MrT
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Just who did Mr Hitler REALLY think he was kidding?
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Aug 18, 2009 20:09:24 GMT
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A change in my commuting means my fairly recently acquired 'sensible' bike is sitting idle. Typical really, as I've spent quite a bit of time and money on it  So, here's your chance to snap up a good bike at a good price. It's taxed and tested until about next February, recently serviced, and recently fitted with a Givi A750 nosecone/screen, new mirrors, and custom made rear rack (mounted nice and low and as far forward as possible to try to minimize any adverse handling effects, and it works!) and a quick release Givi Monolock top case. It runs and rides fine, and is in pretty nice condition now. So, if it's the sort of thing you're after, make me a sensible offer. If it doesn't attract a decent offer (we're not talking massive money here) I'll tuck it away in the garden incase I need it in the future...  |
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berendd
Europe
why do I need 3 keys for one car?
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Aug 19, 2009 12:54:55 GMT
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how's stuff like tyres, chain and sprockets?
it's a 2 cylinder right?
what's the mileage?
drop me a pm if i'm not responding in 2-3 weeks (i'm leaving on holiday next strday for 2 weeks and I'll forget this thread..)
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Aug 19, 2009 14:47:01 GMT
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What sort of money are you looking for? PM me if you want.. ;D
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MrT
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Aug 19, 2009 18:59:01 GMT
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Well, the tyres (Bridgestone Battlax BT45's both ends) have plenty of life left in them, and the chain and sprockets are all good, etc. It's had fork seals, rebuilt rear shock linkage, stripped and cleaned brakes, new oil, oil filter, air filter, plugs, plug caps, etc...
I'm very particular about making sure that whatever I ride or drive is screwed together right, and more importantly, dependable. It's not perfect cosmetically, but it does run and ride really, really well now. It's an R reg and is showing 57k on the clock (high-ish, but genuine, with masses of history to prove it). A bike of this age is bought on condition rather than mileage though, and I'd describe the overall condition as pretty tidy, or 'eminently useable without being too worried about picking up a scratch or two'! Far from untidy, anyway. And in my opinion, the extras I've fitted make it more suitable for what it's actually designed for (commuting), and a little more 'desireable' than most other GS500's.
But enough of my waffling - come and have a look.
It's a twin cylinder pushing out probably mid-40's BHP - enough to have fun but still keep your licence.
Price? Well, looking at what this owes me, the condition it's in, and 'completed listings' for similar examples on eBay, I'm looking for sensible offers on £700.
However, I will also listen to offers of swaps and p/x's (don't I always!), and have always wanted an old British or European bike, and I'm not averse to 'projects'...
Dale
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After the hassle I had trying to find a decent GS500 last summer, I'd say that's a good deal!  Every one I saw had been chucked down the road at least a dozen times or was crusty and rattly having sat in someone's shed for months (usually after they dropped it). So, in conclusion, er, free bump |
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My fleet:
Suzuki GSX-R600Y SRAD with bald, melted tyres
A borrowed Mondeo
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berendd
Europe
why do I need 3 keys for one car?
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Aug 21, 2009 10:57:00 GMT
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seems like a nice bike.. I'll get in touch when I'm back home.
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MrT
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Aug 23, 2009 17:32:21 GMT
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 Will do a deal for a car, bike, van, complete or project, etc. Try me. Or sell for cash, etc... |
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Every one I saw had been chucked down the road at least a dozen times or was crusty and rattly having sat in someone's shed for months (usually after they dropped it).