Tiger 100 Prices

Hi all. In a bit of a quandry. I am looking to buy a Tiger 100. Have seen a 1967 model. Not matching numbers a few oil leaks. Great paint although not original. Great chrome all round. No history but photos of recent engine rebuild. Starts first kick from cold and sounds really nice. Does £4k sound OK for something like this one? I know it's impossible to say without seeing it but is this possibly in the right ball park do you think?
Would like your views.

Thanks

 

I think you are right. My max is actually £3,800. If it wasn't for the oil leaks I might take a punt. I am willing to do the top end (rocker stud, rocker base gasket, push rod tube and base gasket) but there is one underneath and I'm not up for splitting the cases just to (possibly) fix that one.

My first "proper" bike was a 5TA so I'm trying not to get too sentimental about this very similar bike!

 

WASH IT! Well that's true. I think I used more "Gunk" on my 5TA than it took in petrol! But in those days it dripped oil on my dad's drive and not mine.

 

Good to know. Thanks. I will let this one go but will keep my eye out for the right one and bear in mind about the better oil pump. Sounds worth the investment.

 

OK. For those who might be interested (or not) my hunt for a T100 or a T90 threw up a Daytona ..... so I bought it!

It was a US import in 2018 and looks to be original, judging by the chromework that has no rust but shows signs of 50 years of polishing! It leaks a little at the base and at the rev counter drive, so an oily rag at the ready.

First impressions are that she seems a bit fluffy on a fixed throttle/ overrun, but pulls fine when accelerating. No idea of any speed as the needle vibrates so much, but that's par for the course I think. Also I keep looking for a fith gear!

Anyway, not sure if I prefer the "only original once" philosophy or whether to gradually re do/replace chrome bits and get the black tank back to the maroon over white original. Early days yet.

BTW she also has breather pipes out the rocker boxes (adaptation to the tappet inspection plugs) which I don't think it needs and looks awful, so might get rid of those.

Already looking at an oil pump upgrade. Morgo di a "better engineered" replacement or a rotary. Any suggestions welcome.