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New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:33 am
by 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?
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:34 am
by Rockburner
gremlin wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:33 am
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?
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:37 am
by 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
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:43 am
by 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.
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:52 am
by Yorick
Just lift the mattress a bit and pull a few grand out.
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:55 am
by Taipan
Nike!
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:57 am
by ChrisW
What year's the 800?
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:01 pm
by KungFooBob
It's no GS.
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:14 pm
by gremlin
ChrisW wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:57 am
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.
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:15 pm
by gremlin
Taipan wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:55 amNike!
New Balance!
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:21 pm
by Mr Moofo
@gremlin you work in banking
8k is the amount you give to the cleaner as a Christmas Box!
Get it bought
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:21 pm
by Taipan
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:24 pm
by ChrisW
gremlin wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:14 pm
ChrisW wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:57 am
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.
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:26 pm
by gremlin
ChrisW wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:24 pm
gremlin wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:14 pm
ChrisW wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:57 am
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.
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:44 pm
by Skub
gremlin wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:14 pm
ChrisW wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:57 am
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.
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:49 pm
by Tricky
gremlin wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:26 pm
ChrisW wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:24 pm
gremlin wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:14 pm
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!
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:11 pm
by MrLongbeard
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:29 pm
by Le_Fromage_Grande
If you want it, buy it.
Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 3:07 pm
by 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
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Re: New bike: take the plunge or not?
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:43 pm
by matt
Take the plunge .
Take the plunge .