Hello all! I am just looking for some advice and guidance on a valuation of a Tiger Triumph 955i 2007 reg. it was my Dads bike but he has passed away and I am just now getting around to seeing the bike. I am completely clueless it hasn't run in about 2 years so im hoping to charge up the battery and get it running again, I was offered £750 for it from a website, does this seem about right? it has had 2 owners, and just below 25000 miles on it. it had no issues when he had it, but obviously as it hasn't been running I assume it may have diminished in worth? It has a tear in the seat now but still looks to be a beautiful bike, its blue with 2 panniers also. if you have any advice for me in getting it going again and maybe upping the value it would be appreciated! thanks muchly
Hi Mary very sorry for your loss. Obviously I haven't seen it but I would think they are ripping you off at that price. Have a look here for comparison https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-s...filiate&utm_source=RoEye&utm_term=Performance The best thing you can do to up the value is to get it running with a valid MOT otherwise there would be a bit of buying on blind faith as a non runner
The website offer of £750 is very low as they are in it to make money themselves. I would be looking more around £1500 at least, obviously in running order with MOT, assuming it is in good condition, shame about the seat but that is a minor issue. If you charge the battery be sure to use a bike suitable charger, though I assume your dad would have one of those. Don't let the starter struggle to turn the bike over, if it does try jumping from another source. Because the bike has fuel injection it may not be too hard to start but I would put some new E5 fuel and redex in the tank too. The brakes may be sticking through lack of use too. Good luck and sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss. As far as the bike goes, good advice from the boys. If you are not to confident maybe consider talking to one of your dads mates or a friend who maybe able to help out.
Hi Mary, I'd ask around and see if a friend of a friend who has some bike knowledge can help you out. As the other guys have said, the bike should be fairly straightforward to get up and running again, but I appreciate if you have little or no knowledge of bikes or engines it can be difficult. Best of luck and let us know how things work out.
I doubt it will take much to get it running. A flat battery and possibly the old petrol will be the main culprits of it not starting, both of which are relatively easy to remedy. Following that, checks on brakes and lights etc should be all that's needed for an MOT. Assuming it was running fine when last used, anyone remotely bike savvy should have it back roadworthy in no time IMO.
@Mary Well i am sure it gave you a good laugh that the Pratt's though they could rip you of with that measly sum. I would say your bike is a fair starting price at around £2000 £1500 for a quicker sale. Plenty of London riders here if you need some help and most people on here would be to glad to assist. There is a for sale section here on the forum. And to drop a picture just hit the upload a file button bottom right and put it in here. Please accept my condolences on your sad loss. To all of us it is a brother lost. Joe
Nothing of worth to add to the expert advice above, other than to also pass on my condolences for your loss.
