My partner currently rides a TDM 850 and has wanted a Tiger for ages. We only have around £3000 - £3500 to spend, are the ones around 4 years old a good buy? and do you know where to get a good one in London or surrounding areas UK. We would like the Green or Orange colour. Thanks
2007-02-05 08:01:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Hi these bikes are great as long as they have been serviced by a triumph dealer at the stated intervals, if they have not been serviced by a triumph dealer walk away.
A triumph dealer gets regular downloads for the brain of the bikes which must be done on a regular basis or the bikes run rough and can be unreliable.
As for dealers try Flitwick motorcycles just north of London they are also Yamaha dealers so would take your TDM in PX.
Give them a ring on 01525 712197 they have been there for over 20 years and have a loyal following. GOOD LUCK.
2007-02-07 00:48:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive got experience with a 955i Daytona...same engine, different frame...
Good bike all around, other than occassional electrical problems...was a first year model...
The TDM is a great bike. But with the new Tiger 1050's out, you should be able to find a 955i Tiger cheap... Im in the USA, so I dont know about locations, sorry...
2007-02-05 08:24:01 · answer #2 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, no. But my first motorbike was a Triumph Tiger Cub.
When Triumph (built in my native Nottingham) was closed down, it was a great loss to England, and a great opening for Japanese bikes. Same goes for BSA - if you old enough to remember, or keen enough to find out. And what about the Ariel Square 4. Or am I going off at a tangent?
2007-02-05 08:12:47 · answer #3 · answered by Bunts 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a daytona and thought it was a fantastic bike and in three years of riding it the only problem I had was with the sprag clutch on the starter motor(Cost £180 to repair including oil and filters), I have two friends who have tigers and both rate them, one even traded up to a newer model, so they must like them.
2007-02-05 08:34:14 · answer #4 · answered by motomarco9999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These bikes are only as good as the person who maintains them,so yes there are some good ones out there you've just got to check them out,as far as dealers go I'm a little out of touch with who's who in London but Slocombes in Neasden or Hamerax used to deal them in my day and they were good dealers
2007-02-05 08:40:34 · answer #5 · answered by bazbikes49 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nice bike.......rare
2007-02-05 08:37:39 · answer #6 · answered by Bill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋