New to triumph

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Johnny196969, Aug 7, 2015.

  1. Johnny196969

    Johnny196969 New Member

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    Hi all. Thinking of buying a tiger 955, is there a better year, are there any common faults or areas to look for when buying??

    John
     
  2. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Welcome in john, I'm sure there will be some knowledgable people spouting forth soon!
     
  3. Havit

    Havit Admin
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    Hi John, good luck with the Tiger,
     
  4. Dodge74

    Dodge74 Active Member

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    hiya , I've never owned one, but have looked at them as a potential future purchase , to use for touring abroad so as I can keep the America for more local rallies and stuff as I felt it was a bit underpowered for motorway hauls luggaged up . The Tiger 955 looks like a good second bike option , I've heard loads of good reports about them , the only thing I have noticed is the rather poor build quality . I've seen several where the tank paint has bubbled up & also some of the metalwork appears to corrode badly due to cheap quality metal . I get the impression from them that if you don't stay on top of the cleaning they can deteriorate rather quickly . Mechanically they appear to be pretty sound
     
  5. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome
     
  6. Clarkey

    Clarkey Well-Known Member

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    Hi and welcome to the triumph forum ,sorry I know nothing about tigers my speed triple is my first triumph
     
  7. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    I have mates who in the past have had 955i Tigers and I couldn't keep up with them !

    Excellent bike for comfort and the ability to "makes progress".
     
  8. Dodge74

    Dodge74 Active Member

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    I don't know to be honest , but I'm going to a bike night at South Leverton tomorrow night & there's a guy who normally shows up on a silver one that has bubbles so I'll find out , hopefully he won't walk up to find me stroking his tank with my face about 2 inches away from it or he may think I'm a bit weird :eek:
     
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  9. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    :confused::confused::eek::oops::oops::rolleyes:
     
  10. Havit

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    Just tell him you like the petrol more than his tank
     

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