1998 Triumph Tiger on 2040-motos

 Condition:
Body and Frame: This is a very low mileage motorcycle, with about 15,000 miles on it. It is a one-owner bike, and I purchased it brand new, and it has always been stored inside. There are some minor dings and scratches in the fiberglass, mostly from bumping into it in storage. The bike fell over a time or two when I first had it, when dismounting or moving it by hand, and has never been in any type of collision or other accident. The worst item is small; a bolt froze in the faring mount on the gas tank, on the left side just after the "T" in "Tiger" text on the tank. I had to drill it out, and it caused a very small hole in the tank and a scratch that you can see in the photos of the left side. The bolt could not be removed, and I sealed the tank with an epoxy patch. It has not leaked in over ten years, so it's just cosmetic. At the very rear of the vehicle below the license plate mount are some pop rivets and holes from a larger mud flap I once mounted there. The fiberglass looks good for being 18 years old, and there is no sun bleaching of any of the finish. The original mirrors are included, but one is cracked and bent from the tip over, the other is fine. That's the worst of it, and the bike looks great otherwise.
Engine: I had the shop maintain the engine until the warranty ran out, and then did all the regular maintenance myself. With this low of mileage, it meant running the thing every year or so, and flushing the tank, carbs, brakes, oil, and coolant. The carbs were rebuilt in the last couple years with kits, mainly to clean them and replace dried out gaskets. Same with the brakes. Valves are adjusted, carbs are synced, and the bike runs great. New brake pads on rear brake.
Features: This is a really great bike with a lot of nice features. This is a dual purpose bike, and like no other. Guys who know this type of Triumph call it a "Steamer" because of the large, tall and muscular look of it, especially compared to later Tiger models called "Girlies." The steamer is a Hinckley Tiger, with carburetors rather than fuel injection. It's built tough, tough, tough, and looks like a dirt bike on steroids. It's dual purpose because it is comfortable on the street or highway, and does wonderfully on dirt roads. In my state, dry New Mexico, sooner or later the pavement turns to dirt, and this is the beast you can rely upon when that happens. I know personally how well it handles in mud and gravel, too, wet or dry. The bike is unusual because it's tall. You need to be at least six feet tall to be comfortable on a steamer, since the seat height is about 33 inches, though the Corbin seat helps. For instance, I'm 6' with a 32 inch inseam (all torso), and my feet are just able to touch the ground to manipulate the bike at park. The bike ground clearance is very high, helpful on rough roads, and the high seat position keeps your head way above the traffic. Other bike riders seem small and low when you're on a Steamer. When I bought it, I had the dealership mount a very nice Corbin leather seat with green pinstripe made just for the Tiger. I also had them outfit the bike with a matching top box, large enough to lock up a helmet and some gear. I made a modified mount since I also wanted Triumph's best panniers at the time. You can see in the photos the arrangement and the quality of the locking, removable hardcases with handles, and these accessories are very hard to find. Of course, I kept all the original hardware that the bike came with and include it. The engine is a dependable, stout one, moderately quiet, and powerful. At 85 hp and a top speed of 130 mph, this is quite a ride. No, I've never gone that fast on it... But it has plenty of pull and six speeds to get you there. The bike would be an excellent all weather commuter if you like older vehicles, and it's fairly easy to work on as far as tuning and maintenance. I put on a DataTool Triumph-supplied alarm system for vibration and tampering alarm, and I installed a headlamp on-off switch with LED indicators to let you know it's on or off, mostly for idling and working inside. I've kept up on the maintenance, and the tires still have plenty of miles available. 19 inch front and 17 inch rear wheels, 9 inches of wheel travel via long forks, and 7.9 inches of rear monoshock travel (preload adjustable) means it handles and rides very comfortably even in very bumpy roads. The fairing is helpful at high speeds, deflecting most of the wind, as do the hand guards, and in the really cold rides I've used the Vetter Hippo hands (included).
History: As you can tell from the mileage, the bike has been mostly parked. While in the early years that I had it, I used it to commute to a ranch 15 miles down a forest road, soon after that, my main business took off and the bike went into storage. A back injury prevented me from riding it for several years, and now I'm just so busy and always have to haul truckloads that I simply don't ride it. I want someone who will appreciate it to enjoy it!