99' Triumph Trophy should I?

[oneno]

Greetings, I'm a 51 yr old young guy who previously has owned a myriad of Yammies but mostly cruisers. I sold my Roadstar last fall and immediately regretted it but hen thought now I could investigate into purchasing a Sport Tourer as I always thought it would be something I'd enjoy. I'm a weekend warrior so I do not want to invest a lot of money, live in Illinois so riding season is from My to October and can get brisk, so full fairing is desired. I originally thought about Kawasaki Concours as they're plentiful and allot of after market options and plenty of online support groups, but with the Samsonite luggage giving it a dinosaur appearance is a turn off.
I recently found a 99 Triumph Trophy 1200 that has had a Daytona top end kit installed at around 1000 miles by a Triumph service, has 33,000 miles has all of the plastic including top box and hard bags, tank bag,tank bra,service manual. The dealer who is selling it on consignment stressed that the prior owner rode it very aggressive and has bald tires and scraped pegs from dragging but has been maintained well and has most service records since new. Other than the tires being bald the only other visual negative I can find is the headlight glass has damage to both lenses,(I know it's one piece but damage is in front of the left and right bulbs) not cracks or penetration through the glass but two rock chips that give it internal "bullet hole" appearing damage. 240.00 dollars for replacement glass another 500.00 for tires.
Should I shy away from the aggressive driving? I test drove it and found no problems with handling and the engine was smooth and it fired right up and shifted fine. They are asking $3,400.00 dollars. Any advice or insite would be appreciated.

thanks in advance

[pushr0d]

Nice bike!  A lot of people are still unhappy Triumph discontinued the line.

Not sure of the price point where you are, but tires shouldn't be $500, unless the Dealer really puts it to you in labor.

Offer them the $3400, but that includes an oil and filter change, new tires and a 30-day 'major medical' warranty.

You need to determine what service has been done as far as valve check/adjust and the running gear.  How old is the chain (and sprockets)?  I'm not familiar with the servicing of the Trophy, but some procedures are quite expensive.  The 12K interval (I'm guessing) is the most painful one.

[Yankee Dog]

I think it is overpriced. I know of three 2002 Trophy 1200s within shouting distance of me with less mileage going for not much more.

9,000 miles $4500 at a dealer.

13,000 miles $3900 private party

33,000 miles $4000 private party.

Major custom engine work makes be nervous. A bike that has been riden hard makes me nervous.

I do love Trumpets and they are great reliable bikes. but I would pass on this one.

Yankee Dog

[crispiegee1]

I agree with Yankee Dog. I'd rather pay a bit more and have the additional peace of mind.

[motociclista]

The Trophy is a solid bike, but I agree with the others. You can find a better deal than that.

I'd walk out laughing from any dealership who told me a new set of tires costs $500. That tells me they're more interested in gouging you than building a lasting customer relationship. That alone wouldl make me look elsewhere.

[Atitalongtime]

Unless it's been upgraded... the suspension will need "improvement" as well.
A replacement shock, figure $400 minimum and a fork spring kit and fluid service, another $150.

Personally... I'd look for one that was a garage queen... and put your own scrapes on the peg feelers.
A new Top End says to me the first one was toasted like Richard Prior... find one without a Speed Addition History

[jstark47]

I wouldn't worry about the aggressive riding, because that engine is built like a tank.  But they are screwing you on the tires.  Whether the suspension needs upgrading is a matter of taste... try it and see.  Somehow, I manage on the OEM components on mine.    

[scott19]

I'll add my voice to the roar to pass on that one. I was casually shopping Sprint STs of that vintage for a couple of years and was frequently tempted by Trophys being at or below Sprint prices i.e. there are deals to be found. This one sounds like it might be worth around 2500-2700 with all the issues it's got.

[oneno]

The shop didn't quote me the $500.00 I actually shot that price out when talking to him planting the seed for me to reduce my offer for at least that price. The top end was done with only about 1,000 miles on the odometer by the 1'st owner. The second "aggressive" owner has only had the bike fore a relatively short time. I think I may start the offer at $2,500.00 see what happens. Thanks forall the advice ,you guys are great!

[blkhrt81]

For  what it's worth I just rode a Trophy 1200 from Edinburgh to Buguruslan Russia. They are a bit on the thirsty side for fuel if you push but are the most comfortable distance bike Triumph has made yet. The Daytona top end is a fairly common mod for people that want a bit more top end punch. Suspension upgrades are a good idea but stock handles normal riding just fine. With the new tires and a valve check, that isn't too bad a price. IIRC, '99 still has the dipstick in the front sprocket cover so needs a gasket for a sprocket change.