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Post by donkeychomp on Aug 1, 2023 21:56:35 GMT 1
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Post by dusty350 on Aug 1, 2023 21:57:42 GMT 1
Why not ask him to get it Mot'd ? If he is keen to sell that would be in his interests anyway. If he wont, then that's enough reason in my opinion to walk away. Dusty
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Post by veg on Aug 1, 2023 22:09:56 GMT 1
I’ve owned two imports they weren’t restricted. That one you’ve listed is a no from me, unconfirmed mileage and an engine swap for half decent money. Sold my last one on here 4yrs ago? Low mileage import for £2500 in mint condition. 😁
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Post by donkeychomp on Aug 1, 2023 22:36:36 GMT 1
Good points both of you. As for the Harwich bike Dusty, it's on FB and as I said you have no comeback. Even with a new MOT I'd be wary. I guess I need to hold back and wait for the right one to come along. It will.
Alex
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Post by JonW on Aug 2, 2023 0:29:59 GMT 1
To be honest im not sure where you buy a used bike from matters as its all 'buyer beware' anyway, only an actual shop will give you a warranty and one of those on a 30+yr old bike will be full of wriggle room... plus what are the chances the shop is close enough to go back to?
I cant see ebay as a place that would work to get your money back unless the failure is catastropic and even then... "its an old bike" would be an easy defence from the seller.
I reckon the Harwich one is still a goer as Tim says. Maybe try and get him to MOT it? If he wont and claims hes too busy then walk away. Sometimes a seller who has a runner is just being lazy rather than having a junk bike.
EDITED: didnt see page 2... lol... seems Dusty said the same as me lol
The red/black one looks very looked after, whats the effect of the later engine tho? more power but never be worth big money?
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Post by dusty350 on Aug 2, 2023 7:22:07 GMT 1
Absolutely agree with what Jon said. Dont expect ebay to be the best place to buy a used bike, from a transaction safety point of view. A lot of sellers are genuine, but there are a lot that know how to work the system to their advantage. If you are not having a good feeling about the Harwich bike, then you are right to leave it - there will be plenty more
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Post by JonW on Aug 2, 2023 7:46:09 GMT 1
yes totally agree with Dusty on that. None of us spoke to the chap so we are just guessing... and happy to spend your money for you, its what mates are for!
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Post by dusty350 on Aug 2, 2023 10:05:42 GMT 1
I agree with Jon that he agrees with me that I agreed with him, and that, we are agreed on. I also agree with Veg, and imagine he agrees with Jon and myself, but we cant agree on that until Veg agrees !
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Post by arrdy350 on Aug 2, 2023 10:16:21 GMT 1
I agree with Jon that he agrees with me that I agreed with him, and that, we are agreed on. I also agree with Veg, and imagine he agrees with Jon and myself, but we cant agree on that until Veg agrees ! 😁😂
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Post by veg on Aug 2, 2023 11:03:23 GMT 1
I agree with Jon that he agrees with me that I agreed with him, and that, we are agreed on. I also agree with Veg, and imagine he agrees with Jon and myself, but we cant agree on that until Veg agrees ! Yes sorry Alex I agree with dusty, and obviously agree with Jon. I also agree with you, I’d also second and agree with what I have said, however I do disagree with the length of journey from Scotland, now we are in agreement are you ok with agreeing to us spending your money for you?
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Post by dusty350 on Aug 2, 2023 11:54:12 GMT 1
I think we can all agree that Alex needs to be in agreement before we can all agree on his way forward. Otherwise we may have to agree to disagree.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Aug 2, 2023 12:54:22 GMT 1
OK, agreed 🤣
Steve
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Post by veg on Aug 2, 2023 13:19:31 GMT 1
You’re not allowed to agree or disagree officially since 1707 , you can have an opinion but it’ll be ignored. On that I’m sure we can all agree.
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Post by Robbieben on Aug 2, 2023 13:26:51 GMT 1
The Harwich bike looks mint in the pics. Cant be too many left as nice as that. An "H" model makes it around an 86/87 bike, so looking good at 37 years old. If I wanted another thats the one I'd buy, lovely bike and a steal at that price tbh.
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Post by JonW on Aug 2, 2023 13:50:56 GMT 1
Hahaha! brilliant thread!
I knew that we'd all agree. I expect others to come along with the same notion.
I think we can all agree that Steve can have an opinion, listened to or otherwise.
Yet... I dont think its important to have Alex's agreement to spend his money, after all its (at least) 3 (and maybe more, many more!) against 1, so he would be out voted even if he disagreed.
I reckon we've done quite well. After an initial idea as a team we set a budget, found bikes and discussed their pros and cons and how to get them home.
What more is there to buying a bike with your mate's money?
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Post by veg on Aug 2, 2023 14:35:30 GMT 1
Whilst I wholeheartedly agree with most of what you have said Jon sadly I have to disagree about Steve. He agrees that it isn’t personal I’m sure and if he doesn’t he doesn’t have a say so by default agrees. Since the act of union in 1707 whilst we agreed to allow our cousins above the wall of Hadrian to have a voice it was a technical platform that gave the impression of allowing a voice without agreeing to listen to that voice so as a consequence Steve, John Stu etc can have an opinion but it is known by them that their opinions can have no consequence or weight therefore whether they agree disagree or sit on the fence is a moot point as it counts for naught. As I’m sure they’ll agree!
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Post by veg on Aug 2, 2023 14:40:54 GMT 1
And as far as Alex goes his silence is seen to be an implied agreement therefore I suggest we continue to search for a suitable solution to the slabside hole in his life if we are all in agreement ?
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Post by jon on Aug 2, 2023 18:54:31 GMT 1
If an MOT is that important, I’ll move that further to the top of my list for sale of my YPVS?
Jon
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Post by donkeychomp on Aug 2, 2023 21:35:09 GMT 1
I agree I have been silent but I've been tinkering with the LC and I'm sure you all agree that is a good use of my time. Whilst I also agree, concur, admit, acknowledge, comply, and recognise your profound comments and yes, the Harwich bike looks the best at the price. But I'm also sure you'll all agree that sometimes you get a 'feeling' when someone responds to a message. The feeling I get is this guy is a dick. And I'm sure you'll all agree that a gut feeling should not be ignored. I also know that some of you don't agree with the red bike and I understand your non-agreement in that matter. And some of you may or may not agree that blue is the best standard colour anyway. Whilst some of you will agree that like LCs, they pop up for sale fairly often, and I can bide my time looking for one (in blue) some of you also seem to agree that you can spend my money how you like. I disagree with this concept however I will agree to bow to the general consensus and I'll be posting my bank details as soon as the lobotomy scars heal. I trust we can all agree to agree on that.
Alex
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Post by dusty350 on Aug 2, 2023 21:57:29 GMT 1
Agreed
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Post by veg on Aug 2, 2023 22:00:54 GMT 1
Wot he says 🤐☝️
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Post by steve h on Aug 2, 2023 22:06:47 GMT 1
I disagree with everything above. But I agree with anyone else who thinks the above comments are bollocks.
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Post by JonW on Aug 3, 2023 0:21:52 GMT 1
I almost wrote earlier that 'another Steve would disagree' and he has, the thread has become perfect!
I also agree with Alex.... etc
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Post by dusty350 on Aug 3, 2023 6:47:18 GMT 1
I agree with all of the above, even the disagreements
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Aug 3, 2023 7:35:06 GMT 1
I live in Scotland so 🤐🤐🤐🤐
Steve
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Post by geoffers997 on Aug 3, 2023 9:11:01 GMT 1
……Yes Minister…..😆
This thread had me thoroughly entertained, an excellent effort all round
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 3, 2023 22:08:30 GMT 1
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Post by veg on Sept 3, 2023 22:23:33 GMT 1
Those V&H pipes are ear bleedingly loud. Looks good. Love a slabbie.👍
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 3, 2023 22:24:42 GMT 1
Going to bid on this for sure. Looks mint.
Alex
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 3, 2023 23:01:53 GMT 1
I'm winning.
Alex
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