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Post by luvinthe80s on Oct 15, 2013 18:09:11 GMT 1
Hi all would like to say hi to everyone here!!
I'm after some advice please.
been looking at MK1and MK2 lc"s
the mk2 I've seen looks ok, not much in the way of history, not on the hpi register but had its clocks changed so discrepancy in the mileage etc.
only had 6 owners in its life which I thought quite impressive!
another mk2 again looks good, as above its been restored but looks better with powder coat frame etc, virtually spotless condition, again clear hip report but its had 14 owners so quite high?
anyway, long term guys, which would hold its value better, the less owner model or the one with mileage discrepancies?.
any help appreciated
gaz
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 18:12:36 GMT 1
Since the bikes are old I don't think mileages and how many owners they've had matter, unless you can find a one owner bike
Get the bike that you like the best
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 18:13:20 GMT 1
Btw my Lc has had 15 owners
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Post by luvinthe80s on Oct 15, 2013 18:21:56 GMT 1
Thanks for the reply bud
The one with less owners/clock change had me running scared as the guy seemed to know very little about bikes, despite claiming he once owned a lambretta shop?
The bikes also been stood a few tears and he says it will need running in.
The 14 owner bikes got mot etc and its in use and the resto looks real good around the engine case and has powder coated frame and swinging arm.
They are e reg and c reg respectively, both in white.
Both priced at around £1300
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 18:34:59 GMT 1
I am always wary of a bike that has been stood and of owners that don't know anything
Two strokes need to be run to get the oil circulating. I bought a 350 powervalve once it had been stood for three years. Took it to get mot'd and the crank seized on way back home. Was not happy
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Post by ulsta on Oct 15, 2013 18:39:24 GMT 1
Buy on condition/originality. I wouldnt worry about the number of owners or mileage to much. 2 strokes need rebores/rebuilding at much lower miles than a 4 stroke, so if thats been done on the restored bike then its virtually new.
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Post by Roofmonster on Oct 15, 2013 18:40:21 GMT 1
I am always wary of a bike that has been stood and of owners that don't know anything Two strokes need to be run to get the oil circulating. I bought a 350 powervalve once it had been stood for three years. Took it to get mot'd and the crank seized on way back home. Was not happy +1 Two stroke engines need to be run - the oil in the crank can dry up and the rings can stick ect when they have been sitting about for a few years. |
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Post by luvinthe80s on Oct 15, 2013 18:40:32 GMT 1
Yeah I definitely am swaying towards the running bike with mot
Does that sound a fair price then for a mk2?
When I looked into a resto job, it tallied up a lot more than that excluding the time and love involved.
Obviously less satisfying but maybe a use now bikes the way fwd?
I do like the mk1 mind as its even more retro!!
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Post by horace on Oct 15, 2013 19:21:16 GMT 1
Which lc model are we talking about?
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Oct 15, 2013 19:26:49 GMT 1
who cares, buy them both!
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Post by steve h on Oct 15, 2013 19:27:28 GMT 1
Buy on condition/originality. I wouldnt worry about the number of owners or mileage to much. 2 strokes need rebores/rebuilding at much lower miles than a 4 stroke, so if thats been done on the restored bike then its virtually new.  |
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Post by luvinthe80s on Oct 15, 2013 19:41:03 GMT 1
Which lc model are we talking about? Both mk2"s ones c reg with the 14 owners but seems a nice genuine resto. the others e reg, 6 owners but been in the shed for a few years so not sure how good its gonna run etc.its been restored also. both same price at £1300 both standard set up/exhausts etc uncut loom/ rear mudguard |
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Post by luvinthe80s on Oct 15, 2013 19:42:18 GMT 1
who cares, buy them both! I'd like a mk1 and a mk2 will ask the wife and let you know........... If she hasn't left!! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 19:43:03 GMT 1
Which lc model are we talking about? think he is talking about rd125lc's |
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Post by luvinthe80s on Oct 15, 2013 19:43:12 GMT 1
Which lc model are we talking about? Both mk2"s ones c reg with the 14 owners but seems a nice genuine resto. the others e reg, 6 owners but been in the shed for a few years so not sure how good its gonna run etc.its been restored also. both same price at £1300 both standard set up/exhausts etc uncut loom/ rear mudguard Sorry, both rd125 LC |
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Oct 15, 2013 20:01:34 GMT 1
who cares, buy them both! I'd like a mk1 and a mk2 will ask the wife and let you know........... If she hasn't left!! post a pic of the bikes and the wife and we will vote on which to choose! lol |
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Post by luvinthe80s on Oct 15, 2013 20:15:30 GMT 1
I'd like a mk1 and a mk2 will ask the wife and let you know........... If she hasn't left!! post a pic of the bikes and the wife and we will vote on which to choose! lol My wife's had more owners than both the LC"s put together!!,! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 20:25:20 GMT 1
pmsl
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Oct 15, 2013 20:25:47 GMT 1
any chance of a test ride?
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Post by carioca656 on Oct 15, 2013 20:51:29 GMT 1
wobbly, old, uncontrollable the bike doesn't handle well either  |
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Post by morph on Oct 16, 2013 1:33:49 GMT 1
Matching numbers ?
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Post by morph on Oct 16, 2013 1:34:14 GMT 1
Matching numbers ?
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Post by ducatidave on Oct 16, 2013 8:35:13 GMT 1
I like mk2 m3 over the mk1 1 much better looking
I own mk1 tho lol
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