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slow codger · Post by **slow codger** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:06 pm

Hmmm.... start at Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£1200 and haggle hard, remember that it has had no upgrades, or after market equipment bought for it.

Dave E

1601pete · Post by **1601pete** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:08 pm

Ummmm.

His opening starting price is Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£1600!

youngy · Post by **youngy** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:17 pm

Probably means he'll take Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£1450. Start at Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£1200 then as said.

slow codger · Post by **slow codger** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:19 pm

What about that one that Martin found in MCN, Was it Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£1450 and had the brakes already done, saving of about Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£70 on the first upgrade.

Dave E

trixynut · Post by **trixynut** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:44 pm

Looks ok to me: or as ok as you can tell from a photo!

(Has that car behind crashed into the blokes house?)

Here's another....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YAMAHA-TRX-850-BL ... dZViewItem

Dave

youngy · Post by **youngy** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:24 pm

I hope the paint on the bike is more original than the paint on the car.....

1601pete · Post by **1601pete** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:33 pm

I saw that other black one on ebay tonight.

7 owners
worn out seat pad.

Only 11000 miles ?????????

Doesn't seem to add up to me.

slow codger · Post by **slow codger** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:26 pm

Its only the bum pad, the seats look ok.

Dave E

1601pete · Post by **1601pete** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:43 pm

Are they known to wear quickly?

7 owners.

11000miles

Just wondering if the mileage is genuine.

youngy · Post by **youngy** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:44 pm

11000 miles.................................(on that speedo)

Bum pads are prone to wearing out fast.

trixynut · Post by **trixynut** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 10:33 pm

Pete,

The black one on ebay is in Leicester and so am I, or close by anway.

Dunno where you are but if you were going to go look at this one and wanted some company from someone who knows a little about these bikes, give me a shout.

Dave.

1601pete · Post by **1601pete** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 10:55 pm

Dave.

I have spoken to the guy. Seems genuine enough but I can't help thinking that the mileage is a bit iffy. I guess if I got an in the flesh view I could probably get a better understanding

I am in Bristol. So its a 260+ mile round trip for me.

The bikes in Tilton on the hill. Is looks exactly what I am after.

If it's not a million miles away from you, I wouldn't mind an independant view of the bike from somebody who knows what they are looking at. Based on your judgement I could then decide to make the trip or not.

A bid cheeky I know but it could save me a load of hassle.

I am sure there may be a few beer token involved.

Thanks

Pete

Post by **phuk72** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:58 am

Bum pads do wear quickly and it might be that one of the owners had a huge arse and was prone to moving about a lot?

Other checks to make are on footrest rubbers and handlebar grips - they often give a more accurate idea

trixynut · Post by **trixynut** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 4:02 pm

Pete,
That black bike on ebay is only a half hour from me BUT I'm away this weekend from Friday eve, back monday so couldn't get there til monday eve at the earliest and that might be pushing it. Bidding ends Tues which leaves it tight for you to get there and view if I thought it was OK. So, have to leave it with you on this one: I see someone's bid.
Dave

1601pete · Post by **1601pete** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:29 pm

No probs Dave.

I heading up to view the bike tomorrow morning.

Thanks

Pete