Karl,
Prices for these bikes in the UK start at around 1,800 UK pounds and
go up to about 2,600 UK pounds if that is any help to you. Parts are
very cheap.
The 650 Motor is far better than the 750 IMHO. The 5 speed box is good
if it has it, I believe some did.
The price seems a little high for a non-runner. You are going to have
to rebuild from the ground up if it has just been left to stand. You
could probably buy better, in this country at least.
Steve
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Subject: Triumph Tiger Value ?
Author: owner-triumphs (owner-triumphs@autox.team.net) at internet-mime
Date: 4/21/97 4:48 AM
Sorry to bomb the car list with a Triumph motorcycle question, but I
know there are a number of knowledgeable Triumph bike guys out there.
I have a chance to buy an old (out of town) friend's Triumph 650 Tiger
-- (about 1969?). I haven't seen it since 1976, but as I recall it's
complete, stock, and in quite average condition. It wasn't like new,
but it wasn't beat up either -- just a used bike. It runs, and has
very low mileage, but has just been parked inside for 20 years -- no
careful preparation for storage & in fact probably no oil changes since
it was last actually used in the mid 70's.
Unfortunately, I'd have to buy it sight unseen -- it's near San Antonio,
and I'm in Chicago. The cost of airfare to go inspect it (and my lack
of available time) takes away that option -- I'd rather chance having to
buy a few more parts than buy a plane ticket. My perusal of ads shows
almost no complete running bikes under $1,500 -- he's looking for $1,500
and claims to have a couple of local bike guys interested at that price.
Is this in range? if not. what might be a reasonable range of prices
for an average unrestored runner?? Furthermore, how desirable is a
Tiger? I had a bunch of TR cars, but only rode rice-burners in my
motorcycle days; I know zero about British bikes. I just want something
for a nostalgic Sunday afternoon blast around the neighborhood.
TIA
-Karl
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