Advice Needed As My Tiger Xc Must Go :-(

Sad end to your motorcycling days but decide what price you're happy to take and put her in the bikes for sale section with some pictures

 

Sorry to hear of your story and can appreciate that you need to get a fair price for the bike.
To get it roadworthy and ready for a private sale, as you realise you have to allow for a big service, tyres and MOT. At a rough estimate you are looking at around £500/£600 for the service, £250 for a pair of tyres and £30 MOT.

Look then at what you are likely to get on a private sale, I can quickly see a 2010 model at £4700 and a 2013 one for £5295.
They are advertised prices, NOT sale prices, you have been offered £3,500 from a dealer and you are going to have to spend nearly £1,000 to get it roadworthy and ready for sale meaning you arguing to have to net more than £4,500 to make it worthwhile taking the private sale route. Of course there is no guarantee that you will sell it quickly and you may have to deal with tyre kickers, wasters before getting a sale.

After that gloomy outlook you may feel that it is worth selling to the dealer now and having cash in the bank straightaway, without any hassle or stress.

Best of luck with your decision

 

Or sell it on here for £3500 why give the stealer the deal

Edit I don't want a tiger just saying

 

As a reference, I was offered £4250 as a PX price on my 2012 XC with 4500 miles.

 

Take the £3500 you don’t need any more hassle in your life right now.

 

I’m sorry to say but I think with the 12000 coming up and tyres etc 3500 isn’t too bad a price for a non trade in, plus the added bonus of not having to put up with time wasters, don’t get me wrong I love tigers but there’s going to be a lot on the market. You could Try it privately at just over the 4K mark and if there’s no interest go for the dealer, but is it worth the hassle?
Best of luck

 

If it was me I’d take the dealers offer.

There’ll be less stress and hassle for you at this present time.

With the new 900 Tiger just out there could be quite a few 800’s up for sale pretty soon therefore reducing the price of secondhand 800’s.
Add to the fact that there could be less peeps willing to splash their cash around due to covid-19.

Best of luck with your health and hopefully you make the best decision for yourself.

 

Hi SpeedingRat, I was very sorry to read your post and it's consequences. I can imagine life feels a bit shitty right now, so if I were in your shoes I would take the dealer offer - I'm assuming he's seen and examined the bike? - at least you won't have to deal with wankers messing you about. Also looking at the potential cost of making it roadworthy and saleable it is very likely that, as others have already said, you won't make a worthwhile amount more selling private.

So to summarise, take the dealer offer assuming it is genuine and still on the table, so you can move on more quickly.

 

So sorry to hear of your misfortune and I sincerely hope that things improve.
Without stating the obvious, have you tried getting a price from a range of dealers as the price offered may be determined by the number of similar bikes they have in stock etc. GLWS

 

Really sorry to hear your story mate . I agree with previous posts, take the dealers money.....

 

Very sorry to hear of your troubles.

On the off chance that it might be helpful - probably not - you don't need vision in both eyes to ride a motorcycle. I should know - though you do need good mirrors and sharp wits. I was able to get the mirrors...

Beerman

 

SpeedingRat
Welcome to the family. Stay with us even if its just for the crack. The dealer is i think considering the bike and work offering a fair price considering they are just getting back to business. All depends on you how quick you want it gone and do you want tyre kickers and knobs at this time. Also if you are getting a new pad with a garage or big shed would you want it to tinker on for a while. But i agree here on the forum is really the best place to sell it. I have tried your gumtree and the likes and all you get is idiots wanting information on you. And lastly i do feel for you and your predicament.
Regards & Stay Safe.
Joe

 

I echo the comments from the vastly more experienced and knowledgeable riders. Take the money and concentrate on what matters most.

 

My oldest mate rides his Kettle, and has all his life. He lost an eye aged about 14.