Vintage Tiger Tiger 955i Still A Good Buy?

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  1. Payney

    Payney New Member

    Aug 26, 2023
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    Hi all
    Relatively new to riding and have a Thunderbird 900 which I really like and get on with.
    Now looking for something for touring and getting a bit further from home.
    I don't really want to be spending £7k plus on something I might not get on with and want to get rid of in 12 months.
    I've found a keenly priced Tiger 955i with full luggage that has pretty low mileage for it's age and has been well looked after.
    Is one of these worth consideration or should I really be looking at something more modern?
    Your opinions/experience would be much appreciated.
     
  2. Glenn2926

    Glenn2926 First Class Member
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    I hardly think a 955i can be considered vintage. Vintage is pre 1930.
     
  3. Payney

    Payney New Member

    Aug 26, 2023
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    I agree Glenn, but this was the most suitable forum available. The others were bike specific and the 955i isn't listed. I couldn't post this without picking a category.
     
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  4. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse,he's out of bed again

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    All I can say is the the 955i engine is a peach in the Speed Triples and as long as the bike has been serviced and looked after I would not expect problems.
     
  5. Payney

    Payney New Member

    Aug 26, 2023
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    Thanks sprintdave, been to see it this morning and bought it.
     
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  6. Dawsy

    Dawsy Cumbrian half-wit
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    Pics or it didn't happen. Thems the rules :grinning:
     
  7. Payney

    Payney New Member

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    no problem Daisy. Should be picking it up later this week. I'll post some pics
     
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  8. Dawsy

    Dawsy Cumbrian half-wit
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    Daisy? That's my weekend name :joy:
     
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  9. Payney

    Payney New Member

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    FFS :neutral::joy: sorry Dawsy. Damn you predictive text :joy:
     
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