@gremlin you work in banking
8k is the amount you give to the cleaner as a Christmas Box!

Get it bought

[Taipan]

Nike!

New Balance!

[ChrisW]

What year's the 800?

65.

In fairness, it's tidy: Arrow can, toasty grips, driver-annoying spotlights, Scottoiler, seized chain adjuster bolts, now unseized. One doddery old owner who stinks of wee.

Yeah, seems fair enough then - I'd take their offer.

[gremlin]

What year's the 800?

65.

In fairness, it's tidy: Arrow can, toasty grips, driver-annoying spotlights, Scottoiler, seized chain adjuster bolts, now unseized. One doddery old owner who stinks of wee.

Yeah, seems fair enough then - I'd take their offer.

Mrs. G has given the green light.

Buggers are closed today, but I might ring them tomorrow and see if I can squeeze a few more quid out of the deal. Don't ask, don't get.

[Skub]

What year's the 800?

65.

In fairness, it's tidy: Arrow can, toasty grips, driver-annoying spotlights, Scottoiler, seized chain adjuster bolts, now unseized. One doddery old owner who stinks of wee.

A 1965 Triumph is probably worth more than you think.

[Tricky]

65.

In fairness, it's tidy: Arrow can, toasty grips, driver-annoying spotlights, Scottoiler, seized chain adjuster bolts, now unseized. One doddery old owner who stinks of wee.

Yeah, seems fair enough then - I'd take their offer.

Mrs. G has given the green light.

Buggers are closed today, but I might ring them tomorrow and see if I can squeeze a few more quid out of the deal. Don't ask, don't get.

Nice - I've always thought your current model as a bit of a dull looker and well, a bit of an old fart's bike ( apols to you and GP ) but that one is a proper looker, love it!

[MrLongbeard]

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

If you want it, buy it.

[Bustaspoke]

If it was my money I would wonder what spending another 8K would give me that I'm not getting with the current bike & would the 8K be better spent elsewhere.
However It's your money,spend it how you want .

[matt]

Take the plunge .