Another whats it worth? - Tiger 885

[owl10]

Bonjour.


Following BCF advice I decided not to go for the last 'offering' (ER5), and ive still not fixed the zx6r.

So, potentially offered the following...

Triumph Tiger 885 (Carb model)
Running
No Tax / MOT
Coolant leak

£400

Thats pretty much all I know about it, although google suggests head gasket leaks are common on these.

Im toying with the idea of taking a punt and getting a mechanic to sort the gasket.

Anyone any experience of HG repairs on them and / or costs involved?

Anyone any experience of this type of bike?

All replies appreciated as usual!

Cheers!
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Yet I still end up reading crap like that"

[evoboy]

Leaking coolant could be one of many problems and end up being a money pit. Especially if you get someone else to do it.

They aren't that good a bikes anyway. I get Triumph triple's (885 and 955's) in for work all the time. In fact, 50% of my work is on Triumphs and most of it is repair/remedial work.

They are a pig to work on too.

If you want it, knock him down as far as possible.
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[BigDan1190]

Try tigertriple.com, tons of useful info.

The jobs you're talking about are massive, apparently theres a hell of a lot of work thats required (from memory)

[moonzoomer]

Beware the dreaded starter clutch problems on these bikes, total engine strip to repair and a common/expensive problem.